MINUTE RECORD OF CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DECMBER 16, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the office of the City Clerk in said City on the 16^th day of December, 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins and Waggoner. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ginger Jensen, Todd Kauk, John Person, Sam Gillette, Howard Parish and Kirsten Prickett.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of December 16, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins and Mayor Haeker all attending.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the December 2, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opens the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. No discussion concerning the presented claims and invoices was heard.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 16TH, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	56692	12/16/03	Office Solutions Associates	office supplies	$ 211.78
	193	12/16/03	Hanna Variety	office supplies	$ 65.79
	154065	12/16/03	Countryman Associates	audit prep work	$ 520.00
		12/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 257.12
		12/16/03	All Tell	cell phone--bill	$ 52.33
33670		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 156.21
33669		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 5,340.41
	6870	12/16/03	Kitchen & Bath Design	office machines	$ 100.00
	3529230	12/16/03	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 22.95
		12/16/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 91.64
	22835	12/16/03	Nebraska Power Pool	office equipment	$ 2,451.10
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
					$ 10,298.10
			STREET
	15576	12/16/03	Brooks Ford Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 47.25
	149954	12/16/03	BARCO Municipal Products	r & m equipment	$ 179.92
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,867.05
		12/16/03	Ray McAtee	pavement work	$ 350.00
	31694	12/16/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 67.64
					$ 2,511.86
			LIBRARY
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 72.64
22338		12/3/03	American Kids	books	$ 338.31
33667		12/3/03	Scholastic Public	books	$ 156.00
33666		12/3/03	Ingram	books	$ 431.59
33665		12/3/03	Recorded Books	books	$ 248.80
33664		12/3/03	The Library Store	supplies	$ 119.87
33663		12/3/03	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 179.88
33662		12/3/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 148.31
33661		12/3/03	Varlan Batt	r & m building	$ 50.00
33660		12/3/03	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 67.92
33659		12/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 165.87
33658		12/3/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 52.50
					$ 2,031.69
			FIRE
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 266.50
	88711	12/16/03	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 23.35
		12/16/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 22.93
		12/16/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		12/16/03	Alma Vol Fire Dept	calls--fire & unit	$ 630.00
		12/16/03	Green Country Enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		12/16/03	Apria Healthcare	chem--gas	$ 25.50
		12/16/03	NE Safety & Fire Equipment	supplies	$ 80.00
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 210.06
		12/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
					$ 1,447.95
			SHOP
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 493.75
		12/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 60.58
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 79.11
					$ 633.44
			RECREATION
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 48.75
					$ 48.75
			POOL
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 73.64
					$ 73.64
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 16TH, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AUDITROIUM
		12/16/03	City of alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 649.88
	88710	12/16/03	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 34.24
		12/16/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 89.10
					$ 885.72
			PARK
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 47.77
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 54.21
					$ 101.98
			POLICE
		12/16/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract labor	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
			GAS
		12/16/03	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		12/16/03	Great Plains one Call	line maint	$ 9.00
20118		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 132.91
20117		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 6,250.51
		12/16/03	Bosselman	fuel	$ 42.02
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.35
		12/16/03	Russ Pfeil	dental ins	$ 511.00
		12/16/03	All Tell	on call & gas cell phone	$ 61.30
		12/16/03	Kinder Morgan	gas transmission	$ 7,664.77
	22835	12/16/03	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	office equipment	$ 2,451.12
		12/16/03	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 169.40
					$ 17,611.38
			WATER
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 17.22
		12/16/03	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
20118		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 98.49
20117		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,948.29
		12/16/03	Alma Golf Course	overpayment water bill	$ 900.00
		12/16/03	Bosselman	fuel	$ 23.45
	31849	12/16/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 28.60
		12/10/03	Bernard Melton	r & m tire---water project	$ 67.08
		12/16/03	ClinNet Solutions	gas consortium enrollment	$ 67.50
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 591.68
	22835	12/16/03	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	office equipment	$ 2,451.12
					$ 8,493.43
			SEWER
		12/16/03	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		12/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
20118		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 53.02
20117		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,677.20
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 333.65
		12/16/03	Bills Plumbing	line maint	$ 52.77
	22835	12/16/03	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	office equipment	$ 2,451.12
					$ 5,873.89
			TRAILER COURT
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 139.64
20117		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.07
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 52.60
		12/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 54.02
					$ 838.33
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 16TH, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			ENTERPRISE GOLF COURSE
		12/16/03	Golf Course Bar Account	deposit breakdown	$ 1,694.72
					$ 1,694.72
			GOLF COURSE ACCOUNT
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 322.25
	139	12/16/03	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 24.15
2082		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,782.85
2083		12/4/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 95.71
2084		12/11/03	Nebraska Turfgrass Conference	prof & school	$ 110.00
		12/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 644.05
		12/16/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 44.29
		12/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 63.48
					$ 4,086.78
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
		12/16/03	Hogeland Market	cigs--groc	$ 143.97
		12/16/03	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 107.05
		12/16/03	Cash Wa	groc	$ 143.00
		12/16/03	Frito Lay	groc	$ 48.39
		12/16/03	Patriot Public Financing	beverage cart	$ 290.25
		12/16/03	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 379.84
		12/16/03	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 45.45
		12/16/03	United Distillers	concession	$ 1,077.18
EFT		12/3/03	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 80.00
EFT		12/3/03	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 501.75
EFT		12/3/03	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 54.00
EFT		12/8/03	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 57.10
					$ 2,927.98
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		12/16/03	City of Alma Utilities	refund applied--daniels	$ 68.83
		12/16/03	Garrett Daniels	refund	$ 31.17
					$ 100.00
			PAYROLL
1027		12/4/03	Americans Funds	pension	$ 1,267.17
					$ 1,267.17

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included approval as circulated and possible start paying upon warrants when bank loan is paid off at the end of the month.

A one day liquor license request from Pat Rankin for use January 18, 2004 at the Johnson Community Center for the Harlan Health Appreciation Dinner was presented to the Mayor and Council for review and action. City Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said license request. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve the one day liquor license request. Motion Carried.

LRNRD building and property purchase discussion included; possible conflict of interest in representation concerns. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to hire Attorney John Person to represent the City of Alma in legal issues with the NRD. Motion Carried.

The time being 5:40 p.m. December 16, 2003 motion was made by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to go into executive session for legal discussion upon agreement for purchase and exchange of real estate issues. Motion Carried.

The time being 6:32 p.m. December 16, 2003 motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to go ahead and have the Mayor sign the proper paperwork for agreement for purchase and exchange of real estate being; tract A—the east one half of the lumber yard lot on October 1, 2004, tract B—the brick building on July 1, 2004, tract C—the metal building date to be determined by NRD and Shaffer and the conveyance of the locker plant on January 15, 2004 as long as NRD consents to terminate the lease. Motion Carried.

Mayoral appointment of positions discussion included; review of presented appointment listing and the need to have the City Council elect a President of the Council. Motion made by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann to name Council Member Lakin as the President of the Council. Motion Carried.

The Mayor after discussion appointed the following positions; City Administrator Bill Hogeland, Superintendent Everett Hunter, Municipal Clerk Treasurer Michael Richman, City Attorney Pat Duncan, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator Everett Hunter, Designated banks Harlan County Bank Alma and Community Bank Alma, City Engineer Tagge Engineering Consultants and Street Engineer Tagge Engineering Consultants.

Also with City Council approval the Mayor appointed the following City Board members with length of terms and years when terms expire. Golf Board ( Hoppy McCue 2004, Janna Tripe 2004, Bill Malm 2005, Marc Mercer 2005, Norman Noren 2006, Jake Couch 2006), Community Redevelopment Authority Board—4 year term, (Don Tripe 2004, Diane Grotfeld 2005, Don Whitmire 2005, Ron Mroczek 2006, reappointed Warren Lingg 2007), Planning Commission—4 year term, (Russ Pfeil 2004, Doris Brandon 2004, Ken Guthrie Atl. 2004, Del Wolfe 2005, Chuck Meisenbach 2005 reappointed Chuck Hickey 2007 and appointed new member Tom Moulton 2007), Board of Variance and Zoning Adjustment—4 year term, (Dave Pfeil 2004, Bruce Ring 2005, Doris Brandon 2006, Jake Couch 2006, reappointed Dale Harsin 2007), Tree Baord—4 year term, (Jim Miller 2004, Sheryll Hickman 2004, reappointed Jacquie Harsin 2007, reappointed Bryan Lubeck 2007), Library Board—(Dave Hogeland 2004, Jan Smolik 2005, Don Calkins 2006, Sally Hanna 2006, reappointed Don Jardon 2007), Housing Authority—5 year term, (James Long 2004, Cora Guthrie Res., 2004, Joyce Holloway 2005, Marge Frease 2006, Don Calkins 2007, reappointed Carl Leach 2008), Health Board—1 year term, (Mayor Hal Haeker, Council President Greg Lakin, Sheriff Chris Becker and Medical—Allan Van Driel).

Board of Health issues addressed by Attorney Duncan included; report that appropriate letters had been sent out, notices have been published in the paper, signed receipts for all letters sent out have been received, actions that have bee taken by property owners to solve nuisances, procedures to follow on nuisance complaints, compliance or non compliance notices, show cause hearing procedures, scheduled Board of Health meeting January 6, 2004 at 5:00 o’clock p.m. and report of other areas in the community in need of clean up. Comments expressed from citizens Gillette and Parish included; past letters status, possible harassment concerns, procedures that were not followed, complaints from citizens about properties concerns and years of occupancy. Comments from Attorney and Mayor about how procedures have been changed and the purpose of the Board of Health.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; report on water project and chlorination station about when project expected to be done, hiking and biking trail progress still in planning stage, reimbursement funds for money spent on engineers has been received, economic development foundation explained, report of assets and liabilities not going to be transferred and planned meeting on January 8, 2004 of the Housing Rehabilitation Board.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor asked for any other topics of discussion; comments on Golf Course cell phone concerns, profit and loss statement need of more information, need of more complete reports showing present and past budget figures, need to e-mail all documents of major concerns and decisions to all for review, utility billing accounts receivable report concerns, possible use of fines or other charges in connection with collections on accounts receivable, scanning of contracts and documents to be sent to Mayor and Council, snow removal comments on good job, tree trimming report on a good job, Housing Authority Board formation and questions form citizen Todd Kauk upon certification training on housing rehab, authorization given to have Mayor sign paperwork for Housing Authority concerning new Patriot Act.

There being no other business for discussion motion made by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the regular meeting of December 16, 2003. Motion Carried.

___________________________________ ATTEST: _______________________________

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 2, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 2^nd day of December 2003, at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Lakin. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator and Superintendent.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of December 2, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. Absent; Waggoner.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the November 18, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. There being no discussion upon the presented claims and invoices, it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 2ND, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
33637		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.52
33638		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 143.71
33638		12/1/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use---tax	$ 36.76
		12/2/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 163.39
		12/2/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 5.80
	3528907	12/2/03	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 37.55
		12/2/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		12/2/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,013.62
		12/2/03	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		12/2/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 391.51
		12/2/03	Jan Rojewski	building maint--cleaning	$ 60.00
	10442	12/2/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 5.31
		12/2/03	Compuade	computer r & m	$ 515.80
					$ 5,515.77
			STREET
33637		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,153.82
33638		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 101.10
	126096	12/2/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 12.91
		12/2/03	AGRI Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 123.34
	536898	12/2/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 93.00
		12/2/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		12/2/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 487.58
		12/2/03	Gary Shaffer	dental--glasses ins	$ 511.00
					$ 3,494.15
			LIBRARY
33637		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,014.54
33639		12/1/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use---tax	$ 18.05
		12/2/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 8.40
					$ 2,040.99
			SHOP
	126186	12/2/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 5.49
		12/2/03	AGRI Co-op	operating expense	$ 5.38
	536897	12/2/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 7.18
					$ 18.05
			AUDITORIUM
	10478	12/2/03	Trustworthy Hardware	building maint	$ 64.23
	8595	12/2/03	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 60.15
					$ 124.38
			FIRE
	9826	12/2/03	Trustworthy Hardware	building maint	$ 23.94
		12/2/03	LINWELD	chemical--gas	$ 20.75
					$ 44.69
			LANDFILL
	62034	12/2/03	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 7,668.21
					$ 7,668.21
			PARK
33637		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 386.51
					$ 386.51
			AIRPORT
33640		12/1/03	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
			PAYROLL
1024		11/5/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,343.72
1025		11/20/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,436.27
		12/2/03	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,898.00
					$ 7,677.99
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 2ND, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
20093		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,924.73
20094		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 133.93
20096		12/1/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city---taxes	$ 324.17
		12/2/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 173.25
		12/2/03	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 85.01
		12/2/03	Everett Hunter	dental insurance	$ 70.00
		12/2/03	LINWELD	chemical--gas	$ 18.05
		12/2/03	American Public Gas	membership dues	$ 305.00
		12/2/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,046.00
		12/2/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		12/2/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		12/2/03	Experites, Inc.	gas meters	$ 647.08
		12/2/03	Aramark Service	clothing	$ 197.61
					$ 5,987.23
			WATER
20093		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,024.27
20094		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.13
20095		12/1/03	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 501.52
20096		12/1/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city---taxes	$ 1,450.66
20097		12/1/03	Community Bank	loan payment	$ 5,189.55
	104698	12/2/03	State of NE HHS Laboratory	water tests	$ 372.00
		12/2/03	Agri Co-op	operating expense	$ 75.40
	6546	12/2/03	Builders Choice	r & m building	$ 94.66
		12/2/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 24.00
		12/2/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 696.40
		12/2/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.80
		12/2/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 112.80
		12/2/03	Tagge Engineering	engineering	$ 875.81
		12/2/03	Univar	chemicals	$ 240.00
		12/2/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 652.60
	10457	12/2/03	Trustworthy Hardware	r & m building	$ 15.81
					$ 12,439.41
			SEWER
20093		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,117.88
20094		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 52.10
20096		12/1/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city---taxes	$ 382.86
		12/2/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 555.24
		12/2/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		12/2/03	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 23.38
					$ 2,142.86
			TRAILER COURT
20096		12/1/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	lodging tax	$ 57.24
		12/2/03	Pinpoint	cable service	$ 43.45
					$ 100.69
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
		12/2/03	Hogeland Market	groc-pop	$ 133.59
		12/2/03	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 57.25
		12/2/03	Zellar Zulauf Furniture	equipment r & m	$ 63.90
		12/2/03	Office Solutions	operating expense	$ 19.65
		12/2/03	Cash-Wa Distributing	operating expense	$ 149.42
		12/2/03	Shaffer Construction	building payment	$ 41,261.00
EFT		11/24/03	h & h Distributing	concession	$ 68.00
EFT		11/17/03	h & h Distributing	concession	$ 64.40
EFT		11/19/03	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 102.50
					$ 41,919.71
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 2ND, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GOLF COURSE EXPENSES
2068		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,561.23
2069		11/20/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 95.71
2071		12/1/02	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city---taxes	$ 413.94
		12/2/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
	126788	12/2/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 13.65
		12/2/03	Sun Turf	r & m equipment	$ 31.45
		12/2/03	Agri Co-op	supplies-fuel	$ 122.62
					$ 3,250.00
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		12/2/03	Craig Brown	refund	$ 100.00
		12/2/03	City Utilities	lipker refund applied	$ 35.00
					$ 135.00

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion topics included; Community Bank loan payment status, collections are going on as planned. There being no other discussion upon the treasurer’s report it was accepted as presented.

