Archived Minutes - City of Plainview, NE

Special Council Meeting 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 7:00 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.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the Affidavit of Publication attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all Members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Sanne moved to approve the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Sanne moved to approve the money transfers for fiscal year 2024-2025. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

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

                                                        RESOLUTION #712

WHEREAS, Nebraska Statures provide that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Plainview passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount; and

WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Plainview that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year.

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

The 2024-2025 property tax request be set at a total sum of $463,356.65
Of the total sum, the amount of $374,399.15 shall be designated as General Levy; and
Of the total sum, the amount of $88,957.50 will be used for bond repayments, to provide a sum sufficient to cover prior year’s bond requirements.

Council member Anderson seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Anderson, Born, Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #712 is passed and adopted.

Sanne moved to increase restricted funds authority by an additional 1% for fiscal year 2024-2025. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

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

TIME: 7:02 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)

City Council Meeting Minutes 9.10.2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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 10th day of September at 6:30 o’clock P.M.

Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Anderson, Born, Janovec and Sanne Absent: None

The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.

Mayor Smith opened the meeting and announced to individuals in attendance that a full copy of the new Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted on the east wall of the Council Chambers.

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 regular meeting minutes from August 13th and the budget workshop from August 26th. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

Manor report was given by Juleen Johnson with updates on employee sick leave, proposed premium increase of 32% for health insurance and creation of an employee survey.

Police Chief Hallock reported on August calls including reported burglaries of storage units in town and surrounding areas. A few updates are needed for the dog kennels and the interlocal with the City of Pierce and City of Osmond for use of the kennel will be discussed in October.

City Administrator Tarr and City Clerk Retzlaff reported on updates to the IRP loan program and DTR grants.

City Administrator Tarr reported that the maintenance staff is working to complete the curb stops before October to submit information to the State of Nebraska to meet the EPA mandates.

City Attorney Petersen will work with City Clerk Retzlaff on finishing financing statements for recently completed IRP loans.

Updates to Manor Board term limit appointments were discussed. Born moved to update terms for Traci Ober- June 30, 2025 and Melissa Tarr- June 30, 2027. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve the hire of Chad Schumacher and Rex Dummer for part time maintenance workers. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve wages for Chad Schumacher of $17 per hour and Rex Dummer $16 per hour. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to pay membership dues for NENEDD in the amount of $1,705.06. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Anderson moved to approve the purchase of a snow blower attachment from Bobcat for $6,484.72. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

RESOLUTION #710

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that Locust Avenue and Main Street are closed to thru traffic from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on October 31, 2024 for Downtown Trick or Treating hosted by the Chamber of Commerce;

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

Locust Avenue will be closed from King Street to Elm Street;

Main Street will be closed from Locust Avenue to Highway 20

Council member Born seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Anderson, Born, Janovec and Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #710 is passed and adopted.

Motion was made by Janovec and seconded by Sanne to approve Ordinance No. 1000. 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. 1000 approved.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1000. 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. 1000 waived.

ORDINANCE #1000

AN ORDINANCE TO ABOLISH THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS AND THE PLAINVIEW SWIMMING POOL BOARD AND CREATE AN ADVISORY BOARD FOR PARKS AND POOLS.

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

RESOLUTION #711

A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE TAX SALE CERTIFICATES ISSUED FOR 707 W. HARPER AVENUE AND 414 W. LOCUST AVENUE IN PLAINVIEW

WHEREAS, real estate located at 707 W. Harper Avenue in the City of Plainview has delinquent taxes that have resulted in the issuance of a County Tax Sale Certificate by the Pierce County Treasurer, specifically County Certificate Number 1439 (hereinafter the “Harper Avenue Certificate”);

WHEREAS, the amount of the Harper Avenue Certificate when issued was $690.78;

WHEREAS, real estate located at 414 W. Locust Avenue in the City of Plainview has delinquent taxes that have resulted in the issuance of a County Tax Sale Certificate by the Pierce County Treasurer, specifically County Certificate Number 1468 (hereinafter the “Locust Avenue Certificate”); and

WHEREAS, the amount of the Locust Avenue Certificate when issued was $2,904.40.

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 authorizes and directs the City Treasurer to purchase the Harper Avenue Certificate and the Locust Avenue Certificate.

Section 2. The City Treasurer is also authorized and directed to pay all interest regarding the aforementioned certificates and subsequent taxes assessed against the real estate that is subject to the certificates, until the same are redeemed or foreclosed.

Section 3. The City Attorney shall foreclose the certificates when permitted by law.

Section 4. 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; Anderson, Born, Janovec and Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #711 is passed and adopted.

City Attorney Petersen gave updates on the foreclosure at 107 S 1st Street. The occupancy agreement will expire in September and any documentation regarding this should be submitted to Petersen by September 14th. Janovec moved to proceed with the foreclosure on 107 S 1st Street pending compliance of the occupancy agreement. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve the Library Board recommendation of Abby Cross for the Interim Children’s Librarian. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve the Library Board recommendation of wages for Abby Cross at $12 per hour. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the purchase of a Hyundai HL940A-XT Loader from Rueter’s in the amount of $132,000. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion on employee wages was held and council would like to review evaluations prior to approving wages. Approval will be tabled to the October meeting.

City Administrator Tarr gave a recap of the proposed budget. The joint public hearing with Pierce County will be September 17th at 6:15 PM at the Plainview Library. A date to adopt the budget will be set following the joint hearing.

There were no council comments.

A citizen thanked the council for working with them on structures they are fixing up around town and stated they will be completing their current projects in the near future.

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

TIME: 7:34 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 9/10/2024; 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

15740

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

751.34

15741

Pierce County Clerk

Su- Batteries

362.16

15742

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

467.61

15743

Plainview Area Health Foundation

Donation Michael Foods

150.00

15744

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15745

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15746

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

15747

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15748

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

7,857.69

15749

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

5,238.45

15750

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

5,238.45

15751

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

5,238.45

15752

Pierce County Register of Deeds

Filing Fee

10.00

15754

Five Rule LLC

Blight Study- Bal Due

687.42

15755

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15756

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA Aug

890.00

15757

Midwest Bank

HSA Aug-Dec

1,250.00

15758

Plainview Ballbackers LLC

Donation Michael Foods

1,000.00

15763

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

25483

THRU

25498

City Employees

Payroll 8-15-2024

29,505.66

25499

THRU

25508

City Employees

Payroll 8-30-2024

20,527.22

25509

Aflac

Emp Ins

415.52

25510

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

359.32

25511

Allison Hardisty

Reim- Lifeguard

90.00

25512

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

312.64

25513

American Water Works Association

Membership Dues

358.00

25514

Auto Value- Norfolk

36.16

25515

Avery Hardisty

Reim- Lifeguard

180.00

25516

Barco

2,458.88

25517

Bazile Aggregate Co LLC

78.33

25518

Bob Smith

Reim- Mileage/Meals

251.02

25519

Bomgaars

154.71

25520

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25521

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

302.50

25522

Cintas

171.35

25523

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt

2,000.00

25524

City of Plainview Housing Authority

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25525

City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25526

Classic Rentals

307.60

25527

Corbin Pfeil

Reim- Lifeguard

250.00

25528

Curt Hart

Reim- Meals

20.43

25529

Destiny Rickard

Meter Deposit Refund

54.15

25530

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

27.78

25531

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hotel Rooms

259.90

25532

Gayle Sellin

Contract Labor- August

400.00

25533

Hannah Darnall

Reim- Lifeguard

90.00

25534

Heartland Fire Protection Inc

Svc- Fire Extinguishers

773.35

25535

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

25536

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

324.95

25537

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

576.07

25538

James Rau

Reim- Meals

21.50

25539

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25540

Jones Automotive

Svc

198.43

25541

LP Gill Inc

Svc

9,614.94

25542

MacQueen Equipment

715.49

25543

Mahaska

68.50

25544

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

76.64

25545

Mitch’s Food Center

1,336.33

25546

Morgan Nincehelser

Reim- Lifeguard

180.00

25547

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

440.18

25548

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

30.00

25549

Nicole Jelinek

Meter Deposit Refund

73.39

25550

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.43

25551

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Svc

926.60

25552

PowerManager

Su- Envelopes

179.44

25553

Roni Prewitt

Lifeguard Sub Pay

490.00

25554

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

Equip Rental

1,495.00

25555

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Flat Repair

2,187.10

25556

USA Bluebook

281.24

25557

Wesco Receivables Corp

1,122.00

25558

West Hodson

1,068.25

25559

Wragge Construction Inc

Svc- Manor

3,452.85

ACH

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

243.32

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Health Ins

15,624.01

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

234.95

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

31.06

ACH

Clover Merchant BankCard

Credit Card Processing Fees

967.17

ACH

CrashPlan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

7,848.92

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,842.61

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

78.00

ACH

Healthplan Svcs Inc

Emp Ins

75.90

ACH

Midwest Bank

Transfer to DTR Grant Fund

2,918.07

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merchant Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Transfer General Acct Interest

3,894.79

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

2,131.76

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,638.78

ACH

Office Max

261.78

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

35.38

ACH

USPS

Postage

325.36

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

MANOR SALES TAX

1017

Plainview Manor

Improvements

69,318.12

IRP FUND

1054

Steinkraus LLC

Grant

77,000.00

1055

Steinkraus LLC

Grant

23,000.00

STREET IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT

ACH

Wire Bond Interest Pmt

Bond Pmt

7,270.67

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

ACH

Transfer to IRP

Loan Match

23,000.00

KENO ACCOUNT

1187

City of Plainview

Grant

40,986.00

Budget Workshop August 26 2024

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 26th day of August 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

A budget workshop for fiscal year 2024-2025 was held. City Administrator Tarr provided the valuation and property tax request which show a 9% increase from last year. Proposed capital expenditures were reviewed. An overview of outstanding loans, bonds and all future payments was given as well as discussion of creating sinking funds for future expenditures. Discussion on proposed wages and insurance premium payments by employees was also held.

Mayor Smith also reported that Susan Norris had submitted her resignation as Economic Development Director effective September 30, 2024.

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

TIME: 7:58 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 8/26/2024; 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)

City Council Meeting Minutes August 13 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 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 13th day of August 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 regular meeting minutes from July 9th. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

Juleen Johnson provided updates on staffing needs at the Manor/Assisted Living and also reported on the recent State survey.

Police Chief Hallock updated the council on the dog kennel which has been inspected and additional paperwork will need to be completed for an interlocal with the City of Pierce and City of Osmond for use of the facility. The new police vehicle should be back from Omaha next week after having all the new equipment installed.

