DECEMBER 19, 2022 CC MINUTES A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, was held in open and public session at 7:00, on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the Fort Calhoun Council Chamber, 110 S 14th St, in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication, said form of notice being a designated method for giving notice, an affidavit of publication being attached to these minutes. Advance notice of this meeting was also given to the Mayor and all Council Members. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council Members. Please note that the meeting minutes are not approved until the next regular City Council meeting. On roll call, the following Council Members answered present: Andy Bowser, John Kelly, Bob Prieksat and Nick Schuler. Mayor Robinson 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 in the room where the meeting was being held. Mayor Robinson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. With a quorum present, Mayor Robinson presided, and the clerk recorded the proceedings. The following consent agenda items were approved: November 21, 2022 City Council minutes; Treasures Report for November; November 28, 2022 and December 2, 2022 Enhancement Committee minutes; November 28, 2022 Christmas in Calhoun minutes; Maintenance Report; November 2022 Washington County Sheriff’s Statistics Mayor Robinson presented the bills. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve the following bills: ABE'S PORTABLES - 125.00, ABE'S TRASH SERVICE, INC. - 348.75, AFLAC - 118.95, 16.25, BADGER BODY & TRUCK EQUIP CO - 40.00, BLAIR ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY - 12178.49, BLAIR ACE HARDWARE - 71.97, 63.96, BLAIR YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION - 2500.00, BCBS OF NE - 3,185.33, BOK FINANCIAL - 175801.28, 2700.00, 1300.00, BOMGAARS - 106.32, CENTRAL TAX & BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - 120.00, CHASE BANK - 1375.00, CITY OF BLAIR - 2637.83, COLONIAL RESEARCH - 1204.85, CONNIE'S BLAIR BAKERY - 252.00, CONOCO FLEET - 519.86, CORE & MAIN - 416.36, CORNHUSKER PRESS - 72.00, EFTPS – 1455.84, 340.48, 915.37, ELECTRIC PUMP, INC. - 8056.00, ENTERPRISE MEDIA GROUP - 9.90, 32.85, FASTWYRE BROADBAND - 468.43, IDEAL PURE WATER - 17.75, JDW MIDWEST, LLC - 590.11, JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC. - 7755.00, 1735.00, KAMB & C ENTERPRISES - 65.00, LOGOS PLUS - 590.00, LONG'S OK TIRE STORE - 704.00,M.U.D. - 359.90, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS - 733.51, MUTUAL OF OMAHA - 36.00, 18.00, NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENV LAB - 15.00, NEBRAKSA DEQ - 15092.11, NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE – 394.94, NEBRASKA SALES TAX - 2288.67, 2220.98, OPPD – 3129.67, ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC - 31.82, PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER N. R. D. - 5716.15, 1295.64, ROCK HARD CONCRETE, INC - 33745.75, TALBOT LAW OFFICE - 612.50, THE AMERICAN FUNDS GROUP - 1824.53 , VISA - 1824.53, WASHINGTON CO. REG. OF DEEDS - 16.00, WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF - 6493.76, WASHINGTON COUNTY TREASURER - 132.65, Total – 290366.57; with all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Julie Ashton, Washington County Museum, presented the finalized aluminum and pedestal signs and discussed the locations they will be placed. City Engineer, Lucas Billesbach, gave an update on 7th and Monroe Intersection Improvements. The concrete is poured. They ran into issue with ponding water and will likely get it resolved in spring. The intersection is set to open Wednesday, December 21st. Lucas gave an update on the Lift Station Flood Protection Improvements. Lucas gave an update on the Strategic Planning Process. They generated 82 responses from the surveys. The final plan will be presented in January for adoption. Lucas gave an update on the Adams Street Plaza – Group B – Restroom and Shelter. The Request for Proposals was publicized, and submittals are due January 5th. Member Kelly made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve an amendment to the agreement with Embris Group for the Strategic and Capital Improvements plans to add additional services for additional public outreach in an amount not to exceed $3,500.00. With members Kelly, Prieksat, and Schuler voting “Aye”, member Bowser voting “Nay”, motion carried. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve the appointment of John Sutherland to the selection committee for the Adams Street Corridor Group B improvement project. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. The final reading of Ordinance 798 - Authorizing Issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2022 was tabled. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve Resolution 2022-16 Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Kelly made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve Resolution 2022-17 Traffic Control - No Parking on Monroe St (from 13th to 11th). With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned Sine Die at 7:36 p.m. City Attorney, Edmond Talbot, administer the Oath of Office to Mayor Robinson. Mayor Robinson administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Bob Prieksat and Council Member Nick Schuler. Mayor Robinson reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:44 p.m. On roll call, the following Council Members answered present: Nick Schuler, John Kelly, Andy Bowser, and Bob Prieksat. Member Kelly nominated Bob Prieksat as City Council President. Mayor Robinson made the following 2023 appointments: City Clerk-Alicia Koziol; Treasurer-Katie Knight; Code Enforcement Officer-Dan Kougias; City Attorney-Edmond E. Talbot III; Park Commissioner-John Kelly; Sewer Commissioner-Nick Schuler; Street Commissioner-Andy Bowser; Water Commissioner-Bob Prieksat; City Engineer, Lucas Billesbach, Embris Group.; Street Superintendent: Steven Parr, Principal, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.; Planning Commission: Eric Herbert, Aaron Schrum (2023-2025); Park Board: Karli Johnson (2023-2025) Board of Adjustment appointment will be made next month. Council discussed a date for a council workshop at the beginning of the year. The date will be Saturday, February 4th at 9:00 a.m. Following a motion and vote, Mayor Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Mitch Robinson, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Koziol, City Clerk The complete text of the minutes is available at and are on file in the office of the City Clerk, 110 South 14th Street: available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. ZNEZ ENT 12-23-22
