Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

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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

December 8, 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.

I. ROUTINE BUSINESS

1. Meeting called to order.

II. 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 November 1 and November 7.

2. Claims as presented.

3. Treasurer report.

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

********IV. OLD BUSINESS********

Consideration and Action:

1. Approve/not approve hiring of Ron Tenney for the temporary part-time help of removing snow for this

winter season. What wage amount?

a. Motion and second from Council members.

b. Tabulation of votes.

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

Consideration and Action:

1. Oath of Office: Allen Steinmeyer and Carvin Housh as Council Members.

2. Motion to accept the certificate(s) of election issued by the County Clerk of Burt County for the November

8, 2016 City Council General Election. Election certificates containing the vote totals and results are

attached.

a. Motion and second from Council members.

b. Tabulation of votes.

3. Jamie Horter – Discuss Main Street Revitalization ideas.

4. Approve/not approve the Certification to Board of Public Roads Classifications & Standards (NBCS

Forms); and the SSAR report for FY ending Sept 30, 2016.

a. Motion and second from Council members.

b. Tabulation of votes.

5. Police report by Chief Buck.

6. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 8, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

7. Utilities report.

a. Water Lines in Herb Brink Park.

b. Electric Digger Truck.

c. Snow Removal Employee.

8. Clerk’s Report.

a. Income Statement – General.

b. Income Statement – Utility.

c. Budget Reports – General and Utility.

d. 2017 Holiday Schedule.

e. The One & Six Year Plan will be coming up– -is there any project(s) to be put on the one year list?

9. Approve/not approve a building permit for a 2 car garage to Jon Bacon at 600 South 7 th Ave, Lyons, NE.

a. Motion and second from council Members.

b. Tabulation of votes.

10. Approve/not approve a concrete sidewalk work permit to Jon Bacon at 600 South 7 th Ave, Lyons, NE.

a. Motion and second from council Members.

b. Tabulation of votes.

11. Council to nominate Council President for calendar year 2017.

a. Motion and second from Council members.

b. Tabulation of votes.

12. Mayor recommends the following appointments for January 1 through December 31, 2017:

a. Commissioner for Utilities Distribution & Maintenance: Charlie Wheaton

b. Commissioner for Sanitation, Recycling, & Landfill: Kyle Brink & Carvin Housh

c. Commissioner for Parks, Pools, Recreation, & Community Center: Kyle Brink

d. Commissioner for City Streets: Allen Steinmeyer

e. Audit Committee: Allen Steinmeyer & Carvin Housh

f. City Physician: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic

g. Board of Health: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic, Chief Jim Buck, Allen Steinmeyer, & Andrew

Fuston

h. Council Representative to Library: Carvin Housh

i. City Clerk/Treasurer: Mary Lou Ritter

j. City Attorney: Dan Smith

k. Legal Paper: Lyons Mirror-Sun

l. Burt County Economic Development: Kyle Brink & one open position to be filled yet

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

n. Engineering Company: Olsson Associates

o. 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.

13. Discuss Employee Christmas Bonus.

14. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.

a. Tabulation of vote.

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Donald L. Johanson, 86, of Oakland NE

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Donald L. Johanson, age 86, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven in Beemer, Nebraska.  Memorial services will be on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.  Burial will in the Oakland Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 5 until 7 p.m. with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.  Memorials my be directed to the family for later designation.  Pelan Funeral Service in Oakland in charge of arrangements.

Donald LeRoy Johanson was born on February 25, 1930 in Oakland, Nebraska to LeRoy and Lillian Viola (Johnson) Johanson. He passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, with his loving wife of 58 years by his side.

He attended rural Rock District #48 school and graduated from Oakland High School in 1948. After high school, Donald served in the United States Coast Guard from January 1951 to January 1954. While in the Coast Guard he was stationed in Alameda, California and then was assigned to Far Rockaway, New York. Upon his discharge from the service, he returned back home to Oakland and engaged in farming along with his father.

On July 27, 1958 he married Lura Belle Pronske at Immanuel Lutheran Church near rural Hooper, Nebraska. To this union three children were born, Scott, Lisa and Steve. Donald and Lura spent their entire married life on the family farm west of Oakland.

During his time engaged in farming, Donald served on many board of directors including the Pioneer and Oakland Cemetery, Rock School District #48, Burt County Weed Control and the Farmer’s Co-Op boards. He was a lifetime member of Oakland VFW Ryan Post #5543. Donald was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and previously a member of the First Baptist Church in Oakland. Donald was also employed for 19 years by the Oakland Post Office as a rural relief mail carrier and he retired from that employment in April 2004.

Don didn’t have many hobbies, but he loved visiting with his coffee buddies at the local cafes. Most mornings you could find Don making the rounds at the local coffee shops and engaging in conversations with friends, neighbors and many times, complete strangers. He never missed an opportunity to visit with people and would always take the time to stop and talk. Don and Lura looked forward to annual trips to Minnesota to go fishing for a few days, a pastime they both enjoyed.

