City of Bennington City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 24, 2011; 6 p.m. City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street Bennington, NE 402-238-2375 Call to Order - Open Meetings Act - Roll Call Mayor Mary Johnson called the special meeting to order on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner (6:05pm arrival). Johnson identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Application for a Canopy and Sign in a Downtown Commercial District located at 15408 South Second Street Bob Swanda, Hometown Investments, described the canopy and sign designed for the front of his building. Johnson opened a public hearing and there were no comments. Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the Conditional Use Permit Application as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried. A motion by Mueller to exempt businesses from a fee when returning a building to its original historic look was not seconded. Council members discussed design standards and historic recommendations made in the 2003 Pathways Vision and Action Strategy and implemented into current zoning regulations. Further discussions were tabled until the next meeting. Planning Commission Appointment Recommendation Motion by Menke, second by Sather to approve Kevin Kuker for a 2-year appointment to the Planning Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Fire District Budget
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City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 24, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Call to Order - Open Meetings Act - Roll CallMayor Mary Johnson called the special meeting to order on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner (6:05pm arrival). Johnson identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Application for a Canopy and Sign in a Downtown Commercial District located at 15408 South Second StreetBob Swanda, Hometown Investments, described the canopy and sign designed for the front of his building.
Johnson opened a public hearing and there were no comments.
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the Conditional Use Permit Application as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
A motion by Mueller to exempt businesses from a fee when returning a building to its original historic look was not seconded. Council members discussed design standards and historic recommendations made in the 2003 Pathways Vision and Action Strategy and implemented into current zoning regulations. Further discussions were tabled until the next meeting.
Planning Commission Appointment RecommendationMotion by Menke, second by Sather to approve Kevin Kuker for a 2-year appointment to the Planning Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Fire District BudgetA motion by Mueller to approve $54,000 for the 2011-2012 fiscal year was not seconded. Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve $51,300 for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Ridgewood Odor Chemical Feed SystemCity Engineer, Tyler Hevlin, explained the installation, use and costs affiliated with a chemical feed system to eliminate odors in the sewer lines. Hevlin will get an estimate on an air pump system. PeopleService will be asked to take samples for dissolved oxygen. After reviewing results from samples taken, a course of action will be determined.
AdjournMotion by Mueller, second by Menke to adjourn the meeting at 7:15pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting MinutesMonday, May 9, 2011; 6 p.m.
City Office, 15514 Warehouse StreetBennington, NE402-238-2375
Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. April 11, 2011 City Council Meeting MinutesB. April 27, 2011 Meeting / Budget Work Session MinutesC. April 2011 and May 2011 Bills PaidD. Bills Presented for PaymentE. Keno Receipts: April 9%: $1551.47; Unclaimed: $97.50CITYOPPD 244.52Connie Ashmore 365.60Mindi Laaker 1,271.87Edward Jones 276.81Federal Tax Deposit 1,993.70EMC Insurance 24,563.00Connie Ashmore 484.96Mindi Laaker 1,271.86Federal Tax Deposit 2,140.78Edward Jones 286.52All Makes 94.52Blue Cross and Blue Shield 744.45Bennington School 450.00City of Omaha 5,133.15Cox 83.02Douglas County Post Gazette 116.81JEO 1,207.25ME Collins 416.00MUD 189.60Office Depot 33.06Peoples Service 925.00Qwest 41.24Young & White 1,777.67
Nebraska Dept of Revenue 590.24Nebraskaland National Bank 82,229.45CITY TOTAL 126,931.08
FIREOPPD 321.28MUD 190.80FIRE TOTAL 512.08
LIBRARYOPPD 145.50Dalene Clark 265.56Debra Kois 313.31Denise Klaus 54.82Lisa Flaxbeard 1,120.23Carole Thompson 31.70Edward Jones 52.05Dalene Clark 318.65Lisa Flaxbeard 1,225.29Debra Kois 264.91Carole Thompson 15.85Edward Jones 54.05Ingram 595.07Bank of Bennington 50.00Blue Cross and Blue Shield 744.45Home Depot 40.64MUD 86.60Lisa Flaxbeard 41.20Dee Clark 253.22Sam's Club 202.43Cox 70.88Follett Software 469.00Service Tek 2,287.00LIBRARY TOTAL 8,702.41
POLICEOPPD 143.83Lester Johnson 1,484.30Steven Miserez 155.10Timothy Pittman 1,034.46Edward Jones 100.45David Friend 91.37
Lester Johnson 1,484.30Mark Kula 104.10John Lichty 21.84Steven Miserez 91.36Timothy Pittman 1,158.58Edward Jones 108.16Fleet Services 282.31Blue Cross and Blue Shield 1,573.10Great Plains Uniforms 74.50MUD 126.00Midwest Gang Investigators 20.00Office Depot 145.94Public Agency Training Council 295.00Cox Business Services 90.35POLICE TOTAL 8,585.05
PARKSOPPD 365.72Grant Lurvey 683.56Edward Jones 26.73Joshua Menard 56.61Grant Lurvey 683.56Blue Cross and Blue Shield 372.23Cox 16.32Hauff Sports 323.75Home Depot 309.40Knudsen Oil & Feed Co. 146.44Port A Johns 332.00Bennington Equipment 71.97Cubbys 105.74PARKS TOTAL 3,494.03
STREETSOPPD 3,965.23Chief 97.98Matthew Wickham 98.34Edward Jones 26.73Blue Cross and Blue Shield 372.22Cox 16.32Home Depot 135.49Knudsen Oil & Feed Co. 146.44Asphalt & Concrete 117.12
Bennington Equipment 71.97Cubbys 88.05STREETS TOTAL 5,135.89
KENONeb. Dept of Revenue 1,060.00KENO TOTAL 1,060.00
TOTAL OF APR & MAY BILLS PAID $154,420.54
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Bennington Daze Liquor License ApprovalMotion by Sather, second by Mueller to approve a Liquor License for Sportsman Bar on Friday, June 17, 2011. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Motion by Menke, second by Tanner to approve a Liquor License for the Bennington Jaycees, Sportsman Bar and The Warehouse on Saturday, June 18, 2011.
Nebraska Sweeping Contract Renewal – Kevin SegebartMotion by Tanner, second by Sather to approve the contract effective October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2015. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Papio Creek Bridge and Trail ProjectMotion by Tanner, second by Menke to approve Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc. Invoice No. 0109005.01-0000009 for $131.21. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Discussions regarding the project included National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, a purpose and need statement, alternatives, neighborhood connectivity, public awareness and education and parking.
Inspro Insurance - Employee Health CoverageMotion by Menke, second by Mueller to approve Health Coverage through Coventry with a $500 deductible and Dental Coverage with Principal Insurance. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Business Directory ReviewMotion by Sather, second by Menke to approve payment for printing 1,000 copies of the directory. Roll call vote: Menke – yes, Mueller – abstained, Sather – yes, Tanner – yes. Motion carried.
