WELCOME TO

AMERICUS

FOUNDED IN 1857

“A PLACE TO CALL HOME”

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD City Hall

1st Monday @ 7:00 p.m.

AMERICUS RECREATION ORGANIZATION USD 251 Cafeteria

3rd Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING

City Hall 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.

FIRE BOARD MEETING Library

2nd Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m.

TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BOARD Library

4th Monday @ 5:30 p.m.

MUNICIPAL COURT City Hall

2nd Wednesday @ 3:00 p. m.

AMERICUS TOWNSHIP Library

Last Tuesday @ 8:00 p.m.

RWD #1 BOARD 3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 Water Board Office

2501 W. 18th, Emporia

August, 2020

1st - Vicki Jones

Hadley Kellison

5th - Koston Heiman

11th - Layton Succi

12th - Ashley Fehr

18th - Lea Hamlin

19th - Darrett King

Deloris Hensley

20th - Zachariah Lee

Jaxon Posey

22nd - Braden Heins

24th - Caleigh Smart

Nancy Wells

25th Sherry Duncan

26th - Annie Adams

Jalaine King

27th - Wanda Lara

29th - Beth Voorhees

31st - Aubrey Morgan

Logan Schlimme

Joshua Posey

Dean & MaryBeth Horton

August 1st

Fred & Christine Zumbrunn

August 5th

Mark & Katherine Morgan

August 14th

Chanoc & Cheryle Domenech

August 19th

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From City Hall: The following minutes are from the July 14th business meeting. As of print time the minutes have not been approved by the council.

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL: Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Dustin Wright. Council members present were NUESSEN, BURTON, HINRICHS, BIRK and HAMLIN. Also present were City Clerk Marcia Johnson, Police Chief Jody

Meyers and maintenance Nick Gadino.

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: No visitors present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 9, 2020 business meeting. Moved by HAMLIN to approve the minutes of June 9th

. Motion

seconded by NUESSEN, 5-0 vote.

BILLS TO PAY: Moved by HINRICHS to pay the July bills in the amount of $12,671.76. Motion seconded by BURTON, 5-0

vote.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: HINRICHS reported on Project Playscape. HINRICHS has been updating the Project Playscape Facebook page. Fundraising for the ball field complex has reached the $40,000 mark. Cow patty Bingo is coming up on July 25

th. 52 of the 99 spots have been spoken for. HINRICHS did an on-air interview for the ball field project with

KVOE. The Poker Run that was held on July 4th raised $1,900. There were 42 vehicles and over 100 people that participat-

ed. There are currently a couple other fundraisers ongoing.

Maintenance is monitoring the water usage at the park due to high usage readings. There has been damage to the toilets, parts have been replaced. A new cork board has been placed in the Project Playscape message board. Maintenance has been keeping the bathrooms clean and disinfected. The limb dump is going well. With commercial dumping not allowed,

maintenance has been able to keep up. Maintenance has also been filling potholes and paint parking stalls. Sewer clean-ing was done this past month. Several problem areas were identified. A sewer clean-out had been mowed over, mainte-nance has replaced the cap and place a post by the cleanout to prevent getting hit again. A lot of the infiltration of water into the system is from open cleanouts and manholes. The manholes will need rehab work. There were several residents

that reported smoke in their homes.

ADOPT THE AGENDA: Moved by HINRICHS to adopt the agenda with the addition of #9 USD 251 staff picnic. Motion se-

conded by NUESSEN, 5-0 vote.

1. 2021 BUDGET: Approve for publication. The final budget has a slightly higher tax levy than the draft budget, 2.3 mils

higher than the 2020 levy. This is the result of the estimated valuation being $55,000 lower than the amount used in the draft budget and levying taxes for lease payments on the backhoe and increased police expenditures. The general fund was the only budget changing from the draft budget. Based on additional information from the state estimated sales tax collection was reduced $5,000 and franchise tax was reduced $1,000. The transfer for utility truck replacement was re-duced to $3,000 from $10,000. These charges resulted in the street budget for commodities going from $45,000 to $40,000, leaving $70,000 for chip and seal work. The final budget was adjusted to include $4,000 for community center utilities, insurance and the annual payment to the food pantry. Moved by NUESSEN to approve the 2021 budget for publi-

cation. Motion seconded by HAMLIN, 5-0 vote.

