December 13, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
December 13, 2023 Louisville, NE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Paul Pankonin, Jamion Biesterfeld and Justin Barnes. Also present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, City Public Works Director 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. Barnes moves, McClun seconds to approve the consent agenda including annual appointments with the exception of the check to Candy McClun for fire supplies reimbursements. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the check to Candy McClun. Roll call vote: ayes – Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; abstain – McClun. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: Continuing to reduce agency costs for temporary employees, state survey completed and fencing installed.
There was no report for the Library Board.
Josh Charvat was present from CCNEDC to request funding participation in the county-wide housing study. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the payment to CCNEDC for the housing study in the amount of $1,000 from the LB840 funds. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
Pankonin moves, McClun seconds to approve the loan document with BBW Enterprises LLC dba Main Street Grub as recommended by the LB840 application review committee and authorize the Mayor to execute the documents. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the purchase of updated meter reading software as recommended by Joel in the amount of $16, 880.00. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
LBPA agreement will be moved to closed session.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve the funding agreement with CCNEDC in the amount of $5,000 to be paid from the LB840 funds. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
Nothing new on the culvert at Eastwood Dr. and Highway 66.
Some ideas on special event street closure policies were distributed. The clerk will write up in policy form and council will continue to review.
Columbarium policies were discussed. The policy presented will be finalized with revisions discussed.
Joel Jones reported for street, water and sewer. Updates on items discussed: high service pump, backup generator at Sandhill lift station, Big Red Lighting progress at sewer plant, mountain bike trail, surplus equipment sales and ball field.
Written sheriff’s report was circulated. No report from the fire/rescue. There were questions on the coordination of the recent house fire.
Kevin Albert and Bill Lueder reported for LBPA. Items discussed: sun shade location and material used under sun shades.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 2023-18; library paintings declared surplus. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to enter closed session 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 and contract with LBPA at 8:40 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen restated the reason for the closed session. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to exit closed session and reconvene to regular session at 9:34 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen adjourns the meeting at 9:34 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