Fire District BudgetMembers of the Council will schedule a meeting with members of the fire district. The Fire District Budget will be added to the special meeting agenda on May 24.
Library ReportMotion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the Douglas County Library Interlocal Agreement. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Police ReportParking and parking signs at the soccer fields are a concern.
Maintenance, Park & Street ReportThe City Engineer has recommended a chemical application and de-oxidizer be used in the lift station at Ridgewood.
Motion by Sather, second by Tanner to approve a Ball Field Agreement with the Bennington Athletic League for services valued at $800. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Motion by Tanner, second by Sather to approve a Ball Field Agreement with the Bennington Baseball Club for services valued at $800. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Western Engineering will patch 156th Street north of North 2nd Street. Lurvey will contact Douglas County regarding roadway improvements south of the Papio Creek on 156th Street.
Motion by Sather, second by Tanner to approve a street closing on 168th Street from Highway 36 to Bennington Road late in June and again in August to accommodate equipment being used during construction at Bennington High School. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Office ReportA Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 6pm.
AdjournMotion by Menke, second by Tanner to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:30pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting and Budget Work Session Minutes
Wednesday, April 27, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the meeting and budget work session to order on Wednesday, April 17, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner (6:45pm arrival). City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Employee Health InsuranceMary Grefe, Inspro Insurance presented a Group Health Plan Analysis to Council Members and Department Managers.
Street Closure / Event Permit Application Shaya Love explained the event and its components and requested approval of a street closure.
Motion by Sather, second by Tanner to approve an event application for a Benefit Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, May 21, 2011. South Second Street will be closed from Molley Street to Allen Street from 12-6pm.
Budget DiscussionsMotion by Mueller rescinding a motion made at the April 11, 2011, meeting to use $800 of Keno Fund money for community betterment purposes to pay for maintenance on a 2003 Ford police cruiser. The motion went without a second and was lost.
AdjournMotion by Sather, second by Menke to adjourn the meeting at 8pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 11, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. Gordon Mueller was absent. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. March 2, 2011 Budget Meeting Minutes
B. March 14, 2011 City Council Meeting MinutesC. March 2011 and April 2011 Bills PaidD. Bills Presented for PaymentE. Arbor Day Proclamation – April 29, 2011F. National Library Week Proclamation – April 10-16, 2011G. Keno Receipts: March 9%: $1389.21; Unclaimed: $68.50CITYMindi Laaker 1,271.86Connie Ashmore 349.67Edward Jones 278.29Employers Fed Taxes 2,028.92Connie Ashmore 397.49Mindi Laaker 1,271.88Edward Jones 278.82Employers Fed Taxes 2,007.14OPPD 250.39Postmaster 89.05Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45COX 83.80Douglas County Post Gazette 244.78Great Plains One-Call Service Inc 25.25Holiday Inn 149.90Inspro Ins 2,150.00JEO 2,080.00Mindi Laaker 56.29MUD 189.60Office Depot 88.14People Service 925.00Qwest 41.27SID 531 23,830.08Young & White 2,536.87Bank of Bennington 4,870.00Nebraska Dept of Revenue 857.03Nebraska Dept of Labor 804.69CITY TOTAL 47,900.66
FIREOPPD 337.59Rural Fire District 12,177.41MUD 190.80FIRE TOTAL 12,705.80
LIBRARY
Carole Thompson 31.70Dalene Clark 304.33Debra Kois 397.21Denise Klaus 25.30Lisa Flaxbeard 1,120.22Edward Jones 53.53Dalene Clark 268.13Debra Kois 240.24Lisa Flaxbeard 1,129.40Edward Jones 52.14Ingram 345.54OPPD 145.50Ingram 353.15Amazon 61.82Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45Lisa Flaxbeard 227.95MUD 86.60Sam's 160.81Southeast Library System 50.00COX 117.25Ingram 14.33LIBRARY TOTAL 5,929.60
POLICEGreg Scheer 104.11Lester Johnson 1,484.30Mark Kula 91.71Mark Sundermeier 66.94Steven Miserez 103.43Timothy Pittman 1,034.45Edward Jones 100.45David Friend 91.37John Lichty 28.34Lester Johnson 1,523.28Mark Kula 104.12Timothy Pittman 1,034.45Edward Jones 102.37Embroidery Connection 13.00OPPD 280.69ABC Termite & Pest Control 42.00Arms & Ammo 220.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 1,573.10
Chief 55.88Frank Chizek 120.00COX 91.82Great Plains Uniforms LLC 451.40Cubbys 655.89MUD 13.27Northeast Wisconsin Tech. College 300.00Fleet Services 53.07Verizon 125.28POLICE TOTAL 9,864.72
PARKSEdward Jones 26.73Grant Lurvey 683.55Matthew Wickham 65.81Edward Jones 26.73OPPD 346.99Dennis Adams 150.00D&D Plumbing 600.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 372.23COX 16.32Home Depot 153.17Clean-Up Containers & Pumping 150.00Knudsen Oil & Feed Co 251.76Speed Tech Lights 163.55Verizon 6.16Cubbys 30.59Farm Plan 138.49Martin Marietta Materials 31.57PARKS TOTAL 3,213.65
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Papio Creek Bridge and Trail Project DiscussionMenke presented information provided from a meeting with representatives with Project Engineer, Lamp Rynearson and Associates.
Inspro InsuranceThe City received a worker’s compensation dividend check totaling $3,274.68 from Inspro Insurance.
Laaker will invite an Inspro Insurance representative to the April 27 th budget meeting to talk about employee health coverage.
Benn Daze Security – Benn Foundation, Dave ClarkMotion by Sather, second by Tanner approving the Bennington Foundation’s reimbursement to the City for security provided by the Bennington Police Department during Bennington Daze. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
ADA Committee – Dave Clark ResignationThe City Council accepted Clark’s resignation as Chairman of the ADA committee.
Business Directory ReviewDiscussions regarding use of the directory will be placed on the City Council’s May agenda.
Library ReportThe March report is on file in the City office.
Police ReportMotion by Sather, second by Tanner approving Keno Fund money of $800 for community betterment purposes, to pay for maintenance on the 2003 Ford police cruiser. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Mayor Johnson presented an update to the language in the Police Department’s Standard Operating Procedures Manual specific to citizen’s calls via cell phones.
Maintenance, Park & Street ReportPeopleService, Inc. did maintenance to the lift station in Ridgewood and odors have subsided.
Office ReportA budget meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6pm in the City office.
