Grain Funds


Reuters – Addresses the funds and their effect on grain

http://www.reuters.com/article/usa-grains-funds-idUSL2N17H2F0

Bloomberg

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-11/farmers-get-biggest-u-s-subsidy-check-in-decade-as-prices-drop

Wall Street Journal

http://www.wsj.com/articles/corn-imports-surge-in-u-s-despite-record-harvests-at-home-1460485875

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Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

Oakland City Council Meeting Minutes


Minutes of City Council Meeting

City of Oakland, NE

Regular Meeting

 

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 5:30 p.m. on March 21st, 2016 at the Oakland Auditorium. This was the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ted Beckner. On roll call, Council members Denise Gilliland, Matt Johnson, Greg Mockenhaupt and Luke Blanc answered present.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by the posting of a notice, one of the designated methods for giving notice, as shown by the certification of posting attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and City Council.

Mayor Beckner reminded all present of the location of the Open Meeting Laws poster in the back of the Rosen Room and stated that the council would be conducting business in accordance with said law.

The treasurer’s report for March 2016 was presented and questions answered. M. Johnson made a motion to accept the treasurer report and D. Gilliland seconded. All council voted AYE.

Ric Ortmeier,the City’s Auditor, dicussed the City’s 2014/2015 audit.

Julie Ogden, Street superintendent with JEO Consulting group, reviewed the final plans for the Industial Street Improvement project 2015-1.

  1. Johnson made a motion to allow the Oakland Ministerial Association to use the Auditorium at no charge on April 12th, 2016. G. Mockenhaupt seconded. All council members voted AYE.
  2. Gilliland made a motion to allow the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to use the Auditorium at no charge on April 24, 2016. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

Heartland of American Band requested the use of the Auditorium at no charge. D. Gilliland made a motion to approve the request. L. Blanc seconded. All council members voted AYE.

Gary Huse gave an update on any new information regarding condimned houses in Oakland.

Amber Poland and Lorie Johnson were present to discuss 207 E Fulton. Amber Poland presented the council with her plans on fixing up the house.

Kathy Sonnerfelt was on the agenda to speak about the building at 204 N Oakland but was absent.

Julie Johnson asked the council to consider letting the City Clerk approve Special Liquor license instead of having them go before the council for approval.

Brooke Peterson was present to ask the council for the use of the Auditorum for the Women’s Club salad supper at no charge. M. Johnson made a motion to allow the Women’s Club to use the Auditorium at no charge on April 3rd, 2016.G. Mockenhaupt seconded. All council members voted AYE.

Dan Tanksley III spoke to the council about the City’s sanitary sewer liners and water wells. He also requested permission to attend training on March 29th -31st. M.. Johnson made a motion to allow Dan Tanksley III to attend training on March 29th -31st. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

Chief Poland gave the monthy police report.M. Johnson made motion to allow Clerk Onken to draft a resolution for the sale of a City- Owned Motorcycle. D. Gilliland seconded. All council members voted AYE.

Council member, L. Blanc gave an update on the progress of the new park restrooms. Bids for the new restrooms will be accepted for the project until April 7th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Bryan Johnson, Street department, spoke to the council about possibly putting a couple of culverts in. No action was taken.

Officer Findlay requested permission to attend Taser training. M. Johnson made a motion to approve Officer Findlay’s request to attend Taser Training. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.

  1. Gilliland introduced Ordiance 699, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CAR VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY; RESTRICTIONS THEREOF; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA. and made a motion to waive the three readings. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  2. Gilliland made a motion to pass Ordiance 699, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CAR VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY; RESTRICTIONS THEREOF; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council member voted AYE.
  3. Blanc made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-5, to take bids for the Park Restroom project. G. Mockenhaupt seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  4. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-6, WHEREAS, the OAKLAND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM desires to apply for said funds to purchase 2 vehicles (wheelchair accessible minivan and a small bus with wheelchair lift) to provide public transportation in the Oakland, Nebraska area. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members voted AYE.
  5. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-7, to allow the City Clerk to approve or deny any routine Special Designated Liquor License. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council member voted AYE.

