Archived Minutes - City of Plainview, NE

City Council Meeting Minutes May 6 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MAY 6, 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 6th day of May 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 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

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

Discussion was held on the proposed paving project for Lincoln Avenue between the ballfields. City Administrator Tarr stated that in previous conversations with Plainview Public Schools, splitting the cost with the City would be in the best interest for both entities. Tarr recommended that the school pay for 50% of the total project cost. The council will accept the bid for the project at the May 13th council meeting.

Sanne moved for Plainview Public Schools to pay for 50% of the total project cost for the Lincoln Avenue paving. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Public comments on the paving project were addressed.

Janovec moved to adjourn the meeting. Doty seconded. Motion carried 4-0

TIME: 6:43 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 5/6/2025; 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)

City Council Meeting Minutes April 8, 2025

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

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

36.37

25894

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

83.98

25895

Auto Value- Norfolk

79.66

25896

Barco

806.40

25897

Bomgaars

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

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

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

497.11

25918

Landmark Surveying Associates

Svc

1,215.00

25919

League Association of Risk Management

General Insurance

57,808.00

25920

Mahaska

76.18

25921

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

Su/Svc

73.50

25922

Menards

293.84

25923

Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers

Svc

6,700.00

25924

Mitch’s Food Center

1,100.46

25925

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

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

27.90

25935

West Hodson Lumber

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

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

City Council Meeting Minutes March 11 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 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 11th day of March 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.

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 February 11th and February 27th. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Janovec moved to approve claims and payroll. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Kyle Overturf of AMGL presented on the 2023-2024 Financial Audit. Overall the financial position of the City is positive, with the total unassigned cash balance in the general fund at $348,225. Valuation increased $37,574, however is still around $16,000 short per capita based on benchmarking with communities of similar population. Overturf stated that the City is in the best financial position since AMGL took over the audit 8 years ago.

Juleen Johnson gave updates on the Manor including staffing, discussion on the architect firm for the proposed addition/remodel and time change for the Manor board meetings.

Police Chief Hallock reported on activity for February, Officer Funston will be attending firearms training March 30-April 4th and updates on nuisance property abatement dates were given.

At 7:05 PM Sanne moved to open the 2nd Public Hearing for CDBG 20-DTR-005. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Clerk Retzlaff stated that the public hearing was for the close out of the DTR Grant.

The City of Plainview was awarded CDBG Downtown Revitalization funds of $535,000 of which $475,000 were used for rehabilitation of privately owned commercial buildings; 25,000 for clearance and demolition in Plainview, NE, Pierce County, Nebraska. $25,000 was awarded for grant administration, and $10,000 was awarded for construction management. The City of Plainview has provided the required match of $100,000 for the DTR project activities. Project activities included: the rehabilitation of privately owned commercial buildings and clearance and demolition.

To date, $270,214.47 has been used for commercial rehabilitation, $12,016.00 for clearance and demo, $6,971.55 has been used for Construction Management, and $25,000 has been used for General Administration of the grant. No persons, businesses, or farms were displaced as a result of CDBG activities.

Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:06 PM. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Clerk Retzlaff reported that she is continuing to work on a business expansion project. Retzlaff would also like to utilize the old police station as a co-share space to be used as a meeting area for City boards, businesses and other groups that would like to use the space.

City Administrator Tarr reported on the maintenance department activities for February.

City Attorney Petersen stated that the filing on the Hart property was completed. The City would be receiving the principal due on the housing loan from the proceeds on the sale of the house.

Motion was made by Janovec and seconded by Doty to approve Ordinance No. 1006. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1006 approved.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1006. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1006 waived.

ORDINANCE NO. 1006

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA ADOPTING THE STATE LAW CHANGES MADE BY THE LEGISLATURE WHICH ARE SPECIFIC AND MANDATORY AND NECESSARY TO BRING THE CITY ORDINANCES AND CODE SECTIONS INTO CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW AND AMENDING RESTATING, REVISING, UPDATING, CODIFYING AND COMPILING CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY DEALING WITH THE SUBJECTS EMBRACED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.

Sealed bids to hay the lagoons and transfer station were opened. Lyle Lingenfelter bid $1,003 for the transfer station. Tim Johnston bid $1,201.01 and Trenton Tarr $1,143 for the lagoons. Sanne moved to accept the bid from Lyle Lingenfelter for the transfer station. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Born moved to accept the bid from Tim Johnston for $1,201.01 for the lagoon. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Mayor Smith read proclamations for National Library Week and Public Transit Week which are both April 6-12, 2025.

National Library Week 2025 Proclamation

WHEREAS, libraries spark creativity, fuel imagination, and inspire lifelong learning, offering a space where individuals of all ages can explore new ideas and be drawn to new possibilities;

WHEREAS, libraries serve as vibrant community hubs, connecting people with knowledge, technology, and resources while fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and lifelong learning;

WHEREAS, libraries provide free and equitable access to books, digital tools, and innovative programming, ensuring that all individuals- regardless of background-have the support they need to learn, connect, and thrive;

WHEREAS, libraries partner with schools, businesses and organizations, connecting the dots to maximize resources, increase efficiency, and expand access to essential services, strengthening the entire community;

WHEREAS, libraries empower job seekers, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners by providing access to resources, training, and opportunities that support career growth and economic success;

WHEREAS, libraries nurture young minds through story times, STEAM programs, and literacy initiatives, fostering curiosity and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime;

WHEREAS, libraries protect the right to read, think, and explore without censorship, standing as champions of intellectual freedom and free expression;

WHEREAS, dedicated librarians and library workers provide welcoming spaces that inspire discovery, collaboration, and creativity for all;

WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, and library workers across the country are joining together to celebrate National Library Week under the theme “Drawn to the Library;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Bob Smith, Mayor, proclaim National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025. During this week, I encourage all residents to visit their library, explore its resources, and celebrate all the ways that the library draws us together as a community.

Nebraska Public Transportation Week 2025

WHEREAS: Nebraska Public Transportation week has been declared for April 6-12, 2025.

AND WHEREAS: The date was chosen to honor the public transportation systems across Nebraska, including the local system better known as the Plainview Handivan.

AND WHEREAS: Public transportation systems across the state of Nebraska are celebrating public transportation during this time frame.

AND WHEREAS: Every year thousands of Nebraska citizens are able to participate in using public transportation to help them remain independent.

