January 10, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
January 10, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on January 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Justin Barnes, Jamion Biesterfeld, Paul Pankonin and Jerry McClun. Also, present were Utility Supervisor 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. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen opens the hearing at 7:02 p.m. for the consideration of addition to the zoning regulation Section 7.15 regarding retaining walls and fall protection in all zoning districts. No public comment was made. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: staffing updates, restructuring personnel, sinkhole repair, ice cream machine delivery, security updates and survey completion.
No report from the library.
Julie Bauman was present to review the audit report. City Attorney Roger Johnson entered the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
LBPA agreement was not ready.
LPS agreement are waiting for exhibits.
A letter will be drafted to Melvin Sudbeck regarding a timeline for construction of the culvert on Eastwood Drive.
A proposed special event/street closing policy was reviewed. Some revisions will be made based on the conversation.
Columbarium policies will continue to be reviewed.
Joel Jones reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: high service pumps, Sandhill lift station, replacement signage, water meter installations, lead/copper survey as mandated by EPA, security camera installation, OPPD agreement for mountain bike trail, equipment and water mains
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated.
Jason Heard reported for LBPA. Items discussed: signup underway for summer season.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 24-01; mileage reimbursement. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1058; Zoning Regulations Section 7.15 regarding retaining walls. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to adopt Ordinance #1058 by title only. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1059; to amend Chapter I, Article I, Section 1-104 establishing the powers and duties of the Mayor in accordance with State Law; to amend Chapter I, Article V, Section 1-502 property tax request; Chapter I, Article V, Section 1-504 procedure for setting property tax request; Chapter III, Article I, Section 3-101 traffic regulations general authority; Chapter III, Article I, Section 3-101.01 terms defined. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to adopt Ordinance #1059 by title only. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to enter closed session at 8:21 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 and contract with LBPA at 5:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen restated the reason for the closed session. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to exit closed session and reconvene to regular session at 8:54 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun. 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