Council Member Fleischmann introduced Ordinance Number 12-023-1 entitled as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 12-023-1

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALMA, NEBRASKA PERTAINING TO BUILDINGS;

TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-301 AND SECTIONS 9-601 THROUGH 9-646 OF THE MUNICIPAL

CODE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MINIMUM STANDARDS, PROVISIONS AND

REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND STABEL DESIGN, METHODS OF CONSTRUCITON

AND USES OF, ALTERED, REPAIRED, RELOCATED, OR CONVERTED; TO ADOPT THE

2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; TO REPEAL THE

ORIGINAL SECTIONS AND OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO

PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM: AND TO PROVIDE AN AFFECTIVE

DATE.

and moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different dates be suspended. Council Member Calkins seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon the motion, the following council Members voted Yes: Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins . The following voted No: None .

The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule was declared suspended for consideration of this Ordinance.

This Ordinance was then read by titles and thereafter Council Member Fleischmann moved for final passage of this ordinance and said motion was seconded by Council Member Lakin. The Mayor then stated the question, “Shall Ordinance Number 12-023-1 be passed and adopted? Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted Yes: Calkins, Fleischmann, Lakin . The following voted No. None .

The passage and adoption of this ordinance having been concurred in by a majority of all members of the Council, the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted; and the Mayor in the presence of the City Council signed and approved the ordinance and the Clerk attested the passage and approval of the same and affixed his signature therto and ordered the ordinance to be published in pamphlet form as provided herein.

Alma Volunteer Fire Department membership listing was presented to the Mayor and Council for review and action. Topics discussed included; number of members, number of EMT’s, new members and adding Mr. & Mrs. Moulton name to the active list. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve the presented fire department membership listing. Motion Carried.

Auditorium door update discussion was tabled until future meeting so more information could be had on the prices and on prices for amount of cement work needed.

Dick Coe visited with the Mayor and Council about land use around the Airport, Ulrichson trust, Coe purchase of land, rent payments, seed payments, possible continue of lease as it was with Ulrichson and the need of paperwork from John Ulrichson about the land lease. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve land lease transfer. Motion Carried.

Mr. Coe also visited with the Mayor and Council about the possibility of mowing of the brome grass that has grown upon around the east lagoon site area at a price of about six dollars per acre amount to be $540.00. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to okay the proposal of Mr. Coe’s to mow the brome grass at the lagoon area and to look at the mowing again next year. Motion carried.

Also discussed with Mr. Coe was the subject of using lagoon water or water from existing well for use as irrigation water. Topics brought up and discussed included; lagoon water use not recommended by State comments, production of existing well concerns, possible metering of amount of water proposed to be used and the need to visit with the NRD about the water well usage. No decision on watering was made until more information could be obtained.

Administrator Hogeland presented names for membership on the Alma Housing rehabilitation Board to Mayor and Council for review and discussion. Topics discussed pertaining to board included; board organization for grant purposes and life of grant. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to approve the following presented names to the Alma Housing Rehabilitation Board; Tony Anderson, Gray Brandon, Karon Christensen, Krista Cox, Jim Miller and Ron Wunibald for the full administration of grant funds. Motion Carried.

Clerk presented paperwork for approval of addition to premise for Alma Golf course new building for liquor license approval. After discussion and report from Clerk that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said addition to premise, it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve the addition to premise on the building for liquor license. Motion Approved.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion and action included; no parts received yet for water chlorination building, areas in need of fix up work discussed, curb work needed, still waiting on final walk through on water project, hiking biking trail up[date report, need of approval of paperwork on a $30,000.00 assistance grant pertaining to hiking biking trail. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to approve paperwork pertaining to grant. Motion Carried. Possible movement of ball diamond report, no personnel issues to discuss, report given on Economic Development, report given on Industrial Development Corporation activities, Harlan Furnace Partnership attendance report, Board of Health issues discussion included description of areas of nuisance complaints, legal issues time frame of nuisance letters, properties of public nuisance letters to be sent out to; Conrad Bose property 621 Main, Rodney Metzger property 617 Main, Julia Hasket property 908 Main, Wayne Kinsman property 310 Lincoln and Howard Parish property 517 James. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to authorize publication and letters serving notice to above names and properties. Motion Carried.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up and discussed, need of car lists, area of clean-up concerns, City property questions and Christmas party details discussion.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the regular meeting of December 2, 2003. Motion Carried.

_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 4, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 4^th day of November 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Lakin, Waggoner and Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Ginger Jensen and Kirsten Prickett.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of November 4, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker, All attending.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the October 21, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Claims and invoices were reviewed with no changes nor comments.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 4TH, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
33577		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 0.51
33576		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 165.94
33575		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 4,047.75
		11/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		11/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,013.62
		11/4/03	Flower Patch	miscellaneous expense	$ 31.99
		11/4/03	Nebraska Supreme Court	books	$ 28.86
		11/4/03	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 75.87
		11/4/03	League of Nebraska Muni	membership	$ 980.00
		11/4/03	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 31.94
	8528	11/4/03	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 36.26
		11/4/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 151.34
		11/4/03	Hogelands Market	operating expense	$ 33.03
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
	9707	11/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 10.15
		11/4/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 463.90
		11/4/03	Kirkham Michael	engineering services	$ 2,717.25
					$ 9,868.98
			STREET
33576		10/22/03	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 41.54
33575		10/22/03	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 871.52
		11/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		11/4/03	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 487.58
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,867.05
		11/4/03	Agri Co-op	chem-fuel-supplies	$ 414.68
	125808	11/4/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 24.12
	9711	11/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 11.72
	31365	11/4/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 160.20
					$ 3,889.81
			LIBRARY
33575		10/22/03	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,300.47
33577		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 4.76
		11/4/03	Agri Co-op	building maint	$ 5.27
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 35.92
		11/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 8.40
					$ 2,354.82
			AUDITORIUM
33577		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 22.18
		11/4/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 67.47
	301800	11/4/03	R. C. Sports	paint	$ 765.18
		11/4/03	Agri Co-op	building maint	$ 14.54
		11/4/03	Hogelands Market	operating expense	$ 4.68
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 76.94
	9701	11/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	building maint	$ 139.47
					$ 1,202.96
			PARK
33575		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.19
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 56.33
		11/4/03	Agri Co-op	operating expense	$ 41.13
	6435	11/4/03	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 13.52
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 83.11
	31353	11/4/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 92.41
					$ 930.69
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 4TH, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RECREATION
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 50.18
	6362	11/4/03	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 19.09
					$ 69.27
			FIRE
		11/4/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 234.77
		11/4/03	Green Country Enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		11/4/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.12
		11/4/03	LINWELD	chemical--gas	$ 22.15
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 115.25
					$ 547.79
			SHOP
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 77.34
		11/4/03	Hogeland Market	operating expense	$ 4.56
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 117.53
					$ 199.43
			POOL
33577		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 27.44
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 66.63
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 51.29
					$ 145.36
			LANDFILL
33575		10/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 612.40
		11/4/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 90.00
	62032	11/4/03	South Central Sanitation	trash service	$ 7,761.51
					$ 8,463.91
			GAS
20053		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 794.36
20052		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 130.85
20051		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,336.97
		11/4/03	LINWELD	chemical--gas	$ 18.61
		11/4/03	Omaha Life Ins	insurance	$ 22.80
		11/4/03	Aflac	insurance	$ 39.60
		11/4/03	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,046.00
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.26
		11/4/03	Agri co-op	fuel	$ 45.90
		11/4/03	League Nebr Municipalities	membership	$ 409.00
		11/4/03	Aramark Service	uniforms	$ 191.72
		11/4/03	Post Rock Gas	gas purchase	$ 11,900.85
					$ 17,955.92
			SEWER
20053		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 399.89
20052		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.32
20051		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,058.14
		11/4/03	Omaha Life Ins	insurance	$ 11.40
		11/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 555.24
		11/4/03	Agri co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 75.83
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 358.41
		11/4/03	Dept Environmental Quality	renewal fee	$ 150.00
		11/4/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 35.12
					$ 2,693.35
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		11/4/03	Misty Smith	refund	$ 30.17
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	applied refund	$ 69.83
					$ 100.00
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 4TH 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
20054		10/30/03	Community Bank	loan payment 22	$ 5,189.55
20053		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 1,277.74
20052		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.63
20051		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,513.50
		11/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 696.40
		11/4/03	Omaha Life Ins	insurance	$ 19.80
		11/4/03	Aflac	insurance	$ 112.80
	6501	11/4/03	S & W Auto Parts	equipment r & m	$ 8.73
	9708	11/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 21.91
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 17.22
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 793.98
		11/4/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 403.27
		11/4/03	Engineering Service Program DHHS	fee	$ 13.07
	31368	11/4/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 27.70
					$ 11,190.30
			TRAILER COURT
20053		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 140.63
		11/4/03	Pin Point	cable t.v.	$ 38.45
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 190.94
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 339.10
	31370	11/4/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 27.70
					$ 736.82
			PAYROLL
1022		10/22/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,211.68
		11/4/03	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,898.00
					$ 6,109.68
			GOLF
2040		10/27/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 549.27
20052		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 324.52
20051		10/22/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,943.94
		11/4/03	Agri co-op	fuel--operating exp	$ 253.24
		11/4/03	K & D Motor & Elect	equipment r & m	$ 470.82
		11/4/03	Omaha Life Ins	insurance	$ 11.40
		11/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 1,250.28
		11/4/03	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 58.73
	6466	11/4/03	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 11.00
		11/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,012.00
					$ 5,885.20
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
		11/4/03	Shaffer Construction	building payment	$ 46,100.00
		11/4/03	Hogeland Market	groc-pop-cig	$ 150.92
		11/4/03	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 105.90
		11/4/03	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 17.58
		11/4/03	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 30.90
EFT		10/22/03	Nebraskaland Distributing	concessions	$ 102.20
2043		10/30/03	City Enterprise fund	bar help wages pay back	$ 1,110.95
2042		10/30/03	Nebr Liquor Control Commission	license fee new building	$ 45.00
		10/30/03	City of Alma	liquor license	$ 502.00
					$ 48,165.45

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included comments about storage gas purchase funds by power pool. There being no other discussion upon the treasurer’s report , report accepted as presented.

Trash contract discussion included; expiration date of December 31, 2003, possible one year extension, possible 5% increase by hauler on one year extension, comments heard about how effective South Central Sanitation has been for the City, recycling comments, bid proposals, comments about what all South Central has done for the Community heard, possible 3% increase for second year of extension. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to propose contract extension to South Central Sanitation with 5% increase first year and 3% increase for second year of extension. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; water project progress report, still waiting for parts for chlorine pump house report, seeding concerns, sprinklers in yards replacement concerns, explanation upon fire hydrant location and flow capabilities map given, testing of hydrants on four inch outlet not on six inch outlets explained, insurance rating questions, area of town where new water lines had some dirt in them, flushing of lines explained, vale checking going on and instructions to have Engineer look into penalties for going over contract finish time, hiking biking trail reported still in design phase of project, okay given to have Mayor sign gas contract paperwork, economic development discussion included new language for resolution explanation. After discussion upon Furnas/Harlan Partnership agreement it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to have the Mayor sign the paperwork authorizing entering into an agreement to participate in the Furnas/Harlan Partnership, VIA voluntary association as a Cooperative undertaking by agreement (and not creating a separate legal entity), pursuant to the inter local cooperation act. Motion Carried.

Housing Rehab Grant paperwork pertaining to code of conduct was presented for approval and for Mayor signature. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to have the Mayor sign the Code of Conduct paperwork as presented. Motion Carried.

Board of Health Issues discussion included report of meeting held to set up procedures on issues in community and how to legally handle issues, member make-up of Board of Health and set up meeting dates for Board of Health to discuss issues at hand.

The time being 6:07 p.m. November 4, 2003 it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to go into executive session for personnel matter discussion. Motion Carried.

The time being 6:35 p.m. November 4, 2003 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann that due to anticipated changes in duty assignment of City of Alma staff, resulting in a need for less staff, and due to lack of funds, there be a reduction in City staff by one (l) person and that the City Administrator is authorized to select the reduction in staff, based on seniority. This separation shall be without prejudice to the staff member separated. I further move that the staff member reduced should receive full wages for twenty days and benefits for a minimum period of twenty working days, together with accumulated vacation days and that his duty assignments be ended effective immediately and this individual be so notified. Motion seconded by Lakin. Motion Carried.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up and discussed; industrial development comments, Alma Development Corporation activities, explanation on set up of directors of corporation, assets of organizations comments, need of legal work upon incorporation, comments heard upon Dick Coe’s request on watering proposal, possible need to have Mr. Coe at a future meeting for further discussion, Christmas lighting need to be put up for holiday preview request okayed, comments about possible purchase of new lights expressed, questions about use of City auditorium expressed, and report form Superintendent about mandatory meeting with State Fire Marshal in Kearney.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to adjourn the meeting of November 4, 2003. Motion Carried.

_____________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 21, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 21^st day of October 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Tom Thomas, Russ Pfeil, Buck Logsdon and Ann Brown.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of October 21, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins and Mayor.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the October 7, 2003 regular and October 9, 2003 Special meetings be approved as circulated. Motion Carried.

