REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

DECEMBER 13, 2005

A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Ogallala, Nebraska, was held at City Hall Council Chambers in said City on the 13^th day of December 2005 at 7:30 O’clock P.M. Present were: President of the Council: Paul Foy; Council Members: Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. Absent: Donna Sharman. City Manager: Steve Krajewski; City Clerk: Jane M. Skinner; City Attorney: Michael McQuillan.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publishing one time in the Keith County News and posting at the City Hall Administration Building as shown by the Certificate of Publication and Posting Notice attached to these Minutes. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to the President and to all members of the Council on December 9, 2005 and a copy of their Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice and the Agenda is attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the Notice to the President and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Councilwoman Gieschen moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 22, 2005. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Abstain: Jim Rezac. Motion declared carried.

Councilman Knudsen moved to approve the plumbing license and permit bond for Marc Fagullar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rezac. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried.

City Clerk-Treasurer Skinner presented the financial report for November 2005.

Police Chief David Kling introduced two new police officers, Jesse Koch and Chad Reutlinger.

Tony Martinez from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services presented Rod Volberding, Water Superintendent, with the 2004 Water Fluoridation Quality Award.

Ken Knoepfel and Dr. Bill Podraza presented the ADA Compliance Plan prepared for the city by Miller and Associates. Councilwoman Gieschen moved to accept and approve the City of Ogallala 2005 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried.

Library Director Cindy Mielke presented the Goodall City Library annual report.

The Ogallala Youth Committee annual report was presented by Cindy Mielke, Bonnie Bauer and Shelly McQuillan.

Carter Hubbard of Olsson & Associates presented the completed flood plain elevation certificates and gave an update on the flood plain analysis project.

Councilwoman Gieschen introduced a Resolution extending the franchise between the City of Ogallala, Nebraska and CCVI Operating, L.L.C. President Foy read the Resolution and Councilman Rezac moved that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gieschen. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Mark Knudsen, and James Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared unanimously carried and Resolution No. 1190 adopted, a copy of said Resolution being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

Councilwoman Gieschen moved to approve the 2006 Police package vehicle specifications, advertising and bid opening dates. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried.

Councilwoman Gieschen moved to approve the agreement for community development services with Keith County Area Development. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried.

Councilwoman Gieschen moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Community Redevelopment Authority for Executive Director Services. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rezac. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried.

Mike Mell, Street Superintendent and Don Dye, of M.C. Shaff and Associates, presented the plans and specifications for the Spruce and Railroad Street project. Tanya Gieschen moved to approve the Spruce and Railroad Street plans, specifications, advertising, and bid opening dates. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rezac. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried.

Councilwoman Gieschen moved to enter into closed session to discuss potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rezac. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried. The Council entered closed session at 8:59 P.M.

Councilman Rezac moved to return from closed session at 9:13 P.M. Seconded by Councilwoman Gieschen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried.

There being no further business to come before the council, Councilman Rezac moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gieschen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Tanya Gieschen, Jim Rezac, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Donna Sharman. Motion declared carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M.

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Jane M. Skinner City Clerk

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Paul Foy

Council President

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I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Ogallala, Nebraska, hereby certify that all of the subjects included in the attached proceedings were contained in the Agenda for the meeting of December 13, 2005 kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk; that such subjects were contained in said Agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; that at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; that the Minutes of the President and Council of the City of Ogallala, Nebraska, were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body; that all news media requesting notification concerning meeting of said body were provided advance notification of the time and place of said meeting and the subjects to be discussed at said meeting.

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Jane M. Skinner

City Clerk

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