Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
May 12, 2009
Mayor Michael Wyatt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on May 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given in advance by publication in the Grant Tribune Sentinel, the City’s designated method for giving notice, May 7, 2009, and members of the City Council and a copy of their Acknowledgment of Receipt and the Agenda are attached to these minutes. Availability of the Agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were recorded while said meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Wyatt announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Hansen, Pick, Pierce, Pofahl and Mayor Wyatt.
Others present: City Administrator Tyson McGreer, City Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, City Attorney Phil Pierce, et al.
The motion was made by Pick and seconded by Pierce to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Hansen to approve the minutes of the April 28, 2009 meeting and waive the reading and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager, Tyson McGreer, informed the council of an upcoming library meeting. Tyson let the council know that the pool is in the process of being filled with water and tomorrow they plan to start the heater. It is planned to open the pool on May 25th. Tyson gave some information on another source of possible funding for the city through the Red Leg Program. This program does follow USDA regulations, so we would not be able to fund water projects, since we do not have water meters. Council member, Pierce asked if we have any idea when armor coating will begin. Tyson said at this point they thought it would begin in late July. Council member, Hansen asked if any action has been taken on the lawns in town that are out of city ordinance. Tyson informed them that we sent out letters on Monday.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Hansen – none. Council member, Pofahl – none. Council member, Pick – update on cemetery meeting. Phil Pierce gave brief update on the cemetery legal situation. Council member, Pierce – none.
WATER, ENFORCEMENT AND LOTTERY REPORTS - Acknowledged as received.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action on Resolution 09-05-01 Perkins County Hospital request– A motion was made by Pierce to approve Resolution 09-05-01 Perkins County Hospital request and seconded by Pofahl.
RESOLUTION 09-05-01
WHEREAS, the City of Grant (City) has an economic development program (PROGRAM) pursuant to the Municipal Local Option Economic Development Act (NRS ’18-2701 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the PROGRAM authorizes the City to utilize its revenue for the good of the economic development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that providing a grant to the Perkins County Hospital for the purpose of recruiting a new doctor to the facility would be in compliance with the PROGRAM and a benefit to the City’s economic development; and
WHEREAS, Perkins County Hospital would be responsible for paying back said grant should the hired doctor not maintain employment at said Hospital for at least seven (7) years.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANT THAT:
- The City authorizes a qualified grant to the Perkins County Hospital in the amount of $50,000.00 to recruit a new doctor to the facility with the following qualifying terms:
- $25,000.00 will be used as payment to the new doctor at the start of his/her employment with Perkins County Hospital and the second $25,000.00 will be transferred to the hospital for payment to the new doctor after he/she has reached his/her one (1) year anniversary of employment; and
- If the new doctor’s employment is terminated for any reason prior to seven (7) years, Perkins County Hospital will repay the full amount transferred, within thirty (30) days of that termination; and
- The Hospital will use its best efforts to encourage the new doctor to reside within the territorial boundaries of the City.
- The Mayor is authorized to sign documents necessary to effect this transaction after same have been approved by the City’s attorney.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY, 2009.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action on Golf Course request for trash service – Council discussed the request and no action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action on Ordinance 09-05-01 Nuisance, Abatement, and Enforcement – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance 09-05-01 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, to revoke chapter 93 “Health and Safety”, and replace with a revised chapter 93, which defines a nuisance, provides for the abatement and enforcement procedure(s), and provides when this resolution shall be in full force and effect.”
Action on 2009-2010 Sheriffs Contract –
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Public Comment – Helen Johnson.
Action on Bills and Claims – Adams Lumber Co., supplies & maintenance – 963.77; AFLAC, employee benefits – 394.49; Alltel, telephone – 111.83; B&D Office City, office supplies – 152.93; William Besarick, airport contract – 583.34; Larry Bieker, utilities refund – 37.31; Carlson Electric, maintenance – 525.76; City of Grant, utilities – 3,804.81; Colonial Processing Center, employee benefits – 44.00; Country Supply, supplies & maintenance – 278.76; Culligan Water Conditioning, supplies – 5.75; Deaver Computer Service, supplies – 170.49; Eichners Sales & Service, supplies - 90.74; Frenchman Valley Coop, fuel & repairs – 1,253.78; Friesen Welding & Repair LLC, maintenance – 45.38; Grant Auto Parts, maintenance – 74.56; Grant Tribune-Sentinel, advertising – 360.20; Great Plains Communications, Utilities – 364.68; J Bar J Landfill, waste – tipping fees – 2,386.59; Kelly Supply Company, supplies – 65.56; Lafayette Life Ins Co, employee benefits – 123.50; League of NE Municipalities, dues & training – 272.00; Meyer Laboratory Inc, chemicals – 2,321.26; Midwest Electric, utilities & O & M Charge – 21,738.25; Ogallala Ready Mix, gravel – 930.48; Roger Ove, utilities refund – 36.90; Perkins County Treasurer, police contract– 7,672.94; Pierce Law Office, professional services – 568.76; Phil Pierce, net wages – 341.69; Pinnacle Bank, waste note payment – 1,910.71; Quinlivan & Associates, professional services – 1020.00; Rankin Sales & Service, supplies – 72.68; Titan Industries Inc, supplies – 691.39; U.S. Postal Service, office supplies – 506.60; Waddell & Reed, retirement – 721.11; Cathy Willhite, concession supplies & mileage – 55.90; Nebraska Department of Revenue, state income tax withholding – 671.10; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 2,605.00; Overtime Wages 4/16-4/30 –250.12. Total Bills and Claims $54,225.12.
The motion was made by Pierce and seconded by Hansen to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $54,225.12.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Pick, Pierce & Pofahl reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Wyatt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:00 P.M.
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Michael Wyatt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
