CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CHAPPELL NEBRASKA

A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on May 1, 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.

Public Comments:

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Mick to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting April 17, 2006, the claims list and all Department Head reports and Sheriff’s report. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

Alltel - $58.75 * The American Red Cross - $19.75 * Border League - $400.00 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $595.57 * Chappell Municipal Utilities - $3,710.24 * Chappell VFD - $347.76 * Cranmore Pest Control LLC - $60.00 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $228.25 * Dana F Cole & Company - $3,500.00 * Deuel County Treasurer - $8,000.00 * EDM Equipment - $134.75 * Eakes Office Products Center - $38.69 * Elliott Equipment Company - $1,789.13 * Falcon Laboritories, Inc. - $113.70 * Rod Hansen - $167.64 * Joy Houser - $800.00 * Ideal Linen Supply - $181.84 * Heidi Jobman - $135.28 * Joel B Jay Attorney at law - $1,188.00 * Kinder Morgan Inc - $1,269.27 * Mary McCall - $100.00 * Michael Todd & Company Inc - $1,111.91 * Miller Office Products - $34.50 * Moore Medical Corp. - $351.47 * NMVCA - $35.00 * NSVFA - $225.00 * Office Service, Inc - $74.18 * Polly Olson - $46.66 * Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - $430.50 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $1,329.24 * Sedgwick County Landfill - $1,778.68 * Kenneth Simmons - $25.00 * Sinclair Oil Corporation - $602.57 * Spic and Span Cleaners - $3,578.50 * Sprint - $80.63 * The L L Johnson Dist Company - $779.73 * Wertz Palik & Leef P C - $45.00 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $26.00 * Total Payroll - $21,123.60

Unfinished Business:
The need for cemetery lot transfer form was discussed. Other cities owning cemeteries had been contacted for their regulations concerning transferring deeds. Heidi Jobman and Joel Jay, City Attorney reviewed the options and recommended that we use the same policy as Ogallala. If a person wants the name changed on a family plot, they must obtain an attorney at their own expense and furnish the City with the correct paperwork. Once the paperwork has been reviewed, a new certificate will be issued by the City.

New Business:
Mike Steel, auditor, was unable to attend to review audit, tabled to next meeting.

Mark Empson addressed the Council concerning the baseball facility upkeep. The City was asked to consider putting in an annual amount into the budget. The City currently pays the electric and water bill in the spring and summer. Infield has been blowing and the dirt needs to be replaced. Discussion followed. The Council will review and make a decision at a later date.

Maureen Simmons gave an update on Liberty Park. The globe should be done by mid June. The funding for the landscaping has exceeded the original amount. She asked the Council for $1489 to finish the park. The Council discussed the matter and agreed to give $500 to the landscaper.

Kim Williams was unable to attend the meeting and the item was tabled.

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

The City will ask the post office about the possibility of putting the drop off mailbox in the alley behind the City Hall, where the old water storage building was torn down.

A funding request for an individual had been received, it is the policy to not donate to individuals.

Council Member Comments:
Council member Reichman had to leave at 8 pm. Council member Mick asked about the downtown trees that have died. Heidi will check out prices. Mayor Rahe addressed the Council concerning the annexation process for the interstate property. Other subjects discussed included weed control, drought policy and the stucco wall.

A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graves to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, 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 May 15, 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, Golf Course Manager Rod Hanson, Deuel County Sheriff Ortgies and City Administrator/Clerk Heidi Jobman.

Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.

Mayor Rahe explained that Sheriff Ortgies had asked to add an emergency item to the agenda.

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

Public Comments:
Mayor Rahe congratulated Sheriff Ortgies on the election.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting May 1, 2006, the claims list and Treasurer’s report and Animal Control report. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

American Public Power Association - $250.00 * Brown's Service - $10.00 * Karl Bules Jr - $243.00 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $826.13 * Chappell Super Foods - $30.60 * Cranmore Pest Control LLC - $60.00 * Crescent Electric Supply Company - $149.36 * Culligan - $32.88 * Duckwall-Alco Stores Inc - $63.37 * E & S Auto Supply - $326.46 * EDM Equipment - $763.58 * Eakes Office Products Center - $38.77 * Falcon Laboratories, Inc. - $178.49 * Farmer's Elevator Company - $500.11 * Gempler's - $212.05 * Great Plains One-Call Service - $9.09 * Hansen's Petroleum - $513.20 * Ideal Linen Supply - $248.51 * Jirdon Agri Chemicals Inc - $1,884.60 * Kirkham-Michael - $3,920.00 * League of NE Municipalities - $255.00 * Linweld Inc - $35.10 * Dru Lutkehus - $152.24 * Mary McCall - $33.00 * Miller Office Products - $40.79 * NMVCA - $35.00 * US Postmaster - $351.00 * Principal Life - $5,428.10 * Sandhills District Health Dept - $486.05 * Sinclair Oil Corporation - $426.90 * Smoke-Eater - $5.50 * Sprint - $602.63 * State Troopers Association of Nebraska - $150.00 * Vicki Stegeman - $152.24 * Texaco Fleet Management - $688.59 * The American Red Cross - $19.75 * The Chappell Register - $424.33 * The L L Johnson Dist Company - $911.54 * Toshiba America Info Systems, Inc - $94.41 * Westco - $80.25 * Western Drug - $2.95 * - Total payroll - $21,490.14

Unfinished Business:
The City had asked the post office about the possibility of putting the drop off mailbox in the alley behind the City Hall, where the old water storage building was torn down. A bid for concrete will be obtained with the post office possibly paying for the concrete. The City employees would put in the concrete pad for the box location. The alley would become one way from east to west. It will be discussed at next meeting.

Corinne Fischer and Mark Empson addressed the Council concerning the baseball facility upkeep and gave an update on the dirt project. The City was asked to consider putting in an annual amount into the budget. The City reported that the City currently pays the electric and water bill in the spring and summer, plus maintenance and mowing for approximately $4,500. Discussion followed. The Council will review numbers to be submitted by Mark and make a decision at a later date.

New Business:
Mike Steel, auditor, was unable to attend to review audit, tabled to next meeting.

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

Joel Jay, City Attorney, explained the interlocal agreement with the South Platte Natural Resources District. Joel had reviewed and made additions to the original draft received. The agreement still needs to be reviewed by the SPNRD attorney before any approval.

Joel Jay, City Attorney, will be contacting our engineers on the survey needed before we can start the annexation process.

A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the engineering agreement with Kirkham Michael for the Chappell Lake Border Trail. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

An emergency item was added to the agenda concerning the interlocal agreement with the Deuel County Sheriff. Sheriff Ortgies addressed the Council, the agreement will not go up and may possibly go down. Big Springs is reviewing their contract, after their decision, Jeff will bring in a new agreement for the upcoming year. The item will be added to next meeting’s agenda.

Council Member Comments:
Council member Mick asked about cleanup of tumbleweeds and refuse in back yards and alleys. A notice will be put in the paper. Sheriff Ortgies mentioned that their office will be writing nuisance and vehicle tickets. Joel Jay mentioned the paving of his alley and will check on it.

A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried.

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