REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
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 September at 6:30 o’clock P.M.
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Schlote; Council Members: Alder, Yosten and Sanne Absent: Smith
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.
Yosten moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from August 9th. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approved claims and payroll. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
No Manor report was given.
Police Chief Hallock presented the council with call dispatch logs that will be used going forward to keep the council updated on the activity of the department and reminded the council to keep any names listed confidential.
No Economic Development report was given.
City Administrator Tarr gave an update for the City Superintendent which included concrete work around town and that the pool leaks had been detected in the seams of the structure. Estimates to repair are around $40,000 for the seams with additional costs for pumps and filters. Tarr will publish request for bids for the repairs.
No City Attorney report was given.
Updated Ordinances on rules and regulations for nuisances were presented to the council for review. The notice procedure for nuisance abatements would now proceed through legal counsel and eliminate the use of the health board.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Alder to approve Ordinance No. 981 on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Alder, Yosten and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 981 approved on its first reading.
It was moved by Sanne and seconded by Alder to waive the second and third readings and approve Ordinance No. 981. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Alder, Yosten and Sanne. The following voted NAY: none. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 981 approved on its second and third readings
ORDINANCE #981
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE AND PROVIDE FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING NUISANCES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; TO ESTABLISH WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
- Section 1. The following Ordinance in Chapter 6, Article 3, of the Plainview Municipal Code is hereby amended, adopted and shall be incorporated to read and provide as follows:
- 6-337 NUISANCES
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Yosten to approve Ordinance No. 982 on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Alder, Yosten and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 982 approved on its first reading.
It was moved by Sanne and seconded by Alder to waive the second and third readings and approve Ordinance No. 982. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Alder, Yosten and Sanne. The following voted NAY: none. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 982 approved on its second and third readings
ORDINANCE #982
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE AND PROVIDE FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING NUISANCES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; TO ESTABLISH WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA:
- Section 1. The following Ordinances in Chapter 4, Article 3, of the Plainview Municipal Code are hereby amended, adopted and shall be incorporated to read and provide as follows:
- 4-302 NUISANCES; SPECIFICALLY DEFINED
- 4-303 NOTICE PROCEDURE; ABATEMENT
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Alder to approve Ordinance No. 983 on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Alder, Yosten and Sanne. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 983 approved on its first reading.
It was moved by Sanne and seconded by Alder to waive the second and third readings and approve Ordinance No. 983. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Alder, Yosten and Sanne. The following voted NAY: none. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 983 approved on its second and third readings
ORDINANCE #983
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE AND PROVIDE FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING NUISANCES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; TO ESTABLISH WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA:
- Section 1. Ordinance §4-402 in Chapter 4, Article 4, of the Plainview Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
- Section 2. Any other ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof are hereby repealed.
- Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by State Law.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #654
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview has reviewed and taken public and official comment on the replacement of stop signs and other traffic control requirements within the city; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that adjustments in the placement of stop signs and other traffic control requirements will serve the best interests of the citizens of Plainview;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, THAT:
- That stop signs shall be Removed from their existing location, as follows:
West bound stop sign at Woodland and King
East bound stop sign at Woodland and King
West bound stop sign at King and Pilcher
North bound stop sign at West and Euclid
North bound stop sign at West and Lincoln
South bound stop sign at West and Lincoln
East bound stop sign at Woodland and Maple
West bound stop sign at Woodland and Pine
East bound stop sign at Woodland and Pine
South bound stop sign at West and Locust and Front
North bound stop sign at West and Locust and Front
- That traffic control signs shall be Placed in new locations as follows:
West bounds yield sign on Locust at West and Front
- That other traffic control requirements shall be created and posted as follows:
Parking only on West side of street on North Elm Street from Woodland to Lincoln
Parking only on South side of street on Harper from West to Main
Council member Yosten seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Alder, Yosten, Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #654 is passed
and adopted.
City Clerk Retzlaff requested to open a new checking account at Midwest Bank for the NAHTF Grant funds. The account will be non-interest bearing and a formal Resolution will be passed at the October meeting. Sanne moved to open the account. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0 with Yosten abstaining.
Police Chief Hallock introduced Andrew Funston who had applied for the full-time police officer position. Funston gave a brief overview about himself. Hallock stated that if hired Funston would begin employment on October 3. Sanne moved to approve the hire of Funston. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Hallock recommended starting Funston at $18.50 per hour with an increase to $19.50 following completion of training. The next training will be held in January with Funston set to be certified by April of 2023. Sanne moved to approve the wage. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
City Administrator Tarr presented the proposed budgeted employee wages for fiscal year 2022-2023. Budgeted wages for full time employees are as follows: Deputy Clerk $39,250, Police Chief $54,080, City Superintendent $59,720, City Street Superintendent $56,263, City Clerk/Treasurer $52,422, City Maintenance $46,830, City Solid Waste $49,060, City Administrator $80,628, Library Director $37,502, Police Officer $38,480. Part time hourly wages are Children’s Librarian $15.50, Part-time Librarian $10.50, Economic Development Director $18.00, Handivan Driver $10.50. Sanne moved to approve the budgeted wages. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1 with Yosten voting no.
