A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 3rd day of May, 2004 at 7:30 P.M.

 

 

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

 

     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 Mayor Price.

 

Moved by E. Price, second by Krysl to waive the reading of

the minutes of April 5, 2004 and approve them as if read.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     The Mayor called for all intersection bids.

 

     Moved by Krysl, second by Hiebner to close the intersection bids.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     Mayor Price read the following bids aloud:

 

     FDF Construction   $34,439.00    July 15th – August 15th

 

     SCS Construction   $30,172.38    May 4th – May 28th

 

     There was discussion on whether or not to replace the existing galvanized steel tube with a concrete tube.  Bruce Gilmore and Larry Peters left the meeting to review the bids.

 

     The Mayor called for all hay bids.

 

     Moved by Baker, second by Fritz to close the hay bids.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

City Attorney Strope read the following bids aloud:

 

     Junior Young                          $1,112.00

    

     Greg Walters                          $  800.00

 

     Moved by E. Price, second by Baker to approve the high bid submitted by Junior Young.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     Housing Committee representative Ron Cork requested the Council approve five applicants for the down payment assistance grant funds.

 

     Moved by Baker, second by E. Price to approve applications Holt-03-14, Holt-03-05, Holt-03-16, Holt-03-08 and Holt-03-19 for the down payment assistance funds.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     NPPD representative Tom Lindhorst introduced the staff from the O’Neill office and Norfolk representative Larry Arens reviewed the explanation of new provisions of the Professional Retail Operations Agreement with the Council.

 

     Council member Baker introduced and moved to adopt Resolution No. 04-13, which is on file with the City Clerk.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 04-13 APPROVING

PROFESSIONAL RETAIL OPERATIONS AGREEMENT

 

     WHEREAS, the City owns its electric distribution system, and

 

     WHEREAS, the Professional Retail Operations Agreement on file with the City Council has been proposed by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and fully discussed and explained, and

 

     WHEREAS, it is determined that it would be desirable to enter into said Professional Retail Operations Agreement.

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

 

1.              The said Professional Retail Operations Agreement is approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute it, and the City Clerk to attest it on behalf of the City.

2.              Notice of this transaction shall be given by publication once each week for three (3) successive weeks, of the following Notice:

 

NOTICE OF TRANSACTION

 

     The City Council has approved a Resolution authorizing execution on behalf of the City of a Professional Retail Operations Agreement (Agreement) between Nebraska Public Power District and the City of O’Neill, Nebraska.  The Agreement is on file with the City Clerk and available for inspection.  It contains provisions summarized as follows:

 

1.              The City will lease its electric distribution system to Nebraska Public Power District for a term of not less than fifteen (15) years and not more than twenty-five (25) years; provided, if either party terminates the Agreement at any time between year fifteen (15) and year twenty-five (25) of the term, the City will

continue to take service from NPPD under NPPD’s standard Wholesale Power Contract, and such Wholesale

Power Contract shall remain in effect through the remainder of the twenty-five (25) year term.

2.              During the term of the Agreement, NPPD will pay to the City an amount equal to twelve percent (12%) of the retail revenues from the electric distribution system, adjusted to eliminate revenues from tax-supported agencies, fuel cost, and similar adjustments.  NPPD will maintain the electric distribution system, will make payments in lieu of taxes as required by law, and will provide insurance, as set out in the Agreement.

 

This notice will be published once each week for three (3) successive weeks.  If, within thirty (30) days after the last publication thereof, a referendum petition signed by qualified electors of the City equal in number to at least twenty percent (20%) of the votes cast at the last general municipal election shall be filed with the City Clerk, this transaction shall not become effective until it has been approved by a vote of the electors.  If no such petitions are filed, the transaction shall become effective at the expiration of said thirty (30) day period.

 

ATTEST:                      CITY OF O’NEILL, NEBRASKA

 

                            

City Clerk                   By:  Mayor

 

     Second by E. Price to adopt Resolution No. 04-13.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     Patti Swanson and Andy Dougherty requested the council reconsider the vendor permit fees and requirements.  The amount of trash that is left behind is a consideration because our street personnel are left to clean up and the vendors don’t incur any costs for advertising for the events.  Swanson suggested a fee of $200-$250 per event to cover any expenses for cleaning up after the vendors.

 

     Andy Dougherty suggested the vendors furnish a proof of liability when they obtain their permit.

 

     This issue was tabled until the June 7th meeting to allow for Boyd to draft a schedule of fees and requirements for classifications of vendors for the council to review.

