March 20th, 2007 Minutes

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, March 20, 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, Mark Schultz, Larry Duval, Dennis DaMoude, Bob Rager, Mary Magill 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 Gibbons, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of ­March 20, 2007 and the minutes for the March 6, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried

 

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the February 2007 Treasurers report. Motion carried.

 

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

 

John Thorburn from the Holdrege Tree Board was present to present to the Council the 3 year Strategic Plan. The Council had many questions for Mr. Thorburn due to the ice storm damage to the trees in Holdrege.

 

Ordinance 2279 amending Chapter 6, Section 6-216 of Article 2 of the Holdrege City Municipal Code pertaining to police regulations. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Young to approve Ordinance 2279 amending Chapter 6, Section 6-216 of Article 2 of the Holdrege City Municipal Code pertaining to police regulations. Roll call Nay-Young, Dick, Gibbons, Stevenson, Nantkes and Aldrich. Aye-Jensen. Motion failed. Council member Gibbons said this would bring the City code in line with the State Code. Chief DaMoude said the Council needed to decide if they wanted to allow a person who has a concealed weapon permit to carry a concealed weapon on them. Also, if they would approve Ordinance 2279 they would need to decide on the length of a knife or blade allowed. Chief DaMoude offered to call around to other towns to find out what they allow.

 

Bob Rager, City Administrator explained to the Council a break down of back property taxes and assessments owed on the two lots on Brown Street that have been deeded to the City. The City was received a number of calls from people wanting to purchase them. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Aldrich with all present voting aye to approve having the City Attorney auction the 2 lots with a floor bid of $17,500.00. Motion carried.

 

Rhonda Johnson, Phelps Memorial Health Center was present to ask the Council to help with the 15^th annual Swedish Day Silver Run on June 16, 2007. Motion by Council member Gibbons, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve helping with the Swedish Day Silver Run on June 16, 2007. Motion carried.

 

Larry Duval, Municipal Service Director answered questions the Council had about the specs for a new loader. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve the specs for a new loader. Motion carried.

 

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

 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$2,369.36

FIRE-$586.92

HEALTH & SANITATION-$770.20

COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$.00

PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$761.86

AUDITORIUM-$263.06

PARK-$456.08

POOL-$159.38

LIBRARY-$.00

EMERGENCY COMM.-$1,948.58

POLICE-$2,721.56

STREET-$3,090.65

BOND FUND-$.00

EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$6,162.52

TOTAL-$19,290.17

PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$1,265.91

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$.25

ENTERPRISE

ELECTRIC-$168,932.27

WATER-$1,234.90

SEWER-$1,906.24

TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$172,073.41

ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$60,000.00

TOTAL CLAIMS-$252,629.74

 

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:16 PM.

 

The next meeting will be April 3, 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.