Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

October 31, 2016 Leave a comment


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

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

November 1, 2016 – 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 HEARING

None.

 

    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 meetings held October 4 and October 11.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of October 4 meeting: Ordinance 728: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION RANGE SCHEDULE FOR EACH; REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANACES, AMENDMENTS, AND SECTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE was signed and published in pamphlet form.

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Trees for Herb Brink Park
  2. Water Lines in Herb Brink Park.
  3. JEO and EAI on Water Tank.
  4. Yellow Placards.
  5. Football Field Water Way.
  6. Fire Hydrant Flushing.
  7. Waste Water Plant.
  8. Digger Truck.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. There is a 7.5% premium increase to the Dec 1, 2016 through Nov 30, 2017 heath care plan for the City of Lyons.
    5. City Office furniture cost estimates were $4,423 at Office Net of Fremont; $5,271 at Eakes Office Solutions of Norfolk, and $5,427.65 at Quality Office Supplies of West Point.
    6. Auditors will be at the City Office on November 8, 9, and 10, 2016 for the 2015/2016 Annual Audit.

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

November 1, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

 

  1. Discuss the former awning from the outdoor main street movie theater building.

 

  1. Approve/not approve letter agreement from Ric Ortmeier CPA for 2016 auditing services at a cost of $14,500.00.
    1. Motion and second from council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a concrete sidewalk work permit to Tyler Vacha at 565 South 3rd St, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second from council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a special designated liquor permit to Carvin Housh of Fallout Bar for Tami Shaw’s wedding dance on December 31, 2016 at the Lyons Community Center.
    1. Motion and second from council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss changing the December 6 Council Meeting to another date.

 

  1. Executive session – Discuss personnel.

 

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

 

 

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Ethelyn Fay Greve, 69, of Decatur NE

October 31, 2016 Leave a comment


Ethelyn Fay Greve was born March 9, 1947 to Ernest Dale and Darlene Fay (Sparks) Davis in Decatur, Nebraska. She passed away on October 29, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, Nebraska, at the age of 69 years.

Ethelyn was raised in Decatur with her parents and four siblings. She married Larry Lee Greve December 3, 1964 in Decatur and to this union were born six children; Larry, Jamie, Jeremy, Lisa, Londa and Jolene.

Ethelyn drove a school bus for many years. She also managed the Senior Citizen Center in Deactur. She was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church in Lyons, Nebraska where she taught Vacation Bible School, Missionettes and Sunday school. She enjoyed reading, baking cookies and making her grandchildren baby quilts. She also loved to visit with the grandchildren and treasured watching her family interacting together.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Samuel Davis; brother-in-law, Warren Greve; sister-in-law, Theresa Greve; father-in-law, Ferdinand Greve; mother-in-law, Deloris Greve.

She is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Larry Greve, Jamie (Joy) Greve, Jeremy (Renee) Greve, Lisa (William) Zollicoffer, Londa Greve, Jolene (Tony) Moore; grandchildren, Brent (Jasmine), Matthew, Shanika, Blake, Michael, Krystal, Cody, Brandon, Karlee, Zoe; great grandchildren, Kylie, Lily, Layten, Kinley, Owen; sisters, Sandy (Delwin) Johnson, Kellene Davis, Julie (Joe) Svendsen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Vicki Davis-Hankins, Donnie Greve, Della Kellogg, Charlene Copley, Doris (Woody) Martin, Alice (Richard) King, Wayne (Charlene) Greve, Terry (Enola) Greve, Roy (Leslie) Greve, Landis (Lesley) Greve, Gloria (Dan) Muckey, Nowell (Julie) Greve; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation is Tues., Nov. 1st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons NE. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

The Funeral Service is Wed., Nov. 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Lyons NE.

Burial is in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur NE.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Ethelyn Greve

Ethelyn Greve

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Charles A. Sanders, Jr., 91, of West Point, Formerly of Oakland NE

October 30, 2016 Leave a comment


Charles A. Sanders, Jr. was born to Charles Sanders, Sr. and Violet (Larson) Sanders in Oakland, Nebraska on February 10, 1925.He passed away October 25, 2016 at South Haven Living Center in Wahoo, Nebraska, at the age of 91 years.

Charles was raised on the family farm, as the oldest of four siblings, along with Verna (Smith), Joyce and Molly (Rainey). Charles graduated from Oakland High School in 1942, but after a farming accident claimed the life of Charles Sr. in 1944, he took over the farm at the age of 19.

In 1947, Charles married his high school sweetheart, Jean Servine of Oakland. They soon gave birth to two daughters; Mary and Pat. Several years later, their son David came along.

During his time at the farm, Charles served on many Board of Directors including the Rural Fire Department, School District 17, Oakland Mutual Insurance and three years as the President of the Farmer’s CO-OP Board. In addition to his family, one of the things that Charles was extremely proud of was reaching the 15 Gallon Donation level with the American Red Cross.

