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Winners of the recent Wilson City Council election are sworn in during the April 21 council meeting. Photo by Alan Rusch.
Council approves video surveillance system
By Alan Rusch
Last Updated: April 29, 2009
Those who break the law in the Czech Capital of Kansas may soon find their actions clearly recorded day or night on “candid camera,” thanks to action taken April 21 by the Wilson City Council.
Council members approved the purchase and installation of a $14,995.66 video surveillance system from Wondernerd Technology in Salina. The system consists of five night-vision capable, mobile, wireless cameras and software.
“I’m glad,” said council member Charline Stoppel. “I think we should get them.”
In other business:
• Council members decided to conduct a study group Monday, April 27, at city hall to discuss a proposal to change the city’s animal ordinance to allow residents to raise hens and chickens. Mayor Eleanor Hunter said no action would be taken at this meeting.
“I think you should get everyone’s opinion,” council member Travis Weinhold said.
• Newly-elected council members Hunter, Weinhold and Joe DiVietro were sworn-in by Susan Kriley, city clerk. Stoppel was chosen council president, and the following council department appointments were approved: Hunter, police; Weinhold, streets and fire; Stoppel, library and finance; DiVietro, water; Cindy Heinze, cemetery and parks and recreation; Leland Francis, sewer.
• David Criswell of the Wilson PRIDE Committee said work is progressing on the city’s new spray water park.
“We have most of the lumber elements of the fort in place,” he said.
Criswell said attachments for the fort, including a climbing wall and arch, have been ordered. They are expected to be installed in June.
He said equipment for a toddler play area has been ordered, with concrete slabs expected to be poured soon for the shelter house. A similar slab will be poured for the play park portion of the park after more equipment is received in June.
Criswell said six picnic tables, four in-ground benches and several trash cans will also be purchased for the park. All will be made from heavy-duty plastic-coated metal.
After Criswell’s update, the council approved a request to pay $33,255.56 to Sterling West and $14,192.36 to Heartland Building Center for the purchase of equipment and supplies for the spray-water park. The payments will be taken from grant funds.
• A deed transferring Wilson Senior Center land to the Wilson Senior Center Nutrition Site, Inc., was approved.
• A permit requested by Kenny Beneda to build a deck on the back of his house was approved.
• Council members thanked Ellen Rader and Caroline Nondorf for the work they did regarding Wilson’s 125th anniversary celebrations.
“We do appreciate all you have done,” Hunter added.
It was announced Dale and Carmen Homeier found the hidden 125th anniversary medallion. They will be presented with an award at the May 4 meeting.
• A $385 bid from Agco, Inc. of Dorrance to install four “H” rated tires on the Wilson Police car, was approved.
• Wages for summer help were approved as follows: Caroline Nondorf, $9 per hour; Tye Soukup, $9 per hour; Cody Bristow, $8 per hour.
• Wes Buehler, city superintendent, was instructed to compare models of four-wheeled “Gator” type utility vehicles and purchase the best one. The purchase is not to exceed $6,390.54.
• Buehler reported city crews performed preventative maintenance on a sewer main, read water meters, bladed roads and burned the limb pile.
• Richard Lantz was added to the city’s list of storm spotters.
• Kayla Habiger was approved to work 15 hours this summer for the city clerk.
• The $325 purchase of a complete computer back-up system for the city clerk’s computer was approved.
• The council approved absorbing a $16 bill Judy Voeltz received after experiencing a water leak on the waterline outside of her meter can.
• Wilson Police Chief Mike Schoenhofer reported he had written four speeding tickets along with several other tickets and warnings.
He asked for the public’s help in reporting crimes immediately when they happen, noting the chances of solving crimes are better if they are reported immediately instead of waiting to report them at a more convenient time.
“We could really use some help,” Schoenhofer said.
He suggested Wilson residents utilize the developing Crime Stoppers program in Ellsworth County.
• Payroll in the amount of $6,400.89 was approved.
• Bills in the amount of $27,007.61 were approved for payment.
The next meeting of the Wilson City Council will be at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the city building.
Read the April 30 edition of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter for more on changes to the city's animal ordinance.
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