City of Yutan

March Regular Meeting Minutes

March 30, 2023

Yutan City Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
7:00 p.m. Yutan VFW

EXTRACT FROM MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUTAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAUNDERS, STATE OF NEBRASKA HELD AT THE CITY OFFICE IN SAID CITY ON THE 21^st DAY OF MARCH 2023, AT 7:00 p.m.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting notice, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Posting Notice attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given to Mayor Egr and all members of the Yutan City Council, and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of the notice and the agenda is attached to these minutes. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Kelly. Councilmembers Thompson, Schimenti, Chittenden, and Peterson were present. Mayor Kelly informed all the individuals present of the location of the Open Meetings Act and Code of Conduct. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

1.       Consent Agenda
   1. Approve Minutes of February 21, 2023, Regular Meeting
   2. Approve Minutes of March 2, 2023, Special Meeting
   3. Treasures Report
   4. Claims: ARCS- LLC $12,104.18; All Star Plumbing LLC $4343.53; Brandy Gahan $222.70; Canon $106.00; Capital Business Systems, INC. $134.75; Cardmember Services $4683.87; CJ Heaton $1089.85; Cubby’s $783.99; Eakes Office Solutions $141.23; ECS Technology Solutions $243.80; Elite Vehicle Outfitters $17824.89; Gramp’s Sawdust Factory, LLC $250.00; Holiday In Express Kearney $783.53; IBTS $750.00; JEO Consulting Group $3357.50; Justin Case Enterprises $688.42; Lowes $4442.54; M.U.D. $789.25; Mike Kelly $71.70; Nebraska Department of Revenue $1791.32; Nebraska Department of Revenue Charitable Gaming Division $386.94; Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab $671.00; NMC Cat $729.68; NMPP $5558.00; One Call Concepts $5.56; OPPD $4814.89; Pitney Bowes Purchase Power $34.06; Road Runner Transportation LLC $322.50; The Lincoln National Life Insurance $215.40; Tim Hannan $27.71; Time Management Systems $120.00; USPS $94.00; Wahoo-Waverly-Ashland Newspaper $266.50; Yutan Veterans Country Club $50.00; Workman HVAC $15000.00; T-Rowe Price $1576.03; Yutan Legion Baseball $500.00; Payroll $28421.34; Total $113096.66.

2.       Open Discussion from the Public

Kent Schimenti – voiced concern with the updated off-street parking ordinance and how it was being enforced, and inquired to the number of letters sent out.  Chief Hannan said the 31 letters have been sent with more coming.  Schimenti also asked about contradictions in various ordinances and felt that the city was picking and choosing which ones we enforced, he suggested a full-time police officer keep up with the demands. 

Brett Lawton – Expressed support for a chicken ordinance, and asked why the city doesn’t ask for neighbor permission for other pets/animals.

Justin Barney – Expressed support for a chicken ordinance, and updated the group that he has 23 signatures to date.  Would like to meet with the council to come to an agreement on chickens.

Tom Sieburg – Expressed concerns with the updates to the off-street parking ordinance and felt there were too many loose ends with the specifications on what would be required for a parking area. 

3. Presentations from Guests
   1. Library Director Laurie Van Ackeren presented her annual report to the Mayor and Council.  Administrator Heaton also notified the Mayor and Council that the Yutan Library had been recognized as a Star Library  

4. Ordinances and Public Hearings
   1. None

5.       Resolutions
   1. None

6. Other Action Items
   1. First State Insurance Renewal – Pam Siroky presented the annual insurance renewal to the Mayor and Council, the renewal did have an increase over last year, mostly due to increased valuations.  A motion to accept the renewal in the amount of $47,234.00 was made by Thompson and Seconded by Chittenden.  Upon Roll Call, the Vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Schimenti, Chittenden, Peterson.  NO: None.  Motion Carried.
   2. SRF Funding Changes Authorization – Heaton discussed with the council that approval to amend the SRF loan terms was needed to proceed with the loan documents.  A motion to approve the updated loan terms and documents for SRF project C318035 for the lift station improvement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign was made by Thompson and Seconded by Chittenden. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Schimenti, Chittenden, Peterson.  NO: None.  Motion Carried.
   3. PTO Liquor License Approval – A Motion to Approve the PTO Liquor License was made by Chittenden and Seconded by Peterson.  Upon Roll Call, the Vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Schimenti, Chittenden, Peterson.  NO: None.  Motion Carried.
   4. Pay Application 8 Midtown Plumbing – A Motion to approve Pay Application #8 in the amount of $9077.25 was made by Thompson and Seconded By Chittenden.  Upon Roll Call, the Vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Schimenti, Chittenden, Peterson.  NO: None.  Motion Carried.
   5. Storm Sirens Maintenance Agreement Blue Valley Public Safety – Heaton discussed the renewal of the annual maintenance agreement with BVPS to maintain the storm sirens, this year’s annual maintenance was completed on March 15^th.  A motion to approve the annual agreement and the payment of $1758.00 was made by Schimenti and Seconded by Thompson.  Upon Roll Call, the Vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Schimenti, Chittenden, Peterson.  NO: None.  Motion Carried.

7. Discussion Items
   1. None

8. Supervisor Reports
   1. Library Director – Submitted and Reviewed.
   2. Utility Superintendent – Submitted and Reviewed
   3. Police Chief - Submitted and Reviewed
   4. City Administrator - Submitted and Reviewed

9. Items for Next Meeting Agenda
   1. Thompson would like to discuss the addition of a dog park on the next agenda.  Also would like to get some information on removing the grain bins along the railroad tracks at Vine St. 

Meeting Adjourned – The motion to adjourn at 7:52 was made by Thompson and Seconded by Peterson.  Upon Roll Call, the Vote was as follows YEA: Thompson, Schimenti, Chittenden, Peterson.  NO: None.  Motion Carried.

NEXT MEETING DATE – April 18, 2023, 7:00 P.M.

Keith M. Kelly

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Brandy Gahan

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