The City Of Chappell

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 June 5, 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, Deuel County Sheriff Jeff Ortgies 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.

Public Comments:

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting May 15, 2006, the claims list, excluding the payment to Stegeman Services for the ball field, and all Department Head reports and Sheriff’s report. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Sheriff Ortgies explained that the siren was still not working and would be replaced as soon as the parts arrive.

Alltel - $117.50 * Arnold Pool Company - $202.00 * Brown Transfer Co. - $150.23 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $1,056.50 * Chappell Municipal Utilities - $4,359.82 * Chappell Super Foods - $106.43 * Cobitco, Inc - $8,643.80 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $162.55 * Deuel County Treasurer - $8,000.00 * Duckwall-Alco Stores Inc - $53.06 * Electric Fixture & Supply Company - $444.00 * Ellen Equipment LLC - $14,596.26 * Enviro Service Inc - $13.00 * Hansen's Petroleum - $1,173.70 * Joy Houser - $800.00 * Howard Johnson Riverside Inn - $632.00 * Ideal Linen Supply - $140.14 * Heidi Jobman - $226.06 * Joel B Jay Attorney at law - $952.00 * Kinder Morgan Inc - $22.47 * Kurtzer's - $91.00 * Linweld Inc - $73.28 * Mary McCall - $100.00 * Michael Todd & Company Inc - $752.52 * Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $30,005.33 * Nebraska Fire Chiefs Association - $40.00 * Nebraska Machinery Company - $21.94 * Nebraska Wine & Spirits, Inc - $1,349.32 * Office Service, Inc - $74.96 * Polly Olson - $286.58 * Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - $336.00 * Prince-Empson Agency - $290.50 * Public Safety Center, Inc. - $261.08 * Quality Inn & Suites - $74.05 * Republic Beverage Company - $3,637.23 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $591.26 * Sedgwick County Landfill - $2,107.48 * Simmerman Electric - $33,322.00 * Kenneth Simmons - $25.00 * Southwestern Equipment Company - $164.34 * Embarq - $73.55 * Sprint - $532.01 * State of Ne HHS Laboratory - $544.00 * Stegeman Services - $52.75 * Sterling Distributing Co - $2,064.54 * TaylorMade Golf Company, Inc - $289.20 * The American Red Cross - $25.00 * The Chappell Register - $181.43 * The L L Johnson Dist Company - $163.88 * Toshiba America Info Systems, Inc - $116.41 * Valley Tire & Service LLC - $11.00 * Western Drug - $61.94 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $26.00 * Total payroll - $22,894.35

Unfinished Business:
Mark Empson and Joy Houser addressed the Council concerning the baseball facility upkeep. The City was asked to consider putting in an annual amount into the budget, Joy will work on some figures and bring a budget for next year. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to pay the little field portion of Roger Hodges for removing sod from pitcher’s mound and baseline. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the Interlocal Agreement with South Platte Natural Resources District. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried.

New Business:
Larry Collins, Region 21 Emergency Management Coordinator, addressed the Council concerning the State mandate to update the local emergency plan every five years. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to approve
Resolution #2006-08 Deuel County Local Emergency Operations Plan. “Yes” Graeff,
Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Mayor Rahe read Ordinance #497, Water Drought/Emergency Ordinance. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to approve the second reading of Ordinance #497. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Deuel County Sheriff Ortgies was on hand to discuss the interlocal agreement with Deuel County for the Sheriff’s Department, it was tabled until next meeting.

A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to approve demotion permit for Christie. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve building permits for Alan Peters, Shane Peters, and Clark. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried.

Annexation item tabled to next meeting.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to approve a special designated permit for Branding Iron Bar & Grill on June 16, 2006 for Street Dance - Special Event for Flag Days. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried.

Joel Jay, City Attorney, lead the discussion for signage on interstate property advertising commercial property available. Council Member Graeff has a friend who could produce the vinyl lettering and a 4’x 8’ of good plywood or MDO will be purchased for the sign with lettering. The City crew will put the sign out on the property. The wording will include phone numbers.

A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to approve the purchase of a vacuum for the swimming pool for $2,122. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried

Painting Heritage House proposals were tabled to next meeting, waiting for more information.

A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the $25 Chamber ad for golf course. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried.

