CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes

December 13, 2006

LOUISVILLE, NE



A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Present were Mayor Alan Mueller, Council Members Clete Petrzilka, Roger Behrns and Steve Sherman. Also present were City Attorney Roger Johnson and City Supervisor Dan Henry. Mayor Mueller stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted at the rear of the room.

Notice of the regular meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal and by posting in three (3) public places as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice was simultaneously given to all council members. Their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to these minutes. All proceedings thereafter were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.

Bob Derby took the City Council Oath of Office to finish Councilmember Mueller’s term, which expires at the reorganization portion of this meeting.

Mayor Mueller asked the council to review the consent agenda. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exclusion of the claim to Bell Abstract and Title that is not due and payable at this time. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

There was a lengthy discussion on water and sewer rates. New rates and fees are necessary to service the debt incurred by all of the improvements. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #792; Water & Sewer Rates. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Derby seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #792. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Behrns moves, Petrzilka seconds to approve the lease agreement with US Cellular for the use of the water tower contingent upon the frequencies being identified and listed and that those frequencies don’t conflict with the JagWire agreement that was already approved. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. JagWire will be sent a letter because it was agreed that they have not performed on their agreement and they will be asked where they stand on their commitment to the city.

Several items in the engineering agreement for the water treatment facility between JEO and the city were questioned and changed during the last month with the help of the City Attorney and the City Supervisor. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve the JEO Water Treatment Facility Engineering Agreement. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the railroad bore.

Councilmember Petrzilka took the Oath of Office for his new term as Councilmember which expires in December, 2010. Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to re-elect Behrns as Council President. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve the appointment of Roger Johnson as the City Attorney. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Berhns moves, Sherman seconds to approve the appointment of Dee Arias as City Clerk/Treasurer. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve the appointment of Cass County Sheriff for Law Enforcement pursuant to the terms of the existing contract. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Behrns moves, Sherman seconds to approve the appointment of Jason McClun as Fire Chief. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Behrns moves, Petrzilka seconds to approve the appointment of JEO Consulting Group as City Engineer/Street Superintendent. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve the appointment of Dan Henry as Building Inspector. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve the appointment of Dan Henry as Code Enforcement Officer. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to approve the appointment of Jack Faubion as Humane Officer. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to declare a vacancy on the city council and direct the publication of notice of vacancy for the balance of the term, until December, 2010. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Kari Wockenfuss reported for the Louisville Care Center at this time. Census stays steady. The assisted living has nine residents and one or two coming in after the first of the year. She reported that the therapy room had its first out-patient. They changed rehab companies the first of November and they agreed to care for more than just residents. This service will be promoted more after the first of the year. They are working on a new brochure that will showcase both facilities.

Behrns moves, Sherman seconds to approve Maintenance Agreement No. 55 between NDOR and the City of Louisville. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve the Louisville South Bypass Agreement between the City of Louisville, NDOR and Cass County. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

The appraisal for the industrial park property was just delivered today and will need to be reviewed before the option on the property can be signed. The plan from the beginning was to get a site study after the option had been signed that would lead to an update of the comprehensive plan. B.U.I.L.D. representative, John Plucknett was in attendance to encourage those next steps be taken as soon as possible. A sample request for proposal (RFP) was in the council packets for consideration. Another sample will be obtained from SENDD for comparison and a sub-committee will be formed to finalize the RFP for the next meeting including members from the city council, city staff, B.U.I.L.D. and the planning commission and possibly a citizen-at-large.

The issue of paying off the water bond dated 11/26/02 has been tabled.

Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to approve the clerk/treasure attendance to Municipal Clerk Academy in North Platte on March 21-23, including all related expenses. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

The written sheriff’s report was circulated. There were no reports for fire, rescue, JayCees, Library or Senior Center. John Plucknett reported for B.U.I.L.D. stating that next year will be the 150th Anniversary of Louisville and B.U.I.L.D. plans to make it a year long celebration. He also wanted to remind the council that TIF financing should be available to small businesses and training should be done for administration purposes for future development.

Dan reported for water, wastewater and streets. Drawings and plans were reviewed of the water treatment facility. One of the concerns is tubing for chemicals, specifically chlorine. He also stated that Depot Street west of Main will be a big project this summer with new water and sewer mains being installed.

Behrns moves, Petrzilka seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

 

I, the undersigned clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings had and done by the Mayor and City Council of Louisville. To the best of my knowledge, the agenda was kept continually current and available for public inspection; and the minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within 10 working days. The minutes are published in summary form. Upon request a complete copy is available at City Hall.

Dee Arias
City Clerk 


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