Mayor opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Clerk reported that the Frontier telephone bill was corrected in amount listed, Aramark bill for cleaning supplies was added and decided by Council to pay off balance left on Fire equipment note.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 21ST, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		10/21/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 9.00
		10/21/03	League Nebr Municipalities	registration	$ 145.00
		10/21/03	Omaha World Herald	subscription	$ 13.00
		10/21/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 92.88
		10/21/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		10/21/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 263.87
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 0.75
		10/21/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 66.24
		10/21/03	Kirkham Michael	engineering services	$ 19,609.71
					$ 21,200.45
			STREET
13116		10/21/03	Motorsports repair	r & m equipment	$ 411.57
22931		10/21/03	EDM Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 17.78
		10/21/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 145.18
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 1.62
		10/21/03	Murphy Tractor	r & m equipment	$ 62.06
					$ 638.21
			LIBRARY
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 1.10
33538		10/10/03	Lou Whitmire	prof & school	$ 41.62
33539		10/10/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 76.13
33540		10/10/03	Demco	operating supplies	$ 44.67
33541		10/10/03	Ingram	books	$ 373.03
33542		10/10/03	Library Sparks	magazines	$ 59.95
33543		10/10/03	Audio Editions	miscellaneous expense	$ 8.00
33544		10/10/03	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
33545		10/10/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 150.98
33546		10/10/03	N. P. P. D.	electric	$ 355.66
33547		10/10/03	Follett Software Company	service agreement	$ 180.00
33548		10/10/03	Columbia House	videos	$ 32.88
33549		10/10/03	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 21.18
33550		10/10/03	Child's Play	books	$ 100.50
33551		10/10/03	Books in Motion	books	$ 192.59
33552		10/10/03	Nebraska Life	magazines	$ 34.00
33553		10/10/03	Ebsco Subscription Service	magazines	$ 710.19
					$ 2,408.67
			FIRE
		10/21/03	Green Country Enterprise	bldg maint--cleaning	$ 40.00
		10/21/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
		10/21/03	Bosselman Energy, Inc.	fuel purchases	$ 21.01
		10/21/03	Harlan County Bank	equipment payment	$ 8,653.25
		10/21/03	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 23.35
					$ 8,774.72
			SHOP
		10/21/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 30.00
		10/21/03	Lawson Products	equipment small tools	$ 222.07
		10/21/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 54.82
					$ 306.89
			PARK
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 1.63
	27412	10/21/03	Benjamin's Landscaping	r & m equipment	$ 55.30
					$ 56.93
			POOL
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 6.45
					$ 6.45
			AUDITORIUM
		10/21/03	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
					$ 34.24
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 21ST, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LANDFILL
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 0.30
					$ 0.30
			POLICE
		10/21/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,400.00
					$ 3,400.00
			AIRPORT
		10/21/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
			GAS
		10/21/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 73.26
		10/21/03	Aramark	uniforms	$ 291.31
		10/21/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel purchases	$ 44.40
		10/21/03	Kinder Morgan	gas transmission	$ 7,637.01
		10/21/03	Everett Hunter	dental insurance	$ 85.00
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 2.60
20028		10/10/03	Post Rock Gas	gas purchase	$ 138,768.45
					$ 146,902.03
			WATER
		10/21/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel purchases	$ 35.31
		10/21/03	Platte Valley Communications	well control maint	$ 2,748.97
		10/21/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 521.93
103407		10/21/03	State NE HHS Laboratory	line maint water tests	$ 32.00
		10/21/03	Nebraska Health Human Services	certificates	$ 20.00
		10/21/03	Layne Christensen Company	well--pump maint	$ 1,995.03
		10/21/03	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 364.66
		10/21/03	Elk Creek Backhoe	pay estimate #5	$ 110,202.09
					$ 115,919.99
			SEWER
		10/21/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
		10/21/03	Central States Lab	chemical--line maint	$ 1,797.37
					$ 1,803.50
			TRAILER COURT
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 0.83
		10/21/03	Brooks Ford Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 104.77
		10/21/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 57.13
					$ 162.73
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		10/21/03	City Utilities	refund applied luckenbach	$ 69.05
		10/21/03	Laurie Lukenbach	customer refund	$ 30.95
		10/21/03	Bill Wlkins	customer refund	$ 100.00
		10/21/03	Cliff Hardesty	customer refund	$ 100.00
		10/21/03	City Utilities	refund applied crandall	$ 18.53
		10/21/03	Brent Crandall	customer refund	$ 81.47
					$ 400.00
			PAYROLL
		10/21/03	State Nebraska Depat Revenue	nebraska with holding	$ 2,208.32
					$ 2,208.32
			GOLF COURSE
		10/21/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 4.82
		10/21/03	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 293.02
		10/21/03	Nebraska Turfgrass Association	membership	$ 100.00
		10/21/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 54.67
		10/21/03	Midwest Turf	chemicals grounds maint	$ 1,708.64
		10/21/03	Shaffer Construction	building	$ 30,225.00
					$ 32,386.15
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
		10/21/03	Hogeland Market	operating	$ 62.06
		10/21/03	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 46.50
		10/21/03	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 30.90
		10/21/03	Patriot Public finance	beverage cart	$ 290.25
		10/21/03	United Distillers	concessions	$ 555.74
		10/21/03	Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 156.88
		10/21/03	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 117.50
EFT		10/8/03	Nebraskaland Distribtuing	concessions	$ 118.20
EFT		10/13/03	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 48.00
EFT		10/6/03	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 124.90
					$ 1,550.93

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included comments upon loan money from bank. Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.

Mayor and Council were presented a managers application for Susan Ashley to manage Pump & Pantry #35 in Alma for review and action. Clerk reported that there were no written or oral objections for or against said manager application. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve said application for manager. Motion Carried.

A one day liquor license request for Alma Rotary Winterfest, December l, 2003 at the City of Alma Auditorium was presented for action. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against license request. Motion by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to approve the one day license request. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion and actions included; work left to be done on water project report, chlorination building is in place but not completely finished yet, hiking biking trail report, explanation given upon reasons why the need to sign second part of project contract. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve and sign contract. Motion Carried. Gas contract was discussed, changes in wording concerns expressed, legal opinion expressed, questions and comments expressed about signing of contract expressed, and report the possibility of need to purchase more gas to keep storage up to where it supposed to be. Motion made by Lakin to have the Mayor sign the original contract document with legal council consent. Motion Seconded by Calkins. Motion Carried.

Mayor explained that the rest of the items on completed and or unfinished business discussion list were of contractual and personnel matters and probably have to go into executive session later in the meeting.

Other topics of discussion included; clean up needed on a few houses and premises in the town concerns, report that Board of Health will be getting involved in solving problems with houses and premises in need of attention, zoning questions explained, area included in zoning question explained as too small for buildings, grant received by library report given, questions and comments from Tom Thomas and Buck Logsdon on article in paper about Harlan County Furnace Partnership, explanation given to them about article not being true to form and explanation given to all as to how City is still looking at the Partnership proposal.

The time being 6:07 p.m. October 21, 2003 it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to go into executive session for contractual negotiations and for personnel matters discussion. Motion Carried.

The time being 7:20 p.m. October 21, 2003, it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to accept the policy and procedures additions and changes and to update the employees handbooks as discussed. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to accept the proposal for water project as discussed. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to have the City of Alma borrow $190,000.00 from the Harlan county Bank at 3.75% for period up to 60 days from October 22, 2003 and that the City clerk be authorized and directed to execute any promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness to carry out the intent of the resolutions. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Calkins to provide the material for gas line installation from meter to building for the New United Methodist church as an incentive for installation of gas. Motion Carried.

That being all the agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up and discussed, upcoming trash hauling contract, possible extension of present contract debated, South Central ideas concerning trash hauling proposals, accounts receivable delinquent list report, explanation upon new software and how new reports are looking, legal issues concerning delinquents, Furnace Harlan County Partnership paperwork reviewed and the need of training of handling lead base paints by contractors on building rehab work explained.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of October 21, 2003. Motion carried.

_____________________________ ATTEST; ________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD OF A SPECIAL MEETING

CITY OF ALMA

OCTOBER 9, 2003

A Special meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 9^th Day of October, 2003 at 4:00 o’clock p.m., for purpose of discussion upon NRD, water project and gas contract.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ann Brown.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council if this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker call the Special meeting of October 9, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call; Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Mayor Haeker. Absent; Calkins.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

The time being 4:02 o’clock p.m. October 9, 2003 motion by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to go into executive session for discussion upon property purchase strategies, negotiations on water project and negotiations on gas contract. Motion Carried.

The time being 5:30 o’clock p.m. October 9, 2003 motion by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to approve proposal to NRD as presented by City Administrator and as discussed. Motion carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to pay water project pay estimate #5 in amount of $110,202.09. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to accept Tagge Engineering offer as presented and authorize Mayor to sign proper paperwork. Motion Carried.

Motion by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to allow NPGA to purchase gas in storage at our average cost. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried

____________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 7, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 7^th day of October 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Superintendent, Administrator, Dana Peterson, Dick Coil, Kirk McClymont, Ann Brown, Sam Gillette, Roger Moc, John Harms and Kent Shaffer.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of October 7, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call; Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor present. Absent; Fleischmann.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the September 23, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to discussion upon presented claims and invoices list. Comments were heard on street tire bill and bill from State on recycling.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 7TH, 2003_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
33088		9/23/03	Waggoner Insurance	table purchase	$ 100.00
33089		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,985.90
33090		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.84
33091		9/29/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 1.54
		10/7/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage--meals--parking	$ 152.88
		10/7/03	Bill Hogeland	dental vision insurance	$ 163.00
		10/7/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage-meal	$ 42.00
		10/7/03	Notary Public Underwriters	notary seal	$ 77.50
		10/7/03	Harlan County Journal	print & pub	$ 332.59
		10/7/03	Republic Valley Animal clinic	animal care	$ 94.50
		10/7/03	Jan Rojewski	bldg maint--cleaning	$ 60.00
		10/7/03	Community Quest	registration	$ 33.00
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 112.96
		10/7/03	Midwest Mailing Solutions	postage meter r & m	$ 177.90
		10/7/03	Nebraska Cooperative Gov	internet service	$ 29.00
		10/7/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		10/7/03	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 43.11
		10/7/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,013.62
		10/7/03	Nebraska Muni Clerks Assoc	registration	$ 20.00
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.77
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	general audit	$ 512.00
		10/7/03	Michael Huggins	accounting services	$ 560.00
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g--w-s-t	$ 27.22
		10/7/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 56.09
		10/7/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 344.16
					$ 7,298.38
			STREET
33089		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,438.07
33090		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 40.86
	9396	10/7/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 23.94
		10/7/03	Agri Co-op	fuel--chem	$ 449.99
		10/7/03	R & R Sales & Service	r & m equipment	$ 51.46
		10/7/03	Central Nebraska Bobcat	oil filter	$ 5.15
	31238	10/7/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 104.62
		10/7/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 42.26
		10/7/03	TBO Non-Stock	r & m equipment	$ 973.93
		10/7/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
	50580	10/7/03	Tripe Motor Company	r & m equipment	$ 71.00
		10/7/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 487.58
		10/7/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 52.91
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.77
	75009	10/7/03	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 17.00
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,868.27
					$ 5,836.21
			LIBRARY
33089		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,008.75
33091		9/29/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 4.44
		10/7/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 8.40
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.77
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g--w-s-t	$ 35.92
					$ 2,255.28
			SHOP
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 81.80
		10/7/03	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 30.00
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.76
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g--w-s-t	$ 103.54
					$ 413.10
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
33091		9/29/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 19.01
		10/7/03	Pam Metzger	contract cleaning	$ 112.50
		10/7/03	Lincoln Benefit Life	insurance	$ 897.50
		10/7/03	LINWELD	chem gas	$ 20.45
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.77
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 302.37
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 91.83
	74993	10/7/03	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 60.00
					$ 1,701.43
			PARK
33089		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
	31087	10/7/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 51.97
		10/7/03	S & W Auto parts	r & m equipment	$ 21.98
		10/7/03	Agri Co-op	Chem.—operating expenses	$ 287.05
	9583	10/7/03	Trustworthy hardware	operating supplies	$ 129.02
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 54.21
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.77
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 223.02
					$ 1,609.20
			RECREATION
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 50.26
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.77
					$ 248.03
			AUDITORIUM
		10/7/03	Pam Metzger	contract cleaning	$ 112.50
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 64.83
		10/7/03	Nebraska Workforce Development	boiler inspection	$ 30.00
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.77
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 72.38
					$ 477.48
			POOL
33091		9/29/03	State of Nebraska Department Rev	sales-use-city tax	$ 75.09
		10/7/03	Agri Co-op	paint-equipment	$ 211.82
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.77
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 478.25
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 279.61
					$ 1,242.54
			LANDFILL
33092		9/29/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	Recycling fee	$ 25.02
		10/7/03	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 7,632.05
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.76
					$ 7,854.83
			AIRPORT
33093		9/29/03	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.76
					$ 211.26
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		10/7/03	Lee Thompson	deposit refund	$ 100.00
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance audit	$ 197.76
					$ 297.76
			PAYROLL
1018		9/25/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,168.58
		10/7/03	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,750.20
					$ 5,918.78
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 7TH, 2003_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
18936		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,763.39
18937		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 126.43
18939		9/29/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 916.46
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.76
		10/7/03	Everett Hunter	mileage--meal	$ 289.42
		10/7/03	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 1,046.00
		10/7/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		10/7/03	LINWELD	chem-gas	$ 17.75
		10/7/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		10/7/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 50.34
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
		10/7/03	Platte Valley Communications	cell phone	$ 165.00
		10/7/03	Great Plains One Call	line maint locate	$ 35.66
		10/7/03	Aramark Services	uniform expense	$ 312.61
		10/7/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	building maint	$ 70.75
					$ 6,073.21
			WATER
18936		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,332.46
18937		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 108.45
18939		9/29/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 913.25
18940		9/29/03	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 1,113.27
18941		9/30/03	Community Bank	loan payment #2l	$ 5,189.55
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.76
		10/7/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 548.60
		10/7/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 112.80
		10/7/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint locate	$ 87.00
		10/7/03	Everett Hunter	mileage--meal	$ 269.62
		10/7/03	Groundwater Foundation	membership	$ 30.00
	9448	10/7/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 21.61
		10/7/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.80
		10/7/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-tools-equip	$ 57.55
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,534.39
		10/7/03	City Alma Payroll	g-w-s-t	$ 18.77
		10/7/03	Nebraska Rural Water Assoc	registration	$ 60.00
		10/7/03	Tagge Engineering	engineering services	$ 8,421.12
					$ 21,036.00
			SEWER
18936		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,079.67
18937		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 50.32
18939		9/29/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 321.42
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.76
		10/7/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 555.24
		10/7/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		10/7/03	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 40.00
		10/7/03	City of Holdrege	wastewater testing	$ 105.00
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 423.41
					$ 2,784.22
			TRAILER COURT
18939		9/29/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	lodging tax	$ 141.63
		10/7/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 50.99
	9478	10/7/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 62.45
	31115	10/7/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 29.50
		10/7/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 36.15
		10/7/03	Pin Point	cable service	$ 38.45
Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 7TH, 2003_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 725.45
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s t	$ 313.98
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.76
					$ 1,596.36
			GOLF
18936		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,027.92
18937		9/25/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
18938		9/25/03	Casey Klotthor	maint	$ 39.00
18939		9/29/03	State Nebraska Dept revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 857.70
	43207	10/7/03	Pump & Power Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 981.01
		10/7/03	Agri cop	fuel-chem-r & m equip	$ 1,081.03
	71	10/7/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 116.17
		10/7/03	Holdrege Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 13.61
		10/7/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 22.51
		10/7/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		10/7/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 42.35
	9547	10/7/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 5.99
	229127	10/7/03	Allan Pohlenz	mowing	$ 40.00
		10/7/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 2.19
	15352	10/7/03	Zellar Zulauf	equipment	$ 250.10
		10/7/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance audit	$ 197.76
		10/7/03	Arrow Seed Company	seed & chemical	$ 1,446.00
		10/7/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,630.80
		10/7/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s t	$ 905.44
					$ 9,719.02
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
		10/7/03	Hogeland Market	concession--groc	$ 145.96
		10/7/03	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 116.35
		10/7/03	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 33.00
		10/7/03	Cash Was Distributing	concession--groc	$ 6.70
		10/7/03	Frito Lay	concession--groc	$ 23.12
		10/7/03	Office Solutions	operating supplies	$ 77.67
		10/7/03	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 41.40
		10/7/03	Wild Bill's Foods	concession--groc	$ 42.96
		10/7/03	Shaffer Construction	building	$ 15,500.00
1744		9/29/03	City Alma Golf	payroll sales tax payback	$ 2,771.17
EFT		9/30/03	Nebraskaland Distribution	concessions	$ 108.40
EFT		9/29/03	H & H Distribution	concessions	$ 101.00
EFT		9/15/03	H & H Distribution	concession	$ 298.30
EFT		9/22/03	H & H Distribution	concession	$ 291.25
					$ 19,557.28

Treasurer’s report tabled until later on in the meeting until all subjects on agenda could be addressed and visited about.

