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City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026 07:00 PM 7651 E. Central Park Ave, Bel Aire, KS

I.CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jim Benage

II.ROLL CALL

  1. Greg Davied                   Tyler Dehn                    Emily Hamburg        
    Brandon McIntosh                   Mike Proctor        

III.OPENING PRAYER:

  1. A.Gary Green

IV.PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. A.Boy Scout Troop #585

V.DETERMINE AGENDA ADDITIONS

VI.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Approval of Minutes of the September 1, 2026 City Council meeting.

  2. B.Reappoint Deryk Faber to the Planning Commission, term effective from October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2029.

  3. C.Accept Petitions for Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Sewer, and Water Distribution System Improvements to serve Lycee Addition.

  4. D.Adopt A Resolution Determining the Advisability of the Making of Certain Internal Improvements in the City Of Bel Aire; Making Certain Findings with Respect Thereto; Authorizing and Providing for the Making of the Improvements In Accordance With Such Findings (Sanitary Sewer Improvements/Lycee Addition); And Amending, Restating And Repealing Resolution No. R-2024-11.

  5. E.Adopt A Resolution Determining the Advisability of the Making of Certain Internal Improvements in the City Of Bel Aire; Making Certain Findings with Respect Thereto; Authorizing and Providing for the Making of the Improvements In Accordance With Such Findings (Stormwater Drainage Improvements/Lycee Addition).

  6. F.Adopt A Resolution Determining the Advisability of the Making of Certain Internal Improvements in the City Of Bel Aire; Making Certain Findings with Respect Thereto; Authorizing and Providing for the Making of the Improvements In Accordance With Such Findings (Water System Improvements/Lycee Addition); And Amending, Restating And Repealing Resolution No. R-2024-12.

Action: Motion to (approve / table / deny) the Consent Agenda as (listed / amended) and authorize the Mayor to sign.

Motion _______ Second _______ Vote _______ 

VII.DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE

  1. A.Consideration of Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-17 in the amount of $667,857.55.

    Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-17.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________ 

VIII.CITY REQUESTED APPEARANCES

  1. A.Boy Scout Troop #585

IX.PUBLIC HEARING: If you wish to speak, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card at the podium and give it to the City Clerk before the meeting begins. When you are called on by the Mayor, please go to the podium, speak into the microphone, and state your name and address before giving your comments. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes in the interest of time. If more time is needed, you may request an extension from the Mayor.

  1. A.The purpose of the public hearing is to hear any and all written or oral objections to the respective assessments considered in the Ordinance Levying Special Assessments on the agenda.

    Action: Motion to close the Public Hearing.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________ 

X.CITIZENS CONCERNS: If you wish to speak, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card at the podium and give it to the City Clerk before the meeting begins. When you are called on by the Mayor, please go to the podium, speak into the microphone, and state your name and address before giving your comments. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes in the interest of time. If more time is needed, you may request an extension from the Mayor.

XI.REPORTS
A.      Council Member Reports
B.      Mayor's Report
C.      City Attorney Report
D.      City Manager Report

XII.ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND FINAL ACTIONS

  1. A.Consideration of An Ordinance Levying Special Assessments on Certain Property to Pay the Costs of Internal Improvements in the City of Bel Aire, Kansas, as Previously Authorized by Resolution Nos. R-2022-49, R-2023-01, R-2023-02, R-2023-09, R-2023-10, R-2025-07, R-2025-08, R-2023-11, R-2023-12, R-2023-13, R-2023-14 And R-2023-18 of the City; and Providing for the Collection of Such Special Assessments.

    Action: Motion to (adopt / deny / table) An Ordinance Levying Special Assessments on Certain Property to Pay the Costs of Internal Improvements in the City of Bel Aire, Kansas, as Previously Authorized by Resolution Nos. R-2022-49, R-2023-01, R-2023-02, R-2023-09, R-2023-10, R-2025-07, R-2025-08, R-2023-11, R-2023-12, R-2023-13, R-2023-14 And R-2023-18 of the City; and Providing for the Collection of Such Special Assessments, and authorize all required signatures.

    Motion _______ Second ________ Roll Call Vote:

    Greg Davied _____  Tyler Dehn _____  Emily Hamburg _____

    Brandon McIntosh _____ Mike Proctor _____

  2. B.Consideration of Letter of Intent to Issue Industrial Revenue Bonds and Provide Other Incentives for the Development of KVH Chophouse.

    Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) the Letter of Intent to Issue Industrial Revenue Bonds and Provide Other Incentives for the Development of KVH Chophouse.

    Motion________ Second_________ Vote_________

  3. C.Consideration of approving Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) Work Order No 26-26 for Bel Aire 45th St N, Revised Plan Review in the amount not to exceed $22,500.00.

    Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) PEC Work Order No 26-26 for Bel Aire 45th St N, Revised Plan Review in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00, and authorize the Mayor to sign.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote________

  4. D.Consideration of accepting a bid and agreement for an Upfitted Dump Truck.

    Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the bid from Don Hattan Ford, Inc. in the amount of $110,577.00; and approve the agreement (As Presented / As Amended); and authorize the Mayor and city staff to sign all necessary documents.

    Motion _____ Second _____  Vote ______

  5. E.Consideration of accepting a bid and agreement for a UTV vehicle.

    Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the bid from Ravenscraft Implement, Inc. in the amount of $25,058.08; and approve the agreement (As Presented / As Amended); and authorize the Mayor and city staff to sign all necessary documents.

    Motion _____ Second _____  Vote ______

  6. F.Consideration of electing three (3) Voting Delegates to the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Business Meeting and Convention of Voting Delegates on October 10, 2026.

    Action: Motion to (elect / deny / table) _______, _______ and _______ as Bel Aire Voting Delegates to the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Business Meeting and Convention of Voting Delegates.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________ 

  7. G.Consideration of electing three (3) alternate voting delegates to the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Business Meeting and Convention of Voting Delegates on October 10, 2026.

    Action: Motion to (elect / deny / table) _______, _______ and _______ as Bel Aire Alternate Voting Delegates to the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Business Meeting and Convention of Voting Delegates.

    Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________ 

XIII.EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. A.Action: Motion to recess into executive session to discuss with legal counsel and receive legal advice related to pending litigation. The discussion will be pursuant to K.S.A. 75- 4319(b)(2) for legal consultation with Neil Gosch, which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship. Invite Neil Gosch, Katherine Chlumsky, City Manager and City Attorney. The meeting will be for a period of (______) minutes, and the open meeting will resume in City Council Chambers at (______) p.m.   

    Motion ______ Second ______ Vote ______ 

XIV.DISCUSSION AND FUTURE ISSUES

  1. A.Discussion on USD 259 Bond Issue

XV.ADJOURNMENT

Action: Motion to adjourn.

Motion _______  Second _______  Vote _______ 

Additional Attachments:

  1. A.Financial Report, August 2026

  2. B.Recreation Report, August 2026

  3. C.City Manager's Report - September 15, 2026

Notice
It is possible that sometime between 6:30 and 7:00 PM immediately prior to this meeting, during breaks, and directly after the meeting, a majority of the Governing Body may be present in the Council Chambers or the lobby of City Hall. No one is excluded from these areas during these times. Video of this meeting can be streamed at www.belaireks.gov and on YouTube. Please make sure all cell phones and other electronics are turned off and put away.