City of O'Neill Proceedings (04-18-2024)

A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 8th day of April, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

Present: Mayor Scott Menish, City Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Sidak, City Attorney Boyd Strope, Council President Tim Schneider and Council members; Kayla Burdick, Michelle Liewer, Quana Wheeler, Paul Asche, Susie Kramer, Tim Gleason and Beth Walsh.  

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof according to Section 84-1408 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska. Notice of the meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of the acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance  notice. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Menish. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Menish informed the public of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.

Moved by Schneider, second by Kramer to waive the readings of the minutes of the March 4th meeting and approve them as if read. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Scott Keene, with Piper Sandler, discussed with the board their options concerning the GENERAL OBLIGATION HIGHWAY ALLOCATION PLEDGE FUND BONDS, SERIES 2024.

Council member Schneider introduced Ordinance No. 1425, which is on file with the City Clerk.

City Attorney Strope read Ordinance No. 1425 by title and number.

ORDINANCE NO. 1425

OF THE

CITY OF O'NEILL, 

NEBRASKA

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION HIGHWAY ALLOCATION FUND PLEDGE BONDS, SERIES 2024, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($850,000) TO PAY AT MATURITY CERTAIN PRIOR BONDS OF THE CITY THAT FINANCED ON AN INTERIM BASIS THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING CERTAIN STREETS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE FINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, MATURITIES, RATES, REDEMPTION PROVISIONS, AND OTHER TERMS AND DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; PLEDGING FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE NEBRASKA HIGHWAY ALLOCATION FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; DESIGNATING THE BONDS AS QUALIFIED TAXEXEMPT OBLIGATIONS; ADOPTING CERTAIN POST-ISSUANCE TAX COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Moved by Schneider, second by Asche to introduce Ordinance No. 1425 with the terms being 9 months at 4% and waive the three readings.  Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Liewer, second by Wheeler to adopt Ordinance No. 1425. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Fire Chief Miller explained to the board that the 1972 Smeal Aerial Fire Truck will no longer be needed and should be deemed surplus. Chief Miller would like to advertise selling the fire truck when the time comes with Pavel Auction through Auction Time.  

Council member Asche introduced Resolution No. 24-05, which is on file with the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO.  24-05

OF THE

CITY OF O'NEILL, 

NEBRASKA

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, THAT:

Sec. 1.  The City of O'Neill is owner of the following described property:

1972 Ford F758F Ladder Truck and the City no longer or in the future shall need said property and the same should be and is directed to be sold.

Sec. 2.  Said personal property has a fair market value of over $5,000.00 and shall be sold on the following terms and conditions:

a.  Sale by Pavel Auction through Auction Time.

b.  The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 

c.  Title transfer by Bill of Sale.

d.  Possession given at final payment.

Sec. 3.  Notice of said sale stating a general description of said property and the terms and conditions of said sale shall be posted at the City office, First Interstate Bank, and Pinnacle Bank, at least seven (7) days prior to said sale and by publication in the Holt County Independent one (1) time at least seven (7) days prior to time of sale.  After said notice and posting period the City shall cause said sale to be made, subject to the City's right to accept or reject bids.

  Sec. 4.  The proper City officials are hereby authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect said sale.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of April, 2024.

SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(S E A L)

SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Moved by Asche, second by Gleason to adopt Resolution No. 24-05.  Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Schneider, second by Wheeler to approve increasing Butler County Landfill's tipping fee 2.8% effective April 1, 2024. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Gleason, second by Walsh to approve advertising for hay bids. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Wheeler, second by Liewer to approve PIP-LB840-170 for a new sign and window/door decals in the amount of $3,937.60, PIP-LB840-171 for a new sidewalk and exterior work in the amount of $8,102.11, PIP-LB840-172 for new sidewalk in the amount of $4,391.99, PIP-LB840-173 for new sidewalk in the amount of $2,462.78, PIP-LB840-174 for new sidewalk in the amount of $3,840.53, PIP-LB840-175 for new sidewalk and exterior work in the amount of $5,773.51. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Wheeler, second by Schneider to approve Dylan Owen and Maria Morales for the Fire and Ambulance Department. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Menish called for all sewer lining project bids.

Moved by Walsh, second by Gleason to close the sewer lining project bids. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Attorney Strope read the following bid aloud:

• Johnson Service Co $220,330.00

Moved by Gleason, second by Wheeler to accept the sewer lining project bid submitted by Johnson Service Co in the amount of $220,330.00. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Kramer, second by Burdick to make the second payment to the Holt/Boyd E911. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Walsh, second by Schneider to approve the Treasurer's Report.  Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Gleason, second by Walsh to approve the bill submitted at this meeting by O'Neill Lumber.  Roll call vote as follows: Aye; Asche, Wheeler, Kramer, Burdick, Liewer, Gleason and Walsh. Nay: None. Abstain: Schneider. Motion carried.

