In the last year, the City of Cherryvale has been awarded over $950,000 in grants for a variety of uses.
Last Friday, the City of Cherryvale was awarded a $400,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant by the Environmental Protection Agency to complete a community-wide environmental assessment of Cherryvale.
The grant will help to assess, clean up and redevelop abandoned and contaminated properties known as Brownfields. Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Grant recipients are selected through a national competition. The Brownfields program encourages development of America's estimated 450,000 abandoned and contaminated waste sites.
The City of Cherryvale has also been awarded a $160,000 grant for new waterlines and meters as part of a $812,000 water infrastructure project.
Through a partnership with USD 447, the City of Cherryvale was awarded a $72,000 grant for a security camera upgrade for the USD 447 campuses.
In late 2008, the City of Cherryvale also recieved a $320,000 grant from the Kansas Housing Resource Corperation to rehabiltate houses within the City of Cherryvale.
The City of Cherryvale will continue to seek out and recieve additional grant funds. The City currently has an additional $600,000 in grant applications still outstanding.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Election Results
The general election for two council positions was held yesterday and the preliminary results are as follows:
Ward 1, Position 1
Chad Wickham 296
Write-In 11
Ward 2, Position 1
Lew Forman, Jr 240
Kenneth Corle 78
Jimmy Holt 36
I want to congratulate the presumptive winners and extend my thanks to everyone who ran. The next City of Cherryvale Governing Body election is in the Spring of 2011, and it will be for the Mayor and two council members. Also, I appreciate everyone who voted and performed your duty as citizens of this great city.
Ward 1, Position 1
Chad Wickham 296
Write-In 11
Ward 2, Position 1
Lew Forman, Jr 240
Kenneth Corle 78
Jimmy Holt 36
I want to congratulate the presumptive winners and extend my thanks to everyone who ran. The next City of Cherryvale Governing Body election is in the Spring of 2011, and it will be for the Mayor and two council members. Also, I appreciate everyone who voted and performed your duty as citizens of this great city.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Spring Storm Season Reminders
The City of Cherryvale included funds in its 2009 budget to upgrade our tornado sirens. Look for additional information soon.
The City operates a tornado siren and only utilizes the siren if Cherryvale is under a tornado warning. Otherwise, the siren is not sounded.
The City tests the siren once a week, Saturday at noon, weather permitting--The Siren will not be tested in bad weather.
Cherryvale weather procedure:
1. When Cherryvale is under a tornado watch area shelters are notified, along with emergency personnel. No further action is taken at this time. The most up-to-date information can be found at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/, on a weather radio, or a local broadcast television. Weather radios are available at Newton's Hardware.
2. When Cherryvale is under a potential threat of a tornado, the City deploys fire and police units as spotters.
3. If the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning that includes Cherryvale and Cherryvale is in the path of the storm then the tornado siren is sounded. The siren is also sounded if spotters on the ground feel that Cherryvale is in the path of a tornado. Remember that a tornado siren is designed as an outdoor warning device and may not be audible indoors. If a threat of severe weather exists, please tune your TV to a local broadcast channel out of Joplin/Pittsburg or Tulsa. Also, 102.9 will interrupt its broadcast with weather bulletins.
4. Tornado Shelters--There are three tornado shelters in Cherryvale. The United Methodist Church, 305 W. 3rd Street, the First Baptist Church, 100 N. Montgomery, and the Cherryvale Public Library, 329 E. Main Street. Please contact the individual shelters for more information. Don't wait until the storm is upon us to go to the shelter. As soon as a warning is issued proceed to shelter, unless severe weather is already present. If the weather is already severe and it is unsafe to proceed to a shelter, take shelter in an interior room with no widows, preferably in the center of the house or building (i.e., closets and hallways).
5. The City does not issue an all clear. Please utilize a storm radio to find out the duration of a storm warning, and listen for the expiration, cancellation, or extension of the warning.
Remember its very important to have a battery powered portable radio with you for storm information.
The City operates a tornado siren and only utilizes the siren if Cherryvale is under a tornado warning. Otherwise, the siren is not sounded.
The City tests the siren once a week, Saturday at noon, weather permitting--The Siren will not be tested in bad weather.
Cherryvale weather procedure:
1. When Cherryvale is under a tornado watch area shelters are notified, along with emergency personnel. No further action is taken at this time. The most up-to-date information can be found at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/, on a weather radio, or a local broadcast television. Weather radios are available at Newton's Hardware.
