JULY 19, 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, July 19, 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: John Kelly, Andy Bowser, 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: June 21, 2021 City Council minutes, Treasures Report for June 2021, July 6, 2021 Planning Commission minutes, July 8, 2021 Park Committee minutes, June 28, 2021 Enhancement Committee minutes, Maintenance Report, June 2021 Washington County Sheriff’s Statistics Mayor Robinson presented the bills. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve the following bills: A P PLUMBING – 500.00, ABE’S PORTABLES - 125.00, ABE'S TRASH SERVICE, INC. – 283.56, ACCESS SYSTEMS – 363.54, ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING – 187.44, AFLAC – 413.08, AMERICAN BROADBAND – 518.39, BOMGAARS – 115.31, BOWSER TRANSFER LLC – 723.51, CARQUEST – 171.48. CHASE BANK – 41990.00, CITY OF BLAIR – 3176.51, CLINE WILLIAMS – 235.00, CONOCO FLEET – 608.76, CORE & MAIN – 186.08, EFTPS – 4486.48, ELECTRIC PUMP, INC. – 16776.26, ENTERPRISE MEDIA GROUP – 777.55, FC SCHOOLS – 15000.00, HENTON TRENCHING INC – 1097.50, JDW MIDWEST, LLC – 578.49, JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC. – 1575.00, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS – 275.27, MATT PARROT – 768.25, MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC – 98.03, NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENV LAB – 500.00, NEBRASKA DEPT OF REV – 636.99, NEBRASKA SALES TAX – 4116.77, NEW FRONTIER INS – 625.00, O.P.P.D. – 3300.26, ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC – 29.23, PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER N. R. D. – 9297.46, POSTMASTER – 150.84, THE AMERICAN FUNDS GROUP – 2770.40, THE BOOKKEEPING COMPANY – 200.00, UNITED HEALTHCARE – 5466.84, VERIZON - 123.39, VISA – 1341.20, WASHINGTON COUNTY REG OF DEEDS – 10.00, WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF – 6008.74, Total – 125607.61; with all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. The public hearing to CONSIDER THE ANNEXATION OF AREA 2018-4: TAX LOT 28 LYING IN SECTION 12, T17N, R12E OF THE 6TH P.M., WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA opened at 7:04 p.m. There were no written comments. Jeff and Kelly Shaner voiced their concerns on the City’s growth and development plans and asked Council to follow the recommendations from the Planning Commission’s previous meeting. The public hearing closed at 7:11 p.m. The public hearing to CONSIDER THE ANNEXATION OF AREA 2018-12: TAX LOTS 61, 62, 96, 112, 113, 121, 122 AND 163 ALL LYING IN SECTION 11, T17N, R12E OF THE 6TH P.M., WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA opened at 7:011 p.m. There were no written comments. Rachel Mattison voiced her concerns about the City’s growth and development, septic systems vs. city sewer, zoning, and the township road’s ownership. Jon Genoways voiced his concern about the septic systems vs. city sewer as well as Clint Lewis. The public hearing closed at 7:23 p.m. The public hearing to CONSIDER THE ANNEXATION OF AREA 2018-16: TAX LOTS 82 AND 111 ALL LYING IN SECTION 11, T17N, R12E OF THE 6TH P.M., WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA opened at 7:011 p.m. There were no written and no public comments. The public hearing closed at 7:24 p.m. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Kelly to approve $15,000.00 in Keno funds for the Elementary School playground equipment. With three members voting “Aye”, motion carried The Council reviewed the 4 bids for a used street sweeper. After further discussion and lack of motion, no bids were awarded. Member Schuler introduced Ordinance 779; Annexation of Tax Lot 28 (12-17-2) and made a motion to go forward with the first reading. Member Kelly seconded the motion. With one member voting “Aye”, two members voting “Nay”, and one member “Abstaining”, motion failed. Member Schuler introduced Ordinance 780; Annexation of Tax Lots 61, 62, 96, 112, 113, 121, 122 & 163 (11-17-12) and made a motion to go forward with the first reading. Member Kelly seconded the motion. With two members voting “Aye”, two members voting “Nay”, and the mayor voting “Nay”, motion failed. Member Kelly introduced Ordinance 781; Annexation of Tax Lots 82 & 111 (11-17-12) and made a motion to go forward with the first reading. Member Schuler seconded the motion. With two members voting “Aye”, two members voting “Nay”, and the mayor voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve Resolution 2021-10 – Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Kelly made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve the Sparq Meetings Agreement, Tier 2. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Following a motion and vote, Mayor Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Mitch Robinson, Mayor ATTEST: Katie Knight, City Treasurer 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 7-23-21
