Justin Dunnaway

This strategic plan outlines the mission to serve students and families by fostering personal growth, academic challenge, and meaningful connections in a safe and supportive environment. The vision is to empower engaged, resilient citizens ready to be productive and thrive. Key strategic pillars include ensuring student success through challenging academics and individualized learning, cultivating high-quality staff in a supportive and student-centered environment, and increasing student and community engagement through outreach.

The meeting addressed several items, including public comments regarding property issues at a specific residence, which was tabled pending better weather conditions for assessment. The council approved an appropriation ordinance for bill payments, including costs related to a damaged city vehicle and maintenance on the street sweeper. Approvals were granted for street closure requests and a temporary serial malt beverage permit for the American Legion Riders for two separate dates in May and August. A major focus was the Planning Commission, following the resignation of a chairman; the council appointed a new member and discussed the need for a reorganization meeting to address expiring terms and ensure quorum requirements are met. Furthermore, the council approved the employment agreement for the new City Administrator, who was promoted from the City Clerk position, and initiated the application process for both full-time and part-time City Clerk roles. Sales tax revenue for March was reported as being higher than the previous two years. The meeting concluded with a presentation recognizing the retiring City Clerk for 35 years of service.

The meeting addressed several topics, including public comments on junk and abandoned vehicles, and a discussion on appropriation ordinance number 1403 to pay the bills. The council discussed and approved an ordinance to set the number of planning commission members to seven. They also adopted the Kansas Homeland Security Region K hazard mitigation plan and approved a street closure request for a live music performance. Additionally, they approved travel and tourism committee grant recommendations and accepted the resignation of a committee member. The council considered a proposal for road construction to replace a lift station and approved an IT services contract with Networks Plus.

The meeting involved a discussion and vote on a motion to subscribe to an upgraded Zoom account for chapter members. Arguments were presented both in favor of and in opposition to the motion, citing reasons such as improved accessibility for quarantined members, cost concerns, and the adequacy of the current Zoom version. Additional motions were made, including referring the item to a committee, laying it on the table, suspending a chapter rule, taking a recess and postponing the discussion. Ultimately, the motion to upgrade the Zoom account failed, and the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An amendment to extend the agency agreement with Heritage Real Estate was addressed, and a commitment to help sponsor Mitch Holtes at the 150 plus one celebration with a donation of a thousand dollars was discussed and approved. The council also addressed aquatic center wages, considering recommendations to raise wages for concession workers and lifeguards to improve staffing. Employee health and dental renewals were reviewed, with a focus on exploring options to provide better coverage for employees' families.