03/01/2022 Regular Meeting
MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING
March 1, 2022
Mayor Knoke called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Advanced notice of the meeting was given by publication in The Sentinel, the appointed method for giving advanced notice. All proceedings shown were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Judith Knoke presided, and City Clerk John R. Schwab recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Kristen Milton, David Sladek, Jeremy Collier, & Shane Stutzman. A quorum being present, and the meeting duly convened, the following proceedings were had and done.
Mayor Knoke lead the meeting in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
As required by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, Mayor Knoke announced that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act has been posted on the south door of the City Hall meeting room for all in attendance to review.
Motion by Collier, seconded by Sladek to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2022, meeting. On roll call voting ayes Stutzman, Milton, Sladek, and Collier. Nays none.
Motion by Collier, seconded by Stutzman to approve the February Treasurer report. On roll call voting ayes Milton, Sladek, Stutzman, and Collier. Nays none.
Hospital Financial report None
Motion by Sladek, seconded by Milton to approve the claims and payroll. On roll call voting ayes Collier, Stutzman, Milton, and Sladek. Nays none.
The claims approved were as follows: February Payroll, 26426.96; Ameritas, 1651.75; EFTPS, 3924.08; NE Dept of Rev SWH, 653.28; Baker & Taylor Books, su 35.72;BCBS of NE, fe 7753.22; Center Point Large Print, su 91.08; Jacob & Johnathan Clouse, fe 450.00; Consolidated Management Co, se 250.60;Core & Main, su 1164.44;First Wireless, se 297.25; Follet School Solutions, su 887.86; Gale, su 45.73;Hometown Leasing, fe 88.78; Husker Electric Supply Co, su 325.00;Lakeview Books, su 148.84;Matheson Tri-gas, su 40.63; NE law Enforcement Training Center, fe 175.00; Ne Public Health Enviro lab, fe 313.00; NMC Exchange LLC, se 154.30; Nebraska Environmental Products fe, 40.00;Norris Public Power District, fe 6314.00; Diane Odoski, re 321.36; Paper Tiger Shredding, fe 30.00; Ogden Publications, su 38.90; Sandry Fire Supply, su 501.75; Marvin Slepicka, fe 2000.00;Scholl Enterprises Inc/Steves Repair, fe 277.44; Susan Fortune, fe 468.00;Waste Connections of Nebraska, fe 660.00; Darla Welch, fe 450.00; White Electric Supply Co, su 1022.92; Total Claims Approved 56962.99
Mayor Knoke introduced and read Resolution #22-03.
RESOLUTION #22-03
Little Blue NRD and Lower Big Blue NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Motion by Stutzman, seconded by Sladek to approve Resolution #22-03. On roll call voting ayes Collier, Milton, Sladek, Stutzman. Nays none.
Discussion was held regarding moving buildings in the municipality. More research is needed. No action taken.
Discussion was held regarding the purchase of a server for city hall. Motion by Stutzman, seconded by Sladek to purchase the quoted server HP Proliant ML350 Gen 10 with 32 GB Ram for $6689.00, plus $900.00 labor. On roll call voting ayes Collier, Milton Sladek and Stutzman.
Motion by Milton, seconded by Stutzman to approve the Special Designated License from the American Legion for 6 May 2022. On roll call voting ayes Sladek, Collier, Stutzman, and Milton. Nays none.
Discussion was held on the proposal submitted by AMGL for accounting services. No action taken.
Mayor Knoke reported on the Friend Community Healthcare Systems. Getting closer to opening.
Building Inspector, no report
Fire Department, no report
Chief Shawn Gray reported that Officer Smith has 6 weeks left at the academy.
President Milton commented on the Pool. The play structure is ready.
Billy Baugh public Works Supervisor presented his report.
John R. Schwab City Clerk presented his report. Went to Midwinter Conference February 28 – March 1.
Motion by Sladek, seconded by Stutzman, to enter into executive session to discuss personnel and to invite the city clerk. On roll call voting ayes Collier, Milton, Sladek, and Stutzman. Nays none. Entered into executive session at 8:07 pm.
Motion by Sladek, seconded by Milton to invite Chief Gray into executive session. On roll call voting ayes Collier, Milton, Stutzman, and Sladek. Nays none. Chief Gray invited at 8:10 pm.
Motion by Stutzman, seconded by Collier, to leave executive session. On roll call voting ayes Sladek, Milton, Stutzman, and Collier. Exited executive session at 8:17 pm.
No further business to come before the City Council, motion was made by Collier, seconded by Milton, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye, Milton, Sladek, Collier, and Stutzman. Nays none. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.