 

     Patti and Andy then asked permission to close the alley behind the Stage building and the old Chamber of Commerce to host a street dance the Thursday night before Summerfest.  The hours for the alley to be closed off would be from 3:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.

 

     There was discussion of security and barriers for the event.

 

     Moved by Fritz, second by Shelhamer to approve closing the alley for the street dance on July 8th.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     Moved by E. Price, second by Shelhamer to approve a catering permit for Dougherty’s Pub for July 8th through July 10th for the street dance and Summerfest.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     Moved by Fritz, second by E. Price to approve a catering permit for Tia Zia Restaurant for July 8th for the street dance.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     Moved by Philbrick, second by Baker to approve the low intersection bid submitted by SCS Construction Inc.  Roll call vote as follows:  Aye; Baker, Hiebner, Philbrick, Price and Shelhamer.  Nay:  Krysl and Fritz.  Absent:  Vorce.  Motion carried.

 

     Tom Davis reviewed the history of the Townhouse garbage complaints and nuisances and is requesting that the council continue to monitor the situation.

 

     City Attorney Strope explained the legal proceedings that have taken place with Mr. Widtfeldt.

 

     The Mayor tabled the training tower item until the June 7th meeting.

 

     City Attorney Strope read the second reading of Ordinance No. 1249 by title and number.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 1249

 

OF THE

 

CITY OF O’NEILL, NEBRASKA

 

                AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, AMENDING CHAPTER IX AND CHAPTER X OF THE O'NEILL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SUBDIVISIONS AND ZONING; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

     BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, that:

 

     Sec. 1.  The O'Neill Planning Commission gave notice and held a public hearing as required by law on the Zoning Ordinance as prepared by Stahr & Associates, and the Subdivision Ordinance, hereinafter referred to as "Zoning Ordinance" and "Subdivision Ordinance" respectively.

 

     Sec. 2.  The O'Neill Planning Commission approved and recommended adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance.

 

     Sec. 3.  The O'Neill City Council gave notice and held a public hearing as required by law for each the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance.

 

     Sec. 4.  The O'Neill City Council approves the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter X of the O'Neill Municipal Code, a copy of which is marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

     Sec. 5.  The O'Neill City Council approves the Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter IX of the O'Neill Municipal Code, a copy of which is marked Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

     Sec. 6.  That all prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.

 

     Sec. 7.  That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law, July 1, 2004.

 

     PASSED AND APPROVED this         day of                 , 2004.

 

                             _____________________________

                             MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

 

____________________________

CITY CLERK

 

     Council member Fritz stated that water services had been requested for a new residence on Putter Street.  Water/Sewer Commissioner Kizzire stated that line additions are included in the budget.

 

     Moved by E. Price, second by Fritz to advertise for bids for requested water services to Putter Street.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     The Council will review the water and sewer mandatory hookup ordinance at the June 7th meeting.

 

     Water/Sewer Commissioner Kizzire reviewed several proposals for radio read metering systems. 

 

     Moved by Baker, second by Shelhamer to approve the Hydro Metering Technology proposal of $13,665 for the first radio read meter package.  Roll call vote as follows:  Aye; Baker, Hiebner, Krysl, Philbrick, Price and Shelhamer.  Nay:  Fritz.  Absent:  Vorce.  Motion carried.

 

     The Council scheduled a public hearing for the two and ten year water and sewer plan for May 17th at 7:30 P.M.

 

     Moved by E. Price, second by Fritz to approve advertising for dental insurance bids.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

     City Attorney Strope discussed the nuisance procedure and options for getting old nuisances cleaned up.  He will present more information to the council at the next meeting.

 

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

 

ALL FUNDS

Payroll, salary      64,299.75   Fed & FICA, tax          13,855.25

CBSA, ins premium    24,237.44   Alltel, ser                 832.34

American Family, ins    506.38   Appeara, su                 821.01

Bomgaars, su            454.70   Central Valley Ag, fuel   3,816.66

Delta Dental, ins     1,222.95   Jefferson Pilot, ins        143.70

Kinder Morgan, util     606.77   MCI, phone                   78.28

Nationwide, pension   4,275.11   NE Dept. of Revenue, tax  1,585.02

NPPD, util           10,070.32   Teleset, postage          1,500.00

 

