REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 12th day of September 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.
Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator
Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.
Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney
Janovec moved to approve the meeting minutes from August 8th and August 29th. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve claims and payroll. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Juleen Johnson reported that the Manor health insurance was finalized and coverage with Aetna will begin on October 1st. The board decided to table any action on Nebraska CLASS investment pool until the City Council had made a decision.
Police Chief Hallock reported that 20 nuisance properties have been served. Traffic citations are up with an increase in speeding violations reported. A reminder on the rules and regulations for golf cart use in City limits was given. The bike rodeo was held on August 19th with 12 kids participating and all had a fun time.
Susan Norris gave updates on continuing projects for county economic development.
City Superintendent report was given by City Administrator Tarr.
No City Attorney report was given.
The Mayor had one board appointment.
Bernice Yilk was recommended for the library board for a term to end June 2024. Sanne moved to approve the appointment. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The Mayor opened sealed bids for the Plainview Manor van. One bid was received from Cindy Schlote for $600. Sanne moved to accept the bid. Anderson seconded the motion. The following voted Aye: Anderson and Sanne. Nay: Born and Janovec. Mayor Smith voted Aye to break the tie. Motion carried 3-2.
At 7:00 PM Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing for the Lot Split at 86387 536 Avenue 5 27 4 T.L. 16 16.80 5-27-4 (PT NE 1-4) and Plainview Englers ADD T.L. 13 PT NE1-4 .28 A 5-27-4
City Administrator Tarr stated that a lot split had been requested from Cindy Mattern and N&B Gas Company. A portion of N&B’s business is currently on Mattern’s property. Mattern is in the process of selling and the lot split is necessary for N&B to maintain access to their business. The zoning board had recommended the lot split during a public hearing held on September 11th.
Born moved to close the public hearing at 7:04 PM. Corrine seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Born moved to approve the lot split at 86387 536 Avenue 5 27 4 T.L. 16 16.80 5-27-4 (PT NE 1-4) and Plainview Englers ADD T.L. 13 PT NE1-4 .28 A 5-27-4. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council member Janovec introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #682
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEMOLITION OF A STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 107 W. LOCUS AVENUE IN PLAINVIEW AND ASSESS THE COSTS TO THE OWNER OF RECORD
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2023, the Police Chief for the City of Plainview, Nebraska, served on Jeff Ratliff, the owner and occupant of 107 W. Locust Avenue, Plainview, Nebraska (hereinafter the “Premises”), a notice that the house/primary structure on the Premises was determined to be an unsafe building and a nuisance (hereinafter the “Notice”);
WHEREAS, a copy of the Notice was filed with the Pierce County Register of Deeds on July 14, 2023, as Instrument No. 2023-00729 and indexed against the real estate, which has a legal description of:
Lots Sixteen, Seventeen, and Eighteen in Block One, Pacific Townsite Company’s First Addition to the City of Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska;
WHEREAS, the Notice instructed the owner of the Premises to remedy the nuisance conditions or demolish the building within 60 days of receipt of the Notice;
WHEREAS, the house/primary structure on the Premises has not been demolished and the nuisance conditions still persist;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that the property located at 107 W. Locust Avenue in Plainview, Nebraska be condemned for the safety of occupants and the surrounding residents; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview desire to initially utilize City funds for the cost of the demolition and removal of the structure.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, THAT:
Confirmation. The determination of the Police Chief set forth in the Notice that the structure located on the Premises is unsafe and unfit for human occupancy is confirmed. The owner of the Premises has received notice in conformity with Municipal Code § 9-503 and has failed to comply with the notice and has failed to timely appeal the determination of the Police Chief.
Demolition. The City Council hereby orders the demolition of the structure on the Premises.
Collection of Costs. The City of Plainview will initially utilize City funds for the demolition and removal of the structure at 107 W. Locust Avenue in Plainview, Nebraska. A statement of costs of such work shall be transmitted to the City Council, at which point the City Council may (1) levy the cost as a special assessment against the lot or real estate upon which the building or structure is located; or (2) collect the cost from the owner of the building or structure and enforce the collection by civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Service and Filing. This Resolution shall be personally served on Jeff Ratliff. A copy of this Resolution shall be posted at the premises and shall be filed with the Pierce County Register of Deeds and indexed against the Premises.
Council member Sanne seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Anderson, Born, Janovec, Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #682 is passed and adopted.
Juleen Johnson presented bids she had received for new doors and windows at the Manor. The total from Binswanger Glass was $64,879 and The Glass Edge $67,338. Born moved to approve the bid from Binswanger Glass. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Johnson had also received one bid from Riverside Asphalt for $16,515 which would cover the front driveway and parking area by the front entrance to the facility. The council requested that another bid for asphalt and bids for concrete were brought back to the next council meeting to review.
