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Bucklin City Council approves appropriations, public‑works projects and demolition legal action
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Bucklin City Council approved an appropriations ordinance totaling $93,153.55 and a string of routine procurements, authorized the City Attorney to pursue demolition proceedings for a derelict house, and approved a 600‑foot water‑main extension bid.
The Bucklin City Council on Oct. 21 approved a consent agenda that included minutes and Appropriations Ord. No. 24‑10‑21 totaling $93,153.55 and moved on a series of procurement and administrative items.
Councilmember Justin Engel moved to approve the consent agenda, with Councilmember Noel Stiles seconding; Mayor Cody Warden and all councilmembers voted in favor, and the motion carried 5–0. The appropriations ordinance covers the expenditures summarized on the agenda and disbursed through the City’s regular payables process.
The council approved routine purchases and vendor actions: a quote from Revolution Tire to replace tires on a police vehicle, including mounting, balancing, new valve stems and tire disposal for $1,578.06 (moved by Councilmember Liz Albert, seconded by Councilmember Nichole Pearce; carried 5–0); a purchase order (#2024‑007) to Wilmore Solutions for crushing concrete at the old hospital site for $15,000.00 (moved by Councilmember Justin Engel; carried 5–0); and authorization for the firm Lewis Hooper & Dick to file the city’s 1099 forms (moved by Councilmember Engel; carried 5–0).
On code‑enforcement action, Councilmember Noel Stiles moved to authorize the City Attorney to initiate legal proceedings for the demolition of the house at 221 W. Railroad; Councilmember Nichole Pearce seconded and the motion carried 5–0. The motion authorizes legal steps toward demolition and does not itself record an immediate demolition order or demolition contract.
The council also approved a public‑works quote from Pennick Enterprises Inc. to extend a water main 600 feet on Center Street (west of West Street) for $15,132.50. Councilmember Justin Engel moved the approval, Councilmember Noel Stiles seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The vote funds the quoted extension work; contract details and a construction schedule were not specified in the meeting record.
City department reports noted routine maintenance: the city superintendent reported sewer cleaning, three repaired leaks, pool closure and alley filling. Police reported looking into a half‑day radar class in Dodge City. The council considered entering executive session to discuss personnel matters for non‑elected personnel; no entry into executive session is recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
What happens next: The approvals allow staff to proceed with procurement and legal steps described; council minutes and purchase orders will document contract terms and implementation details.
