February 6th, 2007 Minutes

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers 502 East Ave with Mark M Rona presiding. Council members present were Doug Young, Chad Rupe, Ron Dick, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. Council members absent were Larry Gibbons and Doug Stevenson. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Larry Duval, Mark Schultz, Dennis DaMoude, Bob Rager, and Sheryl McClymont. Media arrived at 7:47 PM from Holdrege Daily Citizen.

Sheryl McClymont, City Clerk read "State Law requires this body to announce at this time a copy of the current open meetings act is posted at the back of the room where it is accessible to the public."

Mayor Rona, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM followed by a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication, the City's designated method for giving notice and by announcement from KUVR. Notice was given in advance to the Mayor and Council members.

Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of February 6, 2007 and the minutes for the January 16, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

Rod Osborn, City Attorney researched the Council's request on the use of the LB840 money. He felt that transferring the money to a Storm Fund would be inappropriate use of the LB 840 tax money. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to deny request from PCDC with regret to transfer money from the Beautification Fund. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2278 conveying a part of Lot six, Block three East Holdrege Addition to the City of Holdrege to Julie Hill. Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve first reading of Ordinance 2278 conveying a part of Lot six, Block three East Holdrege Addition to the City of Holdrege to Julie Hill. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to suspend to rules and have final reading conveying a part of Lot six, Block three East Holdrege Addition to the City of Holdrege to Julie Hill. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve final reading of Ordinance 2278 conveying a part of Lot six, Block three East Holdrege Addition to the City of Holdrege to Julie Hill. Motion carried. See attached.

Motion by Council member Nantkes, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve Chris Voshell as the newest member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department. Motion carried.

Scott Schroeder, from the Knights of Columbus was present asking for 6 one-day liquor licenses for Fish Fries to be held February 23, March 2 & 9 & 16 &23 and 30 at the All Saints Catholic Church, 1204 Logan Street. Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the 6 one-day liquor licenses for Fish Fries to be held February 23, March 2 & 9 & 16 & 23 and 30 at the All Saints Catholic Church. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to approve a one-day liquor license for Sail Inn Lounge for a wedding reception on March 31, 2007 at the City Auditorium. Motion carried.

Larry Duval, Municipal Service Director explained to the Council that the State of Nebraska is proposing to construct advance warning flashers for the railroad crossing at reference post 157+47 on US-6 in west Holdrege. The City of Holdrege's cost would be approximately $2,500.00. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve Resolution 2007-01 City of Holdrege and The State of Nebraska to install Railroad flashing lights at reference post 157+47 on US-6 in west Holdrege. Motion carried. See attached.

Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council Young with all present voting aye to approve the agreement between the City of Holdrege and The State of Nebraska to install Railroad flashing lights at reference post 157+47 on US-6 in west Holdrege. Motion carried.

Bob Rager, City Administrator explained that any time a grant application is completed they ask for a copy of the City's Purchasing Policies Regarding Recycled Products which Holdrege has not had in the past. So each time our grant application loses points due to not having a policy in place. Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Young to approve Resolution 2007-02 relating to Purchasing Policies regarding Recycled Products. Motion carried. See attached.

Council member Young, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to approve the claims on file. Motion carried.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$2,782.15
FIRE-$611.15
HEALTH & SANITATION-$6.00
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$28,006.20
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$5,010.96
AUDITORIUM-$3,336.46
PARK-$2.067.75
POOL-$202.92
LIBRARY-$18,708.34
EMERGENCY COMM.-$6,522.72
POLICE-$14,241.74
STREET-$35,956.30
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$14,966.35
TOTAL-$132,418.04
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$24,262.18
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$191,245.93
WATER-$21,647.46
SEWER-$33,200.72
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$246,094.11
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$2,320.84
TOTAL CLAIMS-$405,096.17

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 7:49 PM.

The next meeting will be February 20, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, 502 East Ave. An agenda is kept constantly current on file at the office of the City Clerk.