A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Louisville was held on Wednesday,
September 10, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Present were Mayor Alan Mueller, Council
Members Roger Behrns, Clete Petrzilka, Steve Sherman and Bob Derby. Mayor
Mueller stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted at the rear of the room and
a copy of all meeting materials is available with the clerk.
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 Mueller called the meeting to order and asked
the Council to review the consent agenda. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to
approve the consent agenda. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Petrzilka moves, Derby seconds to open the budget
hearing at 7:02 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. No
public comment was made. Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to close the public
hearing on the budget at 7:03 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
Behrns moves, Petrzilka seconds to introduce by
title only and suspend the three required statutory reading of Ordinance #809,
the annual appropriation bill. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Petrzilka moves, Derby seconds to adopt and
publish Ordinance #809 on third and final reading by title only. Motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
Behrns moves, Derby seconds to open the public
levy hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote. No public comment was made. Petrzika moves, Behrns seconds to
close the public levy hearing at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
Berhns moves, Derby seconds to approve the
allowable 2½% restricted funds base increase. Motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote. Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to approve the
additional 1% allowable restricted funds increase. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to approve
Resolution 08-09 to set the property tax request at $384,540.00 for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2008. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Derby moves, Behrns seconds to
temporarily adjourn as City Council at 7:08 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to temporarily
convene as Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) at 7:08
p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Behrns moves, Derby seconds to open the public
budget hearing on the CRA at 7:08 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote. No public comment was made. Petrzilka moves, Derby seconds to close the public
hearing at 7:09 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Derby moves, Sherman seconds to introduce by
title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #810,
the annual appropriation bill for the CRA.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to adopt and
publish Ordinance #810 on the third and final reading by title only. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Derby moves, Sherman seconds to adjourn as CRA at
7:12 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka
moves, Derby to reconvene as City Council at 7:12
p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Darlene Petrzilka reported for the Care Center. She stated that the
council had most of the information in their packets. She stated that the
garage is almost completed. The annual picnic was a success.
Darlene questioned the cost of the fire hydrant and
why the Care Center has to pay for the
installation. She stated that the Care Center isn’t the only building
that would benefit. The cost accountant for the Care Center wants to know how to
depreciate a fire hydrant for their records. It was explained to the Care
Center Board that the water line and fire hydrant would be part of the city
system and wouldn’t be owned by the Care Center. It was stated that this
was not a state fire marshal requirement for the original assisted living
facility. It was stated that the Care Center Board approved Kerns bid for the
work last year and agreed to pay for the line and hydrant at that time. Sherman moves, Derby seconds to pay 50% of the
cost of supplies and installation of the water lines and fire hydrants to the Care Center and Assisted Living
Facility. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Lindsey Puopolo was present to inquire about zoning
use on her property on Kiser Road. She owns 5.5 acres and she
wants to request a special use permit to keep two horses on her property. She
is within the one mile jurisdiction and the property is zoned RS (residential
suburban.) She provided a plot map of her property, letters from neighbors that
say they don’t have any issues with horses and pictures of the property to give
the council perspective. The attorney explained that RS zoning doesn’t allow
horses as a permitted use or a conditional use. According to the zoning book,
the property couldn’t be rezoned to TA (Transitional Agriculture) because that
requires a minimum of 10 acres. The planner from JEO will be consulted to see
if there is some way to make it work. Information will be gathered for the September 24, 2008 meeting. No council action was taken.
Justin Barnes was present to request stop signs on 7th Street, eastbound and westbound,
at Oak Street. He explained that traffic has increased
since South Ridge has been established. It is also a fairly flat street so
speeds are high. Mayor Mueller directed the attorney to prepare a resolution
for the stop signs as requested. That resolution will be presented at the next
city council meeting in September.
Mayor Mueller and Council President Behrns had met
with representatives of the Care Center Board regarding repayment of the
interfund transfer made in April. A certified copy of the minutes when the
transfer was made was presented to the Care Center which according to the
auditor and bond counsel will suffice as paperwork needed. Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to table the issue
of repayment of the $500,000 transfer to the Care Center until May 2009. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Representatives from Waste Management were present.
