SAVE THE DATE!!

The Derby High School fishing club brought a large group of students to North Point Lake on September 28th. They made a generous

donation to go toward restocking the lake.

City Chit Chat Page 2

PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF UDALL September 9, 2019

The Udall City Council met for the scheduled and published on Monday, August 12, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at the Udall Community Building. Stephen R. Brown, Mayor, called the meeting to order. Roll call was then taken with the following council members present: Janette Adams, Michael Grahem, Randall Smith, Damon Wilson were present. Quorum established. Attendance sheet addendum to these minutes. Mayor Brown welcomed the group and introduced David Devore, of BG Consultants. Mr. Devore presented a summary of the proposed outline of the structure and its uses. A copy of his presentation was also available for the public and is made a part of these minutes. The summarized information included the limited size of the current library, the need for a local health clinic in the area, and the fitness area that would be provided. The overall goal of the council is to continue the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) application which will pay for one half of the structure’s cost. The city’s matching funds will be provided by a USDA low interest loan with a maximum 30 year payout. Rose Mary Saunders also presented information on the grant process and how the timeline would move forward. A similar timeline in Mr. Devore’s presentation included the application due to the state by November 1, 2019; award announcement February 2020; signed contract March 2020; Preliminary design plans June 2020; Advertise for bid September 2020; Award project September 2020; Proceed with construction October 2020; and substantial completion July 2021. Discussion was held regarding the number of hours the new library would be open, with members from the Library board responding with their plan of part-time employment and volunteers. MOTION: by Smith, second by Adams to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voted aye, motion carried.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UDALL Monday, September 9, 2019

The Udall City Council met for the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at the Udall Community Building. Stephen R. Brown, Mayor, called the meeting to order. Janette Adams, Michael Grahem, Randal Smith and Damon Wilson were present. Quorum established. Council Member Ethan Exley was sworn in by the City Clerk. CONSENT AGENDA:

MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to approve the consent agenda including the Clerks and Treasurer’s Reports for August 2019, the minutes of August 12, 2019, Expenditure Report of $218,444.12 and Payroll Account Report Totals of $19,032.13. Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS: No items NEW BUSINESS: 1. Udall Library/Wellness Center –

a. Resolution #326 authorizing Mayor to sign for matching funds amount b. Resolution #327 Operations and Maintenance assurance resolution MOTION: by Adams, second by Smith to approve Resolutions #326 and #327. Adams, Exley, Smith and Wilson voted aye, Grahem voted no. Motion carried.

2. Utility Billing and Fund Accounting Software recommendations. The quotes were reviewed at the work session previous to this evening’s meeting. Advantage Computer in Iola, Kansas offers Fund Accounting and Jayhawk Utility Services. The issue with the existing software is the loss of technical support.

MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to approve the bid of $9,001.00 for Jayhawk Utility Services. All voted aye, motion carried.

3. Udall Fall Festival – Members from the Fall Festival committee were in attendance with their requests for the event. Julie Von Bon, Treasurer, addressed the council requesting, Use of the City Park, stage, concession area; use of the downtown area for the carnival rides, fencing and barricades for outer areas, trash cans for park and sound system equipment for the car show, parade and demo derby. The group also requested paid wages for the police department and maintenance department for their work during the event. Kenny Ault added there is a contract with Weee Entertainment for 12 carnival rides, games and vendor booths. The cost is $10,000 and the committee is requesting the city donate $5,000 of this expense, and waive the permit fees for the carnival.

MOTION: by Smith, second by Exley, to approve the staff, use of park and property. All voted aye, motion carried. MOTION: by Grahem, second by Smith, to approve use of sound systems for the park, parade and car show. All voted aye, motion carried. MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to waive fees for the carnival and parade. All voted aye, motion carried. MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to approve donation of $5,000 to the Udall Fall Festival for carnival entertainment. All voted aye, motion carried.

It was discussed where the street dance would be held and this will be indicated on their CMB license application at the next council meeting.

MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Lulita Hopkins, City Clerk

City Chit Chat

Page 3

Udall Community Building

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy,

Sausage, Bacon, Fried Potatoes,

Scrambled Eggs & Fruit

From the Library The Udall Public Library Hours of operation

109 E. First St Tue, Thurs, and Fri 3pm - 6 pm

Udall, KS 67146 Wed and Sat 10am – 1 pm

(620)782-3435 Sun and Mon CLOSED

The SCKLS rotating collection will come in around the third week of November. Around 250 books will be swapped out. November 12

th at 1:30 pm: The Udall Book Club will share The

Preacher’s Daughter by Beverly Lewis at the Library.

November 21st 10 – 10:45 am Parents As Teachers Books and

Babies (Sponsored by Udall School District)

December 19th

10 – 10:45 am Parents As Teachers Books and

Babies (Sponsored by Udall School District)

Books and Babies is for parents and children 0-3 years of age. The

session will be led by Sharon Hooker and will include singing,

nursery rhymes, finger puppets, story time, activity and snack. We

invite you to join us!

BLESSINGS from the SECOND BLESSING GARMENTS CLOTHES CLOSET! Our November opening is

Saturday, November 9th

from 9:00 AM to noon. Happy Thanksgiving! We have men’s shirts, ladies’ blouses and

dresses, jeans, juniors’, children’s and baby clothing. We would love to have you stop by to browse and visit. New

items are put out every month. We have quality clothing for the entire family. There is never any charge for any of

the items. Freewill donations are accepted. We are a compassionate ministry of the Udall Church of the Nazarene.

We always gladly accept donations of clean good clothing. Please NO household items or toys!! If you have any

questions, want to donate clothing, or have an emergency clothing need; please call (316) 214-9240. This

community outreach is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to noon in the church annex at

2nd

& Church streets. Church office – 782-3683. We are a division of the international compassionate ministry

Hope Compassion Outpost – USA/Int’l.

Grant application to be submitted early November for the proposed Library/ Wellness center we’ll post an update when we are notified in January 2020.

City Chit Chat Page 4

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Senior Citizens

Pot Luck

Sr. Citizens

Cards @ 7:00

2

SUN Club Breakfast 7:00 am

3 Daylight Savings

4

5

6

4-H @ grade school 7pm

7

8

Udall Cooperettes

1:00 pm Sr. Citizens

Cards @ 7:00

9

Community Closet 9-12

Nazarene Church TEFAP 9-11 am

Methodist Church

10

11

Council Meeting 6:30 pm

Veterans’ Day

12

Museum mtg 7:00pm Library Book Club

@ 1:30 p.m Udall Comm Bldg

Board 7:00 pm

13

14

Udall Planning Commission

6:00 pm

15 Senior Citizens

Pot Luck

Sr. Citizens Cards @ 7:00

16

17

18

19

20 Utility payments due BEFORE 4:00 p.m.

to avoid 10 % penalty

21

22

Meter Reads Please restrain your

dogs

Sr. Citizens Cards @ 7:00

23

24 25 26 27 28 Thanksgiving Day

City Office CLOSED

29 City office CLOSED

Sr. Citizens Cards @ 7:00

30

Want the CHIT CHAT mailed to you?

call 782-3512,

email udallcty@cityofudall.com

or go online at cityofudall.com

Food Pantry Tues-Thurs 9 am-1pm Methodist Church

T.O.P.S. 6:30 pm Every Thurs Methodist Church

City of Udall P O Box 410

Udall, KS 67146