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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on March 6, 2006 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: 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. Public Comments:
A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the minutes of regular meeting February 21, 2006. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. American Legal Publishing - $4,076.00 * Brown's Service - $161.71 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $1,191.54 * Chappell Municipal Utilities - $3,923.01 * Chappell Super Foods - $35.37 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $1,448.16 * Deuel County Treasurer - $8,000.00 * Electric Fixture & Supply Company - $20.00 * Enviro Service Inc - $13.00 * John Ford - $44.00 * HHS Regulation & Licensure - $40.00 * Hansen's Petroleum - $954.60 * Ideal Linen Supply - $102.26 * Ingram Book Company - $114.72 * Heidi Jobman - $299.10 * Joel B Jay Attorney at law - $665.00 * Kinder Morgan Inc - $159.00 * Linweld Inc - $33.12 * Mary McCall - $127.00 * NMPP - $95.00 * National Arbor Day Foundation - $82.95 * Nebraska Clerk Institute, Annex 11 - $115.00 * Nebraska Historical Society - $40.00 * Northern Truck Equipment Corp. - $11,000.00 * Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc - $346.47 * Pike's Auto Service - $33.77 * Dixie Riley - $100.95 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $996.44 * Sedgwick County Landfill - $1,427.62 * Kenneth Simmons - $25.00 * Sprint - $634.46 * State of Ne HHS Laboratory - $33.00 * The Chappell Register - $285.23 * Rocky Timm - $44.00 * Toshiba America Info Systems, Inc - $94.41 * US News - $24.00 * Unitech - $515.80 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $26.00 * Total payroll - $19,936.68 A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the claims list. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to accept the Department Heads’, Sheriff’s and Animal Control reports. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Unfinished Business: Mayor Rahe appointed Kim Williams to the Park and Lake Board. A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Mick to accept the Mayor’s appointment. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Mayor Rahe asked our newest Council member Graeff is he would accept the Council vacancy on the Chappell Housing Authority Board. Council member Graeff agreed to accept the position. New Business: A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Mick to adopt Resolution 2006-04 Trail Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads to construct a concrete pedestrian and bicycle trail that will connect the City of Chappell with Chappell Lake. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to adopt Resolution 2006-05 Acquisition and Development of undeveloped and vacant land. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Mayor Rahe addressed the Council concerning the use of Community Service persons. A policy will be included in the personnel policy manual that to be revised. Mayor Rahe introduced Ordinance #496, for the first reading, entitled:
An ordinance to revise all the ordinances of the City of Chappell, Nebraska,
to repeal prior ordinances, to require filing, and to provide an effective
date. Connie Loos, Buckley Foundation, was on hand to answer any questions
on the demolition permit to tear down the two buildings to the west of
City Hall. The original permit was declined by Alan, Penfield, the City
of Chappell Building Inspector. He recommended an engineer be consulted.
