April 21, 2008

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, was held in open and public session at 7:30 o'clock p.m., on April 21, 2008, in the City Council Chambers/Library at the City Hall in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, Paul Oestmann and on roll call, the following Council Members answered present: David Genoways, Jim Shields, LeRoy Nelson and Mike Smith.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication or posting, said forms of notice being designated methods for giving notice, an affidavit of publication or a certification of posting being attached to these minutes.

Advance notice of this meeting was also given to the Mayor and all Council Members. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council Members. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

The Mayor presided and the Clerk recorded the proceedings.

Mayor Oestmann publicly stated to all in attendance that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was available for review and indicated the location of such copy in the room where the meeting was being held.

Member Genoways made a motion seconded by Member Nelson to approve the March 17, 2008 minutes as corrected. With members, Shields, Nelson, Smith and Genoways voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Shields made a motion seconded by Member Genoways to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented. With members, Nelson, Smith, Genoways and Shields voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Smith made a motion seconded by Member Nelson to approve the following bills as presented:

OPPD, 2,753.09, utl; MUD, 659.55, utl; Papio M-R NRD, 5,163.35, water; Abe's Trash, 36.26, ser; Advanced Auto, 98.76, sup; Blair Telephone, 315.58, utl; Blue Cross Blue Shield, 798.40, ins; Boyle Hess & Elliott, audit; Bomgaars, 126.94, sup: Calhoun Oil, 643.50, fuel; DPC, 42.00, fee; Conveyance Line Easements, 20,635.00; J. Egr, 573.75,ser; Enterprise, 269.84, pub; Gerhold, 2,212.99. concrete; Great Plains, 20.49, fee; HD Supply, 158.48, sup; Henton Trenching, 10,124.78, ser; Holiday Inn, 119.90, trng; Home Depot, 166.68, sup; IIMC, 140.00, dues; Jays Lawns, 96.10, ser; Lottery Tax, 1,151.13; Max I. Walker, 132.50, ser; Menards, 210.58, sup; Meyer labs, 699.74; sup; Midwest Labs, 117.25, test; NE Dept. Rev. 1,425.29, tax; NE Muni Clk, 145.00, trng; NRWA, 150.00, trng; Office Max, 153.51, sup; PC Services, 1,712.99, cont. & eqp; Postmaster, 144.22, sup; Schultz, 150.00, ser; Schemmers, 154,031.19, fee; Sensus, 1,200.00, fee; Solution One, 37.36, sup; Sprint/Nextel, 134.22, ser; Team Visa, 356.57, sup & trng; Wash. Co. Heating & Air, 234.00, ser; Wash. Co. Court, 528.25, fees; Washington Co. Reg/Deeds, 54.00, fees; Washington County Sheriff, 5,420.88, cont; Wash. Co. Treas, 1,095.10, tax; L. Welsher, 198.97, mileage; March Payroll, 10,638.67.

With members, Smith, Genoways, Shields and Nelson voting "Aye", motion carried.

Washington County Sheriff - no comments.

Member Genoways made a motion seconded by Member Nelson to approve the April 7, 2008 Planning Commission minutes as presented. With members, Shields, Nelson, Smith and Genoways voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Smith made a motion seconded by Member Genoways to approve the Park Board minutes as presented. With members, Nelson, Smith, Genoways and Shields voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Smith made a motion seconded by Member Genoways to approve the West Market Square Park retaining wall repair as an Eagle Scout Project for a cost of $1,402.09. With members Smith, Genoways, Shields and Nelson voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Smith made a motion seconded by Member Genoways to approve the Park Boards Park Key Deposit Form as presented. With members, Genoways, Shields, Nelson and Smith voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Genoways made a motion seconded by Member Shields to approve the April 7, 2008 Enhancement Committee minutes as presented. With members, Shields, Nelson, Smith and Genoways voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Shields made a motion seconded by Member Genoways to approve the Historical Marker placement and Landscaping Eagle Scout Project for an approximate cost of $350.00, as presented. With members, Nelson, Smith, Genoways and Shields voting "Aye", motion carried.

At 7:50 P.M. Mayor Oestmann stated in accordance with the published notice, it was now time to conduct the public hearings relative to hearing support of or protest against the proposed rezoning of Tax Lot 48 (15-17-12) part of Tax Lot 37, currently known as 4570 Roehrs Lane from AG Agriculture to TA Transitional Agriculture. Following comments and a request from Member Genoways for the Planning Consultant and Planning Commission Members forward a report on their goals and development for this area in the one-mile jurisdiction, Mayor Oestmann closed the public hearing at 8:03 P.M.

Member Genoways made a motion seconded by Member Smith to approve the Planning Commissions recommendation to change the zoning of Tax Lot 48 (15-17-12) from AG Agricultural to TA Transitional Agriculture. With members, Smith, Genoways, Shields and Nelson voting "Aye", motion carried.

Special Requests: None

Unfinished Business:

City Engineer, Ron Woracek, TSA, reported on the Waste Water Conveyance Project.

City Attorney Jim Egr reported on the status of various legal matters.

Fort Calhoun Trail Drainage was discussed and Maintenance Supervisor Becker was directed to contact Dave Schilling, Facilities Manager of Wilkinson Industries, Inc. to point out the problems caused by the roof drains on the distribution center, and to request resolution of the problem.

Member Genoways made a motion seconded by Member Shields to approve staff recommendations to remodel the city hall building; approving the $17, 200.00 bid from Mel Johnson Construction, Blair; and to allow the purchase of new office furniture, not to exceed, $5,100.00, using Lottery Funds to pay for both. With members Smith, Genoways, Shields and Nelson voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Genoways made a motion seconded by Member Nelson to approve the purchase of the Receipts Management module for the Summit Accounting Software for $2,845.00. With members Shields, Nelson, Smith and Genoways voting "Aye", motion carried.

Member Shields made a motion seconded by Member Genoways to reaffirm the approval for the mayor to sign the Contract with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the Pioneer Park Trail. With members, Nelson, Smith, Genoways and Shields voting "Aye", motion carried.

Ordinances and Resolutions:

Ordinance No. 605 was tabled to the May meeting.

New Business:

Member Genoways made a motion seconded by Member Smith to follow through with the first two notices for complaints on un-kept properties, and to direct the maintenance staff to follow through if the property owners do not act within the designated time. With members, Genoways, Shields, Nelson and Smith voting "Aye", motion carried.

Public comments: Stan Gage asked about the recent lab tests for the WWTF. Member Genoways asked about the park boards request to move the large tubes at the ball fields, and suggested fencing for the time being. Additional Eagle Scout project ideas were mentioned for the trail property. Member Genoways distributed a draft job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position for review and comments. The mayor reported a productive meeting was held with members of the park board and maintenance staff prior to tonight's meeting; and that last years summer help will be returning May 12.

Member Shields made a motion seconded by Member Nelson to adjourn. With all members voting "Aye", the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:25 P.M.

Paul L. Oestmann, Mayor

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