February 5th, 2008

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers 502 East Ave with Mark M Rona presiding. Council members present were Doug Young, Doug Stevenson, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. Council members Larry Gibbons, Chad Rupe 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 Jensen, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of February 5, 2008 and the minutes for the January 15, 2008 regular meeting. Motion carried

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

Rod Osborn, City Attorney explained to the Council that the first step in granting TIF for the property north of Sunrise View and east of Steve Kness's house is to forward to the Planning Commission the recommendation to declare Redevelopment Area #3 Substandard and Blighted. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Aldrich with all present voting aye to forwarding to the Planning Commission the recommendation to declare Redevelopment Area #3 Substandard and Blighted. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Young to approve the Maintenance Agreement between the State of Nebraska and the City of Holdrege. Roll call aye-Young, Stevenson, Jensen and Nantkes. Nay-Aldrich. Motion carried.

Mark Schultz, Utility Superintendent discussed with the Council the outcome of the meeting with Bob Rager, Mark Schultz, Larry Gibbons and 4 representatives from Becton Dickinson that was held last week. Gary Shearer from Becton Dickinson asked if the City could slowly implement the Equipment Rental Fee. After much discussion motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to TABLE this item until the February 19, 2008 Council meeting giving the City and Becton Dickenson time to meet one more time. Motion carried.

Dennis Graham, Olsson and Associates was present to discuss with the Council the Consulting Agreement on STPAA-6602(1) 11th Ave and Lincoln Street Project. The Department of Roads has finally approved the plans but, discussion is still being held on them paying for the storm drain on 12th Ave., east from Lincoln Street. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve the Consulting Agreement with Olsson Associates on the STPAA-6602(1) 11th Ave & Lincoln Street. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2291 conveying property to Christopher and Nicole Salisbury the property is located at 6th and Lincoln Street. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve first reading of Ordinance 2291 conveying property to Christopher and Nicole Salisbury. Motion carried.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$11,372.19
FIRE-$610.42
HEALTH & SANITATION-$7,458.92
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$29,403.78
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$5,581.40
AUDITORIUM-$3,639.49
PARK-$2,063.47
POOL-$309.01
LIBRARY-$19,462.25
EMERGENCY COMM.-$7,795.83
POLICE-$14,383.81
STREET-$25,439.06
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$32,105.25
TOTAL-$159,624.88
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$18,130.41
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$1,812.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$54,141.05
WATER-$10,466.28
SEWER-$33,371.34
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$97,978.67
KENO-$.00
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$207.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$277,752.96

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:07 PM.

The next meeting will be February 19, 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.