Council Minutes - June 26, 2023
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
June 26, 2023
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on June 26, 2023 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, June 15, 2023 and June 22, 2023, 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 Lisa Schmitt announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Bishop, Brueggeman, Petersen, and Mayor Schmitt. Absent Council member: Sims.
Others present: City Superintendent Edward Dunn, City Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, City Attorney Tawna Holmstedt, et al.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Petersen to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Petersen to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2023 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, Edward Dunn gave updates on the downtown revitalization project, street project, and water project. Dunn stated the Annual 4th of July event sponsored by the Perkins County Chamber will be in the City Park on the 4th of July. Dunn also informed the Council he would be attending the NCMA Summer Conference at the end of this week.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Brueggeman –gave an update on the library board meeting. Council member, Sims – none.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
PUBLIC COMMENT – none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Ordinance 23-05-01, an Ordinance by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending the Revised Municipal Code of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska (Ordinance No. 18-11-01) by Adding a New Subparagraph (D) in Chapter 7 – Public Utilities; Article 2 – Water Department; Section 7-216: Unsafe Connection Prohibited; Backflow Prevention Devices Required (3rd Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the third reading of Ordinance No. 23-05-01 “An Ordinance by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending the Revised Municipal Code of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska (Ordinance No. 18-11-01) by Adding a New Subparagraph (D) in Chapter 7 – Public Utilities; Article 2 – Water Department; Section 7-216: Unsafe Connection Prohibited; Backflow Prevention Devices Required”
A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Ordinance No. 23-05-01 An Ordinance by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending the Revised Municipal Code of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska (Ordinance No. 18-11-01) by Adding a New Subparagraph (D) in Chapter 7 – Public Utilities; Article 2 – Water Department; Section 7-216: Unsafe Connection Prohibited; Backflow Prevention Devices Required and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Ordinance 23-06-01, an Ordinance by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending the Revised Municipal Code of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska (Ordinance No. 18-11-01) by Adding a New Section in Chapter 3 – Misdemeanors; Article 1 – General Misdemeanors, Labeled, Section 3-105: Quit Hours, and Renumbering the Remaining Sections, Et Al. (1st Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance No. 23-06-01 “An Ordinance by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending the Revised Municipal Code of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska (Ordinance No. 18-11-01) by Adding a New Section in Chapter 3 – Misdemeanors; Article 1 – General Misdemeanors, Labeled, Section 3-105: Quit Hours, and Renumbering the Remaining Sections, Et Al.”
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-02, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Setting Rates and Terms of Impoundment – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-06-02 a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Setting Rates and Terms of Impoundment and seconded by Brueggeman.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANT, PERKINS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SETTING RATES AND TERMS OF IMPOUNDING
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Compensation of All Officers and Employees of the City of Grant for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year – A motion was made by Bishop to increase compensation for all City Employees except the Mayor and Council by 4% and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Bishop to increase the Mayor by $500.00 to $3,500.00 annually and the Council Members by $500.00 to $2,500.00 annually and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Setting a Date, Time, and Place for a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget Statement as Referenced by LB 148, Effective November 2020 and Setting an Alternate Date, Time, and Place for Said Hearing – Discussion took place on the changes that the City will need to comply with from the current Legislative session to changes made from the original LB 148 that took effect November of 2020. A date, time and place for the public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget statement and alternate date, time and place was discussed. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 23-06-02, an Ordinance by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending Section 1-306 – Place, Day, Time; Quorum of Article 3 – Meetings of Chapter 1 – Civil Administration of the City of Grant Revised Municipal Code – Changing the Regular Meeting Day From the 2nd and 4th Monday to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month; Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing When This Ordinance is in Full Force and Effect (1st Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance No. 23-06-02 “An Ordinance by the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending Section 1-306 – Place, Day, Time; Quorum of Article 3 – Meetings of Chapter 1 – Civil Administration of the City of Grant Revised Municipal Code – Changing the Regular Meeting Day From the 2nd and 4th Monday to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month; Repealing all Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing When This Ordinance is in Full Force and Effect.”
