CITY OF BURLINGTON, KANSAS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS/UTILITIES
Landfill
Projects
Recycling Centers
Sanitary Sewer Service Rates
Street Department
Wastewater/ Sewer
Water
Goals
LANDFILL:
- COFFEY COUNTY LANDFILL
Location: 1498 12th Lane SE; Burlington, Kansas
Mailing Address:
Coffey County Engineer
110 S. 6th Street; Room 5
Burlington,
KS 66839
Phone: (620)364-2048 or 800-232-9423 / FAX 620-364-5192
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
1st & 3rd
Saturday of Month: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Coffey County Sanitary Landfill, owned and operated by Coffey
County, is approximately one mile northeast of
Burlington. All solid waste is brought to the existing landfill from six incorporated communities by commercial haulers and
from rural areas by individual residents. As of 1996, permitted area occupies approximately 40 acres, and receives
approximately 15,000 cubic yards of waste per year.
In December 2001, Coffey County the new Coffey County Landfill was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The first six cells of the new Landfill were completed at an estimated cost of $1,000,000 and has a life expectancy of more than forty years. Although this phase of the project is completed, this is an on-going project.
Ordinance 606 approves a special use to establish the following: limestone mining, crushing, stockpiling; temporary production of asphalt concrete; facilities for noxious weeds, household hazardous waste, recycling collection, waste tire monofill reduction and shredding, composting site; a solid waste management office, truck scales, scale house, groundwater monitoring wells, methane monitoring wells, lechate collection and treatment, storage of specialized Highway Department equipment and materials, and other used accessory to solid waste management operations in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District.
NOTE: Household Hazardous waste should be taken to the Coffey County Noxious Weed Department which is located next to the Coffey County Recycling Center. Tires: In 2004, Coffey County Landfill began charging a fee for tire disposal.
See the Coffey County home page at www.coffeycountyks.org for Sanitary Landfill Rates
COFFEY COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER
Telephone: (620)364-8409 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays (1st & 3rd Sat. of month) 8:00 a.m. to noon Location: 1432 12th Lane SE - Go east on Neosho Street out of Burlington; follow the signs. The Recycling Center is about a quarter of a mile west of the Coffey County Landfill. For more information on the Recycling Center and on disposal of household hazardous waste, contact the Coffey County Noxious Weed Department. CURBSIDE RECYCLING
CALL THE RECYCLING CENTER FOR INFORMATION
RECYCLING TRANSFER CENTER
Metals and Metal AppliancesTelephone 620-364-2151 [Hosford's] Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location East of Burlington - CALL FOR PICKUP
STREET DEPARTMENT:
Doug Mast, Street Superintendent
P.O. Box 207; 901 South 10th
Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: (620)364-2703/FAX: (620)364-2996
Email: burlstreets@mchsi.com
Burlington has a total of 515.5 blocks of streets totaling 42.95 miles. This does not include a new housing development,
development of Commerce Park, or the three industrial parks. There are no natural streets, 57 rock streets, 312 chip
& seal (cold mix)
streets, 75 hot mix streets, and 16
concrete streets in the City. (See also: "City Departments/Services")
WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
Danny Hawkins Water/Wastewater Superintendent
P.O. Box 207; 101 E. Miami St.; Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: (620)364-8332/FAX: (620)364-2996
Email: h2oburlington@mchsi.com
or h2oplant@mchsi.com
| See also: "City Departments/Services", and "Transportation/Industry/Economic Development", "Utilities" |
The City of Burlington not only supplies water to residents and business within the city limits, but also to Industrial Parks #1, #2, #3, and #4 just south of the city on U.S. Highway 75. The city also supplies water to Rural Water District No. 2, Rural Water District No. 3, the City of Gridley, the City of LeRoy, and the City of New Strawn.
Water Statistics | |
| Supplier | City of Burlington |
| Source | Neosho River |
| Capacity of Water Plant: | 1,500 gal per minute. 2.1 MGD |
| Average Consumption | 600,000 gal/day |
| Peak Demand: | 1,200,000 gal/day 1.2 MGD |
| Storage Capacity | 450,000 gal |
The sewage collection system for the City of Burlington has developed along with the expanding population to serve the
residential and business activities. The system consists largely of 8" gravity lines, however, there are a few 10" and 12" mains in
the critical areas. The main lift station, located near Second Street and St. Lawrence Street, pumps directly to the sewage
treatment plant. There are seven smaller lift stations located throughout the City, one of which also pumps directly to the sewage
treatment plant.