Adjourn Time:Motion by Menke, second by Sather to adjourn the meeting at 7:05pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 14, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. February 14, 2011 City Council Meeting MinutesB. February 2011 and March 2011 Bills PaidC. Bills Presented for PaymentD. Keno Receipts: February 9%: $2102.85; Unclaimed: $268.39CITYConnie Ashmore 206.18Mindi Laaker 1,271.87Edward Jones 274.65Employers Federal Taxes 2,018.24Cheryl Pilant 21.00Connie Ashmore 365.59Mindi Laaker 1,271.87Edward Jones 280.35Employers Federal Taxes 2,073.47Intuit 374.00Nebraska Dept of Revenue 596.21
Bennington Baseball Club 400.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45City of Omaha 8,121.77Cox 83.56Douglas County Election Comm 50.00Post Gazette 185.94Edward Jones 320.00Fuzionpoint 201.09Inspro 525.00JEO 282.00MUD 189.60O'Donnell, Ficenec, Wills & Ferdig 26,000.00Office Depot` 41.89People Service 925.00Qwest 41.27Service Tek 302.40Young & White 2,554.95CITY TOTAL 49,722.35
FIRECummins Central Power LLC 537.82MUD 190.80FIRE TOTAL 728.62
LIBRARYCarole Thompson 15.85Dalene Clark 202.03Debra Kois 208.77Denise Klaus 54.83Lisa Flaxbeard 1,130.42Edward Jones 49.89Carole Thompson 33.69Dalene Clark 263.98Debra Kois 312.70Lisa Flaxbeard 1,130.43Edward Jones 51.97Bank of Bennington 50.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45Cox 115.27Debra Kois 10.65Eastern Library System 10.00Kearney Public Library 5.00
POLICEDavid Friend 85.85Greg Scheer 104.10Lester Johnson 1,484.31Steven Miserez 230.11Timothy Pittman 1,034.45Edward Jones 100.45David Friend 76.98John Lichty 80.18Kyle Kramer 55.25Lester Johnson 1,484.30Mark Kula 201.49Mark Sundermeier 94.64Steven Miserez 103.42Timothy Pittman 1,034.46Edward Jones 104.07Home Depot 58.37Alamar 55.99Blue Cross Blue Shield 1,573.10The Bullet Hole 319.91Chief 40.29Cox 93.55Cubbys 694.73Intoximeters 168.00Office Depot` 17.26RepCo Marketing 37.75Verizon 125.28Woodhouse 256.45POLICE TOTAL 9,714.74
PARKSEdward Jones 26.73Edward Jones 26.73Blue Cross Blue Shield 372.22
Cox 16.34Verizon 6.16PARKS TOTAL 448.18
STREETSGrant Lurvey 683.56Matthew Wickham 272.58Linhart 11,585.00Grant Lurvey 683.55Matthew Wickham 19.11Home Depot 135.76Asphalt and Concrete Materials 192.76Blue Cross Blue Shield 372.23Cox 16.33Cubbys 204.70Linhart 2,250.00NMC 1,600.00Verizon 6.17STREETS TOTAL 18,021.75
KENO
KENO TOTAL 0.00
TOTAL OF FEB & MAR BILLS PAID $83,648.52Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Bennington Public Schools and NS – The Heritage, LLC Bennington School District Superintendent, Terry Haack, addressed the Council requesting the park fee for the Heritage Lot 196 be waived.
Motion by Menke, second by Mueller to approve a request to waive the park fee payment for the Heritage Lot 196. Lot 196 will be an elementary school with playgrounds and play areas of which are acceptable in lieu of the required parkland dedication and park fee. Roll call vote: Menke – yes, Mueller – yes, Sather – abstained, Tanner – yes. The motion carried.
Citizen’s Advisory Panel Motion by Mueller, second by Tanner to approve a revised Purpose and Need Statement. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mueller for the Citizens Advisory Panel to make recommendations to the City Council for the continuation and formalization of the
committee regarding future tasks and recommendations. Johnson stated that the committee was formally appointed by the Mayor to review the Purpose and Needs Statement. Mueller withdrew his motion. Lurvey requested that the committee be appointed to assessing street conditions in the spring and fall in preparation for the annual One and Six Year Road Plan.
Papio Creek Bridge and Trail ProjectA. Construction Cost EstimateB. Resolution 2011-03 Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Supplemental Project Agreement and Supplement #1 between the City of Bennington and the NDOR which include Modifications, Additional Duties, Funding Responsibilities, Deadline Extensions and Providing for the Commitment to Provide Local Funds for the Federal Aid ProjectC. Supplemental Agreement #2 for Preliminary Engineering Services and Revising the Scope of Services and Increasing the FeeMotion by Menke, second by Sather to table Resolution 2001-03, Supplement #1 and Supplemental Agreement #2. All voted in favor and the motion carried. A subcommittee of Mayor Johnson, and Councilmen Menke and Tanner will meet with the project engineer.
Library ReportThe February report is on file in the City office.
Police ReportThe February report is on file in the City office.
Maintenance, Park & Street ReportLurvey has been flushing sewer lines and activating the lift station in Ridgewood.
A flat rate for ball field usage fees is being established for this year. Per game fees will be considered for next year.
Office ReportThere will be a budget meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6pm in the City office.
Executive Session – LitigationMotion by Sather, second by Menke to go into Executive Session at 7:08 pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
The limitation of subject matter of the Executive Session was litigation.
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to come out of Executive Session at 7:52 pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Budget Presentation
Gary Sather led a budget discussion.
AdjournMotion by Mueller, second by Tanner to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Budget Work Session Minutes
Wednesday, March 2, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the budget work session to order on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Budget DiscussionBudget discussions were held between the Mayor, City Council and representatives from departments including Library, Park/Street and Police and representatives of the Rural Fire District’s fire department.
