REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 14th day of December at 6:30 o’clock P.M.
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Schlote; Council Members: Alder, Smith, Yosten and Sanne Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
Mayor Schlote opened the meeting and announced to individuals in attendance that a full copy of the new Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted on the east wall of the Council Chambers.
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.
Bruce Curtiss was present as City Attorney.
Sanne moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from November 9th. Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve claims and payroll. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
No Manor report was given.
Police Chief Neumann stated that they have issued more citations due to the use of E-Citation equipment.
Susan Norris gave updates on the community building project more planning to occur after the beginning of the year.
At 6:45 PM Mayor Schlote opened the public hearing for zoning regulation to commercial use types, specifically, Small Box Discount Stores.
Mark Fitzgerald presented the changes that had been made to the ordinance regulating zoning regulations on Small Box Discount Stores. The City of Plainview zoning board had recommended the ordinance that Fitzgerald drafted in order to add it to the zoning code book.
At 6:55 PM Sanne moved to close the public hearing. Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Smith to approve Ordinance No. 972 on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Smith, Sanne and Schlote. The following voted NAY: Alder and Yosten. Motion carried 3-2. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 972 approved on its first reading.
Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Sanne to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 972. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Smith and Sanne. The following voted NAY: Alder and Yosten. Motion failed 2-2.
The second reading of Ordinance No. 972 will be held at the next council meeting.
Susan Norris continued her report for Economic Development which included updates on funding for the 4-plex project with the DED. The City is in the finals for a co-share network facility which will be awarded in January.
City Attorney Curtiss gave an update on filling open positions at his office and hopes to have more information at the next meeting.
Sanne moved to approve 20-TFRH-35023 Drawdown #2 in the amount of $1,513.37 for general administration services. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve 20-DTR-005 Drawdown #6 in the amount of $1,970.78 for general administration services. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Ordinance No. 970 amending code section §4-302 Nuisances; Specifically Defined was presented for the second reading.
Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Sanne to approve Ordinance No. 970 on its second reading. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Smith, Sanne and Schlote. The following voted NAY: Alder and Yosten. Motion carried 3-2. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 970 approved on its second reading.
The third reading for Ordinance No. 970 will be held at the next council meeting.
Updates to the interlocal agreement with NENEDD were presented which now includes administration of CDBG grants.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #645
A resolution of the City of Plainview, Nebraska providing for full participation by the City of Plainview, Nebraska, in the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District through the execution of an Intergovernmental agreement.
It is hereby resolved as follows by the City Council of the City of Plainview.
SECTION 1. That the City of Plainview is hereby authorized to join and cooperate with other counties, incorporated villages, and cities that are eligible and may wish to participate in the creation of the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District through the execution of an intergovernmental agreement. Said agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. That all Resolutions and parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by Law.
Council member Alder seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Alder, Smith, Yosten and Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #645 is passed
and adopted.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #646
SIGNING OF THE
YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT
2021
Whereas: State of Nebraska Statues, sections 39-2302, and 39-2511 through 39-2515 details the requirements that must be met in order for a municipality to qualify for an annual Inventive Payment; and
Whereas: The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) requires that each incorporated municipality must annually certify (by December 31st of each year) the appointment of the City Street Superintendent(s) to the NDOT using the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form; and
Whereas: The NDOT requires that each certification shall also include a copy of the documentation of the city street superintendent’s appointment i.e., meeting minutes; showing the appointment of the City Street Superintendent by their name as it appears on their License(if applicable), their License Number (if applicable), and Class of License (if applicable),and type of appointment, i.e. employed, contract (consultant, or interlocal agreement with another incorporated municipality and/or county), and the beginning date of the appointment; and
Whereas: The NDOT also requires that such Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy a resolution of the governing body authorizing the signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson.
Be it resolved that the Mayor of Plainview is hereby authorized to sign the attached Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent completed form(s).
Council member Yosten seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Alder, Smith, Yosten and Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #646 is passed
and adopted.
Discussion was held on increases to rates at the transfer station and C&D site. City Administrator Tarr presented rate increases and proposed updates to City code §4-211 for Transfer Station Rates. Transfer rates would increase to $75/ton with a minimum charge of $15. C&D rates would increase to $65/ton with a minimum charge of $20. Council member Smith moved to accept the proposed rate increases. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. A formal Ordinance will be passed at the next council meeting.
Discussion was held on the sale of the City’s generators and sale of equipment in the power plant. The proposed updates to the City’s electric infrastructure from NCPPD will eliminate the use of the generators. Council asked to hold a town hall meeting to inform the public of reasons for the sale. Smith moved to approve the sale of the generators and power plant equipment. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Discussion was held on the possible purchase of equipment for the transfer station and street department.
