Great Bend City Council meeting
March 20 - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
The council meeting will be livestreamed for the public to view on the city council Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/gbcitycouncil/.
Opening: Pledge of Allegiance
A. Consent Agenda
B. Old Business
C. Recognition of Visitors and Announcements
The public is free to comment on items not listed on the agenda. Comments should be limited to three minutes.
D. New Business
1. CDBG Close Out
Faye Trent with Great Plains Development will report.
2. Councilmember Reports
3. Interim Administrator's Update
4. CVB / Community Coordinator Report
5. Abatements
6. 15-Minute Parking
On Feb. 21, the council was approached regarding the implementation of a 15-minute parking stall in front of the Great Bend Tribune. Council asked to continue the discussion at a later date and asked for the locations of the current 15-minute parking spots in the city. There are nine, 15-minute parking spots identified by city staff. Public Works Director Jason Cauley will report.
7. Purchase of New Walking Bridge for Veterans Lake
The current bridge was installed around 2000. The lumber and the floats are deteriorating. Estimates from EZ Dock for the purchase of the 230' bridge/ramps for $132,055 and an estimate for turnkey installation for $158,555.
8. 2023 Pumper / Tanker
The motion will be presented to approve the purchase of a 2023 Pumper / Tanker truck from Deep South Fire Trucks for $436,000.
9. Executive Session
A motion to recess to executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning non-elected personnel for the preliminary review of applicants for the City Administrator position.
10. Executive Session
A motion to recess into executive session to seek legal advice for pending legal matters, consultation with an attorney for the body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship.
11. Executive Session
A motion to recess into executive session to seek legal advice concerning contract matters, consultation with an attorney for the body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship.
Adjournment
Following the close of the meeting, the council will conduct a work session to discuss the lead and copper rule.