AdjournMotion by Tanner, second by Mueller to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 14, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 6 pm. In attendance were City Council members Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. Dan Menke was absent. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. January 5, 2011 City Council Special Meeting / Work Session MinutesB. January 10, 2011 City Council Meeting MinutesC. January 20, 2011 City Council Budget Work Session Minutes
F. Keno Receipts: Jan. 9%: $1275.89; Unclaimed: $24.64Motion by Sather, second by Mueller to approve items A, B, C, and F of the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
CITYBank of Bennington 19,068.75Connie Ashmore 369.04Mindi Laaker 1,304.39Edward Jones 293.06Employers Federal Tax 1,970.27Lamp/Rynearson 1,239.96Bank of Bennington 29.95Connie Ashmore 445.31Mindi Laaker 1,271.87Edward Jones 295.39Employers Federal Tax 2,152.20Nebraska Dept of Revenue 602.74All Makes 135.49Bennington School 300.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45Omaha City of 947.00SID 531 1,894.00COX 84.25Estate Metals 165.00Great Plains One-Call 40.51JEO Consulting 760.50MUD 3,832.29University of Neb 150.00Office Depot 23.14City of Omaha 8,658.49OPPD 499.39People Service 900.00Post Gazette 262.84Postmaster 56.00Qwest 41.273 Rivers Clerk Assoc 10.00Young & White 625.83Bank of Bennington 105,305.00EMC Insurance 1,000.00CITY TOTAL 155,478.38
FIREMUD 190.80
OPPD 675.05FIRE TOTAL 865.85
LIBRARYCarole Thompson 72.00Dalene Clark 322.75Debra Kois 210.45Denise Klaus 63.80Lisa Flaxbeard 1,130.43Edward Jones 54.22Ingram 805.38Cox Business Services 70.88Ingram 323.49Dalene Clark 277.43Debra Kois 168.70Lisa Flaxbeard 1,130.42Edward Jones 52.49Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45COX 86.93Eastern Library System 34.00Highsmith 159.85Ingram 20.10MUD 86.60OPPD 291.00Pumpkin Books 131.78Techsoup 153.00Sam's Club 188.06LIBRARY TOTAL 6,578.21
POLICEDavid Friend 83.89Lester Johnson 1,853.50Timothy Pittman 1,062.93Edward Jones 114.53David Friend 103.83John Lichty 215.97Lester Johnson 1,619.95Mrk Sundermeier 105.48Steven Miserez 105.84Timothy Pittman 1,123.44Edward Jones 118.59Arms & Ammo 36.00
Badger Car Wash 100.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 1,573.10The Bullet Hole 32.47Chief 377.07COP 29.50COX 90.51Cubbys 1,443.08Embroidery Connection 67.00Home Depot 37.88MUD 131.00OMP Guns 90.99OPPD 680.14Fleet Service 221.17Publication Printing 186.002 Men and a Shop 133.75Verizon 123.23ABC 42.00POLICE TOTAL 11,902.84
PARKSGrant Lurvey 701.37Mark Johnson 11.79Matthew Wickham 96.28Edward Jones 26.73Grant Lurvey 683.56Edward Jones 26.73Blue Cross Blue Shield 372.23COX 16.34Farm Plan 396.99Knudsen Oil & Feed Co 28.63OPPD 660.90Verizon 6.11PARKS TOTAL 3,027.66
STREETSBlue Cross Blue Shield 372.22COX 16.33Cubbys 48.20Home Depot 169.70Knudsen Oil & Feed Co 28.62Linhart Construction 29,642.50NMC 300.92
OPPD 7,934.68Verizon 6.12STREETS TOTAL 38,519.29
KENONebraskak Dept of Revenue 1,436.00KENO TOTAL 1,436.00
TOTAL OF JAN & FEB BILLS PAID $217,808.23D. January 2011 and February 2011 Bills PaidE. Bills Presented for PaymentMotion by Sather, second by Tanner to approve items D and E of the consent agenda. Mueller – abstained, Sather – yes, Tanner – yes. Motion carried.
Consideration of a Final Plat Application for Lot 196 for a Future Phase of “The Heritage” - an Area South of the Intersection of Rainwood Road and Rosewater ParkwayMark Westergard, E&A Consulting, presented the final plat. A subdivision agreement is currently being drafted. Westergard also stated that Rainwood Road would be paved this year near the school site. Rainwood Road to 156 th Street will be graded and paved in the future.
Johnson opened a public hearing and there were no comments.
Motion by Sather, second by Tanner to approve the Final Plat Application. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Resolution 2011-01 Adopting the One and Six Year Street and Road Plan for the City of Bennington, NE as Required by Nebraska Revised Statute 39-2119Tyler Hevlin, JEO Consulting, indicated the projects in the one and six year plan had been updated and as a reminder noted that the plan is a flexible document.
Johnson opened a public hearing and Kevin Kuker asked the Council to review the list of projects.
Motion by Mueller, second by Sather to approve Resolution 2011-01 adopting the One and Six Year Road Plan. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
A Street Maintenance Expense Report and Highway Allocation Income Report were reviewed.
A motion by Mueller to establish a separate account for highway allocation funds and a 25% match requirement was not seconded.
Motion by Tanner, second by Mueller to establish a line item for the street budget reflecting monies coming in and going out of the fund. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Insurance Consultant ServicesNeil Trout, Inspro Insurance, presented company and coverage information and explained annual fees and the consultant agreement and fees.
Motion by Sather, second by Mueller to renew the Consultant Agreement for an additional three years. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Resolution 2011-02 Transfer of Funds from Previous Fiscal YearMotion by Sather, second by Tanner to approve the transfer of funds. Mueller – no, Sather – yes, Tanner – yes. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Appointment RecommendationMotion by Mueller, second by Sather to approve Ron Johnson for a three-year appointment to the Planning Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Identification Signs for Centennial Park and Johns-Bohn Park DiscussionAnita Oddo presented the sign project on behalf of the Bennington jaycees as a follow up to the Johns-Bohn Park Equipment Project. The signs will be landscaped.
Motion by Tanner, second by Mueller to approve the signs for Centennial and Johns-Bohn Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Citizen’s Advisory Panel ReportPanel member Julie Dunn presented the report. The report will be reviewed and placed on the March agenda.
Papio Creek Bridge and Trail ProjectNew construction cost estimates were provided by Lamp, Rynearson and Associates. Hevlin explained the resolution and agreements.
Motion by Sather, second by Tanner to table the following Resolution 2001-03, Supplement #1 and Supplemental Agreement #2. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
One Call Member Services AgreementMotion by Sather, second by Mueller to approve the agreement. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Business Directory
Mueller presented a draft business directory and requested the City copy and distribute the Bennington based directory. A final draft will be presented at the April City Council meeting.
2011/2012 Budget ReviewMotion by Mueller, second by Sather to hold a budget work session on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 6 p.m.
Library ReportThe January report is on file in the City office.
Police ReportThe January report is on file in the City office.
Maintenance, Park & Street ReportRidgewood, ball fields and snow removal were discussed.
Office ReportThe new budget report, the annual Tree Board meeting and health insurance were discussed.
AdjournMotion by Sather, second by Mueller to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Work Session MinutesThursday, January 20, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the work session to order on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Budget DiscussionCity Accountant, Ron Ferdig, distributed a September 30, 2010 draft audit report.Other financial reports were distributed and discussed.
AdjournMotion by Sather, second by Mueller to adjourn at 7:25pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of Bennington
City Council Meeting MinutesMonday, January 10, 2011; 6 p.m.
