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[0:00] Questioner, welcome. Present. Remacation tonight, we have Father John Lansworth, St. John Catholic Church.
[0:09] Good evening. Good evening. Good evening.
[0:14] O Lord our God, as we begin this meeting tonight, we will in a moment stand in pledge allegiance to our nation under you, O God, that our country may be indivisible and be a place providing liberty and justice for all of her citizens.
[0:35] We thank You, O God, for Your blessings that You have showered upon our nation over
[0:41] these last 250 years.
[0:45] We thank You, O God, that at the beginning of this City Council meeting we can offer
[0:50] prayer to You, that we can call upon You to be with us and descend Your grace upon us
[0:57] as we gather in Your name.
[1:00] Tomorrow, the citizens of El Dorado and throughout the state of Kansas will go to the polls for
[1:07] the primary election of candidates to serve the citizens of Kansas.
[1:13] Let us never take for granted this great privilege of being able to elect leaders in our community.
[1:21] We pray this night for the candidate seeking public office.
[1:25] May they be women in men of integrity who seek to serve the people they represent rather
[1:32] than their own selfish ambition or a political party.
[1:37] We pray that all eligible citizens may exercise their right to vote and that they will inform
[1:43] themselves well on the candidate seeking public office and on the important issues that are
[1:50] placed on this primary ballot.
[1:52] God. Give us wisdom, O Lord, on how we should cast our votes. Bless, Lord, our mayor,
[2:01] Bill Young, and commissioners Wilkinson, Scribner, Leachman, and Tipton. As they hold elected
[2:09] offices in leadership roles for our community, may they never forget their important responsibility,
[2:16] that they may follow the example of Jesus Christ who came not to be sir but to
[2:23] serve. Lord bless these elected officials and we thank them for their
[2:28] service to our city. This prayer we make in the name of your Son and our Savior,
[2:35] Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Amen. Thank you. But everyone please rise and join us
[2:43] now the pledge of allegiance to
[2:48] the
[2:50] United States of America and to the Republic for which
[2:54] it stands one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
[3:01] We're
[3:10] going to move on to proclamations. We have a proclamation tonight.
[3:15] Whereas the National Association of Townwatch, NATW, sponsors a unique nationwide prime drug
[3:21] Violence Prevention Program entitled National 9-O.
[3:25] And whereas the 43rd Annual National 9-O provides a unique opportunity for the City of
[3:30] El Dorado to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country and promoting
[3:35] cooperative police community crime prevention efforts.
[3:38] And whereas the residents of the City of El Dorado play a vital role in assisting the El Dorado
[3:44] Police Department through joint crime, drug, and violence prevention efforts in the City
[3:49] of the city of El Dorado, and are supporting national night out 2026 locally, and whereas
[3:55] it is essential that all the citizens of the city of El Dorado be aware of the importance
[3:59] of crime prevention programs and the impact that their participation can have on reducing
[4:04] crime, drugs, and violence in the city of El Dorado.
[4:08] Whereas police community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness, and cooperation are important
[4:13] themes of the national night out program.
[4:16] Now therefore I, Bill Young, do hereby recognize Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, as National
[4:23] Night Out.
[4:24] And I call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens.
[4:27] In witness thereof, I have herein to you set my hand and cause the official seal of the
[4:31] City of El Dorado Kansas to be affixed on the third day of August 2026.
[4:37] So, a big night tomorrow night for National Night Out.
[4:41] We're going to move on to personal appearances.
[4:43] Personal Appearances are opportunities for organizations or citizens to make special presentations before the City Commission.
[4:50] Such appearances are scheduled in advance to the meeting by calling City clerk Emerald each at 316-321-9100 by 5 o'clock p.m.
[4:58] The Tuesday proceeding the meeting.
[5:01] Presentations are limited to 10 minutes and any presentations for information purposes only
[5:05] And no actual we take and then tonight we have a couple of personal appearances. We're going to start with El Dorado Inc.