The bills and warrants were presented to the City Council as follows: Rodney H. Johnson 38.16,ACCO 652.10,ALAMAR UNIFORMS 75.00,ABB 371.42,ANDY’S QUIK STOP 255.64,AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES 22.43,Automatic Truck & Equipment 150.00, BLACK HILLS ENERGY 1,213.25,BCBS 23,437.24,Burt Co. Sheriff’s Office 30.00, CVA 722.35,CONSOLODATED MANAGEMENT CO 28.50,DEARBORN NATIONAL 151.83,Embroidery Connections 48.00,Farmer’s Pride 420.55,First Bankcard 217.23, Jeff Frahm 550.00,Ingram Library Services 763.90,Intnl.Institute of Muni.Clerks 500.00,Jack’s Uniform & Equipment 1,182.54,JEO Consulting Group 16,117.00,Jerri Case 45.10,Johnson & Mock 285.00,K-C Parts & Repairs 489.75, League of NE Municipalities 80.00,Lorensen Grain Co. 396.00, Midwest Service Sales 1,242.60,Ne.Dept.Health/Human Services 40.00,Nebraska Municipal Clerks Asso 25.00,Nebraska Public Health 61.00,NEBRASKA.GOV 85.84,Nebraska Public Power District 11,332.82 Oakland Heights 112.50,Oakland Independent 147.37,ONE CALL CONCEPTS INC 7.20,Petty Cash 378.02,Platte Valley Equipment Co.79.22,Quality Printing 32.90,REPCO MARKETING INC 43.00,ALAN SCHINCK 108.95,Seals & Service, Inc.158.00,Sioux Sales Co. 59.95,TASER TRAINING ACADEMY 225.00, USA Blue Book 476.03

     M. Johnson made a motion to accept the warrents. D. Gilliland seconded and all council voted AYE

There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

 

__________________________________

Ted R. Beckner, Mayor

________________________

Katie K Onken

Freeze Warning


Freeze warning in effect from 1 am to 9 am CDT Tuesday… The National Weather Service in Omaha/valley has issued a freeze warning…which is in effect from 1 am to 9 am CDT Tuesday.

* Temperature…low temperatures tonight will fall to around 25 to 30 degrees…remaining below freezing for several hours tonight into Tuesday morning. * Impacts…budding fruit trees…wheat crops…and other early budding or blooming plants and tender vegetation will be at risk for freeze damage. Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Oakland-Craig Board of Education Meeting Agenda


OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, April 11, 2016 @ 8:00 p.m.

 

To be held in the Board Meeting Room in the Secondary Building.

A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular business hours.

 

  1. ROUTINE AGENDA
  2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

 

Call the Meeting to Order at _______p.m. – President Pete Thiele

  1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law

 

  1. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date.

 

  1. EXCUSED ABSENCES

 

________________moved that ­­­____________________ is absent, excused.

 

_____________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call vote:   _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt  ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:   For Motion_________ Against Motion__________ Other _________

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

_____________________ moved that the agenda be approved as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote: _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion _____     Against Motion______   Other ______

  1. II. REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. WELCOMING OF VISITORS BY PRESIDENT PETE THIELE

 

We would ask that any person who wishes to make public comments come forward to the Board of Education and state your name. Each person shall be allowed to address the board one time. We request that you limit your comments to five minutes or less and we will advise you when that five minute period has elapsed. Generally, the Board may limit the overall time period for public comment to a 60 minute maximum. The time limits may be changed by a majority of the board members in attendance to extend the time for a specific item or speaker. Please remember that this is a public meeting to conduct the business of the Oakland-Craig Public School District. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will no be tolerated. You should be further advised that there is no legal protection for any comments that are made.

