MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026

 

A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 13^th day of January at 6:30 o’clock P.M. 

 

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

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.

 

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

 

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

 

Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.

Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator

 

Janovec moved to approve the council meeting minutes from December 9^th. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

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

 

Manor Administrator report was given by Juleen Johnson which included updates on the proposed building expansion and renovation. Clark and Enersen is proposing approximately $4 million for the entire project cost which would include relocating the laundry facility upstairs and expansion of the assisted living facility. Staffing updates were given and a 3% cost of living raise will be given to all employees. Regular meetings of the Manor board will be on the last Tuesday of the month at 8:30 AM.

 

Police Chief Hallock reported on December activity of the department which included 4 warrant arrests and 10 other agency assists. Hallock has applied for a grant through Region 11 to help with the costs of the handgun optics.

 

City Clerk Retzlaff stated that she will be meeting with NENEDD representatives and Manor Administrator Johnson next week to discuss possible grant options for the Manor expansion and renovation project.

 

City Administrator Tarr stated that the City workers had removed trees on south 9^th Street by the railroad tracks. Mayor Smith and Tarr met with the Ballbackers to discuss plans for the upcoming seasons.

 

Mayor Smith recommended Brian Richter to serve on the Advisory Board for Parks and Pools through December 2026. Sanne moved to approve the appointment. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Mayor Smith recommended Candi Johnson to serve on the Housing Board through December 2029. Sanne moved to approve the appointment. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Discussion on employee health insurance renewal effective February 1, 2026 was held with agent Josh Sirek joining via phone. The current plan of the City with Allstate, now Nationwide, is a monthly premium of $14,622.45 with renewal increase of 6.91% totaling $15,632.48 monthly. Sanne moved to approve the renewal of the current City of Plainview group health insurance plan with Nationwide. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Sanne moved to approve the contract with Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC for waste collection and disposal with an annual service charge of $73,596 effective February 1, 2026. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #740

 

WHEREAS, the City Street Superintendent has prepared and presented a One Year and Six Year Plan for Street Improvement Program for the City of Plainview, and

 

WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on the 11^th day of November 2025 and the 9^th day of December 2025 to present this plan and there were no objections to said plan;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Mayor and City Council of Plainview, Nebraska, that the plans and data as furnished are hereby in all things accepted and adopted.

 

1. M493 (65) 2025-2026 – Concrete surfacing of Pilcher Avenue from Fifth Street to Sixth Street - $200,000
2. M493 (38) 2025-2026 – Concrete surfacing of Lincoln Avenue from Second Street to Third Street - $100,000
3. M493(64) 2025-2026 – Concrete surfacing of Pine Street from Lincoln Avenue to Harper Avenue; Harper Avenue from Pine Street to King Street - $183,000
4. M493(44) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Euclid Avenue from Third Street to Fifth Street - $100,000
5. M493 (57) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Woodland Avenue from Fourth Street to Ninth Street - $543,000
6. M493 (55) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Pilcher Avenue from Pond Street to Plum Street - $132,000
7. M493 (59) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Pond Street from Park Avenue to Pilcher Avenue - $101,000
8. M493 (63) FUTURE- Concrete surfacing of Seventh Street from Park Avenue to Pilcher Avenue; Pilcher Avenue from Seventh Street to Eighth Street; Eighth Street from Pilcher Avenue to Park Avenue - $418,000
9. M493 (66) FUTURE – Gravel surfacing Fifth Street from Euclid Avenue to Ohio Avenue $40,000
10. M493 (67) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Fourth Street from Euclid Avenue to Ohio Avenue - $200,000
11. M493(68) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Fourth Street from Line Street to Locust Avenue $200,000
12. M493(69) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Line Street from Fourth Street to Ninth Street $500,000
13. M493(70) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Grant Avenue from Fourth to Fifth Street $100,000
14. M493(71) FUTURE- Concrete surfacing of Fifth Street from Euclid Avenue to Ellsworth Avenue $220,000

 

Council member Born seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #740 is passed and adopted.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #741

 

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 105 S. MAPLE STREET VIA PUBLIC SALES SUBJECT TO A CONDITION SUBSEQUENT

 

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”):

 

Lot 18 and the South 10 feet of Lot 19, Block 9, Kimball and Blair’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 for $4,999.00 to the first individual or entity providing the same to the City Clerk and agreeing to the terms of Section 2.

 

Section 2. The buyer under Section 1 shall receive a quitclaim deed and shall pay all recording costs, documentary stamp taxes, and any other fee to record the deed. Furthermore, the conveyance shall be subject to a condition subsequent regarding the improvement of the property. The buyer shall covenant to:

 

1. Commence Construction: Obtain a valid building permit and commence physical construction of a permanent commercial improvement to the real estate within twelve (12) months of the date of closing. “Commence construction” shall be defined as the completion of the foundation or pouring of the slab.
2. Complete Construction: Substantially complete said improvement, evidenced by a Certificate of Occupancy or equivalent inspection approval by the City, within twenty-four (24) months of the date of closing.
3. Reversionary Clause: In the event the buyer fails to strictly comply with the covenants set forth above, title to the real estate shall, at the option of the City of Plainview, revert to the City. This right of reverter shall be clearly stated in the quitclaim deed and shall run with the land for a period of twenty-six (26) months from the date of closing.

