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 12^th 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.

 

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

 

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.

 

Janovec moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from February 13^th. 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 30^th at 10:30 AM. The new ice machine was purchased and the walk in freezer/cooler will be delivered on April 14^th.

 

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 9^th. 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:

 

1. 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 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 #697 is passed and adopted.

 

 

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:

 

1. The following streets are closed to thru traffic from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

*Locust Avenue between West and King Streets

*Main Street south of Highway 20 to Front Street

*Maple Street south of Highway 20 to approximately 100 feet south of Locust Avenue

*Elm Street from Front Street to approximately 95 feet north of Locust Avenue

*Front Street from Elm Street to Maple Street

 

 

Council member 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 #698 is passed and adopted.

 

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 13^th 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 18^th 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	Su	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	Su	955.72
25000	Altwine Hardware & Home LLC	Su	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	Su	188.80
25008	Dave Friedrich	Meter Deposit Refund	64.44
25009	Dd Steel LLC	Su	46.24
25010	Eakes Office Solutions	Su	186.98
25011	Fairfield Inn & Suites	Hotel Rooms	519.80
25012	Floor Maintenance	Su	131.08
25013	HFMNCO LLC	Svc 107 W Locust	3,500.00
25014	Hoffart Machine Repair	Su	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	Su	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	Su	62.50
25027	Matheson Tri- Gas Inc	Su	41.64
25028	Mitch's Food Center	Su	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	Su	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	Su	360.00
25041	Steinkraus Service	Fuel/Repairs	4,328.40
25042	Truck Center Companies	Su	125.86
25043	Volkman	Su	136.00
25044	Walton Appliance & Repair	Su	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	Su	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	Su	91.64
ACH	Synchrony Bank/Amazon	Su	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