April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Village of Kenesaw - Board of Trustees Meeting
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1) Roll Call-Quorum Established:
Discussion:
Clerk Randall called Roll Call to establish a quorum: Asst. Chair Knuth, Trustee Higel, Trustee Sidders, and Trustee Legg were present to form the quorum. Chair Kroos Absent. Others present: Village Superintendent — Glen Kuehn, Asst. Superintendent — Scott Uden and Village Clerk/Treasurer — Jodi Randall, W Design Steve Wolford, Youth Sports Committee members Areil McNeil, Mick McNeil, Nathan Haarh, & Derek Walker, Taylor Jacobitz, Zoning & Planning Henry Wilson and additional public residents.
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2) Call Meeting to Order:
Discussion:
Called to Order at 7:30pm
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3) The Open Meetings Act is in the back of the room for anyone to read or refer to.
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4) Pledge of Allegiance
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5) Review - Approve/Deny: Minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 10th, 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6) Review - Approve/Deny: Claims & Expenses for March 2026 as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7) Review - Approve/Deny: Treasurer's Report for March 2026 as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8) Standing Committee Reports:
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9) Special Board Reports:
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10) PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments are limited to 3-5 minutes per individual. No action will be taken on these topics.
Discussion:
Liam Parker of the Wasenek Committee spoke to the board about some topics that will be on the agenda next month.
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11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11)a) Review—Approve/Deny: Application & Certificate for Payment #11 to On-Point Construction for work done from 3/1/26-3/31/26 in the amount of $111,977.10, with 2 checks made, one for $90,000.00 paid now and the remaining $21,977.10 hold the other check until the punch list is satisfied.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)b) Review-Approve/Deny: Change Order(s) / Punch List for the City Auditorium
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)c) Discussion Approve/Deny: W Design Change Orders and Payee Fees
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)d) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Auditorium Basement Floor
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)e) Discussion: City Auditorium/Village Office Updates
Discussion:
None
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11)f) Discussion — Kenesaw Pool Planning
Discussion:
Clerk Randall spoke to the council about receiving the CCCFF pool planning grant, and steps to move forward.
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11)g) Discussion: Property on 214 SMITH AVE
Discussion:
No Action
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11)h) Approve/Deny: Another 30day extension for KCDC Subdivision (Etsey) Properties return to its original condition and original drainage pattern while Olssons is reconfiguring the drainage pattern.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)i) Review - Approve/Deny: Applications for 2026 Kenesaw Public Pool Season & Summer Maintenance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12) NEW BUSINESS
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12)a) Discussion - Approve/Deny: Kenesaw Youth Sports Ballfield
Discussion:
Village Superintendent Kuehn informed the KYS that the batting cage net had been removed and is being evaluated for replacement. He also reported that options are being reviewed to improve the field surface by adding additional clay, dirt, and red litter material to assist with maintenance and overall field conditions.
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12)b) Discussion- On-Call / Temporary Employee Policy & Agreement
Discussion:
The board looked over the On-Call / Temporary Employee Policy & Agreement
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12)c) Review - Approve/ Deny: Proposes Resolution No. 246-2026 to Adopt an On-Call/Temporary Employee Policy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)d) Discussion- City Auditorium Policy/Rental Agreements and Handouts
Discussion:
Board reviewed all the City Auditorium Policy/Rental Agreements and Handouts
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12)e) Review - Approve/ Deny: Proposes Resolution No. 247-2026 to Adopt the Village of Kenesaw City Auditorium Policy Manual, Rental Rates, and Facility Use Guidelines.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)f) Review - Approve/Deny: RESOLUTION NO. 248-2026 Resolution to file notice of Special Assessment and Lien against property for work to abating and removing nuisance conditions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)g) Review - Approve/ Deny: Tree Removal on 115 E ELM ST
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)h) Approve/Deny: Extending employment for Lilly Randall through the summer as a full-time office assistant.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)i) Discussion- Walker Subdivision Access alley behind property
Discussion:
Resident Derek Walker and Clerk Randall addressed the Board regarding a proposed realignment located behind the west side of the 400 block of 4th Street. It was noted that the adjoining property owners are interested in establishing a non-through alley behind the affected properties, contingent upon review and approval by Adams County Zoning and Planning.
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12)j) Approve/Deny: Stop Signs at the corner of 4th and Ash
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)k) Discussion: Tree Dump Entrance / V. Harpham gate opening
Discussion:
The Board discussed ongoing concerns regarding violations occurring at the Village tree dump site, including the disposal of unauthorized materials and misuse of the facility. In an effort to minimize or eliminate future violations, the Board reviewed the possibility of implementing a key fob access entry system to better control usage, monitor access, and restrict the site to authorized users only. Further research and cost information on the proposed system will be gathered for future consideration. Also, to have a conversation with Vance about the lack of opening the tree dump and recycling center in a timely manner.
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12)l) Discussion:-Approve/Deny: Shop Floor Repair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)m) Discussion- Approve/Deny: 100 S Smith Sewer
Discussion:
Discussion on the sewer line issues at 100 S Smith
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12)n) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Water & Sewer Tapping Application Changes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13) Department Reports:
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13)a) Utility & Maintenance:
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13)b) Clerk:
Discussion:
Clerk Randall will attend the NDEE Floodplain Management Conference as a panel speaker March 22nd.
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14) Adjournment:
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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