On the agenda: Meade Approved Meeting Minutes — surveillance camera (Jul 27)

City Council Minutes
July 27, 2026
The meeting was called to order in the Council meeting room at 7:00 p.m. by Council President Lance
DeLissa. Council members present include Roberto Holguin, Brian Kroth, George Lucas, and Jonathan
Unruh. Also present were City Administrator Dean Cordes and City Clerk Christina Redger.
Visitors included Bobbie Allison and James Wondra.
Minutes of the meeting on July 13th, 2026, were approved as written.
Cordes presented an update on the building located at 321 S Baltimore that caught fire in late 2024.
Cordes inspected the residential structure on July 24th, 2026, and presented pictures of the inspection to
the Council. The fire damage was on the SW corner of the building, with damage on the inside, and a
pile of debris on the outside. Cordes presented Resolution 359 for review.
Resolution 359 Summary
A resolution for a hearing to be held September 14th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Office Building
regarding the condemnation of the structure located at 321 S Baltimore.
Motion by Kroth, second by Lucas to approve Resolution 359. Motion carried with all in favor.
Cordes presented an update on the garage located at 115 S Park St. The tin was removed; however the
required repairs were not complete by the due date of July 11th. Cordes stated the property owner asked
for more time to complete the required repairs due to the heat. Council agreed to extend the due date
another 60 days, to be completed by September 11th, 2026. Cordes to follow up.
Cordes presented an update on the Airport lights. The PAPI lights were fixed and working fine, but the
fix that the City employees did for the runway lights did not hold. Cordes to follow up.
Council President DeLissa requested an update on repair of 2021 Hustler mower. Cordes stated that he
has not received quotes, but the other mower is being used for the time being. Councilman Holguin
presented some quotes he found on new Ferris mowers as well as information on other brands. Council
discussed additional options. Cordes to follow up.
Cordes presented an update on the City Shop. There was a break-in during the night/early morning the
previous week, and employees discovered some tools and equipment were stolen. Cordes reviewed
security footage and notified the Sheriff’s Office, the window was broken in. Council suggested
increasing surveillance cameras and software to increase security around the complex. Cordes to
follow up.
Cordes presented request to purchase a new ice machine at the Alley Building. There is a used one that
was provided, however if it doesn’t work, Council approved the new purchase. Cordes to follow up.
Cordes presented a citizen’s request for a food truck/trailer to be set up and start selling food in a
residential neighborhood. Cordes stated that the trailer would not be allowed according to the Zoning
Requirements for properties that were zoned for Residential use. Attorney Kuhns suggested a
Conditional Use Permit be created for review if they choose to move forward. Council discussed the
location, safety, and change to the neighborhood if approved. Cordes to follow up.
Cordes presented request to hire two full time employees for the Power Plant. Motion by Kroth,
second by Holguin to hire Jeremy Pearson and Dale Shelton to start at the Power Plant on August 10th,
2026. Motion carried with all in favor.
Redger presented the Law Enforcement and Treasurer’s Reports for June and quarter two.
Redger presented 4 extension requests for July, and updated that the office would be allowing
payments up to the 10th if approved. Council approved.
Redger presented the Hearing date for the Notice to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for
2027, on Monday, August 24th, at 7:00p.m. The budget meeting and regular City Council
meeting will follow the hearing.

Redger presented the Council with the wheat harvest numbers and asked Council if they want
to hold or sell. Council approved selling the 104.02 bushels. Cordes stated that Milo was
planted, so there could be a Fall harvest as well. Redger to follow up.
Redger presented request to increase the credit card limit in order to purchase computer
equipment for the month of August. Motion by Kroth, second by Unruh to increase the credit
card limit for the month of August to complete necessary purchasing. Roll Call Vote: Unruh
yes, Kroth yes, DeLissa yes, Lucas yes, Holguin yes. Motion carried with all in favor. Redger
to follow up.
Redger presented updated pricing and package options for the City of Meade website and
asked if Council wanted quotes for other options. The website is hosted by CivicPlus, who
also does security and monitoring. Redger also presented the update in the Federal
requirements for ADA compliance. Attorney Kuhns provided additional information on
reasonable efforts and deadlines. Council discussed, and decided to wait on additional package
deals, and keep the original minimal requirements. Redger to follow up.
Redger presented Council with information and business proposal from TextMyGov for City
notifications via cell phone text messages. Council discussed and decided that the City
Website and Facebook page was enough to provide community updates.
Council President DeLissa requested update on the street Sealing. Cordes stated that they
finished three streets so far and were heating oil and are expecting a tanker in the morning so
they could continue.
Councilman Kroth brought forth a citizen complaint about fees on the late return of books to
the Library. Kroth stated the charge was between $80-$85 and he wanted to discuss if that was
extreme, the citizen stated the books were around a week late. In the interest of keeping local
citizens using local facilities, Cordes stated he could reach out to the Librarian to get some
information and return next meeting. Attorney Kuhns stated there could be an additional fee
controlled by a partnering library, such as the Southwest Kansas Learning Library. Cordes to
follow up.
Attorney Kuhns stated there has been no movement with the County tax sale since last
meeting, but the company is still serving and preparing. There was additional discussion about
the process for the sale and what the company will do.
Motion by Kroth, second by Holguin to recess into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss
personnel matters relating to non-elected personnel, to include the Governing Body, City
Administrator, City Clerk, and James Wondra. Motion carried with all in favor. Motion by
Kroth, second by Holguin to recess into executive session for an additional 5 minutes to
discuss personnel matters relating to non-elected personnel, to include the Governing Body,
City Administrator, City Clerk, and James Wondra. Motion carried with all in favor. No action
was taken in Executive Session.
Motion by Kroth, second by Holguin to give Max Kisner a raise based on his superintendent’s
recommendation of merit, retroactive to the beginning of the pay period, July 26th, 2026.
Motion carried with all in favor.
Motion by Unruh, second by Holguin to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with all in favor.

Mitch Brenner, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Redger, City Clerk