[5:26] Okay,
[5:30] well, thank you for giving me the opportunity to provide an update on
[5:33] other activities for the second quarter of 2026. Starting with industrial
[5:39] recruitment, you'll see on your handout that we submitted 11 requests for
[5:44] proposals during the second quarter, bringing our year-to-day total to 22. These
[5:48] projects represented a variety of industries including aerospace and defense,
[5:52] high-tech metal casting, steel parts manufacturing, and semi-conductors.
[5:58] We're also continuing to see recurring opportunities for our business office
[6:02] park lots and increase in aircraft-related projects and multiple
[6:07] prospects that could be a good fit for the pioneer building building. On the
[6:11] development side, the city issue 10 commercial permits last quarter totaling
[6:16] just over $3.3 million, bringing the year-to-date commercial investment to
[6:21] more than 3.5 million. Some notable projects from last quarter include USD 490s,
[6:27] chirping of their practice and baseball, softball fields, office remodels at
[6:32] Valmont, and a new storage building on Gordy. Residential activity also remains
[6:38] steady with four new housing starts during the quarter, representing more than
[6:43] $500,000 in new investment. Year-to-date we've seen seven new homes
[6:47] and nearly $1 million invested.
[6:51] Moving to some of our quarterly highlights,
[6:53] I submitted two different Opportunity Zone nominations
[6:57] to the Kansas Department of Commerce
[6:59] for the Governor's consideration.
[7:01] One of those tracks is focused on our downtown area
[7:03] and the other is on a portion of our industrial area
[7:07] among other areas in Butler County.
[7:09] As you might recall,
[7:11] Opportunity Zones are federally designated areas
[7:14] is that can provide tax incentives for private investment.
[7:18] So if selected, these designations will help position
[7:20] those tracks for future private investment
[7:23] and redevelopment.
[7:25] And these are based on census tracks.
[7:27] And we expect to hear the governor's decision this fall.
[7:31] I also have the opportunity last quarter
[7:33] to tour the construction site of the Wichita Internet
[7:36] Exchange Point, or IXP.
[7:38] It should come online later this summer,
[7:41] and algorithms close proximity to this infrastructure creates another competitive advantage as we continue recruiting industries and businesses that rely on fast, reliable connectivity.
[7:52] A way that it was described to me in simple terms is to think of it like an airport hub for your internet traffic without one nearby your text or your email has to balance from either Kansas City or Dallas or Denver before reaching its destination.
[8:08] and an IXP and Wichita will allow that connection to happen locally, making Internet service faster, more reliable, and more efficient for everyone in the area.
[8:18] Business retention and expansion continues to be a priority during the quarter.
[8:21] I met with several existing employers to discuss their future and upcoming growth plans, their workforce needs, and investment opportunities.
[8:31] Because as you know, supporting the businesses that have already chosen Al Dorado is just as important as recruiting new ones.
[8:36] We also continue strengthening our partnerships with the Greater Wichita Partnership, our utility providers, and regional and state economic development organizations to keep El Dorado visible and competitive.
[8:50] Housing remains an important topic as well.
[8:53] Last quarter, I toured crime craft craftsman homes, new modular housing manufacturing facility in Wichita, to learn more about their innovative housing solutions and how that could help address workforce housing needs.
[9:06] and communities like ours.
[9:09] And I also continued working in meeting
[9:11] with local developers, property owners, and businesses
[9:14] on different development opportunities
[9:16] throughout the community.
[9:18] And then as you know, in April,
[9:19] elderly wing hosted an economic forum
[9:21] to provide information and answer questions
[9:23] on emerging industries.
[9:26] And then just before I finish,
[9:28] I would just like to take a moment to say thank you.
[9:30] Over the past several months our community
[9:32] has navigated some really challenging conversations.
[9:34] And so not only commission mayor but city staff, I commend you for your efforts in your thoughtful leadership and countless hours that you've put into the better amount of our community.
[9:48] So I believe we all share the same goal of building a better and stronger El Dorado and I look forward to continuing that work with you all.