A one day liquor license request from Fisherman’s Corner for use at the Johnson community center on October 28, 2003 for RC & D function was presented to Council for action. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said license request. Motion by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve the one day license request. Motion carried.

A one day liquor license request form Pheasants Forever for use at the City Auditorium on November l, 2003 for annual banquet was presented the council for action. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said license request. Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve one day license request. Motion carried.

City Attorney Duncan presented a resolution proposing to rezone an area from Conservation/Recreation District (CR) to Highway Commercial District (C-2) to Mayor and Council for discussion and action. It was moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to pass presented resolution. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF NEBRASKA AS FOLLOWS;

1. That the City council proposes that the following area be rezoned from conservation/Recreation District (CR) to Highway Commercial District (C-2), to wit:

A strip of land extending thirty five (35) feet to the East of the following described line, to wit:

Commencing at the intersection of the North Line of Main Street and the East Right of Way line of U.S. Highway 183, thence North in the East Right of Way line o said U.S. Highway 183 to a point located in the East Right of Way line of said Highway 183 and l50 feet South of the southwest Corner of Block 9, McDowell-Frieling addition, all located in the City of Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska;

2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed rezoning of the above area be referred to the Planning Commission of the City of alma for advise in regard to the proposed change;

(SEAL) City of Alma

By:_____________________________

Hal Haeker, Mayor

City of Alma.

ATTEST:

_________________________________

Michael L. Richman

City Clerk.

Representatives from two gas companies, NPGA and Post Rock Gas, gave presentations to the Mayor and Council about their proposals on a new gas contract with the City of Alma. Topics of discussion brought up concerning gas contract included comments relayed form Dave Fleischmann concerning gas contract, excess gas capacity status, storage gas possible purchase, cash flow concerns, termination of gas contract conditions, number of towns in Nebraska served by NPGA, membership explanation, storage credit explanation, agent on transportation comments, outstanding gas purchase concerns, possible buy back of storage gas proposals, transportation of gas comments, contract wording changes. After discussion upon all presented proposals it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to go with NPGA gas contract with change in exhibit (a) by attorney and not going with membership at this time. Motion carried. It was also decided to put the disposition of gas in storage on the next agenda.

Dana Peterson presented pay estimate #5 in the amount of $ll0,202.09 for discussion and action. Mr. Peterson explained that there was quite a bit of overrun on the project contract amount and went through thw whole pay estimate work description and costs to explain why the large overrun occurred. After discussion upon all areas of the bill and the overruns and ways to come up with ways to pay for the overruns it was decided that advise from Auditor Huggins was needed. Subject of pay estimate number #5 tabled until next meeting.

Housing Grant rehab paperwork was presented for discussion and for Mayor signatures. Topics of discussed included; need of procedures upon future and signing and handling of paperwork. After discussion upon financial management certification, excessive force certification, discrimination papers, lawyer comments on discrimination, procurement procedures and authorization to request CDBG funds it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve having the Mayor sign presented paperwork. Motion carried.

Hiking Biking Trail Engineering bill was discussed but no action was taken upon payment.

Sam Gillette spoke to the Mayor and Council about the possibilities of rerouting highway 136 through the community. Mayor Haeker explained to Mr. Gillette that the City Council was not going to pursue proposal and suggested he could visit with the Mayor or Administrator about putting subject on a future agenda.

Mayor requested executive session for personnel matters and for negotiations upon contracts. The time being 7:10 p.m. October 7, 2003 it was moved by Lakin to go into executive session for Mayor requests seconded by Waggoner. Motion carried.

The time being 8:10 p.m. October 7, 2003 motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion carried.

Actions and discussion taken following executive session included ways to pay gas bill, need to contact banks for best ways to pay, motion by Calkins authorizing clerk to find best way to get money to pay for gas bill, seconded by Lakin. Also need to get all water contract figures ironed out, table hiking biking trail bill till next meeting.

Other topics of discussion included report of Twin Valley open house and closing of street on October 15^th to accommodate open house and new billing system problems explanation in paper.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

___________________________________ ATTEST: _____________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 16, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 16^th day of September2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins. Also in attendance; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Cub Scout Wells, Ann Brown and Kirsten Prickett.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of September 16, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. All attending.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the September 2^nd, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Typo error reported changed in golf course bar account shipping charges form $40.00 to $41.40.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT 16, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting services	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 611.68
		9/16/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		9/16/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 120.24
33055		9/9/03	State Department Revenue	sales/city/use tax	$ 15.08
	10	9/16/03	Hanna Variety	office supplies	$ 48.50
		9/16/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 7.98
		9/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 246.20
		9/16/03	Colonial Research	operating supplies	$ 108.77
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
33058		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,255.03
33059		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 151.34
		9/16/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 89.00
		9/16/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 32.04
					$ 5,802.13
			STREET
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting services	$ 87.50
		9/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 2,757.06
		9/16/03	Central Nebraska Bobcat	r & m equipment	$ 20.87
		9/16/03	Everett Hunter	admission tickets	$ 10.00
		9/16/03	Ralph Journey	merchandise purchase	$ 21.27
		9/16/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 35.66
	30900	9/16/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 138.91
	628977	9/16/03	EDM Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 25.75
33059		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 43.76
33058		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,377.03
					$ 4,517.81
			LIBRARY
33033		9/3/03	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 1,313.48
33032		9/3/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 52.50
33031		9/3/03	N.P.P.D.	electric	$ 312.29
33030		9/3/03	Modern Methods, Inc.	service agreement	$ 26.19
33029		9/3/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 150.40
33028		9/3/03	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 92.99
33027		9/3/03	Audio Edition	books	$ 137.61
33026		9/3/03	Ingram	books	$ 398.71
33025		9/3/03	Quill Corporations	office supplies	$ 114.05
33024		9/3/03	The Library Store, Inc.	operating supplies	$ 105.01
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting services	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
33055		9/9/03	State Department Revenue	sales/city/use tax	$ 4.44
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 36.22
					$ 3,290.90
			FIRE
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting services	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,684.87
		9/16/03	Green Country Enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 197.27
		9/16/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
33055		9/9/03	State Department Revenue	sales/city/use tax	$ 17.43
		9/16/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 5.68
		9/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
		9/16/03	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 23.35
					$ 2,205.71
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting services	$ 87.50
					$ 87.50
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT 16, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PARK
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 612.68
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 115.81
	26938	9/16/03	Benjamin's Landscaping	r & m equipment	$ 7.24
	30944	9/16/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 82.49
33058		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
					$ 1,549.90
			SHOP
		9/16/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 9.26
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 54.65
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 105.28
					$ 716.20
			POOL
33058		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 377.76
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 765.85
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 49.45
	89661	9/16/03	Deterding Classic Pool	chemicals	$ 155.19
33055		9/11/03	State Department Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 121.75
33057		9/10/03	Brittnay Nurnberg	maintenance	$ 12.88
33056		9/10/03	Charlie Shaffer	maintenance	$ 116.03
					$ 1,686.41
			AUDITORIUM
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 60.42
		9/16/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		9/16/03	Aramark Service	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
					$ 754.17
			RECREATION
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 612.68
	9051	9/16/03	SOS Inc.	grounds maint	$ 150.00
					$ 850.18
			AIRPORT
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
					$ 547.01
			POLICE
		9/16/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract labor	$ 3,400.00
					$ 3,400.00
			TRAILER COURT
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 919.02
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 333.28
		9/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 53.44
	30687	9/16/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 56.90
18905		9/9/03	State Department Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 150.11
18906		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.08
	2485713	9/16/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	operating supplies	$ 58.68
					$ 2,251.01
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT 16, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PAYROLL
pr 1017		9/11/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,187.47
					$ 1,187.47
			WATER
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,991.21
	26773	9/16/03	Chaloupka Holyoke	legal	$ 20.00
		9/16/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 45.21
	102245	9/16/03	State NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 32.00
		9/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,126.80
		9/16/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 17.62
18905		9/9/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 776.11
18906		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,024.84
18907		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.16
18904		9/10/03	U.S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
18897		9/3/03	Elk Creek Backhoe	pay estimate #4	$ 61,950.39
18898		9/3/03	Elk Creek Backhoe	pay estimate #4	$ 61,950.39
					$ 130,416.23
			GAS
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,531.70
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 94.91
		9/16/03	Platte Valley communications	r & m equipment	$ 11.00
		9/16/03	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 12.00
	4732341	9/16/03	Aramark Service	clothing	$ 192.39
		9/16/03	Kinder Morgan Gas Transmission	transmission	$ 7,912.71
		9/16/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 61.54
18906		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,848.90
18907		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 130.40
18905		9/9/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 1,217.52
18904		9/10/03	U.S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
					$ 14,400.57
			SEWER
		9/16/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 765.85
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
		9/16/03	DuttonLainson	line maint	$ 344.58
		9/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
		9/16/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 395.67
18907		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 53.89
18906		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,156.63
18905		9/9/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 320.61
18904		9/10/03	U.S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
					$ 3,430.86
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
		9/16/03	Hogeland Market	concession	$ 132.19
		9/16/03	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	concession	$ 31.20
	17	9/16/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 30.50
		9/16/03	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 41.40
		9/16/03	Patriot Public Finance	concession cart	$ 290.25
		9/16/03	United Distillers	concession	$ 1,306.52
		9/16/03	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 554.50
		9/16/03	Sterling Distribution	concession	$ 356.30
		9/16/03	Shaffer Construction	building	$ 34,130.00
EFT		9/2/03	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 115.00
1734		9/4/03	Alma Golf	return wrong deposited money	$ 2,375.00
					$ 39,362.86
Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT 16, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GOLF
		0916/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,225.36
	3010	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	advisory services	$ 70.00
	3011	9/16/03	Michael Huggins	accounting service	$ 87.50
	6345	9/16/03	Bosselman Energy	cleaning supplies	$ 92.00
		9/16/03	Nebraska Ag Specialties	chemicals	$ 20.00
		9/16/03	Waggoner Irrigation	r & m equipment	$ 134.28
	14	9/16/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 64.52
		9/16/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 16.58
		9/16/03	United Horticulture	chemicals	$ 52.80
		9/16/03	B. H. Hessmann	r & m equipment	$ 41.54
		9/16/03	Olson Construction	r & m equipment	$ 23.36
18905		9/9/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 761.93
18906		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,125.74
18907		9/11/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
		9/16/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 72.01
					$ 4,835.66

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion concentrated upon payment of huge gas storage bill. Topics discussed included; possible loan, possible warrants, need to pay off as soon as possible and thoughts to borrow enough to cover shortfall. Motion made by Lakin to borrow up to $14,000.00 to cover shortfall and to pay off as soon as possible, seconded by Fleischmann. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the budget hearing and also opened the Special Hearing setting tax request for current year different than the tax request for prior year.

Mayor Haeker asked if there were any comments, discussion or written material pertaining to the opened budget procedures. There being no comments or discussion from those attending meeting it was moved by Council Member Calkins to have the Mayor sign resolution setting tax request for current year different from prior year tax request, also motioned to approve the l% additional increase to total funds subject to limitation and also motioned to approve the 2003-2004 budget. Motion seconded by Fleischmann. All members of the Council voted aye to motions. Motions Carried.

Mayor Haeker closed the budget hearing and also the special hearing pertaining to tax request.

Sam Gillette was unable to attend the meeting so Mayor Haeker discussed with Council concerns the Mr. Gillette has concerning the possibility of moving or rerouting State Highway to go through Main area of the City. Topics discussed included; possible costs of project, possibility of highway moving further north of where located, truck traffic safety concerns going through the main part of City. It was decided by all members of the Council to not be in favor of pursuing movement of highway because of the safety concerns and the possibility of movement of highway further north of downtown area.

Attorney Duncan discussed with the Mayor and Council the request of rezoning of area of new sign west of park from CR to C2. Topics discussed included; need of resolution to present to planning commission on rezoning for action, amount of area for rezoning questions, east and west side of highway possible rezoning comments, need of exact measurements for resolution. Subject tabled until next Council meeting so all facts could be had on rezoning resolution.

A Harlan Furnace Partnership Inter Local Agreement was presented to Mayor and Council for discussion and possible action. Topics brought up and discussed concerning the agreement included; described as a non funding agreement at this time, agreement signing need to pursue partnership, ceremonial signing of agreement set for November 10, 2003, participants in signing of agreement ceremony and the need to see the actual agreement before any action can be taken. Subject tabled until future meeting when all questions have been satisfied.

Gas Contract proposal discussion included; what proposal is, why proposal was brought up, how purchase plan works, features of proposal, 3 year contract with option to opt out with l2 months notice, acting agent for the City of Alma, capacity releases, storage credit, billing of gas structure, management fees. Concerns expressed; cash flows, pool purchases, price fluctuation, storage credit issues, capacity release pay back concerns, small customer capabilities, power pool transportation methods and the need of more information on comparison of proposals. It was decided to place subject of Gas Contract Proposal on completed and or unfinished business discussion.

The time being 6:45 p.m. September 16, 2003 it was moved by Council Member Calkins seconded by Council Member Waggoner to go into executive session for contractual discussion on Business Development with NRD. Motion Carried.

The time being 7:20 p.m. September 16, 2003 it was moved by Council Member Calkins seconded by Council Member Waggoner to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; water project report, work left to be done, valve installations, clean-up areas, seeding of areas, possible penalties for going over contract deadline date, possible upcoming problem concerns, need to keep in contact with Tagge Engineering on concerns, since no street projects going on at this time it was decided to take subject off of completed and or unfinished business discussion lisitng, concerns expressed about tree growth hiking biking trail project and the need to address tree growth.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up; board of health meeting, Department of health comments and report about well problems not looking as bad as expected.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the regular meeting of September 16, 2003. Motion Carried.

_____________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 19, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 19^th day of August 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Waggoner, Calkins, Fleischmann, Lakin. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Cory TenBensel, Neil Molzahn, Ann Brown, Michael Huggins, Kirsten Prickett and Keith Roberts.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting.

