October 9, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
October 9, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on October 9, 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. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the appointment to the Housing Agency, the appointment to the library board. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: bed purchases, census, new hires. Trisha Baker was introduced as the new Director of Nursing.
Jen Rose reported for the library. Some items discussed: new policies for board members, grants received, upcoming schedule of events, digitizing newspapers.
No report for LBPA. There was a brief discussion on some bleachers the school has that could be used at the ball field.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to approve the agreement between the City and LeaderStat for staff recruiting at Louisville Care Center upon attorney review. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Josh Charvat from CCNEDC gave updates on the housing study and invited everyone to the presentation to be given by Hanna Keelan.
Barnes moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the purchase of the street painting equipment from Defining Lines Striping in the amount of $8,500. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the five-year maintenance program for the SCADA system with HOA Solutions in the amount of $6,481.80 annually. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the Charter Communications franchise renewal agreement. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: updates on high service pumps, generator that runs the pumps, traffic control, stop sign placement and no parking issues.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated. The practice house burn will be put off until November.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 2024-13; Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2024. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2024-14; declaration of surplus property – library cabinets. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Public comment: none.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to enter closed session at 8:58 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, personnel hiring/city clerk in training and nuisance property location legally described as E 54’ of Lots 271-272 and 2’ of E 54’ of lot 270; original town, Louisville, NE. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen reiterated the reason for the closed session.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to exit closed session and reconvene in regular session at 9:27 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen adjourned the public meeting at 9:28 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