December 4th, 2007
The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, December 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, Larry Gibbons, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. Council members Doug Stevenson and Ron Dick were absent. 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 Young, second by Council member Nantkes to approve agenda for this meeting of December 4, 2007 and the minutes for the November 20, 2007 regular meeting. Roll call aye- Young, Gibbons, Jensen, Nantkes and Aldrich. Abstain-Rupe Motion carried
Motion by Council member Nantkes, second by Council member Aldrich to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting November 27, 2007. Roll call aye-Young, Gibbons, Jensen, Nantkes, Aldrich. Abstain-Rupe. Motion carried.
No one from the public appeared for public forum.
Bob Rager, City Administrator explained to the Council that only one bid was received for the purchase of 2 new pickups for the Municipal Service Department. The only bid was from Janssen and Sons Ford in the amount of $13,361.00 each or a total of $26, 722.00. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the bid to purchase 2 new pickups for the Municipal Service Department for total of $26, 722.00. Motion carried.
Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve the one-day liquor license for Terry Puls dba Speakeasy for the National Turkey Federation Banquet on March 15, 2008 to be held at the City Auditorium. Motion carried.
Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Aldrich to approve a one-day liquor license for Holdrege Market Place for December 13, 2007 for a Sampling & Tasting Event to be held at 1419 Burlington Street. Roll call aye-Rupe, Gibbons, Nantkes and Aldrich. Nay-Young and Jensen. Motion approved.
Mark Schultz, Utility Superintendent discussed with the Council the Electrical Rate increase that will be coming from NPPD. The Utility Committee had met but felt this was a very significant increase and that input was needed from the Council. After much discussion it was decided that the Council needed more time to look over the numbers provided by Mark Schultz. The Council would like this item on the next agenda.
Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Rupe with all present voting aye to approve the claims on file. Motion carried.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$3,156.58
FIRE-$238.54
HEALTH & SANITATION-$527.03
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$38,447.34
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$2,174.09
AUDITORIUM-$768.87
PARK-$2,268.54
POOL-$286.71
LIBRARY-$19,462.25
EMERGENCY COMM.-$8,356.24
POLICE-$19,288.71
STREET-$17,255.69
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$19,218.38
TOTAL-$131,448.97
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$148,214.50
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$139.50
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$72,482.77
WATER-$90,031.99
SEWER-$191,613.58
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$354,128.34
KENO-$.00
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$70,000.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$703,931.31
At 8:02 PM, a motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to proceed into closed session to discuss Personnel Matters. Motion carried.
At 8:26 PM, a motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to come out of closed session from discussing Personnel Matters. Motion carried.
There being no further business that Council adjourned at 8:27 PM.
The next meeting will be December 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.
