Council Minutes - August 28, 2018
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
August 28, 2018
Mayor Michael Wyatt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on August 28, 2018 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 22, 2018, 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: Brueggeman, Greenwood, Pierce and Wyatt.
Others present: City Administrator Dana Harris, City Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, Attorney, Phil Pierce, et al.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Greenwood to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Greenwood to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2018 meeting and waive the reading and seconded by Pierce.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Administrator, Dana Harris informed the Council that the City Offices will be closed on September 3rd to observe Labor Day.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Pierce – none. Council member, Brueggeman – gave an update on the tree board meeting. Council member, Greenwood – none.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Action on Request for Keno Funds – Sam McArtor Eagle Scout Project – Sam McArtor presented his Eagle Scout project to the Council and answered any questions that the Council had on the project. A motion was made by Pierce to pay the bill at Adam’s Lumber in the amount of $521.47 for Sam McArtor’s Eagle Scout Project and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action on Special Designated Liquor License - Middle of Nowhere Bar & Grill –Wedding – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the special designated liquor license for Middle of Nowhere Bar & Grill for a wedding on September 29, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am and authorize the City Clerk/Treasurer to sign on behalf of the City and seconded by Greenwood.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Calling for a Special Election Regarding a Proposition to Issue Bonds of the City for a Municipal Swimming Pool Project – Resolution 18-08-02 – A motion was made by Greenwood to approve Resolution 18-08-02 A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska calling for a special election to be held in conjunction with the statewide general election on November 6, 2018 regarding a proposition for the issuance by the City of its general obligation bonds in an amount to not exceed two million four hundred thousand dollars ($2,400,000) to pay the costs of constructing and equipping a new swimming pool and seconded by Pierce.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Presentation by Terry Galloway and Discussion on 2018-2019 Budget – Terry Galloway, City Accountant from Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth summarized the financial status of the City and answered any questions the council had on the budget. Discussion took place on the 2018-2019 budget. No Action Taken.
Action on Resolution 18-08-01 to Surplus City Garbage Truck – A motion was made by Pierce to approve Resolution 18-08-01 declaring excess property and sale of excess property. The motion died due to lack of second.
Action on Mayoral Appointment to Fill Vacant City Council Seat – Mayor Wyatt announced his mayoral appointment to fill the vacant City Council seat – Mark Wendell. A motion was made by Pierce to approve the mayoral appointment of Mark Wendell to fill the vacant Council seat. The motion died due to lack of second.
Public Comment – Lisa Schmitt.
Action on Bills and Claims – AFLAC, employee benefits – 405.54; Black Hills Energy, utilities – 65.62; City of Grant, postage, supplies & dues & training – 36.83; Faber Signs, supplies & repairs – 322.06; Jessie Faber, dues & training – 95.48; Harland Clarke, supplies – 58.43; Ken’s Construction LLC, contract labor –1,800.00; MEAN, transmission charge – 120,189.63; Mike’s Small Engine Repair, supplies & repairs – 48.00; MWC Acquisition Co LLC, dumpsters – 8,513.90; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 47.00; Perkins County Animal Shelter, community improvement – 500.00; PLIC – SBD Grand Island, employee benefits – 138.30; R & T Tire Service, Inc., supplies & repairs – 44.00; Utility Service Co., Inc., water tower contract – 2,577.70; Western States Bank, employee benefits – 482.50; American Funds, retirement – 1,087.80; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 10,404.10; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 3,752.58; Overtime Wages 8/1-8/15 – 399.27. Total Bills and Claims $150,968.74.
The motion was made by Pierce and seconded by Greenwood to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $150,968.74.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Brueggeman, Greenwood & Pierce reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Michael Wyatt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:22 P.M.
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Michael Wyatt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk