REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 17th day of December at 6:30 o’clock P.M.
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Anderson, Born, Janovec and Sanne 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 November 12th with the following correction: wage for City Superintendent/Water/Sewer Supervisor should be $30.39 and was listed incorrectly as $20.39. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve claims and payroll. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The current council was adjourned at 6:34 PM
Tyler Sanne and Sarah Doty took the Oath of Office for their seats on the council.
Mayor Smith opened the meeting with the new council at 6:40 PM
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne Absent: None
Born moved to elect Janovec as Council President. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Born moved to appoint Mayor Smith, Janovec and Sanne to the personnel committee. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Juleen Johnson updated on staffing needs, changes to health insurance and employee surveys at the Plainview Manor. The year-end financial audit has been completed by Lutz for the facility and the next Manor board meeting is December 23rd at 4:00 PM.
Police Chief Hallock reported on the activity of the department which included nuisance abatements and training by the officers.
At 7:00 PM Sanne moved to open the Public Hearing for the One and Six Street Improvement. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
There were no public comments during this time and no requests for changes to the proposed map have been made since the November meeting.
Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:01 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #714
WHEREAS, the City Street Superintendent has prepared and presented a One Year and Six Year Plan for Street Improvement Program for the City of Plainview, and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on the 12th day of November 2024 to present this plan and there were no objections to said plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Mayor and City Council of Plainview, Nebraska, that the plans and data as furnished are hereby in all things accepted and adopted.
M493 (65) 2024-2025 – Concrete surfacing of Pilcher Avenue from Fifth Street to Sixth Street – $200,000
M493 (46) 2024-2025- Concrete surfacing of Lincoln Avenue approximately 250 feet east of Main Street to approximately 200 feet west of First Street – $250,000
M493 (38) 2024-2025 – Concrete surfacing of Lincoln Avenue from Second Street to Third Street – $100,000
M493(64) 2024-2025 – Concrete surfacing of Pine Street from Lincoln Avenue to Harper Avenue; Harper Avenue from Pine Street to King Street – $183,000
M493(44) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Euclid Avenue from Third Street to Fifth Street – &100,000
M493 (57) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Woodland Avenue from Fourth Street to Ninth Street – $543,000
M493 (55) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Pilcher Avenue from Pond Street to Plum Street – $132,000
M493 (59) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Pond Street from Park Avenue to Pilcher Avenue – $101,000
M493 (63) FUTURE- Concrete surfacing of Seventh Street from Park Avenue to Pilcher Avenue; Pilcher Avenue from Seventh Street to Eighth Street; Eighth Street from Pilcher Avenue to Park Avenue – $418,000
M493 (66) FUTURE – Gravel surfacing Fifth Street from Euclid Avenue to Ohio Avenue $40,000
M493 (67) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Fourth Street from Euclid Avenue to Ohio Avenue – $200,000
M493(68) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Fourth Street from Line Street to Locust Avenue $200,000
M493(69) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Line Street from Fourth Street to Ninth Street $500,000
M493(70) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Grant Avenue from Fourth to Fifth Street $100,000
Council member Janovec seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Doty, Born, Janovec, Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #714 is passed and adopted.
City Clerk Retzlaff reported that the IRP loan utilizing revolving funds for 3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft and LB840 loan for J’s Place have been completed. The IRP loan package for Curtiss Scott Law was received by the USDA today and the loan package for 3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft is still needing to be submitted for USDA approval. The City has until January 20th to expend all USDA funding for the IRP. Retzlaff is finishing up DTR Deeds of Trust and Promissory Notes and is beginning to work on food trucks for 2025.
City Administrator Tarr gave the City Superintendent report for November.
City Attorney Petersen has received the deed for the property at 222 E Locust.
Council member Janovec presented the 2024 Klown Doll Museum annual report. It was noted that the museum was a part of the 2024 Nebraska Tourism Passport program and had 968 visitors.
Mayor appointments to several City boards were discussed.
An appointment to the Library Board to replace Sarah Doty through June 30, 2026 was tabled to the January council meeting.
