The City of Haysville, Kansas - City Council - August 8, 2026 - Full Meeting

The City of Haysville, Kansas City Council held a meeting on August 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of bid contracts for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) home rehabilitation program, awarding contracts to Ramaroo Construction and New Windows for America totaling approximately $69,000. The council also approved payments related to housing rehab projects, with conditions on payment pending removal of materials by a contractor. Infrastructure projects were addressed with approval of a $124,500 design agreement for Wheatland Village Addition Phase 2 and acceptance of bids for sanitary sewer pipe rehabilitation and manhole rehabilitation projects, awarding contracts to Mayor Specialty Services for $26,865 and another amount for pipe lining. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of an additional 36-inch channel for the wastewater treatment plant's rotary press to increase capacity. The meeting featured extensive discussion on the use of Flock license plate reader (LPR) cameras, including presentations by police and Flock representatives, public comments expressing privacy concerns, and a motion to place authorization of ALPR systems on the next election ballot for public decision. The council also discussed social media guidelines, zoning ordinance amendments, and a potential dark sky city certification. Motions were passed to approve various contracts, resolutions, and expenditures, reflecting active management of city procurement and capital improvement projects.