REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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 7th day of November 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.
Smith moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from October 11th. Alder 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 Hallock reported that October had a lot of activity for the department. Hallock would like to revisit the dog ordinance as she has concerns on the breeds listed for dangerous dogs.
Susan Norris presented the Economic Development report. DTR Grant funding for round 2 has been approved for all but 2 applications, dirt work has started on the 4-plex project and a one day leadership class will be held on November 29th for all elected officials in Pierce County.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #659
SIGNING OF THE
YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT
2022
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 Smith seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Alder, Smith, Yosten, Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #659 is passed and adopted.
Discussion was held on having a Holiday Appreciation meal again or just giving Klown Kash to all City employees and board members. Sanne moved to give $60 to all full time employees, $35 for part time employees and $10 for all board members. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
City Administrator Tarr stated that the City would like to sell excess equipment on Big Iron and a formal Resolution would be presented at the December meeting. Tarr said that the old street sweeper, old backhoe, police Tahoe and old semi-truck. Alder moved to proceed with the sale of the listed equipment. Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Schlote opened the Public Hearing for the One-and-Six Year Street Improvement Plan at 6:45 PM
Community members addressed their concerns on proposed paving projects.
Smith moved to close the public hearing at 6:58 PM. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #658
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 7th day of November 2022 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.
M493 (35) 2022-2023 – Concrete surfacing of Euclid Avenue from Second Street to Third Street – $100,000
M493 (48) 2022-2023 – Concrete surfacing of Ellsworth Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street – $100,000
M493 (65) 2022-2023 – Concrete surfacing of Pilcher Avenue from Fourth Street to Sixth Street and Sixth Street from Pilcher Avenue to Woodland Avenue – $200,000
M493 (46) 2022-2023- Concrete surfacing of Lincoln Avenue approximately 250 feet east of Main Street to approximately 200 feet west of First Street – $250,000
M493 (38) 2022-2023 – Concrete surfacing of Lincoln Avenue from Second Street to Third Street – $100,000
M493(39) 2022-2023 – Concrete surfacing of Ellsworth Avenue from Second Street to Third Street – $100,000
M493 (44) 2022-2023 – Concrete surfacing of Euclid Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street – $100,000
M493 (45) 2022-2023 – Concrete surfacing of Lincoln Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street – $100,000
M493 (57) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Woodland Avenue from Fourth Street to Ninth Street – $543,000
M493 (55) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Pilcher Avenue from Pond Street to Plum Street – $132,000
M493 (59) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Pond Street from Park Avenue to Pilcher Avenue – $101,000
M493 (60) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Congress Street from First Street to Second Street – $90,000
M493 (61) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing grading of Third Street from Congress Street to Locust Avenue – $100,000
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
M493 (64) FUTURE- Concrete surfacing of Pine Street from Lincoln Avenue to Harper Avenue; Harper Avenue from Pine Street to King Street – $183,000
M493 (66) FUTURE – Gravel street Fifth Street from Euclid Avenue to Ohio Avenue $40,000
M493 (67) FUTURE – Concrete surfacing of Fourth Street from Euclid Avenue to Ohio Avenue – $200,000
Council member Smith seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Alder, Smith, Yosten, Sanne. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #658 is passed and adopted.
Mayor Schlote opened the Public Hearing for the LB840 Six Month Review at 7:00 PM
Jodie Altwine reported that the LB840 Board had awarded a $4,300 loan to Mary’s Restaurant for an ice machine and $43,536 for additional matching funds for the NAHTF Housing Project. Susan Norris also gave an overview of all the projects that that LB840 board has supported in the past years.
Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:03 PM. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Discussion was held on an IRP Loan for Altwine Hardware & Home LLC. The IRP loan would be $77,000 with LB840 matching $23,000. Luke and Jodie Altwine were present to speak to the council about their plans for the business with a proposed opening date of April of 2023. The business will be located at 111 S. Main Street in downtown Plainview. Smith moved to approve the IRP Loan. Yosten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Schlote opened the Public Hearing for the Purchase of lots by the City of Plainview Lots 1,2,3,5 and 6 in Block One and Lots 1,2,3 and 4 in Block Two, Johnson’s Subdivision the South 58 feet of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2, Phillips 4th Addition and 5.77 Acres adjoining immediately to the east and north, being Tax Lot 37 in part of NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 33 Township 28 North, Range 4, West of the 6th P.M., Pierce Country, Nebraska at 7:10 PM.
The Plainview Brunswick Community Foundation has looked at locations in town for the proposed Community Center and has talked to Norda Johnson about the purchase of her property located in the northeast area of Plainview. The City of Plainview and Johnson agreed to a purchase price of $81,000 with the City being reimbursed the entire cost from the PBCF. If there is no written remonstrance filed with the Governing Body within 30 days of the published notice, the purchase order can be signed. It was also stated that the PBCF would not be using all of the proposed land and the City would not be able to utilize any of the remaining property until the Community Center plans are finalized.
Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:19 PM. Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve the purchase of the previously mentioned lots from Norda Johnson in the amount of $81,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary paperwork. Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council addressed concerns on lights on flag poles in the City.
Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. Alder seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0
TIME: 7:23 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 11/7/2022; 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.
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer (SEAL)
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City of Plainview
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