2. When Cherryvale is under a potential threat of a tornado, the City deploys fire and police units as spotters.
3. If the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning that includes Cherryvale and Cherryvale is in the path of the storm then the tornado siren is sounded. The siren is also sounded if spotters on the ground feel that Cherryvale is in the path of a tornado. Remember that a tornado siren is designed as an outdoor warning device and may not be audible indoors. If a threat of severe weather exists, please tune your TV to a local broadcast channel out of Joplin/Pittsburg or Tulsa. Also, 102.9 will interrupt its broadcast with weather bulletins.
4. Tornado Shelters--There are three tornado shelters in Cherryvale. The United Methodist Church, 305 W. 3rd Street, the First Baptist Church, 100 N. Montgomery, and the Cherryvale Public Library, 329 E. Main Street. Please contact the individual shelters for more information. Don't wait until the storm is upon us to go to the shelter. As soon as a warning is issued proceed to shelter, unless severe weather is already present. If the weather is already severe and it is unsafe to proceed to a shelter, take shelter in an interior room with no widows, preferably in the center of the house or building (i.e., closets and hallways).
5. The City does not issue an all clear. Please utilize a storm radio to find out the duration of a storm warning, and listen for the expiration, cancellation, or extension of the warning.
Remember its very important to have a battery powered portable radio with you for storm information.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The World Around Us
The last six months have been hard on America. Almost every major corporation has performed significant layoffs, including large employers in our area. The State of Kansas' financial situation has quickly turned from bad to worse, forcing our legislators into a no-win situation in which they must cut essential programs or raise taxes.
In order to make up for a projected $300 million shortfall in fiscal year 2009 and a 1.2 billion dollar short fall in FY 2010, the Governor has proposed drastic cuts to the funding that trickles down to local governments.
The proposed cuts would negatively impact the Cherryvale Library, as the Governor's proposed budget cuts over 4% of the Cherryvale Library's revenue from its budget. The Mayor, city council members and city staff are closely tracking legislation and have spent several days in Topeka telling our story to our legislators.
Although 2008 city revenues were above projections and this year's revenues are up about 5% over last year, governing body members and staff are concerned about our nation's economic condition and are taking steps to tighten our belt.
Hopefully, the recession will end as suddenly as it began and good times will quickly return. But regardless of economic conditions, the City will continue to pay careful attention to the world around us to protect your precious tax dollars.
In order to make up for a projected $300 million shortfall in fiscal year 2009 and a 1.2 billion dollar short fall in FY 2010, the Governor has proposed drastic cuts to the funding that trickles down to local governments.
The proposed cuts would negatively impact the Cherryvale Library, as the Governor's proposed budget cuts over 4% of the Cherryvale Library's revenue from its budget. The Mayor, city council members and city staff are closely tracking legislation and have spent several days in Topeka telling our story to our legislators.
Although 2008 city revenues were above projections and this year's revenues are up about 5% over last year, governing body members and staff are concerned about our nation's economic condition and are taking steps to tighten our belt.
Hopefully, the recession will end as suddenly as it began and good times will quickly return. But regardless of economic conditions, the City will continue to pay careful attention to the world around us to protect your precious tax dollars.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your family the very best on this most joyous of holidays.
Trey Cocking
City Administrator
Trey Cocking
City Administrator
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
2009 Budget
The City of Cherryvale has proposed $3,706,464 budget for all budgeted funds for 2009. The budget represents an overall increase of 6.4%. The budget also contains a 1.37 mill levy increase to fund the Cherryvale Public Library elevator ADA accessibility project.
The 1.37 mill increase represents an additional $7.88 of property taxes per year on a $50,000 house.
I would urge you to review the budget, ask questions, and make suggestions.
Thanks as always for your help.
Trey Cocking
City Administrator
The 1.37 mill increase represents an additional $7.88 of property taxes per year on a $50,000 house.
I would urge you to review the budget, ask questions, and make suggestions.
Thanks as always for your help.
Trey Cocking
City Administrator
Thursday, July 24, 2008
ATVs
On July 8, 2008, the City of Cherryvale passed an ordinance that allowed ATVs on the streets of Cherryvale if they meet certain guidelines. Since passage of that ordinance, the City has received a number of requests to amend the ordinance. The city is currently debating the following questions:
1. Should ATVs have to register with the City? And what should the registration fee be?
2. What hours during the day should ATVs be allowed on the roads?
3. Are there other restrictions that you would like to see?
4. Should ATVs be allowed on the streets?
This is the ordinance that was proposed at Monday's meeting:
OPERATION OF MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS AND
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ON THE STREETS
ORDINANCE NO. 08-4564
An Ordinance Requiring Registration of Micro Utility Trucks and All- Terrain Vehicles on the Streets Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Cherryvale and setting out additional regulations pertaining to the use of ATVs; Providing for Related Matters Including Penalties for Violation Thereof.
