July 17th, 2007

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, July 17, 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, Larry Gibbons, Doug Stevenson, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Kim Parson, Mark Schultz, 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 Aldrich, second by Council member Jensen to approve agenda as modified for this meeting of July 17, 2007 and the minutes for the July 3, 2007 regular meeting. Roll call aye-Rupe, Dick, Stevenson, Jensen, Nantkes and Aldrich. Abstain-Young and Gibbons. Motion carried

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

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

Jeff Carlson and Richard Waller from the Phelps County Fair Board were present asking the City for help moving bleachers and installing the fence for the Bull Riding event on July 25, 2007. Motion by Council member Nantkes, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve helping move bleachers and installing the fence for the Bull Riding event on July 25, 2007 pending receiving a copy of insurance showing the City as insurer. Motion carried.

Sandy Leiberth from the Sail Inn Lounge was present asking for a one-day liquor license on August 18, 2007 at the City Auditorium for a wedding dance. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve a one-day liquor license for August 18, 2007 at the City Auditorium for a wedding dance for Sail Inn Lounge. Motion carried.

Linda Leavister, American Red Cross was present to discuss the role they play in a disaster situation. Her goal for the year is to have a Public and Volunteer Disaster Plan in place.

Greg Erickson and Eric Templin from Meritain Health Insurance were present to discuss their proposal of a partially self funded health insurance plan. John Arnold, Tim Olsen and Angie Envick were present to discuss renewal of the City's present plan & other plans. The Council had many questions for both agents. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen to renew the present health insurance plan with the 4% increase in premium. Roll call aye-Young, Rupe, Gibbons, Stevenson, and Jensen. Nay-Dick, Nantkes, and Aldrich. Motion carried.

Chief DaMoude discussed with the Council the firework complaints that the Police Department received this year. The Public Safety Committee has discussed the following 1)times permitted to shoot them 2)if they should be shoot off at City parking lots or parks and 3)the fee charged to the Firework vendors. Phone calls will be made to other communities of our size and their regulation will be brought back to the Council.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$3,508.60
FIRE-$1,788.73
HEALTH & SANITATION-$1,439.03
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$75.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$719.71
AUDITORIUM-$449.10
PARK-$1,610.52
POOL-$56.77
LIBRARY-$0.00
EMERGENCY COMM.-$995.05
POLICE-$1,363.81
STREET-$19,102.80
BOND FUND-$0.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$22,786.47
TOTAL-$53,895.59
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$10,516.14
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$48,360.47
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$547,166.16
WATER-$2,448.40
SEWER-$508.13
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$550,122.69
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$1,046.10
TOTAL CLAIMS-$663,940.99

At 8:47 PM a motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Nantkes with all present voting aye to proceed into closed session to discuss IBEW negotiations and personnel matters. Motion carried.

At 9:43 PM a motion by Council member Dick, second by Council member Aldrich with all present voting aye to come out of closed session from discussing IBEW negotiations and personnel matters. Motion carried.

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 9:44 PM.

The next meeting will be August 7, 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.