The regular city council meeting in November is scheduled for the November 8th, which is also the date of the general election. Sanne moved to change the November meeting to November 7th at 6:30 PM. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
City Administrator Tarr gave an overview of the proposed budget for FY 2022-2023. A budget hearing will be held on September 20th at 7:30 PM at the library. A few key expenses budgeted for this coming year are flooring and HVAC at the City Office, GO Bonds for the library and street, paving projects, repairs to the pool and park sidewalks and updates to the ballfield bathrooms. The total budget for the City of Plainview is $8.2 million which also includes the Plainview Manor budget of $3.1 million. The levy for the City of Plainview will decrease from .66 in FY 2021-2022 to .61 in 2022-2023.
Police Chief Hallock reminded citizens that due to increased break-ins to remove keys and valuables from vehicles. The new dispatch system is working well.
Sanne moved to adjourn the meeting. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0
TIME: 7:14 P.M.
_______________________________
Brian Schlote, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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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 9/13/2022; 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.
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Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer (SEAL)
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15102 |
Postmaster |
Postage |
9.30 |
|
15103 |
City of Plainview |
LIWHAP Pmt |
175.20 |
|
15105 |
Western Oil Inc |
Fuel |
870.40 |
|
15106 |
Verizon Wireless |
Cellphones |
492.28 |
|
15107 |
City of Plainview |
C&D Pmt - NDOT |
367.50 |
|
15108 |
City of Plainview |
RBDG Pmt |
346.43 |
|
15109 |
City of Plainview |
IRP Pmt |
381.07 |
|
15110 |
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing |
Housing Loan Pmt |
92.60 |
|
15111 |
Plainview News |
Ads/Legals/Su |
1,901.46 |
|
15112 |
MASA |
Emp Ins |
126.00 |
|
15113 |
City of Sioux City IA Customer Svc |
Equip |
50,000.00 |
|
15114 |
City of Plainview |
Pool Sales Tax |
7,945.85 |
|
15115 |
City of Plainview |
Library Sales Tax |
4,319.81 |
|
15116 |
City of Plainview |
Manor Sales Tax |
4,319.81 |
|
15117 |
City of Plainview |
Eco Dev Sales Tax |
4,319.81 |
|
15118 |
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing |
Housing Loan Pmt |
51.52 |
|
15119 |
Midwest Bank |
Emp HSA |
700.00 |
|
15120 |
New York Life |
Emp Ins |
92.20 |
|
15121 |
Postmaster |
Postage |
253.88 |
|
15122 |
City of Plv Housing Auth |
Housing Loan Pmt |
211.00 |
|
23861 |
|||
|
23873 |
City Employees |
Payroll 8-15-2022 |
24,035.21 |
|
23874 |
|||
|
23884 |
City Employees |
Payroll 8-30-2022 |
15,975.21 |
|
23885 |
3-D Autobody Inc |
Repairs- HandiVan |
1,560.00 |
|
23886 |
Aflac |
Emp Ins |
704.08 |
|
23887 |
Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc |
Su |
231.44 |
|
23888 |
Barco |
Su |
1,247.86 |
|
23889 |
Baum Hydraulics Corp |
Su |
136.56 |
|
23890 |
Bob Smith |
Reim |
224.68 |
|
23891 |
Bonta Lawn Care |
Svc |
120.00 |
|
23892 |
Bud's Sanitary Service LLC |
Svc |
5,517.00 |
|
23893 |
City of Plainview |
LB840 Pmt |
80.00 |
|
23894 |
City of Plainview C&D Sinking Fund |
Pmt |
2,000.00 |
|
23895 |
City of Plv Housing Auth |
Housing Loan Pmt |
100.00 |
|
23896 |
City of Plv Osm/Plv Housing |
Housing Loan Pmt |
51.51 |
|
23897 |
Classic Rentals |
Su |
207.24 |
|
23898 |
Bruce Curtiss dba Curtiss Law Office |
