REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022
A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 16th day of May at 6:30 o’clock P.M.
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Schlote; Council Members: Alder, Yosten and Sanne Absent: Smith
The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
Mayor Schlote 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.
Due to a weather related power outage, the meeting originally scheduled for May 12th was moved to May 16th.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Posting in three places for designated method for giving notice. 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.
Bruce Curtiss was present as City Attorney.
Sanne moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from April 12, 2022. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approve claims and payroll. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
No Manor report was given.
Police Chief Neumann reported on issues with dogs at large that will now be turned over for prosecution.
Susan Norris gave the Economic Development report. Sanne congratulated Norris on the Economic Professional Award that she received last week in Valentine. A $30,000 grant from the LENRD was awarded for improvements in Chilver’s Park, the PBCF will be updating the tennis courts and Norris would like to apply for a Keno grant in the future for additional upgrades in the park. Norris also expressed concerns over issues with NENEDD and the administration of the City of Plainview’s grants. Five Rule Planning has completed the City’s comprehensive plan and now will begin working on a strategic plan.
No City Superintendent report was given.
City Attorney Curtiss provided an update on the motion to dismiss filed for the small box store ordinance. Additional information will be provided in June.
The pool board recommended Roni Prewitt for assistant manager for the coming year. Sanne move to hire Prewitt. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
A wage of $11 per hour was recommended for Prewitt. Sanne moved to approve the wage. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Two applications for seasonal park help were received. Scott Hintz and Anthony Ziegenbein were recommended for the position. Sanne moved to approve the hire of both. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Wage recommendation for both was set at $9.50 per hour. Sanne moved to approve seasonal park wages. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Several properties were brought to the council with recommendations from the health board to list as nuisances.
The first property is at 107 S Pine Street, Plainview Pacific Townsite Co 1st Add Blk 1 Lots 23&24. The owner was told previously to move or license the vehicle located on the property. Sanne moved to send the property forward in the nuisance process. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The next property is at 106 W Locust, Plainview Pacific Townsite Co 1st Add Blk 12 Lots 4-7. There is an unlicensed vehicles that is full of old tires, random junk around the property and 2 couches outside. The council was told previously by the resident that the property would be cleaned up and this was not completed. Sanne moved to send the property forward in the nuisance process. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The properties at 212 E Locust, Plainview Pacific Townsite Co 1st Add Blk 10 Lot 6 & E 4’ Lot 7 and 214 E Locust, Plainview Pacific Townsite Co 1st Add Blk 10 Lots 3-4-5 are both currently unoccupied. The health board noted that the conditions of the building and that they are in disrepair. The entrances to the buildings are not secure. Sanne moved to send both properties forward in the nuisance process. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The property located at 108 S Elm, Plainview O.T. Blk 3 E 109’ Lot 4 was noted as having indoor furniture and miscellaneous junk around the property. A general cleanup is necessary. Sanne moved to send the property forward in the nuisance process. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Discussion was held on a LB840 loan for Mary’s Restaurant for purchase of an ice machine. Currently the business is buying ice each week and the ice machine would pay for itself in less than a year. Sanne moved to approve a loan for $4,300 with an interest rate at the time of the invoice of prime plus one for 24 months. The first payment would be deferred 6 months. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approve 20-TFRH-35023 Drawdown #3 in the amount of $1781.25 for grant administration fees. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Mayor Schlote read a proclamation for National Skilled Nursing Care Week.
WHEREAS we honor and respect our elders and citizens of any age with physical or intellectual disabilities who reside in Plainview Manor in Plainview; and,
WHEREAS skilled nursing care centers throughout our area are holding in observance of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 8 to 14, 2022, using this year’s theme of “ Creating and Nurturing Connections,” and,
WHEREAS I urge all citizens to virtually visit or call a loved one, family member or friend residing in any care setting and offer a kind word and spend time participating in various virtual activities to unite those from all walks of life in need of our continuing love and support; and,
WHEREAS my administration is committed to quality health care, we take this moment to embrace the essence of the theme “Creating and Nurturing Connections.’ Let’s join all Plainview Manor, their staff, volunteers, residents and their families and friends in celebrating this special week; and,
THEREFORE, do I, Brian Schlote, as Mayor of Plainview declare the week of May 8-14, 2022 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week, a week to honor the important role that skilled nursing care centers provide in caring for and protecting our most vulnerable citizens.
Discussion was held on the proposed park upgrades that will be funded by the PBCF and LENRD Grant. The City will pay for the necessary repairs and upgrades and reimbursed from the LENRD Grant and the PBCF. Sanne moved to approve the park projects. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Council questioned the status of the search for a new water source. City Administrator Tarr stated that Miller & Associates will meet with City staff on May 31st to discuss their findings and then will present their proposed plan to the council in June. The plan will then need to be submitted to the State for approval before moving forward.