City Office, 15514 Warehouse StreetBennington, NE402-238-2375
Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 6pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. December 13, 2010 City Council Meeting MinutesB. December 2010 and January 2011 Bills PaidC. Bills Presented for PaymentD. Keno Receipts: December 9%: $1682.42; Unclaimed: $65.83CITYWestern Engineering Company Inc 176,884.58Postmaster 90.44Connie Ashmore 321.62Mindi Laaker 1,260.34Edward Jones 294.68Employers Fed Tax 2,305.40Nebraska UC Fund 4.98Connie Ashmore 402.88Mindi Laaker 1,260.34Edward Jones 277.85Employers Fed Tax 2,090.05Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45City of Omaha 4,294.11Cox 84.48Eyman Plumbing, Inc 787.50Inspro Ins 100.00International Inst. of Municipal Clerks 135.00JEO 3,340.75MUD 189.60Office Depot 35.99People Service 1,000.00Douglas County Post Gazette 182.00Qwest 41.11Western Douglas County CC 150.00Young & White Law Office 1,025.15State of Nebraska 617.26
Bank of Bennington 19,068.75Nebraska Dept of Revenue 617.26Nebraska Dept of Labor 214.55CITY TOTAL 217,821.12
FIRERural Fire Department 12,017.79MUD 190.80FIRE TOTAL 12,208.59
LIBRARYIngram 485.09Carole Thompson 46.54Dalene Clark 173.82Debra Kois 189.89Denise Klaus 24.77Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.94Edward Jones 49.11Carole Thompson 31.03Dalene Clark 303.66Debra Kois 175.45Denise Klaus 24.77Lisa Flaxbeard 1,120.22Edward Jones 53.09Bank of Bennington 50.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45Cox 121.30Ingram 177.74Lisa Flaxbeard 47.24MUD 86.60Penworthy 393.60Sam's 218.86LIBRARY TOTAL 5,631.17
POLICEWalmart 599.01David Friend 295.91Lester Johnson 1,747.26Steven Miserez 142.48Timothy Pittman 1,189.24Edward Jones 121.26Walmart 200.00
Hornady 138.10David Friend 180.51Kurt Denker 104.83Kyle Kramer 78.63Lester Johnson 1,466.82Mark Kula 104.83Mark Sundermeier 94.58Steven Miserez 110.54Timothy Pittman 1,020.97Edward Jones 100.45Arms & Ammo 64.96Blue Cross Blue Shield 1,573.10Chief 194.35Cox 91.24Nebraska Humane Society 65.00Hornady 47.76Metro. Chiefs Assoc 25.00Nebraska Storage 150.00Office Depot 129.98Uniform & Accessories 173.91Verizon 122.33MUD 131.00POLICE TOTAL 10,464.05
PARKSGrant Lurvey 680.73Mark Johnson 120.05Matthew Wickham 115.38Edward Jones 26.73Grant Lurvey 680.74Edward Jones 26.73Blue Cross Blue Shield 372.23Cox 16.33Office Depot 2.02United Electric Supply 18.86Verizon 6.13Home Depot 229.73Knudsen Oil & Feed 20.00PARKS TOTAL 2,315.66
STREETSBlue Cross Blue Shield 372.22
Cox 16.34JEO 1,200.00Linhart Construction Inc 9,450.00NMC 204.71United Electric Supply 18.86Verizon 6.13Home Depot 180.32Cubbys 76.80Knudsen Oil & Feed 20.00STREETS TOTAL 11,545.38
TOTAL OF DEC & JAN BILLS PAID $259,985.97
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Papio Creek Bridge and Trail ProjectMotion by Menke, second by Mueller to approve Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc. Invoice #109005.01-8 for $1,239.96. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Motion by Mueller, second by Sather to table Resolution 2011-01, Supplemental Agreement #1 and Supplemental Agreement #2 until the next regular City Council meeting following a budgetary and financial meeting coordinated with the City Auditor. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Laaker will contact Lamp, Rynearson & Associates regarding an up-to-date construction cost estimate.
Review of One and Six Year Street and Road PlanJulie Ogden, JEO Consulting, explained the plan and its purpose. A public hearing will be held at the February 14, 2011 City Council meeting for the plan approval. Laaker will provide the Council with a summary of highway allocation monies and street maintenance expenses for the past five years.
In 2010 the Citizen’s Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the City Council to use the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) System for the City’s street evaluation process. It was recommended that a committee be formed to incorporate the PASER System for the review of streets in the spring and fall in preparation for the approval of the annual One and Six Year Street and Road Plan. The recommended committee could include: members of the CAP and representatives from City Maintenance, City Engineer and City Council Street Commissioners.
Insurance Consultant Services
Neil Trout, Inspro Insurance, was unable to be in attendance. Motion by Mueller, second by Menke to table the presentation. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Identification Signs for Centennial Park and Johns-Bohn Park DiscussionAnita Oddo was unable to be in attendance. Motion by Menke, second by Tanner to table the presentation. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Citizen’s Advisory Panel ReportThe CAP is working to present a revised Purpose and Need Statement to the City Council at the regular February meeting.
Library ReportMotion by Sather, second by Menke to re-appoint Lee Ann Seikman to a four-year term on the Library Board. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Police ReportThe December report is on file in the city office.
Maintenance, Park & Street ReportSnow removal was discussed.
Office ReportA ball field leaders meeting date will be scheduled for February.
AdjournMotion by Menke, second by Sather to adjourn at 7:40pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Special Meeting and Work Session Minutes
Wednesday, January 5, 2011; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the special meeting to order on Wednesday, January 10, 2011 at 6pm. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller and Gary Sather. Al Tanner was absent. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Budget Work SessionDiscussions were held regarding a plan for reduced spending, strategies to pay for future construction projects, strategies to pay for increasing bond payments and the City’s accounting system. Discussions will continue after the City’s annual audit has been presented to the City Council.
Issuance of Street Improvement Bond Anticipation Notes Financing Street Improvement District 2010-1 the Mill and Overlay of 156 th Street, Bennington Road and Molley Street ProjectJohn Trecek with Ameritas Investment Corp. presented the Street Improvement Bond Anticipation Notes. The note is a one-year temporary that is optional for payment in August.
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to introduce and waive three readings ofORDINANCE NO. 397 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, 2011 SERIES, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF BENNINGTON, NEBRASKA; PROVIDING FOR A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR OF THE NOTES; AGREEING TO ISSUE BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS TO PAY THE NOTES AND ACCRUED INTEREST AT MATURITY AND ORDERING THE PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve Ordinance No. 397. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Ridgewood UpdateGrant Lurvey, City Maintenance has been testing manholes in an attempt to localize the odor problem. Lurvey will ask property owner Dennis Atz to keep a daily log of the monitoring the odor and its intensity.
Other Work Session Topics:Other discussions included a City Business Directory, Public Involvement by citizens and Economic Development.