 

Public Comment:

 

 

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the April 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $39,202.38 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

  1. Approval of April 2016 Claims from the Lunch Fund.

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the April 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $17,030.46 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 14, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

 

________________ moved to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2016 School Board Meeting as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. CURTIS JOHNSON UPDATES ON THE HIGH SCHOOL, PARKING LOT AND BOILER PROJECTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: JAMES MOSEMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION RELATED TO CONTINGENCY FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A BOILER BID

 

_____________________ moved to approve the bid from _______________ in the amount of $_________________.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A USED CUSTODIAN PICK-UP

 

________________________ moved to approve the purchase of a used custodial pick-up to not exceed the amount of $______________.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION TO PAYOFF THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND (QCPUF)

 

________________________ moved to approve the Resolution to payoff the QCPUF Fund.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

RESOLUTION

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0014, IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA:

 

Section 1. That the following bonds issued by Burt County School District 0014 (Oakland-Craig Public Schools), in the State of Nebraska (the “District”) are hereby called for redemption on June 1, 2016:

 

(a)        Limited Tax Building Improvement Bonds, Series 2008, date of original issue – June 19, 2008, in the principal amount of Fifty-five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), numbered as shown on the books of the Paying Agent, becoming due and bearing interest as follows:

 

Principal

Amount

Maturing

December 15 of Year

Interest

Rate

 

CUSIP

$ 55,000* 2017 3.95% 122881 AB1

*Term Bond

 

Said bonds are hereinafter referred to as the “2008 Called Bonds.”

 

Said 2008 Called Bonds are subject to redemption at any time on or after June 19, 2013, at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, and said interest is payable semiannually. Said 2008 Called Bonds were authorized by a resolution dated as of August 13, 2017 (the “2008 Resolution”), and were issued for the purpose of paying the cost of abating, eliminating, correcting and preventing actual or potential environmental hazards, accessibility barriers, life safety code violations and indoor air quality problems at the District.

 

(b)        Limited Tax Building Improvement Bonds, Series 2009, date of original issue – May 13, 2009, in the principal amount of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), numbered as shown on the books of the Paying Agent, becoming due and bearing interest as follows:

 

Principal

Amount

Maturing

December 15 of Year

Interest

Rate

 

CUSIP

$ 25,000* 2016 3.10% 122881 AD7

*Term Bond

 

Said bonds are hereinafter referred to as the “2009 Called Bonds,” and together with the 2008 Called Bonds, the “Called Bonds.”

 

Said 2009 Called Bonds are subject to redemption at any time on or after May 13, 2014, at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, and said interest is payable semiannually. Said 2009 Called Bonds were authorized by a resolution dated as of September 15, 2008 (the “2009 Resolution,” and together with the 2008 Resolution, the “Resolution”), and were issued for the purpose of paying the cost of abating, eliminating, correcting and preventing actual or potential environmental hazards, accessibility barriers, life safety code violations and indoor air quality problems at the District.

 

Section 2. The Called Bonds are to be paid off at the principal corporate trust office of the First National Bank of Omaha, Fremont, Nebraska (formerly known as Fremont National Bank and Trust Company, Fremont, Nebraska) (the “Paying Agent”).

 

 

 

 

Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be filed with the Paying Agent at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for redemption, which delivery is necessary in order for the call of the Called Bonds to be effective hereunder. The Paying Agent shall mail notice to all registered owners of the Called Bonds to be redeemed not less than thirty days prior to the date fixed for redemption in accordance with the Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Called Bonds and the redemption thereof and to take all other actions deemed necessary in connection therewith.

 

ADOPTED this ____ day of _________, 2016.

 

 

__________________________________          ______________________________________

Secretary                                                                President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDER AND ACT ON THE HIRING OF STAFF

 

________________________ moved that Dannika Nelson be hired as a Secondary Science Teacher for the 2016-17 School Year.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

 

 

  1. STAFF RESIGNATIONS

 

_______________________ moved to accept the resignation, with regret, of Stephanie Johnson.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

 

 

  1. Standing Committee Reports

 

ADHOC Committee met on March 24 and April 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Board Member Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Administrative Reports

 

Jess Bland, Elementary Principal

 

 

Rusty Droescher, Secondary Principal

 

 

Jeff Smith, Superintendent

 

 

 

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

_______________ moved to enter into Executive Session at ____________p.m.

 

__________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. RESUME REGULAR SESSION

 

___________________ moved to resume Regular Session at ______p.m.

 

______________________ seconded the motion.

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at _________p.m.