[9:57] And thank you again and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
[10:07] Thank you.
[10:08] Thank you.
[10:09] Thank you.
[10:10] Thanks for all your work.
[10:10] Thank you.
[10:13] Next, personal improvements.
[10:15] We have an update from Albertan Main Street.
[10:29] All right.
[10:29] Well, good evening, commissioners, city staff, members of the community.
[10:34] My name is Aniland Stoll, and I have a privilege to have serving as the new executive director
[10:39] of El Dorado Main Street.
[10:41] My first, I'd like to thank you, thank the City Commission, our board, our volunteers,
[10:46] local businesses and everyone who's helped keep mainstream moving over the past several
[10:52] months.
[10:52] I know this organization has experienced a season transition and I am grateful for everyone
[10:58] who have stepped up to serve during that time.
[11:01] A little about me I was born and raised in Oklahoma before making Kansas my home.
[11:06] Over the years I have had the opportunity to work in nonprofit leadership most recently
[11:11] with Alzheimer's Association and previously as the RSVP Director and Dodge City serving
[11:18] the communities across Western Kansas. Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant.
[11:24] I enjoyed bringing people together, building relationships and helping communities grow strong.
[11:30] My husband, our young son, and I recently have made El Dorado our home less than a month.
[11:37] So, while we're new to the community, we're already experiencing the kindness and the welcoming spirit that makes the city special.
[11:44] We are excited to build our lives here and become part of this community.
[11:49] As I've settled into the role over the past few weeks, I've spent so much time listening.
[11:57] I've met with business owners, volunteers, board members and community leaders, and residents.
[12:04] because I believe the best way to serve the community is the first to understand it.
[12:09] Main Street is about much more than buildings or organizing events.
[12:13] It's about supporting the businesses that invest here,
[12:17] encourage entrepreneurship,
[12:19] preserving the character that makes downtown unique,
[12:22] and creating a place where people who want to gather,
[12:25] work, shop, and make memories.
[12:28] As your executive director, my commitment is simple.
[12:33] I want to continue to learn, build strong partnerships and work alongside our board, our businesses, our volunteers, the city and our community to support the vibrant downtown.
[12:45] I don't pretend to have all the answers, and I believe the best ideas often come from the people who live and work here every single day.
[12:53] If you own a business, volunteer, have an idea or simply want to introduce yourself.
[13:00] I hope you'll stop by Main Street Office or reach out.
[13:04] I look forward to getting to know you and hearing your stories.
[13:08] You don't know our address.
[13:09] It is 116 West Pine.
[13:11] My email is director at elderrightomainstreet.org and our phone number is 316-321-3088 and
[13:20] And I've personally connected our main street office number straight directly to my cell phone.
[13:26] So I don't want to miss a call from you guys.
[13:29] I'm honored to serve this community and I'm excited to see what we can accomplish together
[13:33] over the years to come.
[13:35] And thank you for welcoming my family and me to El Dorado, I truly look forward to serving
[13:40] this community.
[13:42] And if there's any questions for me.
[13:44] Welcome to El Dorado.
[13:46] Glad to be here.
[13:46] Glad to have you.
[13:51] Thank you so much, and we're looking forward to big things from you, sir.
[13:56] Thank you.
[13:57] Thank you.
[14:00] That's it for personal appearances.
[14:02] We're going to move on to public comments, persons who wish to address the city commission regarding any matter that is under the jurisdiction of the city commission.
[14:08] May do so when called upon.
[14:10] Comments on personnel matters, matters pending in court and land use matters are not permitted.
[14:14] Land use public hearings are held during the planning commission meetings.
[14:17] Is there anyone here for public comment?
[14:18] We'll
[14:29] move on to the consent agenda.
[14:32] On tonight's consent agenda, we're considering the approval of City Commission meeting minutes from May 13th, 2026, June 10th, 2026, June 29th, 2026, then July 1st, 2026.
[14:43] So I have a motion to approve the consent agenda.
