Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

 

A Copy of the “Open Meetings Act” Has Been Posted on the Bulletin Board on the North Side in the Council Chambers.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 2, 2014 – 5:30 P.M.

 

The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time as deemed appropriate and in accordance with State Statute.

 

1. ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

1. Meeting called to order.

 

 

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Mayor Fuston to open a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations on updating the Comprehensive Plan with the Energy Element assessment. Planning Commission recommends approving the Energy Element Assessment.

1. Close Hearing.

 

 

    III. CONSENT AGENDA

Recommended Action: Approval of Consent Agenda

NOTE: All items are automatically approved when the Consent Agenda is approved unless moved to the Regular Agenda by the request of any single Council member.

1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meeting held November 4.
2. Claims as presented.
3. Treasurer report.
4. Clerk’s Resolution 2014-7: City of Lyons Purchase Card/Credit Card Policy was signed.

 

Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda/Tabulation of Vote.

 

 

1. OLD BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

1. Approve/not approve ORDINANCE NO. 716 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO THE USE CONSUMPTION AND PRESERVATION OF ENERGY, WHICH SHALL BE ADDED TO THE LYONS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 11-201; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
   1. Introduction of Ordinance; suspend/not suspend the statutory ruling of reading on three different days.
   2. Motion and second from Council members.
   3. Tabulation of votes.

 

1. Discuss requested considerations in the Personnel Manual of extra week of vacation; additional two floating holidays; and clarification wording for call-in/call-out added to overtime section.

 

1. Adopt/not adopt Resolution No. 2014-8: Updated City of Lyons Personnel Manual.
   1. Motion and second by Council.
   2. Tabulation of votes.

 

1. Consider putting epoxy paint on the remainder of the pool bathhouse floor.
   1. Motion and second by Council.
   2. Tabulation of votes.

 

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 2, 2014 – 5:30 P.M.

  

 

********** V. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS *********

 

Consideration and Action:

 

Acceptance of Election Certificates

State law requires the governing body to formally accept the certificate(s) of election issued by

the County Clerk of Burt County for the November 4, 2014 Mayor and City Council

General Election. Election certificates containing the vote totals and results are attached. A

MOTION to accept the election certificate is in order.

Oath of Office: Andrew Fuston as Mayor; Charlie Wheaton & Kyle Brink as Council Members.

1. Marc Munford of Ameritas – Discuss Refunding of the 2010 Water Bond.
   1. Motion and second from Council Members.
   2. Tabulation of votes.

 

1. Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates – Update on the Lyons Community Center Project.
   1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #1 for $7,821.00 to Fauss Construction on Phase 2 of Lyons Community Center.

1. Motion and second from Council Members.
2. Tabulation of votes.

1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #5(Final) for $23,084.40 to Fauss Construction on completion of Phase 1 of Lyons Community Center.

3. Motion and second from Council Members.
4. Tabulation of votes.

1. Recommends Phase 1 work be accepted by City of Lyons.

 

1. Approve/not approve the Certification to Board of Public Roads Classifications & Standards (NBCS Forms); and the SSAR report for FY ending Sept 30, 2014.
   1. Motion and second from Council members.
   2. Tabulation of votes.

 

1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

7. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

1. Utilities report.

1. Water Plant Filters.
2. State Fire Marshal.
3. Public Officials – Gas Safety Training.
4. Recycling Personnel.
5. Sewer Plant.

 

9. Discuss transmission options for energy from WAPA portion only – currently point to point vs. proposed network. WAPA is getting out of the transmission business portion for energy.

 

1. Clerk’s Report.

1. Income Statement – General.
2. Income Statement – Utility.
3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.

 

Nominate Council President for calendar year 2015.

Motion and second from Council Members. Tabulation of votes.

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 2, 2014 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

1. Mayor recommends the following appointments for January 1 through December 31, 2015:

1. Commissioner for Utilities Distribution & Maintenance: Charlie Wheaton
2. Commissioner for Sanitation, Recycling, & Landfill: Kyle Brink
3. Commissioner for Parks, Pools, Recreation, & Auditorium: Lana Minton & Kyle Brink
4. Commissioner for City Streets: Allen Steinmeyer
5. Audit Committee: Lana Minton & Allen Steinmeyer

1. City Physician: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic
2. Board of Health: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic, Chief Jim Buck, Allen Steinmeyer, & Andrew Fuston
3. Council Representative to Library: Lana Minton
4. City Clerk/Treasurer: Mary Lou Ritter
5. City Attorney: Dan Smith
6. Legal Paper: Lyons Mirror-Sun

1. Burt County Economic Development: Kyle Brink & Pam Thomsen

1. Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Council of Officials: Allen Steinmeyer

1. Engineering Company: Olsson Associates
2. City Street Superintendent: Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates

Approve/not approve said appointments above:

1. Motion and second from Council members
2. Tabulation of vote.

 

 

1. Executive Session: Christmas Employee Bonus.

 

14. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
15. Tabulation of vote.