Be it Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Cherryvale, Kansas:
Section 1. REGISTRATION OF MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS AND ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES.
The City of Cherryvale shall issue Micro Utility Trucks and All Terrain Vehicle Registrations. The Registration shall be due on August 1 of each year. The registration fee shall be set by the City Administrator. The City shall issue a registration sticker that shall be attached and displayed clearly on the rear of all Micro Utility Trucks and All Terrain Vehicles driven upon City streets. The City of Cherryvale shall only issue registration stickers to owners who present current proof of liability insurance for the vehicle.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Operate, or for the owner thereof knowingly to permit the operation, upon any city street of any Micro Utility Truck or All Terrain Vehicle which is not registered with the City of Cherryvale, or which does not have displayed a current and valid registration sticker issued by the City of Cherryvale. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500.
(2) Display or cause or permit to be displayed, or to have in possession, any registration receipt or registration sticker knowing the same to be factitious or to have been canceled, revoked, suspended, or altered. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
(3) Lend or to knowingly permit the use by one not entitled thereto any registration receipt or registration sticker issued to the person so lending or permitting the use thereof. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
(4) Remove, conceal, alter, mark, or deface the registration sticker or other mark or identification upon any Micro Utility Truck or All Terrain Vehicles. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
(5) Carry or display a registration sticker upon any vehicle not lawfully issued for such vehicle. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
Section 3. HOURS OF OPERATION. Drivers of All Terrain Vehicles shall not operate the vehicles between Dusk and Dawn, unless the Vehicle is owned or operated by the Federal Government, the State of Kansas, or a political subdivision of the State of Kansas. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
Section 4. PROHIBITED USE. No All Terrain Vehicles shall be operated inside of Fairview Cemetery or any city park, unless the Vehicle is owned or operated by the Federal Government, the State of Kansas, or a political subdivision of the State of Kansas. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
1. Should ATVs have to register with the City? And what should the registration fee be?
2. What hours during the day should ATVs be allowed on the roads?
3. Are there other restrictions that you would like to see?
4. Should ATVs be allowed on the streets?
This is the ordinance that was proposed at Monday's meeting:
OPERATION OF MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS AND
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ON THE STREETS
ORDINANCE NO. 08-4564
An Ordinance Requiring Registration of Micro Utility Trucks and All- Terrain Vehicles on the Streets Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Cherryvale and setting out additional regulations pertaining to the use of ATVs; Providing for Related Matters Including Penalties for Violation Thereof.
Be it Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Cherryvale, Kansas:
Section 1. REGISTRATION OF MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS AND ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES.
The City of Cherryvale shall issue Micro Utility Trucks and All Terrain Vehicle Registrations. The Registration shall be due on August 1 of each year. The registration fee shall be set by the City Administrator. The City shall issue a registration sticker that shall be attached and displayed clearly on the rear of all Micro Utility Trucks and All Terrain Vehicles driven upon City streets. The City of Cherryvale shall only issue registration stickers to owners who present current proof of liability insurance for the vehicle.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to:
(1) Operate, or for the owner thereof knowingly to permit the operation, upon any city street of any Micro Utility Truck or All Terrain Vehicle which is not registered with the City of Cherryvale, or which does not have displayed a current and valid registration sticker issued by the City of Cherryvale. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500.
(2) Display or cause or permit to be displayed, or to have in possession, any registration receipt or registration sticker knowing the same to be factitious or to have been canceled, revoked, suspended, or altered. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
(3) Lend or to knowingly permit the use by one not entitled thereto any registration receipt or registration sticker issued to the person so lending or permitting the use thereof. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
(4) Remove, conceal, alter, mark, or deface the registration sticker or other mark or identification upon any Micro Utility Truck or All Terrain Vehicles. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
(5) Carry or display a registration sticker upon any vehicle not lawfully issued for such vehicle. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
Section 3. HOURS OF OPERATION. Drivers of All Terrain Vehicles shall not operate the vehicles between Dusk and Dawn, unless the Vehicle is owned or operated by the Federal Government, the State of Kansas, or a political subdivision of the State of Kansas. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
Section 4. PROHIBITED USE. No All Terrain Vehicles shall be operated inside of Fairview Cemetery or any city park, unless the Vehicle is owned or operated by the Federal Government, the State of Kansas, or a political subdivision of the State of Kansas. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.
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