September 7, 2010
7:00 P.M.
“Augusta – Where the metro’s edge meets the prairie’s serenity offering the perfect blend of opportunity and proximity forliving, commerce and culture.”
I. CALL TO ORDER
(Visitors are allowed 5 minutes to address the Governing Body during the discussion of Agenda items and prior to any motion)
II. PRAYER - Pastor , Church
III. MINUTES – City Council Meeting of August 16, 2010
IV. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
1. Consider approval of Ordinance 8A dated August 18, 2010 and Ordinance 9 dated September 1, 2010.
V. VISITORS
1. Representative from the Augusta Chamber of Commerce will be present to request the closure of the 400 block of State Street for the evening of October 9, 2010 for a street dance as part of their annual Homecoming Festival.
2. Representatives from Downtown Augusta, Inc. will be present to request the closure of the 400 and 500 block of State Street for their Chili Cook Off event scheduled for October 30, 2010.
(Visitors may be recognized at this time to address the Governing Body regarding items not specifically listed on the Agenda – 5 minute limit)
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider a resolution scheduling a public hearing for November 15, 2010 to consider the annexation of two properties that abut the south City Limits.
2. Consider moving the starting time for the September 13, 2010 work session for the Capital Improvement Program from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. The City’s Auditor will be present to review and discuss the City of Augusta’s 2009 Audit.
2. Consider approval of an agreement with Edward B. Stephenson & Co. for auditing services for the 2010 and 2011 Audits.
3. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the creation of an Economic Development Fund, designating Augusta Progress, Inc. as the official Economic Development Group for the City and outlining the guidelines for the use of funds appropriated for the Economic Development Fund.
4. Consider approval of a Property Purchase Agreement with Price Properties, LLC for the acquisition of City owned property.
5. Consider approval of a change order for the raw waterline replacement project in the Frontier Refinery.
6. Consider approval of a final plat for Martin’s Meadows within the City’s growth area.
7. Consider approval of a change order for the 2010 Street Sales tax project.
8. Consider approval of a Charter Ordinance exempting the City from the provisions of K.S.A. 25-2108a(b) as it relates to the requirements to hold a primary election and reestablishing the requirement to hold a primary election when there are more than two candidates for a position.
9. Consider designating the voting delegates (3) and alternates (3) for the upcoming League of Kansas Municipalities meeting in October.
10. Consider an executive session to confer with the City Attorney on matters that are considered privileged in an attorney-client relationship.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Informational Memorandum.
2. Other Comments.
3. Reminder of CIP Work Session on Monday, September 13th at 6 p.m. (if time change approved) here at City Hall.
IX. ADJOURNMENT