Born moved to approve the appointment of Brent Moeller to the Tree Board for a 2 year term. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Born moved to approve the appointment of Christina Cambre to the Housing Board for a 5 year term. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Born moved to approve the appointment of Melissa Hoffart for 2 years and Brandi Alexander, Amy Dummer and Lyn Stec for 4 years to the Advisory Board for Parks and Pool. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Appointment of one member for a 2 year term was tabled to the January council meeting.
Doty moved to approve the Library Board recommendation to hire Kayle Getzschman as Children’s Librarian. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Born moved to approve the Library Board wage recommendation for Kayle Getzschman at $13.50 per hour. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Discussion on City of Plainview health insurance for 2025 was held. The current plan shows a 0% increase in premiums for next year. Born moved to approve the health insurance as presented for 2025. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve Miller & Associates as the City Engineer and Chris Miller, Lic. S-1091 as the City Street Superintendent for 2025. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to approve Ordinance No. 1002. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1002 approved.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1002. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1002 waived.
ORDINANCE NO. 1002
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3-109 OF THE PLAINVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE WATER RATES.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to approve Ordinance No. 1003. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1003 approved.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1003. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1003 waived.
ORDINANCE NO. 1003
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3-212 OF THE PLAINVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE SEWER RATES.
Motion was made by Born and seconded by Sanne to approve Ordinance No. 1004. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1004 approved.
Motion was made by Born and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1004. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1004 waived.
ORDINANCE NO. 1004
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTION 11-203 OF THE PLAINVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to approve Ordinance No. 1005. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1005 approved.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1005. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Doty, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1005 waived.
ORDINANCE NO. 1005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, TO APPROVE PINE VIEW ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
Discussion was held on proposed increases to the lease rate with NCPPD. City Administrator Tarr stated that NCPPD is currently reviewing their rates and any changes to our lease rate will be evaluated after NCPPD has completed their rates.
Discussion was held on the current processing fees that the City is billed monthly for processing payments. Currently the City is paying all of the fees which total on average $1,000 each month. The office is looking into different machines and if surcharges will be passed on to customers, prior notification will be sent. A formal Resolution will be passed if surcharges will be billed to customers.
A Standard Agreement for Professional Services- South Well Field and Transmission Main was received from Miller & Associates for the upcoming well installation. The signing of the agreement will fulfill the City’s obligation for the remaining ARPA funds prior to the December 31, 2024 deadline. Born moved to approve the Standard Agreement for Professional Services. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form drafted by City Attorney Petersen. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Born moved to authorize initiating legal proceedings for collection of dog at large tickets issued to Lester Drake. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Board training will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Sanne seconded. Motion carried 4-0
