September 11, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
September 11, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on September 11, 2024 at 7:02 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 and the check to Superior Industrial Equipment. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen opens the Tax Request public hearing at 7:04 p.m. for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the final tax request for the Louisville, NE budget for fiscal year October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 which is in an amount different from the request for the prior year. No public comment was made. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:05 p.m.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 24-08; a resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Louisville, NE to adopt the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve Resolution 24-09; a resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Louisville, NE to set the tax request for the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1064; an ordinance to adopt the budget statement for fiscal year October 2, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adopt by title only on third and final reading Ordinance #1064. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen opens the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. to consider the one & six year road plan. No public comment made. Mayor Petersen closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve Resolution 24-10; One & Six Year Road Plan for Street Improvement Program 2023-2024. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: graphics on bus, staffing and census.
Jenny Solberger reported for the library. Some items discussed: digitization of the newspapers. Council Member Barnes will take the lead on this project.
More research will be done on the agreement between Broadvoice and the City of Louisville for LCC phone system.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the street closing request for 3rd Street Circle on October 31, 2024 for Halloween party from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
More research will be done on replacing holiday lights on Main St.
Preliminary discussion of purchase of painting equipment. More information will be gathered.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve change order No. 1 with Midwest Coatings for Chip Seal with Fog Seal Project for an additional amount of $38,859.67 for additional cold milling and speed hump installations. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve pay application No. 1 for Midwest Coatings Chip Seal with Fog Seal project in the amount of $330,869.17. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, Biesterfeld seconds to pay Superior Industrial Equipment $627 and send a letter explaining the non-payment of the rest of the request. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Charter Communications franchise renewal agreement was tabled to the next meeting.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to have JEO start design work and permitting on the culvert installation at Eastwood Dr. and Highway 66 with a letter sent to Sudbeck’s attorney stating such. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: parking on Eastwood Dr., Cherry St. parking project, high service pump discussion, trails update and 5th St. Bridge project.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated. The practice house burn at 5th and Main is scheduled for October 19th.
Kevin Albert reported for LBPA. Some items discussed: high school softball is underway.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1065; fee schedule ordinance. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to adopt by title only of third and final reading Ordinance #1065. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1066; wages and benefits for Louisville Care Center employees. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Pankonin moves, Barnes seconds to adopt by title only of third and final reading Ordinance #1066. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1067; wages and benefits for city employees and public officials. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to adopt by title only of third and final reading Ordinance #1067. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 2024-11; environmental services agreement between the City of Louisville and HDR Engineering for 6th Street Bridge Project. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2024-12; Master Municipal lease agreement between NCL Government Capital and the City for mower leases and authorization for Mayor to sign. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Public comment: none.
Closed session not necessary.
Mayor Petersen adjourned the public meeting at 9:19 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