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Udall City Council approves library appointment, sewer repair contract and police camera purchase
Summary
At its Nov. 13 meeting the Udall City Council unanimously approved replacing a library board member, awarded a $27,744 sewer‑relining contract, authorized up to $4,500 for a police camera, set holiday bonuses, and approved a 2025 CMB license for Dollar General; a Stewart Addition property sale was tabled.
UDALL, Kan. — The Udall City Council on Wednesday approved a series of routine municipal actions, including a library board appointment, a sewer‑relining contract and funding for a police camera.
Mayor Matt McAllister opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall council room. The council voted unanimously on multiple items during the meeting, with motions typically moved by one councilmember, seconded by another and recorded by the mayor as "all ayes."
The council appointed Bernita Lazar to the Udall Library Board to replace Monica Rupp after a motion by Councilmember Randy Hoffman that was seconded by Jim Caywood. The body did not record any objections.
In older-business action, the council approved amendments to Resolution 353 to change its publication date to Nov. 14, 2024. The resolution also establishes a timeline that requests for proposals are due to City Hall by Dec. 31, 2024, and calls for demolition to be completed by June 30, 2024.
On a maintenance agenda item, the council reviewed two bids to reline an existing 8‑inch sewer pipe (578 linear feet) and accepted Mayer Specialty Services' quote of $27,744. The motion to accept Mayer’s quote was moved by Jim Caywood, seconded by Craig Hopkins, and approved unanimously.
The council approved spending STEP proceeds and a $2,500 donation toward a police camera and authorized purchase of a police camera not to exceed $4,500 (motion by Jim Caywood; seconded by Craig Hopkins). Separately, it approved prizes for a community pole‑decorating contest ($200 for first place, $100 for second, $50 for third).
Council also approved 2024 holiday bonuses, increasing the amounts to $400 net for full‑time employees, $200 net for part‑time employees and $25 gift cards for "Mr. and Mrs. Claus" on the Nov. 21 payroll. The motion to set bonus amounts was moved by David Franz and seconded by Craig Hopkins.
Other actions included naming Mayor Matt McAllister as the KPP voting delegate with Dan Rutschman as the alternate, and approving Dollar General’s 2025 CMB license. The council tabled consideration of the Stewart Addition property sale until December; Jim Caywood will contact a realtor and Dennis White will check available signage related to the property.
The council approved payment of a 2021 audit invoice for $12,600 and declined to authorize prizes for a Christmas float. The meeting ended after a motion to adjourn at 8:06 p.m.
Votes at a glance: • Agenda modification: Motion by Randy Hoffman; second Jim Caywood; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Resolution 353 publication and timeline: Motion by Jim Caywood; second David Franz; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Library board appointment (Bernita Lazar replacing Monica Rupp): Motion by Randy Hoffman; second Jim Caywood; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Stewart Addition property sale: Motion to table by Craig Hopkins; second Jim Caywood; outcome: tabled (unanimous). • KPP delegate appointment (Matt McAllister primary; Dan Rutschman secondary): Motion by Randy Hoffman; second Jim Caywood; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Dollar General 2025 CMB license: Motion by Jim Caywood; second Randy Hoffman; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Pole‑decorating contest prizes: Motion by Jim Caywood; second Craig Hopkins; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Police camera purchase (not to exceed $4,500) and use of $2,500 donation/STEP proceeds: Motion by Jim Caywood; second Craig Hopkins; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Employee Christmas bonuses (set amounts for Nov. 21 payroll): Motion by David Franz; second Craig Hopkins; outcome: approved (unanimous). • Sewer relining contract awarded to Mayer Specialty Services ($27,744): Motion by Jim Caywood; second Craig Hopkins; outcome: approved (unanimous). • 2021 audit invoice payment ($12,600): Motion by Craig Hopkins; second Jim Caywood; outcome: approved (unanimous).
What’s next: Payroll increases beyond the holiday bonuses were deferred until December after employee reviews. The Stewart Addition property sale will return to the December agenda. The council adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
