OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS This is a synopsis of the regular monthly meeting 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, May 10, 2016, 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, Allen Brozovsky and Kent Linhart. Also present was City Clerk Lori Rezny, City Treasurer Gail May, City Superintendent Mike Pospisil, Police Chief Steve Sunday, City Attorney Tad Eickman, Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa, Tyler Hillmer with Miller & Assoc., Dana Peterson with Front Water Engineering, Gary Wooten representing the American Legion and Dan Faimon. Wilber Youth Organization representative Rich Zimmerman and Mike Pulliam arrived at 9:00 p.m. The Mayor stated that the open meetings act is posted in the meeting room and is available for public inspection. Roll call shows that four Councilmembers are present. The Mayor then called for recognition of visitors if anyone in attendance wishes to address the Council. Gary Wooten with the American Legion gave a presentation on the new building the American Legion is planning to build in the Legion Park starting in the fall of this year. The old building will be demolished and the new building will be placed in the same area as the old one. The following motions were approved by unanimous roll call vote. 1) Approved the consent agenda including the claims as presented and the minutes of the regular meeting on April 12, 2016. 2) Security proposals for the Czech Festival was again discussed. Chief Sunday stated that he had contacted the local Fire Dept. personnel and they are not interested in helping with security or traffic control for the Czech Festival. After further discussion, Council approved to hire Frye Frezey Security Firm at a cost of $5310.00 for security help and traffic control during the 2016 Czech Festival. Mayor Chrans will meet with the Head of the Organization to discuss the Firm’s duties during the Czech Festival. 3) Police Chief Sunday updated the Council on the nuisance properties the City is addressing. Dan Faimon was in attendance to inform Council that he is working with the owner of the property at 422 E 1st Street. He has agreed to help the owner move his personal belongings out of the house starting May 20, 2016 and someone is lined up to remove the trees starting July 15, 2016 and once that is done the house will be demolished and debris hauled away. After some discussion, Council approved this plan to get the nuisance property at 422 E 1st Street demolished and cleaned up. 4) Tyler Hillmer presented three items of business for the completion of the 1st Street Water Main Replacement Project. After some discussion, approved Application for Payment #2 Final to Van Kirk Sand & Gravel, Inc. in the amount of $81,476.30. 5) Approved Change Order No. 2 for the 1st Street Water Main Replacement project which is to adjust contract quantities to actual quantities installed in the amount of $4940.90. 6) Approved the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the 1st Street Water Main Replacement Project. 7) Dana Peterson with Front Water Engineering presented an Application and Certificate for Payment #1 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project. Council approved the pay application in the amount of $89,958.60 to Judd Brothers Construction for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project. 8) Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Frontwater Engineering, LLC for the East 4th Street Bridge Replacement Project. 9) Gail May updated the Council on the Pool Committee’s recommendations resulting from the Pool Committee meeting. After some discussion, Council approved the recommendations of the Pool Committee as follows. Increase in wages of .25 per hour for all guards, Managers are Jayden Cerveny and Haley Kalkwarf, and three Asst. Managers who will also work as guards. Season Pool Passes. Family Season Pass for a Family up to 5 members (up to age 21 living in the same household) $140.00, each additional family member over the first 5 members is $10. (Includes parents and children in the immediate family, not grandparents, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc..). A Single Season Pass is $70.00. A 10 punch pass card $40.00. Daily Rate $5.00 per day. Charge to swim from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $3.00 daily rate. Pool Parties: 1-50 people – Base of $100.00 plus $2.00 per person, 51+ people – Base of $120.00 plus $2.00 per person. 