[14:45] I move we approve the consent agenda.
[14:48] Motion is second.
[14:49] All those in favor say aye.
[14:50] Aye.
[14:51] Those opposed, same side, motion carries.
[14:54] There's nothing for all business, we're going to move on to new business items, agenda item number nine, consideration of approved local business receipt for
[15:00] Project number 637 in finding that Pearson, construction LLC submitted the lowest and best bid directed the city manager to award the contract to Pearson construction LLC in the amount of 394,405 dollars, 85 cents, contingent upon the contractor furnishing all required bonds and insurance.
[15:18] Yes, Mayor commissioners, this project is on K-2-3-4, so Central Avenue, from Boyer Road
[15:27] to Avenue Road.
[15:28] It would be a mill, an overlay, but an overlay would be an ultra-thin overlay, a new type
[15:36] of product that the city started using last year.
[15:40] We've had good luck with it so far that they will look for us to stretch those sales tax
[15:45] dollars out further that we have. So we did this project out. We did have three
[15:52] bitters on it. Pearson construction submitted the low and best bid and we did
[15:57] end up getting a very good price at $394,000. The way this works is the city was
[16:05] awarded a grant to the Kansas Farm of Transportation. We're 90% of the cost
[16:12] are reimbursed to the city by K-DOT and 10% is our obligation.
[16:21] It's awesome that it came into.
[16:22] Yes, and it's a heavily traveled road over 18,000 vehicles a day.
[16:28] It needs some surface treatment just to protect the rest of that base.
[16:32] You know, often we may hear there's other roads in our worst condition.
[16:37] You know, we've got to keep up on those roads or build the cherry forest
[16:41] and the cost will increase and increase and increase and increase.
[16:44] So this will be a thin mill, smoothed out, thin overlay, and give us some more life.
[16:51] Scott, we either do like one line at a time, how would they?
[16:54] Yep, it's so trapegal be open through the direction.
[16:56] Okay, it'll be just cut down the one line.
[16:59] Yep.
[17:00] Do you know when they're going to do it?
[17:01] It'll be this fall.
[17:03] Let's go.
[17:06] Great.
[17:06] Great.
[17:07] I move to accept the BIDs received for project number 637 and finding that Pearson construction
[17:12] Section LLC submitted the lowest and best bid direct the city manager to award the contract to Pearson Construction LLC in the amount of $394,405.85.
[17:24] Continent upon the contractor furnishing are required bonds and insurance.
[17:28] Second, motion a second further discussion.
[17:32] Which one to make a comment, Scott, you mentioned that there are, we all know that there's other roads that are in
[17:40] We could put our own worst shape and we can send it a potential in worst shape.
[17:44] We also recognize it through the planning process and through this process that this state doesn't necessarily contribute to some of those other roads.
[17:52] With this being a state highway, it opens this up for an opportunity to be able to capitalize on some state funds to be able to get $3 million worth of work done for $300,000.
[18:02] And it allows us to extend the life of the SAS at the long-term best dollar spent as we went through the paper management plan to be talking about that.
[18:12] So I appreciate the work that you get from us.
[18:14] Any other questions or comments?
[18:17] All those with favor say aye.
[18:19] Aye.
[18:19] There's a post same sign.
[18:21] Motion carries.
[18:21] agenda item number 10 consideration and ordinance amendment section 10-04-10.04.010.010.010.010.010.
[18:30] The operator municipal code pertaining the traffic and traffic and incorporating by reference
[18:34] the standard traffic ordinance for Kansas City's 53rd edition with certain omissions, changes
[18:39] and additions, prescribing additional regulations, providing certain penalties and repealing
[18:44] fire ordinances.
[18:44] Yeah.
[18:50] Tell us about it.
[18:54] Good evening mayor and city commissioners.
[18:57] As you said mayor, we're asking that you guys adopt two city ordinances tonight for
[19:02] the 42nd edition for the Uniform Public Offence Code and then for the 53rd edition for the
[19:08] standard traffic movements.
