City Council Minutes 9/03/13 - City of West Point, Nebraska

MINUTES OF MEETING
A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of West Point, Nebraska was convened
in open and public session at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on September 3, 2013 in the Council Chambers at
the Municipal Building in West Point, Nebraska.
Present were: Mayor Johnson; Councilmembers: Paus, Swenson, Schlecht, Hugo, and
Grovijohn. Absent: Ell.
The Mayor stated that in accordance with State Statute Section 84-1412 the Open Meetings
Act is posted on the north wall in the Council Chambers for public information.
Moved by Hugo, seconded by Swenson, to approve the following consent agenda:
Motion carried.
1. City appointed volunteer boards and commissions.
2. Approval of minutes of previous meeting.
3. Treasurer's report.
4. Claims.
5. Approve payment to Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District in the
amount of $450.00 for services regarding the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund.
CLAIMS
Payroll 130,085.49
Hugo Plumbing & Heating Serv/Supplies 2,958.43
City Payroll Tax Fund Employer FICA 5,016.05
Fremont Natl Bank and Trust Retirement Contributions 2,251.68
Western Area Power Administration Power 18,195.58
PetroMart Service 204.07
Sapp Bros. Service 558.49
Central Valley Ag Service 1,513.20
Black Hills Energy Service 74.89
NE Dept of Revenue Sales Tax 20,559.60
Black Hills Energy Service 1,024.11
Constellation New Energy Service 355.24
City Payroll Tax Fund Employer FICA 4,969.70
Fremont Natl Bank and Trust Retirement Contributions 2,285.11
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE Health Ins. 49,161.08
MEAN/NMPP Power 330,047.57
Companion Life Life Ins. 257.81
Kindschuh Bros. Service 887.36

Alco Supplies 22.74
Aqua-Chem, Inc. Supplies 137.75
Auto Value Parts Supplies 1,727.41
Barco Municipal Products Supplies 207.18
Black Hills Energy Service 254.54
Bomgaars Supply Supplies 350.10
Cardmember Service Service 625.01
Century Link Service 917.04
Chamber of Commerce Prof Services 1,250.00
Cuming County Rural Water Service 37.00
Cuming County Public Power Wheeling Service 5,745.74
Danko Emergency Equipment Supplies 2,983.50
Dinslage Small Engine Service 181.35
Dugan Business Forms Supplies 284.04
Dutton Lainson Co. Supplies 1,404.41
Floor Maintenance Supplies 1,455.80
Franciscan Care Services Meal Service 3,495.20
Gall's Inc. Supplies 432.77
Garratt Callahan Co. Supplies 3,492.00
Gerhold Conrete Co. Serv/Supplies 1,337.65
Gill Hauling Hauling Fee 3,190.01
Graybeal's Food Supplies 191.11
HD Supply Waterworks Supplies 1,654.25
Hawkins Inc. Supplies 702.60
Ingram Books 1,090.93
Jackson Services Inc. Uniform Service 1,118.79
John A Stahl Library Cash Adv 33.63
Kriz Davis Co. Supplies 3,944.09
League of NE Municipalities Membership Dues 5,691.00
League of NE Municipalities/Utilities Section Membership Dues 1,670.00
Leisure Lawn Care Service 399.00
Meyer Electric Supplies 39.72
MicorMarketing LLC Books 922.15
Midwest Labs Service 144.65
Midwest Tape Supplies 500.57
Office Systems Company Service 762.88
Overhead Door Co. of Norfolk Service 379.50
The Penworthy Co. Books 870.99
Pepsi Cola Service 117.70
Quality Printing & Supplies Supplies 644.78
Robert's Ins. Agency Premium 581.66
S & W Welding Inc. Serv/Supplies 144.95
Seals and Service Inc. Supplies 17.00
Skywave Wireless Inc. Service 178.25