All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of August 19, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. All present.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion carried.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the August 5^th regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Drug consortium membership invoice was discussed.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

		CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 19, 2003
Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
		GENERAL
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 4,550.31
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 151.34
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 612.68
	8/19/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage--meals	$ 156.48
	8/19/03	Bill Hogeland	meals	$ 16.19
	8/19/03	Hogeland Market	cleaning supplies	$ 6.65
	8/19/03	FP Mailing Solutions	meter reset	$ 15.50
	8/19/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 20.99
	8/19/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal service	$ 1,000.00
	8/19/03	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 60.00
	8/19/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 264.64
	8/19/03	Eakes Office Products	office supplies	$ 14.07
				$ 6,868.85
		STREET
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,468.42
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.97
	8/19/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 4.95
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 2,757.06
	8/19/03	McClymont Implement	equipment r & m	$ 86.45
	8/19/03	Ray McAtee	street projects	$ 3,964.40
	8/19/03	Shaffer Construction	street projects	$30,494.62
				$38,820.87
		LIBRARY
	8/5/03	Ingram Library Services	books	$ 401.48
	8/5/03	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 343.00
	8/5/03	Audio Editions	books	$ 120.02
	8/5/03	J O Y Book Nook	books	$ 45.78
	8/5/03	Columbia House	videos	$ 121.90
	8/5/03	Harlan County Arts	miscellaneous	$ 100.00
	8/5/03	Quill Corporations	office supplies	$ 91.21
	8/5/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 146.20
	8/5/03	Modern Methods, Inc.	service agreement	$ 26.19
	8/5/03	N.P.P.D.	electric	$ 422.17
	8/5/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 52.50
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
				$ 2,329.96
		FIRE
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,684.87
	8/19/03	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 77.00
	8/19/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 31.27
	8/19/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
	8/19/03	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 23.35
				$ 1,853.60
		SHOP
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
	8/19/03	Zee Medical Service	shop supplies	$ 104.25
	8/19/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 55.82
				$ 619.58
		RECREATION
	8/12/03	Tyler Ferebe	boys summer rec	$ 1,500.00
	8/12/03	Tammy Wells	girls summer rec	$ 1,500.00
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 612.68
	8/19/03	Hilsabeck Sports	equipment	$ 96.00
				$ 3,708.68
		POLICE
	8/19/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract labor	$ 3,400.00
				$ 3,400.00
		CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 19, 2003
Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
		PARK
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 612.68
	8/19/03	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 14.74
				$ 1,271.60
		POOL
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,473.81
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 765.85
	8/19/03	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 15.13
	8/19/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 57.56
	8/19/03	Deterding Classic Pool	pool service	$ 1,822.02
	8/19/03	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 189.00
				$ 5,323.37
		AUDITORIUM
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
	8/19/03	Aramark	building maint	$ 34.24
				$ 493.75
		AIRPORT
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 459.51
	8/19/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	recording fees	$ 5.50
				$ 465.01
		GAS
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,763.38
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 126.43
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,531.70
	8/19/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 61.54
	8/19/03	Mark Knipp	refund on budget billing	$ 115.85
	8/19/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 62.95
	8/19/03	Good Sam Outreach	drug testing	$ 26.00
	8/19/03	ClinNet Solutions	reenrollment fees	$ 405.00
	8/19/03	Aramark	uniforms	$ 191.49
				$ 5,284.34
		WATER
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,966.27
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 91.44
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,991.21
	8/19/03	Nebraska Rural Water Association	membership	$ 125.00
	8/19/03	Ward Laboratories	line maint	$ 24.00
	8/19/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 71.86
	8/19/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 30.00
	8/19/03	Everett Hunter	meal	$ 6.91
	8/19/03	Hall electric & Refrigeration	well rehab	$ 1,100.63
	8/19/03	State of NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 32.00
				$ 5,439.32
		SEWER
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 928.90
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 43.32
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 765.85
	8/19/03	Zee Medical Service	equipment	$ 22.85
	8/19/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
				$ 1,767.05
		TRAILER COURT
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.07
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 919.02
	8/19/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 54.17
				$ 1,565.26
		CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 19, 2003
Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
		PAYROLL
	8/14/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,153.78
				$ 1,153.78
		GOLF
	8/11/03	Community Bank	loan pay off	$ 8.10
	8/14/03	Casey Klotthor	maint hours	$ 87.00
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,382.77
	8/14/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
	8/14/03	Casey Klotthor	maint hours	$ 48.00
	8/19/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,225.36
	8/19/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 64.31
	8/19/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 5.86
	8/19/03	Golf Bar Account	proceeds from course rent	$ 475.05
	8/19/03	Sun Turf	r & m equipment	$ 149.61
				$ 4,494.10
		GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT EXPENSE
	8/19/03	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 398.40
	8/19/03	Hogeland Market	concessions	$ 66.59
	8/19/03	Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 130.00
	8/19/03	Clinch Enterprises	operating supplies	$ 22.57
	8/19/03	Finocchiar Wine Co.	concessions	$ 41.52
	8/19/03	United Distillers Products	concessions	$ 184.20
	8/19/03	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 319.40
	8/19/03	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 30.90
	8/11/03	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 347.40
	8/11/03	Nebraskaland distributing	concessions	$ 128.00
	8/15/03	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 379.50
	8/15/03	Nebraskaland distributing	concessions	$ 80.00
				$ 2,128.48

Guideline approval for Housing Grant paperwork was presented to Mayor and Council for review and action. Discussion upon the guidelines included; time table of events, appointment of rehab board needed, eligibility standards, loan amounts breakdown, standards to follow and possible changes that could be made every month by HUD. It was decided that all members of the Council and the Mayor need a copy of the guidelines to review and discuss at the next regular meeting. Guideline approval tabled until next regular City Council meeting.

Keith Roberts visited with the Mayor and Council about the leasing of the City Auditorium for skating purposes. Topics discussed included; start up date, closing date, repair and maintenance questions and suggestion to leave lease as is with no changes from last year. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to re-new lease with Keith and Sue Roberts for Auditorium use. Motion Carried.

Cory TenBensel gave a slide and oral presentation to Mayor and Council pertaining to a Furnas/Harlan partnership. Topics presented and discussed included; what partnership is all about, who are we as members, evolvement of partnership, accomplishments, focus groups, need of Economic Development resources, inter local agreement membership, budget figures, cost of forming partnership and long term commitment comments. It was decided by the Council to think over proposal presented and visit about any decisions at a later date.

Michael Huggins visited with the Mayor and Council about the upcoming budget and need to review the wish list of capitol outlay items at this meeting. Topics brought up included; second meeting in September to go over budget figures, possible short fall in revenues to pay for huge gas purchase bill, storage gas pr payment explained, short term financing, water department debt covering, tax money use comments, separate fund for development, fire department equipment down payment comments, large equipment request, water tower work that is needed, specifications on purchases, possible bath house comments, state aid figures, grants figures, highway allocation money, valuation and need to crunch out number to see what budget figures look like. Discussion on purchase of used pick-up to replace wrecked pick-up or purchase of new pick-up wound up with motion made by Waggoner to purchase used pick-up. After discussion motion died due to lack of second.

Completed and unfinished business discussion included; report from lawyer that “we won” and can take hog confinement matters of listing, water project complaints voices, street projects pretty much done for this fiscal year, survey crew flagging of hiking biking path report and no personnel items at this time.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up; trash containers on main street dumping concerns and need to work upon street signs throughout the community. Neil Molzahn requested that a Council member go into executive session for personnel reasons.

The time being 7:20 p.m. August l9, 2003 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to go into executive session for personnel discussion. Motion Carried.

The time being 7:45 p.m. August 19, 2003 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Wagoner to come out of executive session and return to regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker explained that the executive session was for personnel matters and the Bill and Everett would address the matter on the morning of August 20, 2003 with employee.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the regular meeting of August 19, 2003. Motion Carried.

_________________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 5^TH, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 5^th day of August 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Dana Peterson, Ann Brown, Rhonda Hogeland, Michael Huggins and Dick Coe.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of August 5^th, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker present. Absent was Fleischmann.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion carried.

Moved by Lakin Seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the July l5, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Question arose concerning building payment coming out of Golf Course Bar account.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 5, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32931		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,985.91
32932		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.84
32933		7/21/03	CDBG Training	training--certification	$ 130.00
32935		7/22/03	State Ne Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 2.66
32937		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,985.89
32938		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.84
		8/5/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 103.37
		8/5/03	Bill Hogeland	cdbg training--mileage--meals	$ 290.17
		8/5/03	Hanna Variety	office supplies	$ 9.98
		8/5/03	Republican Valley Animal Clinic	animal care	$ 42.00
		8/5/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 351.68
		8/5/03	Culligan Water Conditioning	office supplies	$ 13.31
		8/5/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		8/5/03	Nebraska Arboretum	consultation	$ 100.00
		8/5/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal services	$ 2,000.00
		8/5/03	Nebraska Coop Government	internet serviced	$ 29.00
		8/5/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 11.16
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 139.68
		8/5/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,013.62
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
					$10,537.68
			STREET
32931		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,337.42
32932		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 41.58
3/2/90		7/22/03	Nebraska Dept of Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 2.75
32937		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,202.10
32938		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.30
		8/5/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 487.58
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,868.27
		8/5/03	BARCO Municipal Products	operating supplies--tools	$ 1,481.32
		8/5/03	Paul A Otto	curb grinding	$ 60.00
		8/5/03	Springbrook Lawn & Tree	trees	$ 246.00
		8/5/03	Deines Manufacturing	r & m equipment	$ 308.94
		8/5/03	Murphy Tractor & Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 27.20
		8/5/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		8/5/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 1,210.42
		8/5/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-r & m	$ 652.36
		8/5/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 15.49
		8/5/03	Shaffer Construction	street projects	$16,687.88
		8/5/03	T & F Sand & Gravel	stockpile--street projects	$ 639.80
		8/5/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel-r & m	$ 171.66
		8/5/03	Central Nebraska Bobcat	r & m equipment	$ 37.21
					$26,524.68
			LIBRARY
32934		7/22/03	Nebraska Dept Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 2.59
32935		7/22/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 6.34
32937		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,381.86
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 34.77
		8/5/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 8.40
					$ 2,433.96
			AUDITORIUM
32935		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 19.00
		8/5/03	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 34.24
		8/5/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
		8/5/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 19.90
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 61.87
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 73.96
					$ 321.47
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 5, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
32935		7/22/03	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 11.10
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 33.34
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 373.65
		8/5/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	building maint	$ 33.75
		8/5/03	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 23.35
		8/5/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
		8/5/03	Green Country enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		8/5/03	All Tell	cell Phone	$ 23.14
		8/5/03	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 21.09
		8/5/03	Apria Healthcare	gas	$ 85.00
		8/5/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel-r & m	$ 21.46
					$ 778.38
			SHOP
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 98.47
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 123.65
		8/5/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	building maint	$ 33.75
		8/5/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 4.43
		8/5/03	Agri Co-op	r & m equipment	$ 25.94
		8/5/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 5.49
					$ 291.73
			POOL
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 1,078.97
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 604.80
		8/5/03	Nogg Chemical	operating supplies	$ 198.00
		8/5/03	Deterding Classic Pool	chemicals	$ 14.38
		8/5/03	Sports Village	clothing	$ 1,328.97
32935		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 240.97
32934		7/22/03	Nebraska Dept Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 2.84
32931		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,368.16
		8/5/03	Hogeland Market	operating expense	$ 31.74
32937		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,242.28
		8/5/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 3.36
		8/5/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 2.19
					$ 9,116.66
			PARK
32934		7/22/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 1.87
32931		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
32937		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
		8/5/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 34.85
		8/5/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 30.96
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 65.44
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 116.63
		8/5/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 65.51
					$ 1,603.62
			RECREATION
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 200.06
		8/5/03	A-1 Appliance	r & m equipment	$ 1.00
		8/5/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 50.00
					$ 251.06
			LANDFILL
32934		7/22/03	Nebraska Dept Of Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 0.29
32934		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 635.94
		8/5/03	South Central Sanitation	contract	$ 7,680.25
					$ 8,316.48
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 5, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AIRPORT
32936		7/28/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
			GAS
18808		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,934.41
18809		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 134.37
18811		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--tax	$ 1,785.24
18815		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,806.15
18816		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 128.42
		8/5/03	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 26.66
		8/5/03	LINWELD	chemical	$ 18.30
		8/5/03	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 15.56
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
		8/5/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,046.00
		8/5/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		8/5/03	Kelly supply	line maint	$ 30.04
		8/5/03	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 44.13
		8/5/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		8/5/03	Kinder Morgan	transmission	$ 7,806.71
		8/5/03	Aramark Service	clothing	$ 192.57
		8/5/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 65.00
		8/5/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	r & m equipment	$ 33.45
					$17,148.65
			WATER
18814		7/28/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 507.94
18808		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,035.93
18809		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.68
18810		7/22/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment cont	$ 1.29
18811		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--tax	$ 660.28
18812		7/29/03	Harlan county Bank	warrant #109 prin & int	$ 6,649.40
18813		7/29/03	Community Bank	loan payment	$ 5,189.55
18815		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,100.64
18816		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 97.68
		8/5/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 8.38
		8/5/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 81.00
		8/5/03	Agri Co-op	operating expense	$ 34.62
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 16.17
		8/5/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 112.80
		8/5/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 609.60
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,463.24
		8/5/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.80
		8/5/03	Tagge Engineering	engineering services	$ 5,093.88
		8/5/03	Layne Christensen Company	well maint	$ 9,765.70
		8/5/03	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 16.00
		8/5/03	Municipal Supply	line maint	$ 102.48
		8/5/03	State NE HHS Labs	line maint	$ 32.00
		8/5/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 397.71
		8/5/03	Hogeland Market	operating expense	$ 7.12
		8/5/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 18.45
					$35,116.34
			PAYROLL
1011		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	nebr w/h	$ 1,750.68
1010		7/17/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,153.93
1012		7/31/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,129.87
		8/5/03	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,811.20
					$ 8,845.68
Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 5, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
18808		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 997.59
18809		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 46.51
18810		7/22/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment cont	$ 0.53
18811		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--tax	$ 320.90
18815		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 963.24
18816		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.91
		8/5/03	Agri Co-op	chem r & m fuel	$ 219.82
		8/5/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 555.24
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 553.77
		8/5/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		8/5/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 18.35
					$ 3,732.26
			TRAILER COURT
18811		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	lodging tax	$ 168.57
18810		7/22/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment cont	$ 0.82
		8/5/03	Hogeland Market	operating expense	$ 11.98
		8/5/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 27.06
		8/5/03	Agri Co-op	chem--r & m	$ 138.58
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 290.83
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,071.81
		8/5/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	r & m equipment	$ 420.96
		8/5/03	PinPoint	cable t.v.	$ 43.45
		8/5/03	K & D Motor & electric	r & m equipment	$ 205.50
		8/5/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 45.43
					$ 2,424.99
			GOLF
18808		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,903.77
18809		7/17/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
18810		7/22/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment cont	$ 3.81
18811		7/22/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--tax	$ 634.93
18815		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,935.01
18816		7/31/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
		8/5/03	A-1 Appliance	building maint	$ 24.79
		8/5/03	Community Bank	loan payment	$ 5,661.49
		8/5/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		8/5/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 201.00
		8/5/03	Agri Co-op	r & m fuel	$ 393.04
		8/5/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 279.69
		8/5/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,641.90
		8/5/03	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 86.86
		8/5/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 31.02
		8/5/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 63.40
		8/5/03	T & F Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 329.54
					$15,297.73
			GOLF COURSE BAR EXPENSE
EFT			Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 586.60
EFT			H & H Distributors	concession	$ 1,075.12
1709			City of Alma Account	payroll--$2,716.17 sales tx-$574.03	$ 3,290.20
1708			Patriot Public Finance	concession cart payments	$ 655.50
1707			Shaffer Construction	payment--building work	$30,024.00
			Hogeland Market	operating expense	$ 131.75
			Coca Cola	concession	$ 323.60
			Frito Lay	concession	$ 146.59
			Wild Bills Foods	concession	$ 154.44
			Office Solutions	operating expense	$ 45.78
			Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 55.14
			Nebraska Liquor control	liquor license application	$ 45.00
			Shaffer Construction	payment--building work	$24,195.00
					$60,728.72
			STREET
		8/5/03	Ray McAtee	street projects	$14,982.30
					$14,982.30

Michael Huggins informed the Mayor and Council that do to various reasons that he would no longer be doing the annual fiscal audit for the City but would do the fiscal budget and provide advisory services for the City.

