Minutes of Board Meeting, June 28, 2000

CITY OF LOUISVILLE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

June 28, 2000

LOUISVILLE, NE

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., at the City Offices. Present were: Chairman McManis; Trustees: Jim McClun, Frank Evans, Wayne Chriswisser, Kevin Bender; Attorney Morten; and several guests.

The convened meeting was open to the public.

Motion by Evans, seconded by McClun to approve the Consent Agenda which includes: City minutes of June 14, 2000; ayes: Evans, Bender, McClun, McManis; abstain: Chriswisser [conflict of interest]; motion carried.

Motion by Evans, seconded by McClun to approve Resolution 00-30 99 PW 008 [Main St] DED drawdown #5; ayes: Evans, Chriswisser, Bender, McClun, McManis; motion carried.

McManis stated to expedite the Prairie Hills project is to have the bid done with an alternate; therefore, include the retention pond and alternate storm sewer. Eric noted about 6 weeks to design the storm sewer and expect a September or October bid letting. Motion by Evans, second by McClun to approve the city engineer to proceed with storm sewer design to be included as an alternate in the bid request; ayes: Evans, Bender, McClun, McManis; abstain: Chriswisser; motion carried. Steve Meisinger asked why the 28' paving is necessary when other streets in town are 25'. McManis stated he felt the requirement should be based upon the engineer recommendation. Eric noted Sandhill Rd would be a city thoroughfare rather than a minor street. Motion by Chriswisser, seconded by Bender to apply one calcium chloride treatment after grading; ayes: Evans, Chriswisser, Bender, McClun, McManis; motion carried. Motion by Bender to have the paving of 28' reduced to 25' for the [Prairie Hills] 99-1 Street District, second by McManis; ayes: Bender; nay: McClun, Evans, McManis; abstain: Chriswisser; motion carried. Discussion: speed bumps, stop signs, and easement.

Discussion: fireworks, water, GMC '88 repairs, main street project.

Motion by McClun, seconded by Evans to approve SENDD 2001 dues $750; ayes: Evans, Chriswisser, Bender, McClun, McManis; motion carried.

Clerk asked if the fire department was ready to proceed with having the civil defense siren changed over to high band from the telephone 2464 line and requested a motion by the city board after much discussion. Motion by Evans, seconded by McClun to pay the civil defense high band change over from the general fund of the existing budget year knowing the expense is a function of the fire department, it is not budgeted for and the current system is working properly as noted in discussion, contact Schmader and Cedar Creek; ayes: Evans, McClun, McManis; nay: Bender; abstain: Chriswisser; motion carried.

Motion by Chriswisser, seconded by Bender to enter executive session at 8:05 pm for evaluations; ayes: Evans, Chriswisser, Bender, McClun, McManis; motion carried. Motion by Evans, seconded by McClun to exit executive session and adjourn at 9:40 pm; ayes: Evans, Chriswisser, McClun, McManis, Bender; motion carried. Motion by Evans, seconded by McClun to authorize a city payment of $5,000 to Bev Dennis in lieu of 1694 hours overtime incurred as City Clerk prior to appointment as City Administrator; ayes: Evans, Chriswisser, McClun, McManis; abstain: Bender; motion carried. Motion by McClun, seconded by Bender to adjourn at 9:50 pm; ayes: Evans, Chriswisser, Bender, McClun, McManis; motion carried.

The minutes are published in summary form; upon request a complete copy is available at the City Hall.

Beverly M Dennis
Clerk/Treasurer