Those attending were Jeremy Olsen with public relations, Matt Cross the interim
route manager and Brian the current driver for Louisville. Some service issues have
come up lately, such as skipping customers, dropping trash and recyclables
mixed in with general trash. Jeremy was in attendance as a follow up to see if
the council had any additional questions or concerns. The clerk said there has
been improvement in the last couple of weeks as far as number of complaints
received from the residents. Jeremy did let the council know that the driver is
going to stop in the office weekly as he finishes his route to see if there
were calls or to voice any of his concerns. For example, he stopped in Monday
to say he noticed a few toters hadn’t been pulled out to the curb so he didn’t
pick them up. He wanted us to know that if they called to say they were skipped,
it’s because they weren’t pulled out to the curb. Dan mentioned an incident
where trash was dropped during pickup this week and the driver just drove right
over it. Jeremy stated that with the route manager and driver changes made in
the last month some questions about the contract have come up as well. The
contract stipulates that bulk items such as couches will not be picked up.
Waste Management has for the last several years taken these items. It was
agreed that these items will be taken until the end of the year, but after that
the customer can call Waste Management and make arrangements to pay for those
items to be picked up. Or, the customer can wait until the next cleanup day.
Word will be sent out to the residents with the next newsletter and posted on
the Louisville website of the changes. Jeremy will provide the
clerk with an 800 number that can be used for missed pickups that will make
Waste Management accountable.
Dave Wedekind was present with a preliminary drawing
for a subdivision in Timber Ridge. This subdivision would add 7 additional 1½
-2½ acre lots. Dan suggested getting a layout for the water line so the city
engineers can approve. The attorney stated that preliminary and final plat
proceedings will have to be followed for this subdivision because of the size
of the lots. Dave stated he was just getting the council’s feelings on the
subdivision. The council advised that the property will have to be rezoned to
RS. Dave also asked about a 10 acre lot within the established Timber Ridge
subdivision that he wonders if he can rezone so that horses would be allowed.
The planner from JEO will be consulted about this issue.
Jim Holst was present with concerns about speeding
on Walnut Street. He said the speed limit
signs helped for a couple of weeks, but is now an issue again. He suggests a
speed bump. Mayor Mueller will contact the sheriff’s department for more patrol
at the area.
Jim Holst also has an issue with the neighbor’s pine
trees obstructing Jim’s view backing out of his driveway. He provided pictures
for the council to get a prospective of the situation. The attorney checked the
code book for the obstruction ordinance and suggested an order sent to the
property owner regarding the matter.
Terri Scholting, the president of B.U.I.L.D., was
present with a monetary request for Main Street building lights. The CRA
funds are available for projects in the blighted area. B.U.I.L.D. approved a
bid from Unlimited Visions for the project and needs help with funds to finish
the project. A letter from John Plucknett, the president of Home State Bank,
was circulated that shows support of the project. Behrns moves, Petrzilka
seconds to approve the expenditure of $10,000 to B.U.I.L.D. for the Main Street lighting project upon
completion from the CRA funds. Roll call vote: ayes – Petrzilka, Behrns, Derby; abstain – Sherman. Motion carried.
There are some excess bricks from the well houses,
water treatment plant and the Care Center. Some residents have asked
Dan if those are available for purchase. Petrzilka moves, Derby seconds to sell the excess
bricks pursuant to Nebraska statutes for 0.25 cents
each to interested parties. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Derby moves, Petrzilka seconds to
approve the transfer of $100,000 from economic development fund to the water
fund for overages on the water treatment plant. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
Bids were solicited to three car dealers for a new
pickup. Only one bid was received from Copple Chevrolet-GMC. Behrns moves, Derby seconds to approve the
purchase of a 2008, one ton pickup in the amount of $23,033.78 from Copple
Chevrolet. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A written sheriff’s report was circulated. Jason
reported for the fire department. He had a list of fire hydrants that need
repaired that had been presented last year and he was just checking to see the
progress. Some need lifted, some need turned, some just need to be tested and
painted. Jason also inquired about the parking ordinances. He feels that
parking should only be allowed on one side of the street throughout town for
access of the fire trucks. Jason also expressed concern about the fire safety
of the trailers on 2nd Street.
Dan reported for streets, water and wastewater. He
has the installation of water valves almost completed. Water samples taken from
the water treatment have come back with great results. Dan stated he sees the
water improvements being virtually done. The water map needs to be updated. Dan
told the council that the tower will be cleaned in the middle of October.
The executive session pertaining to personnel was
tabled until the next meeting.
Berhns moves, Petrzilka seconds to adjourn the
meeting at 9:11 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