Moved by Walsh, second by Gleason to approve the remaining bills. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

ALL FUNDS

Payroll, salary 162,583.71

FED & FICA, tax 54,599.15

American Family, ins 1,347.84

Black Hills Energy, util 2,457.51

BlueCrossBlueShield, ins 47,626.65

Bomgaars, su 822.81 

Colonial Life, ins 865.69 Guardian, ins 1,462.26

John Hancock, pension 10,960.98

Heartland Fire, ser 1,116.65

NE Dept. of Revenue, tax 5,516.00

NPPD, util 17,484.47

NT&T, phone 872.34

Quadient Finance, su 2,000.00

Unum, ins 224.63

Verizon, phone 718.13

Wex Bank, fuel 7,342.32

GENERAL FUND

A&J Tire, ser 363.35

AKRS, su 901.79

Alder Plumbing, ser 788.42

American Legion, su 159.00

Anson Ins, ser 321.75

Appeara, su 567.96

AT&T Mobility, su 986.68

Carhart, su 23.61

Century Link, phone 63.66

CLIA Lab, ser 180.00

Contingent Fund, su 607.61

Danko, su 120.00

Dearborn Life, ins 75.68

Emergency Medical, su 1,836.48

Emme Sand, su 953.30

FCF, ser 1,210.50

Feld Fire, su 52,225.00

Fire Protection, ser 370.00

Floor Maintenance, ser 322.40

GreatAmerica Finance, ser 218.25

Holt Co Independent, ad 517.94

Island Supply, su 174.10

KBRX, ad 7.50

Lincoln Cornhusker, room 235.25

LB840 Fund, pmt 30,274.56

Lexipol, su 1,565.29

Municipal Code, ser 100.00

NE State Treasurer, re 27.70

Ogden's, su 142.28

One Office, su 346.63

O'Neill Electric, fuel 154.21

O'Neill Family Pharmacy, su 9.20

O'Neill Fire Dept., re 2,943.41

Omaha World Herald, su 545.79

Platte Valley, su 700.00

Precision IT, fees 12.00

Ramada Inn, room 599.75

Dori Rich, clean 885.00

Jeff Schmeichel, re 40.96

Strope Law, fees 1,098.00

Torpin's, su 20.48

Mike Walker, ser 100.00

POLICE FUND

911 Custom, su 145.00

A&J Tire, ser 117.98

C&S Repair, ser 20.00

Century Link, phone 70.46

Consolidated Mngmt, fees 514.45

Contingent Fund, su 182.67

Brenna Davis, clean 200.00

GreatAmerica Finance, ser 129.00

Holt Co 4Paws, ser 300.00

Holt Co Independent, ad 72.76

Jack's Uniforms, su 975.25

Terri Krysl, pmt 126.00

NECC, ser 20.50

NE Law Enforcement, ser 154.00

O'Neill Car Wash, ser 91.55

O'Neill Shopper, ad 102.93

Pinnacle Bank, su 824.38

Quill, su 44.48

Schaecher Electric, ser 3,519.00

Sobotka Carpentry, ser 33,800.00

Stick It Vinyl, ser 675.00

Strope Law, fees 546.00

STREET FUND

Accounts Management, pmt 1,374.12

Appeara, su 238.76

Carhart, su 26.99

C&S Repair, ser 308.35

Holt Co Independent, ad 17.92

Ogden's, su 221.94

Olsson, fees 2,171.69

Omni, su 1,214.50

O'Neill Auto, su 446.31

O'Neill Lumber, su 30.96

Ranchland Auto, su 129.36

Strope Law, fees 1,176.00

SEWER FUND

Atlas Automation, su 620.77

Blackburn Mfg., su 54.00

Carhart, su 10.99

Cole Redi Mix, su 781.00

Colonial Research, su 5,205.00

Contingent Fund, su 65.78

Cubby's, fuel 343.67

Denali Water, ser 103,770.00

Emme Sand, su 1,023.90

Fairfield Inn, room 239.90

Farmers Pride, fuel 200.17

FedEx, ser 103.50

Grainger, su 26.91

Midwest Lab, ser 206.57

NE Generator, ser 706.13

NE State Treasurer, re 15.25

Olsson, fees 11,216.76

One Call, ser 26.62

Pinnacle Bank, su 48.66

Ranchland Auto, su 15.88

Tax Commissioner, tax 4,047.56

WATER FUND

Badger Meter, su 522.11

Blackburn Mfg., su 216.00

Carhart, su 10.99

City Utility Deposit, re 1,150.00

Cole Redi Mix, su 248.50

Contingent Fund, su 224.12

Emme Sand, su 1,023.91

Fairfield Inn, room 239.90

Farmers Pride, fuel 200.16

FedEx, ser 176.75

Grainger, su 26.91

Holt Co Independent, ad 78.73

Metering & Tech, su 3,889.70

NE Generator, ser 706.12

NE Public Health, tests 60.00

NE State Treasurer, re 15.25

NE Support, pmt 181.84

Olsson, fees 3,611.65

One Call, ser 26.62

One Office, su 19.83

Pinnacle Bank, su 14.43

Ranchland Auto, su 15.88

Rutjens Const., pmt 123,351.30

Strope Law, fees 546.00

Tax Commissioner, tax 1,827.54

SOLID WASTE FUND

Accounts Management, pmt 1,389.54

Butler Co. Landfill, fee 41,290.37

Connot Tire, ser 1,163.10

Cubby's, fuel 760.37

Johnson's Plumbing, ser 750.78

Linweld, su 41.44

NE State Treasurer, re 2.88

Niobrara Valley, util 1,227.24

NMC, su 779.62

One Office, su 19.84

Ranchland Auto, su 159.84

Dori Rich, clean 300.00

Siouxland Scale, ser 320.87

LB840

KBRX, ad 7.50 TIM GLEASON, WARD IV

BETH WALSH, WARD IV

Moved by Schneider, second by Kramer to adjourn. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 P.M.

SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Published April 18, 2024               16

ZNEZ

(0) COMMENTS

Welcome to the discussion.