February 8, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
February 8, 2023 Louisville, NE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Jamion Biesterfeld and Martyn Myers. Justin Barnes was absent. Also present were 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 asked the Council to review the consent agenda. Biesterfeld moves, Myers seconds to approve the consent agenda as revised. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Myers; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Kari Wockenfuss reported for the Care Center. She reported that the carpet is currently being installed.
The annual library report will be presented at the March meeting.
Biesterfeld moves, Myers seconds to approve the specs and authorize going out for bids on the Care Center Assisted Living Facility wall repair and paint project 2023. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Myers; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1041; wages and benefits for Louisville Care Center employees. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Myers; absent – Barnes. Motion carried. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adopt Ordinance # 1041 by title only on third and final reading. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Myers; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1042; one-time ARPA pay for Louisville Care Center employees. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Myers; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Councilmember Barnes entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to adopt Ordinance # 1042 by title only on third and final reading. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Dave Wedekind was present with ideas on the Maxon property development. No council action was taken.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the gWorks software update for municipal accounting. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Discussion on water plant SCADA computer and software update.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to waive the bid process on the water plant SCADA computer and software update. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve the bid from HOA Solutions for the water plant SCADA computer and software update in the amount of $43,927.00. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Myers seconds to approve the agreement with JEO for engineering services for the 3rd Street Bridge repairs project in the amount of $20,120.00. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the agreement with JEO for engineering services for chip seal/fog seal project in the amount of $37.300.00. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Myers; nays – Barnes. Motion carried.
The Main Street project will wait for a later time.
The agreement with Louisville Public Schools for use of the ball field was briefly discussed. The agreement was sent to the school and their attorney had a few issues. There was a discussion about the Mayor setting some deadlines.
Jill Maenner has been told that it is up to her to determine if the city owned property Parcel #130395720 is sufficient for building a garage before we start the negotiation process.
Mayor Petersen reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: broken water service line and new employee
A written sheriff’s report was circulated. No report for fire/rescue.
Kevin Albert was present for the Louisville Ball Parents Association (LBPA) with questions about the agreement with the school and the parks and recreation ordinance to be discussed later in the meeting.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
Ordinance #1040; Parks & Recreation revision Article XI was tabled to the next meeting.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve Resolution 23-02; legal publication newspaper and posting designation. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to enter closed session for the protection of the public’s interest for the purpose of setting possible terms of agreement with Verizon revised lease proposal, terms of agreement with NDOT for 6th Street Bridge project and zoning enforcement for structure built without permit on a parcel of real estate identified by the county assessor as 24-12-11 NW1/4 Exc SL1 of TL2 & Hwy at 8:49 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen repeated the three reasons for the closed session. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to reconvene in open session at 9:28 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Myers seconds to decline the proposal from Verizon for a revised lease agreement for use of the water tower. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the agreement with NDOT for 6th Street Bridge Project. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Myers moves, Biesterfeld seconds to direct city attorney Roger Johnson to follow through with owner of real estate described as 24-12-11 NW1/4 Exc SL1 of TL2 & Hwy as discussed in closed session. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; 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.
Dee Arias, City Clerk