AND WHEREAS: Plainview has continued to support the use of public transportation throughout the year.

AND WHEREAS: Plainview recognizes the hard work and dedication that the city staff and especially the drivers do to help make the Plainview Handivan service an integral part of the lives of many residents in the community.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by virtue of the authority invested in me as Mayor of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, I, Robert Smith, do hereby issue this proclamation to celebrate public transportation and I do hereby declare April 6-12, 2025 to be “Public Transportation Week”.

Council member Born introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #717

WHEREAS, there are federal funds available under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act and for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program, and

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview HandiVan desires to apply for said funds to provide public transportation in the city of Plainview area.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; the Plainview City Council hereby instructs the Plainview HandiVan and the City of Plainview to apply for said funds. Said funds are to be used for the Plainview HandiVan’s transportation operations in the FY 2026-2027 Application for Public Transportation Assistance.

Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #718

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that Lincoln Avenue is closed to thru traffic between the ballfields from Main Street to Pine Street for sporting events hosted by Plainview Public Schools;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, THAT:

Lincoln Avenue will be closed to thru traffic on the following dates and times:

*March 25, 2025 3:00-10:00 PM (Track Meet)

*April 4, 2025 8:00 AM-7:00 PM (Track Meet)

*April 7, 2025 3:00-9:00 PM (Track Meet)

*May 7, 2025 7:00 AM-6:00 PM (Track Meet)

*May 8, 2025 10:00 AM-8:00 PM (Track Meet)

*May 14, 2025 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (Track Meet)

*August 29, 2025 5:00-10:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 12, 2025 5:00-10:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 15 2025 3:00-9:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 19, 2025 5:00-10:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 22, 2025 3:00-9:00 PM (Football Game)

*October 6, 2025 3:00-9:00 PM (Football Game)

*October 10, 2025 5:00-10:00 PM (Football Game)

Sanne moved to advertise for bids for paving of Lincoln Avenue and Pine Street. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Juleen Johnson presented the Manor board recommendation for an architect firm for the proposed Manor/Assisted Living addition/remodel. The board selected Clark & Enersen with an estimated $3-4 million for the project and upfront costs of $25,000. Sanne moved to approve the Manor board recommendation for Clark & Enersen. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion on the Manor Administrator contract effective February 1, 2025 was held. Council requested changes of language in the contract to City Attorney Petersen. Janovec moved to change the contract as noted to the City Attorney and recommend approval by the Manor board based on board performance approval and behavioral expectations. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Born to approve Ordinance No. 1007. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1007 approved.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Born to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1007. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1007 waived.

ORDINANCE NO. 1007

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A PURCHASING CARD POLICY FOR CITY AND MANOR USE.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Born to approve Ordinance No. 1008. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1008 approved.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Born to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1008. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1008 waived.

ORDINANCE NO. 1008

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 1-101.01 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR VACANCIES OF THE OFFICE OF MAYOR.

Council member Sanne questioned the Ordinance presented at the February meeting regarding the abolishment of the Manor Board which was tabled and then not brought back on the March agenda. Council thanked the office staff for their work on the audit.

Public comments were received in regards to the proposed Manor remodel/addition. It was stated that the annual evaluation for the Manor Administrator needs to be documented.

Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Doty seconded. Motion carried 4-0

TIME: 8:34 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 3/11/2025; 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

15873

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

320.89

15874

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Flat Repair/Su

2,522.50

15875

Mitch’s Food Center

728.69

15876

Schaefer Grain Co

Weigh Tickets

255.00

15877

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

515.66

15878

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Filing Fees

16.00

15879

Postmaster

Postage

32.70

15880

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

468.57

15881

Street Improvement

Assessment Pmts

17,183.77

15882

United Industries Inc

661.20

15883

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15884

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15885

MASA

Emp Ins

140.00

15886

PowerManager

703.54

15887

NDEE- Fiscal Services

Pool Permit 2025

40.00

15888

MWC Enterprises Inc

Trash Totes

2,960.00

15889

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

7,285.98

15890

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

4,857.33

15891

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

4,857.33

15891

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA Feb

881.00

15892

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

4,857.33

15893

Postmaster

Postage

72.30

15895

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15897

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

1,175.46

25884

THRU

25886

City Employees

Payroll 2-14-2025

21,895.25

25887

THRU

25890

City Employees

Payroll 2-28-2025

20,242.32

25891

Aflac

Emp Ins

286.94

25892

Allo Business

Svc

158.40

25893

Allstar Parts LLC

36.37

25894

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

83.98

25895

Auto Value- Norfolk

79.66

25896

Barco

806.40

25897

Bomgaars

313.86

25898

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

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 Plv Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25903

Classic Rentals

265.37

25904

CMBA Architects

Svc- Community Center

950.00

25905

Curt Hart

Reim

18.27

25906

Dallas Snyder

Meter Deposit Refund

57.25

25907

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

67.83

25908

Great American Business Products

Su- Camper Donation Box

258.99

25909

Hollman Media

Svc

100.00

25910

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

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

Svc/Su

497.11

25918

Landmark Surveying Associates

Svc

1,215.00

25919

League Association of Risk Management

General Liability Insurance

57,808.00

25920

Mahaska

76.18

25921

Matheson Tri Gas Inc

73.50

25922

Menards

293.84

25923

Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers

Svc

6,700.00

25924

Mitch’s Food Center

1,100.46

25925

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

224.58

25926

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

172.00

25927

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

FEMA Funds

1,567.72

25928

Northeast Nebraska Clerks Association

Membership Dues

20.00

25929

Pierce Broadband Networks

Phone Svc

56.64

25930

Plainview Ballbackers LLC

Pmt- Ballfields

556.67

25931

Plainview Public Schools

Liquor License Fees

300.00

25932

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Phone Svc

1,120.20

25933

Postmaster

Postage Fee

350.00

25934

Walton Appliance & Repair

27.90

25935

West Hodson Lumber

525.20

25936

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

656.16

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Health Ins

15,623.97

ACH

Big Iron Auctions

Equip/Su

806.56

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

1,696.77

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

708.96

ACH

Colonial Life Processing Center

Emp Ins

412.58

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,950.39

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,132.28

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

2,140.78

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

2,140.78

ACH

First Date Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Insurance Co

Emp Ins

60.00

ACH

Francotyp-Postalia, Inc

Postage

1,000.00

ACH

Francotyp-Postalia, Inc

Postage Machine

303.24

ACH

Healthplan Services Inc

Emp Ins

75.90

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merchant Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Gen Acct Int- Transfer

2,732.67

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

1,998.37

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,503.11

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

25.62

ACH

United States Postal Service

Postage

320.88

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

1303

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen

Filing Fees

223.75

STREET IMPROVEMENT

ACH

Wire Bond Payment

Bond Pmt

28,640.00

HOUSING AUTHORITY

1041

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen

Filing Fee

21.25

City Council Meeting February 27 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 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 27th day of February at 6:45 o’clock P.M.

Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Born, Janovec, and Doty Absent: Sanne

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 Posting, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the Certificate of Posting 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.

A discussion on the general liability insurance effective 3/1/2025 was held. Dennis Johnson was present to talk about EMC Insurance and the changes they have gone through recently. Johnson has reviewed all of the policies that LARM offers and recommends that the City utilize LARM for their insurance. Clint Simmons of LARM was present to discuss the proposal for the City of Plainview and stated that Johnson would remain as the City’s local agent. The City’s total expense would be $98,853.

Council member Doty motioned to amend following resolution by deleting all options except for the three year commitment with a 5% discount and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #716

WHEREAS, The City of Plainview is a member of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM);

WHEREAS, section 8.10 of the lnterlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the League Association of Risk Management provides that a member may voluntarily terminate its participation in LARM by written notice of termination given to LARM and the Nebraska Director of Insurance at least 90 days prior to the desired termination given to and that members may agree to extend the required termination notice beyond 90 days in order to realize reduced excess coverage costs, stability of contribution rates and efficiency in operation of LARM; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of LARM has adopted a plan to provide contribution credits in consideration of certain agreements by members of LARM as provided in the attached letter.

BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of The City of Plainview, Nebraska, in consideration of the contribution credits provided under the LARM Board’s plan, agrees to:

⃝ Provide written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2028. (180 day and 3 year commitment; 5% discount)

Council member Born seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Doty, Born, Janovec Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #716 is passed and adopted.

Born moved to approve the Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the League Association of Risk Management under the Intergovernmental Risk Management Act and the Interlocal Cooperation Act State of Nebraska. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Janovec seconded. Motion carried 3-0

TIME: 7:09 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 2/27/2025; 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)

City Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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 11th day of February at 6:30 o’clock P.M.

Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Born, Janovec, and Doty Absent: Sanne

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.

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 January 14th. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Janovec moved to approve claims and payroll. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Juleen Johnson reported on staffing updates and gave an overview of the State Auditor’s report. Johnson stated that an investigation was conducted concerning the payment of bonuses to the Manor Administrator, use of funds to purchase alcohol for residents, memorials for funerals of residents and gifts for employees. Longevity pay for employees will be allowed.

Police Chief Hallock stated that there were 3 nuisance properties served since the last meeting and there will be an active shooter table top training on April 10th at the Plainview Firehall. Officer Funston will be attending training in March and May to be certified as a firearms instructor.

There were no new updates for Economic Development.

City Administrator Tarr reported that the city crew has repaired the water leak next to the library in January.

No City Attorney report was given.

Two architect firms presented on plans for possible renovations and/or additions at the Plainview Manor.

Jim Brisnehan and Todd Havranek of CMBA Architects of Grand Island presented on different options involving additions to the existing building and a separate facility for assisted living. Costs for the project will vary based on what is planned but could be between $2 to $4 million.

Tim Ripp and Stacy Spale of Clark & Enersen Architects of Lincoln gave an overview of their firms past and current projects along with the process that they go through when a new project is started. Projected costs for expansion and renovation could be between $3.5 to $4.5 million dependent on adding a basement level.

The Manor Board will review the information given at their next board meeting.

Donna Christiansen, Library Director, presented the 2024 Annual Library Report.

Ordinance #1006 for League Model Ordinances was reviewed. City Attorney Petersen stated that all the updates provided will need to be added to the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances. A formal Ordinance will be adopted at the March council meeting.

Born moved to approve the advertisement for bids to hay the lagoon and transfer station. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to amend Resolution #715 to update the date of the auction to April 8, 2025. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Council member Born introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #715

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 222 E. LOCUST AVENUE IN PLAINVIEW VIA PUBLIC AUCTION

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the owner of real estate located at 222 E. Locust Avenue in Plainview and legally described as follows (hereinafter the “City Real Estate”):

Lot 1 and 2, Block 10, Pacific Townsite Company’s 1st Addition to Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska.

WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-503 provides that the sale of real property owned by the City shall be exercised by resolution directing the sale of such property.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, AS FOLLOWS:

        Section 1. The City of Plainview hereby directs the sale of the City Real Estate, specifically to sell the same at public auction held at the Plainview City Library on April 8, 2025. The buyer shall receive a quitclaim deed and shall pay all recording costs, documentary stamp taxes, and any other fee to record the deed. The buyer shall also pay all real estate taxes and shall accept the property “as is”.

Section 2. That notice of the proposed sale of property described above and the terms thereof shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in The Plainview News.

Section 3. That if within thirty days after the third publication of the notice a remonstrance petition against the sale of the City Real Estate is signed by registered voters of the City of Plainview equal in number to thirty percent of the registered voters of the City voting at the last regular municipal election held in the City and is filed with the City Clerk, the City Real Estate shall not then, nor within one year thereafter, be sold.

Section 4. That the Mayor is authorized to execute a purchase agreement with the winning bidder at the auction and an ordinance to confirm the sale shall be adopted prior to closing the agreement.

Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict be and are hereby repealed.

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 Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #715 is passed and adopted.

Born moved to accept the Warranty Deed from Jeff Ratliff in satisfaction of abatement/unsafe building charges against the property at 107 W Locust Avenue. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

City Clerk Retzlaff reported that Wanda Backus had returned the check received from LB840 for the loan approved for an ice cream machine. The check was never cashed and no ice cream machine will be purchased. Born moved to waive interest for the LB840 Loan to J’s Place in consideration of cancellation of the loan. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

City Attorney Petersen reported that an agreement with counsel for Toni Hart was received. The City would not be paid any interest due but would also avoid any future court costs. Born moved to approve the settlement agreement in Plainview vs. Hart, whereby the subject real estate would be listed for sale with a realtor and the City would be reimbursed $24,973.63 from the proceeds of the sale in exchange for the dismissal of its lawsuit and a release of its trust deed. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Ordinance #1007 to Abolish the Manor Board was presented to the council. A lengthy discussion was held with past and present members of the Manor Board expressing concerns on staff issues and respect for the Manor Administrator. Council member Born stated that if there were issues with the Manor Board, to please come to the council. City Clerk Retzlaff addressed concerns on the late addition of the Ordinance to agenda, which did not allow for adequate notice to the council, Manor Board and general public. City Attorney Petersen stated that since 3/4 vote by the council is necessary to waive the second and third readings, it would be in the best interest to table the Ordinance until the full council is present. Born moved to table Ordinance #1007. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born tabled recommendations to the Manor Board regarding Administrator contract negotiations and job performance. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No council comments.

