Sedan City Council unanimously approves library contractor, roof bid and fair board appointments

The Sedan City Council met Jan. 20, 2026, and on unanimous votes approved several contracts and appointments central to upcoming local projects.

The council awarded the CDBG Library Grant construction bid to KW Contractors and approved the related contract. The council also accepted a Ram's Roofing bid for City Hall roof repairs of $11,511.19 plus a decking estimate of $5,227.50. Both motions passed 4-0.

Council members appointed four people to the Fair Board — Will Pidcock, Joni Hubert, Leroy Moreland and Joyce Moreland — after an agenda request from Joni Hubert. The council also heard a discussion between the fair board and the council about a memorandum of understanding; Wellington Butler moved to table further MOU discussion to the next meeting and the motion carried.

City Clerk Lana Smith described a CDBG sewer grant opportunity that would require a 25% local match and said BG Consultants advised that sewer lines in the project corridor will need replacement. Smith asked the council to hire Stephanie Marsh of SKEDD to administer the grant; the council voted to proceed with the CDBG Sewer Grant Administration Contract (4-0).

Other routine approvals included a cereal malt beverage license for Floyd's Market and changing the name on city bank accounts to reflect City Clerk Lana Smith. The council accepted the City Treasurer’s December 2025 financial report. Several motions were moved by Angela Evans and seconded by Wellington Butler; all recorded votes were unanimous (4-0).

In department reports, the city clerk said a resident named Sue Kill contacted city hall regarding reimbursement from the SEK magazine and was directed to coordinate with the tourist guest tax board. Public Works Superintendent Caleb Ironsyde reported a resident request for a water meter and an inquiry about renting the city backhoe; council members expressed concern about liability, workers' compensation and pension implications and asked staff to research policy and costs before approving any rental arrangement.

The council noted upcoming local events — the Rural Water District #3 annual meeting on Feb. 10, 2026, and a Sedan City Hospital fundraiser on Feb. 14, 2026 — and adjourned at 6:26 PM.

Votes at a glance

- Award CDBG Library Grant bid to KW Contractors — Mover: Wellington Butler; Second: Angela Evans; Outcome: approved (4 yes, 0 no). - Accept Ram's Roofing City Hall roof bid ($11,511.19) and decking bid ($5,227.50) — Mover: Wellington Butler; Second: Angela Evans; Outcome: approved (4-0). - Appoint Will Pidcock, Joni Hubert, Leroy Moreland and Joyce Moreland to the Fair Board — Mover: Wellington Butler; Second: Angela Evans; Outcome: approved (4-0). - Table discussion of Fair Board MOU to next meeting — Mover: Wellington Butler; Second: Angela Evans; Outcome: tabled (4-0). - Approve Floyd's Market cereal malt beverage license — Mover: Angela Evans; Second: Wellington Butler; Outcome: approved (4-0). - Proceed with CDBG Sewer Grant administration contract (recommend SKEDD/Stephanie Marsh) — Mover: Wellington Butler; Second: Angela Evans; Outcome: approved (4-0). - Table Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 20 contract to next meeting — Mover: Kathy Miller; Second: Angela Evans; Outcome: tabled (4-0). - Approve KW Contractors contract for CDBG Library Grant — Mover: Angela Evans; Second: Wellington Butler; Outcome: approved (4-0). - Change city clerk name on bank accounts to Lana Smith — Mover: Angela Evans; Second: Wellington Butler; Outcome: approved (4-0). - Accept City Treasurer December 2025 financial report — Mover: Wellington Butler; Second: Angela Evans; Outcome: approved (4-0).

The meeting produced no contentious floor debate recorded in the minutes; most decisions were routine approvals or items tabled for later review. The council will revisit the MOU with the fair board and the Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 20 contract at a future meeting.