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Cheney council confirms firefighter and police appointments, approves senior center funding and personnel updates
Summary
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Cheney City Council confirmed two firefighter appointments and a police officer, approved a $9,500 Sedgwick County agreement for the Cheney Senior Center, updated police scheduling in the personnel policy, approved a $2,000 KPTS media partnership, and authorized a $2,250 settlement agreement with the City of Pratt.
The Cheney City Council on Nov. 12 confirmed several personnel appointments and approved multiple administrative items during a single meeting.
Appointments: Mayor Philip Mize submitted candidates for local public safety roles. The council confirmed Michael Eck and Daniel Dawson as firefighters and Andrew Allen as a full-time certified police officer; the minutes record motions and seconds for each confirmation and Yea votes recorded for Councilmembers present.
Senior center funding: Council approved an annual agreement with Sedgwick County that provides $9,500 to the Cheney Senior Center for Jan. 1'Dec. 15, 2026, an increase of $4,500 from prior years. The motion to enter the agreement was made by Councilmember Graf and seconded by Councilmember Williams with recorded yea votes from Councilmembers Gile, Graf and Williams.
Personnel policy and scheduling: Staff proposed changes to the city's personnel policy to update police scheduling to 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule that totals 84 hours in a pay period; the minutes note the policy references the FLSA exemption for law enforcement up to 86 hours. The council also clarified holiday/personal day procedures and the city's discretion regarding paid leave during FMLA. The personnel policy updates were approved by recorded vote.
KPTS partnership: The council approved spending $2,000 to continue a media partnership with KPTS; city staff said the existing commercial may run now and a new commercial could be filmed after pool completion. The Chamber committed $500 toward the partnership.
Settlement authorization: Following an executive session on a personnel repayment matter, the council authorized a settlement agreement with the City of Pratt for an employment buyout in the amount of $2,250; motion made by Councilmember Tyler Cramer and seconded by Councilmember Jeff Albers with recorded yea votes.
Votes at a glance: Consent agenda approved (motion: Graf/Williams); Ordinance 975 adopted (see separate article); firefighter and police appointments confirmed (motions and recorded yeas); Sedgwick County agreement approved for $9,500 (motion: Graf/Williams); personnel policy updates approved; KPTS partnership approved for $2,000; settlement with City of Pratt authorized for $2,250.
What comes next: Staff will implement personnel policy changes and follow up on the KPTS partnership schedule; Administrator Young will monitor vendor proposals for code enforcement and discuss legal options as needed.
