LYONS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings May 1 2023 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., May 1 2023, at Lyons City Hall. Present were Council members Steinmeyer, Vacha, and Carr. Council Member Phillips had an excused absence. Also in attendance were City Clerk Anderson, Library Director Heavrin, Police Chief Dunn, and Utility Supervisor Ueding. *AMPVF (All Members Present Voted For) *MC (Motion Carried) The meeting was called to order upon motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Vacha. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meeting held April 4, 2023. 2. Claims as presented except claims of KB’s Mini Mart and Steiny’s General Store. APRIL 2023 CLAIMS ACCO UNLIMITED CORPORATIO SUPPL $130.78 AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING CODIFICATION $1,591.80 AMERITAS LIFE CORP RETIREMENT $1,850.85 APPEARA CLOTHING $307.46 AUTO VALUE MTCE $12.35 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD HEALTH INS $8,480.49 BOMGAARS SUPPL $226.56 BURT COUNTY SHERIFF TELETYPE FEES $ 20.00 CENGAGE LEARNING BOOKS $ 52.77 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT BOOKS $747.84 CITY EMPLOYEES HSA $1,400.00 CITY EMPLOYEES PAYROLL $25,683.49 CITY OF LYONS UTILITIES CITY UTILITIES $5,574.71 DANIEL A SMITH LEGAL SERVICES $1,000.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS SUPPL $465.96 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $5,686.33 FASTWYRE BROADBAND SERV $484.15 FIRST NATIONAL BANK POOL BOND INTEREST PMT $17,773.75 HAWTHORNE INDUSTRIES EQUIP $526.00 IIMC DUES $310.00 JENSEN PLG & HTG INC SUPPL $ 14.79 JOSH SVENDSEN REIMBURSEMENT RECIPROCITY $310.62 LINCOLN FINANCIAL INSURANCE $281.58 LINCOLN WINWATER WORKS MTCE $5,618.88 LORENSEN GRAIN & READY MI ROCK/GRAVEL $3,716.54 LYONS HOUSING AUTHORITY PRINTER $640.00 LYONS MIRROR-SUN LEGAL PRINTING $1,468.45 MAKENNA MCCULLOCK JANITOR SERV $525.00 MEL'S SMALL ENGINE SCAG MOWER $9,811.00 MENARDS MTCE/SUPPL $363.85 MERCYONE LYONS FAMILY MED PHYSICAL $ 29.58 MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES ANNUAL ALARM SERV $824.84 MONGAN PAINTING LLC PAINT,SANDBLAST, CAULKING $42,538.50 MS ROOF REPAIRS MTCE ROOF $4,213.00 MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE $204.15 NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE SALES/USE TAX $16,617.91 NENEDD DUES $1,087.68 NOVUS COMPUTERS 365 EXCHANGE $36.00 NPGA GAS PURCHASE $42,995.68 NPPD COLUMBUS ELECTRIC PURCHASE $31,560.92 OAKLAND LUMBER SUPPL $152.00 OLSSON ASSOCIATES ENGINEER FEES $3,300.00 ONE OFFICE SOLUTION SUPPL $222.11 PORT-A-JOHNS MARCH/APRIL SERV $140.00 RED BARN VETERINARY CLINIC LAB FEE $251.00 SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP $ 53.50 SAVEMORE MARKET SUPPL $161.79 STEINY'S FARM REPAIR MTCE $339.48 US BANK POLICE VEST/SUPPLIES $/1183.58 USABLUEBOOK SUPPL $3,033.92 VERIZON WIRELESS SERV $373.95 WAPA ELECTRIC PURCHASE $6,490.05 Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve the consent agenda. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS Motion by Vacha, seconded by Steinmeyer to approve payment to Olsson Associates in the amount of $3,300 for the Water Treatment Plant Project. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Carr to approve the building permit for John and Joe Minton at 1020 Diamond St for a 100ft x 48 ft wood and steel building. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve the building permit from Josue Mendez at 251 Main St for a 44ft x 20ft garage and storage shed. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Vacha to approve the Agreement for solid waste service with Waste Connections effective June 1, 2023. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Mayor Brink introduced ORDINANCE 755: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TO ADD ARTICLE 14 TO THE LYONS MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND TO SET MUNICIPAL RATES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE FOR THE CITY OF LYONS, COUNTY OF BURT STATE OF NEBRASKA; REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANCES, AMENDMENTS, AND SECTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; EFFECTIVE MAY/1 2023. Motion by Steinmeyer for the suspension of the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate days, seconded by Vacha. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Ordinance No. 755 was read by title, and Steinmeyer moved for passage of the ordinance, seconded by Carr. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Ordinance 755 has been passed, approved, and available in pamphlet form. Mayor Brink introduced ORDINANCE 756: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 ARTICLE 9, SECTION 1-903; 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; EFFECTIVE MAY/1 2023. Motion by Steinmeyer for the suspension of the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate days, seconded by Carr. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Ordinance No. 756 was read by title, and Steinmeyer moved for passage of the ordinance, seconded by Vacha. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Ordinance 756 has been passed, approved, and available in pamphlet form. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Carr to approve the hiring of Miles Pearson at $11/hr as a part-time seasonal mower. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve Treasurer Report. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve payment to Mongan Painting LLC in the amount of $42,538.50 for crack repair, caulking repair and painting of the Swimming Pool. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve hiring the following for the 2023 Swimming Pool season with current certifications: Lifeguard- Addison Maise, Anastin Geisert, Brandi Helzer, and Atley Shepherd. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve the purchase of HD Wire Mesh Security Room in the amount of $5,424.89. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Steinmeyer to enter into executive session at 7:53 PM to discuss Employee Personnel – Whitney Anderson’s annual review and Josh Svendsen’s wage. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to return to regular session at 7:59 PM. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve a 4% raise for Clerk Anderson effective May 19, 2023. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to approve salary of $55,000 for Josh Svendsen effective June 1st, 2023. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Steinmeyer to approve Clerk Anderson’s request to carry over comp and sick time to be used at the end of July. On roll call: AMPVF. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Carr to approve payment of $2,315.95 to KB’s Mini Mart. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to approve payment of $677.06 to Steiny’s General Store. On roll call, AYE: Carr, Vacha, Brink NAY: None. ABSTAIN: STEINMEYER. ABSENT: Phillips. MC. Mayor Brink adjourned the meeting at 8:07. 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 https://Lyonscity.nebraska.gov. ZNEZ LMS 05-11-23
