DECEMBER 20, 2021 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 20, 2021, at the Fort Calhoun Council Chambers, 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, Nick Schuler, and Bob Prieksat. Member John Kelly was absent. 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 15, 2021 City Council minutes, Treasures Report for November 2021, November 29, 2021 Enhancement Committee minutes, November 29, 2021 Christmas in Calhoun minutes, Maintenance Report, November 2021 Washington County Sheriff’s Statistics Mayor Robinson presented the bills. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve the following bills: ABE'S TRASH SERVICE, INC. - 302.26, ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING - 187.44, AFLAC - 166.83, 39.71, ALICIA KOZIOL -66.88, AMERICAN BROADBAND - 511.96, BOBCAT OF OMAHA - 102.30, BOK FINANCIAL - 1353.33, 2700.00, 2045.00, BOMGAARS - 927.94, CHASE BANK - 2062.50, CITY OF BLAIR - 2870.82, CONOCO FLEET - 365.39, CORE & MAIN - 216.96, 21.79, DEB SUTHERLAND - 45.46, EFTPS - 1391.04, 325.32, 916.64, ENTERPRISE MEDIAGROUP - 8.10, 15.30, 81.45, 7.20, HOSE & HANDLING, INC. - 18.02, IDEAL PURE WATER - 23.99, IIMC - 175.00, JEANNE KNIGHT - 600.00, JENSON SHIRES - 750.00, JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC.- 1940.00, 150.00, 536.25, 1000.00, 112.50, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL - 729.48, JUDY BOYD - 168.78, LOGOS PLUS - 359.52, M.U.D. - 199.50, NE MUNICIPAL POWER POOL - 5265.00, NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENV LAB - 15.00, NEBRAKSA DEQ - 15166.61, 115.00, 115.00, 115.00, NEBRASKA DEPT OF REV - 389.48, NEBRASKA SALES TAX - 2074.11, O.P.P.D. - 2480.48, ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC - 23.07, PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER N.R. D. - 4285.09, 1343.22, QUILL CORPORATION - 43.98, 21.58, TALBOT LAW OFFICE - 406.00, THE AMERICAN FUNSD GROUP - 1555.61, THE SIGN DEPOT - 190.00, VERIZON WIRELESS - 123.06, VISA - 5149.06, WASHINGTON CO. REG. OF DEEDS - 160.00, WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF - 6160.35, Total – 68691.36; with all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve Pay Application No. 1 and Final from Midwest Excavating Services, LLC in the amount of $26,451.07 for the 2020 14th Street Headwall Improvements. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve final acceptance of the 2020 14th Street Headwall Improvements. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve Resolution 2021-18 Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Council reviewed the street sweeper bids. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Bowser to award the contract to the lowest bidder, Midwest Machinery Co, for $75,000. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Council discussed the purchase of a new sheriff's vehicle (2022 Ford PUV Interceptor). Member Bowser made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to purchase the 2022 Ford without trading-in the Tahoe. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve the Release of Utility Easements on Lots 5 & 6 in Welchert-Knight Commercial Park Addition. With members Prieksat and Schuler voting “Aye”, Bowser voting “Nay”, motion carried. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve the Franchise Agreement with Cox Communications. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Schuler made a motion, second by Bowser to elect Bob Prieksat as City Council President. With members Bowser and Schuler voting “Aye”, member Prieksat abstaining, motion carried. Mayor Robinson made the following 2022 appointments: City Clerk-Alicia Koziol; Treasurer-Katie Knight; City Attorney-Edmond E. Talbot III; Park Commissioner-John Kelly; Sewer Commissioner-Andy Bowser; Street Commissioner-Bob Prieksat; Water Commissioner-Nick Schuler; City Engineer, Lucas Billesbach, PE, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.; Street Superintendent: Steven Parr, Principal, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.; Planning Commission: Nate Dougherty (2022-2024); Park Board: Kris Richardson; James Totten; Sara Ruthven (2022-2024); Enhancement Committee: Cheri Oelke; Jackie Henderson; Beth Dietman (2022-2024); Board of Adjustment: Eric Herbert; Dave Romans; Paul Oestmann; Mike Smith (2022-2024) Following a motion and vote, Mayor Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:39 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 PT 1-4-22