A new semi is needed for the transfer station to replace a unit that is not feasible to repair. Transfer Station operator Russ Cleveland had looked at a unit on Tuesday that was presented to the council. Council would like additional information on the history before purchasing.
City Administrator Tarr presented an invoice from Bobcat for a T66 T4 Compact Track Loader to replace the current skid loader. After trade in value of the old unit the purchase price would be $22,981.74. Smith moved to approve purchase of the Bobcat. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-1 with Alder voting no. A formal Resolution will be passed at the next council meeting.
An amendment to the DTR Grant contract was presented to the council which would allow the business owners to pay 20% to the contractor. The invoice would be submitted to the City Clerk for creation of a drawdown by NENEDD and DED. Once the drawdown was received by the City, the contractor would be paid for the remainder of the invoice. The DED had approved the amendment. Sanne moved to approve the amended DTR Grant contract. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council member Smith expressed his thanks for the City’s snow removal during the storm last week.
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Alder to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
TIME: 7:42 P.M.
_______________________________
Brian Schlote, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
________________________________
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer
I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Plainview, Nebraska, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of proceedings had and done by the Mayor and Council on 12/14/2021; that all of the subjects included in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and readily available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk; that such subjects were contained in said agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; that at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; that the said minutes from which the foregoing proceedings have been extracted were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body; that all news media requesting notification concerning meetings of said body were provided advance notification of the time and place of said meeting and the subjects to be discussed at said meeting.
____________________________________
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer (SEAL)
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14856 |
LP Gill Inc |
Svc |
13,946.73 |
|
14857 |
Plainview Family Pharmacy |
Su |
4.99 |
|
14858 |
Verizon Wireless |
Cellphones |
575.93 |
|
14859 |
Western Oil, Inc |
Fuel |
189.50 |
|
14860 |
Hoffart Repair |
Svc |
176.95 |
|
14861 |
Schaefer Grain Co |
Su |
387.00 |
|
14862 |
NCPPD |
Svc |
8,935.13 |
|
14863 |
Postmaster |
Postage |
60.70 |
|
14864 |
City of Plv Housing Auth |
Pmt |
100.00 |
|
14865 |
City of Plainview |
RBDG Pmt Pure Revival |
346.43 |
|
14866 |
City of Plainview |
IRP Pmt Pure Revival |
381.07 |
|
14867 |
Street Improvement Dist |
Assessment Pmts |
4,621.48 |
|
14868 |
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing |
Pmt |
93.51 |
|
14869 |
City of Plainview |
Pool Sales Tax |
7,070.45 |
|
14870 |
City of Plainview |
Library Sales Tax |
3,896.17 |
|
14871 |
City of Plainview |
Manor Sales Tax |
3,896.17 |
|
14872 |
City of Plainview |
Eco Dev Sales Tax |
3,896.17 |
|
14873 |
MASA |
Emp Ins |
126.00 |
|
14874 |
Midwest Bank |
Emp HSA |
500.00 |
|
14875 |
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing |
Pmt |
51.52 |
|
14876 |
Plainview Rural Fire Dist |
Donation Reim |
1,000.00 |
|
14877 |
New York Life |
Emp Ins |
92.20 |
|
14878 |
Postmaster |
Postage |
226.80 |
|
23276 |
|||
|
23278 |
City Employees |
Payroll 11-15-2021 |
17,411.79 |
|
23279 |
|||
|
23282 |
City Employees |