Public comments were received from a current Manor employee who stated that he follows the rules given and listens to the Manor Administrator.

At 8:17 PM Born moved to go into executive session for evaluation of the Manor Administrator job performance. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

At 9:01 PM, Born moved to come out of executive session. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Doty seconded. Motion carried 3-0

TIME: 9:03 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 2/11/2025; 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

15847

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA Jan-June

15,000.00

15848

Plainview Ballbackers LLC

Donation- PBCF

1,000.00

15849

Postmaster

Postage

32.80

15850

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

482.69

15851

Street Improvement

Assessment Pmts

13,395.68

15852

Allo Business

Svc

97.20

15853

Agland Electric Motor Service

Svc

2,204.96

15854

Hoffart Repair

Svc

266.95

15855

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

468.84

15856

Jeremy Tarr

Reim

224.41

15857

NCPPD

Svc

10,490.51

15858

Midwest Bank

Donation- Jr Pirate Branch

300.00

15859

Pierce Co Treasurer

Pmt- 222 E Locust Ave

1,444.37

15860

MASA

Emp Ins

140.00

15861

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15862

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15863

West Hodson Lumber

2,539.33

15864

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

7,379.47

15865

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

4,919.64

15866

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

4,919.64

15867

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

4,919.64

15868

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

469.09

15870

Postmaster

Postage

36.95

15871

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA January

881.00

15872

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

25821

THRU

25823

City Employees

Payroll 1-15-2025

23,574.70

25824

THRU

25827

City Employees

Payroll 1-30-2025

20,273.37

25828

Aflac

Emp Ins

286.94

25829

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

51.76

25830

Alby’s Electric

Svc

3,843.84

25831

Allstar Parts LLC

179.45

25832

Altwine Electric Motors Inc

Generator

9,566.70

25833

American Legal Publishing Corp

220.00

25834

Auto Value- Norfolk

100.66

25835

Baum Hydraulics Corp

181.02

25836

Bob Smith

Reim

317.94

25837

Bomgaars

246.14

25838

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25839

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

142.69

25840

Chad’s Tire Service

Svc

58.14

25841

Cintas

47.25

25842

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

191.73

25843

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25844

City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25845

Classic Rentals

237.08

25846

Complete Pest Elimination Inc

Mosquito Control 2025

5,852.00

25847

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

222.20

25848

Eckert’s Greenhouse

42.37

25849

Elite Door LLC

710.63

25850

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hotel Rooms

279.90

25851

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

25852

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

343.52

25853

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

390.64

25854

Itron Inc

Svc

3,157.32

25855

Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment

299.90

25856

James Rau

Reim

50.29

25857

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25858

LP Gill Inc

Svc

9,323.05

25859

Mahaska

76.18

25860

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

76.64

25861

Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers

Engineering Fees

6,700.00

25862

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

254.00

25863

Nebraska Harvestore Systems Inc

214.81

25864

NE Municipal Clerks Association

Membership Dues

100.00

25865

NMPP

Conf Registration Fees

200.00

25866

Nebraska.gov

Credit Card Machine

460.00

25867

NCPPD

Svc

10,229.18

25868

VOID

25869

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.64

25870

Pierce Co Clerk

General Election Fee

100.00

25871

Pitzer Digital

Subscription

47.00

25872

Plainview Chamber of Commerce

Dues

135.00

25873

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

707.78

25874

Plainview Public Schools

Ord. Fees 2024

1,015.00

25875

Plainview Telephone Co

Svc

929.05

25876

POAN

Membership Dues

60.00

25877

Samuel Hof

Meter Deposit Refund

81.97

25878

Sargent Drilling

Svc

4,088.40

25879

Sweeper Parts Sales

588.00

25880

USDA Rural Development

IRP Annual Loan Pmt

17,614.99

25881

Utilities Section

Conf Registration Fees

426.00

25882

Winsupply Norfolk NE Co

72.40

25883

Workwise Compliance

103.67

ACH

Aflac

Emp Ins

243.32

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Ins

15,624.01

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

1,547.84

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

690.39

ACH

Cobra Electronics

256.69

ACH

Colonial Life Processing Center

Emp Ins

412.58

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

7,046.96

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,931.82

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

2,140.78

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

2,140.78

ACH

First Data Merchant Services

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

60.00

ACH

Francotyp- Postalia Inc

Postage

1,000.00

ACH

Healthplan Services Inc

Emp Ins

75.90

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merch Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

Stop Pmt

31.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

Stop Pmt

31.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

Stop Pmt

31.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

NSF Return

79.84

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Gen Acct Interest

2,929.04

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

2,080.06

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,367.91

ACH

Office Max

269.78

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

67.38

ACH

USPS

Postage

322.56

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

ACH

Transfer to IRP Fund

Loan Match

36,275.00

IRP FUND

1004

3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft

Loan

26,507.00

1005

Curtiss and Scott Law LLC

Loan

100,000.00

1006

Curtiss and Scott Law LLC

Loan

30,000.00

City Council Meeting Minutes January 14 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 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 14th day of January 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.

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.

Sanne moved to approve the meeting minutes from December 17th. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve claims and payroll. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Manor monthly report was given by Juleen Johnson. The Manor board tabled the proposed expansion at facility, longevity pay for employees and the Manor Administrators contract.

Police Chief Hallock gave the monthly report for the department.

Economic Development report was given by City Clerk Retzlaff. The final IRP loan funds will be dispersed by the USDA this week which will complete the $400,000 the City was to loan out to businesses. The City will continue to revolve out the principal collected on current IRP and RBDG loans and is currently working with a proposed business expansion. No further action on the DTR grant is necessary by the City at this time and NENEDD will update when the closeout process is nearing completion.