No Economic Development report was given.

City Administrator Tarr stated that the State conducted their annual inspection of the C&D site and there were no deficiencies.

City Attorney Petersen reported that he has cancelled the foreclosure sale at 107 S. 1st Street, but will continue to monitor occupancy requirements through September. Updates were also given on the tax sale certificates for the PCSI building and the property at 707 W. Harper. Discussion will be added to the September agenda for the tax sales.

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

RESOLUTION #706

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that the numbering of Resolutions need to be updated to keep the official records of the City of Plainview correct

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

Resolution #705 passed on July 9, 2024 shall be changed to Resolution #707

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

RESOLUTION #708

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Nebraska d/b/a Plainview Manor, owns and is in possession of certain property that is not needed for Manor purposes, list of property, to-wit:

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Sport Van VIN #1D4GP24R26B613610
WHEREAS the City of Plainview, Nebraska has determined that sale of said property is in the City’s best interest;

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

The property listed above shall be offered to the public for sale, with no minimums;

Sale format shall be by public auction, by internet site listing if possible;

Notice of this sale, the sale format, and above details, shall be published at least one time, seven (7) days before commencement of the sale;

Date of sale, or commencement and duration of sale, as well as sale to the high bidder, may be confirmed by the City Administrator, with no further action by the City Council being necessary.

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

RESOLUTION #709

WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statues, sections 39-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121, and 39-2520(2), requires an annual certification of program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards; and

WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statute, section 39-2120 also requires that the annual certification of program compliance by each municipality shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include the resolution of the governing body of the municipality authorizing the signing of the certification.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of Plainview is hereby authorized to sign the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance.

Motion was made by Born and seconded by Janovec to approve Ordinance No. 999. 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. 999 approved.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 999. 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. 999 waived.

ORDINANCE #999

AN ORDINANCE TO CONFIRM THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE

CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 304 E. WOODLAND AVENUE IN PLAINVIEW TO JOHN AND RACHEL TORREY FOR $5,000.00.

Discussion was held on a proposed interlocal agreement with Pierce County Economic Development for economic development services. The cost per resident will be $4.00 beginning October 2024 and increase to $5.00 per resident in October 2025. The agreement will continue for a minimum of 2 years. Sanne moved to approve the interlocal as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

A Standard Agreement for Professional Services for the 2024 Lincoln Avenue Paving & Drainage Improvements from Miller & Associates was presented. City Administrator Tarr stated that the Plainview School Board had voted to pay for one-half of the cost to begin the site survey, preliminary drawings and engineer’s opinion of probable construction costs for grading, paving and drainage improvements. Phase I total cost will be $16,750.00. Born moved to approve the standard agreement with the City paying for $8,375.00. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

A wage increase of $1.00 per hour for James Rau was presented as he has received his Water Operator License. Anderson moved to approve the wage increase. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve for advertising to hire part time maintenance workers. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Plainview Manor submitted invoices totaling $69,318.12 for the installation of the walk-in cooler and asked that the funds be taken from the Manor Sales Tax account. Anderson moved to approve the payment from Manor Sales Tax as presented. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion on the FY 2024-2025 budget was held. City Administrator Tarr presented proposed wages for city employees and also a list of items for equipment. A budget workshop will be held on August 26th at 6:30 PM at the library.

Council would like to check on the watering schedule at the library as the lawn has several dry spots.

Questions on adding a sidewalk to the east side of Chilver’s Park were addressed.

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

TIME: 7:34 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 8/13/2024; 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

15716

Midwest Bank

HSA July- December

13,500.00

15717

Sargent Drilling

Svc

850.00

15718

NCPPD

Svc

10,560.75

15719

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

794.86

15720

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Repairs

2,566.30

15721

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

15722

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

195.50

15723

Cintas

275.67

15724

Treetop Products LLC

Picnic Table- Library

994.17

15725

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

2,004.49

15726

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

15727

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

428.80

15728

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

15729

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15730

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15731

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15732

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

7,102.17

15733

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

4,734.78

15734

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

4,734.78

15735

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

4,734.78

15736

Pierce Co Register of Deeds

Filing Fee

10.00

15737

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15738

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15739

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA July

890.00

25381

THRU

25396

City Employees

Payroll 7-15-2024

25,681.87

25397

THRU

25412

City Employees

Payroll 7-30-2024

25,591.60

25413

Abby Cross

Intern Pay- Library

470.00

25414

Aflac

Emp Ins

415.52

25415

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

1,093.82

25416

American Legal Publishing Corp

Svc

550.00

25417

Auto Value- Norfolk

71.94

25418

Bazile Aggregate Co LLC

176.69

25419

Bomgaars

432.28

25420

Bonta Lawn Care

Svc

200.00

25421

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25422

Burns Lumber Co LLC

559.53

25423

Carlson Home & Auto Inc

Svc

482.25

25424

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

253.02

25425

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt

2,000.00

25426

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25427

City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25428

Classic Rentals

256.12

25429

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

141.65

25430

Floor Maintenance

134.10

25431

Gayle Sellin

Contract Labor

500.00

25432

Hawkins Inc

4,010.75

25433

Hoffart Machine Repair

Svc/Su

423.85

25434

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

25435

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

321.49

25436

IIMC

Membership Dues

210.00

25437

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

482.22

25438

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25439

Jason Halvorsen

Svc

4,531.59

25440

Jones Automotive

Svc

1,590.92

25441

LP Gill Inc

Svc

18,378.93

25442

Law Enforcement Systems Inc

121.00

25443

League of NE Municipalities

Membership Dues

3,123.00

25444

Leak Investigators LLC

Svc

4,850.00

25445

Linda Altwine

Meter Deposit Refund

76.60

25446

Lorenz Automotive

207.65

25447

MacQueen Equipment

2,752.99

25448

Mahaska

68.50

25449

Matheson Tri- Gas Inc

Svc/Su

220.25

25450

Menards

75.38

25451

Metering & Technology Solutions

Equip

1,554.42

25452

Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers

Svc

2,361.75

25453

Mitch’s Food Center

1,651.49

25454

Moeller Sprinkler Service

Svc

33.00

25455

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

2,442.26

25456

N&B Gas Co

60.00

25457

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

283.00

25458

Nebraska Harvestore Systems Inc

626.72

25459

Nebraska Library Association

Registration Fee

115.00

25460

Nebraska Municipal Clerks’ Association

Membership Dues

100.00

25461

NCPPD

Svc

11,111.46

25462

VOID

25463

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.43

25464

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

462.15

25465

Plainview Telephone Co

Svc

1,000.24

25466

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

25467

Roni Prewitt

Contract Labor- Pool

147.00

25468

S&S Express LLC

Svc

2,523.35

25469

Schaefer Grain Co

Scale Tickets

417.00

25470

Schoenauer Truck Repair

Svc

482.00

25471

Southeast Library System

Registration Fee

180.00

25472

Special T’s & More

70.00

25473

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

Equip Rental

1,495.00

25474

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Repairs

3,078.95

25475

Tamela Korth

Reim

77.56

25476

Terry Rakowsky

Meter Deposit Refund

22.08

25477

The Pilcrow Foundation

Grant Match Pmt

400.00

25478

Truck Center Companies

Svc

141.96

25479

USA Bluebook

291.84

25480

Utilities Section

Membership Dues

936.00

25481

Utility Service Co Inc

Annual Pmt- Water Tower Maint

13,662.60

25482

West Hodson Lumber

4,881.74

ACH

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

243.32

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Ins

14,956.30

ACH

Big Iron Auctions

Equip

975.00

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

603.31

ACH

Clover Merchant BankCard

Credit Card Processing Fees

908.28

ACH

CrashPlan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,808.76

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,995.82

ACH

EFTPS

PCORI Fees

75.67

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,947.29

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,947.29

ACH

First Data Merchant Services

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

54.00

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- Gen Acct Int

3,462.85

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

2,084.97

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,921.43

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

801.43

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

40.38

ACH

Temu

106.31

ACH

USPS

Postage

325.92

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

KENO ACCOUNT

1186

Plainview Klown Doll Museum

Grant

3,000.00

DTR GRANT ACCOUNT

1046

Strope Masonry

Grant

2,539.37

1047

NENEDD

Grant

870.00

HOUSING AUTHORITY

1040

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen

Legal Fees

8.73

City Council Meeting Minutes July 9 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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 9th day of July 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 regular meeting minutes from June 11th. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

Manor report was given by Juleen Johnson. The walk-in cooler is nearing completion, the board voted to have the monthly meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM and the facility is looking into replacing the current van.

Police Chief Hallock reported that the new equipment has been installed in both vehicles, numbers for the department have been consistently up over the last 3 years and there are several cases in court for the upcoming weeks.

No Economic Development report was given.

City Administrator Tarr reported that the downtown flower baskets will need to be looked at due to the flowers drying up.

City Attorney Petersen stated that the trustee’s sale for 107 S 1st Street has been postponed to August 9th. Petersen also asked to go into executive session at the end of the meeting for discussion of legal matters of the municipality.

Mayor Smith recommended the appointment of Tricia Scott to a four year term on the HandiVan board. Born moved to approve the appointment. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr stated he had spoken with City’s auditor, Kyle Overturf about the allocation of City sales tax. Overturf advised to leave the sales tax as is and the City will revisit it again in 2026.

At 6:45 PM Mayor Smith opened the public hearing for the Blight Study, Proposed Redevelopment Area 2.

Bobbi Pettit of Five Rule Planning explained the purpose of the public hearing and why the Blight Study was being completed.

Sanne moved to come out of the public hearing at 6:49 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the Blight Study, Proposed Redevelopment Area 2 as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 6:51 PM Born moved to open the public hearing for the General Redevelopment Plan, Proposed Redevelopment Area 2. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Bobbi Pettit discussed the purpose of the general redevelopment plan.

Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 6:53 PM. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the General Redevelopment Plan, Proposed Redevelopment Area 2 as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 6:54 PM Sanne moved to open the public hearing for Blight Study, Proposed Redevelopment Area 3. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Bobbi Pettit explained the purpose of the Blight Study for Area 3.

Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 6:55 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the Blight Study, Proposed Redevelopment Area 3 as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 6:56 PM Sanne moved to open the public hearing for the General Redevelopment Plan, Proposed Redevelopment Area 3. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Bobbi Pettit discussed the purpose of the general redevelopment plan.

Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:01 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the General Redevelopment Plan, Proposed Redevelopment Area 3 as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 7:02 PM Born moved to open the public hearing for a Lot Split at 33 28 4 Plainview College Add Blk 36. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr stated the lot split was requested for the property owned by Terrell Milburn that has a cell phone tower. The cell phone company had requested the lot split.

Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:03 PM. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the lot split at 33 28 4 Plainview College Add Blk 36. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

A contract was presented from Miller & Associates Consulting for preparation of a lagoon evaluation pertaining to the City of Plainview’s Consent Order. Born moved to approve the contract. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

RESOLUTION #705

A RESOLUTION TO GRANT POSSESSION OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 304 E. WOODLAND AVENUE IN PLAINVIEW TO JOHN AND RACHEL TORREY

        WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the owner of real estate located at 304 E. Woodland Avenue in Plainview and legally described as follows (hereinafter the “City Real Estate”):

Lot 12, Block 6, Peed’s Second Addition to Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska.

        WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 704, which authorized the sale of the City Real Estate to John and Rachel Torrey;



        WHEREAS, notice of the proposed sale of the property has been published, but the remonstrance period has not expired yet; and



        WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to grant possession of the City Real Estate to John and Rachel Torrey prior to the closing of the transaction authorized by Resolution No. 704.

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 grants possession of the City Real Estate to John and Rachel Torrey. Said right of possession shall terminate if a sufficient remonstrance petition objecting to the sale of the City Real Estate is timely filed or the prospective buyer fails to purchase the City Real Estate pursuant to the terms of Resolution No. 704.

Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict be and are hereby repealed.

City Administrator Tarr will look at dates for a budget workshop in August.

There were no council comments.

Public comments were received in regards to the maximum percentage of town that is allowed to be blighted. August 17th will be the bicycle rodeo presented by the Plainview Police Department.

Sanne moved to go into executive session at 7:12 PM for the purpose of legal matters of the municipality. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 7:35 PM Born moved to close executive session. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

TIME: 7:36 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 7/09/2024; 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

15687

Midwest Bank

Pool Cash

100.00

15688

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15689

Street Improvement

Street Assessment Pmt

2,631.37

15690

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

428.17

15691

Johnson Repair

Repairs- Manor

140.49

15692

City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

15693

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

15694

Midwest Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

4,293.76

15695

City of Plv Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

15696

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

15699

Postmaster

Postage

21.35

15700

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

1,207.88

15701

Five Rule LLC

Svc- Blight Study

3,500.00

15702

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

15703

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15704

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15705

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

664.01

15706

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

6,229.44

15707

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

4,152.96

15708

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

4,152.96

15709

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

4,152.96

15710

NSA/POAN Law Enforcement Conf

Registration Fee

200.00

15711

Madison County Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

7,426.09

15712

HFMNCO LLC

Svc- Demolition DTR Grant

15,020.00

15713

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15714

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA June

890.00

15715

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

25290

THRU

25311

City Employees

Payroll 6-14-2024

28,450.74

25312

THRU

25326

City Employees

Payroll 6-28-2024

24,477.91

25327

Abby Cross

Intern Pay- Library Keno Grant

530.00

25328

Aflac

Emp Ins

415.52

25329

Auto Value- Norfolk

66.95

25330

Bazile Aggregate Co LLC

113.39

25331

Belson Outdoors LLC

Su- Library Bench

1,380.91

25332

Bizco Technologies

Equip/Su- Police

1,829.69

25333

Bomgaars

769.77

25334

Book Systems Inc

Svc- Atrium Renewal

895.00

25335

Brittany White

Meter Deposit Refund

54.34

25336

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25337

Burns Lumber Co LLC

16.99

25338

Bush & Roe Inc

Balance Due- Insurance

44,722.00

25339

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

320.97

25340

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt

2,000.00

25341

City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25342

Classic Rentals

96.02

25343

Consolidated Electrical Distributor

875.04

25344

Data443 Risk Mitigation Inc

Svc- Smartshield Renewal

121.90

25345

Detectachem Inc

Su- Police

243.37

25346

Donna Christiansen

Reim

23.86

25347

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

497.88

25348

Farmers Pride

146.69

25349

Floor Maintenance

131.08

25350

Gayle Sellin

Contract Labor- June

400.00

25351

Hawkins Inc

5,089.40

25352

Hoffart Machine Repair

26.25

25353

Hoffart Repair

Svc/Su

214.15

25354

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

321.49

25355

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

772.30

25356

James Rau

Reim- Boots

139.99

25357

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Svc

800.00

25358

Kyle Hilpipre

Reim- Boots

150.00

25359

Lorenz Automotive

77.94

25360

Love Signs Inc

Su- Police

1,810.71

25361

Mahaska

68.50

25362

Matheson Tri Gas Inc

Svc/Su

133.29

25363

Mitch’s Food Center

1,730.01

25364

NDEE Division of Drinking Water

Water Operator Exam- J Rau

260.00

25365

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

178.00

25366

Northeast Comm College

Svc- CPR Lifeguards

240.00

25367

One Call Concepts Inc

Qtrly Locates

87.30

25368

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc 329-6000

56.43

25369

Plainview Rural Fire Protection Dist

Qtrly Pmt

5,500.00

25370

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Svc

1,046.59

25371

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

25372

Rueter’s

Svc- Repairs

2,180.02

25373

Schaefer Grain Co

Scale Tickets

387.00

25374

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

Svc- Repairs

1,682.00

25375

Tamela Korth

Reim

307.29

25376

TeamLab

Sonar Imaging- Lagoon

2,000.00

25377

Treetop Products LLC

Su- Bike Rack Library

403.35

25378

Truck Center Companies

175.80

25379

True Ag & Turf

345.47

25380

Utilities Section

Class Registration – Rau/Hilpipre

150.00

ACH

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

243.32

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Ins

14,956.30

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

614.81

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

930.94

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

7,290.86

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,607.16

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,765.29

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,765.29

ACH

First Data Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine Fees

26.75

ACH

First Data Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine Fees

30.20

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

48.00

ACH

Francotyp-Postalia Inc

Postage

1,000.00

ACH

Healthplan Svcs Inc

Emp Ins

75.90

ACH

Michael Foods

Donation

200.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

NSF Check

144.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

Stop Pmt Chg

31.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

Pool Cash

50.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merchant Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Pmt- General Acct Interest May

3,795.40

ACH

NE Dept of Rev

State W/H Tax

1,832.74

ACH

NE Dept of Rev

Sales & Use Tax

1,372.46

ACH

USPS

Postage

310.58

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

1297

Five Rule Planning

Housing Application

1,500.00

DTR GRANT FUND

1044

Binswanger Glass

Grant

6,064.00

1045

NENEDD

Grant

330.00

City of Plainview Employee Wages:

City Administrator Annually 85,466.10

City Clerk/Treasurer Annually 55,567.90

Police Chief Annually 60,700.00

Police Officer I Annually 49,227.67

Deputy Clerk I Hourly 20.14

City Superintendent/Head Water & Sewer Hourly 28.39

Street Supervisor/Solid Waste Hourly 26.74

City Maintenance Hourly 21.00

City Maintenance Hourly 19.00

Library Director Hourly 18.07

Children’s Librarian Hourly 16.00

Assistant Librarian Hourly 12.00

Economic Development Director Hourly 18.00

HandiVan Driver Hourly 12.00

Park Maintenance Hourly 13.00

Pool Manager Hourly 16.00

Pool Assistant Manager Hourly 14.00

Lifeguards Per hour- returning 13.00

Lifeguards Per hour- new 12.00

Mayor Annually 3000.00

Council Members Annually 2000.00

Plainview Manor Employee Wages:

Administrator Annually 127,381.00

Director of Nursing Annually 99,507.00

Registered Nurses

RN 1 Per Hour 35.97

RN 2 Per Hour 34.77

RN 3 Per Hour 33.84

RN 4 Per Hour 32.00

RN 5 Per Hour 39.75

RN 6 Per Hour 38.00

RN 7 Per Hour 32.00

RN 8 Per Hour 40.56

RN 9 Per Hour 45.00

Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN 1 Per Hour 28.88

LPN 2 Per Hour 29.96

LPN 3 Per Hour 30.51

LPN 4 Per Hour 31.14

LPN 5 Per Hour 31.37

LPN 6 Per Hour 31.55

LPN 7 Per Hour 32.05

LPN 8 Per Hour 36.97

Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA 1 Per Hour 18.32

CNA 2 Per Hour 18.85

CNA 3 Per Hour 18.91

CNA 4 Per Hour 18.91

CNA 5 Per Hour 19.01

CNA 6 Per Hour 19.11

CNA 7 Per Hour 19.13

CNA 8 Per Hour 19.16

CNA 9 Per Hour 19.22

CNA 10 Per Hour 19.71

CNA 11 Per Hour 19.82

CNA 12 Per Hour 20.00

CNA 13 Per Hour 20.20

CNA 14 Per Hour 20.33

CNA 15 Per Hour 20.48

CNA 16 Per Hour 21.31

CNA 17 Per Hour 21.34

CNA 18 Per Hour 21.59

CNA 19 Per Hour 22.34

CNA 20 Per Hour 23.22

Medication Aide

MA 1 Per Hour 18.36

MA 2 Per Hour 19.51

MA 3 Per Hour 19.75

MA 4 Per Hour 20.46

MA 5 Per Hour 20.57

MA 6 Per Hour 20.82

MA 7 Per Hour 21.55

MA 8 Per Hour 21.96

MA 9 Per Hour 22.51

Social Services Per Hour 20.89

Office Manager Per Hour 37.27

Activities Director Per Hour 20.25

Maintenance Per Hour 21.74

Laundry

L1 Per Hour 17.88

Housekeeper

H 1 Per Hour 15.64

H 2 Per Hour 16.32

Dietary

D 1 Per Hour 16.83

D 2 Per Hour 17.46

D 3 Per Hour 18.00

D 4 Per Hour 18.02

D 5 Per Hour 18.18

D 6 Per Hour 18.95

D 7 Per Hour 19.82

D 8 Per Hour 20.55

D 9 Per Hour 20.74

D 10 Per Hour 21.68

D 11 Per Hour 26.02

City Council Meeting Minutes June 11 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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

Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Anderson, Born and Janovec 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 regular meeting minutes from May 13th. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

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

No Manor report was given.

Police Chief Hallock reported that a quote for approximately $1,800 for a wrap on the new police vehicle was received from Love Signs. Jones Automotive will be installing the new equipment in the police vehicles the end of June. State radios were installed in all department vehicles. The dog kennel license will cost $150 and the kennel will need to be set up prior to inspection.

