Upon m/s/c (Moore/Wiens) unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of February 15, 2016, were approved as written and distributed.

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1 McPherson, Kansas February 22, 2016 The McPherson Board of City Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2016, at the Municipal Center, 400 East Kansas Avenue. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Thomas A. Brown. Commissioners Robert D. Moore and Larry E. Wiens were present. Staff Present: Jeff Woodward, Director of Public Works; Rob McClarty, Police Chief; Wayne Burns, Director of Public Lands and Facilities; Pam Cherry, Community Development Director; Joni Regnier, CVB Director; Mark Moffitt, City Treasurer/Finance Director; Jeff Deal, Fire Chief; Jeff Houston, City Attorney; Nick Gregory, City Administrator; Bo Moddelmog, Deputy City Clerk. Others Present: Josh Arnett, McPherson Sentinel; Chris Swick, Radio Station KBBE; Anne Hassler-Heidel, McPherson Weekly News; Denny Walthers; Ashley Jones, Ashcraft Construction. Upon m/s/c (Moore/Wiens) unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of February 15, 2016, were approved as written and distributed. An ordinance was introduced, read, and entitled AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS. Upon motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Wiens the ordinance was read by sections and upon its final adoption roll was called and the following vote was had: Ayes- Three. Nays- None. Upon the announcement of the foregoing vote, the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, signed the same and it was numbered Mayor Brown opened the public input session. As there were no issues to be presented, the public input session was closed and the meeting continued in regular session. Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the agenda was approved with the deletion of Wayne Burns, Director of Public Lands and Facilities. Ashley Jones, Ashcraft Construction, requested approval to close the parking stalls and sidewalk in front of the old Cox Communications building on Main Street periodically for the next month in order to redo the front of the building. Upon m/s/c (Brown/Moore) unanimously, the request to close the parking stalls and sidewalk in front of the old Cox Communications building on Main Street periodically for the next month in order to redo the front of the building, was approved.

2 Joni Regnier, CVB Director, requested approval of three grants. The first grant is a $ sports grant for the United Way Triathlon, the second is a $1, marketing grant for All Schools Day, and the last grant is a $1, event grant for Concerts for a Cause. Upon m/s/c (Brown/Wiens) unanimously, the three grants were approved. Mrs. Regnier requested approval for the King Midas Band to perform on Friday, May 13, 2016 for the All Schools Day celebration for an amount not to exceed $1,650.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Upon m/s/c (Brown/Moore) unanimously, the request for the King Midas Band to perform on Friday, May 13, 2016 for the All Schools Day celebration for an amount not to exceed $1,650.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract was approved. Mrs. Regnier requested approval of the 2016 Kansas State Fair contract for an amount not to exceed $1, Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the request of the 2016 Kansas State Fair contract for an amount not to exceed $1, was approved. Mrs. Regnier requested approval to accept the bid from Southern Ash Publishing to print 10,000 Visit McPherson Brochures for an amount not to exceed $1, Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the request to accept the bid from Southern Ash Publishing to print 10,000 Visit McPherson Brochures for an amount not to exceed $1, was approved. Mrs. Regnier requested approval of the 2016 Movies in the Park for an amount not to exceed $2, of which all will be reimbursed through sponsors. Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the request of the 2016 Movies in the Park for an amount not to exceed $2, of which all will be reimbursed through sponsors, was approved. Nick Gregory, City Administrator, presented two recommendations from the City Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Development Plan and the City Subdivision Regulations. The recommendation was to keep the Comprehensive Development Plan as is, but there needs to be revisions to the City Subdivision Regulations. Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the recommendation to keep the Comprehensive Development Plan as is, and to review the City Subdivision Regulations was approved. Rob McClarty, Police Chief, requested approval to hire Ayeshah Mullen as a patrol officer effective March 14, 2016 and to equip her with the necessary equipment.