10) Mike Pulliam and Rich Zimmerman with the Wilber Youth Organization presented a proposal for an Air Conditioner/Heater unit for the Ballpark Snack Shack. They explained that the unit is being sold to them at a discount and will be installed by volunteers of the Wilber Youth Organization. After some discussion, approved the purchase a new air conditioner / heater unit at the Ball Park Snack Shack at a cost of $1305.00 plus possibly some misc. electrical supplies. Other items of discussion and business were. The City had a title search done on the property at 319 S Shimerda to research what liens are placed against the property. Due to the amount of liens and assessments against the property the Council agreed that it would be best to have the City move forward on foreclosure of the property and attempt to sell the property on a Sheriff’s sale. It was also agreed to file a protest with the County on the assessed valuation of this property. The nuisance property at 420 N Wilson was discussed. The house has been demolished but the debris remains on the property. Chief Sunday will make contact with the owners of the property to get the roll off dumpster that is full hauled off and bring an empty one back to continue with the removal of the building debris. Tyler Hillmer with Miller & Assoc. was present. A short discussion was held on a community interest group that is researching a possible walking trail in Wilber. This item may be discussed at an upcoming meeting if further information is gathered. Reports were given by Dept. Heads. Mike Pospisil reported that Tad is drawing up an advertisement for bid for the street repair at Hwy 41 & 103 and that the new warning siren has been installed. Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa gave an update on the WWTP Headworks Project and the new grinder auger being installed. Police Chief Sunday informed those present that on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Veterinarian from Pickrell will be at the Police Dept. giving dog vaccinations and the Police Dept. will be issuing dog licenses during that time. 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, 86.43; Allied Benefit, in, 13,840.66; Alcopro, Inc., eq, 38.00; American Family, in, 385.56; Ameritas, an, 3618.68; Anchor Sports, sup, 3495.00; Andy Watson, sup, 162.90; rb ex, 150.00; Aqua Chem, Inc. eq, 552.25; Black Hills Energy, ut, 463.08; Brian Horky, gr, 1423.65; Beatrice Sand & Gravel, sup, 1894.95; Blackburn Tech., pf, 226.99; Casey’s, sup, 67.62; Charles Hroch, ex, 250.00; City of Wilber, ut, 3290.32; pr, 43,438.92; Constellation Newenergy, ut, 473.19; Crete True Value, rp, 37.31; Culligan of Crete, sup, 16.00; Dearborn Natl., in, 82.50; David Prokop, gr, 563.76; Dubacorp, gr, 1860.69; Dvoracek Memorial Library, tr, 10,000.00; Eakes Office, sup, 113.73; Electric Pump, const., 24,837.35; Eugene Ripa, ga, 281.40; Farmer & Merchants Bank, pr tr, 1000.00; Farmers Elevator, ex, 800.00; sup, 507.08; FrontWater Engineering, pf, 810.00; Hawkins, sup, 808.70; Hometown Leasing, eq, 204.16; IRS, pr tx, 10,306.05; Janeck Family Trust, ga, 468.00; Jason Ripa, ga, 1020.98; rp, 54.77; JJ Kovar, ga, 92.29; John Janecek, ga, 702.00; Kevin Horky, ga, 485.64; Kriz-Davis, eq, 333.40; K & G Body Shop, se, 242.36; Kovar Sales, rp, 83.50; League of Ne Municip., ex, 135.00; Loren Ripa, ga, 1660.88; Mail Finance, ex, 105.00; MC2 Inc., rp, 778.82; Midwest Labs, ex, 101.48; Matheson Tri-Gas, eq, 285.38; Ne Child Support, ga, 409.00; Nebr Title, se, 100.00; Nebr. Public Health, ex, 111.00; NWOD, ex, 30.00; Olsson Assoc., pf, 140.90; Petty Cash, rb, ex, 582.90; Roger Horky, ga, 323.76; Russ Kovar, ga, 3086.00; Recreation Supply, sup, 710.84; Shop Qwik, sup, 917.44; Sack Lumber, rp, 236.74; Saline Co Treasurer, se, 309.17; Schmader Elec Const, eq. const, 22,975.00; Seward Co Independent, ex, 488.58; Streichers Inc., eq, 31.95; State of Nebr., st, 6494.67; wh, 1347.15; Tad Eickman, pf, 3520.00; Total Funds, ex, 700.00; The Garbage Co., se, 14,977.87; Verizon, se, 111.63; Wilber School Dist #82, tr, 1050.00; Walker Uniform, se, 25.00; Wilber Rescue, se, 795.00; WAPA, ps, 14,583.65; Wilber Czech Cemetery, ga, 111.06; Windstream, ut, 580.58. Meeting adjourned. WR — June 1, 2016