Sewer Lagoons - The City of Burlington has recently built new sewer lagoons on approximately 59.74 acres south of
Burlington and east of Highway 75.
CITY
OF BURLINGTON GOALS FOR 2013
CITY CLERK’S
OFFICE
1.
Maintain
city investments and refinance current bonds at the best possible rate of
return.
2.
City
Website: Work with contractor to develop a new website.
3.
City
Personnel Policies and Procedures: Continue
to work with LKM to update.
4.
City
Code Re-codification: Continue to
work with LKM.
5.
Conduct
the 2013 Tax Exemption Review for Charloma.
6.
Prepare
Goals and Accomplishments for all city departments.
7.
Achieve
outstanding audit report.
8.
Prepare
2014 City Budget.
9.
Continue
to provide friendly and courteous customer service.
10.
Continue
providing Municipal Court Services for Burlington, LeRoy, New Strawn &
Waverly.
11.
Research
and prepare various financial reports, vouchers for bill paying, payroll,
reports, permits, ordinances, resolutions, tax assessments, easements, deeds,
loan documents, agreements, franchises, and invitations to bid, tax exemptions,
purchase agreements, and other legal documents - in addition to regular
correspondence and emails. Prepare
meeting agendas and packets, and prepare minutes of meetings.
12.
Continue
to improve office efficiency through use of technology available: computer,
internet, Facebook, and organization and training.
13.
Update
computer hardware and software and other office equipment, as needed, to provide
increased efficiency.
14.
Prepare
and publish various documents and articles, including City Clerk’s Notes,
advertisements for employment, public notices, proclamations, etc. for the
Community Calendar, sale advertisements, and information on events.
15.
Participate
in personnel matters, including but not limited to:
evaluations, salary review, work plans, termination, interviews, and
Employee Benefit Meetings for health insurance, Workman’s Compensation, KPERS,
etc.
16.
Prepare
and process paperwork and contracts for funding of various projects and city
business with General Obligation Bonds and for Temporary G.O.Bs, Infrastructure
Funds, and other city funds.
17.
Maintain
personnel files, prepare payroll and timecards, and coordinate employee
benefits. An Annual Benefit Totals
computer spreadsheet will be prepared to provide an informative breakdown of
each employee's total pay and benefits for the year. Each employee will receive
a personal Annual Benefits Total Package annually.
18.
Track/prepare
inventory for all departments and submit it to the City Auditor.
19.
Prepare
and process applications for licenses/permits:
Cereal malt Beverage, Amusement & Dance, Trailer Court, Plumbers,
Electricians, Transient Merchants, and Solicitors.
20.
Continue
to assist the public, various agencies, Department Heads and Council on various
aspects of projects.
21.
Continue
to improve on collection of delinquent utility accounts.
22.
Continue
to promote community safety through membership in Mutual Aid Programs (KMEA, KPP,
KSMAP), National Incident Management System (NIMS) training, Local Emergency
Planning Commission (LEPC), and other Emergency Management programs and
procedures.
23.
Continue
following Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Protection Program Red Flag
Rule.
24.
Arrange
for personnel training that will enhance employee safety and efficiency.
25.
Continue
improve and maintain computerize indices for tracking/locating various documents
and information. Continue to improve
file retention and storage.
26.
Plan
and host events, such as a retirement party, Business Appreciation Picnic,
Employee Picnic, and staff meetings, open houses, and tours.
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GOALS FOR 2013
PLANNING &
ZONING
1.
Work
with LKM on re-codification of the Burlington City Codes.
2.
Contract
LKM and work with them to update Burlington’s Personnel Policies and
Guidelines.
3.
Work
with web designer on creating new City website, and to subsequently do the
updating and maintain the site.
4.
Continue
to maintain the City Facebook page.
5.
Obtain
KACE certification.
6.
Improve
the cataloging and storage of site and building plans.
7.
Prepare
and process documentation for the Tree City USA Program and the Growth Award
Program.
8.
Prepare
flyers and other documents for the Arbor Day celebration, and participate in the
event.
9.
Continue
to update the maps, as needed. Will
work with the Census Bureau on updates.
10.
Continue
the review Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations.
11.
Promote
Downtown Revitalization & Expansion of Commerce Park and Industrial Parks.
12.
Maintain
the Tracking Logs for Permits and Planning Commission/BZA cases & minutes.
13.
Advertise
the Spring and Fall Cleanup projects, and recycling of Christmas trees and
cardboard
14.
Work
with the public on a daily basis to answer their questions and concerns and help
them with any zoning issues they have.
15.
