CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CHAPPELL NEBRASKA

A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on February 5, 2007 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: Graeff, Vogt, Reichman, and Graves. Staff members present were City Attorney Joel Jay, City Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen and Wastewater Treatment Supervisor John Ford. Visitors were welcomed.

Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present and led by Mayor Larry W. Rahe.

Mayor Rahe informed the public of the location of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act on the back wall of Council room. (per new law)

Public Comments:
A motion was made by Council member Graeff and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of the regular meeting January 15th, the claims list, and department/committee reports. “Yes” Graeff, Vogt, Graves. Abstain Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried.

Alan Grasmick - $189.15 * Alltel - $57.5 * Burgie's - $512.5 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $436.73 * Chappell Municipal Utilities - $3940.17 * Chappell VFD - $374.95 * Contractors Materials - $41.52 * Cornhusker Press - $49.37 * Cranmore Pest Control LLC - $60 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $878.34 * Dan Riley - $17.5 * Deuel County Treasurer - $7000 * Dixie Riley - $29.1 * Deuel County Treasurer - $7000 * Dixie Riley - $29.1 * Electric Fixture & Supply Company - $135.37 * Ellen Equipment LLC - $961.84 * Embarq - $609.69 * Enviro Service Inc - $13 * First National Bank-Chappell - $35 * Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Co. - $151.36 * Gempler's - $110.9 * Hansen's Petroleum - $2753.58 * Heiman - $182.18 * Ideal Linen Supply - $225.61 * Ingram Book Company - $169.41 * Jim Lovell - $7.5 * Jim Way - $10.67 * Kinder Morgan Inc - $1175.26 * Kirkham-Michael - $649.63 * Kyle Blochowitz - $261.03 * League Assoc. of Risk Management - $75468 * Linweld Inc - $94.37 * Mary McCall - $100 * Miller Office Products - $73 * Moose & The Goose Gallery - $50 * Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $43402.1 * National Arbor Day Foundation - $15 * Nebraska Machinery Company - $1025.36 * Nebraska Municipal Power Pool - $200 * Nebraska Safety & Fire Equipment - $125 * Polly Olson - $128 * Quality Inn & Suites - $100.93 * Reichman Construction - $757.46 * Rod Hanson - $63.95 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $308.43 * Sedgwick County Landfill - $1383.98 * Sinclair Oil Corporation - $462.69 * The American Red Cross - $45.28 * The Chappell Register - $340.95 * Toshiba America Info Systems, Inc - $116.41 * Union Pacific Railroad - $100 * University of Nebraska - Lincoln - $20 * USA Blue Book - $526.76 * Valley Tire &

Service LLC - $2301.4 * Viaero Wireless - $13.67 * Western Drug - $94.97 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $19.76 * Wingate Inn - $629.5 * Total payroll - $21,714.37

Unfinished Business:
The board member appointments for the Board of Trust, Cemetery Board and Parks and Lake Board were tabled to next meeting.

Rich Robinson forwarded his letter of recommendation regarding the bids for the lake dredging project. Only two bids were submitted and they were substantially higher than the initial budget. Discussion was held on changes that could be made to reduce the cost. Joan will contact Kirkham-Michael to arrange a conference call to discuss the options. No action was taken.

New Business:
John Ford addressed the council about the need to update his pickup that is used at the wastewater treatment plant. He has had this update in his budget for some time. Council agreed it would be good to look for a good used replacement pickup.

Two bids were submitted for the iron around the city street shop. A motion was made by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Reichman to award the bid to Frances Mitchell with the stipulation that all metal must be removed from the premises in 30 days. “Yes” Graeff, Vogt, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

The CDBG grant for the senior citizen center was tabled. More information is needed on obtaining the remaining local funding. Joan will contact Jeff Kelly with PADD.
Mayor Rahe appointed Joan as the PADD representative for the City of Chappell.

Joel informed the council that the cities plat map needs to be updated at the courthouse. Joel will contact a surveyor.

Joan told council members that the Nebraska Department of Economic Development would be willing to come out as part of a council retreat. Discussion was held and a date will be decided upon later.

Council Member Comments:
Council member Graeff asked about progress with Allyn McKinzie Painting. Discussion followed and proceedings will be started for small claims court.

Council member Vogt questioned the amount of snow that is required before the city crews begin clearing it. Joan will check the protocol with the street department.

Mayor Rahe reminded council members that he would be attending the Buckley meeting on February 14th.

The next regular meeting will be February 20, 2007.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. “Yes” Graeff,Vogt, Reichman, Graves. Motion carried.


Larry W. Rahe, Mayor
ATTEST:

Joan Hansen, Administrator/Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CHAPPELL NEBRASKA

A special meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on February 14, 2007 at the Chappell City Hall at 1:30 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: Graeff and Reichman. Staff members also present were Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen.

Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present and led by Mayor Larry W. Rahe. Visitors were welcomed.

Mayor Rahe informed the public of the location of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act on
the back wall of Council room. (per new law)

The purpose of the meeting was a conference call with Rich Robinson of Kirkham Michael regarding the bids that were submitted for the lake dredging project. Discussion was held on ways to cut costs.

A motion by Council member Graeff and seconded by Council member Reichman to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Larry W. Rahe, Mayor
ATTEST:

Joan Hansen, City Administrator/Clerk

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CHAPPELL NEBRASKA

A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on February 20, 2007 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: Graeff, Vogt, Reichman, and Graves. Staff members present were City Attorney Joel Jay and City Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen.

Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present and led by Mayor Larry W. Rahe.

Mayor Rahe informed the public of the location of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act on the back wall of Council room.

Public Comments:
A motion was made by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of the regular meeting February 5 and the special meeting January 31, and department/committee reports. “Yes” Graeff, Vogt, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

No Claims were presented.

Unfinished Business:
Mayor Rahe appointed Maureen McNabb to the Library Board.

Joel is working on updating the records at the courthouse. Progress is being made.

The CDBG grant with PADD for the senior citizen center was tabled pending further information.

Discussion was held on bid acceptance for the lake restoration project. A motion was made by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to direct the City Administrator and City Engineer to negotiate with the low bid contractor, BSB Construction, Inc. for the Chappell Lake Restoration Project. The city council’s intent is to reduce the Project Work Scope by eliminating all rip-rap and all fishing jetties. The city council’s understanding is that these reductions will reduce the total bid of the project. After negotiation, the city council intends to award the bid to BSB Construction, Inc. at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. “Yes” Graeff, Vogt, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Discussion was held regarding the KENO Interlocal Agreement with Deuel County. This item is taken off the agenda until the city council makes an election resolution for the city to apply for it’s own KENO license.

New Business:
Mayor Rahe opened the public hearing for the One-Six Year Street Plan. No public comments were expressed.

A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Vogt to adopt Resolution 2007-02 to accept the One-Six Year Street Plan. “Yes” Graeff, Vogt, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

City Administrator/Clerk Hansen conducted employee reviews with all city employees and presented her merit raise recommendations to the council. Discussion was held. A motion by Council member Graeff and seconded by Council member Reichman to approve the merit raise recommendations for city employees. “Yes” Graeff, Vogt, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Council Member Comments:
Council member Graeff said our city had the best street clean up of all our neighboring communities. He commended the city crew for their efforts.

City Administrator/Clerk Hansen said Frances Mitchell would have until March 15 to clear up the iron around the old whey plant.

The next regular meeting will be March 5, 2007.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. “Yes” Graeff,Vogt, Reichman, Graves. Motion carried.


Larry W. Rahe, Mayor
ATTEST:

Joan Hansen, Administrator/Clerk