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City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 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: Gary Green

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

V.DETERMINE AGENDA ADDITIONS

VI.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Approval of Minutes of the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting.

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. 26-03 in the amount of $1,117,609.85.

    Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-03.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________ 

VIII.CITY REQUESTED APPEARANCES

  1. A.Garver - Proposed Improvements to 45th Street

IX.CITIZEN 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.

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

XI.ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND FINAL ACTIONS

  1. A.Consideration of An Agreement for Federal-Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services By Consultant (Cost Plus Net Fee CE Agreement) by and between the City of Bel Aire, Kansas, Sedgwick County, and the Kansas Department of Transportation for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path (KDOT BLP Project No 87 N-0806-01).

    Action: Motion to (accept / deny / table) An Agreement for Federal-Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services with Sedgwick County, and the Kansas Department of Transportation for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path and authorize the Mayor to sign.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

  2. B.Consideration of a Contract between the Secretary of Transportation, Kansas Department of Transportation and the City of Bel Aire, Kansas for participation in the High Risk Urban Roads Program (Project No. U-2611-01, KDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety).

    Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) the Contract between the Secretary of Transportation, Kansas Department of Transportation and the City of Bel Aire, Kansas for participation in the High Risk Urban Roads Program and authorize the Mayor to sign.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

  3. C.Consideration of a Purchase Contract for (1) New Forklift at $37,563.70.

    Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) a Purchase Contract with Lift Truck Center for 1 New Forklift at a cost not to exceed $37,563.70, and authorize the Mayor to sign.

    Motion _____ Second _____  Vote ______ 

  4. D.Consideration of A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City Of Bel Aire, Kansas Amending Its Resolution No. R-22-37, Which Relates to the Advisability of Issuing Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Purpose of Financing the Acquiring, Equipping and Constructing Of a Storage Facility to be Located in the City (Bel Aire Secure Storage, LLC).

    Action: Motion to (adopt / deny / table) A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City Of Bel Aire, Kansas Amending Its Resolution No. R-22-37, Which Relates to the Advisability of Issuing Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Purpose of Financing the Acquiring, Equipping and Constructing Of a Storage Facility to be Located in the City and authorize the Mayor to sign.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

XII.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, City Attorney and City Engineer. 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 ______

  2. B.Action: Motion to recess into executive session to discuss the performance review of the City Attorney. The discussion will be pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel. 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 ___________ 

XIII.DISCUSSION AND FUTURE ISSUES

  1. A.Discussion of WAMPO Call For Projects 

XIV.ADJOURNMENT

Action: Motion to adjourn.

Motion _______  Second _______  Vote _______ 

Additional Attachments:

  1. A.Rec Activities, January 2026

  2. B.UAC Minutes, December 2025

  3. C.January 2026 Monthly Budget Report and quarterly Treasurer's Report for Q4 2025

  4. D.City Manager's Report - February 17, 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.