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UDALL COMMUNITY
THEATER
If you like a good laugh,
good music, or just good
cookies, the Udall Community
Theater has just the thing for
you! On Friday and Saturday,
December 11 and 12, at 7:00
pm in the Grade School gym,
the group will present two
original plays. “Cranky Claus
and the Seven Elves” followed
by (after an intermission with
free cookies and drinks)
“Cranky Claus II, Revenge of
the Elves”.
The Udall Community
Theater was formed in 1988
and has performed not only in Udall, but also in Oxford and at the old Barn Theater at the Winfield
Fairgounds. “We’ve had a solid core group for a number of year,” said Willson, “and this year
we’ve convinced Sarah Miller from Mulvane, and Connie Byers from Ark City to share the fun with
us. So far, the only problem we’ve encountered, if it can be considered a problem, is cracking each
other up during practice!”
So for a good time and some good cookies, go to the U.C.T. production on December 11 or
12th or BOTH nights because you won’t see the same show twice! Admission is $5.00 for adults
and $3.00 for students K-12.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UDALL
Monday, October 12, 2015 The Udall City Council met for the regular council meeting on Monday, October 12, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., at the city building. Mayor Brown called the meeting to order. Roll call was then taken with the following council members present: Michael Grahem, Ryan Moore, Randall Smith, Jason Tharp, and Damon Wilson. Quorum established. Attending were Mallory Depenbusch, Miranda Depenbusch, Marci Hoffman, Rozella Sherman, Erik King, Eric Allen, and Lulita Hopkins. MODIFICATION OF AGENDA: MOTION: by Smith, second by Moore, to modify the agenda by moving Old Business item #2 to New Business item #3. Motion to accept the agenda as proposed. All voted aye, motion carried. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Miranda Depenbusch representing the Udall 4-H Club asked if the City Council had any community service projects
they could be working on. Eric Allen mentioned work in the flower beds of the park and trimming the rose bushes. Steve Brown mentioned putting up and taking down the holiday lights display at the park. The council and maintenance department will work on a list for the group. Another item added was directional signs to the restroom facilities at the park.
2. Malorie Depenbusch representing the Udall FFA group requested permission to erect a Welcome to Udall barn quilt sign, 2x2 feet in size on the property owned by the City at the city shop. Also, they would like to put up a 4x4 barn quilt sign on the west side of town on the Depenbusch property. They were instructed to complete sign permits and submit those to the zoning administrator, fees would be waived due to the non-profit status. MOTION: by Smith, second by Tharp to approve, based on zoning restrictions, sign permits for the Udall FFA to build and install Welcome to Udall signs on the east and west sides of town. All voted aye, motion carried.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: 1. There were several positive comments about the Udall Fall Festival this year, their wrap-up meeting will be held on
Monday, October 19 at 6:30 pm. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: by Smith, second by Moore, to approve the consent agenda minutes of September 14, 2015, Expenditure Report for 9-15-2015 to 10-12-2015 of $265,004.40 and Payroll Account Report Totals of $15,451.12. All voted aye, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Phase II Water Project – Brian Spano, Wilson & Co., met with the council at their work session previous to this
meeting. Several alternate routes were discussed that could be completed with unused funds from the project. It was discussed there are benefits to completing all three alternates so that cast iron pipes would be eliminated for all lines south of the highways. This is something that KDHE is working toward in the future. In addition, completing First Street would remove the line from the center of the street to the easement so future street work would not be ruined. It was the consensus of the council to move in that direction, completing all three alternates;
a. Alley behind Seymour and Broadway, between Lewis and First b. First between Seymour and Main c. Church between First and Fourth
2. Streets – the current street project will be in the final stages next week with paving on several streets to the west. Door hangers will be provided to residents affected and the schedule will be posted on the website and Facebook pages.
NEW BUSINESS 1. Santa Comes to Town – it was discussed that this year the City will have access to the larger room for Santa
Comes to Town. At the work session, it was discussed to conduct a Tree Decorating Contest inviting individuals, groups and organizations to decorate a tree or 6 x 6 ft area of the room. Then visitors to Santa would be given ballots and the winners announced at the Tree Lighting that evening. Application fees of $25 each would be donated to the Splash Park fund. MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to go into Executive Session for 10 minutes to discuss legal matters with right to call Erik King, Eric Allen and Lulita Hopkins. All voted aye, motion carried.
The meeting resumed at the proper place and time. No action taken. 2. Dangerous Structures – there is a hearing Wednesday, October 14 at 2:00 pm at Cowley County District Court
regarding the injunction on one building. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
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Moore – A group is organizing with their first meeting on October 22 at 6:00 pm in the council room to raise funds for the Splash Park. Several activities will be discussed and monthly meetings will be held on the 2
nd Thursday to follow up.
Tharp – Several comments were made regarding the carnival rides this year. Next year, with earlier scheduling, it is hoped an organization with more rides could be located. Smith – Received several complaints from those with small children that some of the vehicles were “burning out” during the parade. Kids were along the parade route picking up candy with little or no warning this was going to happen. It was also pointed out that recently in Arkansas City at the Last Run there was an accident related to this sort of activity. This will be discontined in the future, or perhaps another safer area provided. STAFF REPORTS: Allen – During the Fall Festival, and also previously, comments have been made that some of the park trees interfere with the amphitheater stage. A discussed followed about which trees were involved and which should be moved. MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to move 4-6 trees in the park at the recommendation of Jim Smith. All voted aye, motion carried. Brown – A letter was received today from the Cowley County Humane Society requesting a donation for use of their services. In 2014, 58 animals were delivered to their shelter. Use of their facility costs $65 per animal, they were requesting a $1,000 donation. The consensus of the council was to pay per use of animal and to find out from Eric Allen’s records the number of animals delivered this year. MOTION: by Moore, second by Graham, to adjourn. All voted aye, motion carried. Lulita Hopkins, City Clerk
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UDALL
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 The Udall City Council met for a special council meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., at the city building. Mayor Brown called the meeting to order. Roll call was then taken with the following council members present: Michael Grahem, Ryan Moore, Randall Smith, Jason Tharp, and Damon Wilson. Quorum established. Attending were Erik King and Lulita Hopkins. MODIFICATION OF AGENDA: MOTION: by Smith, second by Moore, motion to accept the agenda as proposed. All voted aye, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Resolution #301
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TIME AND PLACE AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF A HEARING BEFORE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF UDALL KANSAS, AT WHICH TIME THE OWNERS, AGENTS, LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD AND OCCUPANTS OF THE STRUCTURE(S) (IF APPLICABLE) HEREINAFTER LISTED AT THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS IN SAID CITY, MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED, SHORED OR OTHERWISE MADE SAFE OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, DEMOLISHED AS UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS STRUCTURES.
MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to approve Resolution #301 establishing November 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm as the date and time for the Dangerous Structure hearing. All voted aye, motion carried. MOTION: by Wilson, second by Smith, to adjourn. All voted aye, motion carried. Lulita Hopkins, City Clerk
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A Very Merry Christmas to you! from the the
SECOND BLESSING GARMENTS CLOTHES
CLOSET! Our December opening is Saturday,
December 12 from 9:00 AM to noon. We’ll have
some Christmas refreshments and coffee or hot cocoa
for all our guests! Come see us! We have our cold
weather clothing out - jackets, sweaters, coats, men’s
shirts, ladies’ blouses and dresses, jeans, juniors’,
children’s and baby clothing. We would love to have
you stop by to browse and visit. New items are put
out every month. We have quality clothing for the
entire family. There is never any charge for any of
the items. Freewill donations are accepted. We are a
compassionate ministry of the Udall Church of the
Nazarene. We always gladly accept donations of
clean good clothing. Please NO household items or
toys!! If you have any questions, want to donate
clothing, or have an emergency clothing need, please
call Gaylene Williams, Director, at 782-3252. This
community outreach is open on the second Saturday
of each month from 9:00 AM to noon in the church
annex at 2nd
& Church streets. Church office – 782-
3683. We are a division of the international
compassionate ministry Hope Compassion Outpost –
USA/Int’l.
FROM THE LIBRARY PARENTS AS TEACHERS
This Learning Program is sponsored
by the Udall School District. Books and
Babies with Sharon Hooker had a great time
last week. On December 10, 2015 the kids
and parents will come in the door eager to
have fun with Miss Sharon Hooker in the
Udall Public Library at 10:00 am until
10:45 am. Feel free to bring the 3 year olds
and under. Parents are to stay also and
enjoy learning.
UDALL BOOK CLUB
The Udall Book Club shall meet at
1:30 pm on Decembe 8, 2015 in the Udall
Public Library. The chosen book is:
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.
Everyone is more than welcome to come!
The Udall Church of the Nazarene extends an invitation to you and your family to join us in our Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 20 at 10:50 AM. Gospel recording artist Sue Ann O’Neal from Branson will be with us in concert. Every family in attendance will receive a free CD of Sue Ann’s of your choice as our Christmas gift to you. We are located at the corner of 2nd & Church Streets. Merry Christmas!
LIBRARY BOARD
The Udall Public Library Board met
on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 1:00
pm to congratulate Vevia VanVickle and
Linda Parker for serving 8 years and also
Catherine Browning for 4 years on the
Udall Public Library Board. They did good
volunteering their time with all their good
deeds appreciated. Thank you!
New members on the Udall Public
Library Board are:
Theresa Eichelberger – President
Sue Rutter – Vice President
Jeri Linnebur – Secretary
Norma Ciskowski – Treasurer
Linda Morton – Member
Dora Colvin - Member
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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RECYCLE DAY
2 4-H Udall Grade School 7:00 pm
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T.O.P.S. 6:30 pm Methodist Church
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Senior Center Pot Luck Dinner
Sr. Citizens Cards @ 7:00
4-H Fundraiser 5 Senior Citizen Bldg
Santa Comes to Town Community Bldg
Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Park
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8 BOOK CLUB
Udall Public Library 1:30pm
Historical Society 6:30 pm Museum
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Udall Planning 10 Commission
6:30 pm
T.O.P.S. 6:30 pm Methodist Church
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Udall Cooperettes
Sr. Citizens Cards @ 7:00
Community Closet 12 9-12 Nazarene Church
TEFAP 9-11 am Methodist Church
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CITY COUNCIL 6:30 pm
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RECYCLE DAY
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T.O.P.S. 6:30 pm Methodist Church
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Pot Luck Dinner Angel Tree Gifts to City Bldg by today
Please and Thank you!
Sr. Citizens Cards @ 7:00
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UTILITY PAYMENTS
before 9:00 am to
avoid 10% penalty
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METER READS Please restrain
Dogs
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Christmas Eve
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RECYCLE DAY
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New Year’s Eve
City of Udall P O Box 410
Udall, KS 67146
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Sue Ann O’Neal
Nazarene Church
10:50 am
Udall Community Theater @Grade School Gym
“Cranky Claus and the Seven Elves” 7:00 pm