Charles and Jean lived at their farm for 41 years before retiring and buying their dream house in West Point, Nebraska. They lived together for another 24 years, and were able to travel and enjoy their retirement.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean; children, Mary (Don) Lanning of Lincoln, NE, Pat (Doug) Harris of Lenexa, KS, David (Candi) Sanders of Lincoln; grandchildren, Michael (Jaime) Lanning of Kansas City, MO, Katie Lanning of Lincoln, Chloe Sanders of Lincoln; great grandchild, Andrew Lanning of Kansas City.

The Funeral Service is Mon., Oct. 31st at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland at 11:00 a.m.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Burial is in the Westside Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the Oakland Fire and Rescue.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Sanders Jr.

Charles Sanders Jr.

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Lana A Boutique 4th Anniversary!!!

October 26, 2016 Leave a comment


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October 27, 28, 29
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40% off SWEATERS, PONCHOS and SCARVES
1/4 off all SHOES, BOOTS and BOOTIES
Buy GLOVES and get matching HAT FREE
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Charles A. Sanders, 91, of Wahoo NE

October 26, 2016 Leave a comment


Charles A. Sanders, 91 years, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the South Haven Living Center in Wahoo, Nebraska.

Funeral service is pending at Pelan Funeral Services.

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Janice M. (Kind) Konicek, 82, of Bancroft NE

October 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Janice M. (Kind) Konicek, 82, of Bancroft, NE passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bancroft, NE; Fr. Paul Ortmeier will be officiating.  The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.  Burial will be in the Bancroft Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.  Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Bancroft is in charge of the arrangements. 

Janice was born on May 16, 1934 on a farm southwest of Wisner, NE, the daughter of Helmut and Alvina Kind.  Jan attended rural school southwest of Wisner, and graduated from Wisner High School in 1952.  She worked at Hoover’s Café in Wisner, taught rural school, and attended Norfolk Junior College in the summer.  Janice and Donald were united in marriage on January 29, 1955 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wisner.  They lived on a farm northeast of Wisner for one year until moving to a farm east of Bancroft in February, 1956.  Together they farmed, square danced, and showed cutting horses.  In December of 1962 they moved to the farm west of Bancroft and Janice continued to teach country school and graduated from Wayne State College in 1969.  In 1973 she began teaching 4th Grade at Bancroft Elementary School.   In 2000, Janice retired from teaching along with building and moving into their home in Bancroft.  She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church where she was an EME and reader, and also a member of St. Mary’s Altar Society.

Janice took great pride in her teaching, and especially enjoyed teaching her students about Nebraska history.  After retiring from teaching, she worked part-time at the city clerk’s office, worked part-time for a CPA, was a member of the Bancroft Betterment Board, and sold tickets at the Cuming County Fair.   She enjoyed researching genealogy, bowling, playing cards, her lawn and garden, family holidays especially Christmas when she decorated 18 Christmas trees in her home, and attending many family sports events and activities.  She and Don especially enjoyed traveling to many horse shows with their kids and she sometimes competed herself, and they enjoyed traveling to high school rodeos in Nebraska and other states with their 4 children and continued this hobby by going on vacations to various rodeos with friends such as Calgary, Las Vegas, Pendleton, Cheyenne, and Dodge City.  Due to her declining health, Jan moved into Legacy Garden in January, 2015.

Janice is survived by her husband Don, of 61 years, children:  Jeffrey (Sherry) Konicek of Wisner, NE, Bradley Konicek of Wisner, NE, Kellee (Len) Hermelbracht of Bancroft, NE, and Barrey (Melissa) Konicek of Ord, NE, eleven grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Elton and sister-in-law Mary Kind, and a grandson-in-law Niall Hansen.

Janice Konicek

Janice Konicek

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Judith L. Brock, 76, of Wakefield NE

October 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Judith L. Brock, 76, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Wakefield Health Care Center.  A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.  A memorial service will be held following the visitation on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Judith Brock

Judith Brock

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Kay Gatzemeyer, 57, of Pender NE

October 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Kay Gatzemeyer, 57, of Pender, NE passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

Memorial services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

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Margaret Moderow, 85, of Oakland NE

October 24, 2016 Leave a comment


Margaret Moderow, 85 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Visitation is Tues., Oct. 25th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Family will be receiving friends. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

The Funeral Service will be held Wed., Oct. 26th at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland.

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Margaret Moderow

Margaret Moderow

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O-C Knights Beat T-H Tigers 48-0!

October 20, 2016 Leave a comment


The Oakland-Craig Knights soundly defeated the Tekamah-Herman Tigers 48-0 last Friday evening in Tekamah. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Oakland-Craig Knights soundly defeated the Tekamah-Herman Tigers 48-0 last Friday evening in Tekamah. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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