3 Upon m/s/c (Brown/Moore) unanimously, the request to hire Ayeshah Mullen as a patrol officer effective March 14, 2016 and to equip her with the necessary equipment was approved. Jeff Deal, Fire Chief, requested approval to sell Engine #3 to Galva Fire District #9 for an amount not to exceed $25, Upon m/s/c (Brown/Wiens) unanimously, the request to sell Engine #3 to Galva Fire District #9 for an amount not to exceed $25, was approved. Bo Moddelmog, Deputy City Clerk, requested approval to purchase two new modules for the Caselle Financial Software for an amount not to exceed $24, with a 50% deposit due now and the rest to be paid once the modules are implemented. The modules that are being purchased are the Business Licensing Module and the Community Development Module for Public Works. Upon m/s/c (Brown/Moore) unanimously, the request to purchase two new modules for the Caselle Financial Software for an amount not to exceed $24, with a 50% deposit due now and the rest to be paid once the modules are implemented was approved. Jeff Woodward, Director of Public Works, requested approval to repair valley gutter, parking, and ADA ramps in preparation for the reconstruction of Ash Street for an amount not to exceed $56, Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the request to repair valley gutter, parking, and ADA ramps in preparation for the reconstruction of Ash Street for an amount not to exceed $56, was approved. Mr. Woodward requested approval of the Fiscal Capability Summary for the 2014 KDHE Revolving Loan, adding the reconstruction of lift station #4 and authorize the Mayor to sign all related documents. Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the request of the Fiscal Capability Summary for the 2014 KDHE Revolving Loan, adding the reconstruction of lift station #4 and authorization for the Mayor to sign all related documents was approved. Mr. Woodward requested approval of the Fiscal Sustainability Plan for the 2015 KDHE Revolving Loan and authorization for the Mayor to sign all related documents. Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the request of the Fiscal Sustainability Plan for the 2015 KDHE Revolving Loan and authorization for the Mayor to sign all related documents was approved. Mr. Woodward requested approval to hire Kleinsorge Construction to replace the existing door in the brick building, rebuild the frame and exhaust fan for an amount not to exceed $4,

4 Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the request to hire Kleinsorge Construction to replace the existing door in the brick building, rebuild the frame and exhaust fan for an amount not to exceed $4, was approved. Mr. Woodward gave an update on the Avenue A Reconstruction Project. The contractor has requested to start phase II on Friday, February 26, Nick Gregory, City Administrator, requested approval of an agreement with MTC to run conduit for fiber optics to the Community Building and Municipal Court. This is just to place the conduit not for fiber. Upon m/s/c (Brown/Moore) unanimously, the agreement was approved and the City Administrator was given authorization to sign the agreement. Mr. Gregory requested approval of the C.A.R.S. Club Cruise In Event to be held on April 29, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Upon m/s/c (Moore/Wiens) unanimously, the request of the C.A.R.S. Club Cruise In Event to be held on April 29, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. was approved. Mr. Gregory requested approval for the 2016 Relay for Life Event to be held on June 3, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Wall Park. Upon m/s/c (Moore/Wiens) unanimously, the request for the 2016 Relay for Life Event to be held on June 3, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Wall Park was approved. Mr. Gregory informed the media that the City will hold a budget revision meeting on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the East Board Room. Mr. Gregory informed the City Commission and the media that there will be a public hearing for an EDX Tax Abatement for Central Plastics, Inc. at the February 29, 2016 City Commission meeting at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Gregory requested approval of the 24-7 Travel Store Drainage Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. Upon m/s/c (Moore/Wiens) unanimously, the request of the 24-7 Travel Store Drainage Agreement and authorization for the Mayor to sign was approved. Upon m/s/c (Moore/Wiens) unanimously, the following wages were approved: Ryan Aguilar, Fire Department Fire Fighter $13.69/hr to $13.95/hr

5 Justin Walker, Engineering Engineering Technician $25.94/hr to $27.18/hr Cameron Schrag, Street Department Equipment Operator I $16.79/hr to $17.65/hr Bo Moddelmog, Administration Deputy City Clerk/Assistant to City Administrator $19.71/hr to $20.66/hr Ayeshah Mullen, Police Department Patrol Officer $17.86/hr Effective 3/14/2016 Upon m/s/c (Wiens/Moore) unanimously, the following Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses were approved: Walmart #993, 205 S. Centennial Drive, #119396, for sale in original and unopened containers and not for consumption on the premises, to Upon m/s/c (Moore/Wiens) unanimously, the following bonds were approved: Kruse Corporation, Wichita, KS, $5,000 Plumbing Bond, Merchants Bonding Company, #KS , to Kruse Corporation, Wichita, KS, $5,000 Mechanical Bond, Merchants Bonding Company, #KS 46007, to The meeting adjourned at 9:16 a.m. Thomas A. Brown, Mayor Tamra K. Seely, City Clerk