Born moved to approve the appointment of Paige Goetzinger to the Library board to replace Sarah Doty through June 30, 2026. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve the appointment of Roni Prewitt to a two year term on the Advisory Board for Parks and Pools. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to authorize redemption of the Tax Sale Certificate for 222 E. Locust Avenue in the amount of $1,444.37. Janovec second the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve the Special Designated Liquor License applications for St. Paul’s Catholic Church for Fish Frys to be held on the following dates:

3/7/2025 4:00-11:00 PM; alternate date 3/14/2025

3/21/2025 4:00-11:00 PM; alternate date 3/28/2025

4/4/2025 4:00-11:00 PM, alternate date 4/11/2025

Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne move to approve the purchase of a generator from Altwine Electric in the amount of $9,166.70. The generator will be placed behind the City Offices to run the office and also the SCADA system for the wells and water tower. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion was held on utilizing Payport Point-of-Sale system offered through the state to accept payments for utility bills online. City Clerk Retzlaff presented the benefits of Payport, which offers both online and over the counter payments. Fees for the transactions are charged to the customer which will eliminate surcharges currently paid by the City for card transactions. Janovec moved to approve the use of Payport. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

An Ordinance to establish credit card user fees will not be used.

Mayor Smith read a thank from Plainview Public Schools for the repair work done at the elementary school after New Year’s for the water leak.

At 6:58 PM Born moved to go into executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 7:02 PM Born moved to come out of executive session. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Janovec seconded. Motion carried 4-0

TIME: 7:03 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 1/14/2025; 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

15825

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15826

Postmaster

Postage

32.80

15827

Aflac

Emp Ins

286.94

15828

Postmaster

Postage

69.55

15829

Midwest Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

4,293.76

15830

Pierce Co Treasurer

2024 Real Estate Taxes

2,017.28

15831

City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

15832

Street Improvement

Assessment Pmts

2,336.40

15833

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

633.99

15834

Hometown Leasing

Copier Lease- Library Final

91.31

15835

MASA

Emp Ins

140.00

15836

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15837

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15838

Postmaster

Postage

32.80

15839

Madison Co Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

7,426.09

15840

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

5,208.53

15841

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

3,472.34

15842

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

3,472.34

15843

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

3,472.34

15844

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Supplies

1,535.93

15845

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA Dec

890.00

15846

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

20441

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

243.32

20442

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

243.32

25750

THRU

25759

City Employees

Payroll 12-13-2024

24,477.64

25760

THRU

25763

City Employees

Payroll 12-30-2024

20,459.83

25764

Aflac

Emp Ins

286.94

25765

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

601.73

25766

Alby’s Electric

Svc

501.92

25767

Allo Business

Svc

79.20

25768

Allstar Parts LLC

469.33

25769

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

250.82

25770

American Legal Publishing Corp

Svc

650.00

25771

Andrew Funston

Reim

13.00

25772

Auto Value- Norfolk

16.72

25773

Bomgaars

241.47

25774

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25775

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

157.94

25776

Center Point Large Print

Books

168.00

25777

Chad’s Tire Service

Tires

3,325.33

25778

City of Plv Housing Authority

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25779

City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25780

Classic Rentals

264.97

25781

Coldtype Publishing

Magazine Subscription

28.00

25782

Dd Steel LLC

1,039.16

25783

Doosan Bobcat North America Inc

Equip

6,484.72

25784

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contracts

457.33

25785

Hansen Brothers Parts & Service Inc

140.59

25786

Hoffart Machine Repair

Svc

144.89

25787

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

25788

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

233.64

25789

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

479.67

25790

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Svc

936.87

25791

LP Gill Inc

Svc

9,031.85

25792

Mahaska

38.09

25793

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

76.64

25794

Mitch’s Food Center

738.59

25795

Moeller Sprinkler Service

Svc

43.45

25796

Motorola Solutions Inc

Equip

362.16

25797

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

2,503.46

25798

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

307.00

25799

Nebraska Rural Water Association

Donation

100.00

25800

NebraskaLand Magazine

Magazine Subscription

44.00

25801

NebraskaLife Magazine

Magazine Subscription

52.00

25802

One Call Concepts

Qtly Locate Fees

44.98

25803

Police Chiefs Association of NE

Membership Dues

120.00

25804

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.64

25805

Plainview Rural Fire Protection Dist

Qtrly Interlocal Pmt

5,500.00

25806

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Svc

932.56

25807

Pomp’s Tire Service Inc

Tires

4,188.00

25808

Rachel Whaley

Meter Deposit Refund

69.25

25809

Saturday Evening Post

Magazine Subscription

17.00

25810

Schaefer Grain Co

Svc/Su

378.20

25811

Schoenauer Truck Repair

Svc

360.50

25812

Stan Houston Equipment Co

2,030.47

25813

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Su/Flat Repair

6,121.90

25814

Stephanie Sorensen

Meter Deposit Refund

74.55

25815

Tamela Korth

Reim

168.80

25816

Truck Center Companies

74.50

25817

Weldon Parts

152.64

25818

West Hodson Lumber

1,196.89

25819

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

482.69

25820

Workwise Compliance

Labor Law Posters

799.00

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Health Ins

15,624.01

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

957.99

ACH

Clover Merchant BankCard

Credit Card Processing Fees

987.73

ACH

Colonial Life Processing Center

Emp Ins

412.58

ACH

Colonial Life Processing Center

Emp Ins

412.58

ACH

CrashPlan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

7,166.96

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,082.25

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

2,140.78

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

Midwest Bank

Transfer to IRP

9,010.46

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merchant Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

General Acct Int- Transfer

2,924.86

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

2,407.16

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,434.53

ACH

Policeone Academy

Training- A Funston

99.00

ACH

USPS

Postage

324.24

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

1300

J’s Place

Loan

6,000.00

1301

Pierce Co Treasurer

Real Estate Taxes

218.64

1302

Plainview News

Legals

4.36

IRP FUND

ACH

Transfer to IRP Reserve

Balance Due

16,820.54

City Council Meeting Minutes December 17 2024

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.

