City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 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: Father Andrew Labenz

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

V.DETERMINE AGENDA ADDITIONS

VI.CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.Approval of Minutes of the January 6, 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. 26-01 in the amount of $685,896.22.

   Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-01.

   Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________ 

VIII.CITY REQUESTED APPEARANCES

1. A.Jesse Miller - Update on Steering Committee for Sedgwick County Fire District No 1

2. B.Becky Lewis, Burns & McDonnell - odor control chemical pilot findings and pretreatment report

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 The Cost Share Agreement Approving Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Authority to Award Contract for Construction of 45th Street from Oliver to Woodlawn Roadway Reconstruction.

   Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the Cost Share Agreement with KDOT, and authorize city staff and the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.

   Motion _____ Second _____ Vote _____

2. B.Consideration of Agreement with Nowak Construction for Hydro-Excavation Services Along 45th Street Between Oliver and Woodlawn at $58,900.00.

   Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the Agreement with Nowak Construction at a cost not to exceed $58,900.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign. 

   Motion _____ Second _____ Vote _____

3. C.Consideration of Professional Engineering Consultants Work Order No 26-03 for Bel Aire Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Updates.

   Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) Professional Engineering Consultants Work Order No 26-03 for Bel Aire Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Updates in the amount of $30,000 plus reimbursable expenses 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 ______

XIII.DISCUSSION AND FUTURE ISSUES

XIV.ADJOURNMENT

Action: Motion to adjourn.

Motion _______  Second _______  Vote _______ 

Additional Attachments:

1. A.2025 Recreation, Pool, & Senior Participation

2. B.Rec Activities, December 2025

3. C.City Manager's Report - January 20, 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.