March 12, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
March 12, 2025 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on March 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.
Mayor Petersen opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. to consider a Class C liquor license request from BBW Enterprises LLC dba BW’s Pub and Grill Louisville. Brian Whitehead represented BW’s Pub and Grill Louisville. No public comment was made. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:03 p.m. Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2025-04; liquor license approval for BBW Enterprises LLC. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: The transition to new management is going well and they are happy with the new structure.
There was no report for the library.
Bill Leuder reported for the Louisville Ball Parents Association. Some items discussed: Teams are set with over a couple hundred participants. Some general repairs are needed at the softball field and field one, city crew has plans to work on them.
Discussion of the purchase of tail coverage for employment at LCC was tabled.
An Anti-Nepotism Policy was presented, applicable to city employees. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the Anti-Nepotism policy. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Joel Jones was present to discuss some improvements needed at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. They have received two bids on the broken auger, one requiring the city crew to perform the replacement under supervision/direction of the company, and the other being full service by the company. The budget was discussed, including the possibility of an amended budget if it becomes necessary. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to replace the broken auger machine at the Waste Water Treatment Plant as supervised by the quoted company. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
A new option for city employee insurance was discussed and a quote was presented by Joel Jones. Joel believes this option is cheaper and less complicated than the current provided option. Discussion was tabled for the April meeting when a representative of that insurance will be present.
The culvert installation at Eastwood Drive and Highway 66 was discussed with little change. JEO has a design that will be ready to present at the end of the month.
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.
No update on the Hazel Street lots outside of city limits.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: The city obtained a new high service pump that is proving to be much more efficient than before. Joel met with Nebraska Game & Parks regarding the trail project and their involvement, and the city is currently working on grant applications. Joel asked council to begin thinking about future plans for city facilities such as City Hall, the library, and Public Works, so that he can act on opportunities when they arise.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1068; an ordinance to remove the hiring incentive from the Louisville Care Center wages and benefits. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. McClun moves, Barnes seconds to adopt by title only on third and final reading Ordinance #1068. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2025-04; declare miscellaneous street surplus equipment. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve Resolution 2025-05; declare Louisville Care Center personal property and equipment as surplus. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
There was no public comment.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 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