Mr. Huggins told the Mayor and Council that two Audit Service proposals had been received concerning doing the audit for the city. Two proposals were from Dana F. Cole and Countryman Associates. After discussion upon two proposals and recommendation from Michael Huggins it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to engage the services of Countryman Associates to do the City Audit. Motion carried. City Administrator instructed to inform the two firms of the Council decision.

Dana Peterson, Tagge Engineering, presented pay estimate #3 in the amount of $92,48l.46 to be approved for payment to Elk Creek Backhoe. Topics discussed pertaining to pay estimate were; boring being used more that cement work, approximate 60% done with project, water in lines but not in City system yet, all lines have been pressure tested, chlorine has been added to water for disinfectant, service line installation next on project, complaints voiced about open dig holes, valve work to be done before holes filled in reported, yard clean up work done and to be done concerns, flushing of service lines report, work around park concerns with upcoming events and okay by Council to go ahead and start work around park. All Council members agreed to have the Mayor sign pay estimate #3 and to pay contractor.

Class “C” liquor license renewal requests for Dig Inn, Dug Out, Fisherman’s Corner and Alma Golf Course were presented to Council for action. Clerk informed all that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said renewal requests. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve said Class “C” license renewals. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; no news on legal issues with hog confinement, no other water project reports to be heard, paving going on with street projects, replacement of dirt around projects by City and or homeowners explained, report on what is going on with hiking biking trail given and no personnel issues to report.

Other topics of discussion included; possible ball diamonds movement comments, lighting of ball diamonds cost concerns, American with Disabilities Act comments heard, matching grants possible, more work and information needed upon proposed project, account receivable concerns voiced, policy following upon collections, billing software installation schedule, pool reported to be open till September first from four till seven, rent of pool comments, swim team money maker report given, comments from Dick Coe about use of east lagoon water to be used for irrigation purposes, amount of water concerns, water well questions, application of water explained, DEQ permits, run off concerns, possible agenda item for discussion, cost concerns, need of more information and work to be on details and legal issues and decision to table discussion till future meeting. Also brought up by Mr. Coe was possible purchasing of broom grass around lagoons. Legal issues concerning selling of grass expressed, possible bidding needed if selling grass, CDBG housing rehab grant report given, comments expressed upon running of baseball program, report of water usage given and report upon level of water table given.

There being no other business or topics of discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to adjourn the regular meeting of August 5, 2003. Motion carried.

____________________________ ATTEST: ____________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 15, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 15^th day of July, 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Lakin. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Rhonda Hogeland, Marc Mercer, Bill Malm, Jake Couch, Kirsten Prickett, Ann Brown and Dana Peterson.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of July 15, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. All attending.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the July 1^st, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Clerk reported that two typo errors had been corrected. Payment of mileage bill at trailer court was questioned and approved.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 15, 2003__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32878		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 4,869.77
32879		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 151.34
32891		7/9/03	Subway	miscellaneous expense	$ 50.00
		7/15/03	Compuade	computer maint	$ 253.04
		7/15/03	Hanna Keelan Associates	books--regs	$ 380.00
	2242	7/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 270.51
	2055-837	7/15/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 40.84
		7/15/03	Midtown Holiday Inn	room & board--conference	$ 102.00
		7/15/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 38.13
	53992	7/15/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 148.95
		7/15/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 42.12
		7/15/03	Rep Valley Animal Center	animal care	$ 55.18
	650	7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
	343405	7/15/03	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 225.95
		7/15/03	Omaha World Herald	subscription	$ 13.00
	2531	7/15/03	Michael Huggins	advisory services	$ 375.00
		7/15/03	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
	7129	7/15/03	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 5.95
					$ 7,079.55
			STREET
32879		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.12
32878		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,464.76
	3502	7/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m supplies	$ 93.05
	47133	7/15/03	T & F Sand & Gravel	street projects	$ 431.83
	30086	7/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 91.37
	20516	7/15/03	EDM Equipment	sweeper equipment	$ 459.21
	8727	7/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 22.04
		7/15/03	Shaffer Construction	street projects	$12,758.08
					$15,364.46
			LIBRARY
	1310	7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 36.22
32890		7/9/03	Ingram	books	$ 349.52
32889		7/9/03	Stuhr Museum Prairie Pioneer	books	$ 31.80
32888		7/9/03	Columbia House	videos	$ 39.10
32887		7/9/03	Simon & Schuster	books	$ 214.48
32886		7/9/03	Highsmith, Inc.	operating supplies	$ 25.02
32885		7/9/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 146.54
32884		7/9/03	Harlan County Journal	miscellaneous expense	$ 36.00
32883		7/9/03	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
32882		7/9/03	Valley Plumbing Heating	building r & m	$ 50.30
32881		7/9/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 65.63
32880		7/9/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 230.63
					$ 1,251.43
			FIRE
		7/15/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 80.00
		7/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
		7/15/03	Apria Healthcare	chem--gas	$ 51.00
	30188	7/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 33.72
		7/15/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.11
		7/15/03	LINWELD	chem--gas	$ 20.45
		7/15/03	Green Country Enterprises	bldg maint	$ 40.00
					$ 285.39
			SHOP
		7/15/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 2.99
	3343	7/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m supplies	$ 24.60
	10	7/15/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 100.77
		7/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 58.65
					$ 187.01
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 15, 2003__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SWIMMING POOL
	400704	7/15/03	Dutton Lainson	building maint	$ 93.62
		7/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 50.37
	88439	7/15/03	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	chemicals	$ 826.57
32878		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,449.86
	3510	7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 2,629.76
	8568	7/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 11.40
		7/15/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 31.55
		7/15/03	Coca Cola Dr, Pepper	concessions	$ 129.00
					$ 7,222.13
			PARK
32878		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
	30143	7/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 76.44
	1300	7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 90.34
		7/15/03	Benjamin's Landscaping	equipment r & m	$ 39.65
	7359	7/15/03	Builder's Choice	shelter house repair	$ 230.16
		7/15/03	Ace Hardware & Irrigation	equipment	$ 599.95
					$ 1,680.72
			RECREATION
	2694	7/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m supplies	$ 5.66
	4469	7/15/03	Jack Ward's Sporting Goods	operating supplies	$ 353.80
	8587	7/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 71.96
	7355	7/15/03	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 19.00
	8720	7/15/03	SOS Inc.	grounds maint	$ 150.00
					$ 600.42
			AUDITORIUM
	300	7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 58.97
					$ 58.97
			POLICE
		7/15/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,400.00
					$ 3,400.00
			GAS
18774		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 5,626.42
18775		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 129.41
		20356	Washington Pipeline Letter	books	$ 318.00
		7/15/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 69.35
		7/15/03	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 11.00
		7/15/03	LINWELD	chem-gas	$ 17.75
		7/15/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 62.81
		7/15/03	Aramark Services	uniform expense	$ 285.32
		7/15/03	Everett Hunter	dental	$ 58.00
					$ 6,578.06
			WATER
18774		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,360.13
18775		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 91.26
18776		7/7/03	Elk Creek Backhoe	water project pay estimate #2	$61,251.07
		7/15/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 59.35
	29900	7/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 27.87
		7/15/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 677.17
	170	7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 16.17
		7/15/03	Hogeland Market	chemicals	$ 10.65
					$65,493.67
			PAYROLL
PR-1009		7/2/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,160.47
					$ 1,160.47
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 15, 2003__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
18774		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,345.52
18775		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.12
		7/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
		7/15/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 467.90
	8614	7/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 5.58
		7/15/03	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment	$ 119.35
					$ 2,988.60
			TRAILER COURT
18774		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.08
		7/15/03	Valley Plumbing Heating	equipment maint	$ 88.00
		7/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 54.37
		7/15/03	Don Kruse	mileage	$ 79.20
	29947	7/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 59.25
		7/15/03	Judy Kruse	operating supplies	$ 43.60
		7/15/03	Pinpoint	cable	$ 76.90
		7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 190.14
		7/15/03	Office Solutions	stamp	$ 45.90
	8780	7/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 15.08
		7/15/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 13.30
					$ 1,257.82
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		7/15/03	City Alma Utilities	refund applied--N. Sims	$ 100.00
					$ 100.00
			GOLF
18774		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,734.63
18775		7/2/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
	3473	7/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 91.91
		7/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 64.87
		7/15/03	Big A Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 52.00
		7/15/03	Office Solutions	stamps	$ 22.95
		7/15/03	Dick Heft	refund applied--N. Sims	$ 46.00
		7/15/03	Toby Thulin	building maint	$ 600.00
	5795	7/15/03	Central States Lab	chemicals	$ 330.00
	5360	7/15/03	City Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 219.79
		7/15/03	All Tell	cell phone 2 months	$ 208.83
	796603	7/15/03	Sun Turf, Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 47.23
	3278447	7/15/03	Midwest Turf & Irrigation	line maint	$ 40.40
					$ 4,506.65
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
		7/15/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 149.99
		7/15/02	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 316.95
EFT		7/15/03	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 275.20
EFT		7/15/03	H & H Distributors	concessions	$ 355.40
					$ 1,097.54
			STREET
		7/15/03	Nebraska Dept Road	overpayment refund	$ 405.00
					$ 405.00
			FIRE
32892		7/14/03	Professional Coach & Equipment	down payment	$11,168.80
					$11,168.80
			GAS
		7/15/03	Post Rock Gas	cost of gas	$79,177.50
					$79,177.50

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; need of breakdown upon water project expenses. There being no other discussion on the treasurer’s report it was accepted as presented.

There being an open seat on the Board of Public Health, it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve Alan VanDriel to occupy the empty seat on the board. Motion Carried.

Council Member Calkins introduced Ordinance Number 07-153-1 entitled as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 07-153-1

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

OF ALMA, NEBRASKA, TO DEFINE THE TERM PORTABLE BUILDING, AND TO PROVIDE

FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SAME, AND TO PROVIDE THE EFFECTIVE DATE:

And moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different dates be suspended. Council Member

FLEISCHMANN seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon the motion, the following Council Members voted Yes: LAKIN, WAGGONER, CALLKINS, FLEISCHMANN . The following voted No: None .

The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by three-fourths of the council and the statutory rule was declared for consideration of this Ordinance.

This Ordinance was then read by titles and thereafter Council member CALKINS moved for final passage of this ordinance and said motion was seconded by council member FLEISCHMANN . The Mayor then stated the question, “Shall Ordinance Number 07-153-1 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted Yes: LAKIN, FLEISCHMANN, WAGGONER, CALKINS . The following voted No: NONE .

The passage and adoption of this ordinance having been concurred in by a majority of all members of the Council, the Mayor declared the ordinance adopted; and the Mayor in the presence of the City Council signed and approved the ordinance and the Clerk attested the passage and approval of the smaed and affixed his signature thereto and ordered the ordinance to be published in pamphlet form as provided herein.

ORDINANCE NO 07-153-1

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

OF ALMA, NEBRASKA, TO DEFINE THE TERM PORTABLE BUILDING, AND TO PROVIDE

FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SAME, AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE;

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALMA, NEBRASKA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That Article 3 of the zoning Ordinance of the City of Alma, Nebraska be amended to include the following definition.

The term portable building shall mean anything constructed in such a manner as to not require a permanent

Attachment to the ground or attachment to something having permanent location on the ground, and

Designed for use as a storage facility, parking facility, or animal shelter. The term portable building shall

Not include mobile homes. For purposes of installation or location of portable buildings within the

Jurisdiction of the City of Alma, portable building shall be subject to the provisions of the Zoning

Ordinance of the City of Alma, Nebraska pertaining to buildings.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its passage, approval, and publication in accord with law.

Passed and approved this 15^th day of July ,2003.

City of Alma, Nebraska

_________________________________ ATTEST: _____________________________

Mayor City Clerk

Golf Course Board Members Mark Mercer, Bill Malm and Jake Couch were present at the meeting to update the Mayor and Council on the progress of new building erection, need of paper work signed for loan and to introduce Bob Wynn of Royal Links Products to speak to all about a golf cart beverage cart. It was reported that footings had been poured at new building site and a lot of fixtures were on hand. It was decided at a past meeting that the Mayor was to sign a program lending note for money to pay for progress stages of building erection. Clerk instructed to make out claim and pay claim to Shaffer Construction for work done and for fixtures on hand.

Mr. Mercer introduced Mr. Bob Wynn , Royal Links Products, to the Mayor and Council. Mr. Wynn gave a presentation upon a beverage cart and how everything was paid for. Topics of discussion included; purpose of cart, many uses of cart, lease agreement 1-5 years cost of $290.25 per month to Golf Course with check in the same amount to Golf Course from company, 6-10 years company to pay $2000.00 to use cart, no tax money involved in

Purchase, advertisement firms to pay for advertising, no local advertising on cart, money making possibilities, surrounding courses that are now using carts, use of cart at other functions throughout City and money making possibilities. Motion made by Calkins that since there were no tax dollars involved in the lease agreement and payback agreement to go ahead and approve lease agreement, seconded by Waggoner. Upon roll call vote the following voted Yes to motion; Calkins, Waggoner, Fleischmann. Voting no was Lakin. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; Dana Peterson report on progress of water project, water shut down concerns expressed, schedule of events to happen on project needed, communication problems that need to be addressed concerning water project, live fire hydrant location concerns, marking of live or dead hydrants needed, clean up of work that already has been done before proceeding with new digging, Engineer instructions to relay all concerns to contractor, street projects progress, upcoming projects, north & south sides of main street park area comments, hiking biking trial progress report and no personnel issues to discuss.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up; golf course lease concerns, comments expressed concerns, spraying of mosquitoes comments, dumpster in street possible hazard, need to have dumpster moved, EMS grant money comments and report given upon handling of nuisance complaint.

There being no other items of discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to adjourn the meeting of July 15, 2003. Motion Carried.

