WILSON — The Wilson City Council approved the purchase of a new telemetry system for the city water wells from Don’s Electric to the exceed $70,000 during Monday’s meeting.

It was the first purchase made from the $112,000 Wilson received in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Mayor Mike Peschka noted parts for the current system can no longer be purchased so it was imperative the system be replaced.

In other business:

• Approval was given to a request by Joshua Tipton, part-time Police chief, to purchase decals for the new Wilson Police patrol car from Mark’s Custom Signs of Great Bend for $509 installed.

• No action was taken after a five minute executive session to discuss nonelected personnel (the police chief/patrolman job).

• Approval was given to Charter Ordinance 01-2022, allowing the city clerk and city treasurer to live within 20 miles of Wilson.

• Approval was given to Ordinance 871, creating a housing rehabilitation citizens advisory board. Susan Kriley, city clerk, said the deadline to apply for either rehabilitation or demolition of a residence in Wilson is Oct. 31. So far, two rehabilitations and four demolitions have been approved.

• Approval was given to renew the annual contract with Central Brochure Distribution of Hays for $525 to distribute Wilson brochures across Kansas.

• Approval was given to rename Lions Club Park Wilson Winners 4-H Park and to allow the building of two stone post name signs in the two flower beds at the park.

• Three properties found in violation of city board of health ordinances were approved to be cleared from the violations list. They are 413 31st Street, 2308 Ave. B and 407 31st Street.

Peschka praised these property owners for cooperating with the city and getting their properties cleaned up. “We appreciate it,” he said.

• Resolutions to remove inoperable vehicles from two properties — 513 28th Street and 2304 Ave. I — were approved.

Vehicles on property at 511 30th Street need further followup.

The next meeting of the Wilson City Council will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Wilson City Hall.