Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting
October 8, 2015 4:30P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on October 8, 2015. Visitors signing in Debbie Maryott, Steve Kellogg, James Moseman with Campaign for a Presidential Youth Council, Nina Mussack, Susan Houck, Ellen Olson, Jean Morgan, LeAnn Warren Not signing in were Chesley Dunning, Joe Zink
1) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Bolln-here, Kellogg-here, Richards-here, Tolby-here, Wolf-here.
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
3) Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.
Correction: None to report
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
All Present
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1) Police Monthly Report- Nothing to report.
2) Lights Monthly Report- Wolf stated all bills are taken care and she has not heard any complaints.
3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- Richards reported that we should not pay for the patching of the road up infront of Dave Farbers. He said that we should have been notified before work was done. Richards stated that the cause was the property owners, responsibility. Clerk stated that she has provided the ordinance that pertains to the main from the building. That it is the home owners responsibility. Kellogg will follow up with the home owner. Richards said that the Village workers are working on getting Wanamaker’s water pressure fixed. Richards had nothing else to report. Richards also stated that the workers down at 212 E 9th that they are going to put dye in the sewer to see where it goes.
4) Parks Monthly Report – Tolby reported income of $2849.88 for September.
Bodens’ is the only bid that has come in. at $5600.00. If we buy the material at Menards then it would cost $1775.00 plus the starts and the corners and labor. Bolln mentions maybe doing vinyl posts down by the park. Tolby stated that she had no response to the ad for a bid to replace the dock and railing. Clerk reported that the outdoor boxes for brochures and booklets are being used.
5) Streets Monthly Report – Bolln reported that we had Knife River down and they provided a price to patch the streets. Total cost for 4″ $63,496.44. Richards suggested that we do 2 of the 5 jobs this year. 7th St: North of the bridge-$7,055.16 and 10th St & Broadway- $13,438.40. Bolln made a motion that the get these 2 projects going. 2nd Richards Roll-call Wolf-y, Tolby-y, Kellogg-y, Bolln-y, Richards-y. Bolln also reported that the drain went in up at Skip’s road. Clerk stated to early in the month to know what the income was for July City Sales tax
6) Recycling- Cindy Brown bailed all the cardboard. Recycling needs to be hauled to Tekamah. Clerk stated that it is loaded and ready to be hauled to Tekamah. Kellogg stated that Cindy Brown will keep an eye on the recycling center during her hours.
6) OLD BUSINESS
1) Park fence.-Discussed above.
2) Burt County Economic Development Corporation- Clerk stated that we still had the letter asking us to join the Economic Development for a year total cost $2,800. Alta made a motion to table Burt County Economic Development until next meeting 2nd Tolby, Roll call Richards-y, Bolln-y, Kellogg-y, Wolf-y, Tolby-y.
3) Dump- We are able to open the dump. At this time they can call down to the office and set a time to meet up at the dump and dump the tree limbs. Clerk was told to run a new ad for a dump attendee. During the Winter months the dump is open the 1st Saturday and during the summer months the dump is open the first and third Saturday of the month. Clerk will run ad for 3 weeks.
7) NEW BUSINESS
1) Family Insurance- Kellogg stated that the Village is paying for family insurance most small offices do not provide family insurance. Bolln stated that he thinks that it should leave it the same and have family insurance. Kellogg asked why we are insuring the Clerk’s grown children on this policy. When they are living out of town. Clerk responded that they are able to be under the parents policy until they are 26/Kellogg stated we will look into this a little farther and table until next month.
2) Bicycle Run- October 17th, 2015. Clerk read an email that was sent to her asking permission to setup a check point up by the gazebo. Kellogg said that we will have a spot for them to set up. Clerk is to get more info.
3)October Halloween Party-Community Club- would like to have a trunk and treat down at the campground. They will be having the hot dogs that night also Wolf made a motion to give the community club permission be able to use the park and the pavilion for Halloween. 2nd by Tolby Roll call- Richards-y, Bolln-y, Kellogg-y, Wolf-y, Tolby-y.
