A Minute with Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston

March 23, 2016 Leave a comment


 

A Minute with the Mayor by Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston

March 2016

Spring has sprung! The grass is turning green! The girls’ basketball team made our school and community proud by going to the state basketball tournament for the first time in school history. And to top it all off the school and their community supporters won the spirit award for the school with the best representation and attitude out of all the D-2 school systems lucky enough to be part of the championship tournament. Enough said!!! I couldn’t help but feel a real sense of pride when I heard about the spirit award. It was thrilling enough to have the girls make the tournament but to receive the spirit award was icing on the cake. It really shouldn’t have surprised me that much however. This was just another example of Lyons (and Decatur) pulling together and being greater than the sum of its parts. It was another opportunity for our community to shine and we did. The whole experience should make you proud, whether a member of the Lyons-Decatur school family or part of the community as a whole. Thank you to Rex and the girl’s team for being another example of what being part of our small community is really all about!

Many of the council meeting agenda items have already been discussed in the paper so I won’t bore you with going back through them. A couple of highlights though I do want to hit upon. The first of which is the Veteran’s Memorial located by the library. Due to the many wonderful and generous donations the VFW has received, construction on the new memorial has begun. When completed, it is going to look amazing and be a true testament to sacrifice our men and women have made keeping our country safe. It will be a beautiful addition to our Main Street. We are in the process of refinancing our wastewater SRF loan. Should save the tax payers about $50,000 over the course of the loan from what we pay now. The council also spoke with a representative of EIA, our water tower builder, about some on-going issues we’ve been having with the tank. I’m hopeful we’ve come up with an action and maintenance plan that will take care of these problems. The council wants to make sure we are getting what was promised the city when EIA was courting the city for our business. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 9th. That is town clean-up day. Here’s your opportunity to throw out that stuff you really didn’t know what to do with. Take advantage of this opportunity. It only rolls around once a year. We’re still waiting to hear on our grant proposal for the street lighting project. These things take time so we will continue to wait. Financially, the city is right in line with the budget at the five month mark. I know replacement of the second police car was brought up in the paper. It is something we are thinking about. We will have more information at the April council meeting about replacement costs. We are still in need of lifeguards and pool managers. If you are interested, please apply at the city office. The council is also working on providing pool guest with clearer expectations of how we can make the pool a fun and safe experience for everyone. Last year was a new experience for everyone with regards to the new pool and what rules and regulations needed to be in place. It was difficult on patrons and on life guards at times because we didn’t have a clear set of expectations for folks to follow. I hoping with more guidance this year, it won’t be as challenging or confusing.

I’ll I think I’ve been down through the list of things I wanted to talk about. Be looking for information about the Community Club’s Stein, Wine and Swine event coming up on April 1st. You’ll want to attend it you can! Enjoy the nice weather. We’ll talk to you soon.

Mayor Andy Fuston

Mayor Andy Fuston

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

March 1, 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

March 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
  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 February 16.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of February 16 meeting: Ordinance No. 724: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF LYONS, BURT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTING OF ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS, (ALSO KNOWN AS NET METERING), STANDARDS FOR INTERCONNECTION, PROCEDURES, AGREEMENTS, CHARGES AND FEES BY AMENDING SECTION 3-918 was signed and published in pamphlet form. Resolution No. 2016-1: One & Six Year Plan was signed.

 

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. Brad Forrester of EIA – Discuss Water Tower tank.

 

  1. Jerry Ludwig – Update on Vet’s Memorial.

 

  1. Tim Zechman of Logan Valley Baptist Church – Discuss purchasing a portion of the open lot east of Lyons Shooter Sports building.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. State St Water Services.
  2. City Property Mower.
  3. Blacktop Streets.
  4. Utility Pickup.
  5. Town Spring Clean-Up.
  6. Marquee Sign on Mini-Green.

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 1, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. Requesting to attend the IIMC Conference in Omaha May 22-25, 2016. Nebraska Clerks are hosting this Conference.

