Council Minutes - July 24, 2023
August 11, 2023
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
July 24, 2023
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on July 24, 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, July 20, 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, Sims 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 Bishop 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 Bishop to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2023 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Bishop, Brueggeman & Petersen. Nays – none. Abstain – Sims. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Petersen to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2023 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Bishop, Brueggeman & Sims. Nays – none. Abstain – Petersen. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, Edward Dunn informed the Council of the upcoming board meetings, the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) will meet August 4th at noon, the planning commission will meet on August 8th at noon, and the cemetery board will meet on August 8th at 5:15 p.m. Dunn gave updates on the street improvement project and downtown revitalization project.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Bishop – gave an update on the park and recreation advisory committee meeting . Council member, Brueggeman –gave an update on the tree board meeting. Council member, Sims – none. City Superintendent, Dunn – gave an update on the cemetery board meeting.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
*Public Hearing at 7:05 P.M. MT for the Purpose of Reviewing the LB 840 Citizen Advisory Review Committee's Six-Month Report* – The hearing was opened by Mayor, Schmitt at 7:13 p.m. Economic Development Director, Edward Dunn presented to the council the LB 840 Citizen Advisory Review Committee’s six month report and was open to public comments.
The hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT – none.
UNFINISHED 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 Sections in Chapter 3 – Misdemeanors; Article 1 – General Misdemeanors, Labeled, Section 3-105: Quit Hours and Section 3-106: Vehicle Mufflers; Prevention of Fumes and Smoke, and Renumbering the Remaining Sections, Et Al. (3rd Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the third 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 Sections in Chapter 3 – Misdemeanors; Article 1 – General Misdemeanors, Labeled, Section 3-105: Quit Hours and Section 3-106: Vehicle Mufflers; Prevention of Fumes and Smoke, and Renumbering the Remaining Sections, Et Al.”
A motion was made by Bishop to approve 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 Sections in Chapter 3 – Misdemeanors; Article 1 – General Misdemeanors, Labeled, Section 3-105: Quit Hours and Section 3-106: Vehicle Mufflers; Prevention of Fumes and Smoke, and Renumbering the Remaining Sections, Et Al. and to have the time of hours between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. and seconded by Sims
Roll call vote: Yeas – Bishop, Petersen & Sims. Nays – Brueggeman. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
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 (3rd Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the third 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.”
A motion was made by Bishop to approve 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. and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 23-07-01, an Ordinance for the Compensation of All Officers and Employees of the City of Grant for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2023, Through September 30, 2024; Repealing all Other Conflicting Ordinances and Conflicting Sections of Ordinances; and Providing for the Effective Date. (2nd Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the second reading of Ordinance No.
23-07-01 “An Ordinance for the Compensation of all Officers and Employees of the City of Grant for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2023, Through September 30, 2024; Repealing all Other Conflicting Ordinances and Conflicting Sections of Ordinances; and Providing for the Effective Date.”
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.) – No Action Taken.
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 Brueggeman 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 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. 23-06-06 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 Petersen to approve 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.) and seconded by Sims.
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.) – No Action Taken.
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 Petersen to approve 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.) 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. 23-06-11 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 Sims to approve 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.) 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. 23-06-12 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (821 Sherman Ave.) – No Action Taken.
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.) – No Action Taken.
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.) – No Action Taken.
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.) – No Action Taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Municipal Rates and Fees – The municipal rates and fees were reviewed. A motion was made by Sims to accept the Municipal Rates and Fees as presented and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Library Budget Presentation – Library President, Ashley Colglazier, Library Director, Robin Quinn and Library Assistant, Val Foster presented the budget and answered questions that the Council had on the budget. A motion was made by Sims to give the Library $126,963.32 in franchise fees and also to make no change in the amount given to the Cemetery in the franchise fees, but to zero out the Street franchise fees and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Mayor stated the Council will take a 5 minute recess.
Action and Discussion on Setting a Date, Time, and Place for a Budget Workshop on the Proposed FY 2023-2024 – A motion was made by Brueggeman set a Budget Workshop for August 21st at 7:00 p.m. and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution 23-07-01 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 21-06-10, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (PID: 680003827 / 149 Washington Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-07-01 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 21-06-10, Declaration of Nuisance Property (PID: 680003827 / 149 Washington 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 23-07-02 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 21-06-11, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (PID: 680003835 / 143 Washington Ave.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-07-02 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 21-06-11, Declaration of Nuisance Property (PID: 680003835 / 143 Washington 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 23-07-03 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 21-06-12, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (428 East Hwy 23) – A motion was made by Sims to approve Resolution No. 23-07-03 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 21-06-12, Declaration of Nuisance Property (428 East Hwy 23) 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 23-07-04 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-07, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (836 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-07-04 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-07, Declaration of Nuisance Property (836 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 23-07-05 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-17, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (447 West 6th St.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-07-05 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-17, Declaration of Nuisance Property (447 West 6th St.) and seconded by Peteresen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution 23-07-06 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-22, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (645 Garfield Ave.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-07-06 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-22, Declaration of Nuisance Property (645 Garfield Ave.) and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution 23-07-07 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-25, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (705 Lincoln Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-07-07 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-25, Declaration of Nuisance Property (705 Lincoln Ave.) and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution 23-07-08 a Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-26, Declaration of a Nuisance Property (613 Lincoln Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 23-07-08 Resolution Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 23-06-26, Declaration of Nuisance Property (613 Lincoln Ave.) and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 23-07-09 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (1228 Central Ave.) – A motion was made by Sims to approve Resolution No. 23-07-09 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (1228 Central 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. 23-07-10 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (949 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to approve Resolution No. 23-07-10 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (949 Sherman 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. 23-07-11 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (PID: 680005781 – Lincoln Avenue)(Legal Description: The South 50 Feet of the West 140 Feet of the North 150 Feet of Lot 3, all in Block 2 of Pringle’s Addition to the Original Town of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska) – A motion was made by Sims to approve Resolution No. 23-07-11 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (PID: 680005781 – Lincoln Avenue)(Legal Description: The South 50 Feet of the West 140 Feet of the North 150 Feet of Lot 3, all in Block 2 of Pringle’s Addition to the Original Town of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska) 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. 23-07-12 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (117 West 8th St.) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 23-07-12 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (117 West 8th 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 Motion to Abate (826 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Bishop to abate 826 Sherman Ave. and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Bishop, Brueggeman & Petersen. Nays – none. Abstain – Sims. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Motion to Abate (629 Sherman Ave.) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to abate 629 Sherman Ave. and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Motion to Abate (108 West 7th St.) – A motion was made by Bishop to abate 108 West 7th St. and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action on Bills & Claims – AFLAC, employee benefits – 202.10; Aurora Cooperative, fuel – 102.94; Black Hills Energy, utilities – 241.43; Classic 1 Welding, supplies & repairs – 420.00; Country Supply, supplies – 594.80; CSC Construction, capital outlay – 135,017.57; Culligan Water Conditioning, supplies & repairs – 225.00; Faber Signs, supplies – 186.53; Goff Services LLC, supplies & repairs – 270.00; Ken’s Construction LLC, contract labor – 1,320.00; MEAN, transmission charge – 100,254.32; Midwest Electric, O & M Charge, materials & utilities – 18,470.16; Municipal Supply, Inc. of NE, pool chemicals – 2,115.00; Mutual of Omaha, employee benefits – 108.00; NE Safety & Fire Equipment Inc., dues – 380.00; Nebraska Power Review Board, dues – 253.99; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 98.00; O’Donnell & Holmstedt, P.C., L.L.O., professional services – 6,275.00; Pinnacle Bank/Visa, postage, & dues & training – 364.37; Ross Family Auto Parts Inc., supplies – 129.54; S & E Rolloffs, abatement program – 715.00; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 605.00; Riley Schliep, utilities refund – 1.97; Southwestern Equipment Co., supplies – 182.53; T.C. Engineering Inc., capital outlay – 27,133.00; W.P.C.I., dues & training – 66.00; Western Resources Group, contract labor – 390.00; American Funds, retirement –1,202.90; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 8,361.87; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 4,489.53; Overtime Wages 7/2-7/15 – 694.82. Total Bills and Claims 310,871.37.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Petersen to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $310,871.37.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Bishop, Brueggeman, Petersen & Sims reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 9:26 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk