City of O'Neill Proceedings (10-12-2023)

A regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of O'Neill was held at the City Hall in said City on the 2nd day of October, 2023 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, Susie Kramer, Paul Asche, Quana Wheeler and Beth Walsh. Absent: Tim Gleason.  

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. Mayor Menish informed the public of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.

Moved by Schneider, second by Wheeler to waive the readings of the minutes of the September 11th and 20th meetings and approve them as if read. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Kramer, second by Burdick to approve City Attorney Strope to draft a contract for the new City of O'Neill sign on the North edge of O'Neill with Randy Hupp. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Kramer, second by Asche to open the public hearing for the City's receipt by gift of the following described real estate: Lot Twenty-Three (23), and the South Twenty-One Feet (S21') of Lot Twenty-Four (24), in Fahy's Sub-Division of Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), and Sixteen (16) in Block Thirty-Three (33) of the Original Town of O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

No public comment was made.

Moved by Wheeler, second by Schneider to close the public hearing. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

City Attorney Strope read Ordinance No. 1421 by title and number.

ORDINANCE NO. 1421           

OF THE

CITY OF O'NEILL, 

NEBRASKA

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, that:

Sec. 1. The O'NEILL SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER CORPORATION, A Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation, also known as O'NEILL SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER, INC., no longer operates the O'Neill Senior Center at 307 South 4th Street on the following described real estate:

Lot Twenty-Three (23), and the South Twenty-One Feet (S21') of Lot Twenty-Four (24), in Fahy's Sub-Division of Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), and Sixteen (16) in Block Thirty-Three (33) of the Original Town of O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska,

and desires to convey said real estate to the City of O'Neill for One Dollar ($1.00) consideration.

Sec. 2. After publication of Notice of Public Hearing, the O'Neill City Council held a public hearing regarding said conveyance.

Sec. 3. It is determined to be in the best interest of the City of O'Neill to accept ownership of said real estate.

Sec. 4. The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver necessary documents and take necessary actions to receive conveyance of the real estate. 

Sec. 5. That all prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.

Sec. 6.  That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of October, 2023.

-ss- SCOTT MENISH,MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss- SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Moved by Wheeler, second by Schneider to introduce Ordinance No. 1421 and waive the three readings.  Roll call vote as follows:  Aye; Asche, Wheeler, Schneider, Kramer, Liewer and Walsh. Nay: Burdick. Absent: Gleason. Motion carried.

Moved by Schneider, second by Asche to adopt Ordinance No. 1421.  Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Walsh, second by Schneider to open the public hearing for the City's conveyance of the following described real estate: Lot Four (4) and Five (5), Block A, and Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block B, all in Country Clover Estates Subdivision, City of O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, to the O'Neill Chamber of Commerce, a public agency. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

No public comment was made.

Moved by Wheeler, second by Burdick to close the public hearing.  Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

City Attorney Strope read Ordinance No. 1422 by title and number.

ORDINANCE NO. 1422

OF THE

CITY OF O'NEILL, 

NEBRASKA

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, that:

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

Lot Four (4) and Five (5), Block A, and Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block B, all in Country Clover Estates Subdivision, City of O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska,

and no longer nor in the future shall need the same. 

Sec. 2. The O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., A Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Chamber of Commerce", will accept ownership of said real estate to work with contractors for development and construction of housing on the real estate.

Sec. 3.  The O'Neill Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a public agency and Neb. Rev. Stat. §17-503(6)(b) provides a city of the second class, which the City of O'Neill is, may convey real estate to another public agency notwithstanding the procedures in sub sections 1 through 5 of said statute.

Sec. 4.  After publication of Notice of Public Hearing, the O'Neill City Council held a public hearing regarding said conveyance.

Sec. 5. It is determined it is in the best interest of the City of O'Neill for housing development to convey said real estate to the Chamber of Commerce.

Sec. 6. The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Quit Claim Deed conveying said real estate to the Chamber of Commerce, together with other necessary documents. 

Sec. 7. That all prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.

Sec. 8.  That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of October, 2023.

-ss- SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss- SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Moved by Kramer, second by Wheeler to introduce Ordinance No. 1422 and waive the three readings. Roll call vote as follows: Aye; Asche, Wheeler, Schneider, Kramer, Liewer and Walsh. Nay: Burdick. Absent: Gleason. Motion carried.

Moved by Asche, second by Schneider to adopt Ordinance No. 1422. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Burdick, second by Liewer to close Douglas Street from Madison Street to 8th Street on December 1, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the Lighted Christmas Parade.  Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Wheeler, second by Schneider to approve application PIP-LB840-160 for $9,266.20 for a new sign, PIP-LB840-161 for $2,550.00 for concrete removal and replacement, PIP-LB840-162 for $10,000.00 for new windows and door, PIP-LB840-163 for $2,888.98 for a new fence and 10-LB840-23 in the amount of $75,000.00 for building acquisition.  Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

No action was taken on LB840 loan 03-LB840-17.

Moved by Schneider, second by Asche to approve Jesse Havranek for the Airport Authority to replace Steve Dennis after his resignation from the board. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Schneider, second by Wheeler to approve moving the Police Department into the former O'Neill Senior Citizens' Center Building.  Roll call vote as follows: Aye; Asche, Wheeler, Schneider, Burdick and Liewer. Nay: Kramer and Walsh. Absent: Gleason. Motion carried.

