City of Coffeyville

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A portion of the agenda was moved to accommodate public comments. The commission approved the minutes from a previous meeting and discussed appropriation ordinances, including an expense to Taylor Crane and Rigging. The commission also swore in a new police officer and a new fire chief. They discussed and approved an ordinance regarding a healthcare sales tax, as well as a resolution to execute an agreement for a roof replacement at the recreation center. Additionally, the commission addressed a resolution to approve a license agreement for the use of city right-of-ways for the construction of a fiber optic line, and the purchase of an excavator and trailer for the storm water department. They also discussed and approved a work order for painting and deck repairs for the Aquatic Center, and change orders related to the electric utility, including engineering changes and electrical installation contracts. Finally, the commission addressed an emergent repair on a boiler feed pump at the existing steam plant.

The commission discussed appointing Frankie Hall to the park advisory board and approved resolution number r-dash 1701 to submit an airport capital improvement plan for fiscal years 18 through 22 to the FAA. They also set a public hearing for February 14, 2017, regarding the vacation of a right-of-way on Sterling Street. Concerns were raised about the quality of the commission meeting broadcast, including issues with audio and video quality, and the availability of archived meetings. The commission selected the 2017 mayor and vice mayor. The city manager reported on bid openings for the new emergency services building, noting the apparent low bids and plans for rebidding certain subcontracts and value engineering.

The meeting included discussions and actions regarding appointments to the Montgomery County Community Corrections Board and the Montgomery County Juvenile Community Corrections Board. A resolution to execute a lease for a building on South Walnut was discussed, including its potential use for business incubation. The commission also discussed and postponed a resolution to award a construction contract for the 2016-2017 KDOT Klink grant. Additionally, there were discussions and actions taken regarding a resolution to submit an application to KDOT for use of transportation alternative program funds for a safe routes to school project.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the approval of the 2016 cereal malt beverage license renewals, a resolution to approve the 2016 cereal malt beverage license for the Montgomery County Fair Association, and a resolution to identify preferred vendors for chemicals for the water treatment plant during 2016. Additionally, there was a resolution to execute a change order with Mueller Construction for the Fresno Street project and a change order with Criswell Engineering for electric utility services.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several resolutions. These included submitting a federal grant for the police department to purchase a 911 recording system, approving a work authorization for intersection and drainage improvement projects, and approving a change order for a joint repair project. The commission also discussed and approved a resolution to distribute Community Improvement District tax funds to the Nile Hotel Holiday Inn Express development. They expressed support for key priorities related to U.S. Highway 169, including building out shoulders, constructing overpasses, building turnouts for rest areas, and evaluating the traffic system. The commission also discussed the cleanup week and the trail project.