 

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 Doty seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #741 is passed and adopted

 

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Janovec to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1017. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1017 waived.

 

Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Born to approve Ordinance No. 1017. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 4-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1017 approved.

 

ORDINANCE #1017

 

AN ORDINANCE TO CONFIRM THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW LOCATED AT 517 W LOCUST AVENUE IN PLAINVIEW TO JAMES ASCHOFF.

 

Sanne moved to approve the Agreement for Conveyance of Real Estate and Release of Claims between the City of Plainview and James Aschoff for the property at 517 W. Locust Avenue. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

City Administrator Tarr presented 3 bids that had been received for the demolition of the property at 414 W. Locust Avenue; DirtWorks $16,000; Hoffman Construction $15,000; Evan Aschoff $19,275. Sanne moved to accept the bid from Hoffman Construction for $15,000. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

A bid from Altwine Electric for a generator for the City shop and new police station was received for $12,500 plus installation costs. City Administrator Tarr stated that a grant of $10,000 has been awarded that will be applied to the cost of the generator. Sanne moved to approve the installation of the generator as presented. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Sanne moved to approve the Application for Payment No. 4 Final from NLC, LLC for Project 351-A1-004 for Lincoln and Pine Street paving in the amount of $158,149.24. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Sanne moved to approve the Keno grant for Plainview Post Prom in the amount of $1,875 for activities at the YMCA and gifts for students. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Born moved to approve the Special Designated Liquor Licenses for St. Paul’s Catholic Church Fish Frys for the following dates: February 20, 2026 (alternate date February 27,2026) 4:00-11:00 PM; March 6, 2026 (alternate date March 13,2026) 4:00-11:00 PM; March 20,2026 (alternate date March 27,2026) 4:00-11:00 PM.   Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Sanne moved to approve the Manor Administrator Contract effective February 1, 2026 for Juleen Johnson with an annual salary of $147,366.90. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2 with Born, Sanne and Mayor Smith voting yes, Janovec and Doty voting no.

 

City Administrator Tarr discussed a proposed Lagoon Land Apply project for discharge of the City of Plainview lagoon. More information will be presented at future council meetings.

 

Mayor Smith will bring back information on procedures for the removal and storage of abandoned/nuisance vehicles to the February council meeting.

 

The City personnel committee will meet with the Manor Board personnel committee to go over the Manor Administrator contract prior to the approval in 2027.

 

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

 

 

TIME:  7:57 P.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

_______________________________

 

Robert Smith, Mayor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

 

 

________________________________

Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer

 

 

I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Plainview, Nebraska, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of proceedings had and done by the Mayor and Council on 1/13/2026; 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

 

