November 20th, 2007

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, November 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, and Randy Aldrich. Council members absent were Chad Rupe and Jeff Nantkes. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Kim Parsons, Mark Schultz, Dennis DaMoude, Bob Rager, 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 Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of November 20, 2007 and the minutes for the November 6, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried

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

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

At 7:35 PM Mayor Rona said it was the time and place for a public hearing to review Modification #15 to Redevelopment Plan #1 and City Council Resolution 2007-16. Rod Osborn, City Attorney and Mike Kaleb, Syberia Enterprises, LLC were able to answer questions and explain the project to the Council. They are proposing a 5,766 square foot stick frame building that will face west at 12th and Burlington Street. The building will have 10 exam rooms, 1 lab, 1 procedure room and a room used for tele-medicine. There will be 2 doctors and 10 to 15 additional employees. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:46 PM.

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to approve Modification #15 to Redevelopment Plan #1 for Syberia Enterprises, LLC for the VA Clinic. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve Resolution 2007-16 approving Modification #15 to Redevelopment Plan #1 for Syberia Enterprises, LLC for the VA Clinic. Motion carried. See attached.

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve the Redevelopment Contract between CRA and Syberia Enterprises, LLC. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to approve the specs for two pickups for the street department. Motion carried.

Bob Rager, City Administrator explained to the Council the phone calls he had received about the personal property at the Tower Motel that the City now owns. The Committee had discussed the possibility of having an auction and/or selling items over e-bay. The City Attorney cautioned the Council about the liability issues that the City could have. A motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Dick with all present voting aye to TABLE this item until it could be further looked into. Motion carried.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$16,897.19
FIRE-$2,025.70
HEALTH & SANITATION-$1,417.50
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$646.05
AUDITORIUM-$216.82
PARK-$162.23
POOL-$5.16
LIBRARY-$.00
EMERGENCY COMM.-$2,682.83
POLICE-$3,410.15
STREET-$2,590.82
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$6,957.94
TOTAL-$37,012.39
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$4,595.26
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$367,525.07
WATER-$2,652.04
SEWER-$2,503.33
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$372,680.44
KENO-$.00
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$414,288.09

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:13 PM.

The next meeting will be December 4, 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.