Freeze Warning


MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MILLS-MONTGOMERY-FREMONT-
PAGE-KNOX-CEDAR-THURSTON-ANTELOPE-PIERCE-WAYNE-BOONE-MADISON-
STANTON-CUMING-BURT-PLATTE-COLFAX-DODGE-WASHINGTON-BUTLER-
SAUNDERS-DOUGLAS-SARPY-CASS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ONAWA…MAPLETON…MISSOURI VALLEY…

WOODBINE…LOGAN…DUNLAP…HARLAN…COUNCIL BLUFFS…GLENWOOD…

RED OAK…SIDNEY…HAMBURG…TABOR…FARRAGUT…CLARINDA…

SHENANDOAH…CREIGHTON…BLOOMFIELD…CROFTON…WAUSA…

VERDIGRE…NIOBRARA…HARTINGTON…LAUREL…RANDOLPH…

COLERIDGE…PENDER…MACY…WALTHILL…WINNEBAGO…NELIGH…

ELGIN…PIERCE…PLAINVIEW…OSMOND…WAYNE…ALBION…

ST. EDWARD…NORFOLK…STANTON…WEST POINT…WISNER…TEKAMAH…

OAKLAND…LYONS…DECATUR…COLUMBUS…SCHUYLER…FREMONT…

BLAIR…DAVID CITY…WAHOO…ASHLAND…YUTAN…OMAHA…BELLEVUE…

PAPILLION…LA VISTA…PLATTSMOUTH
317 AM CDT FRI APR 8 2016

…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A FREEZE
WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY. THE
FREEZE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* TEMPERATURE…LOW TEMPERATURES TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE
FROM 24 TO 28 DEGREES…WITH FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED FOR
SEVERAL HOURS.

* IMPACTS…TENDER VEGETATION OR OTHER EARLY SPROUTED PLANTS WILL
BE IN JEOPARDY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-
FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE. THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL
CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda


 

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

April 5, 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
  1. Mayor Fuston to open a Public Hearing to consider objections to a Class K Catering Application for Fallout Bar & Grill.

 

    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 March 1 and March 8.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.

 

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Brad Slaughter of Ameritas – Discuss refunding the Wastewater SRF Loan and possibly move forward.

 

  1. Consider approval and adoption of Ordinance 725 authorizing the early prepayment of certain outstanding sewer bonds and the issuance of its Combined Utilities Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, in a principal amount not to exceed $750,000.
    1. Motion to suspend the statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second from Council Members to adopt Ordinance 725.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Brad Forrester of EIA – Discuss Water Tower tank.

 

  1. Graham Christensen – Update on wind/solar information.

 

  1. Marilyn Tenney – Update on the Storefront Theater.

 

  1. Robert Byrnes – Discuss electricity.

 

  1. Don Imus – Discuss utility bills.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

April 5, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. State St Water Services.
  2. City Property Mower.
  3. Blacktop Streets.
  4. Street Sweeping.
  5. Town Spring Clean Up.
  6. School Water Testing.
  7. Neutral Path Building.
  8. Library Sign.
  9. NE State Fire Marshal Inspections.
  10. EAI Water Tower Proposal.
  11. Bowling Alley.
  12. Main Line Sanitary Sewer.
  13. Water Plant.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. I had a request for more white tables and chairs for the Community Center.
    5. Discuss having the pet clinic in April and what location.

 

  1. Discuss Pool Applications.

 

  1. Discuss having a fee for out of town establishments who request a SDL/serve liquor at events in the Lyons Community Center. Approve the recommended fee:
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to approve/not approve the Application for a Class K Catering License for the current Class C License for Fallout Bar & Grill.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider a special designated liquor license to Lyons Fire Dept, Lyons, NE, for the wedding event of Ken Kroh and Jenny Bauer on May 7, 2016 at the Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second by Council members to approve/not approve the request for a Special Designated Liquor License.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider a special designated liquor license to Lyons Fire Dept, Lyons, NE, for the alumni event on May 28, 2016 at the Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second by Council members to approve/not approve the request for a Special Designated Liquor License.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider a special designated liquor license to Lyons Fire Dept, Lyons, NE, for a street dance on July 3, 2016, in Lyons, NE.
  1. Motion and second by Council members to approve/not approve the request for a Special Designated Liquor License.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

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

 

 

Work to Begin on N-51 West and East of Bancroft


Weather permitting, asphalt overlay, bridge deck repair, and culvert work will begin the week of April 11 on N-51 from the N-9 junction to the US-77 junction, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads.