Prepare
zoning permits, move structure permits, occupancy permits, sign permits and
other permits and applications; and advise the applicants of their
responsibilities and requirements of the permits; and approve/disapprove.
16.
Serve
on the Burlington Tree Board and Burlington Planning Commission/Board of Zoning
Appeals. Prepare meetings agendas,
packets, and minutes of the meetings. Handle
publication of zoning related hearings, ordinances, etc.
17.
Attend
Coffey County Strategic Planning Board meetings, and other agency and committee
meetings as requested or needed. Work
with Burlington Promotions on various activities including the Fall Festival.
18.
Attend
training that is beneficial to the position of Zoning Clerk.
19.
Continue
the Yard of the Month program.
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GOALS FOR 2013
PARKS DEPARTMENT
1.
Maintain
safety practices and continue a safe work environment.
2.
Assist
customers, other personnel, and other departments.
3.
Keep
buildings and equipment in good working order and clean.
4.
Industrial
Park #3 – Continue to maintain windbreak and brush clean-up.
5.
4-H
Building – paint and work on 3-foot tall rock front of building.
6.
Continue
the downtown beautification project.
7.
Continue
tree and flower bed maintenance – care, trimming, etc.
8.
Purchase
banners to extend to the Museum.
9.
Continue
brush control and clean up of Rock Creek, City Dam, and East River Bridge.
10.
Replace
sod at Veterans Park and at Caboose Park – rain pending
11.
Finish
Level 2 Road Scholar Classes and begin Level 3.
12.
Work
with contractor on the Sidewalk Improvement Project to connect parks (Oak Park
to Katy Park pool area).
13.
Assist
with various community events and projects, as needed.
14.
Install
‘Welcome to Burlington’ Signs.
15.
Kelley
Park - Concrete repairs around rock bathrooms.
16.
Pave
gravel parking areas at Jones Park and Conrad Park, and do pavement repairs at
parking lot for Caboose Park restrooms.
17.
Placing
used concrete to stabilize the riverbank in Kelley Park.
18.
Purchase
new truck to replace 1996 Ford.
19.
Parks
Department Shop – repair and paint the outside.
20.
Kelley
Park – Stadium: Paint white iron
(funded out of the special parks alcohol fund)
GOALS FOR 2013
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1.
Enhance
and develop professionalism of staff through professional level training.
2.
Enhance
positive public relations with council and community.
3.
Continue
to search for grants, gifts, and donations.
4.
Closely
watch budget and operational expenses.
5.
Continue
to work nuisance property cases.
6.
Expand
available office space for Police Department.
7.
Assist
with various community activities, including but not limited to directing
traffic for funerals and various events, and parades.
8.
Assist
County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies when needed.
9.
Continue
to promote and maintain public safety for the community.
10.
Continue
various levels of involvement with property demolitions.
11.
Continue
to work with resolving nuisance property issues.
12.
Continue
to participate in the DEA National Drug Take-back Initiative.
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GOALS FOR 2013
STREET DEPARTMENT
1.
Work
with Bowers Civil Engineering on Sign Inventory and Pavement Management System
for projects being done in 2013 and to plan for future street maintenance.
2.
Complete
projects recommended by Bowers Civil Engineering for 2013: Thin Overlays, Chip
Seals, Base and Double Chip Seals. (See attachment.)
3.
Conduct
annual spring and fall city-wide clean-ups.
4.
Blade
alleys as requested.
5.
Continue
ditch cleaning throughout the city.
6.
Assist
other departments as needed.
7.
Crack
fill streets citywide.
8.
Continue
to maintain equipment in good working order.
9.
Provide
opportunities for increased education of staff.
10.
Review
Sidewalk Replacement Applications for Council approval.
11.
Maintain
city streets in winter with Ice & Snow Removal.
12.
Assist
with various event preparations, particularly with barricading streets.
13.
Complete
sidewalk project on Alleghany between 6th and Housatonic.
(Attachment
available at City Hall)
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GOALS FOR 2013
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION
1.
Maintain
safety practices and continue a safe work environment.
2.
Build
garage/carport to house Water Plant truck.
3.
Install
equipment to become R.I.C.E./NESHAP Compliant.
4.
Diagnostic
checkup Generator #6 due to tri-metal found in oil sampling, and have repairs
made before summer peak season.
5.
Install
guard in front of bulk storage fuel tanks.
6.
Clean
intercoolers on Generator #4.
7.
Do
repairs to Generator #2.
8.
Attend
safety training session.
9.
Continue
safe work practices.
10.
Complete
all reports, including various annual Energy Information Agency reports.
