Kevin Ingels

The Holton City Commission meeting on August 16, 2010, approved the minutes of the August 2nd and 6th meetings, passed Appropriation Ordinance #2017 for claims between July 17th and August 2nd, and approved Resolution 10-R001 for updated personnel policies. A special meeting was scheduled for August 19th to adopt the 2011 budget, following a public hearing. The commission also discussed implementing a no-cost credit/debit card processing service and a potential art contest for a new city seal.

The Holton City Commission meeting on July 6, 2010, welcomed new city manager Bret Bauer, approved claims under Appropriation Ordinance #2014, and passed a proclamation for the 20th anniversary of the ADA. Jim Ketron was appointed to the Holton Community Hospital Board. The meeting also noted the completion of the Ohio Street project and the Linscott Park Playground Project.

The Holton City Commission meeting on September 7, 2010, approved claims totaling Appropriation Ordinance #2018, appointed Janet Zwonitzer to the Holton Community Hospital Board, and designated voting delegates for the League of Kansas Municipalities conference. The commission also amended Ordinance 10-004, modifying the distance requirement for businesses selling alcohol near certain locations, and approved Ordinance 10-003, attesting to an increase in the mill levy. City Manager Bret Bauer reported positive sales tax figures and the implementation of credit/debit card processing for city payments.

The Holton City Commission meeting on July 18, 2011, approved Appropriation Ordinance #2039 for claims between July 6 and 18, 2011. They voted to terminate Public Wholesale Water Supply District #21, and Mike Peroo presented the city's financial position for the 2012 budget. A public hearing for the 2012 budget was set for August 1, 2012.

The Holton City Commission meeting on September 20, 2010, approved claims between September 8 and 20, 2010, under Appropriation Ordinance #2019. Ordinances 10-005 and 10-006, addressing electrical interconnection standards and net metering respectively, were also approved. The city manager reported on upcoming curb and gutter work at the Industrial Park and positive pool attendance figures, totaling $30,989.40 in admissions and concessions.