Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
August 25, 2009
Mayor Michael Wyatt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on August 25, 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, August 20, 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 Pierce and seconded by Hansen 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 August 11, 2009 meeting and waive the reading seconded by Pofahl.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager, Tyson McGreer, informed the council of upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Committee, Public Works, and Economic Development Advisory Committee. The League of Nebraska Municipalities will be having the annual conference in North Platte this year and if any of the council would like to attend please let Jessie know. The opening of the water and sewer project bids will be September 3rd at 3:00pm. Council Member, Denny Hansen gave an update on the H1N1 meeting that was held last week. Mayor, Wyatt gave an update on the County Planning Commission meeting that was held Monday night.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Hansen – none. Council member, Pofahl – none. Council member, Pick – none. Council member, Pierce – none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Discussion on 2009-2010 Budget – Discussion took place on the budget for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 09-08-03 Natural Gas Franchise Fee – A motion was made by Pick to increase the natural gas franchise fee to 5% with an effective date of November 1, 2009 and seconded by Pierce.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Pick & Pierce. Nays – Hansen & Pofahl. Mayor breaks tie with Nay.
Motion failed.
Ordinance 09-08-01 Cemetery Board Revision – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance 09-08-01 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, amending the Grant City Code (Ordinance 02-03) by revoking and replacing section 32.06, providing regulations for the cemetery board; to repeal all other ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict; to provide that the provisions of this ordinance shall be made a part of the code of the City of Grant; and to provide when this ordinance shall be in full force and effect.”
Ordinance 09-08-02 General Cemetery Ordinance (Chapter 91) - City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance 09-08-02 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, amending the Grant City Code (Ordinance 02-03) by revoking and replacing Chapter 91, titled “Cemetery”, providing further rules and regulations for the cemetery; it’s operation and procedures; to repeal all other ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict; to provide that the provisions of this ordinance shall be made a part of the code of the City of Grant; and to provide when this ordinance shall be in full force and effect.”
Public Comment – Marsha Brown
Action on Bills and Claims – AFLAC, employee benefits – 394.49; Allied Insurance, insurance – 100.00; American Red Cross, dues & training – 66.17; Brendon Barry, contract labor – 100.00; Gary Beckler, supplies – 8.43; William Besarick, airport contract – 425.74; Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE, employee benefits – 4,522.54; Caleb Breazeale, contract labor – 50.00; Vince Carrig, contract labor – 55.00; Credit Management, payroll withholding – 157.59; Credit Management, professional services – 3.49; Brad Dickinson, utilities refund – 19.01; Jessie Faber, dues & training – 108.04; Friesen Welding & Repair, LLC, supplies – 70.38; Alex Johnston, contract labor – 40.00; Max Jones, contract labor – 15.00; Riley Kosmicki, contract labor – 10.00 League of NE Municipalities, dues – 588.00, Legion Baseball Program, contract labor – 175.00; MEAN, transmission charge – 74,912.54; Bradley Mayer, contract labor – 15.00; Midwest Electric, maintenance – 1,245.59; Nebraska Dept of Health & Human Services, professional services – 800.00; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 352.00; Blake Poppe, contract labor – 25.00; Jane Potts, contract labor – 20.00; Jacob Sexson, contract labor – 37.50; Source Gas, utilities – 1,473.16; Brennen Toner, contract labor – 7.50; Garrett Toner, contract labor – 37.50; Jim Toner, contract labor – 40.00; Lonnie Tvrdik, contract labor – 15.00; Uehling Total Turf, maintenance contract & services – 1,833.33; Visa, postage – 11.45; W.P.I.C., dues & training – 29.50; Waddell & Reed, retirement – 661.11; Christian White, contract labor – 27.50; Clint White, contract labor – 130.00; Colton White, contract labor – 177.50; Yant Testing, Supply & Equipment, Inc, maintenance – 105.50; Michael York, contract labor – 65.00; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 5,912.90; United States Treasury, federal income tax withholding – 2,562.09; Overtime Wages 8/1 to 8/14, 298.92. Total Bills and Claims $97,704.47.
The motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Pick to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $97,704.47.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Hansen, Pick & Pofahl reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Wyatt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:10 P.M.
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Michael Wyatt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
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