City of Ramona
Council Minutes
January 12, 2015
Ramona City Hall
Presiding: Mayor Byron Noeth
Council Present: Billy Alcorn, Art Stroda, Pat Wick, AJ Svoboda, Jay Plank
Guests present: Rohani Alcorn
Staff present: Jessica Gilbert
Reports
The Minutes were read by the city clerk.
Motion: Councilor Alcorn moved to accept the December 2014 meeting minutes as read by Jessica Gilbert. Seconded by Councilor Wick. Motion passed unanimously.
The Treasurer’s Report was given by the city clerk
Motion: Councilor Stroda moved to accept the bills presented for payment. Seconded by Councilor Wick. Motion passed unanimously.
Clerk’s Report
The State of Kansas notified the city of Ramona that the city property—land and City Hall—were granted tax exempt status. Furthermore, because of recent legislation in 2014, the $400 fee for making application for exemption was no longer required when municipalities apply for exemption. The Clerk also explained that Ck 4445 in the amount of $836.77 was returned from Marion County since no payment was required because the City filed paperwork for exemption prior to the due date for taxes.
Jessica Gilbert asked Council if they wished to continue the practice of paying the city maintenance person twice annually (January and July) for daily inspections at the sewer lagoons. She explained that this practice was instituted many years ago when Paul Jones would check the lagoons every day. Gilbert wondered if Council wanted to change this system, since wages have been standardized to $8/hour, and because she was not certain if Dave Staatz was still the person doing the daily inspections, or if council members were inspecting the lagoons, since Dave has a full-time job. Councilor Alcorn affirmed that Dave was still “point person” for the sewer and recommended we not change the compensation method, at this time.
Gilbert asked when the Christmas decorations would be removed from light poles so she could report to Westar. Councilor Stroda said it would happen on the weekend.
Motion: Councilor Alcorn moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilor Plank. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Gilbert, Clerk
City of Ramona
Treasurer’s Report: JANUARY 12, 2015
GENERAL FUND
Beginning Balance 26,848.95
INCOME
State of Ks.-Retail tax860.89
Westar Franchise 155.75
Donation: Stroda, T35.00
Fines: Fleckinger800.00
Marion Road/Bridge36.56
Total Income1,888.20
Journal Entry 2015-1
Ck 4445 voided836.77
Check was to Marion County Treasurer
for property tax payment and since we filed
for exemption, we were not required to pay
Balance prior to Expense29,573.92
EXPENSE
Ck 4446 Westar (Street Lights)290.76
Ck 4448 Judge K. Collett (court mileage)31.20
Ck 4449 Westar (city hall, park)72.26
Ck 4450 VOID
Ck 4452 Jeannie Goza (xmas party)55.41
Ck 4453 Atmos (city hall)84.31
Ck 4454 Rural Water #146.78
Ck 4455 Karstetter & Bina (Fleckinger)283.52
Ck 4456 League of Municipalities (dues)66.20
Ck 4457 KMIT (WC insurance)750.00
Ck 4458 Clark Lumber (maint supply)9.29
Ck 4459 State Treasurer (street bond)560.50
Ck 4460 Kathy Matkins (6 hrs treasurer)44.32
Ck 4461 Jessica Gilbert (23 hrs clerk)169.92
Total Expenses2,464.47
Balance as of January 201527,109.45
Investment Funds5,000.00
32,109.45 (available funds)
Funds on Reserve
Reserve Fund: 4th of July1,099.41
Reserve Fund: Park Improvement398.58
Reserve Fund: Memorial Bench repair500.00
Reserve Fund: Youth Council463.32
January 2015
SEWER FUND
Beginning Balance`6,057.36
Sewer Fees110.00Bailey, Nate $20
Bailey, Nate $20
California Sisters $40
Gilbert $10
Thompson $10
Thornhill $10
Total income110.00
Balance Prior to Expense6,167.36
EXPENSE
Ck 4447 US Post Office (stamps)49.00
Ck 4451 Westar59.74
Ck 4462 State of Kansas (water permit)185.00
Total Expense293.74
Balance as of January 20155,873.62
Investment funds: none
HIGHWAY FUND
Beginning Balance1,744.10
INCOME
None
Total Income-0-
Balance Prior to Expense1,744.10
EXPENSE
None
Total Expense-0-
Balance as of January 20151,744.10
Investment Funds:5,000.00
20,000.00
26,744.10 (available funds)
CITY OF RAMONA MUNICIPAL COURT
Financial Statement for January 2015
Balance carried forward`$450.00
INCOME
Total Income0
Balance Prior to Expense450.00
EXPENSE
None
Total Expense-0-
Balance as of January 2015450.00