AdjournMotion by Sather, second by Menke to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:15pm.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 13, 2010; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, December 13, 2010. In attendance were City Council members Kathy Higgins,
Terry Loptin, Dan Menke and Gary Sather. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. November 8, 2010 City Council Meeting MinutesB. November and December 2010 Bills PaidC. Bills Presented for PaymentD. Keno Receipts: November 9%: $2463.91; Unclaimed: $128.49BILLS PAID NOV & DECCITYCox 83.72Connie Ashmore 326.78Mindi Laaker 1,260.33Edward Jones 278.96Employers Federal Tax 2,070.90Employers Federal Tax 132.16Postmaster 58.38Office Depot 21.98Postmaster 30.52Connie Ashmore 280.51Mindi Laaker 1,260.34Edward Jones 284.02Employers Federal Tax 2,211.56Nebraskaland National Bank 51,908.68Connie Ashmore 344.18Mindi Laaker 1,260.34Ed Jones 279.10Employer Federal Tax-941 2,179.40Blue Cross and Blue Shield 744.45COX 84.35Fuzionpoint 201.09JEO 1,848.25JP Cooke 57.06Office Depot 82.42OPPD 487.09People Services 900.00Post Gazette 157.18Qwest 41.04Utilities Service Group 4,014.90Nebraska Dept of Revenue 579.09Bank of Bennington 24.00Inspro 100.00MUD 189.60
University of Nebraska 30.00Young & White 1,620.57CITY TOTAL 75,432.95
FIREOPPD 674.88MUD 190.80FIRE TOTAL 865.68
LIBRARYCox 44.61Carole Thompson 31.04Dalene Clark 217.36Debra Kois 198.66Denise Klaus 20.63Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.93Edward Jones 50.58Ingram 335.72Carole Thompson 52.36Dalene Clark 277.77Debra Kois 231.12Denise Klaus 28.90Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.94Edward Jones 52.66Carole thompson 34.91Dalene Clark 247.42Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.94Debra Kois 224.60Ed Jones 50.93Amazon 55.92Blue Cross and Blue Shield 744.45Cox 115.40Lisa Flaxbeard 4.99Office Depot 223.56OPPD 291.00PSI Plastic Graphics 1,479.05Sam's 331.40Ingram 31.53Deb Kois 28.90MUD 86.60Nebraska Life 28.95Office Depot 239.48
LIBRARY TOTAL 9,102.31
POLICELester Johnson 1,466.81David Friend 97.77John Lichty 77.01Kurt Denker 110.54Mark Kula 209.67Mark Sundermeier 120.12Steven Miserez 39.31Timothy Pittman 1,020.97Edward Jones 104.07David Friend 190.00Greg Scheer 52.42John Lichty 166.53Kurt Denker 72.08Kyle Kramer 137.61Lester Johnson 1,466.81Mark Kula 104.84Steven Miserez 104.16Timothy Pittman 1,020.98Edward Jones 107.05Council Bluffs Treasurers office 60.00Lester Johnson 1,466.82Greg Scheer 58.98John Lichty 71.42Kurt Denker 209.67Kyle Kramer 52.42Mark Kula 306.72Steven Miserez 104.15Timothy Pittman 1,020.97Ed Jones 103.86ABC Termite & Pest Control 42.00Blue Cross and Blue Shield 1,573.10Chief 398.55Cox 91.56Douglas County 76.60Ed Roehr Safety Products 286.89Galls 31.97Greenfield, Inc 26.00Law Enforcement Assoc 284.95Lester Johnson 19.80Metropolitan Chiefs Assoc 25.00
Tim Pittman 34.22Office Depot 72.94OMB Guns 322.96OPPD 297.89Quartermaster Police Supply 262.00Quartermaster 177.88Uniform & Accessories Warehouse 107.97Verizon 122.332 Men & a Shop 180.35Arms & Ammo Sporting Goods 361.88Bank of Bennington 50.00Conoco Phillips 155.45Cubbys 669.05MUD 131.00POLICE TOTAL 15,926.10
PARKSCox 16.27Mark Johnson 198.56Matthew Wickham 327.26Grant Lurvey 680.74Edward Jones 26.73Grant Lurvey 680.73Matthew Wickham 265.13Mark Johnson 122.36Edward Jones 26.73Grant Lurvey 680.74Mark Johnson 113.13Matthew Wickham 109.32Ed Jones 26.73Blue Cross and Blue Shield 744.45Cox 16.27Farm Plan 430.60OPPD 491.71Pride Home Services 320.00Verizon 6.13Home Depot 5.10Cubbys 37.27Rob's Oil Company 190.78Port A Johns 83.12PARKS TOTAL 5,599.86
STREETSCox 16.27Asphalt & Concrete Materials Co 186.66Blue Cross and Blue Shield 744.45Cox 16.27Farm Plan 430.60JEO 12,334.50Linhart 4,500.00Nebraska Sweeping 778.05OPPD 7,859.68Swain 2,425.50Verizon 6.13Home Depot 103.44Cubbys 126.58Rob's Oil Company 572.35STREETS TOTAL 30,100.48
KENO
KENO TOTAL 0.00
GRAND TOTAL 137,027.38
Motion by Menke, second by Sather to approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
156 th Street Mill and Overlay Project, JEO Consulting Julie Ogden, JEO Consulting Group, presented Change Order No.1 deducting $21,164.16 from the contractor’s final pay application. Motion by Loptin, second by Higgins to approve Change Order No. 1. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
The Application for Payment No. 1 & Final for $176,884.58 was presented. Motion by Loptin, second by Menke to approve Application for Payment No. 1 & Final to Western Engineering Co. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
The Recommendation of Acceptance was presented including improvements to be done in the spring of 2011 on a patch repaired in the fall of 2010. There is a one-year warranty on all work performed. Motion by Higgins, second by Menke to approve the Recommendation of Acceptance. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Motion by Loptin, second by Sather to table a recommendation of payment. Roll call vote: Higgins – yes, Loptin – yes, Menke – no, Sather – no, Johnson – no. The motion was denied.
Motion by Sather, second by Higgins to recommend payment with bond anticipation notes totaling $100,000 for six months. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Resolution 2010-13 Providing for the Placement of a “No Parking” Sign on the East Side of North 158 th Street from North Second Street South to North 158 th Plaza Motion by Menke, second by Loptin to approve Resolution 2010-13. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
AdjournMotion by Loptin, second by Higgins to adjourn the meeting at 6:30pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 13, 2010; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, December 13, 2010. In attendance were City Council members Dan Menke, Gordon Mueller, Gary Sather and Al Tanner. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Oath of Office - Newly Elected Council Members Gordon Mueller and Al Tanner
Election of City Council PresidentMotion by Menke, second by Mueller to elect Gary Sather for City Council President. All voted in favor (Sather abstained) and the motion carried.
Approval of AppointmentsA. Health and Safety Commissioners Dan Menke and Gordon MuellerB. Street and Park Commissioners Gary Sather and Al TannerC. Street Superintendent Troy Johnston, JEO ConsultingD. Library Board Ingrid Geiseman and
Konni in den BoschE. Planning Commission Reappointment Mel Valasek
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve appointments as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Consideration of a Revised Preliminary Plat Application including Lots 196-218 for a Future Phase of “The Heritage” - an Area South of the Intersection of Rainwood Road and Rosewater Parkway Mark Westergard, E&A Consulting, explained that Bennington Public School’s original school site in The Heritage was not conducive due to geotechnical issues. The alternative site includes single family lots. The school’s primary entrance will be located on Rosewater Parkway. A portion of Rainwood Road will be constructed. At the request of Douglas County’s Engineering Department, DLR Group conducted a stacking study for vehicles dropping off and loading students before and after school. The length of the platted cul-de-sac does not meet requirements. All other City zoning conditions will be met with the presentation of the final plat.
