LYONS CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 7, 2022 A regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Lyons was called to order by council President Wheaton, at 5:30 P.M., June 7, 2022, at Lyons City Hall. Present were Council members Brink, Wheaton, Housh Sr. and Steinmeyer. Mayor Fuston had an excused absence. Council President Wheaton publicly stated to all in attendance that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was available for review and indicated the location of such copy posted in the room where the meeting was being held PUBLIC HEARING Moved by Brink, seconded by Housh to approve the following consent agenda: 1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meetings held on May 3, 2022. 2. Claims as presented except claims of KB’s Mini Mart, CNA Auto, and Steiny’s General Store. 3. Treasurer report. 4. RESOLUTION 2022-4: A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO A DISASTER OR EMERGENCY IN BURT COUNTY, THE CITY OF LYONS AND OTHER CITIES AND VILLAGES IN BURT COUNTY, THE LYONS CITY COUNCIL DEEMS IT ADVISABLE AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE COUNTY TO APPROVE THE BURT COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN was adopted and signed. ORDINANCE 750: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE AMENDED BUDGET STATEMENT TO BE TERMED THE AMENDED 2021-2022 APPROPIATION BILL; TO AMEND SUMS FOR NECESSARY REVENUES AND EXPENSES IN FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE was adopted and signed. ORDINANCE 751: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION RANGE SCHEDULE FOR EACH; REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANCES, AMENDMENTS, AND SECTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE was adopted and signed. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Brink, Housh Sr. NAY: None. Motion carried. CLAIMS: ACCO suppl 3,872.65, AMERICAN BROADBAND service 1,357.10, APPEARA clothing 164.88, BADER’S HIGHWAY & STREETS street sealing 9,984.00, BARCO MUNIFIPAL PRODUCTS suppl 402.18, , BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD health ins 6,146.42, BOBCAT OF OMAHA packer wheel and excavator 58,912.14, BOMGAARS suppl 1,047.41, BREHMERS MFG park post 21.33, BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER elec 2,640.00, BURT COUNTY SHERIFF fees 20.00, CENTURYLINK serv 60.68, CITY OF LYONS util 4,476.79, CUMING CO. INDUSTRIES steel posts 1,211.80, DANIEL A SMITH fees 1,000.00, DURABLE FLAGS main street flags 172.89, FARMERS PRIDE oil 250.25, FIRST NORTHEAST BANK OF NEBR sewer/wastewater bond principal, interest & wire fee 50,465.00, IIMC fee 290.00, JENSEN PLUMBING & HEATING serv/suppl 393.06, LEAGUE OF NEB. MUNICIPALITIES conference 499.00, LINCOLN FINANCIAL ins 316.13, LORENSEN LUMBER gravel 6,938.02, LYONS-DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS fees 720.00, LYONS MIRROR SUN publ 267.30, LYONS POSTMASTER fee 226.00, MAIN STREET SERVICES serv 1,118.13, MECHANICAL SALES INC serv 1,669.20, MIDWEST LABS testing 105.00, , NEBRASKA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY class 260.00, NENEDD membership fees 1,350.00, NORTHEAST TRACTOR PARTS suppl 35.00, NPGA nat gas 17,288.10, NPPD elec 26,152.16, OAKLAND LUMBER suppl 8.37, OHIO NATIONAL LIFE INS retirement plan 714.18, OLSSON engineering fees 1,970.87, PAVE LLC asphalt 30,000, PORT-A-JOHNS portable 70.00, QUALITY PRINTING suppl 255.56, RICHARD P COEN JR serv 900.00, SAPP BROS propane 20.00, SAVE MORE suppl, SCHWAN’S HOME DELIVERY concessions 616.06, SCOTTS HARDWARE suppl 162.33, SOOLAND BOBCAT rental, S&S LAWN CARE mowing 3,530, STANEK FIRE PROTECTION inspection 184.00, US BANK – REAMS SPRINKLER SUPPLY fountain 595.65, WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN elec 4,748.75, WASTE CONNECTIONS serv 11,032.28, WEST POINT NEWS publ 185.50, NEBR DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 6,217.70, VERIZON WIRELESS serv 34.98, JARROD MCELROY demutualization of Ohio National 167.11, MARY LOU RITTER demutualization of Ohio National 873.70, RON DAKBERKOW demutualization of Ohio National 581.86, SCOTT BURGETT demutualization of Ohio National 208.18, TERRY UEDING demutualization of Ohio National 39.96, CITY OF LYONS combined payroll 30740.63, EFTPS payroll tax 7855.11, HSA contributions 1,940.00, NEBR DEPT OF REVENUE payroll tax 1087.30. Motion by Brink, seconded by Housh to approve Mayor Fuston’s recommendation to appoint Whitney Anderson as City Clerk/Treasurer for June 7 through December 31, 2022. On roll call, AYE: Brink, Housh Sr., Steinmeyer. NAY: None. Motion Carried. Council “tabled” the consideration to approve/not approve the contract for financial services with Ric Ortmeier and Associates until the next meeting. