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As the last few voters cast their ballots on Tuesday night in the pseudoephedrine election, several issues were addressed at the City Council meeting.
Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) asked for abatement on their utilities for 2012. At over $300,000, it would be a substantial investment for the city.
This is not the first time SRMC has asked the city for help, having received utilities abatements in 2010 and 2011.
Mayor, Roger Stallbamer, supported the idea. He said he has sat in on several of the hospital’s budget meetings, and their need is apparent.
“You can tell some of the employees are starting to feel the pinch.”
Hospital Corporation of America Board Chairperson, Donna Granger said SRMC, has held back on making their 2012 budget in hope of receiving the abatement, but they cannot wait much longer.
The governing body will discuss the matter more fully at a work session scheduled for Dec. 13.
Representatives from the new National Depression Glass Museum made a request of the Council for financial aide to be put towards advertising the museum.
Though they have enough funds squared away to pay rent and utilities on their site for at least two years, the reps said they could use the extra money for mailers, pamphlets, and billboards.
“All of which would bring attention to Wellington,” said museum rep, Linda Bredengerd.
The Council will make its decision at a later date.
Bredengerd said they hope to have the museum open by April of 2012, and that they have 9,000 pieces of glass ready for display.
The museum is being housed in the former Mooningham building located on S. Washington Av., which is being remodeled to include new custom display cases.
Bregengerd also said they will be holding a national convention for fans and dealers of Depression-Era glass during Wheat Fest. this coming year, which could potentially bring in an additional 750 people for the annual event.
A resolution passed allowing the Wellington Golf Course to raise its membership dues and greens fees. No price has officially been set.
This won't affect any local taxes or subsidies; it will be completelly paid for by members of the Wellington Golf Club and others who use the course. Steve Gill, Manager of the course, said the rise in prices is due to a decline in business.
“Historically, us-- along with Hesston, Winfield, McPherson-- handled the overflow plight of Sedgwick County. Sedgwick County doesn’t have the overflow plight is used to have,” he said.
Gill went on to say that, statistically, golfing is down in popularity all across the nation.
As the last few voters cast their ballots on Tuesday night in the pseudoephedrine election, several issues were addressed at the City Council meeting.
Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) asked for abatement on their utilities for 2012. At over $300,000, it would be a substantial investment for the city.
This is not the first time SRMC has asked the city for help, having received utilities abatements in 2010 and 2011.
Mayor, Roger Stallbamer, supported the idea. He said he has sat in on several of the hospital’s budget meetings, and their need is apparent.
“You can tell some of the employees are starting to feel the pinch.”
Hospital Corporation of America Board Chairperson, Donna Granger said SRMC, has held back on making their 2012 budget in hope of receiving the abatement, but they cannot wait much longer.
The governing body will discuss the matter more fully at a work session scheduled for Dec. 13.
Representatives from the new National Depression Glass Museum made a request of the Council for financial aide to be put towards advertising the museum.
Though they have enough funds squared away to pay rent and utilities on their site for at least two years, the reps said they could use the extra money for mailers, pamphlets, and billboards.
“All of which would bring attention to Wellington,” said museum rep, Linda Bredengerd.
The Council will make its decision at a later date.
Bredengerd said they hope to have the museum open by April of 2012, and that they have 9,000 pieces of glass ready for display.
The museum is being housed in the former Mooningham building located on S. Washington Av., which is being remodeled to include new custom display cases.
Bregengerd also said they will be holding a national convention for fans and dealers of Depression-Era glass during Wheat Fest. this coming year, which could potentially bring in an additional 750 people for the annual event.
A resolution passed allowing the Wellington Golf Course to raise its membership dues and greens fees. No price has officially been set.
This won't affect any local taxes or subsidies; it will be completelly paid for by members of the Wellington Golf Club and others who use the course. Steve Gill, Manager of the course, said the rise in prices is due to a decline in business.
“Historically, us-- along with Hesston, Winfield, McPherson-- handled the overflow plight of Sedgwick County. Sedgwick County doesn’t have the overflow plight is used to have,” he said.
Gill went on to say that, statistically, golfing is down in popularity all across the nation.