Johnson opened a public hearing. The assignment of property taxes on the original school site was questioned.
Motion by Sather, second by Menke to approve the Preliminary Plat Application. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Liquor License Application – Chalk Enterprises LLC DBA The Warehouse –David NelsonDavid and Jill Nelson have purchased the previously named Keno Cabana business located at 15409 S. 2nd Street.
Johnson opened a public hearing. Nelson stated that there will be no changes in indoor or outdoor activities. Hours of operation fall within City guidelines.
Motion by Menke, second by Sather to approve a liquor license application for Chalk Enterprises LLC DBA The Warehouse. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Ordinance No. 396 Adopting Text Amendments to Fence Regulations and Zoning Regulations Sections 4.14, 2.03.159 and 2.03.160 Regarding Unique Uses, Fences and Wall HedgesFence regulations currently defined in the zoning regulations refer primarily to residential properties. More extensive fence regulations have been introduced as guidelines for commercial and industrial properties.
Johnson opened a public hearing and there were no comments.
Motion by Sather, second by Tanner to introduce and waive three readings of Ordinance No. 396 AN ORDIANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4.14, 2.03.159 AND 2.03.160 OF THE CITY OF BENNINGTON’S ZONING REGULATIONS AS
ENACTED IN CITY OF BENNINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 328 REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR UNIQUE USES, FENCES AND RETAINING WALLS, AND FENCE DEFINITIONS, AND ALSO PROVIDING FOR NEW AGRICULATURAL, SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY FENCE DEFINITIONS. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Motion by Menke, second by Mueller to approve Ordinance No. 396. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Identification Signs for Centennial Park and Johns-Bohn Park DiscussionIt was suggested that landscaping of some type be placed under the signs.
Citizen’s Advisory Panel ReportJulie Dunn, CAP Chair, stated that the committee has been working on a new purpose and need statement. They have and will be in contact with the fire department, school district and property owners in the project area.
Motion by Sather, second by Mueller to reaffirm the new City Council’s approval of the Citizen’s Advisory Panel as a viable committee. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Nebraska Asst. Attorney General Letter Regarding Reserve Police OfficersChanges to current regulations for reserve officers should be introduced and motioned on by the City Council.
Dornan, Lustgarten & Troia PC, LLO Letter Regarding Bid for Legal ServicesThe Mayor presented a letter from Dornan, Lustgarten & Troia PC, LLO for consideration. The City Attorney suggested there might be some possible conflicts of interest with that firm representing the City. No action was taken.
Library ReportBob Zaruba, Community Center/Library Chair, inquired about a future use plan for the fire department’s portion of the building currently shared with the library.
Police ReportThe results of a speed study conducted after the mill and overlay of 156th Street will lead to further monitoring of speeds in the project area.
Maintenance, Park & Street ReportA sub-committee meeting will be held regarding the continued sewer line problems at Ridgewood.
The maintenance department will purchase a chain saw.
Office ReportA City Council work session will be scheduled for January 5.
AdjournMotion by Sather, second by Menke to adjourn the meeting at 8pm.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 8, 2010; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, November 8, 2010. In attendance were City Council members Kathy Higgins, Terry Loptin, Dan Menke and Gary Sather. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. October 11, 2010 City Council Meeting MinutesB. October and November 2010 Bills PaidC. Bills Presented for PaymentD. Keno Receipts: October 9%: $2313.82; Unclaimed: $148.54BILLS PAID OCT & NOVCITYConnie Ashmore 295.87Mindi Laaker 1,260.34Edward Jones 268.08Bank of Bennington 1,966.84Nebraska Dept of Revenue 909.25Nebraska Workforce Development 501.06Connie Ashmore 502.30Mindi Laaker 1,260.35Edward Jones 276.80US Treasury 2,170.44Postmaster 62.05All Makes 97.31Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45Carmody Plumbing 4,200.00JEO 2,443.50Office Depot 39.64City of Omaha 37,413.26OPPD 291.99People Services 974.55Qwest 41.16
Nebraska Dept of Revenue 558.20Benninton School 600.00MUD 8.84Post Gazette 124.81USG 1,462.50Young & White 1,367.35USG 47.94CITY TOTAL 59,888.88
FIREOPPD 379.44MUD 34.09FIRE TOTAL 413.53
LIBRARYCarole Thompson 56.23Dalene Clark 109.28Debra Kois 258.50Denise Klaus 20.65Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.93Edward Jones 46.94Cox Business Services 45.08Ingram 972.37Carole Thompson 32.97Dalene Clark 290.35Debra Kois 176.77Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.95Edward Jones 53.09Amazon 55.92AudioCraft Publishing 26.67Bank of Bennington-Cash 50.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45Cox 70.88Eastern Library System 15.00OPPD 166.50Addicus Books 14.96MUD 7.30Office Depot 77.23Sams 712.11LIBRARY TOTAL 6,231.13
POLICE
John Lichty 169.20Kenneth Dohrmann 104.61Kyle Kramer 131.04Lester Johnson 1,466.81Timothy Pittman 1,020.97Edward Jones 110.77Verizon 131.02David Friend 110.54Greg Scheer 176.92Lester Johnson 1,466.81Mark Sundermeier 68.80Timothy Pittman 1,020.98Trevor Thrasher 78.63Edward Jones 100.45ABC Termite & Pest Control 42.00Blue Cross Blue Shield 1,573.10Cubbys 1,336.50Don's Pioneer Uniform 22.95Embroidery Connection 34.00Greenfield Inc 831.00Greg Young 1,093.96Hornady 250.00Lester Johnson 17.18Office Depot 125.55OPPD 202.89Southwest Iowa Law Enforcement 60.00Uniform & Accessories 173.80Chief 195.98Law Enforcement Systems 65.25Tim Pittman 14.36Verizon 128.38MUD 131.002 Men and a Shop 324.35The Bullet Hole 256.97Cox 91.52ConocoPhillips Fleet 82.02POLICE TOTAL 13,210.31
PARKSGrant Lurvey 351.88Mark Johnson 122.37Matthew Wickham 233.04Edward Jones 12.79
Verizon 14.19Grant Lurvey 656.10Mark Johnson 210.09Matthew Wickham 276.15Edward Jones 25.68Knudsen Oil 56.59OPPD 259.25Home Depot 266.60Port A Johns 290.00Verizon 4.88Farm Plan 60.42MUD 15.82Cubbys 43.63PARKS TOTAL 2,899.48
STREETSVerizon 14.19Douglas County Engineer 1,721.55JEO 1,898.00Knudsen Oil 169.76OPPD 3,932.03Home Depot 266.60Verizon 4.89Farm Plan 60.41MUD 15.82Cubbys 79.00STREETS TOTAL 8,162.25
KENO Nebraska Dept of Revenue 988.12KENO TOTAL 988.12
GRAND TOTAL 91,793.70
Motion by Loptin, second by Menke to approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
156 th Street Mill and Overlay Project John Trecek with Ameritas spoke regarding interest rates, bond payments and notes for financing the project.