Sanne moved to adjourn the meeting. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
Brian Schlote, 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 5/16/2022; 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)
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Verizon Wireless
Cellphones
491.24
15010
Jerry Neumann
Reim
60.50
15011
Hollman Media
Svc
75.00
15012
Plainview Chamber of Commerce
Klown Kash
100.00
15013
Donna Christiansen
Reim
437.39
15014
Dutton-Lainson Co
Su
3,803.86
15015
Western Oil Inc
Fuel
418.60
15016
Aflac
Emp Ins
704.08
15017
Plainview Public Schools
Ad
50.00
15018
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
50.60
15019
Plainview News
Ads/Legals/Su
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15020
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
42.00
15021
MASA
Emp Ins
126.00
15022
City of Plainview
RBDG Pmt Pure Revival
346.43
15023
City of Plainview
IRP Pmt Pure Revival
381.07
15024
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing
Housing Loan Pmt
51.52
15025
Pierce County Clerk
Filing Fees
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15026
City of Plainview
LIHWAP Pmt
55.00
15027
City of Plainview
Pool Sales Tax
7,255.99
15028
City of Plainview
Library Sales Tax
4,407.07
15029
City of Plainview
Manor Sales Tax
4,407.07
15030
City of Plainview
Eco Dev Sales Tax
4,407.07
15031
Street Improvement District
Transfer Pmt
45,842.73
15032
Plainview Chamber of Commerce
Klown Kash
15.00
15033
New York Life
Emp Ins
92.20
15034
Midwest Bank
Emp HSA
700.00
15035
Postmaster
Postage
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23540
23542
City Employees
Payroll 4-15-2022
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23543
23545
City Employees
Payroll 4-29-2022
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23546
Aflac
Emp Ins
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23547
Akrs Equipment
Su
17.92
23548
Alby’s Electric
Su
362.89
23549
Bomgaars
Su
273.34
23550
Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC
Totes
2,100.00
23551
Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC
Svc
5,517.00
23552
City of Plainview
LB840 Loan Pmt
80.00
23553
City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund
Pmt
200.00
23554
City of Plv Housing Auth
Housing Loan Pmt
322.00
23555
Classic Rentals
Su
189.34
23556
Curtis Mork
Library Program
300.00
23557
Bruce Curtiss dba Curtiss Law Office
Legal Fees
1,250.00
23558
DAS State Acctg- Cent Finance
CEU Hours
76.00
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Dino O’Dell
Library Program
375.00
23560
Donna Christiansen
Reim
452.56
23561
Francotyp-Postalia Inc
Postage
200.55
23562
GI Trailer Inc
Su
234.96
23563
Great Plains Communications
Svc
53.79
23564
Hollman Media
Svc
100.00
23565
Hometown Leasing
Copier Lease
247.19
23566
Independent Pest Management
Svc
140.00
23567
Ingram Library Services
Books/Audiobooks
602.19
23568
Jack’s Uniforms & Equip
Su
299.95
23569
Jen Hodson
Reim
25.26
23570
Jeremy Tarr
Reim
10.00
23571
Johnson Repair
Svc
70.00
23572
LP Gill Inc
Svc
13,490.49
23573
Mahaska
Su
62.50
23574
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc
Svc
36.60
23575
Menards
Su
134.80
23576
Mitch’s Food Center
Su
331.40
23577
Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha
Su
417.75
23578
NE Public Health Env Lab
Water Samples
263.00
23579
NCPPD
Svc
9,983.85
23580
VOID
23581
Plainview Auto Supply Inc
Su
14.08
23582
Plainview Telephone Co
Svc
1,275.69
23583
Precision IT
Svc
55.00
23584
Productivity Plus Acct
Su
239.23
23585
Rollie Cederburg
Meter Deposit Refund
76.39
23586
Schaefer Grain Co
Svc
432.00
23587
Steinkraus Service
Fuel/Repairs
3,445.40
23588
Three Rivers Library System
Registration
10.00
23589
Truck Center Companies
Su
24.51
23590
Utilities Section
Class Registration
110.00
23591
Water Tower Bond Acct
Pmt
2,800.83
23592
West Hodson Lumber
Su
659.38
23593
City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund
Pmt
1,800.00
ACH
Allied Benefit Services
Emp Ins
12,181.40
ACH
Casey’s Business MasterCard
Fuel
1,538.25
ACH
Comm Bankers Merch Svc
CC Processing Fees
1,172.38
ACH
CrashPlan Pro
Svc
9.99
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
5,323.58
ACH
EFTPS
Fed W/H Tax
4,931.45
ACH
Dearborn Life Ins Co
Emp Ins
60.00
ACH
Healthplan Services Inc
Emp Ins
82.20
ACH
Ilighting.com
Su
726.91
ACH
Kiefer Swim Products
Swimsuits
377.10
ACH
Mass Mutual
Pension
2,228.17
ACH
Mass Mutual
Pension
2,228.17
ACH
Midwest Bank
Svc
50.00
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
State W/H Tax
1,572.74
ACH
NE Dept of Revenue
Sales & Use Tax
1,362.88
ACH
NE UC Fund
Unemp Tax
118.80
ACH
Swimoutlet.com
Swimsuits
198.68
ACH
Synchrony Bank/Amazon
Su
660.48
ACH
Tangible Play Inc
Su
260.82
ACH
Zoom Video Comm Inc
Svc
15.81