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Caney City Council approves routine business, accepts Ward 2 resignation
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Caney City Council approved routine consent items and payroll, authorized an FFA bird-watching station downtown, changed check-signature rules to two signees, and accepted the resignation of Ward 2 councilor Justin Harkey with a 30-day notice to fill the vacancy.
The Caney City Council met Feb. 3, 2025, and approved consent agenda items including the Jan. 21 meeting minutes, vendor claims for Jan. 21–31 and payroll for Jan. 31 by a 5-0 vote. The council also approved vehicle repairs billed by Main Street Auto and the city’s third-quarter Treasurer’s Report.
Kimber Kiersey, representing the FFA officer team, asked permission to build and maintain a bird-watching station on the northeast side of the downtown park. Councilperson Elizabeth Burch moved to allow the installation and the FFA’s ongoing upkeep; Councilperson Lori Patterson seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
Under other new-business items, the council approved adding City Administrator Andrea Sibley as a signer on all checking accounts and voted to reduce the number of required check signatures from three to two. Minutes record that Andrea and Wendy will be the primary signees and Timberly will serve as backup. Both actions passed 5-0.
The council accepted the resignation of Justin Harkey from the Ward 2 seat and directed staff to post a 30-day notice on the city website, Facebook and in the local newspaper advertising the vacancy. The council set an agenda item for March 3, 2025 to consider appointing a replacement. The motion to accept the resignation passed 5-0.
During department reports, Mayor Joshua Elliott said he remains involved with issues related to Horseshoe Construction and stated he delegated authority for public works and police matters to City Administrator Andrea Sibley. Sibley said she will travel to Manhattan to pursue funding for the city’s water system and is reviewing city contracts. Police Chief Ike Dye reported staffing needs including EMT coverage and noted several positive developments in the department.
Councilmember Lori Patterson raised scheduling for officer training; Councilmember Elizabeth Burch requested that the council consider moving the public-comment portion of the agenda and asked that it be placed on the next meeting’s agenda. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