[19:10] With that there were some amendments as far as statutes as well some new statutes added
[19:16] into U-Poc and STO, so if you guys have a few minutes, I'd like to just take a quick overview of those.
[19:24] For your uniform public offense code, there were several definitions that were amended,
[19:30] dealing with financial use of financial crimes.
[19:36] Use of financial card crimes, things of that nature.
[19:39] There was also definitions that were added that also pertain to that.
[19:43] The reason for the amendments on those definitions and the addition of those definitions were the support to criminal use of the financial card or gift card.
[19:54] And a lot of those new definitions are pertaining more to the gift cards.
[19:58] That way law enforcement and the courts have more authority to take action on fraudulent reports going with gift cards specifically.
[20:07] The statute prior to that was very limited when it came to the gift cards.
[20:12] It was always there for the financial cards that it lacked there with the gift cards.
[20:18] There was also a definition added in the epoch for first responder.
[20:22] What that definition is for, it's to support the new statute that was put in place for
[20:27] unlawful approach to the first responder, which is section 3.5.1.
[20:32] Ultimately what that's doing is allowing first responders to have that
[20:37] distance from public for scene safety, um, things of that nature. Um, there was also some definitions
[20:46] that were put in place for agriculture as far as hay, grain, livestock, um, machinery. Uh,
[20:54] those definitions were put in place, uh, specifically for the section 6.1 theft, um, and it also
[21:01] included enhancement penalties for theft of certain agriculture assets. So those are kind
[21:11] when it comes to the SKO. One of the big ones is they added the definition for real quick.
[21:24] Hands-free
[21:25] device. So the new statute now, section 126.2.1, use of wireless communication devices and school
[21:35] zones or construction zones, what that new statute is doing is when reduced speed limit
[21:42] is being enforced or active in a school zone, or when workers are present and required
[21:48] warning signs are present in construction zones, you're going to have to use hands-free
[21:54] when using your device as you can no longer as a global device.
[21:58] There are some exceptions to that, if you're trying to report an emergency situation, if
[22:05] your setting station area, things of that nature.
[22:07] So, that's one of the big ones in STO.
[22:10] So, if you guys have any questions,
[22:12] we'll be glad to try to make some.
[22:16] Let's take a motion.
[22:18] I know the proven ordinance amending section 9.04.010
[22:26] of the El Dorado Municipal Code pertains
[22:29] to traffic and incorporating by reference
[22:32] the uniform public offense code
[22:34] for Kansas City's 42nd edition.
[22:40] Do I have a second?
[22:41] I'll second.
[22:42] Motion to second any questions on the epoch.
[22:47] All those of you in the skip?
[22:48] Yeah, we'll go back.
[22:49] Yeah, okay, all right.
[22:51] This, yes, so this is.
[22:52] Yeah, he got one ahead.
[22:53] Sorry, Henry.
[22:54] This is number 11.
[22:56] This is the epoch, which he just explained to us as well, so.
[22:59] All those in favor say aye.
[23:01] Aye.
[23:02] There's a post same sign.
[23:03] Motion carries.
[23:04] Do I have an emotion for the STO?
[23:06] I will move to approve an ordinance amendment section 10.04.010 of the El Dorado Municipal Code
[23:14] pertaining the traffic and in court region by reference the standard traffic ordinance
[23:18] for Kansas cities, 53rd edition with certain emissions, changes and additions, prescribing
[23:24] additional regulations, providing a certain penalties and repealing prior ordinances.
[23:31] Second.
[23:31] motion a second. Any questions or comments about the STF? All those in favor say aye.
[23:38] Aye.
[23:38] There's a post same time. Thanks, Joe.
[23:41] Thank you.
[23:41] Appreciate you.
[23:44] Nothing on the agenda for discussion items are meant to city commission advisory board updates and we're going to start with Commissioner Wolff.
[23:55] I'm sorry.
