LYONS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings March 13, 2024 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 13th, 2024, at Lyons City Hall. Present were Council members Vacha, Phillips, and Steinmeyer. Carr had an excused absence*AMPVF (All Members Present Voted For) *MC (Motion Carried) The meeting was called to order upon a motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Phillips to enter into a Public Hearing. On roll call: AMPVF. MC.. Mayor Brink opened the Public Hearing at 5:30 PM for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations concerning the adoption of the City of Lyons One & Six Year Plan. Matthew Smith, Street Superintendent with Olsson Associates, presented the plan to those in attendance. There being no other verbal or written comments or objections, a motion by Vacha, seconded by Steinmeyer was made to adjourn the Public Hearing. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Mayor Brink Closed the Public Hearing at 5:31 PM. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meeting held February 13th, 2024. 2. Claims as presented except claims of KB’s Mini Mart and Steiny’s General Store. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, ADOPTING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO THE NEBRASKA LOCAL OPTION MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THAT TWO (2) ISSUES BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NEBRASKA PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 14, 2024, TO WIT: CONSIDERATION BY THE MUNICIPALITY’S ELECTORS TO ADOPT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS PRESENTED AND (2) CONSIDERATION BY THE MUNICIPALITY’S ELECTORS TO FUND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH A LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX OF ONE-HALF PERCENT (0.5%) was adopted and signed. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, ADOPTING A POLICE CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICE POLICY 003 – VEHICLE OPERATIONS, POLICE POLICY 004 – COMMAND STRUCTURE, POLICE POLICY 005 – DRESS CODE was adopted and signed. FEBRUARY 2024 CLAIMS AMERITAS LIFE CORP RETIREMENT PLAN $1,450.73 APPEARA CLOTHING $420.00 AUTO VALUE MTCE GREEN TRUCK $47.30 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS SUPPL $1,724.42 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD GROUP HEALTH INS $8,766.33 BOMGAARS SUPPL/MTCE $57.17 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES SUPPL-SCHOOL $362.48 BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC $2,823.60 BURT COUNTY SHERIFF TELETYPE FEES FEB/MARCH $48.00 CENGAGE LEARNING BOOKS $103.46 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT BOOKS $383.52 CITY OF LYONS UTILITIES UTILITIES $15,262.02 COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMICA SUPPL $452.41 COMFORT INN LODGING $247.05 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ELECTRIC $6,710.49 DEPOSIT REFUNDS REFUND $722.38 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $3,891.29 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING CO ANNUAL MONITOR SERV $324.00 FASTWYRE BROADBAND SERV $646.55 HOLIDAY INN-KEARNEY LODGING METER CONF $491.80 CITY EMPLOYEES HSA $1,400.00 IMMENSE IMPACT, LLC WEBSITE SUBSCRIPTION ANNUAL $665.00 JACK'S UNIFORMS EQUIP $75.94 JESSE RAABE MEAL REIMBURSEMENT $63.26 JOHNSON & MOCK, PC, LLO LEGAL SERVICES $533.00 KOONS GAS MEASUREMENT SUPPL $2,261.76 LIFEGUARD AED'S WITH FACF GRANT $ 11,571.44 LINCOLN FINANCIAL INS $288.75 LYONS MIRROR-SUN LEGAL PRINTING $227.70 MEGAN VAVRA JANITOR SERV $662.50 MIDWEST LABORATORIES INC TESTING $51.75 NEBR STATE FIRE MARSHALL METER ASSESSMENT $92.80 NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE STATE TAXES $1,069.31 NEBRASKA RURAL WATER ASSO BACKFLOW COURSE RAABE $750.00 NORTHEAST TRACTOR PARTS MTCE-RED TRACTOR $28.06 NOVUS COMPUTERS REPAIRS $61.00 NPGA NATURAL GAS PURCHASES $ 77,882.76 ONE OFFICE SOLUTION SUPPL $214.68 CITY EMPLOYEES PAYROLL CHECKS $ 30,538.88 PORT-A-JOHNS SERV FEB $70.00 SAVEMORE MARKET SUPPL $51.69 SCOTT'S HARDWARE SUPPL $522.07 SEALS & SERVICE MTCE $21.03 STANEK FIRE PROTECTION MTCE/FIRE EXT $2,234.00 TERRY UEDING MEAL REIMBURSEMENT $58.51 US BANK TRAINING $1,242.21 UTILITIES SECTION METER CONF UEDING, RAABE $500.00 VERIZON WIRELESS SERV $203.98 WAGNER TIRE AND REPAIR MTCE 02 F350 $133.49 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE GARBAGE FEE $8,193.25 WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP SUPPL $32.74 WINDOW FILMS COMPANY MTCE $820.00 MARCH 2024 CLAIMS VERIZON SERV POLICE $122.90 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Steinmeyer to approve the consent agenda. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 – One & Six Year Street Program. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Steinmeyer to accept the 2022/2023 Audited Financial Report. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to approve parallel parking spots along the PD.On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 2024-05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, ADOPTING POLICE POLICY 006 - MOBILE VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT, POLICY 007 - TRAINING, BEGIN AND END TOUR OF DUTY, POLICY 009 - OFF DUTY EMPLOYMENT. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Library Director Mike Heavrin Library and Grant Report: Income in January was $0 and this is $197.92 below the monthly budgetary goal. Income for the fiscal year totals $2,135.90, which is $1,344.23 above our FY 2023-2024 goal. Expenses for January came to $3,866.68, which was $1,009.57 below the monthly budget. Fiscal year expenses total $18,066.64, and that is $1,438.18 below the approved budget for this point in FY 2023-2024. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Steinmeier to waive labor costs for Lyons-Decatur School Electric Project for underground wiring. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to approve the purchase of an 84” broom attachment for the skid loader in the amount of $7,796. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to enter into executive session at 7:57 PM to discuss employee personal. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Vacha to return to regular session at 8:02 PM. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to hire Jordan Paulson as a utility maintenance worker at $20/hr with a relocation agreement of 12 months from start date. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Steinmeyer to appoint Joel Fredrickson as the Park/Utility Maintenance Worker. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to approve the transmission service agreement between NPPD and City of Lyons. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Steinmeyer to approve the JEO water system and sewer system agreement with the water system phase one lump sum of $14,500 and sewer system lump sum of $500 for GIS Mapping. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. NDEE awarded the City of Lyons a Water System security Grant up to 90% of the total project cost, not to exceed $10,000. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to table the approval of JEO Gas System Agreement for GIS Mapping. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to table the approval of JEO Park Project Agreement. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. General, Utility, and Debt Service Income Statements for the month ending February 29th, 2024. The General Fund had a month-to-date net gain of $4,520 and a year-to-date net gain of $102,218.48. The Utility Fund had a month-to-date net gain of $93,767.08 and a year-to-date net gain of $217,683.18. Debt Service had a month-to-date net gain of $8,266.82 and a year-to-date net loss of $100,961.12. Budget reports for the fifth month (41.6%) on the General, Utility, and Debt Service Funds were as follows: General Receipts were 24.19%. General Expenses were 17.20%. Utility Receipts were 49.95%. Utility Expenses were 36.16%. Debt Service Receipts were 18.52% and Debt Service Expenses were 88.51%. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips approve hiring the following for the 2024 Swimming Pool season with current certifications: Pool Manager – Sherri Whitaker; Assistant Manager/Lifeguard – Jaden Whitaker, Ella Whitaker, Hailey Miller; Lifeguard –Bailey Tuttle, Kwyntin Kampa, Lexus Petersen, Layla Fisher, Miriel Brokaw, Eric Hart, Kaylin Miller. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Phillips to approve a building permit for Brian Raabe for a shed at 515 S 2nd St. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Vacha to approve a building permit for Whitney Anderson for a deck at 810 Debbie Ln. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Steinmeyer to approve payment of $1,235.41 to KB’s Mini Mart. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Phillips to approve payment of $205.49 to Steiny’s General Store. On roll call, AYE: Phillips, Vacha, Brink. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Steinmeyer.MC Mayor Brink adjourned the meeting at 8:33 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 04-04-24
