Council Minutes - October 22, 2024
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
October 22, 2024
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on October 22, 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, October 17, 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 Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, City Attorney Tawna Holmstedt, et al.
The motion was made by Sims to move New Business Item B. until after New Business Item D. and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Sims to accept the amended agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2024 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Brueggeman & Sims. Nays – none. Abstain – Petersen. Yea – Mayor Schmitt. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Clerk/Treasurer, Jessie Faber informed the Council of the upcoming board meetings, the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) will meet on October 28th at noon, the Park and Rec Committee will meet October 28th at 6:00 p.m., and the Cemetery Board will meet on November 12th at 5:15 p.m.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Brueggeman – gave an update on the tree board meeting. Council member, Sims – none.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Dennis Hansen.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Potential Purchase of 402 Central Avenue, Grant, Nebraska, 69140 (Dr. Cliff Colglazier / Grant City Attorney – Tawna Holmstedt) – City Attorney, Tawna Holmstedt stated that the contract is signed and the closing is planned for October 31st if the title insurance is back. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on City Superintendent Recruitment – The Council reviewed the job description. No Action Taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on City Superintendent Contract – City Attorney, Tawna Holmstedt gave an update on the contract and stating that the 60 days notice will be changed in the next contract. She requested the Council members email her with any changes they would like to see as we proceed. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Award of Bid for Selection of a Qualified Tree Contractor for the Removal of Ash Trees for the SUFR Grant – A motion was made by Petersen to accept the bid from Brandon Wood of Woody’s TLC as the Qualified Tree Contractor for the Removal of Ash Trees for the SUFR Grant and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Appointment of Jessie Faber, City Clerk/Treasurer as Interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer and Interim Airport Manager – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the appointment of Jessie Faber, City Clerk/Treasurer as Interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer and Interim Airport Manager and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on City Superintendent Position (interview process & applicants) – A motion was made by Sims to go into executive session for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and to include the Mayor, Council, City Attorney and City Clerk/Treasurer and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Entered Executive Session at 7:17 pm.
Exited Executive Session at 8:49 pm.
A motion was made by Sims to come out of executive session and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action on Bills & Claims – Amazon Capital Services, supplies – 3,836.47; AMGL, P.C., professional services – 5,480.00; Black Hills Energy, utilities – 261.15; Goff Services LLC, supplies – 98.50; High Plains News, advertising – 140.27; Dennis M. & Ronda K. Hutt, memorial/donation expense – 50,000.00; Dennis M. & Ronda K. Hutt, capital outlay – 30,000.00; Keith County News, advertising – 98.22; MEAN, transmission charge – 105,062.52; Midwest Electric, utilities – 555.88; Municipal Supply, Inc. of NE, supplies – 568.93; Mutual of Omaha, employee benefits – 108.00; Pinnacle Bank/Visa, dues & training, supplies, postage, tree board, & tech support/software – 295.51; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 605.00; W.P.C.I., dues & training –275.00; American Funds, retirement –1,178.38; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 9,414.09; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 3,588.78; Overtime Wages 9/29-10/12 – 2,430.02. Total Bills and Claims $213,996.72.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Brueggeman to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $213,996.72.
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 8:51 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk