January 15, 2008

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, January 15, 2008 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, Larry Gibbons, Doug Stevenson, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. 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 Jensen to approve agenda for this meeting of January 15, 2008 and the minutes for the January 2, 2008 regular meeting. Roll call aye- Young, Rupe, Dick, Stevenson, Jensen, Nantkes and Aldrich. Abstain-Gibbons. Motion carried

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

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

Motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Rupe with all present voting aye to approve the 6 one-day liquor licenses for Scott Schroeder of Knights of Columbus Fish Fries to be held February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7 and 14 at the All Saints Catholic Church, 1204 Logan Street. Motion carried.

Mark Schultz, Utility Superintendent proposed to the Council some projections on the NPPD rate increases. Ron Ashe from NPPD was present and discussed the reasons for the rate increase. Gary Shearer, Becton Dickinson Holdrege plant manager was present to explain to the Council the impact the rate increase will have on the Holdrege plant.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$2,930.02
FIRE-$5,211.68
HEALTH & SANITATION-$581.00
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$14,103.77
AUDITORIUM-$2,360.21
PARK-$321.07
POOL-$65.57
LIBRARY-$19,462.25
EMERGENCY COMM.-$1,438.68
POLICE-$6,975.92
STREET-$10,602.98
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$10,132.67
TOTAL-$74,185.82
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$7,453.19
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$2,362.74
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$524,577.70
WATER-$1,457.55
SEWER-$678.99
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$526,714.24
KENO-$1,449.71
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$1,659.67
TOTAL CLAIMS-$613,825.37

At 8:26 PM, a motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to proceed into closed session to discuss personnel matters. Motion carried.

At 8:55 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 personnel matters. Motion carried.

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:56 PM.

The next meeting will be February 5, 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.