Legal Fees |
1,250.00 |
|
23899 |
Dd Steel LLC |
Su |
398.77 |
|
23900 |
Donna Christiansen |
Reim |
41.29 |
|
23901 |
Dutton-Lainson Co |
Temetra Meter Reader |
3,204.66 |
|
23902 |
Eakes Office Solutions |
Copier Lease |
55.00 |
|
23903 |
Fairfield Inn & Suites |
Hotel Rooms |
243.90 |
|
23904 |
Fitzgerald, Vetter & Temple |
Legal Fees |
828.00 |
|
23905 |
Floor Maintenance |
Su |
165.84 |
|
23906 |
GPM Environmental Solutions LLC |
Equip |
4,548.70 |
|
23907 |
Heartland Fire Protection Inc |
Fire Extinguisher Inspection |
1,294.70 |
|
23908 |
Hollman Media |
Svc |
175.00 |
|
23909 |
Hometown Leasing |
Copier Lease |
247.19 |
|
23910 |
Ingram Library Services |
Books/Audiobooks |
466.42 |
|
23911 |
Jack's Uniform & Equipment |
Su |
159.95 |
|
23912 |
Kimball-Midwest |
Su |
103.32 |
|
23913 |
L.P. Gill Inc |
Svc |
16,376.93 |
|
23914 |
League of NE Municipalities |
Membership Dues |
2,164.00 |
|
23915 |
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc |
Su |
37.33 |
|
23916 |
Midwest Laboratories Inc |
Water Samples |
380.00 |
|
23917 |
Mitch's Food Center |
Su |
1,080.39 |
|
23918 |
Municipal Chemical Supply LLC |
Su |
400.00 |
|
23919 |
Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha |
Su |
9,336.59 |
|
23920 |
NDEE- Fiscal Services |
Permit C&D/Transfer |
1,250.00 |
|
23921 |
NE Public Health Env Lab |
Water Samples |
212.00 |
|
23922 |
Nebraska Library Assoc |
Registration Fee |
95.00 |
|
23923 |
Nebraska Municipal Clerks Assoc |
Dues |
100.00 |
|
23924 |
NMPP |
Su |
55.00 |
|
23925 |
NCPPD |
Svc |
12,632.64 |
|
23926 |
VOID |
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|
23927 |
Petersen Electric |
Svc |
551.70 |
|
23928 |
Pierce Broadband Networks |
Svc |
132.10 |
|
23929 |
Plainview Auto Supply Inc |
Su |
98.73 |
|
23930 |
Plainview Public Schools |
Liq. Lic Fees |
100.00 |
|
23931 |
Plainview Telephone Co Inc |
Svc |
1,224.90 |
|
23932 |
Precision IT |
Svc |
78.75 |
|
23933 |
Rueter's |
Su |
822.60 |
|
23934 |
Rutjens Construction Inc |
Equip/Svc |
17,060.00 |
|
23935 |
Schaefer Grain Co |
Scale Tickets |
531.00 |
|
23936 |
Stan Houston Equip Co Inc |
Equip Rental |
436.00 |
|
23937 |
Steinkraus Service |
Fuel/Repairs/Tires |
4,908.14 |
|
23938 |
Tamela Korth |
Reim |
126.25 |
|
23939 |
The Library Store Inc |
Books |
33.10 |
|
23940 |
Travis Jelinek |
Meter Deposit Refund |
61.08 |
|
23941 |
Truck Center Companies |
Svc |
304.56 |
|
23942 |
Utilities Section |
Membership Dues |
852.00 |
|
23943 |
Water Tower Bond Acct |
Pmt |
2,800.83 |
|
23944 |
West Hodson Lumber |
Su |
1,138.25 |
|
23945 |
Willow Creek Vet Svc |
Svc |
422.00 |
|
ACH |
Allied Benefit Services |
Emp Ins |
12,181.40 |
|
ACH |
Black Hills Energy |
Svc |
646.33 |
|
ACH |
Casey's Business MasterCard |
Fuel |
3,271.97 |
|
ACH |
City of Plainview |
Transfer to DTR Grant Fund |
25,256.08 |
|
ACH |
Comm Bankers Merch Svc |
CC Processing Fees |
1,180.92 |
|
ACH |
CrashPlan Pro |
Svc |
9.99 |
|
ACH |
Deluxe Business Checks |
Checks |
228.49 |
|
ACH |
EFTPS |
Fed W/H Tax |
7,427.42 |
|
ACH |
EFTPS |
Fed W/H Tax |
4,793.15 |
|
ACH |
Empower Retirement |
Pension |
2,245.43 |
|
ACH |
Empower Retirement |
Pension |
1,910.61 |
|
ACH |
Dearborn Life Ins Co |
Emp Ins |
60.00 |
|
ACH |
Healthplan Svcs Inc |
Emp Ins |
82.20 |
|
ACH |
Midwest Bank |
Merch Capture Svc |
50.00 |
|
ACH |
Midwest Bank |
NSF Return |
148.61 |
|
ACH |
NE Dept of Revenue |
State W/H Tax |
1,921.15 |
|
ACH |
NE Dept of Revenue |
Sales & Use Tax |
1,640.53 |
|
ACH |
Zoom Video Comm Inc |
Svc |
15.81 |