16135	Postmaster	Postage	37.85
16136	New York Life	Emp Ins	92.20
16137	City of Plainview	IRP Loan Pmt	359.43
16138	City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing	Housing Loan Pmt	50.60
16139	Doosan Bobcat North America Inc	Equip	20,000.00
16140	Midwest Bank	Loan Pmt	4,293.76
16141	2 A.M Signs & Graphics	Su	450.00
16142	Tech Harbor Digital	Svc	75.00
16143	CMBA Architects	Svc- Comm Center	679.93
16144	Alby's Electric	Su	24.08
16145	Fairfield Inn & Suites	Hotel Room	279.90
16146	NCPPD	Svc	6,773.13
16147	Pierce Co Treasurer	Real Estate Tax 2025	1,935.68
16148	Postmaster	Postage	33.80
16149	LARM	Gen Liability Ins	114,314.00
16150	Top Pack Defense	Su- Police	1,892.40
16151	Allo Business	Svc	79.20
16152	Western Oil Inc	Fuel	474.97
16153	Visa	Su	547.42
16154	Nebraska DWEE	Water License- K Hilpipre	115.00
16155	Schilousky Lawn Care	Svc- Ballfields	375.00
16156	MASA	Emp Ins	140.00
16157	Christopher VanHouten	Reim- 105 S Maple	4,999.00
16158	Postmaster	Postage	33.80
16159	CDS Inspections & Beyond	Svc	204.50
16160	Madison Co Bank	Loan Pmt	7,426.09
16161	Verizon Wireless	Cellphones	440.09
16162	City of Plainview	Pool Sales Tax	6,484.34
16163	City of Plainview	Library Sales Tax	4,322.90
16164	City of Plainview	Manor Sales Tax	4,322.90
16165	City of Plainview	Eco Dev Sales Tax	4,322.90
16166	City of Plainview	IRP Loan Pmt	1,017.04
16167	City of Plainview	RBDG Loan Pmt	256.09
16168	Pierce Co Treasurer	License Fee	20.00
16169	Midwest Bank	Emp HSA	881.00
26545
THRU
26554	City Employees	Payroll 12-15-2025	25,353.67
26555
THRU
26557	City Employees	Payroll 12-30-2025	22,586.01
26558	Aflac	Emp Ins	294.58
26559	Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc	Su	94.69
26560	Allstar Parts LLC	Su	18.98
26561	Altwine Hardware & Home LLC	Su	814.40
26562	Andrew Funston	Reim	21.00
26563	Auto Value- Norfolk	Su	730.98
26564	Bomgaars	Su	64.83
26565	Bud's Sanitary Service LLC	Svc	5,517.00
26566	Casey's Business MasterCard	Fuel	153.15
26567	Chad's Tire Service	Svc	127.50
26568	Cintas	Su	298.44
26569	City of Plainview	IRP Loan Pmt	359.43
26570	City of Plainview	RBDG Loan Pmt	300.00
26571	City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing	Housing Loan Pmt	50.60
26572	Classic Rentals	Svc/Su	196.48
26573	Enview Security	Equip	788.00
26574	Farmers Pride	Su	26.61
26575	Foxster Opco LLC dba CTS Software	Software-HandiVan	4,020.00
26576	GPM Environmental Solutions LLC	Svc	448.00
26577	Hoffart Machine Repair	Svc	74.00
26578	Hometown Leasing	Copier Lease	347.32
26579	Ingram Library Services	Books/Audiobooks	365.75
26580	Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO	Legal Fees	800.00
26581	Jody Born	Reim	328.00
26582	L.P. Gill Inc	Svc	8,171.99
26583	LARM	Gen Liability Ins	128.64
26584	Mahaska	Su	97.92
26585	Matheson Tri-Gas Inc	Su	411.65
26586	Menards	Su	277.88
26587	Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers	Svc	150.00
26588	Mitch's Food Center	Su	416.29
26589	Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha	Su	3,515.34
26590	NE Public Health Env Lab	Svc	403.00
26591	NCPPD	Svc	8,041.19
26592	VOID
26593	One Call Concepts Inc	Svc	69.50
26594	Pierce Broadband Networks	Svc	56.78
26595	Plainview Public Schools	Ord Fees 2025/Tobacco Lic Fees	2,063.75
26596	Plainview Rural Fire Protection Dist	Qtrly Interlocal/Grant Pmt	39,500.00
26597	Plainview Telephone Co	Svc	1,171.75
26598	Schaefer Grain Co	Scale Tickets	267.00
26599	Seth Williams Electric	Svc	190.00
26600	Steinkraus Service	Fuel/Repair/Su	3,451.65
26601	The Glass Edge Inc	Equip	3,996.00
26602	Truck Center Companies	Su	79.46
26603	Verizon Wireless	Cellphones	440.13
26604	Workwise Compliance	Su	902.87
ACH	Aflac Inc	Emp Ins	243.32
ACH	Aflac Inc	Emp Ins	243.32
ACH	Allied Benefit Services	Emp Health Ins	14,622.45
ACH	American Red Cross	Su	300.00
ACH	Black Hills Energy	Svc	1,022.01
ACH	Blue360 Media LLC	Su	201.81
ACH	Colonial Life Processing Center	Emp Ins	705.64
ACH	Crashplan Pro	Svc	9.99
ACH	EFTPS	Fed W/H Tax	7,177.26
ACH	EFTPS	Fed W/H Tax	7,549.55
ACH	Empower Retirement	Pension	2,466.51
ACH	Empower Retirement	Pension	2,466.51
ACH	Dearborn Life Ins Co	Emp Ins	60.00
ACH	FP Finance Program	Postage Machine Lease	98.95
ACH	Healthplan Services Inc	Emp Ins	75.90
ACH	Midwest Bank	Merch Capture Svc	50.00
ACH	Midwest Bank	NSF Return	92.96
ACH	Midwest Bank	Stop Pmt	31.00
ACH	Midwest Bank	Stop Pmt	31.00
ACH	Midwest Bank	NSF Return	106.34
ACH	Midwest Bank	NSF Return	101.17
ACH	NE Dept of Revenue	State W/H Tax	1,507.74
ACH	NE Dept of Revenue	Sales & Use Tax	2,002.01
ACH	NPAIT	Gen Acct Int- November	2,201.16
ACH	PoliceOne Academy	Svc	99.00
ACH	Synchrony Bank/Amazon	Su	37.90
ACH	Synchrony Bank/Amazon	Su	213.69
ACH	USPS	Postage	353.80
ACH	Zoom Video Comm Inc	Svc	16.99

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX

 

1311	Plainview News	Legals	9.27
1312	Pierce County Treasurer	Real Estate Taxes	201.98

 

KENO ACCOUNT

 

1191

City of Plainview

Grant- RV Dump

5314.52