A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Louisville was held on Wednesday,
October 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Present were Mayor Alan Mueller, Council
Members Roger Behrns, Clete Petrzilka, Steve Sherman and Bob Derby. Mayor
Mueller stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted at the rear of the room and
a copy of all meeting materials is available with the clerk.
Notice of the regular meeting was given in advance
thereof by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal and by posting in three (3)
public places as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice was simultaneously given to all
council members. Their acknowledgement
of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to these minutes. All proceedings thereafter were taken while
the convened meeting was open to the public.
Mayor Mueller called the meeting to order and asked
the Council to review the consent agenda. Behrns moves, Derby seconds to approve the consent
agenda. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Petrzilka moves, Derby seconds to open the public
hearing at 7:01 p.m. for
the consideration of a preliminary plat of a subdivision per the Louisville
Subdivision Ordinance 735 legally described as follows: A part of Tax Lot 64
located in the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 22-T12N-R11E of the 6th
P.M., (Timber Ridge), Cass
County, Nebraska. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Dave Wedekind was present
to answer any questions. The presented plat represents changes as discussed at
the last meeting. The radius on the cul-de-sac was increased and the lot lines
changed slightly to accommodate the existing gas line. The City Attorney
confirmed that there was no dedication of the roadways to the public; that the
roads would be private. The City Attorney also stated that at the final plat
hearing a subdivision and developer’s agreement would be necessary. The clerk
informed the council that the property will have to be rezoned and that will
take place at the next meeting. Adjacent property owners will be notified and
the property will be posted. No other public comment was made. Petrzilka moves,
Derby seconds to close the public hearing at 7:08
p.m.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to
approve the preliminary plat as presented for the Wedekind Subdivision. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Darlene Petrzilka reported briefly for the Louisville Care Center. She reported that a quilt
show will be held at the assisted living facility in conjunction with
B.U.I.L.D.’s Ringing in the Season event. Mayor Mueller asked about advertising
for the facility.
The Care Center Advisory Board took bids for roof
repairs on the long term care facility. There was not a notice posted or
published for this job. The City Attorney consulted the ordinance book for the
length of time required for posting or publishing and confirmed three weeks is
the minimum time. Declaring the repairs an emergency was discussed. The City
Attorney stated that he’d have a hard time agreeing that it’s an emergency
since they’ve know about the situation for a few months. There was a discussion
about the additional price for sheeting, as needed, in the bids. Darlene stated
that the lowest bidder was involved in a situation during construction of the
assisted living facility as a sub-contractor and the board would like to refuse
their bid. Rejecting the lowest bid is not a simple thing according to the City
Attorney, but is possible if based on specific experience with the city.
However, the sub-contractor did finish the past job, with different workers to
the satisfaction of the main contractor and subsequently the city council.
Petrzilka moves, Behrns seconds to reject all bids for the Care Center roof repairs. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Dan reported on a new lease program from Bobcat
regarding a tractor with a mower and snow blade. Dan stated that the Dixon mowers no longer offer snow
blades and that is what was used on the sidewalks on Main Street. This new tractor from
Bobcat would take the place of those mowers for snow removal. Mayor Mueller
suggested getting Bobcat to bring down the tractor for a test run. No council
action was taken.
Dan discussed the Case Loader and the pickup that
are surplus property. Mayor Mueller suggested calling Proxibid, an on-line
auction house based in Omaha, to see how that works and
get more information.
Dan reported for water, wastewater and streets. The
reworking of the well on Depot Street is done. The water plant is
running well with a few minor issues that are being worked through. Dan is
meeting with Roger Kuhn and Jim Swenson from Nebraska Game & Parks
Commission on Friday to give them a tour of the water plant. The new pumps at
the sewer plant are in and ready to be installed. Streets are being patched.
Behrns moves, Sherman seconds to approve
Resolution 08-10; Sale of Surplus Property. Motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
Derby moves, Behrns seconds to
introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory reading of
Ordinance #812; to vacate the north/south alley between Vine & Oak Streets
and between 4th and Koop Ave. Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote. Derby moves, Behrns seconds to adopt by title only, on
third and final reading, Ordinance #812. Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
Petrzilka moves, Sherman seconds to approve
Resolution 08-11; a stop sign placement on east and west bound 7th Street at the Oak Street intersection. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Sherman moves, Derby seconds to approve
Resolution 08-12; to designate the legal newspaper and posting places for legal
notices. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Petrzilka moves, Derby seconds to approve
Resolution 08-13; Identity Theft Prevention Program for compliance with the
Fair Credit Reporting Act. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Derby moves, Behrns seconds to
adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
I, the undersigned clerk, hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings had and done by the
Mayor and City Council of Louisville. To
the best of my knowledge, the agenda was kept continually current and available
for public inspection; and the minutes were in written form and available for
public inspection within 10 working days.
The minutes are published in summary form. Upon request a complete copy is available at
City Hall.
Dee Arias, City Clerk
