February 19, 2008 Minutes

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, February 19, 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, Dane Jensen and Randy Aldrich. Council members Doug Stevenson and Jeff Nantkes 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 Young, second by Council member Jensen to approve the modified agenda for this meeting of February 19, 2008 and the minutes for the February 5, 2008 regular meeting. Roll call aye-Young, Rupe, Jensen, Aldrich. Abstain-Dick and Gibbons. Motion carried

Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve the January 2008 Treasurers report. Motion carried.

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

At 7:30 PM Mayor Rona said it was the time and place for a public hearing to receive comments considering the proposed 2008 One & Six Year Plan of Street Improvements within the City. Kim Parsons, Municipal Service Director explained to the Council that the first six items on the Street Plan should be completed within this year. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:33 PM.

Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Rupe with all present voting aye to approve Resolution 2008-01 approving the 2008 One & Six Year Plan of Street Improvements within the City of Holdrege. Motion carried. See attached.

Mark Schultz, Utility Superintendent spoke on the Electric Rates. Bob Rager, Mark Schultz along with 3 Council members had met with Becton Dickenson this past week and were able to come to an agreement. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Jensen with all present to approve the new electric rates. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve second reading of Ordinance 2291 conveying property to Christopher and Nicole Salisbury. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Gibbons, second by Council member Young with all present voting aye to approve suspending the rules and having final reading of Ordinance 2291 conveying property to Christopher and Nicole Salisbury. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Gibbons, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve final reading of Ordinance 2291 conveying property to Christopher and Nicole Salisbury. Motion carried. See attached.

Bob Rager, City Administrator explained to the Council the ACE promotion. ACE will donate $400.00 and City will donate $200.00 to an organization to hang door hangers in the City of Holdrege. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Dick to approve the ACE promotion again this year. Roll call aye-Rupe, Dick, Gibbons, Jensen, Aldrich. Abstain-Young. Motion carried.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$3,714.55
FIRE-$993.71
HEALTH & SANITATION-$36,815.89
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$11,272.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$1,002.85
AUDITORIUM-$193.13
PARK-$33.51
POOL-$.00
LIBRARY-$.00
EMERGENCY COMM.-$1,593.54
POLICE-$7,851.23
STREET-$9,070.30
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$10,699.42
TOTAL-$83,240.13
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$2,318.69
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$1,825.00
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$394,862.84
WATER-$6,167.63
SEWER-$4,742.03
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$405,772.50
KENO-$.00
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$493,156.32

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 7:50 PM.

The next meeting will be March 4, 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.