June 12, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
June 12, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on June 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Jamion Biesterfeld, Justin Barnes and Paul Pankonin. Also, present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, 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 including annual appointments but with the exceptions of the appointment to the Louisville Housing Agency Board and the claim to Jerry McClun for fire school reimbursement. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the claim to Jerry McClun. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; abstain – McClun. Motion carried.
Councilmember Biesterfeld reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: Angie vacation, work comp insurance premium and payment of past due accounts.
Councilmember McClun reported for the library. Summer reading is in full swing.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the reserved parking request from Good Times on July 27, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Main St. west side from Good Times south to 3rd St. and east side from bank parking lot south to 3rd St. for a poker run. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve amendment #1 to JEO agreement Louisville 2023 Street Improvements Chip Seal/Fog Seal in the amount of $14,000.00. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the agreement with JEO for providing a Master Trails Plan in the amount of $49,980. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried.
There was a brief discussion on the possibility of closing the Hazel Street connection to Sandhill Road. More research will be done.
No action taken on the blight and substandard study entitled Sudbeck East Area Blight Study.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to approve the job description for city clerk/treasurer. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the interlocal agreement with the Village of Manley for sanitary sewer service. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried.
There was a preliminary discussion on the upcoming budget, including major purchases and repairs.
Clarification is needed on the enforcement of regulations in the extra-territorial jurisdiction. The sheriff will be invited to the July meeting for more discussion.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the request that the library be open on Tuesdays. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried.
No action taken on the culvert installation at Eastwood Dr. and Highway 66.
There was a brief discussion on utility rates and associated fees. More research will be done for inclusion on a fee schedule ordinance for new fiscal year.
Joel presented updated machine hire charges that will be incorporated in the fee schedule to be presented for new fiscal year.
Information was provided for NE Army National Guard smoke training on July 12-14, 2024 at 5th and Main St. No action necessary.
The attorney will review the memorandum of understanding between Louisville Fire Department, NE DOT and NE Army National Guard for house burn at 422 Main St. for the next meeting.
Pankonin moves, McClun seconds to approve the purchase of a Kubota Versahandler 923 with trade. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes. Motion carried.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: chip seal project, tar prep, high service pump rebuild, processing units, trails and speed bumps.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated.
No report for LBPA.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
Public comment; resident at 721 Sandhill complaining about trash carts on Hazel St.
No closed session needed.
Mayor Petersen adjourned the public meeting at 9:12 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