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Highland, Kansas 66035
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Welcome...
Mayor
Charles Batchelder and
the
2022 council members welcome you to Highland,
KS. Highland is nestled in the very Northeast county of
Kansas, a small community with a big heart. With education
at an utmost importance, Highland Community College gives
many opportunities to community personnel and many others.
Being the “oldest college in Kansas,” Highland Community
College gives a solid base to individuals wanting to further
their education. If adventure is your call, then Highland
can give you that too. Fishing, hunting and boating can all
be done within a 5 mile radius from town. Come visit
Highland where Learning to Live is Living to Learn!
(Standing L-R: Terry Gibson, Mayor Charles Batchelder, Keith
Edmonds; Seated L-R: Marty Allen, Tana Snyder, Dan Collins)
Announcements...
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2024 NOTICE OF HEARING TO EXCEED REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE AND
BUDGET HEARING
The governing body of City of
Highland will meet on September 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM at City Hall for the
purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers
relating to the proposed use of all funds, the amount of ad
valorem tax, and the Revenue Neutral Rate. Detailed
budget information is also available at City Hall and will
be available at this hearing.
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**City Water Has High Levels of Nitrate**
A water sample collected on 5/8/2023 showed a nitrate level
of 12 mg/L. This is above the federal nitrate standard, or
maximum contaminant level (MCL), of 10 mg/L. Nitrate in
drinking water is a serious health concern for infants less
than six months old. Full
Notice
Arbor Day In Highland
Arbor Day is a day to observe,
appreciate and plant trees. Arbor day represents hope
for the future. The simple act of planting a tree
represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide clean
air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife,
healthier communities, and endless natural beauty – all for
a better tomorrow.
Friday, April 28, the City of Highland will be
planting a tree in Minier Park to observe Arbor Day 2023.
The Highland Tree Board, Highland Pride Association, USD
#111 FFA students are working together to celebrate Arbor
Day and raise community awareness of the value of tree
planting as an investment in our environment and the future.
Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
During the 2022 calendar year, the City of Highland had
Nitrate violation of the drinking water regulations.
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health
risk for infants of less than six months of age. High
nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby
syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods
of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If
you are caring for an infant, you should ask for advice from
your health care provider. There are no additional required
health effects violation notices. Because of the sampling
schedules, some of the results are more than one-year-old.
The Consumer Confidence Report is available directly on line
by clicking
here or anytime during
business hours, you may pick up a hard copy at city hall.
Highland Cleanup Day 2023
The City of Highland has
designated Saturday, April 29th, 9 a.m. to Noon as
"City-Wide Cleanup Day' with dumpsters being available
starting Friday, April 28th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be a dumpster near the burn pile at the bottom of
the hill east of town for any Highland resident to use for
disposal of acceptable items. This is the time to clean out
and get rid of old appliances; air conditioners; mowers;
furniture; sinks, tubs and toilets; bedsprings and
mattresses; etc. Residents with larger items may set them
at curbside, report the item(s) and location to city hall
(785-442-3765) or Dorothy Diveley (785-442-3718) and city
workers will pick up.
From now thru Friday, April 15th, the city will assist in
hauling limbs to the burn pile. Place the limbs in a pile
along the street and call city hall. The burn pile is open
for residents to use for disposal of ONLY yard waste and
tree limbs. NO trash or construction material.
We will NOT be able to help you dispose of household
hazardous waste. Household hazardous waste can be taken to
the Road and Bridge shop at 1144 St. Columbus Road, Wathena,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Acceptable items include antifreeze, herbicides, pesticides,
transmission fluid, brake fluid, household cleaners, paint
and paint products, spray paint, fluorescent light bulbs and
ballasts, alkaline and Ni-Cad batteries and fire
extinguishers. Must show proof of being a Doniphan County
resident. For more information, call NEK Environmental
Services at 785-985-2778.
See Flyer Here
**City Water Has High Levels of Nitrate**
A water sample collected on 2/6/2023 showed a nitrate level
of 12 mg/L. This is above the federal nitrate standard, or
maximum contaminant level (MCL), of 10 mg/L. Nitrate in
drinking water is a serious health concern for infants less
than six months old. Full
Notice
Water Conservation Throughout the
Home
Today’s household uses water for
numerous purposes. Everyday tasks like cleaning dishes,
taking showers, doing laundry and washing the car can add up
to several or even hundreds of gallons of water used every
month.