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

30.00

15811

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

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

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

165.90

25705

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

359.17

25706

Bazile Aggregate Co LLC

569.46

25707

Blue360 Media LLC

195.30

25708

Bomgaars

373.04

25709

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25710

Burns Lumber Co LLC

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

239.34

25715

City of Norfolk

Svc

81.50

25716

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25717

Classic Rentals

201.27

25718

Dd Steel LLC

1,096.31

25719

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

65.59

25720

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hotel Rooms

259.90

25721

Floor Maintenance

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

68.50

25730

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

74.64

25731

Midwest Bank

Safe Deposit Box

12.00

25732

Mitch’s Food Center

47.17

25733

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

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

821.87

25746

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

469.09

25747

West Hodson Lumber

2,563.31

25748

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

790.38

25749

WinSupply

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

348.50

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

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

City Council Meeting Minutes November 12 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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 12th day of November 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.

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.

At 6:30 PM Sanne moved to open the Public Hearing for One & Six Street Improvement. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0

Bernie Straetker of Miller & Associates explained the purpose of the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan which is necessary for the City of Plainview to receive Highway Allocation funding each year. The City received $223,112.44 in 2024 with expected funding in 2025 of $231,803.00. The funds are to be used for the maintenance and improvement of the municipal streets inside City limits. The map presented showed several streets that have been placed on the improvement plan by the City Council. A formal resolution to adopt the plan will be passed next month.

Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 6:35 PM. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the regular council meeting minutes from October 8th. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve claims and payroll. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Manor Administrator Juleen Johnson reported that the facility has switched their health insurance to Medica and they are working on finding a new health insurance agent. Updates to moving the laundry facility were given and there will be no employee Christmas party.

Police Chief Hallock reported that two nuisance abatements were completed in October and there are more letters that have been sent out to property owners. The dog kennel license has been approved and local dogs at large will start being placed in the kennel if captured. Use of the kennel by other towns will not occur until the proposed Interlocal Agreement is passed and approved by all municipalities.

Discussion was held on the LB840 board recommendation for an IRP loan for Curtiss Scott Law Office. IRP funds of $100,000 with LB840 matching $30,000 for total loan of $130,000 for the purchase of the existing business from Bruce Curtiss. The loan would have a repayment term of 20 years at 4.5% interest. Sanne moved to approve the IRP loan for Curtiss Scott Law Office. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 6:45 PM Sanne moved to open the Public Hearing for the LB840 Six Month Review. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Clerk Retzlaff reported on the activity of the LB840 board which included the recommendation of IRP loans for Curtiss Scott Law Office, 3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft and a LB840 loan for purchase of an ice cream machine by J’s Place.

Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 6:46 PM. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion was held on the LB840 board recommendation for an IRP loan for 3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft owned by Brian and Kristina Richter for upgrades to the building and equipment purchases for his business. The business services would include photography and custom woodwork. IRP funds of $20,232 with LB840 matching $6,275 for a total loan of $26,507 repayment terms of 20 years at 4.5% interest. Sanne moved to approve the IRP loan for 3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion was held on the LB840 board recommendation for an IRP loan for 3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft in the amount of $18,500 with repayment terms of 10 years at 4.5% interest. The funds would come from the City’s revolving funds in the IRP account with no match necessary from the LB840 funds. Sanne moved to approve the IRP loan for 3rd & Bell Custom Woodcraft. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion was held on the LB840 board recommendation for an LB840 loan for J’s Place in the amount of $6,000 for purchase of a used ice cream machine that will be used at the business located in Just Love Coffee Café. The loan would have repayment terms of 5 years at 6% interest. Sanne moved to approve the LB840 loan for J’s Place. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION #713

SIGNING OF THE

YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT

2024

Whereas: State of Nebraska Statues, sections 39-2302, and 39-2511 through 39-2515 details the requirements that must be met in order for a municipality to qualify for an annual Inventive Payment; and

Whereas: The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) requires that each incorporated municipality must annually certify (by December 31st of each year) the appointment of the City Street Superintendent(s) to the NDOT using the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form; and

Whereas: The NDOT requires that each certification shall also include a copy of the documentation of the city street superintendent’s appointment i.e., meeting minutes; showing the appointment of the City Street Superintendent by their name as it appears on their License(if applicable), their License Number (if applicable), and Class of License (if applicable),and type of appointment, i.e. employed, contract (consultant, or interlocal agreement with another incorporated municipality and/or county), and the beginning date of the appointment; and

Whereas: The NDOT also requires that such Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy a resolution of the governing body authorizing the signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson.

Be it resolved that the Mayor of Plainview is hereby authorized to sign the attached Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent completed form(s).

Council member Janovec 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 #713 is passed and adopted.

Discussion was held on employee wages for FY 2024-2025 which were passed during the approval of the budget in September. City Administrator Tarr stated that Kyle Hilpipre and James Rau had passed their wastewater certification and recommended adding $1 to the presented wage for each. The following wages were presented for the council approval:

Deputy Clerk $23.00 per hour

City Superintendent/Water/Sewer Supervisor $20.39 per hour

Solid Waste Supervisor $28.74 per hour

Street Supervisor $25.00 per hour

Maintenance Worker $22.00 per hour

Library Director $18.79 per hour

Police Officer $20.67 per hour

Part time Librarian $13.50 per hour

HandiVan drivers $13.50 per hour

Police Officer $55,000 annually

Chief of Police $70,000 annually

City Clerk/Treasurer $65,000 annually

City Administrator $91,385 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.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to approve Ordinance No. 1001. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Anderson, Born, Janovec and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1001 approved.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1001. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Anderson, 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. 1001 waived.

ORDINANCE NO. 1001

AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA:

Section 1. That the Ordinance setting the salary and employment terms for the City Administrator, should be amended as follows:

That effective October 1, 2024 the salary for the City Administrator shall be set at the annual amount of $91,385.00 as base salary, paid on the normal City payroll schedule, plus benefits as normally provided to full time employees, with future cost of living and merit adjustments to be set by Resolution;

That any other details, not in conflict with the City Code, shall be handled as separate agenda items, approved by motion and set forth in the minutes of the City Council.

Section 2. Any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval and publication of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions is repealed.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law.

Sanne moved to approve City Administrator Tarr’s annual contract effective October 1, 2024. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion on budgeted utility rate increases was held. Base rate increase of $5 for water, $3 for sewer and 3% for the electric lease are proposed. Ordinances will be presented at the December meeting for council approval.

Born moved to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dog Boarding as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Police Chief Hallock will work with City Attorney Petersen and the personnel committee on updates to police personnel manual.

