SEPTEMBER 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, September 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, Council President Prieksat presided, and the clerk recorded the proceedings. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve adding the August 24,2022 Special City Council meeting minutes to the consent agenda. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. The following consent agenda items were approved: August 15, 2022 City Council minutes; Treasures Report for August; September 12, 2022 Planning Commission minutes; September 8, 2022 Park Committee minutes; July 25, 2022 Enhancement Committee minutes; September 7, 2022 Christmas in Calhoun minutes; Maintenance Report; August 2022 Washington County Sheriff’s Statistics; August 24, 2022 Special City Council minutes Mayor Robinson presented the bills. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve the following bills: ABE'S PORTABLES - 250.00, ABE'S TRASH SERVICE, INC. - 348.75, ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING - 187.44, AFLAC - 166.83, 39.71, ALICIA KOZIOL - 245.00, BLUECROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBR - 12741.32, BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF NE - 2461.39, BOMGAARS - 402.95, BOWSER TRANSFER LLC - 565.40, CHASE BANK - 65000.00, 5758.75, CITY OF BLAIR - 3016.27, CONOCO FLEET - 687.56, CORE & MAIN - 240.22, CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE - 779.87, EFTPS - 1252.20, 292.86, 740.71, EMBRIS GROUP, LLC - 2887.50, ENTERPRISE MEDIA GROUP - 9.45, 65.25, 8.55, 45.45, 17.55,124.65, FASTWYRE BROADBAND - 476.02, IDEAL PURE WATER - 41.51, JDW MIDWEST, LLC -1074.52, JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC. - 1457.50, LEAGUE OF NEBR. MUNICIPALITIES - 4051.00, M.U.D. - 85.22, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS - 1481.60, MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, INC./NE - 149.89, MUTUAL OF OMAHA - 72.00, MY INDEPENDECE DAY - 500.00, NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENV LAB - 410.00, NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE - 320.31, NEBRASKA SALES TAX - 2343.81, OPPD - 3321.75, ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC - 48.26, PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER N. R. D. - 15698.80, 2267.37, POSTMASTER - 185.68, TALBOT LAW OFFICE - 770.00, THE AMERICAN FUNDS - 1504.92, THIELE GEOTECH, INC. - 1262.00, UTILITIES SECTION-LEAGUE - 518.00, VERIZON WIRELESS - 128.73, VISA - 488.62, WASHINGTON CO. REG. OF DEEDS - 34.00,WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF - 6160.35, WASHINGTON COUNTY TREASURER - 4300.23, Total – 147.487.72; with all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. The public hearing relating to APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FROM MICHAEL & KIMBERLY SZLACHETKA FOR A REPLAT OF REVISED LOT 6 BLK 11, CITY OF FORT CALHOUN, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA opened at 7:05 p.m. There were no written or public comments. The public hearing closed at 7:06 p.m. The public hearing relating to THE ONE & SIX YEAR STREET PLAN FOR THE CITY OF FORT CALHOUN opened at 7:06 p.m. There were no written comments. Lucas Billesbach, City Engineer, reviewed the numerous projects in the plan. The public hearing closed at 7:09 p.m. The public hearing relating to WATER RATE SCHEDULE FOR USERS OF THE CITY WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF FORT CALHOUN, NEBRASKA opened at 7:09 p.m. There were no written or public comments. The public hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. The public hearing relating to SEWER RATE SCHEDULE FOR USERS OF THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF FORT CALHOUN, NEBRASKA opened at 7:10 p.m. There were no written or public comments. The public hearing closed at 7:11 p.m. Lori Lammers, Enhancement Committee, request to close part of 15th Street at West Market Square Park on October 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 for the annual Trunk-or-Treat event. Council and Lammers discussed different options for closing the street. Member Kelly made a motion seconded by member Bowser to close Monroe Street and 15th Street and leaving the intersection open. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Lucas Billesbach gave an update on 7th and Monroe Intersection Project. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Kelly to approve Resolution 2022-5 Szlachetka Replat of Revised Lot 6 Block 11. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Schuler made a motion seconded by member Prieksat to approve Resolution 2022-6 Adopting the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Prieksat introduced Ordinance 791 - Vacating a portion of Court Street and made a motion to waive the three readings. Member Schuler seconded the motion. With members Kelly, Prieksat, and Schuler voting “Aye”, and Bowser voting “Nay”, motion carried. Member members Schuler, Kelly, and Prieksat voting “Aye”, and Bowser voting “Nay”, motion carried. Member Kelly introduced Ordinance 793 - Setting Rates for Water Charges and made a motion to waive the three readings. Member Prieksat seconded the motion. . With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Kelly made a motion for final approval and member Schuler seconded. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Kelly introduced Ordinance 794 - Setting Rates for Sewer Charges and made a motion to waive the three readings. Member Schuler seconded the motion. . With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Kelly made a motion for final approval and member Prieksat seconded. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve Resolution 2022-7 Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance Form 2022. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Prieksat introduced Ordinance 795 - 2022 Fee Schedule and made a motion to waive the three readings. Member Schuler seconded the motion. . With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Kelly made a motion for final approval and member Schuler seconded. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Schuler introduced Ordinance 796 - Creating Street Improvement District No. 2022-2 and made a motion to waive the three readings. Member Prieksat seconded the motion. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Bowser made a motion for final approval and member Schuler seconded. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Kelly to approve Resolution 2022-8 Acknowledging an Official Incorporation Date for the City of Fort Calhoun. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve Resolution 2022-9 Authorizing Submission of Grant Application(s). With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Council discussed the shooting range lease agreement between the City of Fort Calhoun, Washington County Sheriff's Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Omaha Police Department. There was opposition and questions from the public regarding the location, hours, and noise. Council and the Washington County Sheriff addressed the questions and concerns and said there will be a public hearing(s) for a Conditional Use Permit in the future where the public will have the chance to express their concerns. The farm lease between the City of Fort Calhoun and C.E.M. Shaner Farms will remain in place. Member Prieksat made a motion seconded by member Schuler to approve the Law Enforcement Services Contract renewal for 2022-2023. With all members voting “Aye”, motion carried. Following a motion and vote, Mayor Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 8:21 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 9-30-22