2. FILED COMPLAINT: A filed complaint along with pictures has been received on the condition of the mobile home park

at 115 Main from several residents. The complaint mentioned there is no overall upkeep, partially torn down mobiles homes with debris left lying around, mobile homes falling apart, vacant mobile homes, trees, tall grass and weeds growing up by the mobile homes, furniture and appliances sitting outside. The council will address the issues during the next agen-

da item.

3. CONDEMNATION: Consideration of properties to be condemned. The council was given an updated list of properties

of concern. The list includes vacant mobile homes in both mobile home parks, homes that are uninhabitable, vacant hous-

es and properties that are a blight to the community, also on the list are properties that have not paid property taxes over a 3-year period. A letter has been sent out to the owners of the properties with the most concerns. City Hall is researching to determine and locate the owners of the mobile homes in the mobile home parks. There is concern, the house at 7 Fourth has broken windows and is open to the elements. A letter will be sent to the owner to have the property secured. 401 Main Street was discussed as a blight on Main Street, a letter is to be sent notifying the owner that the property is on the

watch list for condemnation.

4. COMMUNITY CENTER: Rental policy and application. Approval of sign. A draft of the rental policy and application were

considered by the council. The utilities are all scheduled to transfer over on the 31st of July. Hooks would be placed for

renters to use for decorations, no use of tape or adhesives are to be used on the walls. At this time all kitchen utensils, pots, pans and dishes would be up to the renter to provide. Long term use groups would be required to make a request to the council. A checkoff list would be done prior to the rental and after the rental to check for cleanliness. A draft of a Communi-

ty Center sign was given to the council, the sign would be 73” x 12”.

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CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA (as of print time) Tuesday, August 11th 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. City Hall

PUBLIC HEARING: 2021 Budget hearing.

1. COMMUNITY CENTER:

2. CONDEMNATION: Update of progress.

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property.

4. AMERICUS DAYS: Approval of use of park and temporary liquor license for the ball field.

5. RESOLUTION 276: Junk vehicle

We invite our community to join us. Mayor Dustin Wright, Council President Lea Hamlin, Britney Hinrichs, Kayla Burton, Larry Birk and Nicky Nuessen

July: 31

Aug: 1 7 & 8 14 & 15 21 & 22 28 & 29

5. CITY LIMB DUMP: Ordinance no. 600 and approval of purchase of sign. Letters were sent to local tree services letting them know we no longer allow commercial dumping. Section 3 of the ordinance would be used for a sign stating what is not allowed to be dumped at

the site. Moved by HAMLIN to approve ordinance #600. Motion seconded by BIRK, 5-0 vote.

6. CHIP & SEAL PROJECT: Approval of purchase of materials. The cost of the oil and rock would run $16,000. Moved by HINRICHS for Larry (Councilmember BIRK) to sign off on the bid, not to exceed $16,000. Motion seconded by NUESSEN, 5-0 vote. Moved by HINRICHS to

purchase up to $3,000 of rock for the chip and seal project. Motion seconded by BIRK, 5-0 vote.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property. Moved by HAMLIN to go into executive session for 10 minutes with council and clerk present at 8:30 p.m. for preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property. Motion se-

conded by HINRICHS. 5-0.

HAMLIN moved to extend the executive session for 5 minutes at 8:40 p.m.. Motion seconded by BURTON, 5-0 vote. Moved by

HAMLIN to go back into regular session at 8:47 seconded by NUESSEN, 5-0 vote.

