LYONS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings March 11, 2025 A regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Lyons was called to order by Mayor Brink at 5:30 P.M., March 11, 2025, at Lyons City Hall. Upon roll call, the following Council members were present: Tyler Vacha, Kyle Phillips, and Matthew Carr. Council member Brantley Vavra arrived at 5:36 PM. *AMPVF (All Members Present Voted For) *MC (Motion Carried) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting on February 11, 2025, as on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 2. Claims as presented except claims of KB’s Mini Mart and Megan Vavra. 3. Resolution 2025-02 – Directing Sale of Former Bowling Alley Lot was adopted and signed. 4. Resolution 2025-03 – Revised Police Personnel Manual was adopted and signed. CLAIMS ACCO UNLIMITED CORPORATIO PLANT MTCE $1,557.05 AMERITAS LIFE CORP RETIREMENT PLAN $4,529.55 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD HEALTH INS $10,144.80 BLUE TO GOLD TRAINING $495.00 BOMGAARS MTCE $27.99 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES SUPPL $594.07 BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC $7,003.50 BURT COUNTY SHERIFF TELETYPE FEES MARCH/APRIL $ 48.00 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT BOOKS $391.32 CITY EMPLOYEES HSA $1,400.00 CITY OF LYONS UTILITIES UTILITIES $7,152.29 CLASSIC CLEAN CARWASH MTCE FEB $27.78 COMFORT INN LODGING GAS CONF $440.00 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ELECTRIC $7,067.30 DOLEZALS HUNTING DEPOT LL AMMO $413.22 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $8,465.05 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING CO FIRE ALARM INSPECT $727.65 ENERGY WORLDNET, INC TRAINING $212.75 FASTWYRE BROADBAND SERV $736.12 GLOCK PROFESSIONAL, INC TRAINING $300.00 HEATH CONSULTANTS MTCE $234.17 IAMU ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $2,500.00 IMMENSE IMPACT, LLC WEBSITE ANNUAL SUB $737.00 JACK'S UNIFORMS CLOTHING $966.45 JOHNSON & MOCK GARNISHMENT PAYABLE $250.31 JOHNSON & MOCK, PC, LLO LEGAL FEES $2,471.50 JOHNSON-ERICKSON-O'BRIAN DD#5 Park Project $10,450.00 LANE'S TREE SERVICE TREE REMOVAL $1,650.00 LYONS MIRROR-SUN LEGAL PRINTING $427.51 MIDWEST LABORATORIES INC TESTING $22.00 MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE $260.85 NE DEPT OF HHS 2025 POOL LICENSE RENEWAL $40.00 NEBR STATE FIRE MARSHALL METER ASSESSMENT $184.80 NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE SALES AND USE TAX $12,706.48 NEBRASKA STATE PATROL MACH/TRACH LICENSE $332.50 NENEDD GEN ADMIN $990.00 NOVUS COMPUTERS MICROSOFT OFFICE $224.50 NPGA NATURAL GAS PURCHASE $61,494.97 NPPD COLUMBUS ELECTRIC PURCHASES $37,499.53 ONE OFFICE SOLUTION SUPPL $574.81 PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL 02/21/2025 and 03/04/2025 $34,679.98 POWERPLAN REPAIRS SKID STEER $1,450.01 SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES $50.00 SAVEMORE MARKET SUPPL $75.17 STEINY'S GENERAL STORE SUPPL $330.65 T&R ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER EVERETT PROJECT $20,879.96 TOOLS PLUS INDUSTRIES LLC FIRST AID KITS $263.62 TT TECHNOLOGIES INC GRUNDOMAT $6,275.00 US BANK SUPPL/POSTAGE $1,332.36 VERIZON WIRELESS SERV $358.91 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE GARBAGE FEE $8,590.81 WEST POINT IMPLEMENT MTCE YELLOW TRUCK $1,580.38. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve the consent agenda. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Vacha to adopt Resolution No. 2025-04 – One & Six Year Street Program. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Vavra to accept the 2023/2024 Audited Financial Report. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Mayor Brink introduced ORDINANCE NO. 778 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, DESIGNATING THE CITY’S ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AS THE CITY EMPLOYEE TO APPROVE, WITHOUT PLANNING COMMISSION OR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL, THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS OF EXISTING LOTS, BLOCKS, AND LANDS WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION JURISDICTION OF THE CITY IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM. Motion by Vavra, seconded by Carr for the suspension of the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate days. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. ORDINANCE NO. 778 was read by title, and Carr moved for passage of the ordinance, seconded by Phillips. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. ORDINANCE NO. 778 has been passed, approved, and available in pamphlet form. Mayor Brink introduced ORDINANCE NO. 779 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 93.01 TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; TO PERMIT THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO REPEAL ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Vacha for the suspension of the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate days. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. ORDINANCE NO. 779 was read by title, and Phillips moved for passage of the ordinance, seconded by Carr. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. ORDINANCE NO. 779 has been passed, approved, and available in pamphlet form. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to accept Erin Greve’s bid for the sale of Parcel ID No. 311611900 in the amount of $1,100 to construct a photography studio. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to approve DD#5 of CDBG funds 23PWF003 in the amount of $16,310 for 80% match of invoice 158490 and 159312 from JEO Consulting for construction documents/design service and Construction Management and General Admin from NENEDD. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Phillips to inspect and process five outbuildings with a notice to repair those located at Parcel ID 111900400, 111900500, 111904600, 111810300, and 111808600. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Vavra to approve the update Contract No. 13-UGPR-1081 between the City of Lyons and WAPA. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve an open contract for services/purchases with KB’s Mini Mart with a daily expendable amount of $500. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Carr to approve payment of $4,555.50 to Novus Computers for the “Refresh Project”. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, second by Vacha to table gas license raises. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Vavra to approve payment of $6,275 for Grundomat 75P from TT Technologies.On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Carr to accept Clerk Anderson’s Treasurer Report. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr for Cat/Dog Licenses to remain the same. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr for UTV/ATV Rates to remain the same. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve quote with Time Management System for timecard software and monthly subscription.On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to hire Ashlynn Whitley, JaeLeigh Tuttle, and Kennedy Blevins as Pool Assistant Managers and Kenley Brink, Brylee Hayes, Jaylynn Simonsen, Aiden Fisher, Carter Cooper, Hunter Jensen, Lexus Petersen, and Layla Fisher as Lifeguards for the 2025 Pool Season. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded Vavra to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05 – Update Pool Rules and Lifeguard Handbook.On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Phillips to approve payment of $1,554.87 to KB’s Mini Mart. On roll call, AYE: Vacha, Vavra, Phillips, Carr. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve payment of $292.00 to Megan Vavra for Janitor Services. On roll call, AYE: Phillips, Carr, Vacha. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Vavra. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Brink adjourned the meeting at 7:59 PM. Whitney Anderson, City Clerk A complete text of the minutes is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 335 Main Street, during regular business hours or online at www.lyonsne.com ZNEZ LMS 04-10-25
