Council Minutes - November 22, 2022
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
November 22, 2022
Council President Andrea Brueggeman convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on November 22, 2022 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, November 16, 2022, 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.
Council President Andrea Brueggeman announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Brueggeman, Petersen, and Sims. Absent Council members: Bishop, and Mayor Schmitt.
Others present: City Superintendent Edward Dunn, City Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, City Attorney Tawna Holmstedt, et al.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Sims to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sims to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Brueggeman & Sims. Nays – none. Abstain – Petersen. Motion failed.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, Edward Dunn informed the Council of the upcoming board meeting, the citizens advisory review board will meet on November 28th at 9:30 a.m. Also Dunn stated that the City Offices will be closed on November 24th & 25th for Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving. Dunn gave updates on the construction projects: water main installation and the downtown revitalization.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Brueggeman –gave an update on the tree board meeting and library board meeting. Council member, Sims – none. City Superintendent, Dunn – gave an update on the Community Redevelopment Authority meeting.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Jayson Bishop.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Designation of ARPA Funds – A motion was made by Brueggeman to table the designation of ARPA funds to the December 13th Council meeting and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Resolution 22-11-01 Resolution Approving the Application for Special Use Permits and the Associated Fee for the Special Use Application – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution 22-11-01 Resolution Approving the Application for Special Use Permits and the Associated Fee for the Special Use Application and seconded by Sims.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-11-01
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND THE ASSOCIATED FEE FOR THE SPECIAL USE APPLICATION
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Special Use Permit Application – Jason and Ashleigh Noyes – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the special use permit application from Jason and Ashleigh Noyes and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution 22-11-02 Resolution for the Signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2022 – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution 22-11-02 Resolution for the Signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2022 and authorize the Council President, Andrea Brueggeman to sign and seconded by Sims.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-11-02
SIGNING OF THE YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT 2022
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Discussion on the City of Grant Emerald Ash Borer Readiness and Response Plan – Discussion took place on the City of Grant Emerald Ash Borer Readiness and Response Plan. No Action Taken.
Action on Bills & Claims – AFLAC, employee benefits – 178.64; Aurora Cooperative, fuel – 276.45; Barco Products Company, capital outlay – 21,315.04; Black Hills Energy, utilities – 480.45; Capital Business Systems, Inc., supplies – 107.12; Dunn, Edward, dues & training – 207.13; Eakes Office Solutions, supplies – 267.55; Grant Tribune-Sentinel, advertising – 771.26; Infinity Construction Inc., capital outlay – 226,936.05; Itron, Inc., dues – 1,005.82; M.C. Schaff & Associates, Inc., capital outlay – 55,326.48; MEAN, transmission charge – 97,753.56; Midwest Electric, O & M Charge, materials & utilities – 17,164.59; Municipal Supply, Inc. of NE, supplies – 412.68; Nebraska Department of Environmental & Energy, water note payment – 74,572.92; O’Donnell & Holmstedt, P.C., L.L.O., professional services – 6,300.00; Pinnacle Bank/Visa, postage, dues & training – 557.79; Potts Electric, supplies & repairs – 120.00; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 530.00; Utility Service Co., Inc., water tower contract – 3,175.98; W.P.C.I., dues & training –100.00; American Funds, retirement –1,075.96; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 6,480.00; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 2,710.89; Overtime Wages 10/30-11/12 – 489.50. Total Bills and Claims $518,315.86.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Sims to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $518,315.86.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Brueggeman, Petersen & Sims reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Council President Andrea Brueggeman adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 7:34 P.M.
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Andrea Brueggeman, Council President
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
Clerk’s Note: Minutes are not approved by Council as of the date of publication. (Posted 12/16/2022)
Clerk's Note: Minutes were approved by Council at the Regular Council Meeting on January 10, 2023. (Posted 1/11/2023)