Smidt's Sanitation Service 177.00
Special Roads Fund Mechanic Chgs 1,950.55
State Public Health Environmental Lab Service 220.00
Stigge Machine & Supply Supplies 128.40
Verizon Business Service 88.68
Verizon Wireless Service 293.95
Vrbicky Computer Service Service 182.50
Welch Law Firm P.C. Prof Services 194.75
West Point Library Foundation Cash Adv 138.92
WPLW Service 28,889.03
WPLW Operating Fund Cash Adv 2,602.36
West Point News Publ Costs 524.05
West Point Rescue Ambl Charges 500.00
WP Volunteer Fire Dept. Cash Adv 1,097.50
Woerner's Garbage Service Service 220.50
Beed Transportation Service 100.00
Blue Tarp Financial, Inc. Supplies 429.26
Center Point Large Print Books 43.14
Elite Computers & Consulting Supplies 4,172.50
Equipment Services Inc. Service 252.14
Fireguard Incorp. Supplies 4,862.20
Herman Lock & Safe Service 102.00
Jensen Plumbing & Heating Service 1,595.35
JEO Consulting Group Inc. Prof Services 9,777.50
Midstates Erectors, Inc. Equpiment 17,000.00
MS Construction Service 18,470.85
NDEQ Fiscal Services Service 500.00
NE Power Review Board Assessment 404.81
Norfolk Daily News Subscription 144.00
OCLC, Inc. Service 35.39
Parkson Corporation Supplies 131.58
Peterson Body & Paint Service 115.00
Sirchie Finger Print Labs Supplies 158.06
Swansons' Nursery Serv/Supplies 133.58
Tendaire Industries Supplies 317.38
The Farner Co. Inc. Supplies 75.16
Vessco, Inc. Supplies 239.79
West Point Garden Center Service 394.69
Duane Wiechman Cash Adv 120.84
The Mayor then opened a public hearing on the proposed 2013-2014 Budget. All parties
were given an opportunity to be heard. No one appeared to speak in opposition of the proposed

udget and no correspondence had been filed. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. Schlecht
introduced Ordinance No. 1350 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST POINT, IN CUMING COUNTY, NEBRASKA
APPROPRIATING THE SUMS OF MONEY DEEMED NECESSARY TO DEFRAY ALL
EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON
THE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013 AND ENDING THE LAST DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2014; DESIGNATING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION SHALL BE
USED AND APPROPRIATING THE UNEXPENDED BALANCES FOR THE VARIOUS
FUNDS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND
PRESCRIBING THE TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND
TAKE EFFECT, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN
PAMPHLET FORM,
and moved that the statutory rule requiring an ordinance be read on three different days be
suspended. Grovijohn seconded the motion. Motion carried. Statutory rule suspended. Schlecht
moved for final passage of the ordinance, which motion was seconded by Swenson. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted.
Moved by Schlecht, seconded by Hugo, to approve the State Budget Lid Computation Form
showing the 2013-2014 Restricted Funds to be $692,236.99 and the Total Unused Restricted Funds
Authority to be $770,316.34. Motion carried.
It was further moved by Hugo, seconded by Grovijohn, to approve the increase in the total
restricted funds authority by an additional 1%. Motion carried.
The Mayor opened a public hearing on the Property Tax Request for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2013. All parties were given an opportunity to be heard. No one appeared to
speak in opposition of the tax request and no correspondence had been filed. The Mayor then closed
the public hearing. Grovijohn introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute Section 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax
request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the
levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City passes by a
majority vote a resolution setting the tax request at a different amount; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL of the City
of West Point, Nebraska, by a majority vote, as follows:
1. That the 2013-2014 property tax request be set at $821,758.00.
2. That a copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk on or before
October 13, 2013.
Seconded by Hugo. Resolution adopted.