____________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 1, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk on the 1^st day of July 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Waggoner, Fleischmann, Lakin. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Superintendent, Administrator, Julie Hansen, Lana Claycomb, Ann Brown, Chris Becker and Dana Peterson.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of July 1^st, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. All attending.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the June 17^th, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Only thing to discuss was Mayor and Council not receiving listing via E-Mail.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 1ST 2003__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32847		6/24/03	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 1.08
32846		6/18/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.84
32845		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,985.89
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 95.58
		7/1/03	Alma Chamber Commerce	community publicity	$ 1,500.00
		7/1/03	Michael Richman	conference--mileage--meals	$ 136.73
		7/1/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 7.25
		7/1/03	League of Nebraska Municipalities	office supplies	$ 62.80
		7/1/03	Culligan Water	office supplies	$ 13.31
		7/1/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 301.52
		7/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance Co.	insurance	$ 22.80
		7/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,013.62
	4223	7/1/03	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	service call	$ 41.90
		7/1/03	League of Nebraska Municipalities	2003 Municipal Accounting Conf	$ 255.00
	53877	7/1/03	Office solutions	supplies	$ 320.33
		7/1/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 187.92
		7/1/03	Jan Rojewski	cleaning building	$ 70.00
					$ 7,154.57
			STREET
32846		6/18/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 41.22
32845		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,387.75
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 1,899.18
		7/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance Co.	insurance	$ 11.40
		7/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 487.58
	75129	7/1/03	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 17.00
	54212	7/1/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 13.39
	156855	7/1/03	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 59.95
	1018080	7/1/03	Builders Warehouse	equipment	$ 2.98
		7/1/03	Shaffer Construction	cement work	$18,437.22
		7/1/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 300.86
					$22,658.53
			FIRE
32847		6/24/03	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 11.10
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 277.85
		7/1/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
		7/1/03	Zurich Life Insurance	insurance	$ 302.56
	75148	7/1/03	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 60.00
	26412	7/1/03	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 34.24
					$ 798.25
			POOL
	32847	6/24/03	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 187.89
32845		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,459.70
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 484.43
	4899	7/1/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 2.69
		7/1/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 39.00
	4195	7/1/03	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	r & m equipment	$ 27.50
	11785	7/1/03	Valley Plumbing Heating	r & m equipment	$ 48.00
		7/1/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 10.35
	2805091	7/1/03	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 8.37
					$ 4,267.93
			RECREATION
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 138.04
	4217	7/1/03	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	r & m equipment	$ 601.20
	21	7/1/03	C5 Merchandising	t-shirts	$ 195.04
	34362	7/1/03	Hilsabeck Sporting	supplies	$ 191.53
	4899	7/1/03	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 7.49
					$ 1,133.30
			AIRPORT
		7/1/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 1ST 2003__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AUDITORIUM
	4899	7/1/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 2.00
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 73.21
		7/1/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
	26413	7/1/03	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 23.35
					$ 211.06
			SHOP
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 115.47
	534560	7/1/03	McClymont Implement	shop stores	$ 45.97
	2810812	7/1/03	Agri Co-op	supplies	$ 26.08
					$ 187.52
			LIBRARY
32847		6/24/03	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 6.34
32845		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,951.71
		7/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 8.40
					$ 1,966.45
			PARK
	32845	6/19/03	City Payroll account	payroll	$ 644.18
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 54.29
	2812991	7/1/03	Agri Co-op	supplies	$ 124.83
					$ 823.30
			LANDFILL
		7/1/03	South Central Sanitation	hauling service	$ 7,667.23
					$ 7,667.23
			GAS
18750		6/24/03	State Ne Department of Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 3,041.30
18749		6/18/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 127.42
18748		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,784.75
		7/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
		7/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,046.00
		7/1/03	Tripe Motor Company	r & m equipment	$ 3.96
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 19.24
	273514	7/1/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
	4651231	7/1/03	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 197.60
		7/1/03	Kinder Morgan Gas Trans	transmission	$ 7,619.75
		7/1/03	Post Rock Gas	gas cost	$ 3,060.00
	2802652	7/1/03	Agri Co-op	supplies-fuel	$ 138.15
					$18,100.57
			SEWER
18750		6/24/03	State Ne Department of Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 329.57
18749		6/18/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 42.52
18748		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 911.73
		7/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
		7/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 555.24
		7/1/03	Orcutt Sanitation	service lines	$ 4,462.50
	2806168	7/1/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 27.59
					$ 6,340.55
			TRAILER COURT
18750		6/24/03	State Ne Department of Revenue	lodging tax	$ 174.74
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 664.96
					$ 839.70
			PAYROLL
pr-1007		6/18/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,124.58
		7/1/03	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,811.20
					$ 5,935.78
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 1ST 2003__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GOLF
18750		6/24/03	State Ne Department of Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 667.18
18749		6/18/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
18748		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,805.08
	4914	7/1/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 74.35
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 910.89
		7/1/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 32.95
	53895	7/1/03	Office solutions	operating supplies	$ 5.99
		7/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
	3277757	7/1/03	Midwest Turf & Irrigation	r & m equipment	$ 46.31
		7/1/03	Arrow Seed Company	chemicals	$ 511.50
		7/1/03	Valley Plumbing Heating	r & m equipment	$ 32.00
		7/1/03	McClymont Implement	equipment	$ 49.77
		7/1/03	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 367.88
					$ 5,563.34
			GOLF COURSE BAR ACCOUNT
1691		6/18/03	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 235.40
1690		6/18/03	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 163.50
1684		6/16/03	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 484.25
		7/1/03	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 20.44
		7/1/03	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 222.86
	4708	7/1/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 102.95
		7/1/03	Frito Lay	concession	$ 73.76
		7/1/03	Office solutions	operating supplies	$ 5.19
		7/1/03	Coca Cola Bottling	concession	$ 146.10
1693		6/23/03	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 419.75
		7/1/03	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 179.60
		7/1/03	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 30.90
		7/1/03	Hogeland Market	pop-groc-cigs	$ 949.33
		7/1/03	United Distillers	concession	$ 1,147.08
					$ 4,181.11
			WATER
18750		6/24/03	State Ne Department of Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 632.64
18749		6/18/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 92.70
18748		6/19/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,991.75
	4899	7/1/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 11.53
		7/1/03	Nebraska Public Power District	electric	$ 19.35
		7/1/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 81.00
	273514	7/1/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 112.80
		7/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.80
		7/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 609.60
	98984	7/1/03	State of NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 980.00
		7/1/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 308.26
		7/1/03	Dutton-Lainson	line maint	$ 16.09
		7/1/03	Hogeland Market	chemicals	$ 14.20
	2800571	7/1/03	Agri Co-op	supplies--tools	$ 22.94
18751		6/30/03	Community Bank	loan payment	$ 5,189.55
18752		6/30/03	Harlan County Bank	warrant payment # l08	$ 6,635.90
					$16,738.11

Billing software discussion included a presentation by Lana Claycomb and Julie Hansen about the NMPP Power Management Plus for Windows Billing Software and Automated Route Manager Service. Topics brought up and discussed included, the reasons why the City should go with the presented system, how the system was going to be used, proposal of buying and installing system in July of 2003 , paying for system October of 2003, all activities included in system explained, use of palm readers, privacy act comments, approximate cost of system being $8,850.00. Motion made by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann to approve the purchase of the described system. Motion Carried.

Weekend watch duties policy changes were presented to the council for review and for action. After discussion upon the weekend watch policy it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve. Motion Carried.

Auditorium painting project discussion included; presentation from Cindy Boehler about the choice of color of paints to be used, possible painting of floor to go with proposed painting colors, repair and maintenance of wall concerns, volunteer help with project, up keep of Auditorium concerns expressed, items that are being left after activities status, budget concerns, north doors that need to be replaced, City paying for materials and the need of a report on all costs on project and need of direction to go on project.

Chris Becker visited with the Mayor and Council about the problems the fire department is having obtaining a used fire rescue truck at the cost budgeted for. Topics brought up and discussed concerning truck obtaining included; costs reported to be in the $l09, 000.00 range for truck desired, need of directions from Council upon what way to go in obtaining truck desired, report of pledges in the amount of $50,000.00 ($40,000.00 on hand Alma Fire Dept., $10,000.00 on hand Rural Fire Dept), towards truck, possible sell of old equipment for approximately $8,000.00, options of purchase to look at, split of payments between Fire Department and City being Fire making first three payments and the City making the last three payments, down payment concerns expressed, possible borrow of needed money in October. Motion made by Lakin to go after and purchase the desired equipment seconded by Waggoner. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included, no news to report on hog confinement legal issues, pay estimate #2 on water project presented in the amount of $61,251.07, Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to approve pay estimate. Motion Carried. Street project report given on all that is occurring, report on what projects are upcoming, report of bumps in intersection 2^nd & james, possible grinding of bumps suggested, concerns about filing in behind dug our areas expressed, hiking and biking trail report given and no personnel matters to discuss.

There being no other agenda business to discuss the following items were brought up; nuisance report, board of health involvement in nuisance complaints, list needed on areas of concerns, airport deed signing by Mayor okayed, fire works complaint on length of time being shot, law enforcement suggested to control, driveway and Brooks car lot in need of attention, CDBG housing grant paperwork explained, more information needed when available on housing grant operations, golf course beverage cart discussion.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to adjourn the regular meeting of July 1, 2003. Motion Carried.

___________________________ ATTEST: _____________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 17, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 17^th day of June at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Waggoner, Fleischmann, Lakin, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Rhonda Hogeland, Wayne Rasmuss and Ann Brown.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the meeting of June 17^th 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor. All attending.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the June 3^rd, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Comments included; split out of Huggins audit bill and changing water project pay estimate from gas account to water account on listing.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 17, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32803		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,255.03
32804		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 151.34
	53585	6/17/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 146.53
		6/17/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 272.90
		6/17/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		6/17/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 40.84
		6/17/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 5.35
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
		6/17/03	Jan Rojewski	build maint	$ 60.00
	3414079	6/17/03	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 59.98
		6/17/03	League Nebr Municipalities	membership dues	$ 50.00
	103991	6/17/03	Colonial Research	supplies	$ 97.35
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	deposit to utilities	$ 374.51
	1501	6/17/03	Affordable Signs	signs	$ 90.97
					$ 5,961.70
			STREET
32803		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,419.01
32804		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 42.67
	145861	6/17/03	BARCO Muni Products	r & m equipment	$ 394.41
	173970	6/17/03	R & R Sales & Service	r & m equipment	$ 12.99
		6/17/03	B. H. Heseman Shop	r & m equipment	$ 22.50
	9256	6/17/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 31.53
		6/17/03	Murphy Tractor & Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 14.73
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	T & F Sand & Gravel	gravel	$ 838.63
					$ 3,104.60
			LIBRARY
32759		6/4/03	The Library Store	operating supplies	$ 36.88
32760		6/4/03	Young Adult resources	books	$ 459.91
32761		6/4/03	Ingram	books	$ 363.22
32762		6/4/03	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 37.71
32763		6/4/03	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 100.82
32764		6/4/03	Audio Editions	books	$ 293.13
32765		6/4/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 150.47
32766		6/4/03	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
32767		6/4/03	N.P.P.D.	electric	$ 153.22
32768		6/4/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 52.50
32769		6/4/03	Follett Software Company	operating supplies	$ 44.05
32770		6/4/03	Quill Corporation	operating supplies	$ 54.99
32771		6/4/03	LaDonna Schluterbusch	prof & school	$ 89.80
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 34.77
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
					$ 2,225.79
			FIRE
		6/17/03	Bosselman	fuel	$ 60.00
		6/17/03	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 42.05
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 71.48
		6/17/03	Apria Healthcare	chemicals	$ 8.50
	4739	6/17/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 48.89
		6/17/03	Green country Enterprises	build maint	$ 40.00
		6/17/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
		6/17/03	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 21.09
	103991	6/17/03	Colonial Research	office supplies	$ 97.34
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
					$ 867.09
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 17, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			POOL
32803		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,005.47
	9276	6/17/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 77.91
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 22.59
		6/17/03	Hays Pharmacy	operating supplies	$ 16.99
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	Chesterman Company	concession	$ 333.00
	87956	6/17/03	Deterding Classic Pool	operating supplies	$ 384.47
	5056	6/17/03	COBRA	chemicals	$ 1,150.00
		6/17/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 109.38
					$ 4,427.94
			RECREATION
	8459	6/17/03	S O S Inc	grounds maint	$ 250.00
		6/17/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	grounds maint	$ 65.75
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	Reams Sprinkler Supply	grounds maint	$ 85.73
					$ 729.61
			AUDITORIUM
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 119.11
		6/17/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
	103991	6/17/03	Colonial Research	operating supplies	$ 97.34
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
					$ 657.08
			SHOP
	398418	6/17/03	Dutton Lainson	r & m equipment	$ 26.68
		6/17/03	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 5.57
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 208.25
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 55.02
					$ 623.65
			PARK
	s58293	6/17/03	Dutton-Lainson	grounds maint	$ 441.00
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 75.12
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
					$ 844.25
			AIRPORT
		6/17/03	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 1,250.00
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.05
					$ 1,578.05
			LANDFILL
32803		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 579.76
					$ 579.76
			POLICE
		6/17/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,400.00
					$ 3,400.00
			TRAILER PARK
18722		6/5/03	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 592.07
		6/17/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 55.40
		6/17/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 33.56
	9428	6/17/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 77.62
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 109.76
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
					$ 1,196.54
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
					$ 328.13
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 17, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PAYROLL
pr1006		6/5/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,161.74
					$ 1,161.74
			GAS
18722		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,784.77
18723		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 127.42
		6/17/03	Bosselman	fuel	$ 107.26
		6/17/03	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 24.83
	210938	6/17/03	Blackburn Mfg Co.	line maint	$ 93.76
		6/17/03	Aramark Services	unifroms	$ 191.49
		6/17/03	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 18.30
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		6/17/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 154.59
					$ 4,130.55
			WATER
18722		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,039.78
18723		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.94
		6/17/03	Bosselman	fuel	$ 30.88
	9484	6/17/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 8.38
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 16.17
	13269	6/17/03	Tagge Engineering	engineering	$ 3,142.12
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		6/17/03	Dutton-Lainson	line maint	$ 83.27
	1075760	6/17/03	Layne Christensen Co.	line maint	$ 802.16
18724		6/5/03	Elk Creek Backhoe	pay estimate #1 water project	$89,370.81
					$96,216.64
			SEWER
18722		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 963.24
18723		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.91
		6/17/03	N. P.P.D.	electric	$ 347.43
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
		6/17/03	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		6/17/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
					$ 1,989.84
			GOLF
18723		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
18722		6/5/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,394.90
	3275621	6/17/03	Midwest Turf & Irrigation	r & m equipment	$ 12.12
	83693	6/17/03	Midway Implement Co.	r & m equipment	$ 28.65
	9293	6/17/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 139.99
		6/17/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 277.20
	4871	6/17/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 85.34
	103991	6/17/03	Colonial Research	operating supplies	$ 97.34
	2519	6/17/03	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 328.13
	487554	17-Jun	Sun Turf	r & m equipment	$ 113.53
		6/17/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 61.72
					$ 4,586.96
Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 17, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GOLF COURSE BAR CLAIMS
		6/17/03	Chesterman Co.	concessions	$ 350.70
	889803	6/17/03	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 288.16
	395479	6/17/03	United Distillers	concessions	$ 317.30
	312916	6/17/03	Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 252.00
	117256	6/17/03	Cash-Wa Distributing	concessions	$ 38.00
		6/17/03	Department of Treasury	registration	$ 250.00
					$ 1,496.16

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included comments on water project upcoming costs. Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.

