Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
July 27, 2010
Mayor Michael Wyatt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on July 27, 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 22, 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.
Mayor Wyatt announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Hansen, Pick, Pierce, and Mayor Wyatt. Absent: Pofahl
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 Pierce to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2010 meeting as corrected and waive the reading seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager, Tyson McGreer, asked the council when would be a good time to try and have the first budget workshop. It was decided that the workshop would be August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Tyson also asked the council if any of them would have any objection to Connie setting up a committee to look at a possible restoration project on the pool and possible new pool project. Council Member, Darrell Pierce asked if campers are allowed to hook up water & electrical from a house while parked on the street and about whether the pop outs on the campers are allowed by ordinance to be out while parked on the street. Tyson referred Darrell to the City Code Book.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Hansen – gave an update on the library. Council member, Pofahl – none. Council member, Pick – none. Council member, Pierce – none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action on Ordinance 10-07-02 Zoning Map – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the second 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 10-06-01 Truck Parking - City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the third 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.”
A motion was made by Pierce to approve Ordinance 10-06-01 and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – none. Nays – all present. Motion failed.
NEW BUSINESS:
USA Communications request to be placed on the agenda – A representative from USA
Communications presented to the council a possible expansion interest to Grant and that the company would like to use the water tower to accomplish this expansion. Phil Pierce is currently looking at the agreement from USA Communications and will have a revised agreement ready for the council at the next meeting.
Action on Nuisance Properties 2010-GRA 012 – West Central Nebraska Development District representative, CJ Poltack presented to the council an update on this property. No Action Taken.
Action on Nuisance Properties 2010-GRA 019 – West Central Nebraska Development District representative, CJ Poltack presented to the council an update on this property. No Action Taken.
Action on Nuisance Properties 2010-GRA 034 – West Central Nebraska Development District representative, CJ Poltack presented to the council an update on this property. A motion was made by Pick to approve Resolution 10-07-04 to rescind previous resolution on Case 2010-GRA 034 and seconded by Hansen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Nuisance Properties 2010-GRA 038 – West Central Nebraska Development District representative, CJ Poltack presented to the council an update on this property. A motion was made by Hansen to approve Resolution 10-07-05 to rescind previous resolution on Case 2010-GRA 038 and seconded by Pick.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Resolution 10-07-02 Property 2010 GRA 006 – A motion was made by Hansen to approve Resolution 10-07-02 and proceed administratively and seconded by Pierce.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Collection Litigation on AHE Economic Development Loan –
A motion was made by Pick and seconded by Pierce to go into executive session including the Council, Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk & City Attorney to discuss litigation at 7:45 PM. Hansen excused himself for possible conflict of interest.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Pick & Pierce Nays – none. Motion carried.
The regular council meeting reconvened from executive session at 8:30 PM.
Public Comment – none.
Action on Bills and Claims – AFLAC, employee benefits – 455.23; B & D Office City, supplies – 32.99; Brendon Barry, contract labor – 60.00; William Besarick, airport contract – 583.33; Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE, employee benefits – 3,826.36; Caleb Breazeale, contract labor – 36.25; Vince Carrig, contract labor – 75.00; Cash-Wa Distributing, supplies – 448.80; City of Grant, postage – 61.36; Country Supply, supplies – 391.50; DC Concrete, concrete – 1,803.00; Michael Drieling, contract labor – 80.00; Anna Fournier, contract labor – 29.00; Grant Rotary Club, dues – 119.06; Shawn Harrell, contract labor – 75.00; Makenzie Hite, contract labor – 10.00; Penny Hite, contract labor – 20.00; Quinton Hite, contract labor – 30.00; Shayne Hite, contract labor – 30.00; Max Jones, contract labor – 15.00; Tucker Kohl, contract labor – 15.00; Riley Kosmicki, contract labor – 130.00; Legion Baseball Program, contract labor – 150.00; MEAN, transmission charge – 73,265.30; Midwest Electric, reimbursement – 44.36; NE Safety & Fire Equipment Inc., dues & training – 190.00, Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, qtrly NDB maintenance – 375.00; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 96.00; Ogallala Eyecare, health benefit – 451.00; Adam Pelster, contract labor – 15.00; Ride Rite Garage, maintenance – 100.50; Tony Ross, contract labor – 20.00; Source Gas, utilities – 2,529.24; The Pepsi Bottling Group, supplies – 247.50; Austin Thelander, contract labor – 17.50; Brennan Toner, contract labor – 42.50; Garrett Toner, contract labor – 95.00; Uehling Total Turf, maintenance contract & services – 1,833.33; Visa, dues & training – 307.88; Waddell & Reed, retirement – 734.78; West Central Nebraska Development District, abatement program – 5,108.00; Clint White, contract labor – 115.00; Colton White, contract labor – 170.00; Yant Testing, Supply & Equipment Inc, maintenance – 155.20; Michael York, contract labor – 15.00; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 5,858.62; United States Treasury, federal income tax withholding – 3,033.59; Overtime Wages 7/1 to 7/15, 688.12. Total Bills and Claims $103,985.30.
The motion was made by Hansen and seconded by Pick to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $103,985.30.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Hansen & Pick reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Wyatt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:32 P.M.
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Michael Wyatt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
