Present:  City Attorney Boyd Strope, Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer Janis Fuhrer, Council President Ed Price and Council members;  Don Baker, Terri Krysl, Dwayne Philbrick, Marv Fritz and Al Vorce.  Absent:  Mayor William Price, Lauren Hiebner and Kevin Shelhamer.

 Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof according to Section 84-1408 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska.  Notice of the meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of the acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes.  Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. The meeting was called to order by Council President Price. Moved by Vorce, second by Philbrick to waive the reading of the minutes of January 6th and approve them as if read.  Roll call vote as follows:  Ayes; Krysl, Philbrick, Fritz, Price and Vorce.  Nay:  None.  Abstain:  Baker.  Absent:  Hiebner and Shelhamer.  Motion carried.
City Attorney Strope asked for additional housing administrator and housing specialist bids. Moved by Baker, second by Philbrick to close the housing bids.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.
City Attorney Strope read the following bid:
Company   Cost of Services

CNCS, Inc.  Grant Administration  $14,000
    Housing Administration/
    Client Advocate   $24,500
    Lead Based Paint Compliance $ 7,000
    Homebuyer Education   $ 3,500
Moved by Fritz, second by Vorce to table the bids until February 13, 2003 to allow for Nikki to review the bid.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

Council President Price explained that Kirkpatrick Pettis has put together information for refinancing the General Obligation Sewer Bond and the Combined Utility Revenue Bond.  To refinance these bonds resolutions and ordinances would need to be adopted. Councilmember Baker introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-01, which is on file with the City Clerk.

 Section 1. That the following bonds are hereby called for redemption at par plus accrued interest on March 6, 2003 after which date said bonds shall cease to bear interest:
 Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, dated November 15, 1997, in the principal amount of $2,105,000, numbered as shown on the records of the paying agent and registrar, becoming due on November 15 in each year from November 15, 2003, through November 15, 2017, issued by the City to provide funds to pay the cost to construct and equip a solid waste recycling center in the City, and to pay costs of issuance and underwriting associated with issuance of the Series 1997 Bonds.

 Section 2. Said bonds are payable at the office of The Fremont National Bank and Trust Company, in Fremont, Nebraska.

 Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the date of call with The Fremont National Bank and Trust Company, in Fremont, Nebraska, as Paying Agent and Registrar and said Paying Agent and Registrar is hereby instructed to give notice of redemption in the manner provided for in the ordinance authorizing said bonds.

 Council member Baker introduced Ordinance No. 1226, which is on file with the City Clerk.
City Attorney Strope read Ordinance No. 1226 by title and number.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF COMBINED UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,125,000), FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING $2,105,000 OF OUTSTANDING COMBINED UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1997; PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY RESERVE FUNDS AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; PLEDGING AND HYPOTHECATING THE REVENUE AND EARNINGS OF THE WATERWORKS PLANT AND WATER SYSTEM, THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING AND PROCESSING CENTER OF SAID CITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND INTEREST THEREON; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND APPLICATION OF THE REVENUE OF SAID WATERWORKS PLANT AND WATER SYSTEM, SAID SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING AND PROCESSING CENTER; ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM.

Moved by Baker, second by Fritz to waive the three readings on Ordinance No. 1226.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried. Moved by Fritz, second by Vorce to adopt Ordinance No. 1226.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.
Councilmember Philbrick introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-02, which is on file with the City Clerk.

 Section 1. That the following bonds are hereby called for redemption at par plus accrued interest on October 1, 2004 after which date said bonds shall cease to bear interest:
 General Obligation Sewer Bonds, Series 1999, dated October 1, 1999, in the principal amount of $1,415,000, numbered as shown on the records of the paying agent and registrar, becoming due on October 1 in each year from October 1, 2006, through October 1, 2019, issued by the City to provide funds to pay the City’s share of costs of constructing improvements in Sanitary Sewer Extension District No. 97-1, and to pay costs of issuance and underwriting associated with issuance of the Series 1999 Bonds.

