City Council
Regular MeetingSpring Hill, KS · December 12, 2024
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City of Spring Hill, Kansas
Minutes of City Council Regular Session
December 12, 2024
A Regular Session of the City Council was held in the Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison, Council
Chambers, Spring Hill, Kansas on December 12, 2024. The meeting convened at 7:00p.m. with Mayor
Berkey presiding and Glenda Gerrity, City Clerk, recording.
Councilmembers in attendance: Chad Young
Brian Peel
Chip VanHouden
Kristin Feeback
Mike Grant
Staff in attendance: Lane Massey, City Administrator
Rhonda Dunn, Finance Director
Cindy Henson, Chief of Police
Jacob Speer, Public Works Director
Monakisha Jones, Human Resources Director
Alysen Abel, City Engineer
Consultants in attendance: Spencer Low, City Attorney
Tyler Ellsworth, Bond Counsel
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the mayor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll of the City Council. With a quorum present, the meeting commenced.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The mayor requested to add an executive session.
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to approve the agenda as amended
Motion carried 5-0-0.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Bill Peterman, 19431 W. 200th Street, spoke about road conditions on Ridgeview Road, between 191st
Street, south to 199th Street.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes: November 14, 2024, Regular Meeting
2. Approval of Minutes: November 18, 2024, Special Meeting
3. Consider Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage License Renewal Applications for 2025
4. Consider Approval of Appropriation Order No. 2024-12-12
5. Consider Approval of Site Plan (SP-24-7), Spring Hill Storage 1 (Wiswell Storage), East of US169
Hwy and West of Webster Street, HJD Architecture
6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-R-16: Corporate Limits and Boundaries of the City of
Spring Hill
7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-R-17: Designating the 2025 Emergency Snow Routes
for the City of Spring Hill
8. Consider Support of the Funding Recommendations from the United Community Services of
Johnson County for the Humans Services Fund for 2025 Approval
9. Consider Approval of Invoice from Inland Truck Parks & Service for Repairs to Unit 203 (Dump
Truck)
Motion by Young, seconded by Feeback , to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
FORMAL COUNCIL ACTION
10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-R-18: A Resolution determining the advisability of
certain improvements for the Fox Hollow Special Benefit District
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-R-17, determining the
advisability of certain improvements in the City of Spring Hill, Kansas, and authorizing and providing
for the making of such improvements in accordance with the findings of the Governing Body and
K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq. (Fox Hollow Special Benefit District).
Motion carried 5-0-0.
11. Consider Approval of Letter of Credit Agreement in connection with Fox Hollow Special Benefit
District
Motion by Young, seconded by Feeback, to approve Letter of Credit Agreement in connection with
Fox Hollow Special Benefit District.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-R-19: A Resolution providing for the adoption of the
2024 Edition of the Employee Handbook for the City of Spring Hill, Kansas
Motion by Young, seconded by Peel, to approve Resolution 2024-R-19 for the 2024 Edition of the
Employee Handbook to be effective December 12, 2024.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
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13. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-R-20: A Resolution providing for the range of salaries of
various City officers and employees of the City of Spring Hill, Kansas pursuant to Section 1-401 of
the Spring Hill Municipal Code
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to approve Resolution 2024-R-20 with the minimum for
officers and sergeants, respectively at $28.85 and $39.38 hourly rate, rounding in favor of the
employee so may be slightly off from $60,000 and $81,910, to be effective February 1, 2025.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
14. Consider the Selection of Paycor to provide Human Resources and Payroll Services software
Motion by Young, seconded by Peel, to approve the agreement with Paycor to provide human
resource and payroll services software and authorize the mayor to sign the agreement.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
15. Consider Approval of an updated Exhibit A to the Waste Management Contract with the City of
Spring Hill
Motion by Young, seconded by Grant, to approve the updated Exhibit A to the Waste Management
Contract dated 12/9/2021 and authorize the mayor to sign the documents.
Moton carried 5-0-0.
16. Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-18: An Ordinance creating and enacting Chapter XX of
the Spring Hill Municipal Code, providing for Sewer System Benefit Areas and Development
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to approve Ordinance 2024-18, an Ordinance creating
and enacting Chapter XX of the Spring Hill Municipal Code, providing for Sewer System Benefit Areas
and Development.
Motion carried by roll of the Governing Body 5-0-0. Grant-yes, VanHouden-yes, Feeback-yes, Peel-
yes, Young-yes, , Berkey-yes.
17. Consider Approval of Ordinance No. 2024-19: An Ordinance Amending Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of
Chapter III, Article 1 of Chapter VI and Articles 3 and 5 of Chapter VIII of the Code of the City Spring
Hill, Kansas, to refer all questions of fees to the City’s Comprehensive Schedule of Fees to be set by
Resolution
Motion by Young, seconded by Peel, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-19, an Ordinance Amending
Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Chapter III, Article 1 of Chapter VI and Articles 3 and 5 of Chapter VIII of
the Code of the City Spring Hill, Kansas, to refer all questions of fees to the City’s Comprehensive
Schedule of Fees to be set by Resolution.
Motion carried by roll of the Governing Body 5-0-0. VanHouden-yes, Feeback-yes, Peel-yes, Young-
yes, Grant-yes, Berkey-yes.
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18. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-R-21: Resolution of the City of Spring Hill, Kansas,
establishing a comprehensive listing of fees and charges as authorized under the Municipal Code of
Spring Hill, Kansas
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R-21, a Resolution of the
City of Spring Hill, Kansas, establishing a comprehensive listing of fees and charges as authorized under
the Municipal Code of Spring Hill, Kansas; further rescinding all other resolutions in conflict with this
resolution.
Motion carried 5-0-0
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Announcements and reports were given by the Governing Body and staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION NO. 1
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to recess into Executive Session for ten (10) minutes to
discuss matters of non-elected personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 (b) (1) of the Kansas Open Meetings
Act. The open meeting will resume in the City Council Chambers at 8:53p.m. No formal action is
anticipated following the session. Persons to be in attendance are Lane Massey, City Administrator and
Spencer Low, City Attorney.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
The meeting recessed at 8:43p.m.
The Mayor stated to let the record reflect that the Governing Body reconvened into the open meeting at
8:53p.m., with everyone present. No votes were taken, or decisions made during the executive session.
The discussion was limited to the subjects stated.
Extended
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to extend the executive session for ten (10) minutes.
Motion Amended by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to add Chief Cindy Henson to the executive session.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to recess into executive session and return at 9:05pm.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
The meeting recessed at 8:55p.m.
The Mayor stated to let the record reflect that the Governing Body reconvened into the open meeting at
9:05p.m., with everyone present. No votes were taken, or decisions made during the executive session.
The discussion was limited to the subjects stated.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION NO. 2
Motion by Young, seconded by Peel, to recess into Executive Session for ten (10) minutes for the
preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 (b) (6) of the Kansas
Open Meetings Act. The open meeting will resume in the City Council Chambers at 9:17p.m. No formal
action is anticipated following the session. Persons to be in attendance are Lane Massey, City
Administrator and Jacob Speer, Public Works Director
Motion carried 5-0-0.
The meeting recessed at 9:07p.m.
The Mayor stated to let the record reflect that the Governing Body reconvened into the open meeting at
9:17p.m., with everyone present. No votes were taken, or decisions made during the executive session.
The discussion was limited to the subjects stated.
ADJOURN
Motion by Young, seconded by VanHouden, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0-0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:18p.m.
Glenda Gerrity, City Clerk
Approved by the Governing Body on December 30, 2024, special meeting.
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