November 13, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
November 13, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on November 13, 2024 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. Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the appointment to the Housing Agency, the appointment to the library board and the check to Candy McClun for temp office help. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the check to Candy McClun. Roll call vote: ayes – Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; abstain – McClun. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: census numbers, liability insurance renewal, special meeting for health insurance, Barb Stohlmann retirement. Angie received compliments for work done.
Jen Rose reported for the library. Some items discussed: new board member, vault in basement cleaned, phone issues, grants for digitization, lock on office door, book deliveries, fundraising.
Joel Jones reported for LBPA. Some items discussed: sand on field 2 to level, backstop modifications.
Ed Noyes was not present to discuss nuisance property located at E 54’ of lots 271-272 and 2’ of E 54’ of lot 270. Joel will draft a letter giving him his options to comply with current zoning regulations.
There have been complaints about Sandhill Road south speedbump. JEO is going to contact the contractor who is supposed to repair.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to waive the annual fee from Louisville Public Schools for use of ball fields in exchange for two 21’ five row bleachers. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to accept an hourly increase in fees for City Attorney Roger Johnson of $170/hour beginning January 1, 2025. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve amendment No. 1 to the Lottery Operator Agreement with Advanced Gaming Technologies, Inc. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Beisterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the Maintenance Agreement No. 55 with NDOT renewal. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the Certificate of Compliance for Maintenance Agreement No. 55 with NDOT for calendar year 2024. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
No action taken on Quality Irrigation agreement; Joel will move forward to refine agreement.
Nuisance property Lot 748 and ½ vacated alley, Original Town. A letter will be written giving five days to clean up then the city will proceed with abatement.
Property at E 54’ of Lot 279 except N 2’ and E 54’ of Lot 269 was move to closed session.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to approve the proposed mission and vision statement for the City. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Culvert at Eastwood and Highway 66 was moved to closed session.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: Main St. widening, alley repairs, HSP wired into generator, trail master plan, safety meeting, temporary speed bump removal, north well repairs.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve Resolution 2024-15; traffic control and no parking at various locations. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2024-16; declaration of surplus property – SnowX Speedwing snow blade as amended. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2024-17; signing of year-end certification of City Street Superintendent 2024. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Public comment: Mark Zebley asked about businesses on Main St. being used as storage.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to enter closed session at 8:34 p.m. for the protection of the public interest to discuss the business structure, finances and rates and other charges as related to the Louisville Care Center, nuisance property location legally described as E 54’ of Lots 271-272 and 2’ of E 54’ of lot 270; original town, Louisville, NE and legal discussions about culvert at Highway 66 and Eastwood Dr. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen reiterated the reason for the closed session.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to exit closed session and reconvene in regular session at 9:44 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 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.
Dee Arias, City Clerk