Discussion was held on bids for renovations for the relocation of the police station from the current location to the former community room. Bids were received from Noble & Kollars Construction for $27,260 and Hardisty Construction for $20,200. Sanne moved to accept the bid from Noble & Kollars. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion was held on bids for electrical work necessary for the relocation of the police station. Bids were received from Seth Williams Electric for $6,000 and Petersen Electric for $5,800.51. Sanne moved to accept the bid from Seth Williams Electric. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Attorney Petersen stated that the owner of the house at 222 E. Locust Avenue was no longer living in the residence, which does not meet the requirements for the rehabilitation loan they had received through the City of Plainview. Janovec moved to accept the deed in lieu of foreclosure for the house located at 222 E. Locust Avenue. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Janovec moved to pay the delinquent real estate taxes for 222 E. Locust Avenue. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 7:29 PM Sanne moved to go into executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice regarding Case No. CI 24-56 with the Pierce County District Court. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to come out of executive session at 7:44 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Sanne seconded. Motion carried 4-0

TIME: 7:44 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 11/12/2024; 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

15781

NE Dept of Agriculture

Dog Kennel License

125.00

15782

NCPPD

Svc

10,015.37

15783

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Tires

3,676.84

15784

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

332.39

15785

PCED

Membership Dues

5,128.00

15786

NE Library Commission

Overdrive License

500.00

15788

Rueter’s

Equip- Payloader

134,000.00

15789

Plainview Public Schools

Donation- Michael Foods

1,500.00

15790

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

478.55

15791

Street Improvement

Assessment Pmts

5,133.48

15792

Postmaster

Postage

32.80

15793

NWEA

Conf Registration

235.00

15794

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15795

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15796

MASA

Emp Ins

140.00

15797

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

243.32

15798

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

6,724.01

15799

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

4,482.68

15800

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

4,482.68

15801

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

4,482.68

15802

Postmaster

Postage

32.80

15803

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15804

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

15805

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA

890.00

25622

THRU

25625

City Employees

Payroll 10-15-2024

20,608.40

25626

THRU

25630

City Employees

Payroll 10-30-2024

20,580.57

25631

Aflac

Emp Ins

286.94

25632

Allstar Parts LLC

1,091.29

25633

Auto Value- Norfolk

207.28

25634

Axon Enterprises Inc

596.03

25635

Bazille Aggregate Co LLC

297.48

25636

Bomgaars

105.07

25637

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25638

Bullseye Fire Sprinkler Inc

Svc

400.00

25639

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

92.46

25640

Cintas

74.77

25641

City of Plv Housing Authority

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25642

City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25643

Classic Rentals

316.28

25644

Courtney Retzlaff

Reim- Mileage/Meals

91.38

25645

Directional Zone

Svc

1,800.00

25646

Donna Christiansen

Reim- Mileage

238.52

25647

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

139.20

25648

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hotel Rooms

279.90

25649

Gayle Sellin

Contract Labor- Parks

500.00

25650

Holiday Inn Kearney

Hotel Rooms

249.90

25651

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

25652

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

324.95

25653

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

653.08

25654

Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment

534.69

25655

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen

Legal Fees

800.00

25656

Kristy Hallock

Reim

43.92

25657

LP Gill Inc

Svc

9,530.84

25658

Lammers Trailer Repair LLC

Svc

551.54

25659

Little Detroit Body Shop

Svc

52.00

25660

Mahaska

68.50

25661

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

Svc/Su

151.28

25662

Menards

131.90

25663

Mitch’s Food Center

43.64

25664

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

4,598.06

25665

NDEE-Operator Certification Program

License Renewal- C Hart

150.00

25666

NE Public Health Env Lab

Water Samples

505.00

25667

Norfolk Daily News

40.00

25668

NCPPD

Svc

8,385.91

25669

VOID

25670

AMGL

Svc- Audit

5,700.00

25671

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.58

25672

Pierce Co Treasurer

LB644 Election Postcards

209.00

25673

Plainview News

Ads/Su/Legals

618.37

25674

Plainview Public Schools

Liq/Tobacco License Fees

320.00

25675

Plainview Telephone Co

Svc

922.62

25676

POAN

42.00

25677

PowerManager

Annual Svc Contract- Software

8,896.82

25678

Precision IT

Svc

158.40

25679

Rex Dummer

Reim

98.91

25680

Schaefer Grain Co

Scale Tickets

450.00

25681

Special T’s & More

518.80

25682

Stan Houston Equip Co

Equip Rental

1,495.00

25683

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Tires

2,899.25

25684

Subsurface Solutions

Equip

13,165.94

25685

ULine

60.16

25686

USA Bluebook

698.66

25687

Wesco Receivables Corp

327.69

25688

West Hodson Lumber

492.50

25689

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

499.24

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Ins

15,624.01

ACH

Big Iron Auctions

77.76

ACH

Big Iron Auctions

Equip/Su

1,294.70

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

40.11

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

152.89

ACH

Clover Merchant BankCard

Credit Card Processing Fees

1,022.73

ACH

Colonial Life Processing Center

Emp Ins

412.58

ACH

Colonial Life Processing Center

Emp Ins

412.58

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,058.00

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,771.99

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,955.95

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,955.95

ACH

First Data Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

60.00

ACH

Francotyp-Postalia Inc

Postage Machine

303.24

ACH

Healthplan Services Inc

Emp Ins

75.90

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merchant Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Transfer from General Acct Int

3,679.49

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

1,490.81

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,794.99

ACH

PoliceOne Academy

Svc- Online Training

99.00

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

28.83

ACH

USPS

Postage

325.92

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

DTR GRANT FUND

1049

Tri City Sign

Grant Payment

1,027.93

1050

City of Plainview

Grant Payment

2,918.07

1051

City of Plainview

Grant Payment

12,016.00

1052

NENEDD

Grant Payment

600.00

POOL SALES TAX

ACH

Transfer to General Acct

Transfer per Audit

62,402.66

City Council Meeting Minutes October 8 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 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 8th day of October at 6:30 o’clock P.M.

Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Anderson, Born and Sanne Absent: Janovec

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.

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.

Sanne moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from September 10th, the budget hearing from September 25th and the special meeting from September 25th. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Sanne moved to approve claims and payroll. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Manor Administrator Juleen Johnson updated on possible changes to the facility, including moving the laundry room upstairs and creating more private rooms. Updates on employee health insurance renewals and employee surveys were given.