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Housh Sr to approve change order #3 on WesTech Engineering, Inc. for a decrease of $43,651 on the temporary water treatment contract. On roll call, Aye: Brink, Housh Sr., Steinmeyer. NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Brink to approve payment #4 of $32,951.80 to WesTech Engineering for final payment on the filter equipment for the water treatment plant project. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Housh Sr, Brink. NAY: None. Motion Carried Council “tabled" payment #5 of $95,464.00 to WesTech Engineering for final payment on the temporary water treatment system for the water treatment plant project was tabled by council until the next meeting. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Housh Sr. to authorize drawdown #8 of CDBG funds in the total amount of $15,030.00; $1,350 of this amount to NENEDD for Administration and Construction Management fees. On roll call, AYE: Brink, Steinmeyer, Housh Sr. NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motion by Brink, seconded by Housh Sr. to authorize drawdown #9 of CDBG funds in the total amount of $80, 186.46 to the City of Lyons on the Water Treatment Plant project. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Housh Sr., Brink NAY: None. Motion Carried. The consideration to close south 4th St. between Main St and State St. from 12:00 Noon – 11:00 PM, June 24th for the Volunteer Fire Department recognition event was no longer needed since the event was canceled. Council member Brink motions to approve and adopt Resolution No 2022-05: Resolution to Amend Designating Bank for Deposits and Authorizing Signers for Necessary or Appropriate Bank Transactions for All City of Lyons Accounts per the Bank Corporate Authorization Resolution. (includes bank account for the Water Treatment Plant Project), seconded by Housh Sr. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Housh Sr., Brink NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motioned by Steinmeyer to approve the hiring of Jesse Raabe as a new utility maintenance employee at $18 an hour. Seconded by Brink. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Housh Sr., Brink NAY: None. Motion Carried. House Sr. motioned to approve the closing of Main St. from 2nd-3rd St. and 3rd Street from Main St - State St. from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, July 4th for the Car Show, seconded by Brink. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Housh Sr., Brink NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motioned by Brink to approve the recommendation of a building permit from Judy Wyland for a new 12’x18’ patio open cover at 730 Logan Ave, seconded by Steinmeyer. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Housh Sr., Brink NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motioned by Steinmeyer to approve the recommendation of a lot split located in the Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of section 25, township 23 North, Range 8 East of the 6th P.M. Burt County, Nebraska, seconded by Housh Sr. On roll call, AYE: Brink, Steinmeyer, Housh Sr. NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motioned by Steinmeyer to approve the recommendation of a building permit from Nikki Greve for a new house at 410 N 7th St. Seconded by Housh Sr. On roll call, AYE: Brink, Steinmeyer, Housh Sr. NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motioned by Steinmeyer to approve the recommendation of a building permit from Clyde & Lori Marr for a new fence at 305 N 6th St. Seconded by Housh Sr. On roll call, AYE: Brink, Steinmeyer, Housh Sr. NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motioned by Brink to approve payment of $233.84 to CNA Automotive Services. Seconded by Housh Sr. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Brink, Housh Sr. NAY: None. Motion Carried. Motioned by Housh Sr to approve payment of $998.71 to KB’s Mini Mart. Seconded by Steinmeyer. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Housh Sr, Wheaton. NAY: None. Abstained: Brink. Motion Carried. Motioned by Housh Sr to approve payment of $1,052.88 to Steiny’s General Store. Seconded by Brink. AYE: Brink, Housh Sr, Wheaton. NAY: None. Abstained: Steinmeyer. Motion Carried. Council member Brink moved to enter into Executive Session, seconded by Housh Sr. at 6:58 p.m. to discuss personnel. On roll call, AYE: Steinmeyer, Brink, Housh Sr. NAY: None. The meeting returned to Regular session at 7:17 p.m. by motion by Brink, seconded by Steinmeyer. On roll call, AYE: Brink, Housh Sr, Steinmeyer. NAY: None. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Brink to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. On roll call, AYE: Housh Sr, Brink, Steinmeyer. NAY: None. Motion passed. Whitney Anderson, City Clerk A complete text of the minutes are on file in the office of the City Clerk, 335 Main Street, during regular business hours or online at https://Lyonscity.nebraska.gov. ZNEZ LMS 6-23-22