4)Chris Wanamaker-Has no water pressure- Previously discussed.
5) Police Car- Kellogg stated that Oakland has a police car that they are willing to sale for $10,000. The silver car has many wiring and other issues the cost to repair $5,000 to $6,000.00 that car. The white car is leaking on the manifold is leaking oil. Something has to be done with that. Oakland wants to sell us their car and they will leaving the equipment in it worth $6,000.00. They will give us winter tires and then another spare set. Kellogg states that we need to invest in something like this. Because we are not going to have any car here if it keeps up. The car from Oakland has 50,000 + miles. Tolby asked what year Kellogg stated believes it is a 2011. Bolln asked why they are getting rid of it, Kellogg stated they received a grant and received new cars. Alta stated that they have 2 officers and they have 3 cars. Kellogg stated we would have to put the Decatur emblem on it. Alta asked if our cars could be sold, Kellogg stated yes. Kellogg suggested just drive the white on until it dies, and sell the silver car. Alta asked if we could afford the $10,0000 Kellogg stated she asked the clerk if we had the money. And we have money for the purchase Alta made a motion that we purchase the car from Oakland for $10,0000. Tolby 2nd Roll call- Richards- n, Bolln-n, Kellogg-y, Wolf-y, Tolby-y
6)Campaign for a Presidential Youth Council- James Moseman- James came to the table talked about the resolution Presidential Youth Council. He stated that Nebraska is in the for front of the campaign. For the past 2 years he has been with the governors youth advisory council. Alta asked how it effects us. He explained that it doesn’t if you are 25 years or older.
Bolln: I would like to introduce the following: Resolution # 145 to endorse a Presidential Youth Council made up of a group of young people, ages 16 to 24 .
Kellogg: Clerk would you read Resolution # 145 to endorse a Presidential Youth Council made up of a group of young people, ages 16 to 24.
Clerk: Read the Resolution # 145 to endorse a Presidential Youth Council made up of a group of young people, ages 16 to 24.
RESOLUTION NO. 145
WHEREAS, the Board of the Village of Decatur, Nebraska, met on the 8th day of October, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Decatur, Nebraska wishes to endorse a Presidential Youth Council; and
WHEREAS, youth have played an important role in our nation’s history and development, and yet play a disproportionately small role in government; and
WHEREAS, there are over 104 million Americans age 24 and under, making up just over one third of the U.S. population and representing the potential and the future of America; and
WHEREAS, policy decisions made today will have a pronounced impact on future generations; and
WHEREAS, all Americans ought to have a voice in government, especially with regard to policies that directly affect them; and
WHEREAS, all Americans ought to understand the workings of their government; and
WHEREAS, the people are the ultimate source of political power in any democracy; and
WHEREAS, youth participation, involvement, and engagement are universally recognized as safeguards of democracy; and
WHEREAS, a Presidential Youth Council would offer youth in America, who are chronically, systematically underrepresented and as a result disengaged, a means of sharing their perspectives and voicing their opinions at the highest levels of our government. This in addition to providing the president and his or her cabinet with a bipartisan source of information on the concerns of youth across the country, as well as their ideas for resolving them; and
WHEREAS, governors, state legislatures, and mayors have created youth councils that have proven to be an effective means of garnering input from young people leading to more effective and efficient policies; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Village of Decatur endorse the creation of a Presidential Youth Council made up of a group of young people, ages 16 to 24, and broadly representative of the country’s diversity, to, at the highest levels of our government, promote the interests and the welfare of this country’s youth, make known the views of youth, and make certain that policies that will affect youth—or the future that youth will inherit—are crafted with the input of young people; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village of Decatur call for action on the part of Congress to ensure the passage of a similar resolution at the national level; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village of Decatur urge the President of the United States to establish a Presidential Youth Council; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the village clerk to the presiding officer of the Nebraska State Legislature, Governor Pete Ricketts, and all members of the Nebraska State Legislature.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8th day of October, 2015.
