Proceedings of the Sutton City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SUTTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2016

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SUTTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 AT 8:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL, 107 W. GROVE STREET.

Mayor Mau called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.

Mayor Mau informed the public about the location of the Open Meeting Act posted on the wall in the back of the Council Chambers and accessible to members of the public.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mau, Council Members, Nuss, Pedersen, Schelkopf. Absent: Plettner.

Notice of this meeting was given in advanced thereof by publication in the Clay County News on February 3, 2016, a copy of the proof of publication being attached to these minutes. Notice of meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advanced notice to the Mayor and all members of the City Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.

Departmental Reports: Public works stated that the VFD on the south well quit working, but is under warranty. Both dump trucks went down in the snow storm. The 1993 rear axle went out and the 1998 had a power steering hose break.

Cole Tesar, the new police officer started work full time as of February 8th.

Electric department has been helping with snow removal and services.

Moved by Schelkopf and seconded by Nuss that the consent agenda be approved for items 2A – 2E. Roll: AYES: Schelkopf, Nuss, Pedersen. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Moved by Schelkopf and seconded by Nuss that the minutes of the January 11th meeting be approved as presented. Roll: AYES: Schelkopf, Nuss, Pedersen. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Moved by Schelkopf and seconded by Nuss that the treasurer’s report for the month of January be adopted as presented. Roll: AYES: Schelkopf, Nuss, Pedersen. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Moved by Schelkopf and seconded by Nuss that the bills incurred for the month of January be approved for payment as presented. Roll: AYES: Schelkopf, Nuss, Pedersen. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Salaries $32,647.05 Federal Withholdings 7,204.46 A United Automatic Doors Repair handi-cap doors 243.50 Action Auto Vehicle repairs 748.55 Alfonso Cleaning Community center floor cleaning 250.00 Aspegren Repair Ambulance oil changes 224.99 Baker & Taylor Library books 313.46 BG’s Corner Fuel 133.65 Brown’s Store Supplies 85.24 BSN Sports Hardware 3.00 Burton Enterprises Trash pickup 5,635.00 Capital Business Systems Copier rent 168.86 Chief Supply Police uniforms 344.74 City Light & Water Utilities 5,400.69 City of Sutton Petty Cash repayment 46.64 Clay County Clerk File easement/ordinance 44.00 Clay County News Printing/publishing 169.92 CPI Fuel/Tires 928.66 Danko Emergency Fire – Shields 190.00 Demco Library supplies 38.35 Dutton Lainson Light r/m 2,536.35 Eagle Pointe Ins Insurance 9,208.50 Fastenal Battery 119.99 Fox Hollow Motel Prospect 87.90 Friesen Chevrolet Cemetery mower repair 294.06 Gale Group Library books 19.46 George’s 66 Fuel/energy wise 1,271.25 George Bros. Propane Diesel, library speaker 1,209.59 Hamilton Telecommunications Email accounts 20.75 Hastings Tribune Printing/publishing 227.20 Historic National Red Library books 23.00 JP Cooke Co. Dog tags 62.60 Jackson Services Office rugs, shop towels 92.25 Jeff Hofaker Mileage 143.01 Joan Aspegren Cleaning Comm. Center/City Hall/Fire Hall 480.00 John Deere Financial Mower repairs 43.59 Kids Reference Library books 74.94 Kully Pipe Road – Rebar 715.23 LeRoy Griess Digging Grave openings 780.00 Lexis Publishing Police law books 129.40 Matheson Tri-Gas Ambulance oxygen 107.80 Midwest Radar Police – re-cert. radars 160.00 Municipal Supply Water r/m 195.81 Nebraska Public Health Water samples 60.00 NPPD Purchased electricity 84,168.05 NE Rural Water Association Dues 200.00 NMC Exchange Front End Loader repairs 78.33 One Call Locates 1.89 Platte Valley Comm. Ambulance pagers/pager repairs/antenna 2,524.25 Protex Central Community Center maintenance 26.12 Quality Builders Sewer repair 150.00 Sherry Reed Mileage 37.80 Smith Lawn Care Fall fertilizer 1,410.00 SourceGas Utilities 2,993.87 South Central PPD Wheeling charges 5,489.72 Superior iNet Internet services 123.57 Sutton Irrigation Mower repairs/hoses 51.92 Sutton Lumber Supplies/maint. 62.59 Todd’s Feed Supply Boots 81.90 Total Funds by Hasler Postage 802.02 Verizon Cell phones/police ipad 364.73 VISA Library lap top /recruitment trip 526.57 Windstream Telephone 933.87

Moved by Schelkopf and seconded by Nuss to approve the bill from JEO in the amount of $3,170.00 for the Housing Study. Roll: AYES: Schelkopf, Nuss, Pedersen. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Unfinished business of Changeorder #4 and Olsson Associates bill was once again tabled.

In new business, Mayor Mau opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. Purpose of the public hearing was to hear testimony for or against the proposed One and Six Year Road Plan. Mayor Mau asked for comments from the public. Street Superintendent Steve Parr of JEO was present explaining the process and what roads were included in the plan. There being no further comments, Mayor Mau closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m.

Moved by Pedersen and seconded by Schelkopf to approve Resolution NO. 2016-1 adopting the One and Six Year Road Plan. Roll: AYES: Pedersen, Schelkopf, Nuss. NAYS: None. Motion carried. The problem board of health properties that have had nothing done were reviewed by Council. As a courtesy council directed staff to send out letters that they are being given and extension by three months, which brings them up to the City Wide Clean Up that is held annually. A signed letter will be needed by both the City and the property owner with the details. After that time, the properties still not done will be cleaned up by the City and assessed to the property owners.

Terry Galloway, City Auditor was present to review the annual audit.

Only one applicant was received for the DLD park supervisor position. Moved by Schelkopf and seconded by Pedersen to hire Monte Lemkau as the DLD park supervisor for 14 pay periods during the summer months of April 1 st thru October 31st at a wage of $13,500.00. Roll: AYES: Schelkopf, Pedersen, Nuss. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Equipment for the DLD Park were reviewed. Mower prices thus far were from Turfwerks for a Jacobsen AR3 at a price of $26,200.00 and Toro for a Groundsmaster 3505 at a price of $28,430.00. After discussion, council directed staff to get some more prices and have ready for March meeting or earlier if at all possible.

The maintenance building for the DLD Park was up for review. Two quotes were received. Sutton Lumber and Todd’s Feed Supply & Trailer Sales. Sutton Lumber backed out with their quote. After discussion, it was moved by Pedersen and seconded by Nuss to approve the purchase of the building from Todd’s Feed Supply at a cost of $8,695 with the vertical sides. Roll: AYES: Pedersen, Nuss, Schelkopf. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Moved by Nuss and seconded by Pedersen to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Dee Boals and Jerry Johnson to the Tree Board. Roll: AYES: Nuss, Pedersen, Schelkopf. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Discussion was held concerning the extra property East of the DLD Park for future use. Council is open to all options.

There being no further business, it was moved by Pedersen and seconded by Nuss to adjourn the meeting. Roll: All ayes.

______Todd Mau, Mayor ATTEST:

______Sherrie Bartell, City Clerk/Treas.