Council Minutes - July 23,2024
August 15, 2024
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
July 23, 2024
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on July 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given in advance by publication in the Grant Tribune Sentinel, the City’s designated method for giving notice, July 18, 2024, and members of the City Council and a copy of their Acknowledgment of Receipt and the Agenda are attached to these minutes. Availability of the Agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were recorded while said meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Bishop, Brueggeman, Petersen, Sims, and Mayor Schmitt.
Others present: City Superintendent Edward Dunn, City Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, City Attorney Tawna Holmstedt, et al.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Sims to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Petersen to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2024 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Bishop, Brueggeman & Petersen. Nays – none. Abstain – Sims. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, Edward Dunn informed the Council of the upcoming board meetings, the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) will meet on August 6th at noon, cemetery board will meet on August 13th at 5:15 p.m., and City Council will meet on August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Dunn informed the Council that Zach Sides has started as the public works assistant and has begun taking his online CDL classes.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Brueggeman – none. Council member, Sims – none.
ENFORCEMENTS & SHERIFF REPORTS: Acknowledged as received.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Lisa Schmitt.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-02 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (542 Central Avenue) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-08 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (404 Lincoln Avenue) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-09 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (428 Lincoln Avenue) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-11 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (545 Sherman Avenue) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-15 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (328 Garfield Avenue) – A motion was made be Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 24-06-15 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (328 Garfield Avenue) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-16 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (445 Warren Avenue) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-17 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (436 Sherman Avenue) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-18 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (620 West 6th Street) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-06-19 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (104 West HWY 23) – No Action Taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-07-04 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (304 Sherman Ave) – A motion was made by Bishop to give an extension to the next review date on Resolution No. 24-07-04 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Declaring Nuisance Properties (304 Sherman Ave) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Motion to Abate (PID 680073175 – West 1st Street)(Legal Description: Lot 2 of Tjadens Replat of Lots 17, 18 and the South 2/3 of Lot 19, Block 40, Original Town of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska) – A motion was made by Sims to give an extension to the next review date and to ask the property owner for a plan on repair or planned date of removal on (PID 680073175 – West 1st Street)(Legal Description: Lot 2 of Tjadens Replat of Lots 17, 18 and the South 2/3 of Lot 19, Block 40, Original Town of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska) and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Motion to Abate (PID 680086501 – West 1st Street)(Legal Description: A part of the E ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 14, Township 10 North, Range 39, West of the 6th P.M., Perkins County, Nebraska (Formerly RR R.O.W)) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to give an extension to the next review date on (PID 680086501 – West 1st Street)(Legal Description: A part of the E ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 14, Township 10 North, Range 39, West of the 6th P.M., Perkins County, Nebraska (Formerly RR R.O.W)) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Motion to Abate (101 West 1st Street) – A motion was made by Bishop to abate 101 West 1st Street and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Motion to Abate (521 Garfield Avenue) – A motion was made by Bishop to abate 521 Garfield Avenue and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No 24-07-05, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-03 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (440 Central Avenue) – A motion was made by Sims to approve Resolution No 24-07-05, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-03 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (440 Central Avenue) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No 24-07-06, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-07 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (338 Lincoln Avenue) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No 24-07-06, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-07 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (338 Lincoln Avenue) and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No 24-07-07, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-12 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (437 Sherman Avenue) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No 24-07-07, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-12 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (437 Sherman Avenue) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No 24-07-08, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-13 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (420 Garfield Avenue) – A motion was made by Sims to approve Resolution No 24-07-08, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-13 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (420 Garfield Avenue) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No 24-07-09, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-14 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (444 Garfield Avenue) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No 24-07-09, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-14 Declaration of Nuisance Properties (444 Garfield Avenue) and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Review & Discussion on the City of Grant Capital Improvement for FY 2024-2025 and Beyond – Discussion took place on possible options for capital improvement projects for the FY 2024-2025 budget and beyond. No Action Taken.
Review & Discussion on City of Grant Employee Compensation for FY 2024-2025 – Discussion took place on City of Grant employee compensation for FY 2024-2025. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Library Budget for FY 24-25 – Library President, Dan Thompson, presented the Library budget for FY 2024-2025 and answered questions that the Council had on the budget.
A motion was made by Bishop to approve the Library FY 2024-2025 Budget as presented in the amount of $139,798.00 in franchise fees and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Municipal Rates and Fees – The municipal rates and fees were reviewed. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Setting a Date, Time, and Place for a Special Meeting for a 24-25 Budget Workshop – A motion was made by Bishop set a Budget Workshop for August 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Letter of Understanding of Services with AMGL for Audit of FY 2023-2024 – A motion was made by Bishop to accept the Letter of Understanding of Services with AMGL for Audit of FY 2023-2024 and authorize the Mayor to sign and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action on Bills & Claims – Amazon Capital Services , supplies – 63.99; Aurora Cooperative, fuel & memorial/Donation expense – 89.26; Black Hills Energy, utilities – 251.23; Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE, employee benefits – 686.26; Brittany Brott, pool chemicals – 52.53; Dutton-Lainson Company, capital outlay – 381.15; Faber Signs, supplies & repairs – 937.22; Christian Fryzek, contract labor – 24.00; Leighton Fryzek, contract labor – 16.50; Elijah Goodell, contract labor – 246.00; High Plains News, advertising – 441.50; Tristan Hite, contract labor – 112.50; Holmstedt Law Office, P.C., L.L.O., professional services – 5,125.00; Ken’s Construction LLC, contract labor – 1,760.00; Lonnie Kuenning, contract labor – 67.00; Ryan Kuper, contract labor – 19.00; Macqueen Equipment Group, supplies – 197.04; Markstaar, grant expense – 7,014.01; Elise McCormick, contract labor – 12.00; Graysen McCormick, contract labor – 213.00; Daniela Merritt, utility refund – 114.24; Midwest Electric, utilities – 597.67; Midwest Striping Service, contract labor & capital outlay – 7,565.00; Municipal Supply, Inc. of NE, pool chemicals – 7,632.41; Mutual of Omaha, employee benefits – 90.00; Nebraska Power Review Board, dues – 265.61; Nebraska Rural Water Assoc., dues & training – 275.00; Levi Nolt, contract labor – 19.00; Perfect Shine, cleaning/janitorial – 40.00; Pinnacle Bank/Visa, dues & training, fuel, postage, & tech support/software – 564.19; Austin Reisig, contract labor – 16.50; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 555.00; Laurie Summers, utility refund – 133.95; Porter Tjaden, contract labor – 40.50; Brent Turner, contract labor – 21.50; Woody’s Pivot Service, LLC, supplies & repairs – 42.20; American Funds, retirement –1,195.52; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 9,519.24; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 4,459.35; Overtime Wages 6/30-7/13 – 736.74. Total Bills and Claims $51,592.81.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Petersen to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $51,592.81.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Bishop, Brueggeman, Petersen & Sims reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 9:19 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk