Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
October 13, 2009
Mayor Michael Wyatt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on October 13, 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, October 1, 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 Hansen 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 Pick to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2009 meeting and waive the reading and seconded by Hansen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager, Tyson McGreer, informed the council of an upcoming library meeting and Economic Development Meeting. Tyson has met with Interstate Irrigation and gave the council an updated on the sewer and water project including the projected time frame of the project. Tyson informed the council that AHE Land is still past due about six months. Tyson has begun talking with Phil to find out what our options are on this economic development loan. Tyson and Mayor, Wyatt attended the League of Nebraska Municipalities annual conference the first of October. Tyson said he attended a seminar on a health insurance program that the League has started and will be looking into the program more closely. Mayor, Wyatt let the council know that Ron Kent had resigned from the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Council member, Pierce asked Tyson for an update on the airport advisory meeting and crosswind project. Tyson also informed the council about the cemetery board meeting that was held.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Hansen – none. Council member, Pofahl – none. Council member, Pick – none. Council member, Pierce – gave an update on the economic development committee & tree board.
WATER, ENFORCEMENT AND LOTTERY REPORTS - Acknowledged as received.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Action on Resolution 09-10-01 Power Board Recommendation on Rates – A motion was made by Pierce to approve Resolution 09-10-01 for a 4% increase in electric rates taking effect December 1, 2009 and seconded by Pofahl.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-10-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING 4% INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RATES FOR THE CITY OFF GRANT, NEBRASKA
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Resolution 09-10-02 Locker Room loan request – A motion was made by Pierce to approve Resolution 09-10-02 and seconded by Pick.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-10-02
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LOAN APPLICATION OF CARLA TAYLOR DBA LOCKER ROOM FOR $2,250.00.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Hansen, Pick & Pierce. Abstain – Pofahl. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Resolution 09-10-03 Stop Sign – A motion was made by Hansen to approve Resolution 09-10-03 for a stop sign at 7th and Sherman and seconded by Pierce.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-10-03
A RESOLUTION FOR STOP SIGN ON 7TH STREET & SHERMAN
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Discussion on Annexation – The council discussed possible proposed annexation boundaries and what annexation of these areas would do for the city. The council asked Tyson and Phil Pierce to begin the process of annexation.
Public Comment – None
Action on Bills and Claims – Adams Lumber Co., supplies & maintenance – 2,118.95; AFLAC, employee benefits – 394.49; Alltel, telephone – 110.36; Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C., professional services – 2,835.00; B&D Office City, office supplies – 137.56; Gary Beckler, expense reimbursement – 56.32; William Besarick, airport contract – 425.75; Carlson Electric, maintenance – 12.40; City of Grant, utilities – 6,312.92; Colonial Processing Center, employee benefits – 44.00; Country Supply, supplies & maintenance – 89.80; Credit Management, payroll withholding – 157.59; Culligan Water Conditioning, supplies – 5.75; Deaver Computer Service, supplies – 297.39; Eichners Sales & Service, maintenance – 51.94, Jon Forney, reimburse tree board expense – 97.37; Frenchman Valley Coop, fuel & repairs – 1,637.47; Grant Auto Parts, maintenance – 97.14; Grant Rotary Club, dues – 122.50; Grant Tribune-Sentinel, advertising – 245.90; Great Plains Communications, Utilities – 288.66; Great Plains one call service, general telephone – 12.95; Hatch’s Super Foods, supplies – 5.15; In & Out Inc, supplies- 61.19; J Bar J Landfill, waste tipping fees – 3,246.39; League of Nebraska Municipalities, dues – 100.00; Jacob Lee, utilities refund – 38.24; Logsdon & Sons Farm Equipment, supplies – 13.80; MEAN, transmission charge – 62,711.29; Midwest Electric, O & M charge & utilities – 14,959.87; NE DOL/Boiler Inspection Program, dues – 36.00; Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, qtrly NDB maintenance – 375.00; Perkins County Treasurer, police contract– 7,618.76; Pierce Law Office, professional services – 650.00; Phil Pierce, net wages – 341.69; Pinnacle Bank, waste note payment – 63,385.74; Rankin Sales & Service, supplies – 48.54; Van Diest Supply Co, chemical – 639.50; Waddell & Reed, retirement – 678.47; Nebraska Department of Revenue, state income tax withholding – 403.13; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 2,342.42; United States Treasury, 941 2007 interest – 310.20; Overtime Wages 9/15-9/30 – 363.33. Total Bills and Claims $173,880.92.
The motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Pick to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $173,880.92.
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 8:16 P.M.
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Michael Wyatt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
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