Moved by Asche, second by Schneider to approve advertising for sealed bids for the construction project for the Police Department with a bid opening of November 6th at 6:30 pm. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

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

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

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

ALL FUNDS

Payroll, salary 153,528.09 FED & FICA, tax 34,357.22

American Family, ins 1,531.32 Appeara, su 796.13

Black Hills Energy, util 386.09 BlueCrossBlueShield, ins 53,644.54

Bomgaars, su 654.28 Colonial life, ins 1,037.13

Guardian, ins 1,656.26 John Hancock, pension 7,870.68

NE Dept. of Revenue, tax 5,395.51 NPPD, util 18,065.83

NT&T, phone 821.53 PowerManager, pmt 10,750.00

Unum, ins 225.90 Verizon, phone 846.33

Wex Bank, fuel 7,070.86 GENERAL FUND

Arbor Day Foundation, fees 50.00 Tony Bosn, ser 3,054.97

Century Link, phone 57.07 CNEDD, fees 5,729.60

Danko Emergency, su 7,224.41 Dearborn Life, ins 86.00

Ed Feld, su 36,108.00 Egan Supply, su 644.00

Floor Maintenance, su 122.57 GreatAmerica Finance, ser 218.25

Great Plains Engine, ser 1,007.29 Heiman Fire Equip, su 1,649.00

Hollman Media, ser 19.95 Holt Co Independent, ad 624.86

Island Supply, su 9.60 KBRX, ad 22.50

LB840 Fund, pmt 34,172.94 LONM, fees 8,873.00

NECC, school 144.00 Odeys, su 13,850.00

Olsson, fees 1,281.08 One Office, su 30.45

O'Neill Lumber, su 3,848.98 O'Neill Pharmacy, su 303.93

Precision IT, fees 12.00 Ranchland Auto, su 3.08

Dori Rich, clean 885.00 Schaecher Electric, ser 3,107.86

Siteone Landscape, su 672.40 State Fire Marshall, fees 100.00

Sundown Electric, ser 225.00 Tax Commissioner, tax 208.73

Torpin's, su 14.50 Mike Walker, ser 100.00

POLICE FUND

Century Link, phone 66.42 Jackolyn Collier, clean, su 120.00

Flatland Project, fees 300.00 Galls, su 93.83

GreatAmerica Finance, ser 129.00 Terri Krysl, ser 48.00

MetOcean, su 3,020.50 O'Neill Car Wash, ser 26.51

O'Neill Electric, su 299.40 Pinnacle Bank, su 247.80

Quill, su 152.71 STREET FUND

4 Seasons Lawn Care, ser 195.00 A1 Roofing, ser 17,136.00

A&R Construction, fees 293,984.89 BOK Financial, pmt 133,438.75

BX Civil, pmt 111,323.13 Carhart Lumber, su 41.96

Cole Redi-Mix, su 2,870.50 FCF Const, ser 38,762.50

Great Plains Engine,pmt 17.50 Hendricks Small Motor, ser 38.00

It's Werth the Time, ser 24,000.00 Kinetic, pmt 57,955.35

Olsson, fees 22,861.97 One Office, su 18.15

O'Neill Auto, su 51.45 Ranchland Auto, su 28.88

Rowse Rakes, ser 900.00 Rutjens Const., fees 70,604.00

Stan Houston Equip, su * SEWER FUND

A&R Construction, fees 275,565.41 Carhart Lumber, su 37.50

Colonial Research, su 10,843.00 Connot Tire, ser 250.00

ERA, su 306.71 Holt Co Independent, ad 31.76

Johnson Service, pmt 251,164.00 Krier Tech, su 1,908.75

LONM, fees 629.50 Mid-Iowa, su 3,745.00

Midwest Lab, ser 295.07 NE Dept of Rev, fees 25.00

Olsson, fees 3,535.99 One Call, ser 62.10

O'Neill Electric, ser 5,149.27 Ranchland Auto, su 3.08

Tax Commissioner, tax 4,264.86 WATER FUND

A&R Construction, fees 275,565.40 City Utility Deposit, re *

Colonial Research, su 65.00 Connot Tire, ser 250.00

Fedex, ser 149.15 Hawkins, su 24,382.62

Interstate Industrial, su 147.08 Krier Tech, su 1,908.75

LONM, fees 629.50 Missouri Petroleum, re 1,500.00

Municipal Supply, su 322.34 NE Public Health, tests 76.00

NE Support, pmt 363.68 NE Water Environment, fees 400.00

Niobrara Valley, util * Olsson, fees 640.99

One Call, ser 62.10 Sargent Irrigation, pmt 235,784.26

Tax Commissioner, tax 1,164.57 SOLID WASTE FUND

Accounts Management, pmt 489.85 Butler Co. Landfill, fee 55,143.53

Connot Tire, ser 40.00 Cubby's, fuel 748.85

Carmen Jorgensen, re 31.74 Linweld, su 38.20

Niobrara Valley, util * NMC, ser 327.00

One Office, su 495.00 Ranchland Auto, su 64.95

Dori Rich, clean 300.00 LB840

KBRX, ad 15.00

COMMUNITY 

IMPROVEMENT

A&R Construction, fees 138,819.00 KAYLA BURDICK, WARD I

MICHELLE LIEWER, WARD I

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

The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 P.M.

SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

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