On Thursday, March 2, Brent Burklund, P.E., T.C. Engineering Inc., was
on hand to inspect the building with Mayor Rahe, Building Inspector Penfield,
Terry Livengood, and Bill Hughes of the Buckley Foundation. Mr. Burklund
faxed a letter to the City for distribution to the Council, reviewing
his findings and advice to best tear down the buildings. The City will
seal the outside wall before the basement is filled in with moisture protection,
such as tar. The City’s insurance carrier asked for a copy of the
bond, Mr. Livengood will bring in a copy of his bond. Council Member Comments: Mayor Rahe informed the Council about no open burning until further notice per the Fire Chief and Sheriff. A house involved on last Friday, will be issued a violation letter. Vehicle violations were discussed. The Council asked that the Street Department give them a list of streets to be sealed this summer for next meeting. Mayor Rahe asked about an affidavit to be signed for changing over cemetery lots to surviving family members. The entire Council gave a welcome to our new Council member Graeff. The next regular meeting will be March 20, 2006. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on March 20, 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, 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 Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the minutes of regular meeting March 6, 2006 as corrected. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Alltel - $58.75 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $312.62 * Chief - $29.95 * Cranmore Pest Control LLC - $60.00 * Culligan - $32.88 * Duckwall-Alco Stores Inc - $25.84 * Terry Duffield - $1,600.00 * Dutton-Lainson Company - $1,305.97 * E & S Auto Supply - $725.74 * EMS Billing Services Inc - $664.73 * Eakes Office Products Center - $184.52 * Electric Fixture & Supply Company - $21.76 * Enviro Service Inc - $13.00 * Farmer's Elevator Company - $610.25 * Ideal Linen Supply - $182.53 * Kirkham-Michael - $3,460.00 * Lab Safety Supply, Inc - $68.09 * Linweld Inc - $55.91 * Maxim Silencers - $3,799.54 * Miller Office Products - $26.50 * Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $36,353.35 * Office Service, Inc - $74.52 * Pegler-Sysco - $784.23 * Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - $325.00 * Public Safety Center, Inc. - $110.20 * Sinclair Oil Corporation - $416.36 * Sprint - $77.28 * Stegeman Services - $65.37 * Texaco Fleet Management - $801.10 * Titleist - $979.09 * USIS Commercial Services - $99.00 * Total payroll - $19,260.08 A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the claims list. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Mayor Rahe led the discussion on the Treasurer’s report and upcoming investment possibilities. It was determined that Bill Mitchell, Street Department, would be asked to attend next meeting to help answer questions on the summer street coating project. Unfinished Business: Mayor Rahe addressed the Council concerning the cleanup of the Jim Konruff’s property on Third Avenue. A letter has been sent, cleanup must be done by April 1. Mayor Rahe had spoken with Larry Hansen concerning the paving on First Street, Larry thinks there might be grant money available for fixing up the old sections of Lincoln Highway. Heidi will investigate. New Business: Dale Fornander, Prince Empson Agency, distributed an insurance bid and summary to the Mayor and Council. Mr. Fornander explained the quote in detail. Discussion followed. The Council will have a special meeting on March 27, 2006 at 7 pm to make a decision. Jody Grabowski and Milford Briner were on hand to address the Council concerning abandoned vehicle tickets. Sheriff Ortgies commended on the process. Council member Graeff and Graves asked Chappell citizens to take responsibility for their own property and to take pride in their own property. Discussion followed. Mayor Rahe introduced Ordinance #496, for the second reading, entitled:
An ordinance to revise all the ordinances of the City of Chappell, Nebraska,
to repeal prior ordinances, to require filing, and to provide an effective
date. Ben Hardy was recommended for the swimming pool manager, references were contacted. He was on hand to answer questions. A motion by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Mick to hire Mark “Ben” Hardy for the summer pool manager position. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Joy Houser was recommended for the summer recreation director, she had been helping Corrine Fischer the past couple of years. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to hire Joy Houser for the summer recreation director position. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to approve two building permits, Gerold and Adkins. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Ann Bruns addressed the Council concerning her recent acquisition of the property at 402 Third Street. She donated the lot with house to the City of Chappell. The house will be torn down and the lot cleaned up. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to pass Resolution 2006-07, for the acquisition and development of land, E 39’ of Lot 7 and W 49’ of Lot 8, Block 8, Original Town of Chappell, by the Chappell Community Development Agency. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. The draft of the personnel manual was distributed and was tabled to the next meeting to allow time for review. The demolition of the building next to City Hall was discussed. The basement wall was sealed by staff. Council Member Comments: A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick
to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman,
Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. ----------------------- A special meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on March 27, 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 Morris. 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. Yvonne McConnell, LARM Risk Management Consultant, and Johnnie Miller, Director of Risk Management for the League of Municipalities, gave a presentation to the Council concerning our current insurance policy. Dale Fornander, Prince Empson Insurance was on hand to answer questions about the insurance bid he had presented on March 20, 2006. Discussion followed. Mayor Rahe announced that there would be no change in our insurance at this time. The next regular meeting will be April 3, 2006. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves
to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman,
Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Heidi Jobman, CMC, Administrator/Clerk
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