Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
July 13, 2010
Council President Darrell Pierce convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on July 13, 2010 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, July 1, 2010, 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.
Council President Pierce announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Hansen, Pick, Pierce, and Pofahl. Absent: Mayor Mike 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 Pick to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pofahl to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2010 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 board meeting and the power board plans to meet in the next couple of weeks. Tyson informed the council that Gary and Jarrod have been trying to keep up with the mosquito spraying and will be spraying when necessary. Tyson said he met with Glenn on the backup system for the well and will have more information at the next budget meeting. Phil is still working on the AHE loan and should have a better idea after tomorrow on what our next step is with this loan. Council member, Denny Hansen asked about the trees on main street and specifically about one tree a business owner would like taken out in front of their building and replaced. The owner also informed him the tree next to the one he wants replaced looks like it is dying. Denny also said he had quite a few complaints about fireworks this year and wondered if we need to review the city ordinance.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Hansen – library meeting will be tomorrow. Council member, Pofahl – none. Council member, Pick –the cemetery meeting today was cancelled. Council member, Pierce – none.
WATER, ENFORCEMENT, LOTTERY - Acknowledged as received.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
7:15 Hearing on City of Grant Zoning Map - The hearing was opened at 7:15 by Council President Pierce. Discussion took place on the proposed City of Grant Zoning Map.
Council President Pierce closed the hearing at 7:19 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action on Truck Parking Ordinance 10-06-01 – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the second reading of Ordinance 10-06-01 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANT, PERKINS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AMEND THE GRANT CITY CODE (ORDINANCE 02-03) WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ORDINANCE WHICH DEFINES CERTAIN VEHICLES PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS; AND 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.”
NEW BUSINESS:
Action on Ordinance 10-07-01 Dog Licensing – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance 10-07-01 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANT, PERKINS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AMEND THE GRANT CITY CODE (ORDINANCE 02-03) WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ORDINANCE WHICH ADDS AN ADDITIONAL LICENSING FEE PURSUANT TO NEBRASKA STATE STATUES; AND 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.”
A motion was made by Pofahl to waive the three readings on Ordinance 10-07-01 and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pofahl to approve Ordinance 10-07-01 and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Ordinance 10-07-02 Zoning Map – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance 10-07-02 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANT, PERKINS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AMENDING THE GRANT CITY CODE (ORDINANCE 02-03) BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 255 “ZONING ORDINACE” BY ATTACHING THE ZONING MAP; 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.”
Action on Ordinance 10-07-03 Weed Nuisance - City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance 10-07-03 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANT, PERKINS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND THE GRANT CITY CODE (ORDINANCE 02-03) WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ORDINANCE WHICH DEFINES THE CITY FINES FOR SPECIFIC NUISANCES; AND 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.”
A motion was made by Hansen to Amend Ordinance Violation Fees to 1st Violation to $50.00, 2nd Violation to $100.00 and 3rd Violation to $200.00 and seconded by Pofahl.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pick to waive the three readings on Ordinance 10-07-03 and seconded by Hansen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Hansen to approve Ordinance 10-07-03 as amended and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Denton Mastre Request to connect to Sewer Utility – The council discussed the possibility of connection to the sewer system. No Action Taken.
Action on Rodger Matthews Request to connect to Sewer Utility – The council discussed the possibility of connection to the sewer system. No Action Taken.
Action on Resolution 10-07-01 Rescinding case 2010-GRA 019 – Tyson gave an update on this case. No Action Taken.
Action on authorizing representative to sign for Mid-American Benefits Inc – A motion was made by Hansen to authorize Jessie to sign the Mid-American Benefits documents and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action on Nuisance officer report of Non-Compliance at 228 Logan – A motion was made by Hansen to continue action on 228 Logan and for the nuisance officer to abate the property and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried
Action on Approving audit engagement letter– A motion was made by Hansen to approve the engagement letter from Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth and seconded Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried
Public Comment – Jan Rahn & Cathy Harden
Action on Bills and Claims – Adams Lumber Co., supplies & maintenance – 907.67; AFLAC, employee benefits – 438.79; Ag Sales and Service, Inc, capital outlay & maintenance – 2,394.06; Arnold Pool Company, supplies – 52.90; B&D Office City, office supplies – 126.88; William Besarick, airport contract – 583.34; Carlson Electric, maintenance – 754.25; Cash-Wa Distributing, concession supplies – 979.70; City of Grant, utilities – 5,331.70; Colonial Processing Center, employee benefits – 44.00; Frenchman Valley Coop, fuel & maintenance – 2,391.21; Friesen Welding & Repair LLC, maintenance – 211.30; Grant Auto Parts, maintenance – 19.75; Grant Tribune-Sentinel, advertising – 339.29; Great Plains Communications, Utilities – 379.39; Hatch’s Super Foods, supplies & concessions – 139.15; Brian Hightower, supplies – 12.75; J Bar J Landfill, waste tipping fees – 4,420.31; Ken’s Construction LLC, professional services – 2,074.43; Logsdon & Sons Farm Equipment, supplies – 27.14; MEAN, transmission charge – 51,196.41; Madison National Life, employee benefits – 191.45; Mid-American Benefits, Inc., employee benefits – 2045.00; Mid-Plains Red Cross, dues & training – 70.00; Midwest Electric, O & M charge, materials & utilities – 15,566.98; MWC Enterprises, Inc – supplies – 2,850.00; Ogallala Ready Mix, supplies – 22.93; Perkins County Register of Deeds, recording fee –5.50; Perkins County Treasurer, police contract– 7,618.77; Pierce Law Office, professional services – 1,543.77; Phil Pierce, net wages – 341.69; Shalee Pollard, dues & training – 33.09; Quality Diesel Inc, maintenance – 90.00; Regier Equipment Co., Inc., maintenance – 44.11; Clint Sheet, contract labor – 15.00; The Lifeguard Store Inc, supplies – 136.60; The Pepsi Bottling Group, concession supplies – 990.00; Van Diest Supply Co, chemical – 4,613.00; Verizon Wireless, telephone – 130.32; Waddell & Reed, retirement – 714.84; Winfield Solutions LLC, chemical – 172.50; Nebraska Department of Revenue, state income tax withholding – 687.21; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 3,447.97; Overtime Wages 6/16-6/30 – 586.29. Total Bills and Claims $114,741.44.
The motion was made by Pofahl and seconded by Pick to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $114,741.44.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Hansen, Pick, Pierce & Pofahl reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Council President Pierce adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:12 P.M.
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Darrell Pierce, Council President
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
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