NHHS PROM: Request for use of the park and shelter house for prom. July 25th

. NHHS would like to hold prom on July 25th

at the park. The committee has received approval from the county health department with stipulations. The prom is pending depending on interest. Moved by HAMLIN to approve the use of the park and shelter house on July 25

th and to wave the curfew hour. Motion

seconded by HINRICHS, 5-0 vote.

USD 251: Staff picnic at the park. USD 251 is requesting the use of the city park on August 13th

for a staff picnic. Consensus of the council to

approve the use of the park on Aug 13th

by USD 251.

Moved by NUESSEN to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. Motion seconded by BURON, 5-0 vote.

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Americus Police Department

AMERICUS

POLICE

Code Enforcement June - July 2020

409 Oak St. - Overhanging trees in roadway

219 Main St. - Overhanging trees in roadway

612 Maple St. - Trees & Mowing notice

102 Main St. #1 - Overhanging trees in roadway

102 Main St. # 11 & 12 Nuisance

311 Elm St. - Trash, Appliances & Mowing notice

555 Pine St. - Overhanging trees in roadway

601 Orange St. - Overhanging trees in roadway

411 Cherry St. - No building permit

600 Pine St. - Weeds

Cindy’s Leather Repair 2348 Rd F4 across the road from the Baptist Church

All types of leather repairing:

*Belts * Purses

*Saddles * Boots/Shoes

*Zipper Repair

*Replace Shoe Heel

*Prescription Shoe Lifts

Call Cindy Edmiston

443-5993 Leave a Message Dine in or Carry out on

Saturday, August 15th, 7am -10am

Menu: Fresh cooked sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, eggs, fried

potatoes, breakfast burritos, coffee/juice. $7.00/person.

To Go Orders are available! Pre-Orders are appreciated for large or-

ders via Facebook message or call 620-528-3777 during the breakfast

05.27.20 Claudio Valdes, Topeka, Spd. 38/20

$176.00

04.22.20 Yvonne White, Americus, unregistered

dogs. $83.00

03.17.20 Frankie Smallwood, Americus, unregis-

tered dogs. $83.00

City of Americus Police Department has a new number for all non-emergency calls 620-487-5899.

Emergency Calls dial 911.

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Americus United Methodist Church 413 Walnut, Americus, KS 620-443-5371

New hours from June 21st - Sept. 06

Adult Sunday School Sundays at 10:45 am

Worship Service Sundays at 9:30 am Children’s Sunday School During services

Americus Community Food Pantry Tuesday Saturday

Aug. 11th Aug 22nd

6:30 pm. - 8 pm. 10:00 am. - 11:30 am. Open to anyone in need. No Restrictions.

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Social distancing practices will be in place.

During services a nursery is available. We invite all to join us.

During inclement weather conditions, listen

to KVOE radio for schedule changes.

Countryside

Baptist Church 6 First Street, P.O. Box 524

Americus, KS 66835

Sunday

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship (nursery available) 6:30 p.m. Evening Service with praise music WEDNESDAY

6:30 p.m. Youth Group for grades K thru 12 6:30 p.m. Christian programs for adults

For more information:

For Worship, call Pastor Rick Smith at (620) 273-8407

For Sunday School, call Brenda at (620)366-1965

For Youth Group, call Carla at (620) 794-1361

For a Bus Ride to Church, call (620)443-5177

At this time

Services are

not being held

due to the

COVID-19

pandemic.

Watch our Facebook page and website for

more information.

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DEE GIESWEIN Gieswein Insurance Agency

420 E. Main

Council Grove, KS 66846

620-767-5636

dgieswein@farmersagent.com

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Harry & Lloyds Sports Bar 608 Main Street Phone 443-5066

New menu items

New Pizza flavors: Buffalo chicken Chicken Taco BBQ Chicken Wings now available.

You may order carry out service by calling -

620-443-5066

We are OPEN!!

with social distancing

Outdoor seating available on the patio.