No Economic Development report was given.

City Administrator Tarr reported on the projects of the maintenance and park workers.

City Attorney Petersen reported that his continuing to finish up Deeds of Trust and Promissory Notes for the DTR grant award recipients. The Ordinance to vacate the alley for Hunter and Sydney Ashburn has been recorded by Pierce County.

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

RESOLUTION #705

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, APPROVING A CONTRACT EXTENSION REQUEST TO THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE TO AUGUST 20, 2024, FOR THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION GRANT INVOLVING COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION (PROJECT NO. 20-DTR-005).

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Nebraska, received $435,00 for CDBG Downtown Revitalization Development activities which include $25,000 for general administration, $10,000 for construction management, $380,000 for commercial rehabilitation, and $20,000 for clearance/demolition; and

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Nebraska, had a contract completion date of May 20, 2024, but will need an additional three months to complete the clearance/demolition portion of the grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BET IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, the request to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to extend the contract completion date for the commercial rehabilitation portion of Community Development Block Grant (Project No. 20-DTR-005) to August 20, 2024, is hereby approved.

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 and Janovec. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #705 is passed and adopted.

Mayor Smith made several appointments to various City boards.

Melissa Hoffart and Traci Ober were recommended for 3 year terms on the Manor Board. Born moved to approve the Manor Board appointments. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Shelley Selling was recommended for a 3 year term on the Zoning Board. Born moved to approve the Zoning Board appointment. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Valerie Tarr, Bernice Yilk and Brandi Johansen were recommended for 4 year terms on the Library Board. Born moved to approve the Library Board appointments. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Gayle Sellin and Lois Moser were recommended for 4 year terms on the HandiVan Board. Born moved to approve the HandiVan Board appointments. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

There is still one open position on the HandiVan Board that will be appointed in July.

Anderson moved to approve the Special Designated Liquor license application for Plainview Fire & Rescue on August 2nd for a Street Dance from 4:00 PM -2:00 AM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Discussion was held on the City sales tax allocations and any changes would require 70% approval by the City Council and a vote in November on the ballot. City Attorney Petersen recommended leaving the sales tax as is and more discussion will occur in July.

Motion was made by Janovec and seconded by Born to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 994. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Anderson, Born and Janovec. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 994 waived.

Motion was made by Born and seconded by Anderson to approve Ordinance No. 994. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Anderson, Born and Janovec. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 994 approved.

ORDINANCE NO. 994

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 6-117 OF THE PLAINVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF DANGEROUS DOGS AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS OF THE SAME.

Janovec moved to approve the contract from Five Rule Planning for the 2024 NAHTF Application. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Motion was made by Janovec and seconded by Born to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 998. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Anderson, Born and Janovec. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 998 waived.

Motion was made by Janovec and seconded by Born to approve Ordinance No. 998. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Anderson, Born and Janovec. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 998 approved.

ORDINANCE NO. 998

AN ORDINANCE TO CONFIRM THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 202 S. 1ST STREET IN PLAINVIEW TO MICHAEL AND NANCY NAPRSTEK FOR $625.00.

Discussion was held on an upcoming auction June 13th at the City of Norfolk for possible purchase of a 50’ walking trailer for the transfer station. Anderson moved to allow the possible purchase not to exceed $15,000. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Discussion on the upcoming budget for FY 2024/2025 was held. City Administrator Tarr listed several items that will be discussed during upcoming meetings and workshops. A date in August will be set for a budget workshop.

There were no council comments.

Questions on paving of streets that are adjacent to City owned properties and how payments would be handled were answered.

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

TIME: 7:37 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 6/11/2024; 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

15671

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

427.90

15672

Postmaster

Postage

67.50

15673

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15674

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15675

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

1,571.64

15676

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15677

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

2,954.06

15678

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

1,969.37

15679

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

1,969.37

15680

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

1,969.37

15681

R.S. Technologies Inc

Svc

300.00

15682

Pierce Co Treasurer

Taxes- 205 N Pine

118.47

15683

Pierce Co Register of Deeds

Filing Fee

16.00

15684

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA May

890.00

15685

Plainview Public Schools

Donation- Michael Foods

300.00

15686

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

25223

THRU

25225

City Employees

Payroll 5-15-2024

19,531.55

25226

THRU

25230

City Employees

Payroll 5-30-2024

19,224.60

25231

Aflac

Emp Ins

429.30

25232

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

23.80

25233

Alby’s Electric

Svc

392.50

25234

Altwine Hardware & Home

679.58

25235

Bazile Aggregate Co LLC

790.80

25236

Bazile Creek Power Sports

373.74

25237

Bizco Technologies

Equipment- Police

29,642.12

25238

Blackburn Mfg. Co

1,202.40

25239

Bomgaars

42.96

25240

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25241

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

72.06

25242

Cintas

476.34

25243

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt- Sinking Fund

2,000.00

25244

Classic Rentals

264.72

25245

Consolidated Electrical Distributor

469.19

25246

Crowne Plaza Kearney

Hotel Rooms

259.90

25247

Donna Christiansen

Reim

87.77

25248

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

37.07

25249

Echo Group Inc

41.40

25250

Floor Maintenance

280.16

25251

Gayle Sellin

Svc

100.00

25252

Hawkins Inc

Su- Pool Chemicals

4,870.85

25253

Hoffart Machine Repair

35.00

25254

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

321.49

25255

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

704.09

25256

Itron, Inc

Svc

152.64

25257

James Rau

Reim

330.56

25258

Jarecki Sharp and Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25259

Jonathan Dohmen

Meter Deposit Refund

67.68

25260

Kelly Supply Co

159.03

25261

Knox County News

Subscription- Library

42.00

25262

LP Gill Inc

Svc

10,715.17

25263

Lorenz Automotive

110.59

25264

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

Su/Svc

41.64

25265

Mitch’s Food Center

1,377.17

25266

Moeller Sprinkler Service

Svc

34.46

25267

NDEE-Fiscal Services

Semi-Annual Loan Pmt- Sewer

29,990.60

25268

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

292.00

25269

NRWA

Membership Dues

350.00

25270

NCPPD

Svc

8,049.57

25271

VOID

25272

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.22

25273

Pierce Co Register of Deeds

Filing Fee

6.00

25274

Plainview American Legion Aux

Ads

75.00

25275

Plainview Family Pharmacy

6.29

25276

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Svc

913.80

25277

Precision IT

Svc

23.75

25278

Rueter’s

Repairs- Payloader

24,143.07

25279

Sargent Drilling

Svc

3,819.67

25280

Schaefer Grain Co

Scale Tickets

417.00

25281

Schoenauer Truck Repair

Repairs

956.99

25282

Shamrock Nursery

Flowers- Hanging Baskets

1,511.00

25283

Special T’s & More

Shirts- K Hilpipre

199.65

25284

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

2,726.45

25285

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Su/Repairs

2,902.20

25286

TextMyGov

Annual Contract Pmt

2,000.00

25287

ULine

Su-Pool

822.68

25288

West Hodson Lumber

5,098.68

25289

Wilson Samuel West

Svc

100.00

ACH

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

605.93

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Ins

14,956.30

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

523.45

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

947.07

ACH

CrashPlan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

Ebay

136.96

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,831.23

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,750.51

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,765.29

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,765.29

ACH

First Data Merchant Svc

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

72.00

ACH

Francotyp-Postalia Inc

Postage Machine

252.69

ACH

Healthplan Svcs Inc

Emp Ins

64.20

ACH

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Hotel Rooms- J Rau

412.35

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merchant Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Pmt- Gen Acct Interest

3,694.73

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

1,650.06

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,568.63

ACH

Paymode X

Svc

36.14

ACH

Poolweb

613.11

ACH

Sports Imports

Su- Volleyball Boundaries

228.90

ACH

Swimoutlet.com

283.91

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

134.80

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

79.16

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

104.69

ACH

The Lifeguard Store

147.34

ACH

The Lifeguard Store

153.81

ACH

USPS

Postage

307.40

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

15.99

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

1296

Pierce Co Register of Deeds

Filing Fee

10.00

DTR GRANT FUND

1043

Patriot Roofing

Grant

11,938.22

KENO

1184

Eckert’s Greenhouse

Grant

3,895.59

1185

City of Plainview

Grant

1,770.00

City Council Meeting Minutes May 13 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 13, 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 13th day of May 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 regular meeting minutes from April 9th. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

Steve Placke of Lutz presented the Plainview Manor FY 2023 Audit to the council. Placke discussed Medicaid and Medicare rates and how they affect the overall financial position of the facility.

City Attorney Petersen stated that he had talked to County Attorney Lohrberg about handling Ordinance violations in court for the City. Lohrberg will not be take on this service for the City. The deed to the former auto parts store was received and the City of Plainview is now the owner of the property.

Manor Administrator Juleen Johnson gave updates on the walk in cooler/freezer installation and events for Nursing Home Week occurring this week.

Police Chief Hallock gave the monthly report for the department. They have been busy with juvenile cases, weed abatements and nuisance letters.

No Economic Development report was given.

City Administrator Tarr reported that City workers are preparing for the upcoming summer events.

At 7:16 PM Mayor Smith opened the public hearing for a Special Use Permit for a daycare at 110 N Plum Street

City Administrator Tarr stated that Jesica Woockman would like to open an in home daycare at her residence. The State of Nebraska requires the City to approve the daycare prior to the issuance of a license. The zoning board had met and recommended the SUP be approved.

Born moved to close the public hearing at 7:18 PM. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the Special Use Permit for a daycare at 110 N Plum Street. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Dennis Johnson of Bush & Roe gave the annual general insurance update for the City of Plainview.

Born moved to approve a wage increase to $13 per hour for Rex Dummer to match the wages of the other seasonal park workers. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

RESOLUTION #701

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City of Plainview deem it necessary that the numbering of Resolutions need to be updated to keep the official records of the City of Plainview correct

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

Resolution #679 passed on April 9, 2024 shall be changed to Resolution #699
Resolution #680 passed on April 9, 2024 shall be changed to Resolution #700

Council member Sanne seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Anderson, Born, Janovec and Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #701 is passed and adopted.

