REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
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 11th day of September 2007 at 7:30 o’clock P.M. Present were: President of the Council: Darrell Bassett; Council Members: Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen and Harold Peterson. Absent: Jim Rezac. City Manager: Steve Krajewski; City Clerk: Jane 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 September 7, 2007 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. The President of the Council stated this meeting is being convened in accordance with the Open Meetings Act and acknowledged a copy of the Open Meetings Act being duly posted in the southeast Corner of Council Chambers.
Council President Bassett opened a public hearing regarding a Class C Liquor License (Hammer Time Lounge & Grill) at 7:33 P.M.
Council President Bassett opened a public hearing regarding the FY 2007 – 2008 budget at 7:33 P.M.
Council President Bassett opened a public hearing regarding the FY 2007 – 2008 hearing to set final tax request at 7:33 P.M.
Council President Bassett proclaimed September 13, 2007 at the start of the Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous in the City of Ogallala.
Council President Bassett proclaimed September 17 through 23, 2007 as Constitution Week in the City of Ogallala.
Councilman Knudsen moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held August 24, 2007. Councilman Block seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: James Rezac. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M.
Councilman Block moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 28, 2007. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Harold Peterson, and James Rezac. No: None. Absent. None. Abstain: Mark Knudsen. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Knudsen moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held September 5, 2007. Councilman Block seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Darrell Bassett and James Rezac. Motion declared carried.
City Treasurer Skinner presented the financial report for August 2007.
Council President Bassett closed the public hearing regarding the Class C Liquor License (Hammer Time Lounge & Grill) at 7:39 P.M.
Councilman Knudsen moved to recommend approval of the Class C Liquor License (Hammer Time Lounge & Grill) to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Knudsen moved to recommend approval of the application for Liquor License Corporation Manager for Darlan J Rezac in connection with the Class C Liquor License of Front Street Inc. Councilman Block seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Abstain: James Rezac. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to recommend approval of the application for Liquor License Corporation Manager for Michael J Cook in connection with the Class C Liquor License of Ogallala Moose Lodge 1624 dba Moose Lodge 1624. Councilman Block seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to grant permission to Rankin Sales and Service, 122 West H Street, to occupy no more than one-half of the sidewalk for business purposes, until further notice or revocation of permission by the City Council. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to approve the 1.00% increase of restricted funds above the base limitations for fiscal year 2007 – 2008. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Council President Bassett closed a public hearing regarding the FY 2007 – 2008 budget at 7:49 P.M.
Councilman Knudsen moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2007 – 2008 budget as presented. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Council President Bassett closed a public hearing regarding the FY 2007 – 2008 hearing to set final tax request at 7:55 P.M.
Councilman Rezac introduced a resolution setting the FY 2007 – 2008 property tax request and moved for its passage. President Bassett read the Resolution and Councilman Block seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson, and Jim Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried and Resolution No. 1230 adopted, a copy of said Resolution being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Councilman Rezac introduced Ordinance 1244, entitled: An ordinance to appropriate the sums of money deemed necessary to defray, by means of taxation, all the necessary expenses and liabilities of the city of Ogallala, Nebraska, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; specifying the objects or purposes for which such appropriations are made and the amount appropriated for each object, or purpose; containing the percentage or number of mils levied for each object or purpose; providing for the certification of this ordinance to the county clerk of Keith County, Nebraska; and prescribing the time when this ordinance shall be in full force and take effect, and moved that the Statutory Rule requiring the reading on three different days be suspended. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson, and James Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried and the Statutory Rule was declared suspended for the consideration of this Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1244 was read by title and, thereafter, Councilman Rezac moved for the final passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. The President then stated the question: “Shall Ordinance No. 1244 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson and James Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. The passage and adoption of said Ordinance having been concurred in by a majority of all members of the Council, the President declared the Ordinance adopted and the President, in the presence of the Council, signed and approved the Ordinance and the Clerk attested to the passage and approval of the same and affixed her signature thereto, a copy of said Ordinance No. 1244 being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Councilman Rezac introduced a resolution setting the FY 2007-2008 limit and change to compensation to officers and employees of the City of Ogallala, Nebraska