Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
August 10, 2010
Mayor Michael Wyatt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on August 10, 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, August 2, 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 Michael Wyatt announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Hansen, Pick, Pierce, Pofahl, and 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 Pofahl 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 Pierce to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2010 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 board meeting and budget workshop that will be at 6:00 p.m. on next Tuesday. Mayor Wyatt, asked if any changes had occurred with AHE. A letter was sent and no response as of yet. Council Member, Darrell Pierce asked about some of the weeds in the streets. Tyson said that the guys had been working on pot holes and will try to get to the weeds next week. Also Darrell asked if some of the sprinklers in the park were broke because he noticed some brown spots. Tyson said he talked to Adam and he believed it was grubs and was going to put a second treatment on them. Council member, Denny Hansen said him and council member Wayne Pick talked to Tyson last week about cave in protection for the city employees when working on City projects involving digging holes. Tyson said he talked to Gary and we currently have some devices to use when doing projects.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Hansen – none. Council member, Pofahl – none. Council member, Pick – gave an up date on the cemetery meeting. Council member, Pierce – none.
WATER, ENFORCEMENT, LOTTERY - Acknowledged as received.
FINANCIALS – Received at meeting. Put on next agenda to allow council to review.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action on Ordinance 10-07-02 Zoning Map – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the third 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.”
A motion was made by Pierce to approve Ordinance 10-07-02 Attaching Zoning Map to Zoning Ordinance and seconded by Hansen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Agreement with USA Communications – A motion was made by Hansen to approve the lease agreement with USA Communications LLC and seconded by Pierce.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Library Annual Report – Library Director, Robin Quinn presented the library report.
Action on Ordinance 10-08-01 Fireworks – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance 10-08-01 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRANT, PERKINS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND THE GRANT CITY CODE (ORDINANCE 02-03) BY REVOKING AND REPLACING §92.41 FIREWORKS PROHIBITION; 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.”
Economic Development Semi-Annual Report – City Manager, Tyson McGreer presented the Economic Development semi-annual report.
Wayne Fester Request to be Placed on the Agenda – Wayne Fester addressed the council on current state of his property. No Action Taken.
Public Comment – Jan Rahn
Action on Bills and Claims – Adams Lumber Co., supplies & maintenance – 2,910.75; Ag Sales and Service, Inc, maintenance – 149.97; American Red Cross, supplies – 23.00; Arnold Pool Company, supplies – 37.90; B&D Office City, office supplies – 54.30; Barr Sprinkler Systems, maintenance – 545.38; William Besarick, airport contract – 583.34; Carlson Electric, maintenance – 54.44; City of Grant, utilities – 6,679.02; Colonial Processing Center, employee benefits – 44.00; Culligan Water Conditioning, supplies – 5.75; Deaver Computer Services, supplies – 40.00; Frenchman Valley Coop, fuel & maintenance – 2,972.65; Friesen Welding & Repair LLC, maintenance – 161.96; Grant Auto Parts, maintenance – 11.12; Grant Tribune-Sentinel, advertising – 186.30; Great Plains Communications, Utilities – 559.77; Great Plains one call service, general telephone – 19.01; Harland Clarke, supplies – 49.54; Hatch’s Super Foods, supplies & concessions – 51.76; J Bar J Landfill, waste tipping fees – 3,371.74; Johnsen Corrosion Engineering Inc, professional services – 715.00; Ken’s Construction LLC, professional services – 1,200.00; Mid-American Benefits, Inc., employee benefits – 45.00; Midwest Electric, O & M charge, materials & utilities – 16,078.35; Municipal Supply, Inc of Nebraska, supplies – 258.33; Nebraska Dept of Health & Human Services, capital outlay – 184.88; Paulsen Inc, supplies – 34.53; Perkins County Register of Deeds, supplies –17.50; Perkins County Treasurer, police contract– 7,618.77; Pierce Law Office, professional services – 1,668.00; Phil Pierce, net wages – 341.69; Connie Pofahl, concessions – 132.72; Poppe’s Posies, supplies – 37.50; Potts Electric, repairs – 314.80; Rankin Sales & Services, supplies – 22.06; Scottie’s Potties, professional services – 30.00; Van Diest Supply Co, chemical – 2,636.00; Verizon Wireless, telephone – 132.02; Waddell & Reed, retirement – 739.22; Winfield Solutions LLC, chemical – 148.98; Nebraska Department of Revenue, state income tax withholding – 816.04; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 3,135.44; Overtime Wages 7/16-7/31 – 644.39. Total Bills and Claims $55,462.92.
The motion was made by Pierce and seconded by Pick to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $55,462.92.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Hansen, Pick, & Pofahl reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Michael Wyatt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 7:55 P.M.
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Michael Wyatt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
