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Stamping Ground approves November finances, reviews public works and utilities issues
Summary
The commission approved November 2025 finances, discussed police hiring, public works projects (commemorative bricks, pavilion lights, parking-lot pole and signage) and directed follow-up on unpaid code enforcement invoices and KU utility bills.
The Stamping Ground City Commission approved the Nov. 2025 financial report by motion (vote 5–0) at its Dec. 23 meeting. Mayor Jennifer Jones and Assistant City Clerk Michelle Randolph explained the need to pay a KPPA invoice that resulted from a correction made when reporting the mayor on a monthly report; the minutes do not define the KPPA acronym or the invoice amount.
During department reports, Police Chief John Giles said he provided information on the possibility of hiring a new officer. Fire Commissioner Dale Perry summarized recent fire runs. Public Works Commissioner Ken Koger said the city will stop taking orders for commemorative bricks in February and expects roughly 50–60 bricks; Commissioner Cody Meadows requested a timer for pavilion lights to avoid continuous operation. Streets Commissioner Megan Brown said sign installation likely will happen in spring and that snow removal crews have been active four times this winter.
Commissioner Meadows reported work to remove a pole adjacent to the city parking lot; the property owner has completed a survey and the commission discussed adding a time-limit parking sign. The grocery store in town is noted as nearing opening.
On billing issues, Michelle Randolph said she compared payment records to a list of unpaid Code Enforcement invoices and could not verify payments; Attorney Joe Hoffman advised the commission to investigate and Mayor Jones agreed to contact Code Enforcement for clarification. Commissioner Perry said he will follow up about consolidating KU utility bills.
Other routine business included a presentation on vendor services from People's (credit cards, fuel card options) and a discussion of commissioner bonding. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.; minutes will be taken up for approval on Jan. 8, 2026.
