Council Minutes - August 27, 2024
September 11, 2024
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
August 27, 2024
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on August 27, 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, August 22, 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: Brueggeman, Petersen, Sims, and Mayor Schmitt. Absent Council members: Bishop.
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 Petersen 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 special meeting minutes of the August 21, 2024 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, Edward Dunn informed the Council of the upcoming board meetings, the public hearing on the Budget is scheduled for September 4th at 6:00 p.m., the Cemetery Board will meet on Monday, September 9th at 5:15 p.m. they moved this meeting to Monday this month since they would not have quorum on Tuesday, the Library Board will meet on September 11th at 5:15 p.m., and the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) may have a meeting possibly before our next meeting if needed. Dunn informed the council that the last day the swimming pool is open for the season is on August 31st. Dunn also wanted to thank the Council and Mayor for setting up the Employee Appreciation pool party for the City employees and volunteers to our boards, committees and authorities. Dunn gave updates, we are planning to begin fogging for mosquitos tonight, the public works is working on putting bollards in place at the ballfields on the end that the playground equipment was just placed, the ribbon cutting for the playground equipment was very well attended and thanked the Tjaden Family again for the donation, Zach Sides our public works assistant has been scheduled to take the driving test portion for his CDL later this week.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Brueggeman – gave an update on the library board meeting, the tree board meeting and the cemetery board meeting. Council member, Sims – none. City Superintendent, Dunn – gave an update on the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) meeting.
SHERIFF REPORTS: Acknowledged as received.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
PUBLIC COMMENT – none.
UNFINISHED 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) – No Action Taken.
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) – No Action Taken.
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)) – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Cemetery FY 24-25 Budget Presentation –A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the Cemetery FY 24-25 Budget Presentation as presented and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-08-02, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-05, Declaration of Nuisance Properties (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 approve Resolution No 24-08-02, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-05, Declaration of Nuisance Properties (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 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. 24-08-03, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-06, Declaration of Nuisance Properties (101 West 1st Street) – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution No. 24-08-03, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Rescinding Prior Resolution No. 24-06-06, Declaration of Nuisance Properties (101 West 1st Street) 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 Motion to Abate (328 Garfield Avenue) – A motion was made by Sims to abate 328 Garfield Avenue and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Request for Keno Funds (Western Sky Community Care Center) – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the $15,000.00 request for Keno Funds to Western Sky Community Care Center with the stipulation that the funds are returned to the City of Grant if the nursing home facility is not built within one year of receiving the funds and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 24-08-01, an Ordinance Creating Street Improvement District 2024-01 for the Purposes of Paving, Grading, Constructing or Reconstructing Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and any Necessary Improvements Incidental Thereto as Authorized by law Within the District as set Forth on the Plans and Specifications on file at the Office of the City Clerk – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-08-01 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Creating Street Improvement District No. 2024-01 Within the City; Defining the Boundaries of said District and the Property Contained Therein; and Providing for the Construction of Improvements Therein Consisting of Grading and/or Regrading, Recurbing and Regutterning or Construction of Curb and Gutter, as may be Required, Paving, Repaving, Earthwork, Storm Drainage Improvements, Pedestrian Walkways and Such Other Appurtenances as may be Incidental Thereto.”
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 24-08-02, an Ordinance Creating Water and Sewer Extension District 2024-01 for the Purposes of Extending the City’s Municipal Water and Sewer System Beyond the Boundaries of the City’s Existing System and Related Appurtenances Within the District as set Forth on the Plans and Specifications on file at the Office of the City Clerk – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-08-02 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Creating Water and Sewer Extension District 2024-01 Within the City; Defining the Boundaries of Said District and the Property Contained Therein; and Providing for the Construction of Improvements Therein Consisting of Sewer Mains, Water Mains, Manholes, Service Wyes, Service Lines, Water Lines, Valves, Fire Hydrants, Water Services and Such Other Appurtenances as may be Incidental Thereto.”
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 24-08-03, an Ordinance Creating Water and Sewer Extension District 2024-01 for the Purposes of Extending the City’s Municipal Water and Sewer System Beyond the Boundaries of the City’s Existing System and Related Appurtenances Within the District as set Forth on the Plans and Specifications on file at the Office of the City Clerk – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-08-03 “An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2024, of the City of Grant, Nebraska, in One or More Series and in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not To Exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), to Provide Interim Financing for the Costs of (I) Constructing and Improving Streets and Other Improvements in Street Improvement District No. 2024-1 of the City, and (II) For the Costs of Constructing and Improving Water and Sewer Extensions and Other Improvements in Water and Sewer Extension District No. 2024-01; Authorizing Certain Officials to Determine the Final Aggregate Principal Amount, Maturities, Rates, Redemption Provisions, Terms and Other Details of Such Notes; Prescribing the Form and Details of the Notes; Covenanting to Issue General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds to Pay the Notes; at Maturity or Earlier Redemption or to Pay the Notes From Other Available Funds, Including Refunding Notes; Designating the Notes as Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations; Adopting Certain Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Policies and Procedures with Respect to the Notes; and Authorizing Certain Other Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith.”
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-08-01, a Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement of Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt of Tax-Favored Debt Obligations – A motion was made by Sims to table Resolution No. 24-08-01, a Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement of Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt of Tax-Favored Debt Obligations, to the next meeting on September 10, 2024 and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Capital Expenditures Within the Library Budget – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve adding the Capital Expenditures of the Water Fountain and LED Lighting projects to not to exceed $6,000.00 into the Library Budget and the $6,000.00 to be taken out of the cash reserves and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on FY 2024-2025 Budget Worksheets – No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 24-08-04, An Ordinance for the Compensation of All Officers and Employees of the City of Grant for the Fiscal Year of October 1, 2024, Through September 30, 2025; Replace and Repealing all Other Conflicting Ordinances and Conflicting Sections of Ordinances; Providing for the Effective Date – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the first reading of Ordinance No.
24-08-04 “An Ordinance for the Compensation of all Officers and Employees of the City of Grant for the Fiscal Year of October 1, 2024, Through September 30, 2025; Repealing all Other Conflicting Ordinances and Conflicting Sections of Ordinances; and Providing for the Effective Date.”
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 24-08-04, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending the City of Grant Personnel Manual – A motion was made by Sims to approve Resolution No. 24-08-04, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Amending the City of Grant Personnel Manual and making the vacation leave portion of this manual change retroactive to April 1, 2024 and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Bills & Claims – Aurora Cooperative, fuel – 41.15; Capital Business Systems, Inc., supplies – 123.60; Edward Dunn, dues & training – 221.90; Dutton-Lainson Company, capital outlay – 7,050.00; Grant Rotary Club, dues – 119.50; Hatch’s Super Foods, supplies – 20.11; Huffy’s Airport Windsocks, Inc., supplies – 295.80; Koenig Craft Construction, grant expense – 2,275.00; MEAN, transmission charge – 117,537.83; Mutual of Omaha, employee benefits – 90.00; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 30.00; Perkins County Hospital District, dues & training – 91.00; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 555.00; American Funds, retirement –1,128.78; Pinnacle Bank , professional services – 28.00; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 9,871.59; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 4,173.73; Overtime Wages 7/28-8/10 – 46.38. Total Bills and Claims $143,699.37.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Sims to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $143,699.37.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Brueggeman, Petersen & Sims reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:09 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk