September 4, 2007 Minutes

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, September 4, 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 Doug Stevenson and Larry Gibbons were absent. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Mark Schultz, Dennis DaMoude, Bob Rager, Mary Magill and Sheryl McClymont. City Staff Kim Parson was absent. 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 Jensen, second by Council member Young to approve agenda for this meeting of September 4, 2007 and the minutes for the August 21, 2007 regular meeting. Roll call aye-Young, Dick, Jensen, Nantkes, and Aldrich. Abstain-Rupe. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2007 special meeting. Motion carried.

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

John Snodgrass, Utility Service Company was present to explain and answer questions the Council had on there Water Tower Maintenance program. He explained in detail the 6 year maintenance and painting contract. The price would be $60,230.00 for the first 5 years and $24,288.00 the 6th year. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Rupe with all present voting aye to approve the 6 year Water Tower Maintenance Contract. Motion carried.

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-$2,418.85
FIRE-$270.49
HEALTH & SANITATION-$41.93
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$35,268.52
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$3,305.42
AUDITORIUM-$854.42
PARK-$4,637.88
POOL-$6,195.23
LIBRARY-$18,708.34
EMERGENCY COMM.-$7,063.57
POLICE-$14,059.83
STREET-$16,815.94
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$117,041.79
TOTAL-$226,682.21
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$27,102.04
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$33,084.88
WATER-$40,903.91
SEWER-$36,598.36
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$110,587.15
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$364,371.40

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:28 PM.

The next meeting will be September 18, 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.