 Section 2. Said bonds are payable at the office of The Fremont National Bank and Trust Company, in Fremont, Nebraska.

 Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the date of call with The Fremont National Bank and Trust Company, in Fremont, Nebraska, as Paying Agent and Registrar and said Paying Agent and Registrar
is hereby instructed to give notice of redemption in the manner provided for in the ordinance authorizing said bonds.

Second by Vorce to adopt Resolution 03-02.  Roll call vote as follows:  Aye; Baker, Krysl, Philbrick, E. Price and Vorce.  Nay:  Fritz.  Absent:  Hiebner and Shelhamer.  Motion carried.
Council member Baker introduced Ordinance No. 1227, which is on file with the City Clerk.
City Attorney Strope read Ordinance No. 1227 by title and number.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003, OF THE CITY OF O’NEILL, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,525,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING $1,415,000 OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER BONDS, SERIES 1999; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM.

Moved by Baker, second by Vorce to waive the three readings on Ordinance No. 1227.  Roll call vote as follows:  Aye;  Baker, Krysl, Philbrick, E. Price, and Vorce.  Nay:  Fritz.  Absent:  Hiebner and Shelhamer.  Motion failed.
Councilmember Fritz introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-03, which is on file with the City Clerk.

Sec. 1. That Resolution No. 03-02 calling the General Obligation Sewer Bonds, Series 1999 is hereby rescinded.

Westside Restaurant requested a catering permit for the Friends of the Library function on February 23rd or March 2nd at the library.  Moved by Philbrick, second by Krysl to approve the catering permit for Westside Restaurant.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

Krysl stated she had received phone calls about street project proposals.  The projects requested were Fremont Street from 9th Street to 10th Street for concrete paving, curb and gutter, and 7th Street from Hancock Street to Cowboy Trail for asphalt.  The Council also wanted to add the intersection at Kros Drive and West Highway 281.  The public hearing is scheduled for February 13. The Department of Roads recommendations for Douglas Street were tabled. The Acting Mayor reported that Ron Grenz has resigned from the Cemetery Board and Terry Miles has agreed to be his replacement. Moved by Baker, second by Krysl to approve resignation and the replacement appointment of Terry Miles to the Cemetery Board.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

Curt Kizzire presented Troy Carlson’s concerns about the drainage at Putter Street.  Larry Peters will cut the ditch deeper to help temporarily.  The only thing that will take care of the problem is a storm sewer and the City is working on that, starting from the south. Councilmember Hiebner arrived at this time.

Strope reported that they still have the rate schedule to work on for the water/sewer ordinances.  They want to look at average usage and minimum amount of water before finalizing.

Baker invited the Council to the presentation February 12 by the Nebraska Community Foundation at Tia Zia at noon.

 Moved by Fritz, second by E. Price to approve bills.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

ALL FUNDS
Payroll, salary 65,291.40 Fed & FICA, tax 14,952.57
CBSA, ins premium 20,219.70 Alltel, ser 336.64
Appeara, su 754.87 Bomgaars, su 151.62
Central Farmer's, fuel 2,320.15 Delta Dental, ins 1,091.60
Jefferson Pilot, life ins 175.45 Kinder Morgan, util 1,730.59
MCI, phone 118.29 Nationwide, pen 3,007.45
NE Dept. of Revenue, tax 1,771.31 NPPD, util 10,624.06
Neopost, postage 1,500.00 Contingent Fund, misc 1,363.24
Qwest, phone 2,113.05 Benefit Plans, fees 565.00
Ogden Hardware, su 178.16 American Family, ins 486.28
Torpin’s, su 184.63

GENERAL FUND
Alco, su 22.56 Holt Co Auto, su 359.96
Pete Bolln, su 930.55 Cris Bulau, clean 260.00
Elkhorn, ser 54.85 Emergency Medical, su 186.76
G Neil, su 108.20 Gokie Oil, fuel 75.34
Holiday Inn, lodging 354.00 Holiday Inn Express, lodging 76.95
Holt Co. Independent, ad 450.30 Island Supply, su 153.00
KBRX, ad 94.50 League of Municipalities, fee 622.00
Life-Assist, su 168.64 NE Municipal Clerks, dues 20.00
Netcom, su 40.00 Omaha Life, ins 83.85
Promaco, su 225.82 Steppco, re 220.00
Debra Tejral, ser 190.00 Triple R Tire, re 17.00
Western Office, su 474.28 Municipal Clerk’s, school 180.00

