AGENDA

Independence City Commission
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Veterans Room   Memorial Hall    5:30 PM

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I.

REGULAR SESSION

A.

Call to Order


B.

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America


C.

Adoption of Agenda

II.

APPOINTMENTS

B.

Housing Authority -- One Resignation -- Unexpired term ends April 11, 2023 -- Applications Due by 5 PM, September 4, 2020

C.

Plumbing Board -- One term expired

III.

PRESENTATIONS

A.

Presentation by Labette Health regarding the final update on the 2016 Economic Development Grant, and a request for funds to expand the Independence Health Care Center.

B.

Presentation of the 2019 Audit.

C.

Presentation from MCAC regarding 2021 Funding Request.

IV.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.

Public Hearing to consider adopting the 2021 Budget as proposed.

Documents:
  1. RCA 2021 Budget.pdf
B.

Public hearing to consider authorizing the Mayor to sign required documentation for the submission of a grant request with Kansas Department of Agriculture to request a USDA Rural Development Grant for $50,000 to purchase crucial public safety equipment.

V.

CONSENT AGENDA

(Consent is that class of Commission action that requires no further discussion or which is routine in nature. All items on the Consent Agenda are adopted by a single motion unless removed from the Consent Agenda.)
A.

Appropriations

  1. A-1868
  2. D-2006
  3. P-1841
C.

Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign joint letters with the Planning Commission thanking recent past members.

D.

Consider partnering with the Chamber for the KAN-OKLA 100-Mile Highway Sale on Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th, 2020.

E.

Consider adopting an ordinance dealing with the disposal of abandoned or unclaimed property.

VI.

ITEMS FOR COMMISSION ACTION

A.

Consider a request from the Library for approval of renovations relating to COVID-19 protection.

B.

Consider a resolution authorizing the abatement of unhealthy and unsafe exterior conditions at 414 South Wald Avenue; and consider a resolution setting the date of September 24, 2020 at 5:30 PM for a public hearing to consider condemnation of a structure located at 414 South Wald Avenue as dangerous and unsafe.

C.

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing and providing for the calling of a special question election in the City of Independence, Kansas, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the City the question of imposing a one percent (1%) City-wide retailers’ sales tax; and providing for the giving of notice of said election.

D.

Consider a change order with Graham Construction and TranSystems for the 2020 Overlay ADA curb ramps.

E.

Consider authorizing City staff to bid out connection to the sanitary sewer main in the 300 block of Westminster and assess the cost back to the property owners.

F.

Consider bids for Whiskey Creek drainage way clearing.

G.

Consider setting the date of August 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM for a public hearing regarding a CDBG grant.

H.

Consider providing direction for inspection and bidding services for Sanitary Sewer Basin V, Phase II and Lakeview Liftstation that were previously designed by TranSystems as part of a CDBG/KDHE loan project.

I.

Consider approving a cereal malt beverage license for Ace & Gunner’s Tavern at 112 S. 25th Street.

Documents:
  1. RCA CMB.pdf
J.

Consider signing a Coronavirus Relief Fund Resolution to participate in the SPARK Relief Fund.

Documents:
  1. RCA-SPARK.pdf
VII.

DISCUSSION

A.

Discuss a request from the Independence Recreation Commission for assistance and guidance on repairing flood damage to the ballfield electrical system.

B.

Discuss programming for City facilities.

VIII.

REPORTS

A.

Gravel streets.

B.

223 West Main Street Update.

C.

2020 Census Update.

D.

Update on Code Enforcement Efforts.

E.

City Board Minutes

  1. November 4, 2019 Park Board
  2. January 6, 2020 Park Board
  3. February 3, 2020 Park Board
  4. May 5, 2020 Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
  5. June 17, 2020 Library Board
  6. July 15, 2020 Recreation Commission
IX.

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS

X.

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

XI.

PUBLIC CONCERNS

XII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A.

For the purpose of reviewing and considering City Manager applications.

XIII.

ADJOURNMENT