REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 8th day of April at 6:30 o’clock P.M.
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
Mayor Smith opened the meeting and announced to individuals in attendance that a full copy of the new Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted on the east wall of the Council Chambers.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the Affidavit of Publication attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all Members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.
Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator
Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.
Janovec moved to approve the meeting minutes from March 11th. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Janovec moved to approve claims and payroll. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Juleen Johnson updated on the architect plans from Clark & Enersen, staffing updates and changes to the grievance policy for Manor board to review.
Police Chief Hallock reported the department had 3 arrests and 17 traffic stops in March. Officer Funston passed the firearms instructor course and will now take a rifle course in May, with the final training in June. The new police station is nearing completion and Hallock hopes to be moved in by the end of the month.
Economic Development report was given by City Clerk Retzlaff. Quarterly reporting to the USDA was completed and LB840 board will be meeting on April 21st to discuss business loans.
City Administrator Tarr reported on the monthly activity of the maintenance staff.
City Attorney Petersen provided updates on the sale of the Hart property and Ratliff property.
Clint Simmons was present from LARM to discuss the updated valuations on the City of Plainview buildings, vehicles and equipment. Council discussed changes and Simmons will make the adjustments to the coverage amounts.
Mayor Smith read the following proclamation for Arbor Day 2025.
WHEREAS in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a special day to be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
WHEREAS trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products, and
WHEREAS trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and
WHEREAS trees — wherever they are planted — are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Smith ,Mayor of the City of Plainview, do hereby proclaim April 25, 2025 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Plainview, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.
Discussion on the updated contract for the Manor Administrator was held. Born moved to amend the contract for the Manor Administrator effective February 1, 2025. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-1 with Doty voting no.
Sanne moved to approve the following Advisory board recommendations for pool staff for 2025: Allison Hardisty, manager; Baili Prewitt, assistant manager; Mallory Mauer, deputy assistant manager; Avery Hardisty, Teya Boyer, Hannah Darnell, Addie Hodson and Morgan Nincehelser, returning lifeguards; Jacson King, Rece Frahm, Arianna Stolp and Kiley Richter, new lifeguards. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Born moved to approve the recommendations for wages for pool staff for 2025: manager $16.50, assistant manager $15.00, deputy assistant manager, $14.50, returning lifeguards $14 and new lifeguards $13.50. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve the Advisory board recommendations for park staff for 2025: Dylan Ward, Danielle Doerr and Josi Choat. Gayle Sellin applied to clean the park bathrooms weekly. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve the recommendations for wages for park staff for 2025: Dylan Ward, $14.50, Danielle Doerr and Josi Choat, $13.50. Gayle Sellin $100 per week. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Keno grant applications were received from 2 organizations.
The Plainview Klown Doll Museum requested $2,977 for electric updates on the new addition. Sanne moved to approve the keno grant. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Girls on the Run requested $1,300 for registration fees. Born moved to approve the keno grant. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to allow the fireworks display during Klown Festival on June 7th. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #719
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that a portion of Woodland Avenue be closed for the Klown Festival hosted by the Plainview Chamber of Commerce on June 7, 2025;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, THAT:
The following streets are closed to thru traffic from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
*Woodland Avenue between Main Street and Maple Street
Council member Born seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #719 is passed and adopted.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #720
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that downtown streets be closed for the car show hosted by Highway20 HotRod Association on June 14, 2025;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, THAT:
The following streets are closed to thru traffic from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*Locust Avenue between West and King Streets
*Main Street south of Highway 20 to Front Street
*Maple Street south of Highway 20 to approximately 100 feet south of Locust Avenue
*Elm Street from Front Street to approximately 95 feet north of Locust Avenue
*Front Street from Elm Street to Maple Street
Council member Doty seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #720 is passed and adopted.
Special Designated Liquor Licenses for June were presented to the council for approval.
The Plainview Chamber of Commerce requested a SDL for June 7, 2025 from 8:00-midnight for a beer garden in the Bandshell Park. Sanne moved to approve the license. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Keystone Bar requested licenses for the following events:
June 6, 2025 3:00 PM -2:00 AM- Plainview Fireman’s Dance
June 7, 2025 3:00 PM-2:00 AM- Street Dance/Karaoke
June 13, 2025 5:00 PM-2:00 AM- Street Dance/Karaoke
June 14, 2025 9:00-5:00 PM- Highway20 HotRod Association Car Show
June 14, 2025 4:00 PM-2:00 AM- Street Dance/Karaoke
June 21, 2025 5:00 PM-2:00 AM- Street Dance/Karaoke
Sanne moved to approve the licenses for Keystone as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Discussion was held on the removal of the Boy Scout house in the Bandshell Park as the structure is in need of repairs and is no longer utilized. Sanne moved to approve the removal of the structure. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
City Administrator Tarr stated that no one was present for the auction for the property at 222 E Locust Avenue. City Attorney Petersen will provide Resolutions at the May meeting to list the property for auction again.
Updates on the Payport system and charge cards for the City were given by City Clerk Retzlaff.
Sanne moved to adjourn the meeting. Doty seconded. Motion carried 4-0
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
Robert Smith, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer
I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Plainview, Nebraska, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of proceedings had and done by the Mayor and Council on 4/8/2025; that all of the subjects included in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and readily available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk; that such subjects were contained in said agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; that at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; that the said minutes from which the foregoing proceedings have been extracted were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body; that all news media requesting notification concerning meetings of said body were provided advance notification of the time and place of said meeting and the subjects
to be discussed at said meeting.