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

RESOLUTION #702

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO RELEASE A MORTGAGE FILED AS INSTRUMENT #202001156 ON AUGUST 17, 2020, WITH THE PIERCE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, AND TO FILE A TERMINATION STATEMENT FOR A FINANCING STATEMENT FILED AS DOCUMENT #2008001090-6 WITH THE NEBRASKA SECRETARY OF STATE

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the mortgagee of a mortgage (hereinafter the “Mortgage”) recorded as Instrument #202001156 on August 17, 2020, with the Pierce County Register of Deeds, and indexed against the following real estate:

Lot 15, Block 5, Original Town of Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska;

        WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the secured party under a financing statement (hereinafter the “Financing Statement”) filed as Document #2008001090-6 on August 31, 2020, with the Nebraska Secretary of State; and



        WHEREAS, the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage and Financing Statement has been satisfied.

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

        Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute a release of the Mortgage and the City Attorney is authorized to file a termination statement for the Financing Statement.

Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict be and are hereby repealed.

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

RESOLUTION #703

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 202 S. 1ST STREET IN PLAINVIEW TO MICHAEL AND NANCY NAPRSTEK FOR $625

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the owner of real estate located at 105 S. Maple Street in Plainview and legally described as follows (hereinafter the “City Real Estate”):

Lots 31 and 32 of Block 12, Pacific Townsite Company’s Addition to Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska.

WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-503.01 provides that the sale of real property owned by the Village for less than $5,000.00 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 to Michael and Nancy Naprstek for $625.00.

Section 2. The buyer under Section 1 shall receive a warranty deed and shall pay all recording costs, documentary stamp taxes, and any other fee to record the deed.

Section 3. Notice of the proposed sale of property described above and the terms thereof shall be posted in three prominent places within the City for a period of not less than seven days prior to the sale of the property and said notice gave a general description of the property offered for sale and stated the terms and conditions of the sale.

Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict be and are hereby repealed.

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

RESOLUTION #704

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 304 E. WOODLAND AVENUE IN PLAINVIEW TO JOHN AND RACHEL TORREY FOR $5,000

        WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the owner of real estate located at 304 E. Woodland Avenue in Plainview and legally described as follows (hereinafter the “City Real Estate”):

Lot 12, Block 6, Peed’s Second 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 to John and Rachel Torrey for $5,000. The buyer shall receive a warranty deed and shall pay all recording costs, documentary stamp taxes, and any other fee to record the deed.

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 buyers specified in Section 1 that gives the buyers immediate possession of the City Real Estate. A condition precedent to the City’s performance under the agreement shall be the passing of the remonstrance period set forth in Section 3 without a sufficient petition to stop the sale.

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

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Born to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 997. 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. 997 waived.

Motion was made by Born and seconded by Janovec to approve Ordinance No. 997. 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. 997 approved.

ORDINANCE NO. 997

AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AN ALLEY IN BETWEEN LOTS 1-3 AND LOTS 10-12, BLOCK 9, COLLEGE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Discussion on Ordinance #994 to Amend Definition of Dangerous Dogs will be tabled until June at the request of City Attorney Petersen.

Police Chief Hallock requested a $3 per hour raise for Officer Andrew Funston as he has been certified for over a year. Hallock stated that Funston has done a great job in the short time he has been employed and would like to make sure we retain him. Born moved to approve the wage increase from $20.67 to $23.67 for Andrew Funston. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr recommended the hire of Kyle Hilpipre for a full-time maintenance position. Born moved to approve the hire. Anderson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr recommended a starting wage of $19 per hour for Kyle Hilpipre. Born moved to approve the wage for Hilpipre. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion was held on a contract from Five Rule Planning for the 2024 NAHTF Application that was submitted May 9th. Council will table until June as there are questions regarding the contract.

Discussion was held on holding budget workshops beginning in June or early July for fiscal year 2024/2025.

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

TIME: 7:59 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 5/13/2024; 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

15644

Hidden River Systems Inc

Equip- Lagoons

4,390.00

15645

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15646

AMGL

FY2023 Audit and 1099 Filing

13,700.00

15647

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

210.28

15648

UNL Extension

Charcuterie Class- Library

360.00

15650

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

15651

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

881.23

15652

NCPPD

Svc

8,621.72

15653

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

428.19

15654

Plainview Rural Fire Protection Dist

Qtrly Pmt

5,500.00

15655

Plainview Public Schools

Ad- Yearbook

50.00

15656

Bob Smith

Reim

238.14

15657

Plainview Chamber of Commerce

Klown Kash- HandiVan Week

100.00

15658

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15659

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15660

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

5,357.29

15661

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

3,571.53

15662

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

3,571.53

15663

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

3,571.53

15664

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15665

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Flat Repair/Su

3,089.00

15666

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA April

890.00

15667

Plainview Public Schools

Donation- Michael Foods

2,416.00

15668

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15669

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

25167

THRU

25169

City Employees

Payroll 4-15-2024

18,090.61

25170

THRU

25172

City Employees

Payroll 4-30-2024

16,638.67

25173

Aflac

Emp Ins

429.30

25174

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

520.53

25175

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

484.83

25176

Auto Value- Norfolk

171.02

25177

Bazile Aggregate Co LLC

Sand

86.16

25178

Bomgaars

24.98

25179

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25180

Bush & Roe Inc

1/2 Pmt Insurance

48,978.00

25181

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

140.54

25182

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt

2,000.00

25183

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

25184

City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

25185

Classic Rentals

330.93

25186

Dd Steel LLC

141.31

25187

Donna Christiansen

Reim

143.87

25188

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

115.68

25189

Floor Maintenance

209.20

25190

Hollman Media

Svc

150.00

25191

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

321.49

25192

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

627.37

25193

Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment

140.40

25194

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25195

Kayci Daudt

Intern Pay Library

60.00

25196

LP Gill Inc

Svc

9,469.16

25197

Little Detroit Body Shop

Repair

185.00

25198

Lorenz Automotive

142.48

25199

Mahaska

125.00

25200

Mark’s

119.26

25201

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

40.77

25202

Mitch’s Food Center

1,348.81

25203

Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha

429.12

25204

NDEE- Operator Certification Program

WW Renewal- T Johnston

150.00

25205

Nebraska Environmental Products

371.06

25206

Nebraska Harvestore Systems Inc

172.67

25207

NCPPD

Svc

8,191.10

25208

VOID

25209

Personnel Concepts

930.88

25210

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.22

25211

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Svc

982.11

25212

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

25213

Schaefer Grain Co

Scale Tickets

339.00

25214

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

Equip Rental

3,215.00

25215

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Repairs/Su

3,631.85

25216

Tamela Korth

Reim

280.25

25217

Truck Center Companies

265.29

25218

Uline

Picnic Table- Park

1,325.33

25219

Volkman

Svc

426.00

25220

West Hodson Lumber

419.25

25221

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

518.87

25222

Wragge Construction

Svc- Chilvers Park

5,121.90

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Health Ins

14,956.30

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

988.94

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

134.56

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

868.57

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

Deluxe Business Checks

Checks- Gen Acct

239.47

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,379.35

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,078.57

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,739.31

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,739.31

ACH

First Data Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

54.00

ACH

Healthplan Services Inc

Emp Ins

87.60

ACH

Midwest Bank

Stop Pmt

31.00

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merchant Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Transfer- Gen Acct Interest

3,585.52

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

1,379.93

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,534.02

ACH

Postmaster

Postage

8.11

ACH

USPS

Postage

303.16

ACH

USPS

Postage

19.05

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Ink

Svc

17.11

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

1295

City of Plainview

Reim- Legal Fee

6.55

DTR GRANT FUND

1040

Tri City Signs

Grant

4,111.74

1041

Tri City Signs

Grant

7,080.00

1042

NENEDD

Grant

480.00

PLAINVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY

1039

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen

Filing Fees

24.73

KENO ACCOUNT

1181

City of Plainview

Grant

1,000.00

1182

Plainview Social Center

Grant

1,000.00

1183

Plainview Cross Country

Grant

1,000.00

City Council Meeting Minutes April 9 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 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 9th day of April 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 regular meeting minutes from March 12th. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

Kyle Overturf of AMGL was present to discuss the City of Plainview 2023 Annual Audit. One control issue was noted which is the lack of segregation of duties due to the amount of personnel in the office. Benchmarking shows that the City is still $16,000 short in valuation compared to municipalities of similar size. The City showed a positive balance in the unassigned General Fund of $207,101, with a recommendation of $370,000.

Juleen Johnson gave updates for the Plainview Manor which included changes to the Manor board meetings, staffing changes, the installation of the walk-in cooler and celebration of Nursing Home Week May 12-18, 2024.

Police Chief Hallock updated on new equipment that is still to be received, nuisance properties and installation of dog kennels. Hallock also stated there are safety books that are available free of charge to the City.

Susan Norris stated there will be a housing study meeting on April 29th from 5-7 PM at the library. Norris also informed the council that the buildings currently owned by J&S Interiors have been sold, with the east portion to house a business and the west to be refurbished for further development.

At 7:03 PM Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing for Zoning Change C1 to R-2 33 28 4 Plainview Peed’s 2nd Add Blk 8 Lots 10-11-12

The property at 207 N 5th Street was purchased for the construction of a residential home by Alex Schoenenberger. The zoning change was recommended by the Planning Commission.

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

At 7:07 PM Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing for Vacating Alley between 33 28 4 Plainview College Add Blk 9 Lots 1-2-3 and 33 28 4 Plainview College Add Blk 9 Lots 10 11 &12

The property was purchased for the construction of a residential home by Hunter and Sydney Ashburn and they requested to close the alley in between the listed area. The closure of the alley does not impeded any utility construction for any future properties in the area. The alley closure was recommended by the Planning Commission.

Sanne move to close the public hearing at 7:08 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Janovec moved to approve the vacating of alley between 33 28 4 Plainview College Add Blk 9 Lots 1-2-3 and 33 28 4 Plainview College Add Blk 9 Lots 10 11 &12. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. A formal Ordinance will be passed at the May council meeting.

Janovec moved to approve the zoning change from C1 to R-2 33 28 4 Plainview Peed’s 2nd Add Blk 8 Lots 10-11-12. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr reported the maintenance staff is busy with spring projects. BNSF plans to repair the 9th Street railroad crossing beginning April 22nd. Notice will be sent out to the public regarding the closure of the street and any alternate routes.

City Attorney Petersen reported that signed Deeds of Trust and Promissory Notes for the DTR grant are starting to be returned.

Mayor Smith recommended Lonna Mosel to serve on the Pool Board through December of 2024. Born moved to approve the appointment. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Mayor Smith read the following proclamation:

Nebraska Public Transportation Week

WHEREAS: Nebraska Public Transportation week has been declared for April 21-27, 2024

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 21-27, 2024 to be “Public Transportation Week”.