and moved for its passage. President Bassett read the Resolution and Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson, and Jim Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried and Resolution No. 1231 adopted, a copy of said Resolution being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Councilman Rezac introduced a resolution amending the Job Title- Salary Range Table and moved for its passage. President Bassett read the Resolution and Councilman Block seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson, and Jim Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried and Resolution No. 1232 adopted, a copy of said Resolution being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Council President Bassett announced that ordinance 1243 was introduced and read for the first time on August 14, 2007, and the second time on August 28, 2007. Council President Bassett read the ordinance for the third and final reading, “An ordinance rezoning the following described real estate: Lot 8, Block 33, Original Town and Lots 5 & 6 and ½ of vacated alley and street adjacent to Block 32, Original Town, from C-2 (Highway Business District) to I-1 (Industrial District).” Councilman Peterson moved for the final passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Rezac seconded the motion. The President then stated the question: “Shall Ordinance No. 1243 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson and James Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. The passage and adoption of said Ordinance having been concurred in by a majority of all members of the Council, the President declared the Ordinance adopted and the President, in the presence of the Council, signed and approved the Ordinance and the Clerk attested to the passage and approval of the same and affixed her signature thereto, a copy of said Ordinance No. 1243 being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Councilman Rezac moved to approve the interlocal agreement for utility services with the Ogallala Public Schools. Councilman Block seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, and Jim Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: Darrell Bassett and Harold Peterson. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to approve the Ogallala Public Transportation – Federal and State Public Transportation Operating Assistance Agreement (Project No. RPT-M511(208). Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson, and Jim Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Drew Krab representing the Ogallala Optimists addressed the council regarding the Humphrey’s Pond restoration project.
Councilman Rezac moved to table the Humphrey’s Pond restoration project contract award until the September 25, 2007 meeting. Councilman Block seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson, and Jim Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac introduced a resolution establishing water and sewer/wastewater fees for the special fee schedule of the City of Ogallala, Nebraska and moved for its passage. President Bassett read the Resolution and Councilman Block seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, Harold Peterson, and Jim Rezac. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried and Resolution No. 1233 adopted, a copy of said Resolution being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Councilman Rezac moved to appoint Tom Poltack and Deb Bang as regular members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment term to expire December 31, 2009. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
No names were submitted to fill the cemetery board vacancy; therefore, no action was taken on this agenda item.
Councilman Rezac moved to appoint Bart Kolste to the Tree Board term to expire December 31, 2009 and Wendell Upright to the Tree Board term to expire December 31, 2007. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to appoint Terry Johnson to the Community Development Authority for a five-year term to begin October 1, 2007. Councilman Block seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to approve the Street department snow blower plans, specifications, bid advertising and opening dates. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to direct the City Manager to negotiate an interlocal agreement for the County’s financial support of Searle Field Airport. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, and James Rezac. No: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Harold Peterson Motion declared carried.
Councilman Rezac moved to reaffirm the release of subdivision bond for Wendy’s Plaza. Councilman Block seconded the motion. The following council members voted Yes: Darrell Bassett, Kevin Block, Mark Knudsen, James Rezac, and Harold Peterson. No: None. Absent: None. Motion declared carried.
Steve Krajewski, City Manager, addressed the council regarding canyon drive drainage. The City now has an access agreement and will now begin surveying the area.
Steve Krajewski, City Manager, addressed the council regarding the municipal code update. He announced that the library’s section has been resolved with the library’s attorney and the code will be presented to the council at the September 25 meeting for approval.
The meeting held on September 5, 2007 with the Keith County Commissioners and members of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics regarding creation of an Airport Authority was discussed.
Councilman Rezac exited the meeting at 9:02 P.M.
There being no further business to come before the council, Councilman Knudsen moved to adjourn. Councilman Peterson seconded the motion. All present Council Member voted “Yes”; Absent: Jim Rezac. Motion declared carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
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Jane M. Skinner
City Clerk
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Darrell Bassett
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 September 11, 2007 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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