March 6th, 2007 Minutes

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, March 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, Ron Dick, Larry Gibbons, Doug Stevenson, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. Council member Chad Rupe was absent. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Larry Duval, Mark Schultz, Dennis DaMoude, Bob Rager, and Sheryl McClymont. Media present was 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 Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of March 6, 2007 and the minutes for the February 20, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Young with all present voting aye to approve a one-day liquor license for Spare Time Entertainment on May 26, 2007 for a wedding reception to be held at the City Auditorium. Motion carried.

Dale Begnaud and Teresa Saali representing the Heartland Dancers were present to ask for a discounted rate on the City Auditorium for a Benefit Dance/Fund Raiser for the Dave Blank Family. The Blank's lost their home and all belongings to a fire on February 15, 2007. Motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Aldrich with all present voting aye to approve the rental on March 24, 2007 of the City Auditorium at half price of the accrued fee. Motion carried.

Mike Buettner from Cheex Bar and Grill was present to ask for a one-day liquor license for March 24, 2007 at the City Auditorium for a Benefit Dance/ Fund Raiser for the Dave Blank Family. Motion by Council member Gibbons, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve the request of a one-day liquor license for March 24, 2007 at the City Auditorium for a Benefit Dance/Fund Raiser for the Dave Blank Family. Motion carried.

Dave Mackie a developer was present to explain the plans to the Council of a proposed housing development in north east Holdrege. Mr. Mackie had been in contact with Rod Osborn, City Attorney and Bob Rager, City Administrator. Bob Rager thanked Dave Mackie for being a part of the presentation to sell Holdrege to the DED last week. DED was interviewing Holdrege for the "New Neighbor Initiative" Grant that will be awarded within a month to 4 Nebraska Communities.

Dorothy Anderson, Holdrege Airport Chairman was present to ask the City for a loan on $185,000.00 to the Airport so they can purchase property across the highway south of the Airport. This is necessary in order for the Holdrege Airport to be eligible for funding through the FAA. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the loan to Holdrege Airport Authority for $185,000.00 for 30 to 60 days. Motion carried.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$6,877.99
FIRE-$100.89
HEALTH & SANITATION-$52.96
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$47,522.77
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$4,329.51
AUDITORIUM-$3,397.96
PARK-$1,845.93
POOL-$235.81
LIBRARY-$18,708.34
EMERGENCY COMM.-$5,082.51
POLICE-$13,163.62
STREET-$13,352.54
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$156,963.20
TOTAL-$271,634.03
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$16,602.49
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$117.54
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$608,483.63
WATER-$14,984.00
SEWER-$35,473.93
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$658,941.56
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$44,728.21
TOTAL CLAIMS-$992,023.83

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:00 PM.

The next meeting will be March 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