September 3, 2026
The Jetmore City Council met in regular session on September 3rd, 2026. Mayor Bill Goebel called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was answered by Councilmen Cole Buffo, Jeff Channell, John Neeley, Kenton Ubelaker & Ron White. Also attending were City Administrator Michael Ort, City Clerk Casey Dansel, and Sheriff Jared Walker.
Councilman Buffo made a motion to approve the consent agenda containing the July minutes & Appropriation Ordinance #2026-08. Councilman Neeley seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
Sheriff Walker presented the council with his monthly report. Council discussed semi trucks parking on city streets with the Sheriff. They also discussed city right of ways in alleys being blocked.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
Mayor Goebel declared the public hearing of the 2027 City of Jetmore budget open. There were no citizens in attendance so the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Ubelaker made a motion to approve the 2027 City of Jetmore budget. Councilman Buffo seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Councilman Ubelaker made a motion to suspend the regular meeting of the city council and open meeting for the Land Bank Board of Trustees. Councilman Neeley seconded the motion; vote unanimous. Mayor Goebel declared the public hearing for the 2027 Jetmore City Land Bank open. There were no citizens in attendance so the public hearing was closed. Council discussed some possible ideas for use of land bank funds.
Councilman Buffo made a motion to approve the 2027 Land Bank Budget. Councilman Neeley seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Councilman Buffo made a motion to close the meeting of the Land Bank Board of Trustees and resume the regular city council meeting. Councilman Ubelaker seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Mr. Ort discussed the 2027 Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal with the council. The increase in premiums amounted to 29%. Councilman Buffo made a motion to approve the renewal of the Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. Councilman Channell seconded the motion; vote unanimous. Michael will continue to look at what alternatives might be available to the city.
Michael presented the final Water Conservation Plan as discussed between the council and Rose Mary Saunders at the July meeting. Councilman Channell made a motion to adopt the Water Conservation Plan Update. Councilman Ubelaker seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Mr. Ort presented Ordinance #694, setting the pay for city councilmembers, amending the previously adopted Ordinance 673, removing the option for golf course membership & lake vehicle permits. Councilman Buffo made a motion to approve Ordinance #694, Councilman Channell seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Mr. Ort informed the council that Earlene Tatman has resigned from the housing board. New director Sarah Swaney has suggested the appointment of Deb Stewart to the position. Mayor Goebel appointed Deb Stewart to the vacated position on the Jetmore Housing Authority Board. Councilman White made a motion to approve the appointment. Councilman Ubelaker seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
*City Lake-The city received word from KDHE last Friday that the city lake remains under the Watch
for blue-green algae. The cells/mL of algae were 211,342. The level for a Watch is anything over 80,000 cells/mL and under 250,000 cells/mL, so the city lake is close to being in the Warning level. The level of toxins in the water (Microcystin) remains encouraging as this is the element that threatens the health of humans and pets. The level for a Watch is anything above 4.0 micrograms/L, up to 7.9 micrograms. 8.0 to 1,999 constitutes a Warning. The result for the city lake was .3. Signage remains posted at the self-pay station and at the top of the beach as a warning to lake goers.
*Airport Pavement Project Update-The city was recently asked by email about millings from the airport pavement project. Also, no specific date for the project has been shared with the city yet, but it is anticipated to be soon.
*LSLI Update-Wording for Facebook and the city website regarding the new incentive program the council agreed to last month was received recently and has been placed on both of those platforms. JEO staff will soon also be sending out press releases to the Jetmore Republican and to area radio stations to advertise the program.
*Main St. Project Update-A final draft of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was received from KDOT legal last Wednesday. It was signed by Mr. Ort and sent it back that same day. We expect the fully executed document to be returned within the next few weeks. The project remains on track for beginning next spring.
*KMIT Risk Control-The KMIT Risk Control interview was recently conducted over the phone. Once again the city of Jetmore has qualified for the Gold Star level, which will entitle us to a 5% discount off our premiums when those are figured soon for the coming year’s renewal.
Michel also informed the council that he would conclude his service as president of KMIT at the October
annual meeting, October 8 in Wichita. He will be reelected to the KMIT Board of Trustees for one more 2-year term at that time and will be termed out of KMIT board service in 2028.
GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS:
Councilman Ubelaker informed the mayor and his fellow councilmember that he purchased a new home and will be moving outside of the city the limits, therefore he will not be able to fulfill his term as an elected councilman and offered his resignation.
Councilman White made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Ubelaker seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
September 17, 2026
The Jetmore City Council met in special session on September 17th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mayor Bill Goebel called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by Councilman Ron White & John Neeley. Councilman Jeff Channell joined the meeting by phone. Also attending was City Administrator Michael Ort.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
Councilman Neeley made a motion to approve the CMB license for The Flying Rafter bar. Councilman White seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Councilman White made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Neeley seconded the motion; vote unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.