OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS This is a synopsis of special and regular monthly meetings of the Mayor and Council of the City of Wilber. A complete copy of the proceedings, resolutions and ordinances are on file at the City Office, 110 W Third Street, Wilber, NE and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILBER, NEBRASKA Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:30 p.m. The Mayor called the regular meeting to order at the Cultural Center at 110 W Third Street in Wilber, Nebraska at 7:30 p.m. The following were present. Mayor Chrans; Councilmembers Randy Sasek, Tim Lempka, Kent Linhart and Allen Brozovsky. Also present was City Clerk Lori Rezny, City Treasurer Gail May, City Attorney Tad Eickman, City Superintendent Mike Pospisil, Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa, Police Chief Steve Sunday and Dana Peterson with Front Water Engineering. The Mayor stated that the open meetings act is posted in the meeting room and is available for public inspection. The Mayor then called for recognition of visitors if anyone in attendance wishes to address the Council. No one addressed the Council at this time. Roll call shows that all four Councilmembers are present. The following motions were approved by unanimous roll call vote. 1) Approved the consent agenda including the minutes of the October 13, 2015 regular meeting and claims as presented. 2) Discussion was held regarding a Change Order for the 1st Street Water Main Replacement project. Council approved Change Order #1 on the 1st Street Water Main Replacement project to furnish and install 2 -8” EZ Valves on two existing 8” water lines in order to isolate the connection at STA 2+90 at a cost of $7000.00 each for a total of $14,000.00. 3) Approved the ambulance bill write offs for fiscal year 2014-2015 noting that a majority of the write offs are due to Medicare/Medicaid and insurance adjustments. Others delinquent bills have been sent for collections. 4) Dana Peterson with Front Water Engineering presented a Standard Form of Agreement between the City of Wilber and Caspers Construction Company regarding the design build of a Fire Hall Building. Dana brought certain points of the agreement to the Mayor and Council’s attention, after which Council approved to sign the agreement with an amendment to paragraph 2.1.4.1 changing the amounts paid within 45 days after the invoice date instead of 15 days. A special meeting may be set up to discuss this project with Caspers Construction and their Architect. 5) Council approved to go into closed session for the purpose of discussion regarding the water well project and Mayor and Council discussion regarding responsibilities. Mayor Chrans restated the purpose of the closed session is for discussion regarding the water well project and Mayor and Council discussion regarding responsibilities and the closed session commenced at 8:28 p.m. Council came out of closed session at 9:19 p.m. No action was taken during the closed session. Other items of discussion were. Discussion was held regarding putting a question on the ballot to increase the sales tax by ½% which funds would be used to help pay the debt for a Fire Hall Building. The Council directed the City Attorney to move forward in getting the resolution prepared to start this process. City reports were given. City Attorney Tad Eickman informed Council that Miller & Assoc. has e-mailed a preliminary document regarding the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations and Zoning Maps that everyone should review before the special meeting with Miller & Assoc. regarding this matter on November 17, 2015. Jason Ripa reported that a motor burned up on an automatic valve at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and is working on getting it replaced. He suggested that we get an extra motor to have on hand as a backup. Jason also reported that the City received the Scott Wilbur Award again this year for outstanding Wastewater Facility. Police Chief Sunday presented a proposal to demolish and remove debris at 417 N School Street. This item will be placed on the December agenda for consideration. Chief Sunday also asked the Council to try to come up with ideas and proposals for security to replace what the E-Team did during the Czech Festival, he will also do some checking and try to come up with ideas and proposals for review and consideration. City Superintendent Mike Pospisil reported on the progress of the 1st Street Water Main Project. Claims were as follows. Description of claims for this legal, an-annuity; bond-bond expense, pymt, interest; const-construction; eq-equipment; ex-expense; ga-garnishment; gr-grant reimb; in-insurance; ml-mileage; mi-miscellaneous; pf-professional services; pr-payroll; ps-power supplier; rb-reimbursement; rp-repairs and maintenance; st-sales tax; se-service; sup-supplies; loan-srf/loan pymt; tr-transfer of funds; ut-utilities; wh-withholding tax. 41 Auto Parts, sup, 464.20; Allied Benefit Systems, in, 12,357.61; American Legal, se, 650.00; American Family, in, 385.56; Ameritas Variable, an, 3574.48; Black Hills Energy, ut, 166.46; Blue River Crop, Inc., gr, 2775.58; Brandon Palmer, rb, 250.00; Blackburn Tech., pf, 599.98; Casey’s General Store, sup, 158.45; Charles Hroch, ex, 250.00; Crete True Value, rp, 108.03; City of Wilber, ut, 2766.80; pr, 43,549.70; Constellation Newenergy, ut, 269.58; Dearborn Nat’l., in, 82.50; Dutton-Lainson, sup, 218.28; Eakes Office Solutions, sup, 1310.34; Emergency Medical Products, sup, 114.10; First Bankcard, ex, 180.00; rp, 212.63; Farmers Elevator, sup, 632.59; First State Ins., in, 226.00; Food Mesto, sup, 28.49; Farmers and Merchants Bank, in ex, 900.00; Gail May, rb, 143.76; Hometown Leasing, eq, 125.19; IRS, pr tx, 10,414.27; Jason Ripa, ex, 251.22; Kriz-Davis, eq, 626.22; Kovar Sales, sup, 5.80; Kriz-Davis Co, sup, 142.00; Leading Edge, sup, 124.93; Mail Finance, ex, 105.00; Michael Todd, sup, 428.37; Midwest Labs, ex, 280.72; Municipal Supply, rp, 313.32; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., sup, 187.99; Nebraska Public Health, ex, 46.00; Ne Munci Clerk Assoc., ex, 25.00; Ne Child Support, ga, 409.00; One Call Concepts, se, 24.60; Card Services, rp, 59.60; Petty Cash, rb, 1400.00; Police Chiefs Assn of Ne., ex, 30.00; Police Officers Assn of Ne, ex, 100.00; Ryan Fuerhoff, rb, 250.00; Sack Lumber, sup, 162.71; Shop Qwik, sup, 1173.72; Siteone Landscape Supply LLC, sup, 150.08; Sleuth, sup, 3735.00; Saline Co. Register of Deed, ex, 76.00; Saline Co Treasurer, se, 309.17; Seward Co Independent, ex, 200.22; Seward Electronics, sup, 236.25; State of Nebr., st, 8904.98; The Garbage Co., se, 15,178.24; 2237.48; Verizon Wireless, se, 111.41; Wilber School Dist. #82, tr, 1500.00; Walker Uniform, se, 25.00; Wilber Rescue, rb, 160.02, se, 705.00; Windstream, ut, 578.44. Meeting adjourned. WR — November 25, 2015
