September 18th, 2007

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, September 18, 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, Doug Stevenson, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. Council member Larry Gibbons was absent. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Kim Parsons, Mark Schultz, Dennis DaMoude (arrived at 7:48 PM), 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 Young, second by Council member Jensen to approve agenda for this meeting of September 18, 2007 and the minutes for the September 4, 2007 regular meeting. Roll call aye-Young, Rupe, Dick, Jensen, Nantkes and Aldrich. Abstain-Stevenson. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Aldrich to approve the minutes of the special council meeting on September 4, 2007. Roll call aye Young, Dick, Jensen, Nantkes and Aldrich. Abstain-Rupe and Stevenson.

Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve the August 2007 Treasurers report. Motion carried.

Lance Ehlers from the public appeared for public forum to discuss his concern about vicious dogs with the Council.

At 7:35 PM, Mayor Rona said it was the time and place for a public hearing to receive comment regarding the budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:36 PM.

At 7:36 PM, Mayor Rona said it was the time and place for a public hearing to set the property tax request as required in State Statute Section 77-1601. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:38 PM.

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve Resolution 2007-11 to set property tax required in State Statue Section 77-1601. Motion carried. See attached.

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Rupe with all present voting aye to approve to exceed 2007-2008 city budget limit of an additional 1%. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the 2007-2008 fiscal year budget. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Young with all present voting aye to approve Resolution 2007-12 establishing a schedule of wages and salaries for non-bargaining unit employees. Motion carried. See attached.

Ordinance 2288 for appropriation of Monies for various funds of the City of Holdrege for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 was reviewed for first reading. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve first reading of Ordinance 2288. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve suspending the rules and having final reading of Ordinance 2288. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve final reading of Ordinance 2288 for appropriation of Monies for various funds of the City of Holdrege for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. Motion carried. See attached.

Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve Resolution 2007-13 establishing First National Bank, First Tier Bank and Tier One Bank as depositories of city monies for various funds of the City of Holdrege for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. Motion carried. See attached.

At 7:45 PM, Mayor Rona said was the time place to receive comments to consider rezoning a tract of land located NW ¼ 10-5-18 in Phelps County, Nebraska. This land is owned by Toby Clayton. Mr Clayton answered questions and explained that he would like to sell pivots from this location. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:47 PM.

Ordinance 2289 to rezone a tract of land located NW ¼ 10-5-18 in Phelps County, Nebraska for Toby Clayton was read for first reading. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve first reading of Ordinance 2289 to rezone a tract of land located NW ¼ 10-5-18 in Phelps County, Nebraska for Toby Clayton. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to suspend the rules and have final reading of Ordinance 2289. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve final reading of Ordinance 2289 to rezone a tract of land located NW ¼ 10-5-18 in Phelps County for Toby Clayton. Motion carried. See attached.

Mike Vaugh-Williams, Craig Wentling and Lori Erickson from Mid-Nebraska were present to give the Council an update on the Recycling Center for the last 12 months.

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to approve the waiver as written subject to the signature of the IBEW. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve the waiver as written subject to the signature of the FOP. Motion carried.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$11,570.28
FIRE-$5,738.21
HEALTH & SANITATION-$621.00
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$1,505.55
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$2,975.22
AUDITORIUM-$164.88
PARK-$1,732.53
POOL-$3,296.99
LIBRARY-$.00
EMERGENCY COMM.-$1,651.74
POLICE-$5,309.25
STREET-$12,368.75
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$28,207.43
TOTAL-$75,141.83
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$6,577.61
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$641,473.49
WATER-$11,331.64
SEWER-$6,639.89
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$659,445.02
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$741,164.46

At 8:37 PM, a motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Young with all present voting aye to proceed into closed session to discuss real estate purchase and discuss personnel matter. Motion carried.

At 8:47 PM, a motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Dick with all persent voting aye to come out of closed session from discussing real estate purchase and discussing personnel matter. Motion carried.

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:47 PM.

The next meeting will be October 2, 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.