 

  1. Approve the appointment of Dennis Blankenbeckner to replace Willis Kroger on the Lyons Housing Authority.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Croft & Associates to install a concrete pad to hold 4.1M communications dish, antenna, equipment cabinet and generator on part of Lot 1, Block 2, Robley Second Addition, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

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

 

 

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A Minute with Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston

February 26, 2016 Leave a comment


The Lyons city council meeting was held two weeks late this month due to the snow storm we had at the beginning of the month. It practically took that long for me to dig out of my driveway with all the snow we had! I can’t praise the city crew enough on the outstanding job they did keeping and getting the streets cleared during that storm. They put in a couple of really long days to allow the public the ability to get out and about after the storm. When you have that much snow it makes it hard on everyone. The city’s main objective is to get the streets cleared in those situations. I know there were concerns about being able to get to mailboxes due to the excessive amount of snow but unfortunately the city crew’s focus is again on street clearing. Homeowners are responsible for clearing out in front of their mailboxes and their driveway entrances. It is just the way it has to be in these situations. So again, I want to shout out a big thank you to the street crew for taking such good care of our community.

February was a busy month but it always is. Thoughts begin to turn to warmer days and all the items that need to be accomplished in the coming year. We had a nice discussion regarding the one and six year plan for street improvement during the public hearing. We have some streets around town that need some TLC but like everything else finding the money to do it can be daunting. There are no grants available for fixing streets unfortunately! We will continue to chip away at the fixing areas of concern. Some will require more financial support from property owners than other areas but we will work together to make appropriate improvements. The council continues to have preliminary conversations regarding adding solar power to our electrical output. We are at a point where we need feedback from the community to see if you feel it is something you feel will be beneficial. In the next couple of months, a short survey will be coming your way regarding solar energy that we would like you to take some time to tell us what you think. The idea of utilizing some solar power to supplement the purchase of electrical power through a community solar garden is intriguing to me but ultimately the decision to move forward will be based on community need, desire, project cost and site placement. The council gave approval to add a couple more horseshoe pits down at Brink Park after working through some space issues. Hopefully the horseshoe league continues to grow and become even more popular and bring people down to the park for entertainment. The recycling baler has been repaired and a couple of light plant pumps are being replaced. We continue to talk to the company that built and installed the water tower. We have some long-term maintenance issues with the tank that we need to get cleared up to the council’s satisfaction. A representative from the company will be at our next council meeting to talk about them. We are currently advertising for pool managers and lifeguards for the upcoming pool season. Please get your applications in soon so we can plan accordingly. We also continue the waiting game on the street lighting grant we applied for last fall. At this point in the game we have to say that no news is good news but it sure is tough waiting for the phone to ring. Again, if we receiving the grant, it will fund the majority of the lighting project we would like to do on Main Street. I know I say it often but keep your fingers crossed!

Lastly, we received our financial report from the city auditor. It is always fascinating to me to see the breakdown of where our money comes from and where it all goes. The city has two components to it generation and disbursement system; the first is the governmental (or general) side and the other is the proprietary (or utility) side. The general side is where all our tax dollars go and out of that account we pay for the expenses of the community center, police, streets, recycling, landfill, parks, pool and library. The utility side pays for everything utility related.   Due to pool and community center capital costs, we had to transfer money from the utility fund to cover on-going expenses as we waited for our grant and tax money to come in. Thank goodness we have the ability to do that to help us cash flow these kinds of big money projects. Once we get the money owed to us we transfer the money back to the utility fund and make it all right with the world. I can tell your life isn’t getting any less expensive but we continue to be good stewards of our tax and utility dollars.

Lastly, I just wanted to mention that you have to the 1st of March to sign-up to run for public office.   So if you have a desire to run, please do so. Every two years you have the opportunity to help shape the future of your city government. This election year is no exception. The Lyons city government needs more good people to lead it into the future! Don’t be afraid to take the leap. It is very rewarding so sign-up today. Enjoy the warming weather! Take care and talk to you soon.

