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, agreements, 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, June 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m. The Council President called the regular meeting to order at the Cultural Center at 110 W Third Street in Wilber, Nebraska at 7:30 p.m. Notice of this meeting was published in The Wilber Republican on June 1, 2022. The following were present. Council members Randy Sasek, Kent Linhart and Tim Lempka. City Attorney Tad Eickman, City Treasurer Gail May, City Clerk Lori Rezny, City Superintendent Tim Krivohlavek, Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa, Dan Warta, Randy Pryor, Craig Vyhnalek, Gary Wooten, Loren Thompson, Deputy Felix Cortes and Abby Rezny. Absent was Mayor Roger Chrans and Councilmember Allen Brozovsky. The Council President stated that the open meetings act is posted in the meeting room and is available for public inspection. Roll call shows three Councilmembers are present. The Council President called for recognition of visitors if anyone in attendance wishes to address the Council. Craig Vyhnalek approached the Council about contacting the County regarding the rate the County pays for Ambulance service ALS calls from the Law Enforcement Center. The Council President suggested to Craig that he contact the County and bring information back to the Council. The following motions were moved, seconded and approved by unanimous roll call vote. 1) Approved the consent agenda including the minutes of the May 20, 2022, regular meeting and June 1, 2022, special meeting and claims as presented. 2) Randy Pryor with the Wilber Pathways to Progress Committee was present to discuss officially naming the lake area. After some discussion, Council approved to officially name the area as “Wilber Lake and Arboretum”. This name will be sent to the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, and it was suggested an onsite announcement of the Wilber Lake and Arboretum be scheduled. Discussion was held on suggestions the Pathways to Progress Committee has for improvements to the area including the installation of one or two hydrants for watering and other ideas. Wilber Pathways to Progress Committee has applied for grants and are waiting to hear if these grants are awarded to determine what other improvements may be done at the Wilber Lake and Arboretum. 3) Saline County Area Transit presented a request for the City’s share of their 2022-2023 budget. After review Council approved paying $3203.00 towards the 2022-2023 Saline County Area Transit Budget. 4) Czech Days business items are as follows. Approved to order 10 port-a-potties from Al’s Johns at a cost of $1950.00 to be placed in various locations within the City during the Czech Festival. 5) Approved the SDL application for the Nebraska Czech’s of Wilber at Hotel Wilber for August 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2022. 6) Approved the SDL application for DDT’s Bar & Grill dba Fritz’s Bar & Grill for August 4, 5 & 6, 2022. 7) Approved the SDL application for Wil-Bol LLC for August 5 & 6, 2022. 8) Approved adopting Resolution 2022-03 A Resolution For Temporary Use of A State Highway Located Within the Official Corporate Limits of the City of Wilber on August 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2022. 9) Ol’Red 99.5 Radio presented a proposal for Czech Days advertising. The cost of the advertising package is $750.00. Approved splitting the cost of the advertising package with the Nebr. Czech’s of Wilber and Wilber Chamber of Commerce and paying the City’s portion of $250.00. 10) Discussion was held on the charge when the City mows an unkept property. Approved to charge a minimum fee of $50 plus extra charges dependent upon the condition of the property and the equipment and manpower used to mow the property. 11) Approved to increase the amount to be spent on a utility trailer to $4000.00. 12) Regarding the LIGHT Program (League Insurance Government Health Team) through the League of Nebraska Municipalities the following documents were approved. Approved Resolution 2022-04 to Authorize Membership in the League Insurance Government Health Team (LIGHT) program. 13) Approved the League Insurance Government Health Team Interlocal Agreement. 