City of O'Neill Proceedings (8-18-2022)

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 August, 2022 at 6:30 P.M.

Present: Mayor Scott Menish, City Attorney Boyd Strope, City Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Sidak, Council President Don Baker and Council members: Kayla Burdick, Susie Kramer, Tim Schneider, Terri Krysl, Quana Wheeler, 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 Menish. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Menish informed the public of the location of the Open Meetings Act poster.

Moved by Krysl, second by Wheeler to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 11th and August 1st meetings and approve them as if read. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Council member Schneider introduced Resolution No. 22-04, which is on file with the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO. 22-04 

OF THE 

CITY OF O'NEILL,

 NEBRASKA

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

WHEREAS, Nebraska State Statute 77-3443 requires the City Council of O'Neill to determine the levy allocation for all political subdivisions;

WHEREAS, the City Council of O'Neill is the levy authority of the O'Neill Airport Authority and is in receipt of the preliminary request for levy allocation by said Authority; 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council will approve a levy allocation (tax request) increase to the lesser of the actual valuation increase or $96,285.00 for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the O'Neill Airport Authority.  

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of August, 2022.

-ss-SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss-SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Moved by Schneider, second by Baker to adopt Resolution No. 22-04. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Council President Baker introduced Resolution No. 22-05, which is on file with the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO. 22-05

OF THE 

CITY OF O'NEILL

WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121 and 39-2520(2), requires an annual certification of program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards; and

WHEREAS: State of Nebraska Statute, section 39-2120 also requires that the annual certification of program compliance by each municipality shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include the resolution of the governing body of the municipality authorizing the signing of the certification.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA; that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the attached Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of August, 2022.

-ss-SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss-SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Moved by Baker, second by Gleason to adopt Resolution No. 22-05. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Council member Burdick introduced Resolution No. 22-06, which is on file with the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION NO. 22-06

OF THE 

CITY OF O'NEILL

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

Sec.1. That a stop sign shall be placed on 5th Street at the intersection with Kildare Drive.

Sec.2.  The City Street Department is authorized and directed to install the stop signs as set forth above.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of August, 2022.

-ss-SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss-SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Moved by Burdick, second by Baker to adopt Resolution No. 22-06. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

There was no action taken by the Council for PIP-LB840-121 and PIP-LB840-122 because the LB840 Finance Committee tabled the two applications until the next meeting.

Moved by Wheeler, second by Schneider to approve: application PIP-LB840-124 in the amount of $4,600.00 for demo, application PIP-LB840-125 in the amount of $1,141.29 for a new sign, application PIP-LB840-126 in the amount of $2,117.34 to repair concrete steps, application PIP-LB840-127 in the amount of $1,456.83 for roof and siding repair. Roll call vote as follows: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Schneider, second by Kramer to approve application PIP-LB840-123 in the amount of $1,155.00 for sidewalk replacement. Roll call vote as follows: Aye; Krysl, Wheeler, Kramer, Schneider, Baker, Gleason and Walsh. Nay: None. Abstain: Burdick. Motion carried.

The Council discussed in length the recently approved cost of living and wage increases. There was no action taken.

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

Moved by Krysl, second by Baker to approve the bill submitted at this meeting by Scott Menish. Roll call vote as follows:  Aye; Krysl, Wheeler, Kramer, Schneider, Baker, Gleason and Walsh. Nay: None. Abstain: Burdick. Motion carried.