Nancy Steffen appeared before the Council concerning the rental fee for the Nielsen
Community Center for the Red Cross bloodmobiles. At the September 4, 2012 Council meeting, the
Council approved waiving the rental fee for the Nielsen Community Center for the bloodmobiles for
one year. She is now requesting that the rental fee again be waived for next year. Moved by
Grovijohn, seconded by Swenson, to waive the rental fee for the Nielsen Community Center for the
Red Cross bloodmobiles scheduled for 2014. Motion carried.
The Council then proceeded to consider the request from Gary Reimers for two lot splits in
the West Point South Industrial area. The Planning Commission had considered the request and was
forwarding a favorable recommendation. Schlecht introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
WHEREAS, Gary L. Reimers and Constance A. Reimers, husband and wife, own land
located in Lot 1, Block 2, West Point Industrial Park; and own all of Block 3, in West Point
Industrial Park Second Addition; both Additions to the City of West Point, Cuming County,
Nebraska, and they desire to divide such real estate in order to complete sales of said property.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of West Point, Nebraska that the subdivision and conveyance of said property be
approved.
Seconded by Grovijohn. Resolution adopted.
Next the Council considered the request of Vince Maly for the removal of the sidewalks at
two homes he had purchased, being 120 S. Ash Street and 130 S. Ash Street. Vince Maly appeared
before the Council asking that he be allowed to remove this sidewalk and allowing this area to be
without a walk. Following discussion and review of the Municipal Code Book, the Council decided
that if Mr. Maly removed any sidewalks, that he would have to replace them.
Taylor Went with Advanced Consulting Engineering Services appeared before the Council
to discuss the drainage ditch project in Neligh Park along the north side of Anderson Field at an
estimated cost of approximately $54,000.00. This project includes installing a tube and covering a
portion of the drainage ditch and having a water outlet on the east end. The City Administrator
stated that a donor has come forward willing to pay $50,000 on this project. Following discussion,
Schlecht introduced a resolution to hire Advanced Consulting Engineering Services, as engineers

for the construction of a drainage ditch in Neligh Park in the City of West Point; that the plans
and specifications for the construction of the said improvements be approved; and authorizing to
advertise for bids for said improvements in the West Point News, which bids will be opened at 12:00
Noon on September 25, 2013 and then considered by the City Council on October 7, 2013.
Seconded by Grovijohn. Resolution adopted.
The City Administrator advised the Council that Karen Palmer is working with Charter West
National Bank on refinancing. Karen Palmer currently has CDBG Revolving Loans and the bank is
requesting that the City subordinate its current loan position so that it can proceed with her
refinancing loan. Moved by Swenson, seconded by Schlecht, that the subordination of the City’s
Revolving Loans for Karen Palmer be approved. Motion carried.
The City Administrator stated that he conducted an employee wage comparability study and
based on his findings presented adjustments which included a 2.5% wage increase. Following
discussion, it was decided to accept the pay plan and Schlecht introduced Ordinance No. 1351
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST POINT, NEBRASKA ADOPTING A PAY PLAN
FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1343
AND ALL OTHER MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH
THIS ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING THE TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN
FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM,
and moved that the statutory rule requiring an ordinance be read on three different days be
suspended. Swenson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Statutory rule suspended. Schlecht
moved for final passage of the ordinance, which motion was seconded by Swenson. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted.
Moved by Grovijohn, seconded by Hugo, to approve the following applications for Special
Designated Liquor Permits under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act:
(a) Lincoln Street Market for wedding reception and dance on September 28,
2013.
(b) Roadhouse Lounge for the Cuming County Economic Development Dinner
on September 29, 2013.
(c) Lincoln Street Market for Chamber of Commerce Salad Dinner and Style
Show on September 30, 2013.

(d) Lincoln Street Market for Knights of Columbus Fundraiser on October 19,
2013.
Motion carried.
Moved by Schlecht, seconded by Grovijohn, to approve the claim of Hugo Plumbing &
Heating for services and supplies in the amount of $1,379.31. Motion carried.
Moved by Schlecht, seconded by Grovijohn, to adjourn at 8:33 o'clock P.M. Carried.
Mary Kempf, MMC
City Clerk