The Butler City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 20th.
Pam Craft from the Butler Saddle Club came before the Council to inform the members there would not be a Butler Saddle Club Parade this year. She asked permission for a 5krun/walk/ride, with the starting point at the Fairgrounds arena as well as finishing up back at the arena. The Saddle Club has not mapped out the route yet but will let the authorities know when it’s completed. She also informed the Council that all proceeds would go to Breast Cancer awareness. Council gave permission.
Next on the Agenda was Edwin Nelson regarding a building permit at 305 S. Mechanic. He informed the Council he is making progress in the cleaning up and closing up of his property but needed 30 more days to complete the work. The Council reminded Mr. Nelson he has had several extensions to complete the work already, but reluctantly granted a 30 day extension.
Charles Rush, from the Cook Insurance Agency as well as Dave Johnson from C-Biz came before the Council regarding the City’s insurance coverage. Mr. Rush reminded the Council his agency had handled the City’s insurance previously, and was currently taking care of Bates County’s insurance needs and asked the Council to consider using a local agent as in times past.
Dave Johnson from C-Biz, the company currently handling the City’s insurance needs, spoke of his past relationship with the City and told the Council should they choose to use a local agent; there would not be an issue in changing over since the renewal is already in place. This is for health, dental, vision and life insurance.
After much discussion, the Council put it to a vote and it was a 3 to 3 tie with Mayor Don Malan casting the deciding vote. The Mayor voted to go with the local agent.
The BHS Alumni received permission for the parade on the Butler Square as well as the alumni 5k on May 24th.
Joe Lauber an attorney specializing in Municipal Law, spoke at length with Council regarding Butler’s Economic Development and how to best utilize the potential that Butler has and to map out a plan going forward. He emphasized how the City can set goals and priorities as well as using external and internal resources.
Bryan Phillips asked how the ordinance regarding texting was coming along and was informed it will be discussed in one of the June meetings.
Hoot Owl’s bid for the air conditioning for the City Hall was accepted. The bid came in at $15,775.00 only $775 over budget, but Public Works Director Trent Diehl informed the Council a rebate was coming that would cover part of that cost.
Marla Kash, fm92news
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