Mayor Andy Fuston

Mayor Andy Fuston

 

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Lyons City Council Meeting Minutes

January 21, 2016 Leave a comment


LYONS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 5, 2016

A regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Lyons was called to order by Mayor Andrew Fuston at 5:30 P.M., January 5, 2016, at the Lyons City Hall. Present were Council members Steinmeyer, Brink, Wheaton, and Minton.

The Mayor publicly stated to all in attendance that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was available for review and indicated the location of such copy posted in the room where the meeting was being held.

The meeting was called to order upon motion by Brink, second by Wheaton. Motion carried.

Moved by Wheaton, seconded by Minton to approve the following consent agenda:

  1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meetings held December 1.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.

All council members voted YEA.

CLAIMS: C & J AUTO maint 125.00, CHRYSLER CAPITAL police car 651.58, CURB APPEAL serv 2,520.00, ENGELHARDT TV & COMM battery 68.99, FARM AND HOME INSURANCE treasurer bond 125.00, FRICKENSTEIN PUMPING serv 595.00, GALE/CENTAGE LEARNING books 65.41, JACK’S UNIFORMS shoes 89.95, JENSEN PLUMBING & HEATING serv 1,270.20, LORENSEN GRAIN & READY MIX rock, gravel, sand 1,214.96, LYONS MIRROR-SUN publ 121.69, LYONS POSTMASTER box rent 114.00, MARILYN TENNEY reimb 10.00, MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES maint 1,077.30, PENWORTHY books 64.97, ROBERT RIVERA ins reimb 95.74, T & H ELECTRIC baler setup 1,329.36, VERIZON WIRELESS serv 185.83, AMERICAN BROADBAND serv 516.55, AMERICAN FUNDS SERVICE pension 549.07, BURT COUNTY SHERIFF fees 20.00, RICHARD P COEN JR serv 825.00, DANIEL A SMITH fee 1,000.00, ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING serv 700.17, ELITE COMPUTERS maint 48.00, SYNCHRONY BANK/AMAZON books/suppl 409.40, HOLMQUIST GRAIN & LUMBER suppl 63.43, OFFICE NET serv 80.00, OLSSON ASSOCIATES fees 957.03, JIM BUCK ins reimb 1,250.00, GREGG SIMONSEN ins reimb 505.77, NE DHHS lic renewals 690.00, REGION 4 deposit refund 244.14, DONNA FARRENS deposit refund 162.91, JUDSON GOLKA deposit refund 210.31, COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMICAL suppl 176.65, WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN elec 7,059.59, GAS PRODUCTS SALES meters 1,601.00, HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS meters 4,028.06, MIDWEST LABORATORIES testing 163.63, NDEQ – FISCAL SERVICES license 150.00, NEBRASKA PUBLIC HEALTH testing 52.00, NPGA nat gas 26,515.67, NPPD elec 27,835.56, QUALITY PRINTING suppl 284.00, SAVEMORE MARKET suppl 39.22, STEINY’S GENERAL STORE suppl 993.94, ZEE MEDICAL suppl 38.40, BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER elec 1,841.40, CENTURYLINK serv 45.86, CITY OF LYONS util 4,968.57, CLARITUS suppl 168.71, CNA AUTO serv 1,311.79, CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER maint 1,089.07, DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH testing 10.00, GAS PRODUCTS SALES suppl 230.10, LEAGUE OF NE MUNICIPALITIES workshop 40.00, MAILFINANCE equip lease 327.00, NEBRASKA RURAL WATER ASSOC dues 150.00, OHIO NATIONAL LIFE pension 3,919.20, PENDER IMPLEMENT chain saw 494.13, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ins 388.82, SAPP BROS PETROLEUM propane 20.00, NEBR DEPT OF REVENUE sales tax 7,467.08, FEDERATED INSURANCE health ins 13,469.05, RON DABERKOW ins reimb 1,250.00, RAYMOND HAYES ins reimb 911.10, MARY LOU RITTER ins reimb 522.72, PAM STANSBERRY ins reimb 819.50, TERRY UEDING ins reimb 747.75, TOTALFUNDS BY HASLER postage fee 19.99, CITY OF LYONS payroll 25,241.46, EFTPS payroll tax 7,360.04, NEBR DEPT OF REVENUE payroll tax 919.98.

