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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 October 4, 2010 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M.  The following members were present Graeff, Vogt and Graves. Mayor Rahe was absent. Council member Reichman arrived late. Staff members present were City Attorney Joel Jay and City Treasurer Ashlea Jepsen. Others present Dan Howitt, Teresa Green, Tucker Graeff and Wylie Dempcy.  

 

Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present and led by Council member Graves. Council member Graves informed the public of the location of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act on the back wall of Council room.

 

Public Comments:

No public comments were heard.

 

Consent Agenda:

A motion was made by Council member Vogt and seconded by Council member Graeff to excuse Mayor Rahe and Council member Reichman. “Yes” Vogt, Graves, Graeff. “No” None. “Absent” Reichman. Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Council member Vogt and seconded by Council member Graeff to approve the Consent Agenda, minutes of the regular meeting September 20th, the claims list, sheriff’s report and animal control report. “Yes” Vogt, Graeff, Graves.  “No” None. “Absent” Reichman. Motion carried.

 

Century Link - $625.93 * Chappell Municipal Utilities - $6368.34 * Chappell Super Foods - $140.19 * Deuel County Treasurer - $6670.00 * Dixie Riley - $49.00 * Dutton-Lainson Company - $1177.21 * Eakes Office Products Center - $68.78 * Enviro Service Inc - $14.00 * Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Co. - $48.16 * Hansen's Petroleum - $183.18 * IIMC - $135.00 * Jay Law Office, LLC - $315.00 * Linweld Inc - $41.20 * Mary McCall - $100.00 * Michael Todd & Company Inc - $25.42 * Monument Inn & Suites - $359.70 * Moore Equipment Co - $85.20 * Municipal Supply Inc of Nebraska - $3417.09 * NE DOL/Boiler Inspection Program - $36.00 * Nebraska Beverage Analyst - $12.00 * Nebraska Rural Water Association - $150.00 * NMC Exchange LLC - $852.60 * NMPP - $70.00 * Olsson Associates - $7500.00 * Polly Olson - $24.50 * R & R Products Inc - $132.94 * Reichman Construction - $8160.65 * S A Foster Lumber Company - $386.77 * Sedgwick County Landfill - $1612.52 * Source Gas - $1530.51 * Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc - $4125.02 * Terry Duffield - $1700.00 * The Chappell Register - $509.84 * Wheat Belt Public Power District - $32.00 * Zoll Medical Corporate - $14413.00 * Total Payroll – $21043.26

 

Unfinished Business:

There was no unfinished business.

 

New Business:

A motion was made by Council member Vogt and seconded by Council member Graeff to approve the building permit for Jim Green - 1566 2nd St. “Yes” Vogt, Graves, Graeff. “No” None. “Absent” Reichman. Motion carried.

 

Discussion was held on the request from Terry Livengood to access his shop building from the dump road. Agenda item tabled until the next council meeting.

Discussion was held on a proposed ordinance to address the parking of trailers, boats, semi-trailers and motor homes on city streets. It was suggested that specific verbage be added to the ordinance before it is opened for three readings. Ordinance was tabled until the next council meeting.

 

Communications:

Council member Reichman arrived at 7:25pm. He was updated on agenda items.

 

Council member Graves said the renovated bathroom at the lake looks great.

 

Council member Graeff suggested that perhaps some wording could be put on the back side of the welcome signs for people to see when they drive out of town.

 

A motion was made by Council member Graeff and seconded by Council member Vogt to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m.  “Yes” Reichman, Graves, Graeff, Vogt. “No” None. Motion carried.

____________________________

Larry W. Rahe, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________________

Ashlea Jepsen

City Treasurer

 

 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

               CHAPPELL NEBRASKA

 

A regular meeting of the Chappell City Council was held on October 18, 2010 at the Chappell City Hall at 7:00 P.M.  The following members were present, Vogt, Reichman and Graves. Council member Graeff was absent. Staff members present were City Attorney Joel Jay, City Treasurer Ashlea Jepsen and City Administrator/Clerk Joan Hansen. Others present Dan Howitt, Lynda Johnson, Wylie Dempcy, Dale Fornander and Randy Nichols.   

 

Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present. Mayor Larry Rahe informed the public of the location of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act back wall of Council room.

 

Public Comments:

No public comments were heard.

 

Consent Agenda:

A motion was made by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Reichman to excuse Council member Graeff. “Yes” Vogt, Graves, Reichman. “No” None. “Absent” Graeff.  Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Council member Graves and seconded by Council member Vogt to approve the Consent Agenda, minutes of the regular meeting October 4th, the claims list, and treasurer’s report. “Yes” Vogt, Reichman, Graves.  “No” None. “Absent” Graeff. Motion carried.

 

Cash-Wa Distributing - $177.05*Chuck Lefferts - $180.00*Cranmore Pest Control LLC - $40.00*Dutton-Lainson Company - $990.03*E & S Auto Supply - $655.24*Eakes Office Products Center - $216.43*EMS Billing Services Inc - $1501.03*Great Plains One-Call Service - $9.92*Hometown Leasing - $93.99*Ideal Linen Supply - $386.31* Lab Safety Supply - $256.23*League of NE Municipalities - $100.00*Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska - $47105.97*MWC Enterprises, Inc. - $9100.00*NE Safety & Fire Equipment - $300.00*Prince-Empson Agency - $675.00*Reserve Account - $600.00*Retail Acquisition & Development - $47.41*Sinclair Oil Corporation - $770.57*Viaero Wireless - $15.60*Western Engineering Co - $960.96* Total Payroll - $20302.59

 

Unfinished Business:

Discussion was held on the request from Terry Livengood to utilize city property to reach his shop building from the dump road. Council members discussed that if he was allowed to access city property he will need to build and maintain the road and he will also need to contact the county as to any requirements coming off of the county road. A motion was made by Council member Vogt and seconded by Council member Reichman to direct the city attorney to draft a letter to Mr. Livengood outlining the requirements. “Yes” Vogt, Reichman, Graves. “No” None. “Absent” Graeff. Motion carried.

 

Council members reviewed proposed Ordinance 512 limiting the parking of recreational vehicles on city streets. Further changes were recommended. Finalized ordinance will be presented at the next council meeting.

 

New Business:

Dale Fornander reviewed the city’s insurance policy. Property coverage amounts have increased but the rest of the coverages remain approximately the same. The city received approximately $5,000 in dividends from Employers Mutual this past year. Council had no further questions.

 

One aluminum bid was received. Council members noted that the local price for aluminum was higher than the bid. Clerk noted that all interested parties had been notified of the bid deadline. The bid was not accepted or refused. Item tabled until the next council meeting.

 

A motion was made by Council member Vogt and seconded by Council member Graves to approve the building permit for a small storage shed in the back yard at 42 Lincoln. “Yes” Vogt, Graves. “Abstain” Reichman. “No” None. “Absent” Graeff. Motion carried.

 

Communications:

Mayor Rahe asked when Anderson Sign would be coming to put the Welcome Sign back up. Follow up call will be placed with the sign company.

 

City clerk read an apology letter from Rick Martindale regarding the extended parking of vehicles for sale at his home. He was not aware of the ordinance.

 

City clerk attended several meetings in the last week.  She will be attending a power manager software meeting in the coming week. Council members were reminded to fill out their hazard mitigation forms regarding previous storm damage. Updates were given on the street assessment payments to date. It was reported that the fire hydrant at 3rd and Court is fixed and operational. A new hydrant will eventually replace the older one. 

 

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

____________________________

Larry W. Rahe, Mayor

ATTEST:

_______________________________

Joan Hansen

City Administrator/Clerk