City of Peabody considers properties in violation
With the last of the bills paid on the water project, Peabody City Council members reviewed options at its regular meeting Monday night for spending the balance of the contingency fund. The remaining funds total $48,513.19, which must be spent by the city for water-related projects or equipment.
Under consideration is the purchase of a new back-hoe. The current one is 18 years old and will need to be replaced in the near future. Darren Pickens and Councilman Randy Dallke were instructed to look into the costs involved and report back to the council.
An executive session to discuss personnel was held with employee Dennis Pickens. No action was taken by the council on return to open meeting.
Fire Chief Ronnie Harms requested permission to attend a conference of the International Association of Arson Investigators Feb. 4-6 in Topeka. Three additional Peabody fire fighters indicated an interest in attending. After discussion, the council agreed to send Kelly Cook, assistant fire chief.
An ordinance was approved establishing trash collection charges. The new rates reflect a drop in the amount the city charges for trash pick up.
The council appointed the Peabody State Bank as the official bank for the city and the Peabody Gazette-Bulletin as the official newspaper.
In other business the council
— accepted a bid of $659.11 from Frank Woodruff on the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.
— learned that the rates for the Workman's Compensation insurance had decreased because of a lower claim record.
— reviewed a letter from the KDOT in regard to moving a light pole at the intersection of U.S.-50 and Nighthawk Road. The KDOT approved the city's request.
— agreed to maintain the current level of water usage for the two water wells the city is plans to keep.
