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

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.

City of Lyons 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

October 6, 2015 – 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. 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 September 1.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of September 1 meeting: Resolution No. 2015-5: The 2015-2016 Budget Year – Set Property Tax request at a different amount than prior year was signed. Resolution No. 2015-6: Increase the restricted funds authority by one percent, to become three and one half percent was signed. Resolution No. 2015-7: Adopt the 2015-2016 Budget was signed.

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Chad Buller of Federated Insurance – Discuss Health Insurance options.

 

  1. Burt County Fair Board – Discuss rental rate for Community Center.

 

  1. Lyons Housing Authority – Appointment of George Fritts as Chairman.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Wyatt Fraas/Matthew Mazzotta – Update on the Store-Front Theatre. Requesting to close off one block of Main St the evening of Tuesday, October 20, (pending completion) for the Grand Opening.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Change Order No.6 (Final) for a decrease of $751.00 on the Community Center.
  2. Motion and second from Council members.
  3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #9 (Final) for $14,249.00 to Fauss Construction on the Community Center.
  2. Motion and second from Council members.
  3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to accept the work completed by Fauss Construction Inc for the City of Lyons on the Partial Renovation-Phase II Lyons Community Center Improvements Project.
  2. Motion and second from Council members.
  3. Tabulation of votes

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

October 6, 2015 – 5:30 P.M

 

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
    1. CEU hours.
    2. Condemned properties.
    3. Main St trees.
    4. Brink Park.
    5. Fiber Optics.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. The 2015/2016 Adopted Budget was filed with the Nebraska State Auditor’s office and Burt County Clerk’s office.
    5. Request to attend the Three Rivers Clerks Meeting in Fremont on Thursday, October 15, 2015.
    6. Set up a special Council Meeting to review the health care plans in October.

 

  1. Consider to approve/not approve the transfer of deed from City of Lyons to Three Rivers Housing Development Corporation on Lot 6 & 7, Block 1 of Fritts Addition, City of Lyons, Burt County, Nebraska.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider ORDINANCE NO. 722: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 6, SECTION 5-602 OF THE LYONS MUNICIPAL CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES WITHIN THE COPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO IMPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO REPEAL ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANACES, AMENDMENTS, AND SECTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (To change the renewal date to May 1).
    1. Motion to suspend the statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second from Council Members to adopt Ordinance 722.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to approve/not approve NPPD’s 2016 Wholesale Power Contract (Option A).
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to approve/not approve a special designated liquor license to the Lyons Community Club for a dance on October 31, 2015 at the Lyons Community Center.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Executive Session: Discuss employee evaluation reviews: Terry Ueding, Gregg Simonsen, Robert Rivera, Mike Heavrin as Grant Writer, and Mary Lou Ritter (being certified).

 

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

 

 

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

March 10, 2015 – 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 the rezoning of the Southwest corner of Lot 15, Highway Addition, City of Lyons, Burt County, Nebraska; thence E 88.9′; thence N 310′ to the point of beginning; thence E 65′; thence N 180′ to the N line of said Lot 15′ thence W on the N line of said Lot 15, a distance of 100′; thence S 180′; thence E 45′ to the point of beginning, better known as 1015 E Main St, Lyons, NE, from LDR-1 Low Density Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial.

 

 

    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 February 3.
  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. Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates – Update on the Lyons Community Center Project.
    1. Approve/not approve Change Order #2 for an increase of $13,744.85 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 for $107,716.87 to Fauss Construction on Phase 2 of Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss sound system for the Community Center.

 

  1. Discuss the portable stages/steps for the Community Center. How many of each? Which company to purchase from?

 

  1. Rev. Gary Fugman – discuss street lighting.

 

  1. James Moseman – Discuss endorsing the Campaign for a Presidential Youth Council.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 10, 2015 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Old diving board.
  2. Lighting project.
  3. Sewer plant grinder.
  4. Engine No. 3.
  5. Swimming pool.
  6. Water plant filters.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
  1. Income Statement – General.
  2. Income Statement – Utility.
  3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
  4. NENEDD is updating the Blight Study instead of Olsson Associates.

 

  1. Approve/not approve United States Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration Contract No. 13-UGPR-1081: Firm Electric Service Contract between Western and City of Lyons, Nebraska. Western to provide firm electric service to Lyons in accordance with the 2021 Power Marketing Initiative.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve United States Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration Contract Amendment No. 2 and Revision 2 to Exhibit C of Lyons’ current Firm Electric Service Contract No. 90-BAO-498. These are necessary to update Lyons’ transmission arrangements and the transmission path and delivery measurement conditions due to the recent assignments to NPPD to provide Lyons full transmission service instead of Western.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Ordinance 718 – AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING DISTRICTS; TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LYONS; TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LYONS; AND TO PROVIDE 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 the Center for Rural Affairs’ “Byway of Art” Project.

 

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