“No Parking” Sign placed on the East Side of North 158 th Street from North Second Street South to North 158 th Plaza
A resolution will be created authorizing “No Parking” signs to be posted from March 15 through August 31. A letter of notice will be sent to property owners affected.
Library ReportRepresentatives from the Library-Community Center Committee will ask the City for an opinion of future use of the fire barn and formalized support for the project.
Police ReportPreliminary statistics from the radar trailer posted on 156th Street will be analyzed for rates of speed.
Maintenance, Park & Street ReportUtilities Service Group will televise sewer lines in Ridgewood.
Office ReportThe annual audit has begun.
AdjournMotion by Sather, second by Loptin to adjourn the meeting at 6:40pm.
City of BenningtonCity Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 11, 2010; 6 p.m.City Office, 15514 Warehouse Street
Bennington, NE402-238-2375
Roll Call – Open Meetings ActMayor Mary Johnson called the regular monthly meeting to order on Monday, October 11, 2010. In attendance were City Council members Kathy Higgins, Dan Menke and Gary Sather. Terry Loptin was absent. City Clerk, Mindi Laaker, identified the location of the Open Meetings Act that is available to the public.
Approval of Consent AgendaA. September 13, 2010 City Council Meeting MinutesB. September and October 2010 Bills PaidC. Bills Presented for PaymentD. Keno Receipts: September 9%: $1578.37; Unclaimed: $32.50E. Red Ribbon Drug Prevention ProclamationF. Read Aloud to a Child Month ProclamationMotion by Higgins, second by Menke to approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.BILLS PAID SEPT & OCTCITYConnie Ashmore 424.04Mindi Laaker 1,260.33
Edward Jones 290.00Bank of Bennington 2,386.46Postmaster 96.54Connie Ashmore 519.37Mindi Laaker 1,260.34Edward Jones 290.36Bank of Bennington 2,331.94Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45EMC Insurance Companies 20.00Office Depot 40.24People Service 1,000.00City of Omaha 9,871.20JEO 1,241.50SID 531 947.00Qwest 41.19Nebraska Municipal Clerks Assoc 25.00Nebraska Labor Law Poster Serv 57.25City of Omaha 4,291.25Douglas County Post Gazette 266.86Fuzionpoint 192.50JEO 4,230.00MUD 205.00Young & White 579.75Bank of Bennington 6,111.25Bank of Bennington 70,000.00Cox 83.84Office Depot 25.00CITY TOTAL 108,832.66
FIRERural Fire Dept 11,752.68MUD 203.00FIRE TOTAL 11,955.68
LIBRARYCarole Thompson 50.43Dalene Clark 325.38Debra Kois 326.08Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.94Edward Jones 54.31Dalene Clark 302.91Debra Kois 242.46
Lisa Flaxbeard 1,113.94Edward Jones 53.53Blue Cross Blue Shield 744.45Cox Business Service 75.83Office Depot 35.99Junior Library Guild 334.80Sam's Club 944.16Ingram 38.39Lisa Flaxbeard 6.00Window Tinting Co 252.00MUD 93.00Nebraska Library Commission 532.10Office Depot 14.49LIBRARY TOTAL 6,654.19
POLICEDavid Friend 65.52Greg Scheer 227.31John Lichty 83.19Kenneth Dohrmann 187.01Kurt Denker 116.93Lester Johnson 1,466.81Mark Kula 131.04Mark Sundermeier 155.23Melvin Rowe 94.66Timothy Pittman 1,241.07Edward Jones 121.77David Friend 229.07John Lichty 107.90Kenneth Dohrmann 94.46Lester Johnson 1,637.55Timothy Pittman 1,246.45Edward Jones 125.55Alamar Uniforms 47.94Blue Cross Blue Shield 1,573.10Electronic Engineering 2,665.75Greg Young 298.26Police Officers Assoc of Ne 45.00Lester Johnson 53.03Law Enforcement Assoc Inc 70.00ABC Termite & Pest Control 42.00Arms & Ammo 429.88Badger Car Wash 100.00
Creative Sercies of New England 212.95Great Plains Uniforms, LLC 39.95Greg Young 28.95Jensen Tire 171.88MUD 131.00Office Depot 104.98Police Officers Assoc of Neb. 20.002 Men & A Shop 116.27Conoco Phillips Fleet 167.96Cox 92.37Freelinc 276.75Uniform & Accessories Warehouse 58.91POLICE TOTAL 14,078.45
PARKSGrant Lurvey 436.77Mark Johnson 115.43Matthew Wickham 288.18Edward Jones 16.34David Bressman 126.41Grant Lurvey 373.95Mark Johnson 288.59Matthew Wickham 224.03Edward Jones 13.70Lawson Products 417.57Bennington Equipment 95.97CleanUp Containers 150.00MUD 101.50Port A Johns 255.20Cox 16.27Cubbys 45.20PARKS TOTAL 2,965.11
Consideration of a Revised Preliminary Plat Application including Lots 196-218 for a Future Phase of “The Heritage” - an Area South of the Intersection of Rainwood Road and Rosewater Parkway E & A Consulting will resubmit the preliminary plat in the near future. Revisions to the plat have been requested by the City and Douglas County has recommended a traffic study.
2010-2011 Salary Ordinance No. 395Motion by Sather, second by Higgins to introduce and waive three readings of Ordinance No. 395 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BENNINGTON, DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO AND AMENDING THE SALARIES OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BENNINGTON, NEBRASKA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Motion by Higgins, second by Sather to approve Ordinance No. 395. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Citizens Advisory Panel–New Member RecommendationsMotion by Sather, second by Menke to approve Shawn Claeys, Shirley McDonald and Matt John as new members to the Citizens Advisory Panel. Roll call vote: Higgins – no, Menke – yes and Sather – yes. Motion carried.
Veteran’s Memorial Park – Diane Warrick, American Legion AuxiliaryMotion by Higgins, second by Menke to support preliminary ideas for a Veteran’s Memorial Park located south of the police station. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Library Community Center Discussion – Lisa Flaxbeard, LCC CommitteeFlaxbeard indicated that members of the LLC Committee were reaching out to community organizations and city committees attempting to generate interest in a library and community center.
Library ReportThe September report is on file in the city office.
Police ReportMotion by Menke, second by Sather to approve part time new hire Steve Miserez. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Maintenance, Park & Street Report
Utilities Service Group will jet sewer lines in Ridgewood.
Office Report156th Street, Bennington Road and Molley Street improvements are scheduled to begin this week.
Midwest Early Corvette Club donated $500 to the City in appreciation for support in the Bennington Car Show held in September.
Adjourn TimeMotion by Higgins, second by Menke to adjourn the meeting at 7pm. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
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