However, his favorite passion was simply being a farmer. Don had a deep love for the land and farming. He particularly enjoyed tending to his livestock and the farm never had a shortage of animals with cattle, hogs, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. Don was active with the local 4-H chapter, as his grandsons became involved in showing cattle and sheep. Family and relatives always enjoyed coming to the farm to feed and pet the animals, as they all had a name and were tame.

In 2006, Don retired from his love of farming and passed the reigns to his grandson. Don always joked that he never really retired because he was working harder now, as his grandson always had something for him to do. As Don grew older, his passion for farming changed to a passion for his family. His love for his family was evident by the countless smiles that brightened his face when people spoke of his family. Don was a lifelong resident of Oakland and was well known to many people. It would be difficult to find a friendlier, happy man. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Scott and Steve Johanson; brother-in-law, James Miller.

Donald is survived by his wife, Lura; daughter, Lisa Frederickson of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Tony (Melanie) Johanson of Oakland, Tyler (Jacque) Frederickson of Independence, MO, Stephanie (Chris) Meierant of Grover, MO, Clark Johanson and his fiancé Lindsey Comings of Lexington, NE and Lura E. Johanson of Grand Island, NE; great grandchildren, Landon and Jordan Meierant and Hayden Johanson. Also surviving is his sister, Donna Lee Miller of Oakland, CA.

Don Johanson

Don Johanson

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Lyle Donald Tippery, 91, of Decatur NE

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Lyle Donald Tippery was born January 21, 1925 to Roy and Myrtle (Hightree) Tippery in rural Decatur, Nebraska, in the home where he currently resided. He passed away December 3, 2016, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 91.

He attended Busse School District 10, until the eighth grade, and graduated from Decatur High School in 1942. He attended the Lincoln School of Commerce for one semester, and then went home to help his father farm. He married the love of his life, Helen Froid, on March 27, 1949. To this union four children were born; Larry, Cheryl, Susan and Janelle.

Lyle spent his life working on his family farm. Over the years his hobbies were woodworking, traveling and most recently, making bread and rolls for his family and friends. His greatest joy was his family. He was a lifelong member of Decatur Methodist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Board for many years; he was a lay member to the Annual Conference for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers.

Lyle’s last day was spent with all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren by his side. The last moment of his life was spent with his wife and two daughters.

He was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Kirtland Card; sisters-in-law, Laura Tippery, Helen V. Tippery, Delores and Glenn Hunter.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen; daughters, Susan (Wayne) Hansen, Janelle (John) Ray; son, Larry (Sandy) Tippery; grandchildren, Jonathan (Amber) Hansen, Grant (Ashley) Ray, Abra (Jeremy) Bridges, Morgan (Mitch) Sapp, Rebecca (Brent) Wood, Deb (Josh) Hewitt, Rachel (Jesse) Green, Steven (Sherry) Tippery, Michelle (James) Bowen; 16 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Upcoming Events

MEMORIAL VISITAION

Wednesday, December 7th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah1103 J Street
Tekamah, NE 68061

Family will receive friends 6-8 pm.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Thursday, December 8th
2:00 PM
United Methodist Church, Decatur803 South 4th Avenue
Decatur, NE 68020

The burial is a private family burial.

Memorial Contribution

DECATUR MUSEUM

400 West 8th Street
Decatur, Nebraska 68020

THE WEIGEL WILLIAMSON CENTER FOR VISUAL REHABILITATION

704 South 38th Avenue
Omaha, Nebraska 68198

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, DECATUR

803 South 4th Avenue
Decatur, NE 68020

DECATUR FIRE AND RESCUE

10th and Broadway
PO Box 245
Decatur, Nebraska 68020
Lyle Tippery

Lyle Tippery

 

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Edgar Allison Sears, Jr., 80, of Decatur NE

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Edgar Allison Sears, Jr. was born November 17, 1936 to Edgar Allison and Anne Marie (Gatewood) Sears in Tekamah, Nebraska. He passed away on the morning of November 30, 2016, at his home in Decatur, Nebraska, at the age of 80.

Edgar was the second of four children; he was raised in Decatur. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1954 with academic honors. He was a three sport letterman in football, basketball and baseball. He enlisted in the US Army in 1954 and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Although he saw no combat, he was a Korean War veteran. Upon completion of his service, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and played varsity baseball for two years. He moved to Southern California and worked with his Uncle, Harold “Doc” Sears, and met Marie Mousel from Juniata, Nebraska and they were married on January 21, 1961. He lived and worked in Southern California, in the rubber business, until 1985. He then became a cross country truck driver until he retired in the year 2000.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ann Sears 1950, John Sears 1944-2013, Rita Mockus 1934-2015.

He is survived by his sister, Jane McDonald; his four children, Anthony Allison Sears, Fr. Michael James Sears, Monica Elizabeth Weber, John Lincoln Sears; four grandchildren, Rachael Sears, Claire Sears, Christian Weber, Grant Weber.

VISITATION

Monday, December 12th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Holy Family Catholic Church, DecaturWest 7th Street
Decatur, NE 68020

Family will receive friends 5-7pm with Vigil Service at 7 pm.

