Sharon Springs City Council - August 2025

September 11, 2025

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Verlan Wagoner and Council Members: President of the Council Jay Sharp, Tim Elder, AB Smith, Dennis Mote, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Angie Van Allen, Deputy Clerk Allison Mitchell, City Foreman Donald Henderson and Becky Chubb.

Mayor Wagoner called the regular meeting for Monday, August 4, 2025 to order at 5:30 p.m.

Becky Chubb inquired of the wooden bridge at the south park and a concern about the property boundary between her property and what is owned by the city.

A building permit submitted by Chris Martin was reviewed. Mr. Martin was not present. Council inquired of Mr. Henderson about specifics of his application. Mr. Mote made a motion to approve the building permit as presented. Mr. Sharp seconded the motion, motion approved.

A building permit submitted by Robert Koehler was reviewed. Mr. Koehler was not present. Council had no concerns. Mr. Sharp made a motion to approve the building permit as presented. Mr. Smith seconded the motion, motion approved.

Mr. Mote moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smith, motion approved.

Mr. Sharp moved to approve the special council meeting minutes of July 18, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved.

Mr. Sharp moved to accept payroll and vouchers as presented: manual checks­#31977-#31991; payroll checks-#31992-#32009; voucher checks-#32010-#32035; and ACH's #735, #741, #742 and #748. Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.

Requisitions were presented to council. Mr. Sharp made a motion to approve requisitions as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mote, motion approved.

City Superintendent Report: City Foreman Donald Henderson updated council on the dive and inspection of the tank completed by Inland Potable Services, repairs done on the street sweeper, update on the Lift Station at the park, AP AC milling and overlay start date of 8/5/25, and bucket and electrical training in September at McPherson, KS. Discussion on the inset of additional poles with assist from KMEA by property belonging to Corey Klassen. Mr. Henderson states that Johnny Unruh is now Class 1 Water certified.

City Attorney Report: Mr. Hurlburt informed the council about his response to the letter from the auditor's and a phone call from the insurance carrier. Mr. Hurlburt proposed two ordinances regarding electric scooters. Upon revision of one of the proposed ordinances, Mr. Mote made a motion to approve Ordinance #563 as revised. Mr. Smith seconded the motion, motion approved.

Council Member Reports: Council was provided an update from Lissa Sexson about grant updates. Council had some discussion with Mr. Henderson on employee uniforms. Council would like Mr. Unruh to receive his certification raise.

City Clerk Report: No report.

**UPCOMING REMINDERS: 
Next Regular Meeting - September 2, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.

Water usage report for the water wells was included in the council packets.

Mr. Sharp moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m.; Mr. Elder, seconded the motion, motion approved.

Verlan Wagoner, Mayor

Angie Van Allen, City Clerk