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Goodland commission approves consent items, telecom franchise and other routine motions
Summary
At its meeting the commission approved the consent agenda, passed ordinance 17‑98 (nonexclusive telecom franchise with ID Tech), authorized a school sales‑tax ballot question (resolution 2025‑15), granted a beverage license to Terrebona pending inspection, approved a financial software purchase, and approved annual utility charge‑offs.
The Goodland City Commission approved several procedural and policy items during the meeting.
Consent agenda: By motion of Commissioner Redland and second from Commissioner Howard, the commission approved minutes (05/19/2025 regular and joint meetings and 05/27 special work session) and appropriation ordinances listed in the packet. Clerk Mary recorded unanimous 'Yes' votes.
Ordinance 17‑98 (telecommunications franchise): Staff described a nonexclusive franchise and pole attachment agreement to allow ID Tech to operate a fiber network in the city right‑of‑way. Commissioner Redland moved to approve; Commissioner Artzer seconded and roll call votes were recorded as 'Yes' from all commissioners.
Resolution 2025‑15 (school sales tax ballot): The commission approved a resolution to place a 0.25% sales‑tax extension on the city ballot to fund a Career & Technical Education building for the school district; Bill Bowman, superintendent, previously requested placement on the ballot. Motion carried by roll call following a motion from the Mayor and second from Commissioner Howard.
Terrebona CMB license: Owner Susie described Terrebona Gathering Garden (outdoor courtyard, family‑focused food and beverage service) and staff noted outstanding inspection items. The commission approved the CMB license contingent on completion of required inspections and corrections.
Financial software purchase: Staff recommended procuring Edmunds financial software to replace the city’s current system. After discussion of costs, hardware, and support, the commission approved the purchase (approx. $77,007–$77,750) to be paid from reserves if necessary; motion by Commissioner Redland, second by Commissioner Artzer.
Utility charge‑offs: Staff presented annual utility charge‑offs for uncollectible accounts. A motion to approve the charge‑offs passed by roll call. (Packet and roll‑call figures varied slightly; packet listed approximately $16,009.22 while the motion recorded $16,992.80; staff said all accounts remain subject to collection efforts.)
No item required a recorded dissent; all listed motions passed on roll call with unanimous 'Yes' tallies as entered in the meeting record.
The commission moved on to extended discussion items after these routine decisions.