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer (SEAL)
GENERAL ACCOUNT
15898
ULine
Su- Office Equipment
6,187.41
15899
CMBA Architects
Svc
650.00
15900
Nebraska State Patrol
Svc
75.00
15901
Schaefer Grain Co
Svc
378.00
15902
NCPPD
Svc
9,471.06
15903
Midwest Bank
Qtrly Loan Pmt
4,293.76
15904
Street Improvement
Assessment Pmt
1,565.86
15905
Steinkraus Service
Fuel/Flat Repair
2,258.40
15906
Cintas
Su
110.18
15907
Postmaster
Postage
31.65
15908
Verizon Wireless
Cellphones
468.80
15909
MASA
Emp Ins
140.00
15910
Madison Co Bank
Qtrly Loan Pmt
7,426.09
15911
City of Plainview
Pool Sales Tax
6,456.07
15912
City of Plainview
Library Sales Tax
4,304.05
15913
City of Plainview
Manor Sales Tax
4,304.05
15914
City of Plainview
Eco Dev Sales Tax
4,304.05
15915
City of Plainview Housing Auth
Housing Loan Pmt
100.00
15916
City of Plainview
IRP Loan Pmt
632.65
15918
Scranton Flooring & Supply LLC
Su- Office Flooring
6,914.86
15919
Postmaster
Postage
43.75
15920
Midwest Bank
Emp HSA Pmt
881.00
15921
City of Plainview Housing Auth
Housing Loan Pmt
5,846.35
15922
New York Life
Emp Ins
92.20
15923
Courtney Retzlaff
Reim
150.87
25891
Aflac
Emp Ins
286.94
25892
Allo Business
Svc
158.40
25893
Allstar Parts LLC
Su
36.37
25894
Altwine Hardware & Home LLC
Su
83.98
25895
Auto Value- Norfolk
Su
79.66
25896
Barco
Su
806.40
25897
Bomgaars
Su
313.86
25898
Bud’s Sanitary Service
Svc
5,517.00
25899
Casey’s Business MasterCard
Fuel
63.86
25900
City of Norfolk
Svc
407.59
25901
City of Plainview
IRP Loan Pmt
191.73
25902
City of Plainview Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
50.60
25903
Classic Rentals
Su
265.37
25904
CMBA Architects
Svc
950.00
25905
Curt Hart
Reim
18.27
25906
Dallas Snyder
Meter Deposit Refund
57.25
25907
Eakes Office Solutions
Su
67.83
25908
Great American Business Products
Su- Camper Donation Box
258.99
25909
Hollman Media
Svc
100.00
25910
Hometown Leasing
Copier Lease
343.52
25911
Ingram Library Services
Books/Audiobooks
492.25
25912
James Rau
Reim
49.75
25913
Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO
Legal Fees
898.00
25914
Johnson Repair
Svc
22.98
25915
Kim Pulis
Meter Deposit Refund
58.14
25916
LP Gill Inc
Svc
7,528.12
25917
Lammers Trailer Repair LLC
Su
497.11
25918
Landmark Surveying Associates
Svc
1,215.00
25919
League Association of Risk Management
General Insurance
57,808.00
25920
Mahaska
Su
76.18
25921
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc
Su/Svc
73.50
25922
Menards
Su
293.84
25923
Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers
Svc
6,700.00
25924
Mitch’s Food Center
Su
1,100.46
25925
Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha
Su
224.58
25926
NE Public Health Env Lab
Svc
172.00
25927
NEMA
Return of FEMA Funding
1,567.72
25928
Northeast Nebraska Clerk Association
Membership Dues
20.00
25929
Pierce Broadband Networks
Svc
56.64
25930
Plainview Ball Backers LLC
Equip
556.67
25931
Plainview Public Schools
Liquor License Fee
300.00
25932
Plainview Telephone Co Inc
Svc
1,120.20
25933
Postmaster
Postage
350.00
25934
Walton Appliance & Repair
Su
27.90
25935
West Hodson Lumber
Su
525.20
25936
Western Oil Inc
Fuel
656.16
25937
THRU
25945
City Employees
Payroll 3-14-2025
23,806.53
25946
THRU
25949
City Employees
Payroll 3-28-2025
19,398.59
ACH
Aflac Inc
Emp Ins
243.32
ACH
Aflac Inc
Emp Ins
243.32
ACH
Allied Benefit Services
Emp Ins
15,623.97
ACH
Black Hills Energy
Svc
1,572.21
ACH
Clover Merchant BankCard
Credit Card Processing Fees
663.39
ACH
Colonial Life Processing Center
Emp Ins
412.58
ACH
CrashPlan Pro
Svc
9.99
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
6,546.97
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
5,828.18
ACH
Empower Retirement
Pension
2,140.78
ACH
Empower Retirement
Pension
2,293.78
ACH
First Data Merchant Services
Credit Card Machine
26.75
ACH
Dearborn Life Insurance Co
Emp Ins
60.00
ACH
Healthplan Services Inc
Emp Ins
75.90
ACH
Midwest Bank
Svc
50.00
ACH
Midwest Bank
NSF Return
150.00
ACH
Nebraska CLASS
Gen Acct Interest Pmt
2,519.03
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
State W/H Tax
1,851.22
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
Sales & Use Tax
1,496.99
ACH
Office Max
Su
119.98
ACH
Postmaster
Postage
20.05
ACH
USPS
Postage
319.20
ACH
Zoom Video Comm Inc
Svc
15.99
STREET IMPROVEMENT
ACH
Wire Bond Payment
Bond Pmt
4,818.75
LIBRARY SALES TAX
ACH
Wire Bond Payment
Bond Pmt
2,190.00