CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes

January 11, 2006

LOUISVILLE, NE


A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Present were Mayor Dave Pankonin, Council Members Clete Petrzilka, Alan Mueller, Steve Sherman and Roger Behrns. Also present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, City Supervisor Dan Henry and several guests.

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.

Mayor Pankonin called the meeting to order and asked the council to review the consent agenda. Mueller moves, Sherman seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the Care Center claim for Prairie Construction which will be discussed later in the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.

Al Lown was not present for the communication section of the agenda.

Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve Resolution 06-01; Support for Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP). The resolution was read into the record. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #778; Expiration of Handicapped & Disabled Parking Permits. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Mueller seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #778. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mueller moves, Petrzilka seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #779; Extension of Minutes of Meetings. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mueller moves, Petrzilka seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #779. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mueller moves, Behrns seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #780; City's Reservation of Title in Street or Alley Vacations. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mueller moves, Petrzilka seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #780. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Behrns moves, Mueller seconds to approve Resolution 06-02; Mileage Reimbursement. The resolution was read into the record. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to approve tower painting using scheme #1 with dark bronze and tank white for $5,600. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

The One & Six Year Road Plan was discussed. No changes will be made.

Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to approve a change order #2 for the Louisville Care Center in the amount of additional $8,663. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Mueller moves, Petrzilka seconds to approve pay request #4 from Prairie Construction for Louisville Care Center in the amount of $251,793.14. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Kari reported for the Care Center at this time. The phone system needs to be updated and a new call light system needs to be installed and she is working on bids. They would like to have all cabling done before drywall is hung in the new section.

The council reviewed proposed zoning and subdivision regulation changes as recommended by the planning commission. The procedure to complete the changes will be public hearings at the planning commission and the city council meetings and the adoption of an ordinance.

A written sheriff's report was circulated. Jason McClun reported for Fire and Rescue. He passed around a 2005 incident response summary and 2006 officer list. Mayor Pankonin wanted Jason to extend appreciation from the council to the Department for all their hard work. There were no reports from the JayCee's, Library or Senior Center. Lynn Berner-Smith reported for the B.U.I.L.D. Committee. The next big events are the Louisville Daz Parade and the Last Hot Sunday in July car show. She reported that B.U.I.L.D. is opening its membership to all citizens, not just business owners. She also reported that they are working on getting a company to do maintenance on the building lights. Dan reported for water, wastewater and maintenance. The crew is working hard on installing the required pressure reducing valves.

Mueller moves, Petrzilka seconds to enter executive session at 7:41 p.m. to discuss legal issues that relate to contract negotiations for economic development site. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mueller moves, Petrzilka seconds to exit executive session at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.

Petrzilka moves, Mueller seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 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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