POLICE FUND
Alco, su 170.21 Antelope Co. Sheriff, ser 70.25
Avera St. Anthony’s, test 80.00 Cookie Jar, misc 33.00
Eby’s, misc 30.65 Grand Island Independent, ad 164.30
Jack’s Uniform, su 167.00 Sarah Klinetobe, clean 120.00
McIntosh Jewelry, ser 11.80 NE HHS, test 165.00
NE Law Enforcement, sch 230.00 O’Neill Book & Office, su 89.42
O’Neill Car Wash, wash 22.00 O’Neill Shopper, ad 28.00
O’Neill Sport & Hobby, su 9.29 Quality Alignment, re 135.81
Streicher’s, su 12.95 Sunmart, film 64.46
Telebeep, ser 17.11 Viking Product, su 82.98
Water Co., ser 23.00 O’Neill Vet Clinic, fee 120.00
American Police Beat, fee 28.95 Fleet Capital, lease 2,412.84
Norfolk Daily News, ad 109.35 O’Neill Tire, re 10.00

STREET FUND
Carhart Lumber, su 30.57 Lacal Equipment, su 158.53
Holt Co. Independent, ad 261.48 K&K Welding, su 13.57
Kayton Electric, su 180.00 Shelhamer Equipment, su 11.43
Shelhamer Petroleum, su 251.74 Volvo, lease pmt 23,924.80
Fremont Nat’l Bank, fee 769.00 Holt Co. Auto, su 206.86
O’Neill Auto Supply, su 205.66 Gilmore and Assoc., fee 1,277.35

SEWER FUND
Alco, su 2.78 Tax Commissioner, sales tax 1,705.14
Axis Capital, lease 47.50 Carhart Lumber, su 13.89
Electric Pump, part 4,576.33 Great Plains, hotline 4.50
Hach, su 250.21 K&K Welding, su 78.75
Lab Safety, su 181.39 Midwest Lab, test 20.00
NE Rural Water Assoc., due 100.00 Trans Tech, freight 93.88
Water Co., ser 21.00 O’Neill Auto Supply, su 70.13
NE WWT Operators, dues 10.00 O’Neill Electric Motor, ser 70.00
O’Neill Tire, re 5.00

WATER FUND
Alco, su 8.97 Tax Commissioner, sales tax 983.29
Amer Water Assoc., fee 119.50 Axis Capital, lease 47.50
Carhart Lumber, su 43.86 Cole Redi-Mix, su 73.00
Corvallis, su 15.00 Great Plains, hotline 4.50
Interstate Indust, ser 148.38 K&K Welding, su 52.50
NE HHS, test 332.00 NE Rural Water Assoc., due 100.00
Netcom, su 29.53 Niobrara Valley, util 1,039.04
Schonstedt Co., equip 657.95 Trans Tech, freight 93.89
Utility Equipment, equip 497.05 O’Neill Tire, re 5.00

RECYCLING CENTER FUND
Alco, su 3.00 Butler Co. Landf, fees 19,509.73
J&J Sanitation, fees 29,956.91 Recycling Account, pmt  19,552.92
Linweld, lease 9.16 Niobrara Valley, util 862.50
Fremont Nat’l Bank, fee 450.00 Holt Co. Auto, su 9.69
O’Neill Auto Supply, su 72.57 O’Neill Tire, rep 79.50

DEBT SERVICE FUND
Fremont Nat’l Bank, fee 900.00

AUDITING COMMITTEE:

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ED PRICE, WARD II

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MARVIN FRITZ, WARD II

Moved by Fritz, second by Hiebner to adjourn.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
 
 

      ED PRICE, ACTING MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JANIS FUHRER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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