GENERAL FUND

Adolph Kiefer, su       206.96   Allen Monument, su          260.00

American Fence, ser   2,439.00   American Pro, su            501.95

Pete Bolln, su          231.00   Cris Bulau, clean           260.00

Cornhusker, lodging      82.00   Deterding, su               592.00

Diamond Vogel, su       225.00   Ed M Feld, equip         12,464.00

Elkhorn Networks, ser   107.70   Emme Sand & Gravel, su       54.00

Fort Dearborn Life, ins 123.84   Gokie Oil, fuel              15.85

Holiday Inn, lodging    127.99   Holt Co. Independent, ad    427.16

In the Swim, equip    1,490.32   Island Supply, su            83.10

League of NE Mun., fees 255.00   Leon’s Repair, re            63.00

Midstates Consulting, su 388.50   Morcomm, su                  21.99

Municipal Emergency, re 212.79   Municipal Supply, su         50.76

NE Depart of Labor, unemp 1,386.00       Prairie Hills Ford, re                         89.47

Tax Commissioner, tax      .32   Torpin’s Rodeo, su            1.90

US Treasury, garn       124.10   Western Office, su          220.69

Contingent Fund, school 653.52

 

POLICE FUND

Alco, su                 75.66   Avera St. Anthony’s, tests  240.00

Black Hills Ammunition, su 472.50 Troy Carlson, reimburse     500.50

Police Grant Fund, match 140.00   Galls Inc., su              403.81

Helmets R Us, su        719.00   Holt Co. Independent, su     26.70

Jack’s Uniform, uniform 205.65   Sarah Klinetobe, clean      140.00

Laser Devices, equip    322.72   Morcomm, su                  59.98

NE HHS, tests           450.00   NE Law Enforcement, lodging  45.00

Ogden Hardware, su        7.33   O’Neill Book & Office, su     5.39

O’Neill Car Wash, wash   27.50   O’Neill Vet Clinic, fees    150.00

Photo One, film           5.49   Quality Alignment, re       157.52

Sunmart, film            47.26   Telebeep, ser                17.11

Western States Indust., su 405.60 Contingent Fund, su           9.80

 

STREET FUND

Carhart Lumber, su       38.23   Emme Sand & Gravel, su      555.00

Gemplers, su            209.85   Gilmore & Assoc., fees    3,000.00

Holt Co. Auto Parts, su  75.28   Holt Co. Independent, ad     15.57

O’Neill Auto, su         14.33   O’Neill Saw & Cycle, ser      5.00

O’Neill Tire & Supply, ser 40.00  Ranchland Auto, su           13.78

Tax Commissioner, tax     3.68  

 

SEWER FUND

Axis Capital, su         47.50   Carhart Lumber, su           13.02

Great Plains, hotline    18.50   Hach, su                    115.85

Hawkins, chemicals    2,989.20   Hercules Hardware, su        64.09

Holt Co. Independent, ad 119.52  Lab Safety, su              140.16

LaRue, su                10.20   Midwest Lab, tests           20.00

Morcomm, su              15.00   NE DEQ, certification       150.00

NE Dept. of Labor, unempl 808.00  Ogden Hardware, su           32.36

O’Neill Auto, su         51.67   Postmaster, fees             75.00

Share Corp., su          83.32   Tax Commissioner, tax     1,723.74

USA Blue Book, su       190.44   Contingent Fund, school      19.28

 

WATER FUND

Axis Capital, su         47.50   Carhart Lumber, su           63.47

Great Plains, hotline    18.50   Hercules Hardware, su        64.10

Holt Co. Independent, ad 217.70   LaRue, su                    10.19

Morcomm, su              14.99   NE HHS, tests                94.00

Ogden Hardware, su       29.04   O’Neill Electric Motor, re   37.50

O’Neill Lumber, su       27.96   Postmaster, fees             75.00

Sargent Drilling, re  1,201.26   Share Corp., su              83.32

Tax Commissioner, tax   963.95   USA Blue Book, su           889.20

Niobrara Valley, util   124.10   Contingent Fund, su          37.60

 

TRANSFER STATION FUND

Butler Co. Landf, fees 19,890.64  Recycling Account, pmt   19,552.92

J&J Sanitation, fees 30,620.04   Fremont Nat’l Bank, pmt  37,926.25

K&K Welding, su          55.00   Linweld, lease               10.06

Triple R Tire, re        25.00   Niobrara Valley, util       900.00

 

HOUSING REPAYMENT FUND

Central Nebraska Community Services, grant match         30,000.00

 

AUDITING COMMITTEE:

 

_________________________________

ED PRICE, WARD II

 

_________________________________

MARV FRITZ, WARD II

 

Mayor Price announced the city-wide clean up day scheduled for May 8th from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

 

City Clerk Johnston stated that the City was accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame.

 

Moved by Baker, second by E. Price to adjourn.  Roll call vote as follows:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:47 P.M.

 

                            

                             WILLIAM T. PRICE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

 

____________________________________________________________

NIKKI JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK/TREASURER

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