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

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

ALL FUNDS

Payroll, salary 163,222.95 FED & FICA, tax 34,647.65

American Family, ins 1,708.90 Benefit Plans, fees 667.50

Black Hills Energy, util 364.25 BlueCrossBlueShield, ins 42,776.83

Colonial life, ins 563.10 Guardian, ins 1,669.74

John Hancock, pension 6,839.24 NE Dept. of Revenue, tax 4,913.07

NPPD, util 16,979.00 NT&T, phone 931.85

Quadient Finance, su 957.27 Unum, ins 204.83

Verizon, phone 804.19 Wex Bank, fuel 12,974.76

GENERAL FUND

ABI Attachments, su 195.98 Above The Garage, ser 800.00

Alder Plumbing, ser 2,992.35 American Legion, su 280.00

Appeara, su 324.04 Bomgaars, su 451.67

C&S Repair, ser 126.09 Carhart Lumber, su 31.36

Century Link, phone 58.00 Contingent Fund, su 1,061.33

Dearborn Life, ins 96.32 GreatAmerica Finance, ser 218.25

Harte's Lawn, ser 1,020.80 Heartland Fire, ser 111.00

Hollman Media, ser 19.95 Holt Co Independent, ad 91.43

In The Swim, su 204.95 Island Sprinkler, su 277.92

Island Supply Welding, su 56.40 Krier Tech, ser 987.50

Krotter's, su 154.99 LB840 Fund, pmt 56,948.83

Scott Menish, ser 257.50 NECC, school 588.95

Ogdens Ace, su 229.80 Olsson, fees 130.02

O'Neill Electric, ser 382.35 O'Neill Family Pharmacy, su 42.00

O'Neill Lumber, su 296.96 One Office, su 732.17

Pinnacle Bank, su 528.56 Ranchland Auto, su 19.98

Recreonics, su 1,030.79 Dori Rich, clean 885.00

Strope Law, fees 1,650.00 Sunset Pool Supplies, su 1,556.09

Tax Commissioner, tax 699.86 Torpin's, su 428.46

POLICE FUND

A&J Tire, ser 1,799.96 Bomgaars, su 14.99

Century Link, phone 64.68 Jackolyn Collier, clean, su 160.00

Contingent Fund, su 50.85 Ford Motor Credit, pmt 12,838.81

Holt County Court, fees 17.00 Ideal Electric, ser 2,584.00

Jack's Uniforms, su 745.63 NE Law Enforcement, fees 75.00

O'Neill Car Wash, ser 58.24 O'Neill Electric, ser 150.00

O'Neill Shopper, ad 48.93 One Office, su 105.51

Pinnacle Bank, su 44.29 Prairie Hills, ser 155.74

Quill, su 203.21 Ranchland Auto, su 144.12

Stick It Vinyl, ser 845.00 Strope Law, fees 525.00

STREET FUND

Accounts Managemengt, pmt 646.51 Appeara, su 279.37

Barco Municipal, su 108.98 Bomgaars, su 462.98

BX Civil, pmt 520,416.84 C&S Repair, ser 20.00

Cole Redi-Mix, su 158.00 Diamond Vogel, su 1,847.00

Emme Sand & Gravel, su 413.07 Great Plains, su 66.15

K&K Welding, su 61.23 NECC, school 1,105.00

Ogden's Ace, su 127.96 Olsson, fees 28,324.19

O'Neill Auto, su 30.99 Ranchland Auto, su 277.98

Strope Law, fees 840.00 SEWER FUND

Bomgaars, su 300.37 Colonial Research, su 407.92

Connot Tire, ser 40.00 Contingent Fund, su 17.33

Grainger, su 45.19 Holiday Inn, room 249.90

K&K Welding, su 59.11 Krotter's, su 587.00

Midwest Labs, ser 264.50 Municipal Supply, su 13.00

O'Neill Electric, ser 175.00 One Office, su 13.99

Pinnacle Bank, su 6.69 Ranchland Auto, su 208.99

Stadium Sports, su 53.00 Tax Commissioner, tax 3,911.90

Torpin's, su 30.59 USA Blue Book, su 1,397.31

WATER FUND

Atlas Automation, su 606.00 Badger Meter, su 77.90

Bomgaars, su 176.00 City Utility Deposit, re 1,945.00

Contingent Fund, su 52.20 Fedex, ser 199.77

Grainger, su 67.90 HACH, su 297.23

Holiday Inn, room 249.90 K&K Welding, su 30.00

Malloy Electric, su 41.65 Municipal Supply, su 927.80

NDEE, fees 635.00 NE Public Health, tests 183.00

NE Support, pmt 363.68 Niobrara Valley, util 206.37

Ogden's Ace, su 14.99 Olsson, fees 3,612.85

One Office, su 13.99 Pinnacle Bank, su 6.69

Sargent Drilling, pmt 750.00 Stadium Sports, su 53.00

Strope Law, fees 556.00 Tax Commissioner, tax 675.61

Torpin's, su 30.60 Daniel Waterman, ser 225.00

SOLID WASTE FUND

Accounts Management, pmt 759.01 AKRS, su 17.48

Avera Med Group, ser 130.00 Butler Co. Landfill, fee 46,978.07

Connot Tire, ser 4,346.84 Contingent Fund, su 23.00

Matheson Tri-Gas, su 37.13 Mid-Iowa, su 514.73

Niobrara Valley, util 721.57 One Office, su 13.99

Priority Comm., ser 593.50 Ranchland Auto, su 193.68

Dori Rich, clean 300.00 Siouxland Scale, su 300.14

Stick It Vinyl, su 125.00 Strope Law, fees 63.00

COMMUNTIY 

IMPROVEMENT

BOKF, pmt 33,156.25

SUSIE KRAMER, WARD II

TIM SCHNEIDER, WARD II

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M.

-ss-SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR

ATTEST:

(SEAL)

-ss-SARAH SIDAK, 

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

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