[23:56] Office 15, which is a week from Saturday, the Friends of the Library are celebrating the
[24:04] 50th anniversary of Bradford Memorial Library.
[24:09] There will be a reception, that Saturday afternoon, from 2 to 4, with refreshments and a special
[24:17] medication. So if you're free the 14, between two and four, it's wrong. 14 to 50. 15.
[24:26] Or I can say 14, though. It's stuck in my mind. We'll show up about days of only
[24:31] the restaurants on Saturday. You can read a big book. There have books on the
[24:44] I don't have anything though. I did see today the school lights are starting to flash and preparation for school. I can't bring 30 that time but that's coming so I might just start being aware of that.
[24:57] Mr. Tipton, I do have a question when you get paid.
[25:02] Okay, we'll get some questions. Go ahead.
[25:05] I notice there's no scoreboard until you first ball state.
[25:09] I was told. So, any idea when that's going to be back?
[25:13] It's supposed to be ready for the season.
[25:15] Okay, just curious. Probably shortly.
[25:20] Who pays school zones?
[25:35] I don't have any advice report updates and I appreciate you mentioning that I noticed
[25:41] that as well that the rights reflection so it's, at the time of year we need to show
[25:45] So paying extra attention, slow down.
[25:49] Baseball, summer baseball stop-offs season's over.
[25:51] The one that's finished up.
[25:53] So we're getting ready for school summers
[25:56] about over.
[25:56] So we're going to start school back up.
[25:59] And it's always an exciting time
[26:00] when we were talking to kids about school.
[26:01] I know they're not short, but about usually a bit of that.
[26:03] I think parents are going to come back, so it's all I got.
[26:07] Probably right now I need everybody to vote tomorrow.
[26:10] Yes, tomorrow is part of us to get out to vote tomorrow.
[26:13] already look. City Manager Dave. Yes, tomorrow is a primary election, polling locations will
[26:21] be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are three polling locations on right now, one
[26:27] Cabinet Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, and the 7th Center, polling locations may have
[26:33] changed since the last election. So make sure you check the other pay website to bring
[26:38] We are pulling location and the mine has been changed.
[26:41] I'm sure many others have as well.
[26:43] So be sure to check that before you make your trip out
[26:45] to folks tomorrow.
[26:48] As was mentioned, the El Reydo Police Department
[26:50] might state the international line out on August 4th
[26:54] at this part.
[26:54] That'll be from 5 to 7 p.m.
[26:56] The event will feature food, games, and prizes.
[27:00] It's a great opportunity to get out and interact
[27:01] with first responders, red and four school experts.
[27:04] so we encourage everybody to come down to the other event.
[27:08] Our community college, Grizzly Best Brade,
[27:10] will take place downtown on Saturday, August 22nd of 10 a.m.
[27:15] This break this year will celebrate the Centennial
[27:18] anniversary of our community college
[27:20] if you're interested in a float.
[27:22] I know the Chamber's got some information
[27:23] about what the city does as well.
[27:26] But big plans will attend that parade on the 22nd.
[27:31] If you're interested learning more about the city's budget,
[27:34] I will be providing a much-learned presentation at Eldrath Seager Center on Friday, August 7th,
[27:39] and 11 a.m., the presentation will focus on the proposed 2027 budget.
[27:45] The commission's next work session on August 12 will feature a discussion on the proposed
[27:50] budget in preparation for the upcoming budget, the revenue, and the schedule for September 7th.
[27:56] So get informed about that proposed budget.
[28:02] Judge Satterfield scheduled it. They hear it from the city's request of declaratory judgment on the citizen initiated petition concerning the ordinance for having data centers about our energy storage systems.
[28:13] The area will take place on Friday, August 14, at 10 a.m. in corporate in the A, at the public county judicial center.
[28:21] It will be a person, so the public is aware that they have each to attend if they would like to do so.
[28:29] The recent natural change, all not working purchases in excess of $50,000 will be placed
[28:35] on consent agenda for the Commission's repeal consideration.
