October 16, 2007

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, October 16, 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, Larry Gibbons, Doug Stevenson, Dane Jensen, and Jeff Nantkes. Council members Randy Aldrich and Ron Dick were absent. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Kim Parsons, 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 Gibbons, second by Council member Stevenson to approve agenda for this meeting of October 16, 2007 and the minutes for the October 2, 2007 regular meeting. Roll call aye- Young, Gibbons, Stevenson, Jensen and Nantkes. Abstain-Rupe. Motion carried

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

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Rupe to approve the Mayors appointment of Linda Black to the Holdrege Area Public Library replacing Julie Maaske. Motion carried.

Council member Doug Stevenson asked the Council to allow the Youth Basketball organization to use the Auditorium at no charge for practice again this year. The season will start the middle of December and run through early March. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the use of the City Auditorium for practice by the Youth Basketball organization at no charge. Motion carried.

Council member Doug Young asked the Council for permission to have a Veteran's Day Parade on Saturday, November 10, 2007. They would use the usual parade route and begin at 10:30 AM with the Holdrege High School Show Choir performing at the Court House. Motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Gibbons to approve the Veteran's Day parade on November 10, 2007 beginning 10:30 AM. Roll call aye- Rupe, Gibbons, Stevenson, Jensen and Nantkes. Abstain-Young. Motion carried.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$2,850.46
FIRE-$973.90
HEALTH & SANITATION-$.00
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$3,000.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$814.40
AUDITORIUM-$236.40
PARK-$545.71
POOL-$169.98
LIBRARY-$.00
EMERGENCY COMM.-$2,326.50
POLICE-$948.73
STREET-$10,244.62
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$2,573.77
TOTAL-$24,684.47
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$12,675.50
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$75,000.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$589,898.97
WATER-$3,374.26
SEWER-$724.41
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$593,997.64
KENO-$1,276.24
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$4,726.68
TOTAL CLAIMS-$712,360.53

At 7:36 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. Motion carried.

At 7:45 PM, a motion by Council member Nantkes, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to come out of closed session from discussing real estate purchase. Motion carried.

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 7:46 PM.

The next meeting will be November 6, 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.