14) Approved the League Insurance Government Health Team Membership Agreement. 15) Approved to accept the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance proposal QHDHP Option 2 HSA Plan. The Council will continue to contribute $2400.00 annually to the employees HSA accounts for those enrolled in the Employee & Spouse, Employee & Children and Family Plans and $1200.00 annually to Employee only plan as they have with the City’s previous HSA Health Plans. 16) Approved to accept the Life / AD&D Insurance proposal with Mutual of Omaha (required with health enrollment). 17) Approved to accept the Long-Term Disability insurance proposal with Mutual of Omaha at the City’s expense. Other Ancillary Benefits are offered through Mutual of Omaha but are at the employee’s expense. 18) Approved to authorize signing of the Insurance Enrollment documents with both Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mutual of Omaha. 19) Approved paying the invoice from McQueen Equipment for the Fire Dept. Pumper Truck in the amount of $525,235.90 which includes the change order of $8235.90 as presented. 20) Discussion was held regarding equipment for the Fire Dept. Quotes were received for the purchase of 4 new air packs, 12 replacement bottles and 3 supply hoses at a cost of $40,616.00. Quotes received for the additional costs for converting the old ladder truck into a tanker truck are $38,338.98. Council approved these future purchases as discussed pending final invoice and delivery costs. Other items of business were. Deputy Cortes presented the monthly Sheriff’s report. Craig Vyhnalek with Vyhnalek Insurance presented to the City a safety dividend check from EMC Insurance in the amount of $3411.00. Gary Wooten with the American Legion approached Council about the condition of the Legion Park streets and to address the drainage issues in the park. After some discussion, Council agreed the City Superintendent will work with the Legion to try and rectify some of the concerns brought forth. Councilmember Sasek noted that the events currently scheduled at the Cultural Center during the Czech Festival include the Art Show, Bingo, Demonstrations and Queen’s Silent Auction. City Superintendent Tim Krivohlavek brought forth information received regarding an increase in rates from WAPA and how this will affect the City. It was also discussed to charge a reconnection fee of $50 to residences when electricity is disconnected for non-payment. These items will be placed on the July agenda for consideration. Discussion was held of the proposed Corporate Limits Map & Annexation of properties. More research will be done regarding this matter. The City will continue to pursue the annexation of properties into the City limits. Reports from Dept. Heads were given. 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, 359.72; American Family, in, 297.94; Ameritas Variable, an, 1236.38; Ancillary Billing, in, 73.18; Aqua-Chem, sup, 1407.15; Beatrice Sand & Gravel, sup, 1863.78; Black Hills, ut, 201.82; Border States, sup, 6442.28; Card Services, sup, 69.99; City of Wilber, ut, 2255.23; pr, 39,459.43; CAMC, se, 2250.00; Culligan, se, 27.25; Constellation Newenergy, ut, 356.80; Crete Ace Hardware, sup, 586.39; Dvoracek Mem. Library, tr, 10,000.00; Eakes Office, sup, 540.50; Echo Group, sup, 31.16; Farmers Elevator, sup, 1504.21; F & M Bank, in, 1300.00; First Bankcard, sup, 400.72; Food Mesto, sup, 112.15; K & G Body Shop, rp, 382.20; IRS, pr tx, 8561.60; Kovar Sales, rp, 8.00; Lowes, sup, 1002.62; Matheson Tri-Gas, sup, 335.95; Michael Todd, sup, 815.18; Midwest Labs, ex, 208.32; Nebraska Public Health, ex, 64.00; Norris PP, ps, 52,168.38; One Call, ex, 22.96; Pacific Life, an, 1605.34; Petty Cash, rb, sup, 571.64; Recreation Supply, sup, 181.50; Rose Equipment, rp, 4967.88; Saline County Area Transit, se, 3203.00; Saline Co. Clerk, se, 16,666.66; Saline Co Treas., se, 309.17; Saline Co. Independent, ex, 991.60; Stock Seed Farms, sup, 300.00; Sack Lumber, sup, 733.64; Shop Qwik, sup, 1110.38; State of Nebr, st, 8019.59; pr tx, 1849.81; T & R Electric Supply, sup, 1277.00; Tad Eickman, pf, 1736.35; Waste Connections, se, 20,471.43; WAPA, ps, 18,875.24; Windstream, ut, 510.68; Walker Uniform, se, 32.80; Wilber Rescue, se, 660.00. Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m. WR — June 29, 2022 ZNEZ
