Great Bend City Council meeting
Nov. 7 - 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. Councilmember Reports
2. Administrator's Update
3. Economic Development Report
4. Abatements
5. Great Bend Livestock Company Inc. Sewer Rate
In 2015, Terry Esfeld with Great Bend Livestock Company addressed the governing body to request that the sewer bill for the business he owns located on Railroad Avenue be reduced. He uses the business to house cattle for a few months of the year at which time they consume a great deal of water that is not disposed of down the sewer. At that time the governing body approved to charge $25 per month for sewer so long as Esfeld is the owner of the business, and the business is operated as currently operated. Due to sewer staff changes at the Front Door that was not aware of this agreement, his bill was calculated for a new sewer rate this year which increased by approximately $240. City administration reduced his sewer rate back to $25. However, it has been 7 years and staff felt this item should come back for council to re-evaluate his sewer rate.
6. Great Bend Events Center - Charges 10% Fee & Extra Day Fee
Several years ago, city staff, the CVB Advisory Board and the mayor decided that they should charge caterers 10% of their total food and alcohol receipts for all events. This practice was not well enforced. With the Events Center needing to self-sufficient, correct rental fees is a key component, according to the city. The city notified everyone that beginning in 2023, they would strictly enforce the 10% rule.
7. Airport FBO Agreement
On Oct. 28, 2022, the Great Bend Airport Advisory Committee had concern with the FBO agreement with P&N Flight and Charter. Foremost, the lack of communication and presence. The committee recommends that the city take action to accomplish a remedy to this situation by having the City Attorney send a letter to Mr. Norton and P&N asking what his intentions are and requesting that if he intends to assign the FBO agreement, that he makes a request of the city by identifying the assignee and requesting an assignment.
ADJOURNMENT
Following the meeting, the city council will conduct a work session to discuss Rural Housing Incentive Districts (RHID).