The Olathe City Council met on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The meeting included a Veterans Day proclamation, reappointment of members to the Citizens Police Advisory Council, approval of several routine consent agenda items, award of a construction contract for Black Bob Park improvements, and approval of a supplemental agreement for the 119th Street improvements project. The council also authorized issuance of up to $75 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for a new Heartland Coca-Cola bottling facility. All votes were unanimous among the five present council members (Bacon, Vogt, Felter, Vakas, Essex) with two members absent (Gilmore, Schoonover).
The council approved the consent agenda (items A-I, K-L, N-S) as presented, minus items J and M which were pulled for separate consideration. The following items were approved in one motion (5-0):
Councilmembers thanked veterans for their service. Councilmember Vogt acknowledged Dennis Pine in Community Enhancement for his professionalism. Councilmember Felter noted November is American Indian Heritage Month and thanked staff for work on the Cigna stop loss insurance initiative. Councilmember Vakas thanked the Citizens Police Advisory Council. City Manager Michael Wilkes thanked veterans in the organization and expressed gratitude for support during his absence. Mayor Bacon announced upcoming public hearings on November 19 for a STAR Bond project at 119th Street and Renner Boulevard and a Community Improvement District at Santa Fe and Mur-len. He also reported three new restaurants (Char Bar, Third Street Social, Pizza 51 South) and a coffee shop (Hermetheus Coffee) coming to downtown Olathe. No public comments were heard under General Issues.
Okay. It isn't on my mic. Good evening. Welcome to the regular meeting of the Olatha City Council for Tuesday, November fifth, twenty twenty four. Tonight, the American Legion Post One Fifty Three Color Guard is with us to present the colors and lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Oh. Right. Hey. Oh, for the color. And so loot. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands under indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Oh. Huh? Thank you. Let's thank the American League Post 153 Color Guard. You can go ahead and be seated. We'll now go to special business. Today is election day. What a great reminder of the freedoms we enjoy in our nation, freedoms secured by men and women of our military. Monday, the city of Latha will proudly join communities across America in observing Veterans Day. We're grateful for the opportunity to let our veterans know how much they mean to us, to our community, and to our country. Accepting this proclamation tonight is American Legion Post Commander Mike Harris. So Commander Harris, would you please join me up front? The proclamation reads, whereas each year on November 11th, we pause to remember those who have served bravely and selflessly in America's armed forces, preserving our strength and security as a nation. And whereas more than a hundred and fifty thousand veterans call Kansas home, continuing to better our communities with their service and patriotism. And whereas on Veterans Day, we publicly commemorate the honorable legacy and sacrifices of our veterans, both those lost and those who are still with us today. And whereas City of Olatha offices will be closed Monday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day, allowing Alathians the opportunity to express sincere gratitude to our veterans for ensuring the freedom and democracy that form the cornerstone of our great nation. Now, therefore, I John Bacon, Mayor of the City of Waletha do hereby proclaim November 11th, 2024 is Veterans Day in Olatha, encouraging all citizens to pause and pay tribute to our military veterans for all they have done and continue to do to make the world a better and safer place. Thanks, Mark. Thanks, Mayor and people on the council. Thank you for your continued support and recognition of veterans. Also, thank you for putting electricity over at Veterans Park. Also, Elvis will be in the building from two to box. So come and come and join us and have some lunch with some veterans. Mayor, thank you again. So we thank Commander Harris for being here and being a part of our community in all they do and continue to do for Alatha. Item B is consideration of resolution number 24-1063, reappointing members to the Citizens Police Advisory Council. Do I hear a motion? Mr. Mayor, I move to approve resolution number 24-1063. Second. We have a motion and second with the city court, please call the role. Mr. Bacon? Yes. Ms. Vote? Yes. Dr.