FUNERAL MASS

Tuesday, December 13th
10:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church, DecaturWest 7th Street
Decatur, NE 68020

Cemetery Details

LOCATION

Hillcrest Cemetery

Decatur, Nebraska 68020

Memorial Contribution

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH – DECATUR

703 4th Avenue
Decatur, Nebraska 68020
Edgar Sears

Edgar Sears Jr. 

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Donald L. Johanson, 86, of Oakland NE

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Donald L. Johanson, 86 years, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Colonial Haven in Beemer, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL VISITAION

Thursday, Dec. 8th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Oakland310 South Charde Avenue
Oakland, NE 68045

Family receiving friends 5-7 pm.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Friday, Dec. 9th
10:30 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church201 North Davis Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

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

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Burt County Brass Quintet to Open Christmas Concert Series Sunday in Oakland

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The Burt County Brass Quintet will open its Christmas concert series this Sunday in Oakland.  All are invited to the wonderfully warm, best in the area for brass, acoustics of the Swedish Heritage Center on Highway 77 in Oakland Sunday, December 4 at 6:30pm.
There members of the Burt County Brass Quintet, Gary Fugman and Jim Groth, trumpets, Lisa Mutzenberger, French horn, Matt Smoot, trombone and Viktor Sundleaf, tuba will perform a concert celebrating Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, with musical selections including “O Come All Ye Faithful”, “Most of the Twelve Days of Christmas”, and “Joy to the World”.  A fund raising dinner to support the Swedish Heritage Center will be held in the Center’s newly remodeled lower level prior to Sunday’s 6:30pm Christmas concert.
Future Burt County Brass Quintet Christmas concerts include Sunday, December 11 at 1pm at the John G. Neihardt Center in Bancroft and Sunday. December 11 at 5pm at the Lyons Library.  Both of these Christmas concerts will also feature the Bancroft Melody Chimers with the Quintet.  For more information about the Burt County Brass Quintet, please contact any Quintet member or call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953.
Burt County Brass Quintet

Burt County Brass Quintet

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Area Musicians Featured in Christmas Concert

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The Blair Area Concert Band is a 60 member musical organization that started over twenty years ago.  The concert band performs one of its two season concerts this Sunday, December 4 at 2pm at Blair High School.  All are invited to hear a number area musicians in the band from Bancroft, Decatur, Lyons and Oakland perform a variety of festive band pieces.

“The First Suite for Band-Intermezzo” by Gustav Holst will be conducted by Viktor Sundleaf, Bancroft Schools Director of Bands.  “A Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson will be conducted by Pastor Gary Fugman of Decatur.  The Blair Area Concert Choir will also be featured on this first weekend of December Christmas concert.

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Del Peterson Of Oakland NE

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Delbert “Del” Peterson, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday, Dec. 10th
10:30 AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church201 North Davis Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials suggested to the Swedish Heritage Center.

Del Peterson

Del Peterson

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Shirley Ann Albin, 87, of Northfield MN Formerly of Oakland NE

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Shirley Ann Albin was born to Roy and Meta (Spath) Foster July 31, 1929. The youngest of four children, she and her family lived on a farm outside of Plainview, Nebraska. She passed away November 30, 2016 at the Northfield Retirement Center in Northfield, Minnesota, at the age of 87.

In 1950 she married Clifford Albin in Plainview, and a few years later, moved to Oakland, Nebraska. Cliff owned an excavating and lawn sprinkler business. Shirley received her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching at Doane College in Blair, Nebraska; she taught grades K-8 in a rural, one-room school for thirteen years.

Cliff and Shirley had two children, Rick and Curt; six grandchildren, Emily, Jennifer, Rachel, Nick, Dru and Nate; four great grandchildren, Paige, Brooke, Hailey and Axel. Sadly, Clifford died in 1984. Shirley began working part-time at the Oakland City Hall; she traveled and worked with her sons in the auction business as a cashier and an official pitch game scorekeeper.

Shirley was an avid card player; she liked to cook, grow flowers and vacation with friends in Las Vegas. She was a very loyal member of First United Methodist Church in Oakland. She was involved in numerous church activities, teaching Sunday school and assisting the United Methodist Women’s group in preparing meals for special occasions.

In 2012 Shirley moved to Nye Square in Fremont, Nebraska. In 2014 she relocated to the Northfield Retirement Center, allowing her to be closer to family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Meta; husband, Clifford; two brothers, Floyd and Clyde; sister, Betty.

She is survived by her two sons, Rick (Connie) Albin of Northfield and Curt (Christy) Albin of North Richland Hills, TX; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Shirley’s favorite bible verse was Psalm 121. This verse expresses the assurance of God’s protection day and night, coming and going.

VISITATION

Monday, Dec. 5th
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
First United Methodist Church, Oakland113 N. Oakland Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

FUNERAL SERVICE

Monday, Dec. 5th
10:30 AM
First United Methodist Church, Oakland113 N. Oakland Avenue
Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the First United Methodist Church.

Shirley Albin

Shirley Albin

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Delbert “Del” Peterson of Oakland NE

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Delbert “Del” Peterson, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.

Memorial services pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.

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