Open

Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 p - 8:00 p

Friday & Saturday 5:00 p - 2:00 a

Sunday 3:00 p - 7:00 p

Travel & Exposure Related Isolation / Quarantine

Those who have traveled to the following loca-tions need to quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Kansas. This applies to both Kansas residents and those visiting Kansas:

• Arizona, Florida

• Been on a cruise ship or river cruise

• Traveled internationally

The travel list was updated July14 and will be updat-

ed/reviewed in approximately 2 weeks.

Please note these quarantine orders do not apply to criti-cal infrastructure sectors needed to continue operations during this pandemic. Public health, including hospitals, clinics, law enforcement, meatpacking supply, etc. need to have the staffing resources to continue serving Kansans. While KDHE strongly recommends these quarantine re-

strictions for everyone, we do recognize that services need to continue. KDHE encourages facilities to ensure they have updated their Emergency Preparedness Plans and implement protocols to ensure that no employee comes to work symptomatic. Find resources in the Businesses and

Employers toolkit.

KDHE CORNA VIRUS

TRAVEL INFORMATION

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Air Conditioning

Specialists

~ Heating

~ Cooling

~ Refrigeration

~ Free Estimates

Casey Crist 620.343.0889

Linda & Robert Clark

620-443-5257

Please leave a message if no answer.

Call

for all your

residential or

commercial

electrical needs.

620-487-5663

EK REAL ESTATE, INC

1201 W. 6th - Emporia, Ks

Financing! Americus is eligible for 100% Rural Develop-

ment financing. Ask us about first time home buyers grants

available for qualified buyers.

Lacie Hamlin - Cell: (620) 481- 0213 :

Email: laciehamlin@gmail.com

T hinking of Selling your Home?

Call us for a free Market

Analysis to assist in

determining what your

home is worth as well

as tips on

getting it ready to put

on the market.

Americus

5:00 p - 6:30 p

Every Friday in the

Americus City Park

If your interested in becoming a vendor at the Farmer’s

Market contact Jessica Hopkins

www.emporiafarmersmarket.org

620-343-6555

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Keep up to date on Americus Recreation

Organization Facebook page or Americusrec.com

for more information contact :

Jesse McKee 620-757-1979

E-mail the ARO board at:

americusrec@gmail.com Visit our web page at:

www.americusrec.com

M.A.D. Plumbing & General

Maintenance

Free Estimates

Mark Dixon 406 Hackberry

Americus, Ks

620-443-5386 or 620-794-1417

Small Engine Repair

2348 Rd F4 Across the road from the Baptist Church

We service lawn mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, tillers, and small engines.

Chainsaw sharpening, mower blades and parts available.

PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE.

WE ARE REASONABLY PRICED.

Call Larry Edmiston: 443-5993 or 794-4501

Leave a message

We are meeting in person.

Full access to online resources by TOPS

Guide & magazine subscription by TOPS6”

Annual Fees $32 + tax

Private weekly weigh-in for accountability

Weight-loss support by other members

Americus United Methodist Church

6:00 to 6:30 Monday Evenings

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Lyon County

Recycle Trailer The recycle trailer is located on the south

side of the grade school gym.

Aug. Schedule

5th & 19th

Sept. Schedule

2nd & 16th

PRSRT STD

ECRWSS

U.S.POSTAGE

PAID

EDDM Retail

August

Americus Recycling Center

Located behind City Hall

Recycle items only.

Please break down all boxes and rinse all containers.

Empty trash containers/bags into bins, do not dispose of plastic bags in the recycle bins.

City Hall Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

PO Box 526

Americus, KS 66835

Phone: 620-443-5655

Fax: 620-443-5644

www.cityofamericus.municipalimpact.com

Americus Police Department invites you to

visit their Facebook page

All newsletter submissions need to be into City Hall or emailed to

amcitykelly@yahoo.com on the 23rd of each month.

Postal customer

Americus, Kansas 66835