Council Member Wheaton introduced Ordinance 723: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF LYONS, BURT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTNG OF ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS, (ALSO KNOWN AS NET METERING), STANDARDS FOR INTERCONNECTION, PROCEDURES, AGREEMENTS, CHARGES AND FEES BY ADDING SECTION 3-918 TO 3-921, and moved for the suspension of the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate days, seconded by Minton. Upon roll call vote, YEA: Steinmeyer, Brink, Minton, & Wheaton. NAY: None. The motion to suspend the rules, concurred by all Council members was declared suspended.

Ordinance No. 723 was read by title, and Council member Steinmeyer moved for passage of the ordinance, seconded by Council member Brink. Upon roll call vote, YEA: Steinmeyer, Brink, Minton, & Wheaton. NAY: None. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 723, by a majority of all Council members, was declared passed and adopted. The Mayor, in the presence of the Council, signed the ordinance, and the Clerk attested the passage and adoption of said ordinance by affixing her signature. Publication of said ordinance is in pamphlet form. The Lyons City Office has a true, correct, and complete copy of Ordinance No. 723.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M., upon motion by Steinmeyer, seconded by Minton. Motion carried.

Mary Lou Ritter, CMC, City Clerk

A complete text of the minutes are on file in the office of the City Clerk, 335 Main Street, during regular business hours.

 

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

December 1, 2015 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

December 1, 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 November 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. Graham Christensen – Update on wind/solar information.

 

  1. Chad Kehrt – Approve/not approve the Certification to Board of Public Roads Classifications & Standards (NBCS Forms); and the SSAR report for FY ending Sept 30, 2015.
    1. Motion and second from Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Patty Plugge – Presentation of guidelines and application for demolition grants.

 

  1. Wyatt Fraas of Center for Rural Affairs – Discuss the Store Front Movie Theater.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
    1. Logan Valley Manor.
    3. Wastewater drawdown.
    4. Brink Park.
    5. Wastewater plant.
    6. Natural gas training.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 1, 2015 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. Deadline for incumbents for City Council is February 16, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. See enclosed letter from the Burt County Clerk.
    5. Will the City reimburse employees for January through November 2015 out of pocket health claims?

 

  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. Discuss Logan Valley Manor Sheriff’s Sale.

 

  1. Consider a special designated liquor license to the Burt County Fair Foundation for an event held at the Lyons Community Center on February 27, 2016.
    1. Motion and second by Council members to approve/not approve the request for a Special Designated Liquor License.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Council to nominate Council President for calendar year 2016.
    1. Motion and second from Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Mayor recommends the following appointments for January 1 through December 31, 2016:
    1. Commissioner for Utilities Distribution & Maintenance: Charlie Wheaton
    2. Commissioner for Sanitation, Recycling, & Landfill: Kyle Brink
    3. Commissioner for Parks, Pools, Recreation, & Auditorium: Lana Minton & Kyle Brink
    4. Commissioner for City Streets: Allen Steinmeyer
    5. Audit Committee: Lana Minton & Allen Steinmeyer
  1. City Physician: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic
  2. Board of Health: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic, Chief Jim Buck, Allen Steinmeyer, & Andrew Fuston
  3. Council Representative to Library: Lana Minton
  4. City Clerk/Treasurer: Mary Lou Ritter
  5. City Attorney: Dan Smith
  6. Legal Paper: Lyons Mirror-Sun
  1. Burt County Economic Development: Kyle Brink & Pam Thomsen
  1. Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Council of Officials: Allen Steinmeyer
  1. Engineering Company: Olsson Associates
  2. 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.

 

  1. Discuss Employee Christmas Bonus.

 

  1. Discuss the Community Center thermostat.

 

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

 

 

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

November 3, 2015 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 3, 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 October 6 and October 13.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of October 6 meeting: 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 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. Graham Christensen – Update on wind/solar information.

