February 14, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
February 14, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on February 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Justin Barnes, Jamion Biesterfeld and Jerry McClun. Paul Pankonin was absent. Also, present were Utility Supervisor Joel Jones, City Attorney Roger Johnson 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 the Pledge of Allegiance was said. McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the appointment to the Care Center Advisory Board. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: staffing, employee appreciation, software, attorney review of contract, and 2024 Customer Experience Award recipient.
No report for the library.
Sean Davis from the Omaha Volkswagen Car Club presented donation checks to Louisville Volunteer Fire Department and B.U.I.L.D. after a brief history of the car club.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the street closing request for OVW on September 14, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Main Street between 1st and 3rd and other areas to be determined. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the Diamond membership renewal with Keep Cass County Beautiful in the amount of $500 to be paid from the KENO fund. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the private license agreement with OPPD for possible use of property for bike trail. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to direct the clerk to prepare a resolution for no parking on 6th Street west of Maple to the railroad tracks on both sides of the street. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the annual agreement with LBPA/Legion Baseball and authorize the Mayor to sign. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the agreement with LPS for ballfield use and operating and authorize the Mayor to sign. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to inform Melvin Sudbeck of the deadline for completion of the culvert at Eastwood Drive and Highway 66 on August 1, 2024 or be in breach of contract. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to direct the clerk to prepare a resolution for special event/street closing policy. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to direct the clerk to prepare a resolution for columbarium policies. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Joel Jones reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: 6th St. bridge, high service pump, lead/copper rule regulations, water projects, water extension project, lift station statuses, UP Railroad property purchase, Ash Grove grant status, trail update, fuel building and biking events in town.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated. No report for LBPA. An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to enter closed session at 8:35 p.m. to protect the public interest to discuss the possible sale of City-owned real estate generally described as Louisville, outlots L38 Esc 2A W of Creek & SL 4 & 4 of 38 & Frac pt S of SL5 of 38 & SW ¼ NE ¼ 22-12-11 and sale of related personal property owned by the City. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen restated the reason for the closed session. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to exit closed session and reconvene to regular session at 8:48 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld; absent – Pankonin, nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen adjourned the public meeting at 8:49 p.m.
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