GOALS FOR 2013
ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION
1.
Install,
repair distribution system as needed.
2.
Continue
KPP involvement to continue FIRM power and plan for future needs.
3.
As
a member of KMEA and Kansas Mutual Aid Program, provide assistance to other
members as requested.
4.
Assist
other Departments as needed.
5.
Do
spring and fall brush cleanup.
6.
Continue
to do building maintenance.
7.
Continue
to do annual di-electric testing.
8.
Continue
training and the advancement of lineman on apprentice program.
9.
Continue
safe work practices.
10.
Continue
the Automatic Meter Reading for Electric & Water Project.
11.
Add
three-phase loop from corner of 75 Highway and Franklin Street up 2nd
Street to Cross Street and connect to existing three-phase feed to Hoovers and
Pamida, adding redundancy should Circuit #2 fail for an extended period of time.
12.
Balance
phasing on distribution circuits.
13.
Have
Allgeier Martin do rate study once KPP rate study is complete.
14.
Maintain
safety practices and continue safe work environment.
15.
Assist
with community activities and events as requested and approved.
16.
Customer
service audits to ensure correct billing.
17.
Utility
right-of-way tree trimming.
18.
Install
new services.
19.
Attend
safety training sessions.
20.
Attend
sponsored line schools as available.
GOALS FOR 2013
SEWER DEPARTMENT
1.
Assist in the
completion of the Pump Station Replacement Project that began in 2012.
Project Lift Stations to be Replaced
Lift Stations to be Upgraded only
LS#1 Highway
75 south of town
LS #7 16th
& Kennebec (Country Club)
LS#2 11th
& Merrimac (Charlie’s)
LS#8 2nd
& Niagara
LS#3 14tj
& Hudson (Newkirk’s)
LS #4 9th
& Juniatta (Huff’s)
LS #5 Sage
Brush Court (Crotts)
2.
Sewer system
G.I.S. installation for sewer and water.
Our goal will be to get the new ‘Work Order’ system up and going.
3.
Continue to
maintain sewer lagoons (spray, cut trees out of lagoons).
4.
Clean ¼ of
city’s sewer mainlines with sewer machine. (contingent on drought)
5.
Continue to
work with B&W on Water Treatment Plant Upgrades as presented in the
Operational Efficiency report.
6.
Work with
B&W and Westland Construction to complete boring under Rock Creek and place
a cast iron line underneath Rock Creek.
7.
Complete
various required reports, including several annual Emergency Information Reports
(EIA).
8.
Assist
with various community events and projects, as needed.
9.
Continue the
Grease Trap Inspection Plan.
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GOALS FOR 2013
WATER DEPARTMENT
1.
Waterline
Replacement (4” Cast Iron):
Waterlines needing immediate replacements are:
From 6th and Cumberland to 9th and Cumberland
From 6th and Niagara to 10th and Niagara
From 6th and St. Lawrence to 10th and St. Lawrence
Between St. Lawrence and Niagara on 10th Street
Valves and Fire Hydrants will also be installed.
2.
Assist
Jeff Shamburg (Bartlett & West) with Water Plant issues.
(CO2 basins, rapid mixers, baffles, etc., troubleshooting)
3.
Research
feasibility of doing Remote Meter Reading; and if feasible, proceed with it.
4.
Do
a chlorine burnout in July and in August, to assist in water quality.
5.
Exercise
all water valves in town, along with raising valve boxes and then painting them.
6.
Continue
to maintain equipment in good working order.
7.
Continue
to work with employees to continue training and maintaining certifications.
8.
Repair
water leaks in a safe and timely manner.
9.
Assist
other departments as needed (city wide cleanup, etc.).
10.
Continue
tilling and reseeding areas that have been dug up for line repairs.
11.
Continue
good safe work ethics in the field and in the Water Plant.
12.
Continue
to keep good relations with all KDHE and KRWA officials.
13.
Continue
to responsibly spend money provided to the Water Department in a way to provide
quality service to our community.
14.
Continue
to strive towards the goals of keeping our water quality as high as possible and
to meet all state and federal regulations.
15.
Attend
safety training meetings.
16.
Complete and
distribute the Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer
Confidence Report).
17.
Loop
several waterlines throughout the city.)
18.
Work
with State on Water Emergency Declarations, providing reports and public
information.
19.
Continue
to working on Automatic Meter Infrastructure Project (AMI) Electronic Meter
Reading for Electric & Water.
20.
Continue
to provide training for personnel to enhance their knowledge and proficiency.
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Email: sburlington@mchsi.com
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