The administrative plat for 205 N Pine Street was received from Landmark Surveying which once approved would allow the City to purchase the property from Judy Beaudette. Sanne moved to approve the administrative plat. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council member Born introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION # 681
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that Locust Avenue and Main Street are closed to thru traffic from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on October 31, 2023 for Downtown Trick or Treating hosted by the Chamber of Commerce;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, THAT:
Locust Avenue will be closed from King Street to Elm Street;
Main Street will be closed from Locust Avenue to Highway 20
Council member Anderson seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Anderson, Born, Janovec, Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #681 is passed and adopted.
A brief discussion on Nebraska CLASS investment pool was held and the council would like to review more before making a decision. Sanne moved to table until the October meeting. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
A quote from Leak Investigators was received for repairs to the pool as it was discovered that the return line was broken causing a leak in the pool. Janovec moved to approve the quote for $11,800 Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Employee wages for FY 2023-2024 were reviewed. City Administrator Tarr stated that all full time employees had been reviewed and a 6% raise was recommended unless otherwise stated. The following proposed wages were presented for approval by the council.
Deputy Clerk $20.14 per hour
City Superintendent/Water/Sewer Supervisor $28.39 per hour
City Street Superintendent $26.74 per hour
Solid Waste Supervisor $23.32 per hour
Library Director $18.07 per hour
Police Officer $20.67 per hour
Children’s Librarian $16.00 per hour
Part time Librarian $12.00 per hour
Economic Development Director $18.00 per hour
HandiVan drivers $12.00 per hour
Chief of Police $60,700 annually
City Clerk/Treasurer $55,568 annually
City Administrator $85,466 annually
Mayor $3,000 annually
City Council members $2,000 annually
Sanne moved to approve the wages as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
City Administrator Tarr gave an overview of the FY 2023-2024 budget. Rate increases for monthly trash pickup were discussed with a proposed $3 increase. A purchase of a mini excavator, mulch for the park equipment in Chilver’s, new flooring in city hall, and a snow blower for the skid loader were the major capital purchases to be budgeted. The budget hearing will be held on September 14th at 6:30 PM.
Sanne moved to adjourn the meeting. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0
TIME: 8:00 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 9/12/2023; 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
15407
City of Plainview
LIWHAP Pmt
50.00
15408
Postmaster
Postage
28.25
15409
Hollman Media
Svc
75.00
15410
Aflac
Emp Ins
704.08
15411
Hoffart Repair
Su/Svc
95.55
15412
Landmark Surveying Associates
Svc
961.00
15413
Key Sanitation & Roll-Offs
Dumpsters
2,400.00
15414
Old Dominion Brush Co
Su
593.25
15415
Altwine Hardware & Home LLC
Su
86.15
15416
Barco
Su
1,017.42
15417
NCPPD
Svc
11,231.51
15418
Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment
Su
397.79
15419
Plainview American Legion Aux
Ads
25.00
15420
Sophie Berlinghoff
Library Intern
240.00
15421
Southeast Library System
Registration
160.00
15422
Andrew Funston
Reim
177.62
15422
Ingram Library Services
Books/Audiobooks
535.13
15424
Stan Houston Equipment Co
Su
386.80
15425
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
50.60
15426
Verizon Wireless
Cellphones
464.86
15427
Postmaster
Postage
29.90
15428
AWS Well Co
Svc ARPA Funds
6,000.00
15428
Western Oil Inc
Fuel
687.97
15429
City of Plainview
RBDG Loan Pmt
346.43
15430
City of Plainview
IRP Loan Pmt
381.07
15431
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
42.00
15432
West Hodson Lumber
Su
3,254.23
15433
MASA
Emp Ins
126.00
15434
Plainview News
Ads/Legals/Su
873.17
15435
City of Plainview
Pool Sales Tax
9,714.45
15436
City of Plainview
Library Sales Tax
6,476.29
15437
City of Plainview