[28:39] Curly the city's purchasing policy allows the city manager to purchase $200,000, but in
[28:45] an effort to be more transparent on a wider variety of purchases, it may change so that the
[28:53] the public to kind of see purchase purchases about $50,000 on the agenda.
[28:57] So that'll be, you know, becoming ribbon revisions to the person policy, to the commission
[29:02] for approval to make it more formal, but that direction is ready to provide it to staff
[29:07] as of the meeting at this week.
[29:09] So I have a question about that.
[29:11] Yeah.
[29:11] So, you know, we've gone through this process to change the purchase and policy, procurement
[29:15] and purchase and policy and increase your millennia for emergency situations in the event
[29:22] that we lose the pump at the water treatment center or something and it needs to take place
[29:27] before our next meeting.
[29:29] So in the new policy, we'll start with a capability, but we'll just have it on the consent
[29:33] agenda.
[29:33] I mean, I don't want those emergencies to go unanswered.
[29:36] Okay.
[29:36] We don't have any questions.
[29:37] So the way it will be structured is that emergency purchases will be made subject to a
[29:44] post approval by commission.
[29:46] So we're not going to delay an emergency purchase.
[29:49] So if a pump goes up, for example, I'm going to move forward with being in their place,
[29:52] but then it'll be on the Commission's agenda for subsequently.
[29:55] Okay, I understand.
[29:56] I just wanted to add, just as background, the reason we changed that was for that reason.
[30:00] We've ran into that situation a few years ago where it was 13 days until the next commission meeting and it has gone out of the water treatment plan.
[30:10] We'll also have our revised public comment policy. It's going to be review on the executive mission team tomorrow.
[30:30] He has provide response to the city's in grade up on the electric transmission lane that runs through the grade work.
[30:35] I'm starting to agree with you right now.
[30:37] Yeah, I just, and David can send this out to you now via you all as well.
[30:44] I did ask him to come in person, they felt it was easier, better for them just to respond to the email.
[30:52] And basically, they just stated that in 2023, they made the upgrades to the 69 KBW transmission line.
[30:59] from the Scully substation from Conor Avenue to the Southwest trafficway north to a half-mile north of 6th Avenue in the orchard street.
[31:13] I'll just go that way.
[31:14] The project enhances reliability for the community and strength from the power grid regionally.
[31:20] We're across where possible are standard practices to rebuild existing lines and their original alignment to meet modern safety and reliability.
[31:29] Byability standards, the new polls are about 30 feet taller than the existing polls from the 1950s.
[31:36] The new transmission line was engineered and constructed to operate at 69 KB and the all national electric safety codes.
[31:45] The easement with secure through this corridor for the project would not support a higher voltage line.
[31:53] We currently have no plans to increase the voltage of the transmission line.
[31:57] If we were to increase the voltage, it would require us to obtain additional e-svets and communicate with effective rate vendors.
[32:06] So functionally, they're saying the same voltage that was on prior is on today.
[32:11] They raised the pole height by 30 feet to meet the national safety code, or electric code, and they have no plans to upgrade that line.
[32:23] And if they so did, they would have to give additional use nuts in it, pretty much.
[32:30] Sorry.
[32:31] Any plans for additional line?
[32:34] Did they say an additional line if they needed more power than the board or no, but it
[32:40] would not be over $69K.
[32:43] Okay.
[32:47] Appreciate it.
[32:47] I appreciate it.
[32:48] I guess that would end if I fail.
[32:52] Yep, and they had sent that last Wednesday and I totally forgot that I received that
[32:56] or that's what we got that prior and I just had to hang it up for the meeting and told them I forgot that I received that.
[33:02] Okay,
[33:05] so David, will you be able to get that sent out to us as well as posting that statement?
[33:12] Yeah.
[33:13] Thank you.
[33:14] Anything else from you?
[33:16] I think that's it.
[33:18] There's nothing else. I consider motions we adjourned.
[33:20] No, we adjourned.
[33:21] Second.
[33:22] motion a second all those who care to say hi