 

  1. Cindy Sparks – Discuss utility bill.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a healthcare plan for City employees.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
    1. Logan Valley Manor.
    2. Installed utilities.
    4. Wastewater drawdown.
    5. Brink Park.
    6. Community Center roof.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.

 

  1. Discuss internet and cable options for the Community Center. City Office needs a partition modem for internet to split between secured (for City Office) and secured/unsecured (for Community Center).

 

  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 increasing the campground rates due to a 2% Burt County lodging tax (we already pay a total of 8% in taxes from these revenues and would increase to 10%). Current campground rates: $12 a night; $60 a week.
    1. Motion and second by Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

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

 

 

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City of Lyons Meeting Agenda

October 5, 2015 Leave a comment


 

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.
    4. Main St trees.
    5. Brink Park.
    6. 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.

 

 

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

September 1, 2015 Leave a comment


 

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

September 1, 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 setting the property tax request at a different amount than the prior year.
  1. Close Hearing.
  1. Mayor Fuston to open a Budget Public Hearing to consider the proposed 2015-2016 budget.
  1. Close Hearing.

 

    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 August 4.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of August 4 meeting: Ordinance 720: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Notice Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide An Effective Date, was signed and published. Ordinance 721: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Deposit Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide An Effective Date, was signed and published.

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Larry Arens of NPPD – Discuss wholesale contract.

 

  1. Wyatt Fraas of Center for Rural Affairs – Update on Art Project.

 

  1. Heath Cram – Discuss the Updated Procedures on Delinquent Accounts.

 

  1. Butch Imus – Discuss the City.

 

  1. Consider Resolution No. 2015-5: 2015-2016 Budget Year – Set Property Tax request at a different amount than prior year.
    1. Motion and second by Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider Resolution No. 2015-6: Increase the restricted funds authority by one percent, to become three and one half percent.
    1. Motion and second by Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider Resolution No. 2015-7: Adopt the 2015-2016 Budget.
    1. Motion and second by Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

September 1, 2015 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Discuss complaint letter received regarding property on the 500 block of Logan Ave.

 

  1. Discuss changing ticket amount for dogs at large.

 

  1. Discuss changing the ATV/UTV registration date.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
    1. Main St repairs.
    2. Condemned properties.
    3. Recycling help.
    4. Water plant.
    5. New houses.
    6. Burlington caboose.
    7. Dangerous tree.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. Logan Valley Baptist Church will be using the mini green for a rummage sale on September 25 and 26.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Richard Totten for a new detached garage to the back of the house at 450 Diamond St, Lyons, NE.
  2. Motion and second from Council Members.
  3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Neutral Path Communications/Vetick Construction to erect a satellite receiver dish on part of Lot 1, Block 2, Robley Second Addition, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Brehmer Mfg for a 41’ x 60” Metal Wash Bay on Lot 8, 9, and west ½ Lot 10, Highway Addition also known as 825 Main St, Lyons, NE.
  2. Motion and second from Council Members.
  3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss appointing an Advisory Pool Board.

 

  1. Executive Session: Discuss employee evaluation reviews: Ron Daberkow, Raymond Hayes, and Mary Lou Ritter.

 

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

 

 

 

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Lyons City Council Agenda

August 4, 2015 Leave a comment


 

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

August 4, 2015 – 4:30 P.M. Budget Workshop

 

The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time as deemed appropriate and in accordance with State Statute.

 

 

  1. Meeting called to order.

 

  1. Budget work session.

 

  1. Adjourn.

 

 

August 4, 2015 – 5:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

 

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 – Regular Meeting

 

  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 meeting held July 7.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of July 7 meeting: Ordinance 719: Amend the adopted 2014-2015 Budget was signed and published. Resolution No 2015-4: Adopt the Lower Elkhorn NR Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was signed.

 

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. Tim Slaughter – Discuss changing the deductible amount on the City’s insurance to save on premium costs.

 

  1. Approve/not approve changing the deductible amount on the City’s property/liability insurance.
    1. Motion and second from Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Graham Christensen – Discuss solar and wind energy.