Mayor Smith read the following proclamation:

Arbor Day 2024

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 26, 2024 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.

Keno Grant applications were received from 6 organizations.

Plainview Public Schools requested $1,400 to purchase a portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to be used during school trips, sporting events and outdoor activities. The school has secured funding for 2 additional AEDs. Born moved to approve the Keno grant. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Girls on the Run- Plainview Chapter requested $1,000 to help with costs associated with the program offered to girls in 3rd through 6th grade in the community. The total cost per girl is $125 and there are 19 participants this year. Extra funds remaining will be used to start a running club account. Janovec moved to approve the Keno grant. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

The Klown Doll Museum requested $3,000 for construction of an ADA compliant ramp and building updates for the new addition. Sanne moved to approve the Keno grant. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Plainview Public Library requested $1,000 for an intern to help with the Summer Reading Program. Sanne moved to approve the Keno grant. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Plainview Social Center requested $1,000 to replace their steam table which is needed to keep food at a controlled temperature per State regulations. Sanne moved to approve the Keno grant. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

The City of Plainview requested $5,000 for the purchase of hanging planter baskets and brackets for downtown. Susan Norris presented that 25 baskets would be purchased and sponsorships of $200 would be utilized for the purchase of the flowers and a name plate recognizing the donor. The City staff would be responsible for the watering of the baskets which would be taken down each winter to be sent to a greenhouse, where they would be planted and housed until spring. Sanne moved to approve the Keno grant. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2, Sanne, Anderson and Smith voting yes, Born and Janovec voting no.

Sanne moved to approve the LB840 Board recommendation for IRP loan funding for Three Brothers Car Wash. Total loan of $100,000 with USDA funding $77,000 and LB840 match of $23,000. Loan terms will be 20 years at 4.5% interest. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the LB840 Board recommendation for NAHTF Housing Grant match funds of $35,000 for the proposed project with Zuhlke Properties. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

The pool board recommended the following to be hired for the 2024 pool year: Manager, Allison Hardisty, Assistant Managers, Baili Prewitt and Mallory Mauer; returning lifeguards, Hannah Darnall, Claire Rasmussen, Corbin Pfeil, Teya Boyer, Keanu Johnson and Addie Hodson; and new lifeguards, Avery Hardisty and Morgan Nincehelser. Born moved to approve the hires as listed. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Pool board recommendations for hourly wages were Manager $16, Assistant Manager $14, returning lifeguards $13 and new lifeguards $12. Born moved to approve the wages as presented. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Pool prices were recommended to remain the same as last year: single pass $70, family pass for 1-4 people $110, family pass for over 4 people $135, pool party $100 per hour; daily entry fees: Jr. High- Adult $5, K-6 $4 and 5 and under free. Born moved to approve the pool prices. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr recommended Chad Schumacher, Dylan Ward and Hayven Stewart for seasonal park help. Sanne moved to approve the hires. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to set wages for seasonal park help at $13 per hour. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr recommended a $3 per hour wage increase for James Rau effective April 1, 2024. Janovec moved to approve the wage increase. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Special Designated Liquor licenses for June were discussed.

Keystone applied for a SDL on May 31, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM for a Street Dance during Klown Festival. Sanne moved to approve the SDL. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Keystone applied for a SDL on June 1, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM for a beer garden during Klown Festival. Born moved to approve the SDL. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Keystone applied for a SDL on June 8, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM for the Highway20 HotRod Association Car Show. Born moved to approve the SDL. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

The Plainview Chamber of Commerce applied for a SDL on June 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to midnight for sand volleyball and cornhole tournaments during Klown Festival. Sanne moved to approve the SDL. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

RESOLUTION #679

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 1, 2024;

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

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Anderson to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 995. 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. 995 waived.

Motion was made by Janovec and seconded by Sanne to approve Ordinance No. 995. 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. 995 approved.

ORDINANCE NO. 995

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.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 996. 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. 996 waived.

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to approve Ordinance No. 996. 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. 996 approved.

ORDINANCE NO. 996

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED FOR 517 W. LOCUST AVENUE, PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA AND PAY ALL FEES FOR THE FILING OF SAID DEED.

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

RESOLUTION #680

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LEASES FOR THE LAGOON AND TRANSFER STATION LANDS PURSUANT TO BIDS PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED

        WHEREAS, the City Council has previously accepted the bid of $4,114.00 from Lyle Lingenfelter to lease land near the transfer station site and the bid of $1,143.00 from Trenton Tarr to lease land near the lagoon.

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

        Section 1. The Haying Lease attached hereto as “Exhibit I” is hereby approved for the lease with Trenton Tarr.

Section 2. The Farm Lease attached hereto as “Exhibit II” is hereby approved for the lease with Lyle Lingenfelter.

Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Exhibit I and Exhibit II on behalf of the City of Plainview.

Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict be and are hereby repealed.

Discussion on a possible appointment of special prosecutor for Ordinance violations will be tabled until next month.

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

TIME: 8:31 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 4/9/2024; 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

15612

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

503.29

15613

Bizco Inc

Equip

11,929.28

15614

CDS Inspections & Beyond

Svc

425.00

15615

Street Improvement

Street Assessment Pmt

2,288.30

15616

Postmaster

Postage

30.45

15617

Little Detroit Body Shop

Svc

185.00

15618

Midwest Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

4,293.76

15619

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

15620

Hollman Media

Svc

28.75

15621

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

428.06

15622

Osmond Mini Mart

Fuel

480.00

15624

Street Improvement

Street Assessment Pmt

3,215.32

15625

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15626

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15627

Street Improvement

Street Assessment Pmt

220.00

15628

Street Improvement

Street Assessment Pmt

13,729.80

15629

Postmaster

Postage

30.65

15630

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

15631

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

1,129.83

15632

Madison Co Bank

Qtrly Loan Pmt

7,426.09

15633

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

6,405.88

15634

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

4,270.58

15635

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

4,270.58

15636

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

4,270.58

15637

Consolidated Electrical Distributor

719.82

15638

Post Prom Committee

Donation- Michael Foods

200.00

15639

Police Chiefs Associations of Nebraska

Membership Dues

60.00

15640

POAN

Membership Dues

60.00

15641

Postmaster

Postage

34.75

15642

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15643

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA March

890.00

15645

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

25109

Thru

25117

City Employees

Payroll 3-15-2024

19,131.42

25118

Thru

25121

City Employees

Payroll 3-29-2024

15,863.13

25122

Aflac

Emp Ins

429.30

25123

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

23.80

25124

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

169.14

25125

Auto Value- Norfolk

426.34

25126

Billy Goat Guns

Su- Ammunition

575.00

25127

Bob Smith

Reim- Mileage/Parking

242.93

25128

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25129

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

260.91

25130

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt

2,000.00

25131

City of Plainview Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Pmt

50.60

25132

Classic Rentals

271.23

25133

CNH Industrial Retail Accts

294.71

25134

Complete Pest Elimination Inc

Svc- Mosquito Control

6,160.00

25135

Creative Concepts

Ads-HandiVan

139.50

25136

Curt Hart

Reim- Meals

8.75

25137

Donna Christiansen

Reim- Su

92.53

25138

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

296.39

25139

Floor Maintenance

71.95

25140

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

25141

Hometown Leasing

Copier Lease

321.49

25142

Independent Pest Management

Svc

140.00

25143

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

710.21

25144

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25145

Kayci Daudt

Intern Pay- Library

40.00

25146

LP Gill Inc

Svc

7,480.60

25147

MacQueen Equipment

742.62

25148

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

Svc/Su

123.73

25149

Metering & Technology Solutions

Equip

3,165.25

25150

Mitch’s Food Center

77.95

25151

Municipal Chemical Supply LLC

175.00

25152

NE Public Health Env Lab

Water Samples

512.00

25153

One Cal Concepts Inc

Qtrly Locate Fees

48.22

25154

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.22

25155

Plainview Public Schools

Liquor License Fees

550.00

25156

Plainview Rural Fire Protection Dist

Qtrly Pmt

5,500.00

25157

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Svc

972.86

25158

PowerManager

Svc

205.32

25159

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

25160

S&S Express LLC

Repairs

3,492.29

25161

Schaefer Grain Co

Scale Tickets

408.00

25162

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

407.80

25163

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Su

2,565.60

25164

Tamela Korth

Reim-Su

375.52

25165

Troy Johnston

Reim- Meals

11.01

25166

Truck Center Companies

123.01

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Health Ins

14,956.30

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

1,126.10

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

CC Processing Fees

816.45

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,337.51

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

4,838.35

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,739.31

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,739.31

ACH

First Data Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

54.00

ACH

Healthplan Svcs Inc

Emp Vision Ins

17.10

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merch Svc

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Transfer

3,674.06

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

1,573.77

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,347.35

ACH

Office Max

272.37

ACH

Street Improvement

Transfer from General

124,094.39

ACH

USPS

Postage

303.16

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

17.11

IRP FUND ACCOUNT

1053

USDA

Loan Pmt 2024

17,614.99

1001

Medical Esthetics

Loan

77,000.00

1002

Medical Esthetics

Loan

23,000.00

STREET IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT

ACH

DTCC

Bond Wire

5,188.75

ACH

Midwest Bank

Wire Fee

15.00

ACH

DTCC

Bond Wire

607,106.67

ACH

Midwest Bank

Wire Fee

30.00

PLAINVIEW/OSMOND HOUSING ACCOUNT

1034

Pierce Co Register of Deeds

Filing Fees

20.00

Council Meeting Minutes March 12 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MARCH 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 March 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.

Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.

Janovec moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from February 13th. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

Manor Administrator Juleen Johnson gave the monthly report for the facility. A new secretary was selected for the Manor Board and the regular meeting time will now be at 4:30 PM on the last Wednesday of each month. The annual Easter egg hunt will be held on March 30th at 10:30 AM. The new ice machine was purchased and the walk in freezer/cooler will be delivered on April 14th.

Police Chief Hallock reported there were more traffic stops in February and new equipment will be installed in vehicles next month. Discussion was held on kennels for stray dogs and grants for updated crosswalks on Highway 20.

City Attorney Petersen stated that all promissory notes and deeds of trust for completed DTR projects have been mailed out.

Susan Norris stated the NAHTF pre-application was submitted with full application due May 9th. The City of Plainview IRP program received an extension until January of 2025 to use the remaining funds. Norris would also like to use TIF funding for the proposed car wash. Mark Otto from Community Capital Partners was present to answer questions about rural TIF and the proposed housing project. Otto stated that CCP would construct 2-3 houses which if sold in a timely manner would dictate the construction of more homes. A slum and blight study would need to be completed before moving forward with the project.

