February 12, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
February 12, 2025 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on February 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Justin Barnes, Jamion Biesterfeld and Paul Pankonin. 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, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the appointment to the Housing Agency. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: Census update, the hiring of 14 new employees in the last two months, and the successful transition to the new management company.
There was no report for the library.
There was no report for LBPA.
Julie Bauman gave a review of the audit report for council to approve. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the audit report. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
The LB840 loan application was presented for BBW Enterprises LLC dba BW’s Louisville as recommended by the application review committee. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the loan application for BBW Enterprises dba BW’s Louisville. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
A new lease agreement for property legally described as Lots 257-259 (204 Main St. – Parking lot North of City Hall) was presented by LRDH Company, LLC. McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the new lease agreement for the parking lot owned by LRDH Company. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
There was initial discussion of a water line to service the Meadow Oaks neighborhood in South Sarpy County. Aaron with JEO was present with a map of the proposed line, and further discussions will be held.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve an agreement for right-of-way easement and permanent easement offer from OPPD for property northwest of Highway 50 south of the sewer plant. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Creation of a trail-specific account was discussed for those who are wanting to donate to trail development. A trail-specific fund will be created with no need for a separate account.
Much discussion was held pertaining to lots outside of city limits, specifically Hazel Street, in an effort to keep council aware.
Surveyors have marked the culvert at Eastwood Drive and Highway 66.
No update on Ed Noyes; regarding nuisance property located at E 54’ of lots 271-272 and 2’ of E 54’ of lot 270; original town, Louisville, NE.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: A generator has been hooked up to another high service pump for power outages. There are only 12 non-radio meters left to replace.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
There was no public comment.
Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the main body of the purchase and sale agreement to sell the Care Center to Nye Health subject to the later approval of the schedules incorporated into the agreement and confirmation of necessary insurance coverages and contingent upon no successful remonstrance being presented to the Mayor and City Council. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. 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.
Tava Tomanek-Powell, City Clerk