December 18th, 2007
The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, December 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 (arrived at 7:50 PM), Chad Rupe, Larry Gibbons, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. Council members Ron Dick and Doug Stevenson 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 Rupe, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of December 18, 2007 and the minutes for the December 4, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried
Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the November 2007 Treasurers report. Motion carried.
No one from the public appeared for public forum.
Jim Ostgren, Phelps County Board of Supervisors was present asking the City to move forward on the paving project of East 18th Ave. The project is unique due to the road is both County and City owned. It was discussed that we need to wait until some 80/20 Federal Funding money is available. There was also much discussion that the City and County have started working to together and sharing equipment with each other that will help each of them keep expenses down.
Mark Schultz, Utility Superintendent presented more figures on the NPPD rate increase. He needed some guidance on what the Council wanted to increase Becton Dickenson rate. The Council agreed that they would like some representatives from NPPD to come to their next Council meeting.
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-$2,637.03
FIRE-$1,153.11
HEALTH & SANITATION-$2,876.98
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$15,882.81
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$1,386.07
AUDITORIUM-$5,295.48
PARK-$863.90
POOL-$65.57
LIBRARY-$.00
EMERGENCY COMM.-$37,046.77
POLICE-$5,403.59
STREET-$23,574.98
BOND FUND-$200.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$8,152.07
TOTAL-$104,538.36
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$9,144.58
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$54.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$531,647.15
WATER-$4,389.67
SEWER-$2,129.18
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$538,166.00
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$4,726.68
TOTAL CLAIMS-$656,629.62
There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:12 PM.
The next meeting will be January 2, 2008 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.