Council Member Comments:
Mayor Rahe addressed the Council about some lots in town that are available for purchasing. The globe is up in Liberty Park, a mural was discussed for the side of the building until the trees grow up to cover it. Heidi had checked out prices for downtown replacement trees, Blessings Seed in Ogallala has some that will work for around $95 each. Two will be purchased, and the City crew will plant them, one by PS Flowers and one by E & S. A few people in town had asked about the fact that pet tags were not available at the rabies clinic, we will make sure to have someone there next year.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 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 June 19, 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, Deuel County Sheriff Ortgies 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 explained that Mike Steele, our auditor from Dana Cole, had asked to be first so he could get on the road back to North Platte. Mike reviewed the 2004-05 audit and answered questions.

Public Comments:

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting June 5, 2006, the claims list including the claim to Peters & Son for finishing the west side of City Hall, Treasurer’s report and Animal Control report. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Alltel - $58.87 * Central Comunity College - $300.00 * Chappell Chamber of Commerce - $25.00 * Thomas Clark - $225.60 * Cranmore Pest Control LLC - $60.00 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $173.30 * Culligan - $32.88 * Deuel County Treasurer - $15.50 * Duckwall-Alco Stores Inc - $34.75 * E & S Auto Supply - $167.78 * EMS Billing Services Inc - $824.43 * Eakes Office Products Center - $57.23 * Ellen Equipment LLC - $41.66 * Embarq - $151.42 * Farmer's Elevator Company - $1,211.85 * Farrar Fire Extinguisher Co. - $95.00 * Great Plains One-Call Service - $7.07 * Holiday Inn - Grand Island - $112.00 * Ideal Linen Supply - $28.80 * League of NE Municipalities - $50.00 * Mary McCall - $27.00 * Miller Office Products - $29.00 * Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $26,511.30 * NSVFA - $310.00 * National Arbor Day Foundation - $15.00 * Office Service, Inc - $83.12 * Panhandle Resource Conservation & Dev. - $150.00 * Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - $440.50 * Peters & Son Construction - $10,600.00 * Positive Promotions, Inc. - $186.20 * Pro Sports - $355.52 * Rock & Landscape Services, Co. - $200.00 * Sinclair Oil Corporation - $546.13 * Stegeman Services - $53.25 * Texaco Fleet Management - $1,022.82 * The American Red Cross - $32.00 * The L L Johnson Dist Company - $36.82 * Titleist - $281.75 * Tri City Auto Parts Inc - $110.00 * Twin Valley Communications - $160.00 * Westco - $230.21 * Western Nebraska Tourism Coalition - $50.00 * Total payroll $25,634.38

Unfinished Business:
Heritage House painting proposals were reviewed. Susan Riley was on hand to answer questions. No action was taken.

Deuel County Sheriff Ortgies addressed the Council concerning the new interlocal agreement with the Deuel County Sheriff’s office starting July 1, 2006. Sheriff Ortgies explained the new living arrangements concerning deputies, the coverage would stay the same. Big Springs would now be paying for 1 ½ officers and Chappell would pay for 1 ½ instead of 2. The City of Chappell’s contribution would be $84,000, down from previous years of $96,000. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the interlocal agreement with the Deuel County Sheriff’s Department for $84,000 for July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

New Business:
The Red Cross people had phoned and asked to be rescheduled for July 17th.

Doug Palik, Deuel County Attorney, addressed the Council concerning the fence between Criswell and Grabowski property. He asked the Council to approve the building permit for the fence with the amendment of placing the fence 18” from the edge of the hedge. Mr. Palik will supply a copy of the signed agreement between property owners for the City’s file. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the building permit for Grabowski with the amendment. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Mayor Rahe read Ordinance #497, Water Drought/Emergency Ordinance for the third and final time. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the final reading of Ordinance #497. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Joel Jay, City Attorney, gave an update on commercial property by the interstate, he had contacted the engineers and is working on the annexation. Cindy Williams from the Chamber was also on hand to answer questions, an ad for the property has been placed and will be coming out in one of the petroleum magazines.

Council Member Comments:
Flag Days events were discussed. Council member Reichman asked about the sprinklers on every day at the baseball field and the football fields. Questions were addressed concerning who is in charge of the watering, school or us or both and how are the meters split, it will be checked out. Comments were made about the baseball field lights and how long they seem to be on with only one or two people on the field playing. Council member Graeff asked about the crumbling streets by the Court House and around town. Bill Mitchell, Street Supervisor, will be asked to attend next meeting for a review.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

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