During the bridge deck repair, traffic will be maintained using temporary signals. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling in this area. Anticipated completion for the work is late summer 2016.

Visit the 511 webpage at www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.

Red Flag Warning


RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NEBRASKA AND WESTERN
IOWA...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A RED
FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...WHICH IS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING.

* AFFECTED AREA...IN IOWA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 043 MONONA...FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 055 HARRISON AND FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056 SHELBY. IN 
NEBRASKA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 015 THURSTON...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 
033 CUMING...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 034 BURT...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 
042 PLATTE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 043 COLFAX...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 
044 DODGE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 045 WASHINGTON AND FIRE WEATHER 
ZONE 050 BUTLER.

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 18 PERCENT.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP COULD SPREAD RAPIDLY AND 
COULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTAIN. OUTDOOR BURNING SHOULD BE 
AVOIDED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW....OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES CAN
CONTRIBUTE TO EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.

Unicameral Rejects LB 1032


Lyons, Nebraska – Today, a bracket motion to LB 1032 – the Transitional Health Insurance Program Act – successfully doomed the legislation and any chance of closing Nebraska’s health coverage gap in 2016. Twenty eight Senators voted to bracket LB 1032 until after the session, effectively killing the bill.

 

“Failing to pass LB 1032 will doom tens of thousands of working Nebraskans, from cities, small towns and rural areas, to the continued economic struggle of living without access to affordable health insurance. It will cost lives. It will also cost insurance premium savings for those who already have insurance. And it will cost Nebraska as many as 10,000 new healthcare jobs.

Lauren Kolojejchick-Kotch, Center for Rural Affairs

 

“We have struggled for 4 years to close the health coverage gap in Nebraska. We applaud the 20 Senators who stood up for the Nebraskans who fall into the gap, and especially for the sponsors,” added Kolojejchick-Kotch. “Senator John McCollister and all the Senators who joined him and worked so hard to address this crucial issue have shown courage and leadership by standing up for tens of thousands of working, uninsured Nebraskans.”

 

“We’ve worked with these Senators and our organizational allies for four years, presenting solutions to the challenge of the health coverage gap each and every year,” continued Kolojejchick-Kotch. “However, opponents have yet to offer any real solutions to the stern challenges in our current healthcare system. Nebraskans who fall into the gap work hard, the vast majority have sought and secured a job and work full-time or very near it. They deserve a chance at a happier, healthier life.”
“The 28 Senators who stood in the way of passage of LB 1032 owe real solutions to the Nebraskans who live in the health coverage gap, not just partisan rhetoric, political posturing, and empty words,” concluded Kolojejchick-Kotch. “Voting to preserve a public policy of negligence that leaves 97,000 Nebraskans by the side of the road with no health care options is unconscionable.”

Governor Ricketts Unveils New Standard License Plate


Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Director (DMV) Rhonda Lahm unveiled the new standard license plate, which will be issued beginning in January 2017.

 

“Our standard license plate is one important way we brand our state,” said Governor Ricketts.  “This new plate features a simple, classic design, using the blue and gold of our state flag.  One of our state’s most recognizable images, The Sower,  is displayed in the background above the recognition of our state’s 150th year of statehood.”

 

“As the department developed the plate, our team focused on creating a simple, streamlined design,” said DMV Director Rhonda Lahm.  “Nebraskans will begin to see this plate on vehicles starting next January.  I encourage all Nebraskans to visit www.dmv.nebraska.gov to see the new plate and all available specialty plates.”

 

The top of the plate prominently features “Nebraska” in gold lettering on a blue field.  Centered in the background is the watermarked image of The Sower, the sculpture which sits atop the Nebraska State Capitol.  The bottom of the plate highlights the year of Nebraska’s statehood as well as the year of Nebraska’s 150th birthday.

 

The new design was developed by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.  A digital copy of the design is attached for use by news media covering this announcement.

 

In addition to the standard issue plate, several specialty plates are available for purchase through the DMV.  Interested Nebraskans can visit www.dmv.nebraska.gov for more information on how to purchase specialty plates.

2017 License Plate