Payroll 11-30-2021 |
16,419.74 |
|
23283 |
AKRS Equipment |
Su |
24.19 |
|
23284 |
Alisha Thilliander |
Meter Deposit Refund |
10.08 |
|
23285 |
American Legal Publishing Corp |
Svc/Su |
908.15 |
|
23286 |
Arnold Oltjenbruns |
Reim |
9.61 |
|
23287 |
Bob Smith |
Reim- Mileage |
193.20 |
|
23288 |
Bomgaars |
Su |
401.08 |
|
23289 |
Bud's Sanitary Service LLC |
Svc |
4,752.00 |
|
23290 |
Carrot-Top Industries |
Su |
769.55 |
|
23291 |
CHI Health |
Svc |
100.00 |
|
23292 |
CHI Health Attn: Finance Acctg |
Svc |
20.00 |
|
23293 |
City of Plainview |
LB840 Pmts |
250.00 |
|
23294 |
City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund |
Pmt |
2,000.00 |
|
23295 |
City of Plv Housing Auth |
Pmt |
100.00 |
|
23296 |
Classic Rentals |
Su |
296.75 |
|
23297 |
Bruce Curtiss dba Curtiss Law Office |
Legal Fees |
7,807.00 |
|
23298 |
Evan Aschoff |
Svc |
1,000.00 |
|
23299 |
Fairfield Inn & Suites |
Hotel Rooms |
233.90 |
|
23300 |
GI Trailer Inc |
Svc/Repairs |
8,807.16 |
|
23301 |
Great Plains Communications |
Svc |
51.13 |
|
23302 |
Hometown Leasing |
Copier Lease |
247.19 |
|
23303 |
Ingram Library Services |
Books/Audiobooks |
655.31 |
|
23304 |
Jack's Uniforms & Equip |
Su |
114.90 |
|
23305 |
Klown Doll Museum |
MEAN Lighting Rebate |
440.00 |
|
23306 |
LP Gill Inc |
Svc |
14,367.30 |
|
23307 |
Mahaska |
Su |
60.12 |
|
23308 |
Manzer Equipment |
Su |
303.02 |
|
23309 |
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc |
Su |
36.60 |
|
23310 |
Midwest Bank |
Safe Deposit Box |
12.00 |
|
23311 |
Mitch's Food Center |
Su |
660.85 |
|
23312 |
Nathan Koertner |
Meter Deposit Refund |
94.74 |
|
23313 |
NDEE- Public Water Operators |
Water Operators Lic |
460.00 |
|
23314 |
NDEE- Fiscal Svcs |
SRF Semi-Annual Pmt |
26,391.64 |
|
23315 |
NE Public Health Env Lab |
Water Samples |
22.00 |
|
23316 |
NMPP |
VSP - PowerMgr |
2,805.00 |
|
23317 |
Noah's Ark Workshop |
Su |
1,369.70 |
|
23318 |
Norfolk Daily News |
Ads |
40.00 |
|
23319 |
NCPPD |
Svc |
9,845.55 |
|
23320 |
VOID |
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|
23321 |
Plainview Auto Supply Inc |
Su |
537.74 |
|
23322 |
Plainview Public Schools |
Tobacco Lic Fees |
20.00 |
|
23323 |
Plainview Telephone Co Inc |
Svc |
1,297.27 |
|
23324 |
POAN |
Membership Dues |
30.00 |
|
23325 |
Police Chiefs Assoc of NE |
Membership Dues |
30.00 |
|
23326 |
Precision IT |
Svc |
55.00 |
|
23327 |
Productivity Plus Account |
Su |
155.00 |
|
23328 |
Rueter's |
Su |
21.94 |
|
23329 |
Schaefer Grain Co |
Su |
470.70 |
|
23330 |
Schoenauer Truck Repair |
Svc |
47.00 |
|
23331 |
Steinkraus Service |
Fuel/Repairs/Tires |
3,229.07 |
|
23332 |
Stuart C Irby Co |
Su |
1,266.03 |
|
23333 |
Tamela Korth |
Reim- Mileage |
97.44 |
|
23334 |
Three Rivers Library System |
Registration |
10.00 |
|
23335 |
Truck Center Companies |
Su |
77.63 |
|
23336 |
Water Tower Bond Acct |
Pmt |
2,800.83 |
|
23337 |
Weldon Parts |
Su |
35.04 |
|
23338 |
West Hodson Lumber |
Su |
210.97 |
|
23339 |
Western Oil, Inc |
Fuel |
299.03 |
|
ACH |
Allied Benefit Services |
Emp Health Ins |
6,302.27 |
|
ACH |
Black Hills Energy |
Svc |
424.71 |
|
ACH |
Comm Bankers Merch Svc |
CC Processing Fees |
969.52 |
|
ACH |
CrashPlan Pro |
Svc |
9.99 |
|
ACH |
CrashPlan Pro |
Svc |
9.99 |
|
ACH |
EFTPS |
Fed W/H Tax |
5,161.39 |
|
ACH |
EFTPS |
Fed W/H Tax |
5,122.54 |
|
ACH |
Family Dollar |
Su |
29.10 |
|
ACH |
Dearborn Life Ins. Co |
Emp Ins |
48.00 |
|
ACH |
Healthplan Svcs Inc |
Emp Ins |
82.20 |
|
ACH |
Mass Mutual |
Pension |
2,184.83 |
|
ACH |
Mass Mutual |
Pension |
2,184.83 |
|
ACH |
Microsoft Office |
Su |
74.89 |
|
ACH |
Midwest Bank |
Stop Pmt |
31.00 |
|
ACH |
Midwest Bank |
Svc |
50.00 |
|
ACH |
NE Dept of Rev |
State W/H Tax |
1,625.91 |
|
ACH |
NE Dept of Rev |
Sales & Use Tax |
1,379.20 |
|
ACH |
Shark Ninja |
Su |
192.59 |
|
ACH |
Synchrony Bank/Amazon |
Su |
41.72 |
|
ACH |
Wal-Mart |
Su |
196.37 |
|
ACH |
Zoom Video Comm Inc |
Svc |
15.81 |
