Regular Meeting
November 16, 2010
The Mayor and Council
of the City of Fairbury met in regular session in the Council Chambers
located at 612 D Street, Fairbury, Nebraska, on the 16th day of
November 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Homer L. Ward called the meeting to
order.
Notice of meeting was
given in advance thereof by publication in the Fairbury Journal News,
Fairbury, Nebraska, the designated method of giving notice, as shown by
affidavit of publication. The Open Meetings Act was posted in the meeting
room and pointed out by Mayor Ward as required by law.
Roll call found the
following Council Members present: Doug Brown, Ed Friesen, Roger Bailey, Tim
Polson, Phil Rogge, Brad Kuzelka, and Kelly Davis. Absent: Shirley Bender.
Mayor Ward called for
the submittal of forms to request future agenda items. No forms were
submitted during the meeting.
Mayor Ward read the
Consent Agenda:
1.
Approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 2, 2010.
2.
Approval of claims.
3.
Approval of the October 2010
Reconciliation Report.
4.
Approval of the appointment of
Cory DeFrain to the Safety Committee.
5.
Approval of the reappointments
of Bill Runge, Ron Schacht, and Paul Schramm to the Planning Commission.
Terms to expire September 2013.
6.
Approval of the resignation of
Janell Gibson from the Museum Board.
7.
Approval of the appointment of
Mary Ann Willis to the Museum Board. Term to expire July 2013.
Bailey moved to approve
the Consent Agenda. Motion seconded by Rogge. On roll call, Polson,
Bailey, Friesen, Brown, Rogge, Kuzelka, and Davis voted “yes.” Bender
absent. Motion carried.
Friesen moved to set
the Public Hearing regarding the request for changes to Article 5, Section
5.18 – HD of the City of Fairbury Zoning Regulations – 2005 Edition
(Historic District – Overlay) for December 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Motion
seconded by Brown. On roll call,
Polson, Bailey, Friesen, Brown,
Rogge, Kuzelka, and Davis voted “yes.” Bender absent. Motion carried.
Davis moved to
approve, as proposed, the renewal of the Maintenance Agreement between the
City of Fairbury and the Nebraska Department of Roads for the period of
January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Motion seconded by Friesen. Mayor
Ward stated this agreement is the same as the previous year – just the time
period has changed. On roll call,
Polson, Bailey, Brown, Friesen, Rogge, Kuzelka, and Davis voted “yes.”
Bender absent. Motion carried.
Friesen moved to
approve the agreement for Professional Services ~ City Engineer “Project”
between the City of Fairbury and Olsson Associates. Motion seconded by
Kuzelka. Mayor Ward stated this agreement is the same as the previous
agreement – just time to renew. On roll call,
Polson, Bailey, Friesen, Brown,
Rogge, Kuzelka, and Davis voted “yes.” Bender absent. Motion carried.
Brown moved to approve
appointing Jerry Hain as the Certified City Street Superintendent for
January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 for determining incentive payment for
2010. Motion seconded by Davis. Mayor Ward stated this ensures the flow
of Highway Incentive Payment dollars which would not be allowed if the City
did not have a certified Street Superintendent. Council member Phil Rogge
wanted to ensure everyone that Mick Hynek is still the City Street
Superintendent. On roll call,
Polson, Bailey, Brown, Friesen, Rogge, Kuzelka, and Davis voted “yes.”
Bender absent. Motion carried.
Within the City
Administrator’s report, Joseph Parker stated he will not be at the next
Council meeting as he has been subpoenaed to appear in court in Iowa.
Council member Kelly Davis thanked Parker for the report he had in the
Council packets regarding work related issues.
Little Blue Area
Development Corporation member Tim Polson thanked the Council for returning
the questionnaire forms for the Community Needs Assessment Survey which will
help determine the Low to Moderate Income (LMI) for our City – we need this
to apply for grants. Polson stated the Little Blue Area Development
Corporation met last evening and went over the forms that were returned and
decided what questions to ask on the surveys that will be sent to randomly
selected households. Polson stated they will be sending this information to
Shawn Kaskie from the University of Nebraska in Kearney who will be
conducting the study for us. Kaskie is the Director of the Center for Rural
Research and Development (CRRD). Polson stated they will need the help of
the Council and others on January 30, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. to help pick up the
surveys that are not returned. They will need a minimum of 26 people, in
groups of two, to help with this project. A training meeting will be held
before this so everyone is familiar with the project. Need to have 100%
returned – this is very crucial to be able to receive grants.
Council member Phil
Rogge thanked the Council for allowing him to serve on the Council and
appreciated everyone’s patience. Rogge also thanked Mayor Ward for asking
him to serve on the Council. Rogge stated it has been very educational and
very enjoyable. Rogge stated he wanted everyone to know the LB840 funds are
being used wisely – he brought cookies from Sweet Creations to share with
everyone to show his appreciation. On behalf of the City, Mayor Ward
thanked both Rogge and Friesen for serving on the Council; this will be
their last meeting. Friesen stated he also appreciated the opportunity to
serve on the Council. Friesen stated it really isn’t as bad as it seems -
people should volunteer wherever your community needs you; finding someone
that is willing to volunteer is sometimes difficult to do. Friesen also
stated it has been an education and very enjoyable.
Bailey
moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Friesen. On roll call,
Polson, Bailey, Friesen, Brown, Rogge, Kuzelka, and Davis voted “yes.”
Motion carried. Bender absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Homer
L. Ward, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharyl Preston, City Clerk