Action and Discussion on Letter of Understanding of Services with AMGL for 2022-2023 Budget Forecast – A motion was made by Brueggeman to accept the letter of understanding of services with AMGL, P.C. for the 2022-2023 Budget Forecast / 2023-2024 Budget Year and authorizing the Mayor to sign and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-03 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (849 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to extend Resolution No. 23-06-03 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (849 Garfield Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-04 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-06-04 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Garfield Ave.) and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-05 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (804 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-06-05 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (804 Garfield Ave.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-06 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (826 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to extend Resolution No. 23-06-06 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (826 Garfield Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-07 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (836 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-06-07 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (836 Garfield Ave.) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-08 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (838 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-06-08 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (838 Garfield Ave.) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-09 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (PID 680068635 – 913 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Petersen to extend Resolution No. 23-06-09 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (PID 680068635 – 913 Sherman Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-10 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (839 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to extend Resolution No. 23-06-10 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (839 Sherman Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-11 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (835 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to extend Resolution No. 23-06-11 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (835 Sherman Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-12 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-06-12 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Sherman Ave.) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Bishop & Petersen. Nays – Brueggeman. Nay – Mayor Schmitt. Motion failed.
A motion was made by Brueggeman to extend Resolution No. 23-06-12 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Sherman Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Bishop to rescind previous motion on agenda item H. “Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-04 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Garfield Ave.)” and seconded Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Petersen to extend Resolution No. 23-06-04 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Garfield Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-13 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (317 West 8th St.) – A motion was made by Petersen to extend Resolution No. 23-06-13 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (317 West 8th St.) to July 16th and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-14 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (826 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-06-14 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (826 Sherman Ave.) and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-15 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (812 Central Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-06-15 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (812 Central Ave.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-16 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (449 West 6th St.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-06-16 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (449 West 6th St.) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-17 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (447 West 6th St.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-06-17 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (447 West 6th St.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-18 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (443 West 6th St.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-06-18 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (443 West 6th St.) and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-19 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (431 West 6th St.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-06-19 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (431 West 6th St.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-20 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (423 West 6th St.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-06-20 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (423 West 6th St.) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-21 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (629 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-06-21 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (629 Sherman Ave.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-22 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (645 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-06-22 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (645 Garfield Ave.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-23 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (604 Lincoln Ave.) – A motion was made by Petersen to extend Resolution No. 23-06-23 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (604 Lincoln Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-24 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (728 Lincoln Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to extend Resolution No. 23-06-24 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (728 Lincoln Ave.) to July 16th and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-25 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (705 Lincoln Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-06-25 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (705 Lincoln Ave.) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-26 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (613 Lincoln Ave.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-06-26 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (613 Lincoln Ave.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-27 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (109 West 6th St.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-06-27 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (109 West 6th St.) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-06-28 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (108 West 7th St.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-06-28 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (108 West 7th St.) and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Bills & Claims – AFLAC, employee benefits – 178.64; Black Hills Energy, utilities – 111.55; Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE, employee benefits – 7,823.36; BSB Construction Inc., capital outlay – 24,928.07; BSN Sports LLC, sports equipment – 48.00; Capital Business Systems, Inc., supplies – 193.88; CEM Sales & Service, supplies – 921.16; Classic 1 Welding, supplies & repairs – 390.00; CSC Construction, capital outlay – 86,280.72; Dunn, Edward, concession supplies – 371.35; Eakes Office Solutions, supplies – 91.94; Eichners Sales & Service, supplies – 103.98; Grant Rotary Club, dues – 92.50; MEAN, transmission charge – 94,278.64; McCormick, Eric, supplies – 5.22; Midwest Electric, utilities – 458.92; Mutual of Omaha, employee benefits – 108.00; NE State Fire Marshal, dues – 36.00; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 30.00; PAR-KAN MWC , dumpster repair – 1,307.13; Perkins County Hospital, dues & training – 1,376.00; Pinnacle Bank/Visa, postage, supplies, & dues & training – 1,897.71; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 580.00; Southwestern Equipment Co., supplies – 237.72; T.C. Engineering Inc., capital outlay – 6,270.00; West Central Nebraska Development District, dues & professional services – 5,059.00; American Funds, retirement –1,110.02; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 7,456.88; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 4,494.74; Overtime Wages 5/28-6/10 – 968.01. Total Bills and Claims $247,209.14.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Bishop to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $247,209.14.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Bishop, Brueggeman, & Petersen reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:16 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk
Clerk’s Note: Minutes are not approved by Council as of the date of publication. (7/12/2023)
Clerk's Note: Minutes were approved by Council at the Regular Council Meeting on July 24, 2023. (Posted 7/26/2023)