Municipal Office300 N. Main Street

Peabody, KS 66866

Hours of OperationMonday – Friday

8:00 a.m. –– 5:00 p.m.

Telephone Number620-983-2174

Fax Number620-983-2786

Websitewww.peabodyks.com

City Council:Stephen Rose, President

Tom SchmidtPam Lamborn

Janice WoodruffDavid Scott

Mayor:Larry Larsen

Council MeetingSchedule:

Regular Council Meetings:7:00 p.m.Monday,Monday,

All meetings are open to thepublic.

City Council Committees:Water - Rose & Lamborn

Streets & AlleysLamborn & Woodruff

Sanitation - Larsen & Woodruff

Lights - Lamborn & Rose

Fire - Schmidt & Rose

Park & Swimming Pool -Schmidt & Lamborn

Building - Larsen & Woodruff

Finance & Ordinance –Schmidt & Scott

Economic DevelopmentLarsen & Schmidt

PersonnelScott & Larsen

JUNE 2006

MUNICIPAL NEWSLETTER

September 12, 2011 Regular Meeting

Motion carried to approve check journal 2011 9A as presented in the amountof $43,637.35.

Motion carried to approve check journal 2011 9B as presented in the amountof $133,424.68.

Motion carried to approve payment of $630.00 from the fire department budgetfor lodging and registration for Ty Schreiber, Mark Penner, and Kelly Cook toattend the annual Kansas State Fire Chiefs Conference to be held in Wichita,October 20 thru 23, 2011.

Motion carried to accept the proposal from Knudsen, Monroe & Company,LLC, Newton, Kansas for the 2011 fiscal audit in the amount of $7250.00.

Motion carried to authorize the request for barricades by the Peabody/BurnsHigh School for the cross-country run to be held on September 15, 2011.

Randy Dallke, Marion County Commissioner, Randy Crawford, Superintendentand James (Bud) Druse of Marion County highway Department presentedMarion County’s proposal for the improvement of Peabody Street from NinthStreet to just south of Third Street. Druse went over the proposal block byblock outlining the replacement of driveway culverts and installation of largerdrainage pipes to carry the storm water across the roadway. Druse furtherexplained in the 600 block there were alternatives for end joints which wouldcross the roadway. Further discussion was delayed until Darren Pickens couldcome to the meeting.

Administrator Manning reported the city received a letter of resignation fromSamantha Weerts, Animal Control/ Enforcement Officer effective September30, 2011.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMINUTES IN A SECOND

WATER PROBLEMS PROGRAM

The City has a special reporting andmonitoring system to gather data that willhelp us try and pinpoint the exact cause and location of problemswithin our water distribution system. The two main problems that havebeen identified to date are 1) being below standard levels of pH and 2)chlorine residuals. We are trying to determine the cause for these twoproblems which could be non-toxic bacteria growth or improper cross-connection from a private well system. Contributing factors also includereduction of water consumption in specific portions of the system, inadequateturn-over of water, numerous dead-end lines, and a system well beyond itsanticipated life expectancy. In efforts to accumulate all the data possible, weurge all citizens/consumers that are experiencing quality of water issues(discoloration, odor, taste) to report the issues directly to City Hall forrecording purposes. Ask to speak to Stephanie.

NOVEMBER 2011

City ofPeabody

CITY OF PEABODYMUNICIPAL NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2011

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Scheduled shut off dayfor this month is

Monday, November 28th

2011

CITY OFFICEWILL BE CLOSED

NOVEMBER 24 & 25IN OBSERVANCE OF

THANKSGIVING

September 12, 2011 (cont.)

Manning reported he has been working with Sheri Hilger of Hilger InsuranceAgency on getting coverage for the Baker Buildings. EMC agreed to providelimited coverage until full coverage could be acquired. The problem in gettinginsurance is that the buildings are vacant.

In order to pay the large sum of insurance money, the Finance Committeeand staff has devised a plan of action.1. Peabody Development Corporation $3,5002. Peabody Main Street Association $2,0003. Eco Devo Incentive Budget $3,0004. Loan from the General Fund $4,635

The council went over the county’s proposal with Pickens.Peabody Street Improvements

900 block(1)Crossroad --- 32’x21x15 @ 12.42 per foot $397.44(1) Catch Basin – 36”x36” $200.00

City Cost -----$198.72County Cost $ 198.72

800 blockEntrances --- 24”x12” @209.04 per entrance $209.04

Intersection 6th & Peabody Street(1) 4’x15” Concrete Joint @ 12.30 per foot $ 49.20

600 block15 ton 3x6 rock for ditch lining @$8.75 per ton $131.25(1) Crossroad 3’x6’x36’ rcb @$244.65 per foot $8,807.40

City Cost -----$4,403.70County Cos --$4,403.70

Sheet Piling 200’ per side @812.00 $1,624.00City Cost ---------$812.00County Cost -----$812.00

400 block32’ drive entrance at 406 Peabody Street17”x13”x32’@$10.79 per foot $345.28

Overlay on Peabody Street (by county crew)1,000 block, South ½ mile

250 ton blade patch material@$65.00 per ton $16,250.00City Cost --------$8,125.00County Cost ----$8,125.00

595 gallons tack oil@$1.85 per gallon $1,100.75City Cost -------$550.37County Cost ---$550.38

TOTAL COST WITH SHEET PILINGCity Cost ------$16,331.93County Cost --$13,891.07

Motion carried to authorize the improvement of Peabody Street with a jointproject with Marion County utilizing the sheet piling and 2”patch mix overlay inthe amount of $16,331.93.

Woodruff requested we look at the different street lights located at alleyentrances between block to see if they are necessary and if we could do awaywith some of those that are unnecessary.

CITY OF PEABODYMUNICIPAL NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2011

September 12, 2011 (cont.) Mayor Larsen convened the Peabody Development Corporation into session at

8:44 p.m. Motion carried to authorize the payment of a portion of the building insurance

policy for the Baker buildings in the amount of $3,500.00. Mayor Larsen reconvened the regular council meeting back in order at 8:46

p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

September 26, 2011 Motion carried to approve the check journal 2011 9c in the amount of

$17,585.63. Motion carried to approve Ordinance 05-2011 adopting 2011 edition of the

Standard Traffic Ordinance as amended. Motion carried to approve Ordinance 06-2011 adopting 2011 edition of the

Uniform Public Offense Code. Motion carried to approve Ordinance 07-2011 an ordinance revising and

updating the City of Peabody Kansas Zoning Regulations by repealingOrdinance 707 of the City of Peabody Code of ordinances.

Motion carried to approve Ordinance 08-2011 incorporating by referenceOrdinance 07-2011 providing for new zoning regulations for the City ofPeabody, Kansas.

Chief Burke advised the council that based on an ordinance change last yearthe curfew time would be 8:30 p.m. on Halloween night.

Motion carried to go into executive session at 8:44 p.m. for 10 minutes for thepurposed of discussing non-elected personnel and invited Mac Manning andBruce Burke to attend the sessions. The council came out of executivesession at 8:54 p.m. There was discussion about the animal control positionand the ordinance enforcement officer. The council directed the cityadministrator to prepare a report on the various alternatives in solving hisproblem.

Darren Pickens reported that the catch basin that was to be located at 8th andPeabody Street was being eliminated because of the excess amount of graveland other debris that would accumulate in the basin would be an ongoingmaintenance problem.

Motion carried to amend the City of Peabody Personnel Policy by prohibitingthe use of any form of tobacco products on city property or in city ownedequipment.

Woodruff stated that there were quite a few ditches and vacant lots around thecity that needed mowing.

Woodruff conducted a survey of street lights located at alley intersectionsaround the city and had found 26 lights that she believed could be removed.

Manning reported the front door at the police department was in need ofreplacement.

Motion carried to accept the proposal from Mahaney Roofing Company in anamount not exceeding $14,200 for a complete new roof on the back half of 115N. Walnut.

Motion carried to authorize an inter-fund transfer in the amount of $14,220.00between the Water Bond Reserve and the General Fund for a five year periodat 2% annual interest.

Motion carried to go into executive session at 9:45 p.m. for 15 minutes for thepurpose of discussing non-elected personnel and invited Mac Manning andShane Marler. The governing body came out of executive session at 10:00 pm.

Motion carried to go into executive session at 10:00 p.m. for 5 minutes for thepurpose of discussing non-elected personnel and invited Mac Manning andShane Marler. The governing body came out of executive session at 10:15p.m. There was no action taken.

Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.

18th ANNUALMARION COUNTY TOY RUNSaturday, November 5, 2011

Welcome all motorcycles and cars:One New Toy per Entry

Leave from Willy J’s 9th Lane, 131S. Thorp Street, Marion, KS 1:00

p.m. – then travel to Hillsboro, KS.Chili Feed and auction followingrun at Hillsboro American Legion

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Remember to setyour clocks “back”

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Day light savingstime ends Sunday,November 6, 2011

PEABODY BUCKSAvailable at

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CITY OF PEABODYMUNICIPAL NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2011

Fiction & Fact

Poor Mac’s Almanac

This is a monthly column in the “City Newsletter” by Mac D.Manning, City Administrator/Clerk for the City of Peabody. The purpose ofthis column is to give the straight facts about the street talk and gossipconcerning things that are happening in the City.

I want to open up a business in my home. Just what kind of businesscan I have? What are the restrictions?

What you are referring to is a “Home Occupation”. Examples of permittedhome occupations include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:bookkeeping, accounting, architecture, engineering, legal counsel, medical,financial, counseling, artist, photography, instruction in the arts, crafts,tutoring, child or adult care of 4 or less persons, secretarial services, beauty orbarber shop, telephone answering, drafting, and millinery.

Uses specifically prohibited include, but are not necessarily limited to, thefollowing: auto and truck repair; auto sales; vehicle painting; storage ofconstruction materials or equipment; retail and wholesale sales; eating ordrinking establishments.

The Planning Commission has developed a new classification under theconditional use category entitled “incubator facility.” The purpose of theincubator facility is to promote and provide a limited startup location forretail businesses, repair shops or light manufacturing. There shall be a timelimit of four (4) years of the operation of the Incubator Facility at a permittedsite. An annual permit of $50.00 is required.

If you are interested in the home occupation or incubator facility, pleasecontact Mac Manning at the City Hall, 983-2174.

A PERSONAL NOTE:I come in contact daily with people who have lost their jobs and have beenunemployed for long periods. This is the time of the year when we all need togive thanks for what we have. The most important thing to keep in mind is toshare with others. Be sure to give something to the Peabody Food Bank. Mayyou have a blessed Thanksgiving with all of your family members.

COMMUNITYTHANKSGIVING

DINNERNOVEMBER 18, 2011

HOLIDAYSHOPPING

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SaturdayNovember 5th

9:00am - 12:00pm

coffee& muffins& lots ofbooks sale

November 12th9 am – noon

Peabody Township Library

3 pm Veterans’ Day Celebration