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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on October 2, 2006 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: Mick, Reichman, and Graves. Graeff excused. Staff members also present were City Attorney Joel Jay, City Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen and Billy Mitchell. 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 Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting September 18, the claims list, department/committee reports and the Treasurer’s Report. “Yes” Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Chappell Municipal Utilities - $6,291.09 * Cobitco, Inc - $21,458.98 * Contractors Materials - $47.40 * Cranmore Fire Protection - $346.00 * Crescent Electric Supply Company – Deuel County Treasurer - $7,000.00 * $1,420.68 * Terry Duffield - $1,750.00 * EMS Billing Services Inc - $276.74 * Eakes Office Products Center - $172.53 * Enviro Service Inc - $26.00 * Futureware - $3,769.00 * Fyr-Tek, Inc - $550.00 * Ideal Linen Supply - $33.09 * Klingman Trucking - $313.08 * League of NE Municipalities - Utilities - $200 * Linweld Inc - $171.75 * Meyer Trucking LLC - $1,208.04 * Moore Medical Corp. - $109.22 * Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $38,384.80 * Nienhueser Construction - $6,578.00 * Office Service, Inc - $52.90 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $424.69 * Sedgwick County Landfill - $2,116.80 * Sinclair Oil Corporation - $788.00 * The Chappell Register - $161.25 * Toshiba America Info Systems, Inc - $94.41 * Vital Link CPR/1st Aid Training Center - $157.50 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $26.00 * Total payroll - $20,590.20. Unfinished Business: Mayor Rahe brought up the recommendation by the Planning Board for the parking of a 5th wheel trailer on a city lot. Discussion was held. A motion by Council member Reichman to approve the Planning Board recommendations and seconded by Council member Graves. “Yes” Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. New Business: Dorothy Davis addressed the council regarding the Habitat for Humanity program. Susan Riley addressed the council regarding painting the Heritage House. City Treasurer has contacted the contractor and he will be here this week to finish the job. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the Ambulance Board application for Marla Hixon. “Yes” Reichman, Graves, Mick.“No” None. Motion carried. Street Superintendent Billy Mitchell addressed the council regarding armour coating the streets and the grounds keeping at the swimming pool park. Mayor Rahe administered the oath of office to Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen. Discussion was held about the possibility of lots at the golf course. City Attorney Joel Jay was asked to follow up. Mayor Rahe appointed Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen as the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission contact for the City of Chappell. Council received a letter from Laura Bergstrom regarding approval to run Nebraska Keno under new management. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the transfer. “Yes” Mick, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Council reviewed a Planning Commission board member application. Mayor Rahe instructed Administrator/Clerk Hansen to advertise the opening. Discussion was held on appointing a new city building inspector. Mayor Rahe reported that the sheriff’s office is working on hiring a new deputy. Delinquent accounts were discussed. The next regular meeting will be October 16, 2006. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graves
to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. “Yes” Mick, Reichman,
Graves. “No” None. Motion carried. Joan Hansen, Administrator/Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on October 16, 2006 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M. Along with Mayor Rahe, the following members being present: Mick, Reichman, and Graeff. Graves excused. Staff members also present were City Attorney Joel Jay and City Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen. 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 Mick and seconded by Council member Graeff to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes of regular meeting October 2nd, the claims list, department/committee reports and the Treasurer’s Report. “Yes” Mick, Reichman, Graeff. “No” None. Motion carried. APWA - $70.00 * Alltel - $57.35 * American Safety Utility Corp. - $110.36 * Andesite Rock Co. - $2,430.17 * Brown's Service - $10.00 * Cash-Wa Distributing - $723.24 * Chappell Super Foods - $127.30 * Culligan - $32.88 * E & S Auto Supply - $696.08 * EMS Billing Services Inc - $460.51 * Eakes Office Products Center - $361.62 * Embarq - $512.10 * Enviro Service Inc - $39.00 * Farmer's Elevator Company - $405.57 * John Ford - $142.50 * Gempler's - $174.20 * Great Plains One-Call Service - $16.16 * Hansen's Petroleum - $375.59 * Rod Hanson - $399.60 * Ideal Linen Supply - $258.48 * Kentec - $50.00 * Kinder Morgan Inc - $131.89 * Kirkham-Michael - $2,800.00 * Lab Safety Supply, Inc - $225.52 * Linweld Inc - $206.85 * Livengood Backhoe Service - $159.00 * Jim Lovell - $24.50 * Masek Golf Car Company - $19.40 * Mary McCall - $27.00 * Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $38,213.25 * National Electrical Seminars - $120.00 * Ne Safety & Fire Equipment Inc - $300.00 * Nebraska Dept of Revenue - $25.00 * Nebraska Golf & Turf Inc - $18.93 * Nebraska Machinery Company - $14.58 * Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association - $20.00 * Nebraska Municipal Power Pool - $1,042.96 * Nebraska Rural Water Association - $125.00 * Northern Safety Co., Inc - $132.31 * Dan Riley - $24.50 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $25.22 * The L L Johnson Dist Company - $42.96 * Twin Valley Communications - $193.10 * Valley Tire & Service LLC - $148.00 * Mike Ward - $116.17 * Total payroll - $20,590.20 Unfinished Business: Mayor Rahe brought up moving the outside mailbox to a more convenient location. Joan reported that she has talked with Peggy and will report back regarding getting approval from the post office manager on moving the box. Mayor Rahe reported on a meeting he attended regarding building a home in Chappell as part of the Habitat for Humanity program. Mayor Rahe felt this was a very worthwhile program. A local citizen has agreed to be the local project coordinator and other community groups have already agreed to donate time and/or resources to this project. A motion was made by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman that the city donate the lot and connect the utilities to the house. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the Heritage House Painting project. Concerns were raised regarding the lack of progress and getting this project finished. Joan contacted McKenzie Painting in North Platte. Council discussed getting bids to finish the job. Susan Riley expressed her interest again in finishing the job. New Business: Principal Financial consultant Erich Arnbrecht discussed a change on the employee health insurance saving the city premium money. Employees have heard about the changes in the health insurance and are supportive. A motion was made Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graeff to endorse the change. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried. Chamber of Commerce president Cindy Williams addressed the council regarding purchasing street banners. Joan will follow up on this. Discussion was held on the golf course lots. Due to an agreement between the city and the Land and Water Conservation Fund the land is not available for development. No further action will be taken. Laurie Widdowson and Joel Jay presented information on a Tourism Advantage Matching Grant that they applied for and received. They are looking for matching funds to complete the grant. Council members will review and take action at the next meeting. Floyd Stahr expressed his concern regarding the special use permit for a 5th wheel. Joel will check into city ordinance. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graeff to approve building permits for J. Leef and Kyle Farber. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to approve the appointment of Verlin Bruns to the Planning Commission Board. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried. Discussion was held on first street property that is being used for a scrap metal business but is located in a residential zone. Mayor Rahe will discuss the problem with the homeowner and invite him to the next meeting to address the concerns. Council Member Comments: A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Reichman to go into executive session at 8:30pm.“Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried. A motion by Council member Mick and seconded by Council member Graeff to come out of executive session at 8:44pm.“Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman. “No” None. Motion carried. The next regular meeting will be November 6th, 2006. A motion by Council member Reichman and seconded by Council member Graeff
to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. “Yes” Graeff, Mick, Reichman.
“No” None. Motion carried. Joan Hansen, Administrator/Clerk
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