See More Here
Help Prevent Sewer Backups
Everyone can contribute to the
success of sewer lines flowing freely whether it is in your
home, business, apartment or public places. Only two items
are flushable – human waste and toilet paper. All other
items are to be disposed of in the trash. “Disposable” or
“flushable” wipes are not to be flushed as they do not break
down like toilet paper and can clog the home’s plumbing
system and/or the city’s sewage pumps. F.O.G. (Fats, Oils
and Grease) also contribute to clogged sewer pipes. All
grease and grease products should be disposed of in the
trash. City Emergency numbers: City Hall (785) 442-3765,
Aaron Leach (785) 741-1131 or Trevor Saunders (785) 741-4919
See Attached Flyers -
Preventing Sewer Backups -
What Not To Flush -
Printable Bathroom Poster -
Frequently Asked Questions -
Disposal Of
Food Scraps, Fats, Oil & Grease
Doniphan County Household Hazzardous Waste
A FREE program to help Doniphan County residents remove
household hazardous waste. Call NEK Environmental
Services with any questions 785-985-2778.
Highland Parking Ordinance
The City of Highland, effective as of June 29, 2017,
established new restrictions concerning parking of certain
types of vehicles, trailers and agricultural equipment on
city streets. Ordinance #538 was adopted by the governing
body in response to many discussions and complaints made
through the years concerning safety issues, specifically,
such parking causing difficulty in seeing around the parked
equipment and blocking safe passage in the adjacent
roadway. Additionally, it was felt that heavy equipment,
including semi-trucks and semi-trailers, was causing
permanent damage to city streets. The complete terms of
Ordinance #538 can be reviewed at city hall or by visiting
the city’s website at www.highlandks.com .
In brief summary, the ordinance disallows parking of the
following on any street within the corporate city limits:
semis, semi-trailers, gooseneck and box trailers, commercial
motor vehicles, farm tractors and implements, RVs, and
school busses. Exceptions are allowed for temporary
parking to frequent a retail business, delivery vehicles and
vehicle repair businesses.
The governing body is looking
forward to citizens and the travelling public voluntarily
complying with the new law. If anyone has a question
concerning interpretation of the ordinance, or how it may
apply in any given situation, they are encouraged to contact
the police department or office of the city attorney.
Notice to All City of Highland Dog Owners
City Hall is currently accepting registration for 2023
Registration – The owner, keeper, harborer of any dog over
two months of age must register the dog within 30 days of
acquisition and must pay an annual registration fee on or
before January 31 of each calendar year. After February
28th, the penalty for late registration will increase $2.00
for each dog and law enforcement officials may issue a
citation for non-registration. The following registration
fees apply: For each non-spayed female, $6.00. For each
spayed female and each male, $3.00. Call city hall or stop by city hall for a hard copy 785-442-3765.
NOTICE to Highland Residents:
The City of Highland will soon begin more vigilant
enforcement of Dog Ordinance #393, which requires that all
dogs must be confined to their owner's property or otherwise
remain under the direct control of their owner. Citations
will be issued in municipal court for dogs running at large
and, if captured, dogs will be impounded. Owners are
subject to fines and associated costs. Click
for Full Ordinance
Online Payment Now Available!
City of Highland is offering another option to make
your municipal court or utility payments. The city is using
Kansas Information Consortium, LLC (dba Kansas.gov) for
online payments. Click
here to make a payment.
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website and going to a website that is not operated by the
city.
The City of Highland, its employees and agents bear no
liability or responsibility, in any manner whatsoever, in
connection with the usage or operation of this, or any
other, linked website, including the content, accessibility
or availability thereof.
About Third Party Links on Our Site:
The links provided in our website are provided
solely for your convenience and may assist you in locating
other useful information on the internet. When you click on
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and will be redirected to another site. These sites are not
under the control of the city. The city is not an agent and
we do not endorse or guarantee their products. We make no
representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the
information contained in the linked sites. We suggest that
you always verify the information obtained from linked
websites before acting upon this information. If you have
any questions or concerns about the products and services
offered on linked third party websites, please contact the
third party directly
Doniphan County's Recycling Program
Please feel free to share this and help spread the word. In
addition, paper versions of this brochure will be available
at various locations across the county for citizens to pick
up, including the County Clerk's office at the courthouse in
Troy. Thank-you for recycling! Sheet
#1 - Sheet
#2
Community Center
Rental
For scheduling dates for use of the Highland
Community Center contact Highland City Hall (785.442.3765)
For more details, click
here
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CITY OF HIGHLAND SNOWFLAKE CITY OF KANSAS
In
January of 2011, Highland PRIDE voted to raise $7,000 to
purchase lighted snowflakes for the downtown streetlights
and become the self-proclaimed “Snowflake City of Kansas.” Full
Article
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