City of Pleasanton

The council discussed several topics including the public speaker portion of the meeting, pool operations, and police activity. They approved closing the pool on Mondays and Tuesdays due to staffing shortages, raised the pay for pool staff, and hired a pool manager. They also discussed annexing a portion of 69 Highway. Additionally, the council discussed a revised vacation policy for full-time employees, considered a disengagement policy for city employees, and approved a raise for an employee who achieved Class II Water Operation certification. The council also approved closing city hall and public works early for an employee appreciation BBQ.

The council discussed and considered an application for a BASE Grant to purchase a building on Holly Street. The building has a non-compete clause attached to the deed. The council voted to apply for the grant and contract Erica Kern as a sub-contractor to write the BASE grant.

The Pleasanton City Council meeting addressed several key areas. There were discussions regarding streetlights, citizen reports of animal disturbances, and a denied conditional use permit. The council also discussed county infrastructure money, gasoline tax adjustments, and lake development. Updates were provided on the RLC field lights and the possibility of restroom facilities for the ball season. Additionally, the council discussed property insurance increases and the sidewalk project. The meeting included discussions on the use of the community building for a Red Cross blood drive and the need for extra security during the Soldiers for Jesus motorcycle event. The council also considered resolutions for authorizing signers on a checking account, replacing a lake pump, and hiring pool employees. Mower bids were reviewed, and the purchase of a Hustler Super Z mower was approved.

The council meeting addressed several topics, including the potential for a new Mexican restaurant in Pleasanton, for which incentive programs were discussed. The council considered property tax and sales tax reimbursements as incentives. Street closures for a block party and the Brett Memorial Ride were approved. Updates were provided on the police cruiser procurement, insurance dividends, and budget corrections. An executive session was held to discuss the annexation of 69 Highway, and the council discussed a "Dangerous Dog" policy and culvert policies. Public Works reported on filling potholes and replacing fencing at the city dog pound. The amended budget was approved for publication, and the annexation of 69 Highway was tabled.

The council discussed the current water conservation order due to a lightning strike affecting communications with the water tower. They approved the purchase of used playground equipment for West Lake or Dunlap Park. A city-wide garage sale and clean-up day were scheduled. The council also discussed the annexation of Highway 69 and a new culvert program. The purchase of two new police interceptors was approved, with stipulations for a down payment and financing through Labette Bank. A request for a "Children at Play" sign was addressed. The council also considered waiving fees for the Community Center for a Youth Entrepreneurial event, approving a raise for an employee, and opening accounts and debit cards for the Pleasanton Youth Flag Football and Ball Association. Revisions to the STEAP program were approved, and the application for revised Food Truck Licensing was tabled. The water tower being struck by lightning was addressed.