Manor Sales Tax
6,476.29
15438
City of Plainview
Eco Dev Sales Tax
6,476.29
15439
Postmaster
Postage
28.95
15440
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
51.51
15441
POAN
Registration/Su
456.00
15443
Midwest Bank
Emp HSA
700.00
15444
Billy Goat Guns
Equip
5,112.30
15445
City of Plainview
LIWHAP Pmt
62.44
15446
New York Life
Emp Ins
92.20
15447
Postmaster
Postage
294.78
15448
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
222.00
24678
thru
24696
City Employees
Payroll 8-15-2023
22,488.15
24697
thru
24708
City Employees
Payroll 8-30-2023
17,949.63
24709
Addison Hodson
Reim- Lifeguard Class
300.00
24710
Aflac
Emp Ins
704.08
24711
Akrs Equipment Solutions LLC
Su
63.20
24712
Altwine Hardware & Home LLC
Su
329.03
24713
American Water Works Assoc
Membership Dues
348.00
24714
Barco
Su
255.18
24715
Bazile Aggregate Co LLC
Su
60.71
24716
Bomgaars
Su
24.98
24717
Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC
Svc
5,517.00
24718
Chad’s Tire Service
Svc
354.61
24719
City of Plainview
LB840 Loan Pmt
80.00
24720
City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund
Pmt
2,000.00
24721
Claire Rasmussen
Reim- Lifeguard Class
125.00
24722
Classic Rentals
Su
203.44
24723
CNH Industrial Retail Accts
Su
1,814.28
24724
Danko Emergency Equipment
Su- Police
336.27
24725
Dd Steel LLC
Su
18.91
24726
Eakes Office Solutions
Su
35.90
24727
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hotel Rooms
253.90
24728
Farmers Pride
Svc
361.44
24729
Hawkins Inc
Su
837.60
24730
Heartland Fire Protection Inc
Svc-Fire Extinguishers
649.75
24731
Heather Pendergast
Reim- Lifeguard Class
184.00
24732
Hoffart Repair
Su/Svc
67.92
24733
Hometown Leasing
Copier Lease
179.42
24734
Ingram Library Services
Books/Audiobooks
617.31
24735
Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment
Su
307.65
24736
Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO
Legal Fees
800.00
24737
JoAn Dougherty
Meter Deposit Refund
75.43
24738
Keanu Johnson
Reim- Lifeguard Class
125.00
24739
LP Gill Inc
Svc
10,492.71
24740
Larry Lockman
Meter Deposit Refund
150.00
24741
Leak Investigators LLC
Svc
650.00
24742
Lorenz Automotive
Su
262.14
24743
Mahaska
Su
62.50
24744
Mallory Mauer
Reim- Lifeguard Class
300.00
24745
Matheson Tri- Gas Inc
Su/Svc
39.19
24746
Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers
Engineering Svc
5,733.72
24747
Mitch’s Food Center
Su
1,960.92
24748
Moeller Sprinkler Service
Su- Mulch
350.00
24749
Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha
Su
41.57
24750
NDEE- Fiscal Services
Permit Fees- Transfer and C&D
1,250.00
24751
NE Public Health Env Lab
Svc
36.00
24752
NE Municipal Clerks Assoc
Membership Dues
100.00
24753
NCPPD
Svc
12,119.19
24754
VOID
24755
Pierce Broadband Networks
Phone Svc
55.80
24756
Plainview Auto Supply
Su
3.93
24757
Plainview Telephone Co
Phone Svc
979.45
24758
Pomp’s Tire Service Inc
Tires
762.00
24759
PowerManager
Su- Utility Bills
1,000.64
24760
Precision IT
Svc
102.95
24761
Sirchie Acquisition Co LLC
Su
23.27
24762
Steinkraus Service
Fuel/Flat Repairs
3,522.41
24763
Steph Polt
Meter Deposit Refund
175.72
24764
True Ag & Turf
Su
95.11
24765
USA Bluebook
Su
191.69
24766
West Hodson Lumber
Su
559.32
24767
Zachary Porter
Meter Deposit Refund
200.00
24768
Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha
Su
430.00
ACH
Allied Benefit Services
Emp Ins
13,240.82
ACH
Black Hills Energy
Svc
544.14
ACH
Casey’s Business MasterCard
Fuel
1,122.85
ACH
Clover Merchant Bankcard
Credit Card Processing Fee
928.92
ACH
Crashplan Pro
Svc
9.99
ACH
Ebay
Su
48.77
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
6,096.85
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
5,490.58
ACH
Empower Retirement
Pension
2,027.33
ACH
Empower Retirement
Pension
2,027.33
ACH
First Data Merchant Svcs
Credit Card Machine
26.75
ACH
Dearborn Life Ins Co
Emp Ins
60.00
ACH
Healthplan Svcs Inc
Emp Ins
87.90
ACH
Midwest Bank
Merchant Capture Svc
50.00
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
State W/H Tax
1,939.06
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
Sales & Use Tax
1,795.75
ACH
Office Max
Su
249.78
ACH
Synchrony Bank/Amazon
Su
60.98
ACH
Zoom Video Comm
Svc
17.11
DTR Grant Fund Account
1031
NENEDD
Grant Funds
180.00
1032
VisionCare
Grant Funds
2,106.27
Keno Account
1177
City of Plainview
Keno Funds
10,391.50