TIME: 7:40 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 12/17/2024; 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
15806
Postmaster
Postage
78.65
15807
Kristen Gettler
Big Iron Pmt
20.00
15808
Postmaster
Postage
31.75
15809
Verizon Wireless
Cellphones
468.57
15810
Schaefer Grain Co
Su
30.00
15811
Altwine Hardware & Home LLC
Su
1,278.49
15812
Street Improvement
Assessment Pmts
13,450.91
15813
MASA
Emp Ins
140.00
15814
City of Plainview
RBDG Loan Pmt
346.43
15815
City of Plainview
IRP Loan Pmt
381.07
15816
Postmaster
Postage
32.80
15817
NDEE- Fiscal Services
SRF Semi-Annual Pmt
29,918.89
15818
PPCT Management Systems Inc
Su
155.57
15819
NE Public Health Env Lab
Svc
30.00
15820
City of Plainview
Pool Sales Tax
6,444.20
15822
City of Plainview
Manor Sales Tax
4,296.13
15823
City of Plainview
Eco Dev Sales Tax
4,296.13
15824
Midwest Bank
Emp HSA Nov
890.00
18521
City of Plainview
Library Sales Tax
4,296.13
25695
THRU
25699
City Employees
Payroll 11-15-2024
25,748.64
25700
THRU
25702
City Employees
Payroll 11-27-2024
21,404.80
25703
Alby’s Electric
Svc
1,182.68
25704
Allstar Parts LLC
Su
165.90
25705
Altwine Hardware & Home LLC
Su
359.17
25706
Bazile Aggregate Co LLC
Su
569.46
25707
Blue360 Media LLC
Su
195.30
25708
Bomgaars
Su
373.04
25709
Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC
Svc
5,517.00
25710
Burns Lumber Co LLC
Su
7.90
25711
Casey’s Business MasterCard
Fuel
49.51
25712
Chad Schumacher
Reim
12.08
25713
CHI Health
CDL Physical- T Johnston
100.00
25714
Cintas
Su
239.34
25715
City of Norfolk
Svc
81.50
25716
City of Plainview Housing Auth
Housing Loan Pmt
100.00
25717
Classic Rentals
Su
201.27
25718
Dd Steel LLC
Su
1,096.31
25719
Eakes Office Solutions
Copier Contract
65.59
25720
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hotel Rooms
259.90
25721
Floor Maintenance
Su
69.05
25722
Hansen Brothers Parts & Service
Svc
90.00
25723
Hollman Media
Svc
75.00
25724
Hometown Leasing
Copier Lease
233.64
25725
Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PO LLC
Legal Fees
800.00
25726
Johnson Repair
Svc
106.50
25727
LP Gill Inc
Svc
8,372.76
25728
Landmark Surveying Associates
Survey- Pine View Estates
2,917.00
25729
Mahaska
Su
68.50
25730
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc
Su
74.64
25731
Midwest Bank
Safe Deposit Box
12.00
25732
Mitch’s Food Center
Su
47.17
25733
Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha
Su
4,881.90
25734
NCPPD
Svc
8,341.10
25735
VOID
25736
Pierce Broadband Networks
Phone Svc/Computers
5,695.77
25737
Plainview Public Schools
Tobacco Lic Fees
50.00
25738
Plainview Telephone Co Inc
Svc
938.93
25739
Rex Dummer
Reim
74.14
25740
Rutjens Construction Inc
Svc/Su
6,775.00
25741
Schaefer Grain Co
Scale Tickets
351.00
25742
Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc
Equip Rental
1,495.00
25743
Steinkraus Service
Fuel/Tire Repair
3,611.96
25744
Troy Johnston
Reim- Mileage
238.31
25745
Truck Center Companies
Su
821.87
25746
Verizon Wireless
Cellphones
469.09
25747
West Hodson Lumber
Su
2,563.31
25748
Western Oil Inc
Fuel
790.38
25749
WinSupply
Su
128.92
ACH
Aflac Inc
Emp Ins
243.32
ACH
Allied Benefit Services
Emp Ins
15,624.01
ACH
Black Hills Energy
Svc
254.05
ACH
Clover Merchant Bankcard
Credit Card Processing Fees
966.53
ACH
Crashplan Pro
Svc
9.99
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
8,082.63
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
6,439.00
ACH
Empower Retirement
Pension
2,510.40
ACH
Empower Retirement
Pension
2,140.78
ACH
First Data Merchant Svcs
Credit Card Machine
26.75
ACH
Dearborn Life Ins Co
Emp Ins
60.00
ACH
Healthplan Services Inc
Emp Ins
75.90
ACH
LaQuinta Inns & Suites
Hotel Rooms
432.42
ACH
Midwest Bank
Merchant Capture Svc
50.00
ACH
Nebraska CLASS
Transfer Gen Acct Int
3,344.52
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
State W/H Tax
1,873.96
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
Sales & Use Tax
1,672.11
ACH
Spectra Associates
Su
348.50
ACH
Synchrony Bank/Amazon
Su
541.69
ACH
USPS
Postage
322.56
ACH
University of Nebraska- Omaha
Training- C Retzlaff
79.00
ACH
Zoom Video Comm Inc
Svc
15.99
IRP ACCOUNT
1003
3rd & Bell Woodcraft
Loan
18,500.00