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Loretta Kellogg, Chairman of the Village Board
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of October, 2015.
Attest ________________________________________________
Ann Chytka, Village Clerk
Bolln: I move that said Resolution # 145 to endorse a Presidential Youth Council made up of a group of young people, ages 16 to 24 be passed
Richards: I second the motion
Chairman: Shall Resolution # 145 to endorse a Presidential Youth Council made up of a group of young people, ages 16 to 24. be passed and adopted by Roll Call:
Village Clerk: Kellogg-y, Tolby-y, Wolf-y, Bolln-y Richards-y
Kellogg : Motion Carried
The Board thanked James for his energy and support.
7) Correction of misinformation- Ellen Olson- came before the Board. She read a letter that Ryan Chytka had wrote to the Board showing interest in becoming Decatur’s police officer. Ellen was concerned that in the paper it stated that no one had wanted the job. She just wanted the public know that he was willing to pay for his academy, and he was willing to serve the community.
8)Vandalism questions- Bob Richards- Richards stated that this had to do with the personal police vehicle vandalized. Richards voiced concern that the Village paid for his personal deductible and had not seen pictures. Kellogg stated that the investigation has been turned over to the Sheriff office and they do have leads.
9) Tree trimming over power lines (2 days)- Richards said that this has not been done in 3 years. Richard said that the company charges 2500 a day and the company thinks that it should take them a day and a half. Kellogg asked what fund it would come out of Clerk stated the light fund. Richards made a motion that we allow at most $5000.00 for 2 days trimming. 2nd Bolln Roll call Wolf-y, Tolby-y, Kellogg-y, Richards-y, Bolln-y
10) Work orders- Kellogg said that this is for the employees, she asked if everyone knew what the workers of the maintenance and the office workers do throughout the day. Kellogg stated all they have to do is write down what and when they do it throughout the day. Kellogg thinks that they will be beneficial. .Kellogg stated that it is more of a daily log. Richards made a motion that we use the work orders. 2nd Bolln Roll call- Wolf-y, Kellogg- y, Toby-y, Richards-y, Bolln-y
11) Vacating Alley- Lots 3 and 4 Block 50 Keith Anderson and Darien Beatty. The board discussed about not having another street vacated but that to maybe just close it. Bolln made a motion to leave that as a closed alley. 2nd Richards Roll call Roll call- Wolf-y. Kellogg-y, Tolby-y, Bolln-y, Richards-y
12) Tim Slaughter- Streets- Not present
8) CORRESPONDENCE
Future of Decatur Foundation wrote a letter stating that in their September meeting the members discussed new used for the funds previously reserved for the Village of Decatur. The members decided to redirect the funds to a grant to the Center of Rural Affairs for the purpose of signage and bench at the Rural Legends ArtPlace project located in Decatur.
Had a note left from a camper from Omaha stating how nice our camping sites are.
9) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class C liquor licenses are due by November 1st. This is for Green Lantern and Pop and Docs
10) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:
1) Claims preapproved by Bolln, Richards, and Tolby
Claims denied- Olson Plumbing (Dave Farber) and$500.00 that was paid to Joseph Gatto for his insurance deductible.
Clerk stand corrected Tolby did not deny $500.00 that was paid to Joseph Gatto for his insurance deductible.
Richards made a motion that claims be paid as submitted all but Olson’s bill for (Dave Farber). 2nd Bolln Roll call- Kellogg-y, Tolby-y, Wolf-y, Richards-y, Bolln-y
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted
Richards 2nd Bolln
Roll Call: Kellogg-Y, Tolby-Y, Bolln-Y, Richards-Y, Wolf-Y
Any questions from the audience-
none
11) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING
Richards 2nd Bolln
Adjournment Time: 6:54pm
Loretta Kellogg/Chairperson
Ann Chytka /Village Clerk
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