 

  1. T Jay DiBacco of Ohio National – Discuss possible changes to the City’s current retirement plan.

 

  1. Pam Thomsen and Donna Preston – Discuss having a door to the kitchen from the small room of the Community Center and changing rates for the VFW and Happy Days events.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

August 4, 2015

 

 

  1. Michelle Stark – Requesting the use of the park gazebo for a wedding on May 7, 2016.

 

  1. Butch Imus – Discuss the City.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. State St water services.
  2. Main St repairs.
  3. Swimming Pool.
  4. Condemned properties.
  5. Recycling help.
  6. Dead trees.
  7. Dangerous tree.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
  1. Income Statement – General.
  2. Income Statement – Utility.
  3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
  4. Updated Office Procedure for Delinquent Accounts.

 

  1. Consider Ordinance 720: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Notice Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide An Effective Date.
    1. Motion to suspend the statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second from Council Members to adopt Ordinance 720.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider Ordinance 721: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Deposit Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide An Effective Date.
    1. Motion to suspend the statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second from Council Members to adopt Ordinance 721.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss appointing an Advisory Pool Board.

 

  1. Discuss a date and time for an Open House/Dedication of the Lyons Community Center.

 

  1. Consider a special designated liquor license to Lyons Fire Dept for Brittney Buck’s wedding event on September 19, 2015.
    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.

 

 

 

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Lyons City Council Agenda

July 6, 2015 Leave a comment


 

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

July 7, 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 Budget Public Hearing to consider AMENDING the Adopted 2014-2015 budget.

Close Hearing.

 

 

    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 June 2.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of June 2 meeting: Resolution No 2015-3: Policy for Terms and Conditions for Use of Lyons Community Center was signed.

 

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 No.5 for an increase of 5,597.00 on the Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #8 for $73,919.20 to Fauss Construction on the Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Graham Christensen of Burt County Wind – Talk about wind and solar energy.

 

  1. Jerry Ludwig – Talk about Veteran Memorial at the Lyons mini-green east of the Library.

 

  1. Wyatt Frass – Discuss the Byway Art Project.

 

  1. Tim Slaughter of Farm and Home Insurance – City insurance review.

 

  1. Duane Lammers with AFLAC – Present information on different health and accident policies.

 

  1. Pam Thomsen – Discuss current Community Center rates for non-profits.

 

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

July 7, 2015 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Approve/not approve the recommendation from the Planning Commission to issue a the building permit to Three Rivers Housing Development Corp for a new construction ranch house with basement and have an address of 240 S 5th St, Lyons, NE. (formerly had an address of 500 Pearl St).
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider Ordinance 719: Amend the adopted 2014-2015 Budget.
    1. Motion to suspend the Statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second from Council Members to adopt Ordinance 719.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider Resolution No 2015-4: Adopt the Lower Elkhorn NR Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. (This plan is updated every five years.)
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. PEO is requesting to use the mini green on SW corner of 3rd and Main St for a garage sale on August 21 and 22. They will not interfere with the Farmers Market as they plan to be south of the Farmers Market area.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Speed bumps.
  2. Main St repairs.
  3. Swimming pool – rules & regulations/certifications on lifeguards/number of lifeguards on duty.
  4. Condemned properties-Red Placard.
  5. Condemned properties-Yellow Placard
  6. Recycling help.
  7. Dead trees.
  8. Surplus equipment.
  9. High Service Pump at Water Plant.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
  1. Income Statement – General.
  2. Income Statement – Utility.
  3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
  4. Are there any special projects to budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 from the Council? Need amounts to    budget.
  5. Set up a Budget Workshop meeting for later July.
  6. Main St at the Railroad crossing will be closed on Thursday and Friday, July 9 and 10. BNSF will be working on the crossing.

 

  1. Discuss utility accounts and delinquent accounts.

 

  1. Discuss additional pay to the Community Center janitor for extra hours of cleaning the City Office and dishes in the kitchen.

 

  1. Executive Session – Personnel Review of Jorma Hedges.

 

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

 

 

 

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