The annual audit discussion for the City of Plainview will be tabled until April as information has not been received from the City’s audit firm, AMGL.

Mayor Smith read the following Proclamation:

National Library Week 2024

WHEREAS, libraries offer the opportunity for everyone to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue their passions, no matter where they are on life’s journey;

WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted institutions, striving to ensure equitable access to information and services for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status;

WHEREAS, libraries adapt to the ever-changing needs of their communities, developing and expanding collections, programs, and services that are as diverse as the populations they serve;

WHEREAS, libraries are accessible and inclusive places that promote a sense of local connection, advancing understanding, civic engagement, and shared community goals;

WHEREAS, libraries play a pivotal role in economic development by providing resources and support for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, thus contributing to local prosperity and growth;

WHEREAS, libraries make choices that are good for the environment and make sense economically, creating thriving communities for a better tomorrow;

WHEREAS, libraries are treasured institutions that preserve our collective heritage and knowledge, safeguarding both physical and digital resources for present and future generations;

WHEREAS, libraries are an essential public good and fundamental institutions in democratic societies, working to improve society, protect the right to education and literacy, and promote the free exchange of information and ideas for all;

WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, and library workers are joining library supporters and advocates across the nation to celebrate National Library Week;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Bob Smith, Mayor, proclaim National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024. During this week, I encourage all residents to visit their library and celebrate the adventures and opportunities they unlock for us every day. Ready, Set, Library!

Sealed bids were opened by Mayor Smith for the haying of the new lagoon and old lagoon by the transfer station.

Bids were received for the new lagoon as follows: Tim Johnston, $1,059.50; Trent Tarr, $127/acre or $1,143; Brandon Myers, $111.11/acre or $1,000. Sanne moved to accept the bid from Tarr. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Bids were received for the old lagoon by the transfer station as follows: Peter Gubbels, $165/acre or $2,805; Lyle Lingenfelter, $242/acre or $4,114; Brandon Myers, $205/acre or $3,485 and Trent Tarr, $190/acre or $3,230. Sanne moved to accept the bid from Lingenfelter. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to approve the hire of Rex Dummer as a seasonal park help. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to set wage for Rex Dummer at $12 per hour. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion on a wage increase for James Rau will be tabled to the April meeting.

Discussion on the proposed Ordinance for an Advisory Board to combine the pool and park boards was held. City Attorney Petersen stated that once the Ordinance was passed, the other boards would be dissolved. Council will table the Ordinance until fall of 2024.

Discussion was held on the League Model Ordinances. Council reviewed the updates that were sent regarding recent Legislative updates. City Attorney Petersen had reviewed and stated they all pertained to the City of Plainview. A formal Ordinance will be passed in April to add the updates to the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances.

Born moved to approve the Chamber of Commerce fireworks during Klown Days on June 1, 2024. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

RESOLUTION #697

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 28, 2024 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (Track Meet)

*April 2, 2024 3:00 PM-10:00 PM (Track Meet)

*May 7, 2024 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (Track Meet)

*August 23, 2024 5:00-10:00 PM (Fall Sports Kickoff)

*September 3, 2024 3:30-8:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 6, 2024 5:00-11:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 9, 2024 3:30-8:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 27, 2024 5:00-11:00 PM (Football Game)

*September 30, 2024 3:30-8:00 PM (Football Game)

*October 4, 2024 5:00-11:00 PM (Football Game)

*October 17, 2024 5:00-11:00 PM (Football Game)

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

RESOLUTION #698

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 8, 2024;

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

The regular meeting date of the City Council for May falls on the same date as the Primary Election. The library will be in use that day as the official polling site for Plainview. Sanne moved to change the May meeting to Monday, May 13th at 6:30 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to approve the slum and blight study for future grant projects from Five Rule Planning with costs to not exceed $5,000. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion on the commercial property at 517 W Locust Avenue was held. Born moved to accept a deed and pay any filing fees necessary to obtain ownership of the property. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Appointment of a special prosecutor for Ordinance violations will be tabled until City Attorney Petersen has more information.

City Attorney Petersen stated he had sent notice of acceleration to the owner of 107 S 1st Street. Janovec moved to approve City Attorney Petersen to place a credit bid and proceed with ratification of acceleration and default on the property at 107 S 1st Street. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

There were no council comments.

Public comments were received in regards to duties of seasonal park help. Officer Hallock also stated there is a public presentation on the effects of digital media on youth on March 18th at 6:00 PM at the high school.

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

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 3/12/2024; 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

15589

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15590

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

15591

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

428.06

15592

Postmaster

Postage

96.40

15593

Pomp’s Tire Service Inc

Tires

2,528.00

15594

Cintas

143.87

15595

City of Plainview Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

50.60

15596

NDEE- Fiscal Services

Pool Operator License

40.00

15597

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

15598

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15599

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15600

NE Dept of Revenue

Keno Renewal 2024-2026

100.00

15601

Judy Beaudette

Purchase- 205 N Pine

25,000.00

15602

Nebraska State Patrol

Tracs License

75.00

15603

Hollman Media

Svc

75.00

15604

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15605

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

8,181.27

15606

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

5,454.19

15607

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

5,454.19

15608

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

5,454.19

15609

City of Plainview Osm/Plv Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

88.17

15610

Postmaster

Postage

30.65

15611

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA Feb

700.00

24997

Aflac

Emp Ins

571.40

24998

Agland Electric Motor Service

Maint. Contract

2,001.66

24999

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

955.72

25000

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

90.39

25001

American Legal Publishing Corp

Svc

219.85

25002

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25003

City of Norfolk

Svc

139.75

25004

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

307.91

25005

City of Plainview

LB840 Loan Pmt

191.49

25006

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt

2,000.00

25007

Classic Rentals

188.80

25008

Dave Friedrich

Meter Deposit Refund

64.44

25009

Dd Steel LLC

46.24

25010

Eakes Office Solutions

186.98

25011

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hotel Rooms

519.80

25012

Floor Maintenance

131.08

25013

HFMNCO LLC

Svc 107 W Locust

3,500.00

25014

Hoffart Machine Repair

72.30

25015

Hollman Media

Svc

100.00

25016

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

321.49

25017

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

471.58

25018

Itron Inc

Temetra Subscription

2,978.60

25019

Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment

86.90

25020

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25021

Jones Automotive

Equip- Police

14,500.31

25022

Kayci Daudt

Intern Pay Library

40.00

25023

Klown Doll Museum

Donation- PBCF

2,000.00

25024

LP Gill Inc

Svc

8,606.01

25025

Leak Investigators LLC

Svc- Pool Repairs

10,000.00

25026

Mahaska

62.50

25027

Matheson Tri- Gas Inc

41.64

25028

Mitch’s Food Center

122.06

25029

MEAN

NMPP Annual Conf

400.00

25030

NDEE- Fiscal Services

Pool Permit 2024

40.00

25031

NE Public Health Env Lab

Svc

290.00

25032

Norfolk Daily News

Balance Due

12.18

25033

NCPPD

Svc

10,948.51

25034

VOID

25035

Pierce Broadband Networks

Phone Svc

56.43

25036

Auto Value- Norfolk

419.66

25037

Plainview News

Ads/Legals/Su

640.59

25038

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Phone Svc

973.94

25039

Schaefer Grain Co

Scale Tickets

231.00

25040

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

360.00

25041

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Repairs

4,328.40

25042

Truck Center Companies

125.86

25043

Volkman

136.00

25044

Walton Appliance & Repair

58.00

25045

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

266.73

25046

THRU

25048

City Employees

Payroll 2-15-2024

17,567.43

25049

THRU

25052

City Employees

Payroll 2-29-2024

15,237.14

ACH

Aflac Inc

Emp Ins

367.35

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Health Ins

14,956.30

ACH

American Red Cross

Learn to Swim 2024

300.00

ACH

Big Iron Auctions

Su- Street Cones

1,653.15

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

1,835.19

ACH

City of Plainview

Transfer to IRP

13,419.35

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

594.42

ACH

CrashPlan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,160.04

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

4,608.22

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,739.31

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,739.31

ACH

First Data Merchant Service

Credit Card Machine

26.75

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

54.00

ACH

Francotyp-Postalia Inc

Postage Machine

252.69

ACH

Healthplan Services Inc

Emp Vision Ins

105.30

ACH

Midwest Bank

Transaction Correction

0.02

ACH

Midwest Bank

Merch Capture Svc

50.00

ACH

Murphy Tractor & Equipment

341.59

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Transfer from General

4,230.79

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

1,989.17

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,583.64

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

91.64

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

1,400.04

ACH

USPS

Postage

304.22

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

17.11

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

ACH

Transfer to IRP

IRP Loan Match

23,000.00

DTR GRANT FUND

1038

Strope Masonry

Grant

14,029.40

1039

NENEDD

Grant

480.00

MANOR SALES TAX

1016

Plainview Manor

Binswanger Glass

64,879.00

CITY OF PLAINVIEW OSM/PLV HOUSING

1033

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen

Filing Fees- Deed

44.56

City Council Meeting February 13 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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 13th day of February 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.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.

Janovec moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from January 9th and the special meeting on January 25th. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

Juleen Johnson gave the Manor report. Questions were answered regarding previous meeting minutes and Johnson will have hard copies of the Manor’s fiscal year-end audit soon.

Police Chief Hallock reported that January was a slower month due to the weather keeping people home. The department was awarded over $15,000 in grants for the purchase of new computers, in-car cameras and in-car gun locks. Hallock also is working on a location to take stray dogs since the veterinary clinic in Pierce has closed and no longer offering that service. The condition of the Auto Value Parts store on the corner of Locust and Elm was discussed and Hallock is working with the corporate office on fixing the building. Hallock and Officer Funston will be attending training in March for their continuing education hours.

Susan Norris gave updates on the proposed NAHTF housing project, Community Capital Partners housing project that would be funded with Tax Increment Financing (TIF), updates on the child care study, hotel study, DTR grant, IRP loan and street scape projects for downtown Plainview.

City Administrator Tarr stated that during January the city crews moved a lot of snow and are now preparing for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.

City Attorney Petersen stated he had all Promissory Notes and Deeds of Trust for completed DTR projects ready and would be sending those out to the business owners. Petersen also had the paperwork completed to transfer the purchased property at 205 N Pine to the City from Judy Beaudette. Petersen requested to go into executive session before discussion on the proposed Ordinance on Amending the Definition of Dangerous Dogs.

