August 9, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
August 9, 2023 Louisville, NE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Jamion Biesterfeld and Paul Pankonin. Justin Barnes was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, City Planner Joel Jones and guests. Mayor Petersen stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted at the rear of the room and a copy of all meeting materials is available with the clerk.
Notice of the regular meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three (3) public places as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice was simultaneously given to all council members. Their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to these minutes. All proceedings thereafter were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.
Mayor Petersen called the meeting to order and asked the Council to review the consent agenda. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Interim administrator Angela Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items reported: advisory board approved the budget, some painting has been done, software issues and security system updates.
Jen Rose reported for the library. Some items reported: lighting bids, leak on front stoop, successful book fair, grants, active Friends group and meeting schedule.
LCC advisory board has decided to go forward with a Verizon plan that will be less expensive than the current reimbursement plan they are using. Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve a contract with Verizon for LCC use contingent upon review. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the contract between LCC and Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to authorize the release of funds from the library trust in the amount of $3,862.00 to Voss Lighting for LED light replacement at the library. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Josh Charvat from CCNEDC gave an update. Some items discussed: downtown revitalization, maintaining existing businesses, housing study, strategic planning and building partnership with MAPA.
Pankonin moves, McClun seconds to approve Josh Charvat from CCNEDC the use of the Community Center office for drop-in meetings. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Steve Parr from JEO presented the one and six year road plan for review. Some revisions will be made before the public hearing in September.
There was a discussion on the addition of nine lots in the South Ridge Subdivision. Councilmember McClun declared a conflict of interest as he has a verbal agreement to purchase one of the lots in discussion. The city council has concerns with the developer and the discussion will be tabled.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to direct the City Attorney to write a letter to Loadsmith Trucking regarding illegal dumping on city streets. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the revised job descriptions as presented. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Nothing new on the water line extension south of town.
Joel has a plan to simplify the Eastwood culvert project as is waiting to hear from the state.
Preliminary budget discussion was held.
Joel Jones reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: 5th & Elm Street repairs, high service pump still in process, UV lights ordered, continued improvements at the sewer plant, trail plans moving along, fencing complete at the shop, temporary speed bumps/humps, ball field parking lot improvements, ball field sprinklers in common areas, moving yard waste area, brick work on library.
Written sheriff and fire/rescue reports were circulated.
No report for LBPA.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1049; fee schedule. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adopt Ordinance #1049 by title only on third and final reading. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 23-07; surplus property, LCC furniture. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 23-08; Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance with NDOT. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve Resolution 23-09; LARM acceptance of bid for liability insurance with a two year commitment. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve Resolution 23-10; surplus property, LCC bus. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
I, the undersigned clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings had and done by the Mayor and City Council of Louisville. To the best of my knowledge, the agenda was kept continually current and available for public inspection; and the minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within 10 working days. The minutes are published in summary form. Upon request a complete copy is available at City Hall.
Dee Arias, City Clerk