August 14, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
August 14, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on August 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Justin Barnes and Paul Pankonin. Jamion Biesterfeld was absent. Also, present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, Public Works Foreman 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 the Pledge of Allegiance was said. McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the appointment to the Housing Agency, the appointment to the library board and the check to Jerry McClun for EMT class reimbursement. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Barnes; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried. Barnes moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the check to Jerry McClun. Roll call vote: ayes – Pankonin, Barnes; abstain – McClun; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: 24-25 budget, facility updates, bus graphics, staffing and referrals update.
Jen Rose reported for the library. Some items discussed: policy updates, librarian retreat scholarship, preschool reading, game night and other upcoming events, digitizing of newspapers and successful book fair.
Candy McClun was present to request the installation of a pickle ball court. Some options were discussed. More information will be gathered but the city council looks favorably on the idea.
Dayton Murty from Charter Communications was present to discuss the franchise renewal agreement. Some adjustments were made to the sample renewal and will be presented at a later time.
The culvert installation at Eastwood Dr. and Highway 66 was briefly discussed.
Fee schedule for machine hire costs will be ready for the budget hearing.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: 2nd Street one-way project, upcoming projects, storm damage, HSP info, equipment updates, meter reading software ordered, speed bump installation update, ball field repairs. The city crew was commended on their work during and after the storm.
Written sheriff reports were circulated. No report for the fire and rescue. Mayor Petersen commended the fire department for their work during the storm.
Bill Lueder reported for LBPA. High school softball has begun practice. Shifting of the shades during the storm that caused damage to the flag pole was noted.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to approve Resolution 2024-07; preliminary engineering supplemental agreement with JEO for 6th Street Bridge project and authorize Mayor to sign. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Barnes; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Public comment: Randy Payne brought up speeding in town.
Mayor Petersen adjourned the public meeting at 8:08 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