Donna Christiansen, library director, gave the annual report for the Plainview Public Library. Council would like to see information about events and new books at the library sent to the Plainview News in addition to being shared on social media.

Mayor Smith recommended appointment of Gayle Sellin to the HandiVan Board to replace Lois Lubke with the term to end on June 30, 2024. Sanne move to approve the appointment of Sellin. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

City Administrator Tarr gave an overview of the ACE Membership Distribution Funds received by the City of Plainview, which this year totals $5,746.00. Tarr made a recommendation to use the funds to assist with the construction of updated concession stand, bathroom and storage for the Plainview Ballbackers. Born moved to approve the use of the ACE funds by the Ballbackers. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sanne moved to advertise for bids to hay the City lagoon and transfer station. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

RESOLUTION #695

WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Nebraska, has determined that they are in need of a new police vehicle;

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

The City shall purchase a 2024 Dodge Durango; VIN 1C4RDJFG6RC101447; from Cornhusker Auto Center, Inc., and pay the same, in a sum not to exceed $41,963.00, out of the Municipal General Fund.
A copy of this resolution shall be taken and accepted as evidence of the authority of such purchase.

An Ordinance to combine the park and pool boards into an Advisory Board was presented for the council to review. The board would consist of 5 members appointed by the Mayor, who are residents and qualified voters of the City of Plainview. The board would make recommendations for the hire of personnel for the swimming pool and seasonal park staff as well as rules, regulations and fees associated with the facilities. The Ordinance will be discussed and voted on in March.

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

RESOLUTION #696

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Plainview deem it necessary to adjust trash rates within the City;

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

Commercial Solid Waste

For small commercial waste services, the “totes” purchased and now used for Residential service shall be used; at the consumer’s choice up to two totes may be used; volume in excess of two totes per week shall require use of one or more commercial dumpsters; commercial waste service rates shall be modified, effective with the first billing on or after March 1, 2024
Commercial Rate for one tote picked up once each week shall be $23.50 per month; sites requiring two totes per week may either dump a single tote twice a week, or may use two totes for once a week pickup; for either two totes per week plan the commercial rate shall be $28.50 per month;
If the consumer requires two totes to be dumped twice each week, that rate shall be $31.50 per month.
Rate for 2-yard commercial dumpster picked up once per week shall be $34.00 per month; A 2-yard dumpster picked up twice a week shall be $49.00 per month;
Rate for a 4-yard commercial dumpster picked up once per week shall be $57.00 per month. A 4-yard dumpster picked up twice per week shall be $72.00 per month;
Any commercial dumpster in excess of 4 yards shall be picked up at a rate of $18.00 per yard billed monthly, based on one pickup each week; two pickups per week shall add an additional $20.00 monthly.
In all cases the maximum service level is two pickups per week; volume in excess of that service level for any container(s) shall require a larger or additional containers, which will be billed as set out above.
Totes will be furnished by the City at no additional charge; Dumpsters must be purchased, owned, and maintained, by the consumer.

Residential Solid Waste

Residential waste service rates shall be modified, effective with first billing on or after March 1, 2024 to provide trash receptacles (hereafter Totes) for each residential trash service location;
Consumers will each be furnished a minimum of one, and not to exceed two, Totes.
Rates on the effective day of this Resolution shall be set at $20.00 per month for one Tote, with $10.00 per month extra, for a total of $30.00 per month, for two Totes.
All trash for a location furnished with one or more Totes shall be placed, and must fit, inside the Tote(s) with the lid fully closed. No excess trash or waste shall be placed on the curb or around the Tote(s) for disposal.
Any legal trash or other waste in excess of what will fit inside the Tote(s) must be separately disposed of at the Plainview Transfer station, by special arrangements. Consumers may contact the City to determine if City crews or facilities are available for their excess waste or arrange for a private hauler. All such excess waste will be subject to extra charges as established for the transfer station.

There were no council comments.

Public comments were received in regards to the upcoming discussion on the proposed Manor Administrator Employment Agreement.

At 7:10 PM Born moved to go into executive session to discuss the prospective Manor Administrator Employment Agreement. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Manor Administrator Johnson, City Administrator Tarr and City Clerk Retzlaff were asked to leave executive session at 7:47 PM

Born made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:13 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born made a motion to amend the prospective Manor Administrator Employment agreement to include a 4% raise on the current salary of $122,482.00. The new salary beginning February 1, 2024 will be $127,381.28. The agreement also has stipulations for the payment of a year-end bonus if applicable and with final approval by the City Council. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

At 8:16 PM Born moved to go into executive session for purposes of obtaining legal advice regarding Agenda Item No. 10, regarding the amendment to the dangerous dog ordinance. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to come out of executive session at 8:27 PM. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Born moved to table discussion on Ordinance #994 Amend Definition of Dangerous Dogs. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

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

TIME: 8:28 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 2/13/2024; 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

15558

Midwest Bank

HSA Jan-June

15,000.00

15559

New York Life

Emp Ins

92.20

15560

Special T’s & More

Emp Shirts

86.60

15561

Mitch’s Food Center

29.48

15562

Rueter’s

51.78

15563

Jonny Dodge Chrysler Jeep Inc

Svc- HandiVan

126.95

15564

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

389.36

15565

City of Plainview Housing Auth

Housing Loan Pmt

100.00

15566

Aflac

Emp Ins

631.86

15567

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

249.92

15568

NCPPD

Svc

9,680.71

15569

Precision IT

Svc

79.20

15570

Verizon Wireless

Cellphones

428.89

15571

Plainview Rural Fire Protection Dist

Reim- Grant

30,000.00

15572

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

346.43

15573

City of Plainview

IRP Loan Pmt

381.07

15574

Postmaster

Postage

29.90

15575

Plainview News

Ads/Su/Legals

831.84

15576

MASA

Emp Ins

126.00

15577

Street Improvement- City of Plainview

Street Assessment Pmt

400.00

15578

City of Plainview

Pool Sales Tax

6,416.97

15579

City of Plainview

Library Sales Tax

4,277.98

15580

City of Plainview

Manor Sales Tax

4,277.98

15581

City of Plainview

Eco Dev Sales Tax

4,277.98

15582

Cornhusker Auto Center

2024 Dodge Durango

41,963.00

15583

Postmaster

Postage

31.70

15584

Street Improvement- City of Plainview

Street Assessment Pmt

1,372.98

15585

Midwest Bank

Emp HSA Jan

700.00

15586

City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing

Housing Loan Pmt

51.51

15587

Pierce Co Treasurer

License Fee

15.00

15588

Postmaster

Postage

302.10

24991

THRU

24993

City Employees

Payroll 1-12-2024

21,807.32

24994

THRU

24996

City Employees

Payroll 1-30-2024

16,193.46

24997

Aflac

Emp Ins

571.40

24998

Agland Electric Motor Service

Maint. Contract

2,001.66

24999

Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc

955.72

25000

Altwine Hardware & Home LLC

90.39

25001

American Legal Publishing Corp

Svc

219.85

25002

Bud’s Sanitary Service LLC

Svc

5,517.00

25003

City of Norfolk

Svc

139.75

25004

City of Plainview

RBDG Loan Pmt

307.91

25005

City of Plainview

LB840 Loan Pmt

191.49

25006

City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund

Pmt

2,000.00

25007

Classic Rentals

188.80

25008

Dave Friedrich

Meter Deposit Refund

64.44

25009

Dd Steel LLC

46.24

25010

Eakes Office Solutions

Copier Contract

186.98

25011

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hotel Rooms

519.80

25012

Floor Maintenance

131.08

25013

HFMNCO LLC

Svc- House Demolition

3,500.00

25014

Hoffart Machine Repair

72.30

25015

Hollman Media

Svc

100.00

25016

Hometown Leasing

Copier Leases

321.49

25017

Ingram Library Services

Books/Audiobooks

471.58

25018

Itron Inc

Annual Svc Contract

2,978.60

25019

Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment

86.90

25020

Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO

Legal Fees

800.00

25021

Jones Automotive

Equip-2024 Dodge Durango

14,500.31

25022

Kayci Daudt

Intern Pay- Library

40.00

25023

Klown Doll Museum

Reim- PBCF Grant

2,000.00

25024

LP Gill Inc

Svc

8,606.01

25025

Leak Investigators LLC

Svc- Pool Repairs

10,000.00

25026

Mahaska

62.50

25027

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc

41.64

25028

Mitch’s Food Center

122.06

25029

MEAN

Conf. Registration

400.00

25030

NDEE- Fiscal Services

Pool Operating Permit

40.00

25031

NE Public Health Env Lab

Water Samples

290.00

25032

Norfolk Daily News

Svc

12.18

25033

NCPPD

Svc

10,948.51

25034

VOID

25035

Pierce Broadband Networks

Svc

56.43

25036

Plainview Auto Supply

419.66

25037

Plainview News

Ads/Su/Legals

640.59

25038

Plainview Telephone Co Inc

Svc

973.94

25039

Schaefer Grain Co

Svc

231.00

25040

Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc

360.00

25041

Steinkraus Service

Fuel/Flat Repair

4,328.40

25042

Truck Center Companies

125.86

25043

Volkman

136.00

25044

Walton Appliance & Repair

58.00

25045

Western Oil Inc

Fuel

266.73

ACH

Allied Benefit Services

Emp Health Ins

14,478.26

ACH

Black Hills Energy

Svc

1,461.54

ACH

Casey’s Business MasterCard

Fuel

138.30

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

586.43

ACH

Clover Merchant Bankcard

Credit Card Processing Fees

10.00

ACH

Crashplan Pro

Svc

9.99

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

6,801.24

ACH

EFTPS

Fed W/H Tax

5,204.21

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,739.31

ACH

Empower Retirement

Pension

1,941.41

ACH

First Data Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine Fees

2.14

ACH

First Data Merchant Svcs

Credit Card Machine Fees

24.61

ACH

Dearborn Life Ins Co

Emp Ins

60.00

ACH

Healthplan Svcs Inc

Emp Vision Ins

105.30

ACH

Midwest Bank

Svc Charge

50.00

ACH

Nebraska CLASS

Transfer from General

3,668.09

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

State W/H Tax

1,700.60

ACH

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

1,430.59

ACH

Synchrony Bank/Amazon

747.93

ACH

USPS

Postage

1.12

ACH

Zoom Video Comm Inc

Svc

17.11

CITY OF PLAINVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY

1038

CDS Inspections

Service

1,200.00