Police Chief Hallock stated that nuisance letters have been sent with abatements to occur October 26th.

City Administrator Tarr reported on the recent Peer to Peer visit with Knox County and that the final IRP loan applications are in the process of being completed. Approval by the council for these loans is projected for the November council meeting.

Tarr also reported that the lead and copper survey for water lines was finalized and submitted to the State of Nebraska.

City Attorney Petersen is working on the final DTR Deeds of Trust and Promissory Notes and a request was made to go into executive session at the end of the meeting to discuss the property at 107 S 1st Street.

At 6:48 PM Born moved to go into executive session for discussion on proposed employee wages. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

At 7:12 PM Born moved to come out of executive session. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to table approval of employee wages for FY 2024-2025. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to table approval of Ordinance #1001- City Administrator salary. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to table approval of contract for the City Administrator. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Sanne moved to approve the purchase of an 8200SG utility locator kit in the amount of $13,172.50. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Discussion on the use of Manor reserve funds by the City of Plainview was held and no further action will be taken.

Discussion on the budgeted utility rate increases was held. Base rate increase of $5 for water, $3 for sewer and 3% for the electric lease are proposed. Further discussion will be held at the November council meeting.

Discussion on the interlocal agreement for dog boarding at the newly constructed kennels was held. There are a few changes that the council would like made and it will be brought back to the November meeting for approval.

No council comments.

No public comments.

At 7:44 PM Sanne moved to go into executive session for discussion on possible pending litigation involving the judicial foreclosure on the property at 107 S. 1st Street. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

At 7:49 PM Born moved to come out of executive session. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Sanne seconded. Motion carried 3-0

TIME: 7:50 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 10/8/2024; 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

15759

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15760

Rueter’s

Repairs

1,372.61

15761

Schaefer Grain Co

Svc

474.00

15762

Midwest Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

4,293.76

15763

NCPPD

Svc

11,291.17

15764

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

448.48

15765

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

635.70

15766

NDEE- Fiscal Services

Transfer/C&D Permits

1,250.00

15767

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

612.44

15768

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

15769

Postmaster

Postage

74.65

15770

MASA

Emp Ins

140.00

15771

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15772

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15773

Madison Co Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

7,426.09

15774

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

5,469.73

15775

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

3,646.48

15776

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

3,646.48

15777

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

3,646.48

15778

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15779

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA

890.00

15780

NENEDD

Membership Dues

1,705.06

25560

THRU

25567

City Employees

Payroll 9-13-2024

22,680.69

25568

THRU

25571

City Employees

Payroll 9-30-2024

19,367.37

25572

AMGL

Budget Assistance FY 24-25

340.00

25573

Aflac

Emp Ins

286.94

25574

Akrs Equipment Solutions

95.01

25575

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

1,063.71

25576

American Legal Publishing

Code Updates

715.15

25577

Bazile Aggregate Co LLC

201.67

25578

Bomgaars

342.62

25579

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25580

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

471.74

25581

City of Norfolk

Svc

42.00

25582

City of Plv Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25583

City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25584

Classic Rentals

251.24

25585

Dennis Bobek

Meter Deposit Refund

73.39

25586

Donna Christiansen

Reim

58.95

25587

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

211.12

25588

Evelyn Eichberger

Meter Deposit Refund

114.11

25589

Farmers Pride

1,915.64

25590

Floor Maintenance

136.08

25591

Gayle Sellin

Contract Labor- September

400.00

25592

GPM Environmental Solutions LLC

Svc

448.00

25593

Hoffart Repair

Svc/Su

582.43

25594

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

324.95

25595

Hydrovac Supply

510.68

25596

Independent Pest Management

Svc- Library

140.00

25597

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

608.61

25598

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25599

Joe Ickler

Meter Deposit Refund

53.22

25600

Johnson Repair

Svc- HandiVan

90.00

25601

LP Gill Inc

Svc

9,607.55

25602

Love Signs Inc

Svc/Su- Library

2,262.50

25603

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

143.61

25604

Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers

Svc- Lagoon NOV

11,500.00

25605

Mitch’s Food Center

1,400.90

25606

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

7,349.55

25607

NDEE- Fiscal Services

Wastewater Training

580.00

25608

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

45.00

25609

One Call Concepts Inc

Qtrly Locates

88.02

25610

Pierce Broadband Networks

Phone Svc

56.58

25611

Pierce County Clerk

Interlocal- Dispatch

6,000.00

25612

Plainview Public Schools

Liquor License Fees

600.00

25613

Plainview Rural Fire Protection Dist

Qtrly Interlocal

5,500.00

25614

Plainview Telephone Co

Phone Svc

943.57

25615

Rueter’s

Svc/Su

1,826.65

25616

Schaefer Grain Co

Svc

378.00

25617

Stan Houston Equip Co Inc

Equip Rental

1,495.00

25618

Tamela Korth

Reim- Mileage

160.13

25619

Titan Machinery

Svc/Su

5,758.37

25620

ULine

358.10

25621

West Hodson Lumber

1,169.50

ACH

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

243.32

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Ins

15,624.01

ACH

Big Iron Auctions

876.87

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

183.28

ACH

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

0.01

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

958.71

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,161.40

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,538.85

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,955.95

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,955.95

ACH

First Data Merchant Services

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

60.00

ACH

Healthplan Services

Emp Ins

75.90

ACH

Midwest Bank

Transaction Correction

76.30

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merch Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Gen Acct Interest Transfer

3,530.56

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Waste Reduction/Recycling Fee

25.00

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

2,124.62

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,549.82

ACH

Oriental Trading

202.83

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

212.46

ACH

USPS

Postage

325.92

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

LIBRARY SALES TAX

ACH

Transfer to General Account

Improvements

25,000.00

ACH

Wire Bond Pmt

Bond Pmt

32,265.00

STREET IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT

ACH

Wire Bond Pmt

Bond Pmt

40,188.75

Budget Public Hearing Minutes 9/25/2024

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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 25th day of September at 6:30 o’clock P.M.

Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Anderson, Born, and Sanne Absent: Janovec

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.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

At 6:32 PM Born moved to open the Public Hearing for Budget FY 2024-2025. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0

City Administrator Tarr presented the proposed 2024-2025 City of Plainview budget. Questions on expenses and revenues were answered.

Born moved to close the public hearing at 6:43 PM. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Born moved to adjourn the meeting. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0

TIME: 6:44 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 9/25/2024; 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)