The City of Chappell
757 2nd Street
P.O Box 487
Chappell NE 69129

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CHAPPELL NEBRASKA

A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on July 3, 2006 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: Graeff, Mick, Reichman, and Graves. Staff members also present were City Attorney Joel Jay, and City Administrator/Clerk Heidi Jobman.

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 by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting June 19, 2006, the claims list, and all Department Head reports and Sheriff’s report. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Kelle D Brott - $233.70 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $2,257.14 * Chappell Municipal Utilities - $8,498.54 * Contractors Materials - $56.00 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $96.89 * Deuel County Treasurer - $7,000.00 * Enviro Service Inc - $13.00 * John Ford - $82.50 * Joy Houser - $800.00 * Ideal Linen Supply - $63.71 * Kinder Morgan Inc - $2,569.73 * Mary McCall - $100.00 * Metrotech - $36.89 * Municipal Supply Inc of Nebraska - $2,785.90 * NMPP - $600.00 * NWEA - $95.00 * Nebraska Beverage Analyst - $22.00 * Nebraska Machinery Company - $215.00 * Nebraska Travel Association - $75.00 * Palik Law Firm P.C. - $25.00 * Petty Cash - $102.11 * US Postmaster - $78.00 * Reliable Golf Course Supplies - $374.83 * Riley Bros. LLC - $498.94 * Sedgwick County Landfill - $2,048.62 * Kenneth Simmons - $25.00 * Tanya Carbone Simmons - $233.70 * State of Ne HHS Laboratory - $236.00 * The L L Johnson Dist Company - $408.57 * Rocky Timm - $82.50 * Toshiba America Info Systems, Inc - $94.41 * Twin Valley Communications - $120.00 * Valley Tire & Service LLC - $12.00 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $26.00 * Wingate Inn - $135.55 * gNeil - $31.22 * Total payroll - $24,241.70

Unfinished Business:
References for McKenzie Painting out of North Platte were reviewed. McKenzie Painting had given the City a proposal to paint Heritage House for $4,900 including paint supplies. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to accept the painting proposal from McKenzie Painting for $4,900. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Jody Grabowski attended the meeting and was on hand for questions concerning her building permit. Doug Palik also addressed the Council concerning the Grabowski building permit. The agenda item died for lack of motion.

New Business:
A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the building permit for J Leef. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Joel Jay, City Attorney, gave an update on the annexation project. He also discussed the cost to survey the possible building site lots beside the golf course, a proposal was distributed from Kirkham Michael Engineering. Discussion followed.

Bill Mitchell presented the Street Department Head Report. He gave a review of the chip sealing project for later this summer. Prices were discussed, the cost of oil will help determine how many blocks will be worked on. A copy of Nienhueser Construction’s
proposal was distributed, they provide the equipment and labor, the City supplies the oil and the chips, and cleans and preps the streets and handles the barricades.

Council Member Comments:


A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Reichman to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Larry W. Rahe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heidi Jobman, CMC, City Administrator/Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CHAPPELL NEBRASKA

A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on July 17, 2006 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: Graeff, Mick, Reichman, and Graves. Staff members also present were City Attorney Joel Jay and City Administrator/Clerk Heidi Jobman.

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 by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting July 3, 2006, the claims list, Treasurer’s report and Animal Control report. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Alltel - $1.52 * Arnold Pool Company - $2,386.35 * Arrow Seed Company Inc - $702.40 * Bob's Signs - $72.00 * Chappell Super Foods - $56.53 * Cranmore Pest Control LLC - $60.00 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $602.54 * Culligan - $32.88 * Dutton-Lainson Company - $143.33 * Terry Duffield - $1,600.00 * E & S Auto Supply - $1,164.34 * EDM Equipment - $91.17 * EMS Billing Services Inc - $901.08 * Eakes Office Products Center - $14.53 * Electric Fixture & Supply Company - $381.87 * Ellen Equipment LLC - $41.76 * Embarq - $527.74 * Farmer's Elevator Company - $1,979.69 * John Ford - $160.20 * Great Plains One-Call Service - $11.11 * Hansen's Petroleum - $304.99 * Joy Houser - $50.59 * Ideal Linen Supply - $395.18 * Jirdon Agri Chemicals Inc - $1,039.01 * Heidi Jobman - $93.45 * Kentec - $100.00 * Kurtzer's - $316.10 * Linweld Inc - $35.10 * Mary McCall - $27.00 * Miller Office Products - $32.45 * Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $34,311.06 * NE DOL/Boiler Inspection Program - $36.00 * Nebraska Power Review Board - $55.65 * Office Service, Inc - $65.96 * Panhandle Area Development District - $874.39 * Pro Sports - $656.74 * Dan Riley - $101.20 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $649.48 * Shell Fleet Management - $938.96 * The American Red Cross - $32.00 * The Chappell Register - $656.24 * Toshiba America Info Systems, Inc - $175.26 * Valley Tire & Service LLC - $136.70 * Westco - $45.00 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $699.53 * Total payroll - $25,252.82

Unfinished Business:
A motion by Council member Graeff and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the building permit for Grabowski. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

New Business:
Bill Stegeman was unable to attend the meeting, dog item tabled.

Dwight Smith, First National Bank, gave a short presentation to the Council concerning a bank benefit available for the City Employees. The program consists of a direct deposit savings program with an excellent interest rate that would work well with the City payroll. Mark Empson, First National Bank, was also on hand to answer questions. A memo will be distributed to all City employees showing the benefits and requirements, City employees would be able to sign up at the bank.

The Red Cross people had phoned and asked to be rescheduled due to the fires in Valentine.

No building permit was submitted by Worley. Item tabled.

A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Reichman to approve the Resolution 2006-09, NMPP Participation Power Agreement. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Mayor Rahe Joel Jay, City Attorney, informed the Council that the annexation request was signed for the property connected to the 40 acres at the interstate.

The possible platting of lots at the golf course was discussed. Dave Mauthe will be approached for cost estimate. Council member Reichman had spoken with Rod at the golf course and asked that the possible expansion to 18 holes and location be considered before any movement on the possible lots.

A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Reichman to accept Heidi Jobman’s resignation letter with regret. “Yes” Graeff, Reichman, Graves. “No” Mick. Motion carried.

Ads for an administrator/clerk will be placed in the Register and other locations immediately. Joel has a list from last time, Heidi’s last day will be August 31, 2006. After that she will help out with the grant paperwork while she is in town.

Council Member Comments:

Mayor Rahe discussed the upcoming street chip sealing project. A map was distributed showing the ones to be worked on this year. The house on Third Street is ready to burn, we just need some moisture.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.


Larry W. Rahe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heidi Jobman, CMC, City Administrator/Clerk