Monday, March 22, 2021
P.O. Box 38, 200 East Third Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:45 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:30 p.m.
MEETING WILL BE IN PERSON
IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER GYMNASIUM
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1.
Fire-EMS Staffing Presentation
The Fire-EMS department will review the department's history and future based on local trends, service expectations & changes, and full-time staffing models. This review will inform staff development based on Council feedback on recommend future paths for Fire-EMS staffing.
- Action
- NA
- Recommendation
- NA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 7:30 p.m.
Citizen Concerns About Items Not on Today's Agenda. (Copies of material presented to the City Council must also be provided to the City Clerk.)
This item is for comments and questions from the audience about items that are not included on today's agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
The City Council will consider Consent Agenda items by one motion with no discussion unless the City Council, Staff or the audience requests removal of an item from the Consent Agenda. The City Council will consider an item removed from the Consent Agenda as the next item after their action on the Consent Agenda.
1.
Minutes of the March 8, 2021 City Council Meeting
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the minutes as presented.
- Recommendation
- NA
Documents:
2.
Claims for City Operations
Staff enclosed the supplement claims for City Operations in the amount of $ 21,494.29 and the regular claims in the amount of $ 409,926.90.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the claims for City Operations for March 22, 2021.
- Recommendation
- The Finance Director recommends approval.
3.
Claims for Public Housing Authority
Staff enclosed the Public Housing Authority regular claims in the amount of $ 18,756.99.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the Public Housing Authority claims for March 22, 2021.
- Recommendation
- The Public Housing Authority Director recommends approval.
4.
4th Quarter Financial Reports
The Budget Report, Investment Report, and Treasurer's Report for the 4th Quarter of 2020 are attached.
- Action
- Make a motion to accept the 4th Quarter financial reports.
- Recommendation
- The Finance Director recommends approval.
5.
2021 Drug & Alcohol Funding Recommendations
- Action
- Make a motion to approve funding for 2020 Substance Abuse Programs in the amount of $40,223.
- Recommendation
- The Drug and Alcohol Committee Recommends Approval.
Documents:
6.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Board of Zoning Appeals - Reappoint Sherri Neff for a term ending August 1, 2023; Reappoint Lloyd Mesmer for a term ending August 1, 2024; Appoint Nick Perica to a new appointment ending August 1, 2023; Appoint Paul Zeps to a new appointment ending August 1, 2024
Library Board - Reappoint Hortencia Dominguez and Susan Berry for terms to expire 04/2025.
Library Board - Reappoint Hortencia Dominguez and Susan Berry for terms to expire 04/2025.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the appointments to boards and commissions.
- Recommendation
- The Mayor recommends approval.
7.
Massage Therapy License - Guangwen Wang
Guangwen Wang paid the application fees and submitted an application for a new Massage Therapist license to work at Back and Body Massage. The application complies with requirements. Staff does not include copies of these applications due to the personal information they contain.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the Massage Therapist license application.
- Recommendation
- The City Clerk recommends approval.
8.
Public Use Request - Farmers' Market
The Recreation Manager submitted a Public Use Request for the Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market for use of the the parking lot at 2nd and Elm, Kelly Murphy Park and 2nd Street between Elm and the bank driveway. The request is for Saturdays from May 1st through October 30th, 2021 from 6:30 am – 1:30 pm.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the Public Use Request for the 2021 Farmers' Market.
- Recommendation
- NA
Documents:
9.
Public Use Request - KC Showdown Promotions
KC Showdown submitted a Public Use Request for Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 9am – 5 pm for a car show with the Fuel House. The request includes closure of South Bluegrass from Front St. to W. 2ndStreet. Approval will be dependent upon receiving the Certificate of Insurance and adherence to all State, County and City regulations.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the Public Use Request for KC Showdowns.
- Recommendation
- NA
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Downtown Overlay Project - Award Bid
The City was advised in November of 2020 that an award was granted to fund the surface improvement of the streets in the Downtown Business District. The funding will pay for 75% of the construction component with the City responsible for the remaining 25%.
City Staff opened eleven bids on March 2nd. The lowest and best apparent bid was received from JM Fahey in the total amount of $201,017.45.
City Staff opened eleven bids on March 2nd. The lowest and best apparent bid was received from JM Fahey in the total amount of $201,017.45.
- Action
- Make a motion to award the bid for the Downtown Overlay Project to JM Fahey in an amount not to exceed $201,017.45.
- Recommendation
- The Public Works Director recommends approval.
2.
Engineering For Downtown Overlay Project
Grant funding was approved for a portion of the street surfacing project in the Downtown Business District area. One of the criteria for utilizing the grant funding is the requirement for documentation and certification by a licensed engineer.
The proposed agreement with Wilson & Company, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 will meet the requirements of the grant.
The proposed agreement with Wilson & Company, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 will meet the requirements of the grant.
- Action
- Make a motion to approve the proposal from Wilson & Company, Inc. for engineering and project management services associated with the Downtown Overlay Project in the amount of $10,000.
- Recommendation
- The Public Works Director recommends approval.
3.
BSZO-01-21: Ordinance to Amend Zoning Ordinance
- Action
- Make a motion to approve an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance.
- Recommendation
- The Planning Commission recommends approval.
4.
Concessions Operations
- Action
- Make a motion to accept the bid and enter into a 3-year contract with Kona Ice for the operations of concessions.
- Recommendation
- Recreation Manager recommends approval.
REPORTS
1.
City Manager's Report
- Action
- NA
- Recommendation
- NA
2.
City Council Items
3.