Cindy Boehler was unable to attend the meeting to discuss Auditorium painting so the subject was tabled until she would be able to attend a meeting.

A request to approve Karen Stricherz to work part time at the golf course bar was relayed to Council for action. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to approve the part time employment of Karen Stricherz to work at the golf course bar. Motion Carried. Also reported concerning the Golf Course was the replacement of outgoing board members Dave Schrader and Gary Christensen with new board members Jake Couch and Norman Noren.

Due to a conflict of interest in the type of business Mayor Haeker is involved with he excused himself from discussion and action concerning water bonding for water project and turned the meeting over to acting Mayor Rick Calkins. Wayne Rasmuss, Ameritas Investment Corp., explained to Council Members all matters concerning the issuance of $500,000.00 water bonds.

Council Member Lakin introduced Ordinance No. 6-173-1 entitled:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF WATER BONDS OF THE CITY OF ALMA, NEBRASKA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000); PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO PURCHASER; PROVIDING FRO THE DISPOSITION OF THE BOND PROCEEDS AND ORDERING THE ORDINANCE PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM

And moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended. Council Member Fleischmann seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon roll call vote on the motion the following Council Members voted YEA: Waggoner, Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins . The following voted NAY: None . The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule was declared suspended for consideration of t said ordinance.

Said ordinance was then read by title and thereafter Council Member Fleischmann moved for final passage of the ordinance, which motion was seconded by Council Member Lakin . The Acting Mayor then stated the question “Shall Ordinance No. 6-173-1 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members votes YEA: Waggoner, Fleischmann, Lakin, Calkins . The following voted NAY: none . The passage and adoption of said ordinance having been concurred in by three-fourths of all members of the Council, the Acting Mayor declared the ordinance adopted and the Acting Mayor, in the presence of the council signed and approved the ordinance and the Clerk attested the passage and approval of the same and affixed his signature thereto and ordered the Ordinance to be published in pamphlet form as provided therein.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17^TH day of June , 2003.

_____________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________

Acting Mayor City Clerk

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; no news to report on hog confinement legal issues, taps on new water lines proceeding, contractor to work to accommodate 4^th of July activities around park area report, concrete work coming up on water project, notification to citizens about work to be done in the area, budget questions upon possible leftover bond money usage, street south of park asphalt work proposal discussed, blocking of streets concerns when cement projects going on, doing intersections ½ at a time to accommodate traffic of citizens, hiking biking trail still working on paper work, approval from Council to go after grants to help defray costs of trials, pool manager comments about pool operation and comments about size of pool and how to handle swim meets.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up; areas of clean-up needed in the community, need to contact people on areas, going to the next step to have areas cleaned up, check presented from Waggoner Insurance on Safety Plan, renewal policy on insurance policy possible going up ten to twelve percent report, speeding problem on South Street comments heard, possible ways to hold speeders down suggested, machine loaning comments, size of some streets in community causing parking problems comments and concerns about vehicles being sold on private lots.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of June 17, 2003. Motion Carried.

______________________________ ATTEST: __________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 3^RD, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City clerk in said city on the 3^rd day of June 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were Mayor Pro-Tem Calkins. Council Members; Fleischmann, Lakin Waggoner. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Nikki Gausman, Corey Ten Bentsel, Dana Peterson and Ann Brown.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Pro-Tem Calkins called the meeting of June 3^rd 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Fleischmann, Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins. Mayor Absent.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the Mat 20 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Comments expressed on the bill from L & S Sprinklers being complete or not.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the following claims and invoices be approved as approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 3, 2003____
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32756		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,985.90
32757		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.84
32758		May-03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 58.94
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 75.39
		6/3/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,013.62
		6/3/03	Culligan Water	office supplies	$ 13.31
	6933	6/3/03	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 58.74
		6/3/03	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
	53553	6/3/03	Office solutions Associates	office supplies	$ 10.38
		6/3/03	City Alma	petty cash	$ 100.00
		6/3/03	Ray McAtee	grounds maint--parking area	$ 1,879.15
		6/3/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 228.94
	9444	6/3/03	Holiday Inn Kearney	office equipment	$ 250.00
		6/3/03	Bill Hogeland	dental	$ 136.00
		6/3/03	Bill Hogeland	deductible ins met	$ 250.00
		6/3/03	Bill Hogeland	travel--meal expenses	$ 119.16
		6/3/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
					$ 7,370.17
			STREET
32756		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,438.06
32757		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 40.86
	29732	6/3/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 102.32
	15175	6/3/03	Sign Center	sign removal--highway	$ 1,290.54
		6/3/03	Asphalt & Concrete Materials	cold mix	$ 2,834.44
	145617	6/3/03	BARCO Municipal Products	signs	$ 336.61
		6/3/03	Platte Valley Communications	r & m equipment	$ 210.00
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,863.33
		6/3/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 487.58
		6/3/03	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 292.97
		6/3/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
					$ 8,908.11
			SWIMMING POOL
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 45.46
	88234	6/3/03	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	pool chemicals	$ 69.98
		6/3/03	Agri Co-op	r & m supplies	$ 65.19
		6/3/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m supplies	$ 34.03
	6928	6/3/03	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 17.60
	15030	6/3/03	Zeller-Zulauf Furniture	supplies	$ 3.95
		6/3/03	Ray McAtee	ground maint--cement	$ 280.00
		6/3/03	Hays Pharmacy	operating supplies	$ 16.99
	11860	6/3/03	Flower Patch	operating supplies	$ 12.72
		6/3/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 78.00
		6/3/03	Hogeland Market	concessions	$ 361.61
					$ 985.53
			FIRE
32758		5/22/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 4.76
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 223.58
		6/3/03	AllTell	cell phone	$ 23.11
		6/3/03	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 23.35
	29650	6/3/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 15.96
					$ 290.76
			AUDITORIUM
32758		5/22/03	State Nebr Dept revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 23.45
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 86.04
		6/3/03	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
					$ 143.73
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RECREATION
		6/3/03	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 88.70
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.34
	7021	6/3/03	Builder Choice	building maint	$ 46.33
	4113	6/3/03	Jack Ward's sport	equipment	$ 1,195.79
					$ 1,350.16
			PARK
32756		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.17
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 54.21
	6901	6/3/03	Builder Choice	grounds maint	$ 47.14
	397701	6/3/03	L & S Lawn Sprinklers	grounds maint--sprinkler system	$ 7,322.20
	29843	6/3/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 118.34
					$ 8,186.06
			SHOP
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 112.62
	2081	6/3/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 13.21
					$ 125.83
			LIBRARY
32758		5/22/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 2.15
32756		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,029.63
		6/3/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 8.40
					$ 2,040.18
			LANDFILL
		6/3/03	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 7,663.34
					$ 7,663.34
			GAS
18700		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,763.38
18701		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 126.43
18702		5/22/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 4,048.69
		6/3/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,046.00
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
		6/3/03	Stan Hickman	overcharge on gas	$ 97.84
		6/3/03	Post Rock Gas	cost of gas	$20,014.80
		6/3/03	Kinder Morgan	transmission	$ 7,730.42
		6/3/03	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 193.11
		6/3/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		6/3/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 22.80
					$36,102.31
			SEWER
18700		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 946.07
18701		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.12
18702		5/22/03	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 353.40
		6/3/03	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 44.00
		6/3/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 555.24
		6/3/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 11.40
					$ 1,954.23
			TRAILER PARK
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 305.91
	2138	6/3/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 65.39
	29638	6/3/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 56.20
					$ 427.50
			PAYROLL
1004		5/21/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,114.78
		6/3/03	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,858.00
					$ 5,972.78
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
18700		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,885.14
18701		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 87.75
18702		5/22/03	State Nebr Dept revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 515.51
18703		5/28/03	Harlan County Bank	warrants prin & int	$14,878.78
18704		5/28/03	Community Bank	loan payment #l7	$ 5,189.55
		6/3/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 68.72
		6/3/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 611.56
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.35
		6/3/03	Dutton-Lainson	line maint	$ 504.38
	97898	6/3/03	State of NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 3,254.00
	13255	6/3/03	Tagge Engineering	design final	$ 2,000.00
		6/3/03	Max S. Whetstine	grounds maint	$ 110.00
	29661	6/3/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel-supplies	$ 67.19
		6/3/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 112.80
		6/3/03	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 19.80
					$29,324.53
			GOLF
18701		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
18700		5/21/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,410.20
18702		5/22/03	State Nebr Dept revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 520.97
		6/3/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 441.26
	2343	6/3/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 16.23
	4658	6/3/03	A-l Appliance	r & m equipment	$ 47.70
		6/3/03	United Horticultural Supply	chemicals	$ 365.00
		6/3/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-chem-supplies	$ 469.06
		6/3/03	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 11.40
					$ 4,329.86
			GOLF BAR ACCOUNT EXPENSES MAY 03
			Marge Mercer	cash drawing	$ 105.00
			H & H Distributors	concessions	$ 481.45
			Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 154.00
			Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 126.00
			Finocchiaco Wine Co	concessions	$ 20.76
			United Distillers	concessions	$ 679.76
			Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 113.00
			Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 31.14
			Chesterman Company	concessions	$ 602.10
			City Alma	payroll payback	$ 1,947.46
			City Alma	sales tax pay back	$ 484.31
			Hogeland Market	concessions	$ 131.72
					$ 4,876.70

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; comments expressed upon debt payment and upcoming bond work. Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.

Corey Ten Bentsel, Alma Chamber of Commerce president, visited with the Council about permission to have and hold a youth dance at the City Auditorium on July 5^th 2003. Topics discussed concerning request included; alcohol free event, adult supervision, charge at door to pay for band, After the Order band to be at the dance, possible D.J. for fill in after band. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to approve the request by the Chamber of Commerce. Motion Carried.

City Clerk relayed a request from the Theater Board to have a City Office key to make basement available for use of theater patrons in case of threatening weather. After a short discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to make a key to the City Office available for Theater Board concerns. Motion Carried.

Nikki Gausman, executive director of SAFE center, gave a presentation upon services provided through the center and also asked City Council to consider a monetary offer to help assist the organization. Topics discussed included; purpose of SAFE center, services provided, number that have been assisted by center, number of calls for assistance that have been received, support of children, area of coverage by SAFE center, law enforcements contacts and a request of the $2,000.00 monetary contribution, budget questions, possible other ways of assistance for center and decision to table discussion upon request until future meeting so more information could be gathered.

There was only on bid received for rent of the City Locker plant building. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to accept the bid turned in by NRD , same as it was for the last year rent. Motion Carried.

Council Member Fleischmann introduced Ordinance Number 6-033-l entitled as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 6-033-1

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALMA, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

And moved that the statutory rule requiring reading on three different dates be suspended. Council Member Lakin seconded the motion to suspend the rules and upon the motion, the following Council Members voted Yes: Waggoner, Calkins, Fleischmann, Lakin . The following voted No: None.

The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by three-fourths of the Council and the statutory rule was declared suspended for consideration of this Ordinance.

This Ordinance was then read by title and thereafter Council Member Fleischmann moved for final passage of this ordinance and said motion was seconded by Council Member Lakin . The Mayor Pro-Tem then stated the question, “Shall Ordinance Number 6-033-1 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted Yes: Waggoner, Calkins, Fleischmann, Lakin . The following voted No: None .

The passage and adoption of this ordinance having been concurred in by a majority of all members of the Council, the Mayor Pro-Tem declared the ordinance adopted; and the Mayor Pro-Tem in the presence of the City council signed and approved the ordinance and the Clerk attested the passage and approval of the same and affixed his signature thereto and ordered the ordinance to be published in pamphlet form as provided.

Completed and of unfinished business discussion included; no news to report upon hog confinement legal issues, Dana Peterson presented pay estimate # 1 in amount of $89,370.8l on water project for approval, explained all documents pertaining to pay estimate, Motion by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to pay estimate #1. Motion carried. Also discussed on unfinished business was need for bond information, street projects going on weather permitting, Motion by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to sign the Consultant Agreement with Kirkham Michael on Hiking Biking trail project. Motion Carried.

There being no other agenda items for discussion, the following topics were brought up, used chairs purchased for meeting room, South Platte meeting, cell phone purchased for week-end watch employees, trash recycle bins for promotional idea, other areas of thought discussed on getting rid of recycle containers expressed and billing software comments.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.

_____________________________ ATTEST: ____________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 20, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City of the 20th day of May 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Superintendent, Administrator, Ann Brown, Dana Peterson and Ron Latter.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of May 20, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins Mayor. All present.

Moved by Waggoner seconded Fleischmann that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the April l5, 2003 be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices. There was no comments of discussion to be had.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: MAY 20, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32735		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,255.01
32736		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 151.34
	4031325	5/20/03	Liberty World Class Flags	flags	$ 234.55
	10324	5/20/03	Nebraska Trucking Association	membership dues	$ 135.00
	9282242	5/20/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 274.31
	3398304	5/20/03	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 23.74
		5/20/03	Michael Richman	purchase norton upgrade	$ 26.57
		5/20/03	Keep Nebraska Beautiful	membership dues	$ 50.00
		5/20/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 77.76
	53436	5/20/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 192.98
		5/20/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 11.75
					$ 4,433.01
			STREET
32735		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,438.07
32736		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 40.86
		5/20/03	Brooks Ford, Inc.	ladder truck r & m	$ 373.99
	14463	5/20/03	Stewart Tree Service	grounds maint--trees	$ 545.00
					$ 2,397.92
			LIBRARY
32680		5/7/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 52.50
32681		5/7/03	N. P.P.D.	electric	$ 135.17
32682		5/7/03	Modern Methods, Inc.	miscellaneous expense	$ 26.19
32683		5/7/03	Valley Plumbing & Heating	building r & m	$ 547.64
32684		5/7/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 150.53
32685		5/7/03	Columbia House	videos	$ 91.25
32686		5/7/03	Quill corp.	office supplies	$ 435.04
32687		5/7/03	National Geographic	magazines	$ 9.95
32688		5/7/03	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 152.79
32689		5/7/03	J O Y Book Nook	books	$ 78.28
32690		5/7/03	Doubleday Large print	books	$ 31.47
32691		5/7/03	Diamond Lake Book Company	books	$ 211.11
32692		5/7/03	Ingram	books	$ 506.31
32693		5/7/03	LaDonna Schluterbusch	mileage	$ 57.31
					$ 2,485.54
			PARK
	145410	5/20/03	Barco Municipal Products	signs	$ 117.82
32735		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
					$ 762.00
			POOL
	ALM001	5/20/03	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	acid--chemicals	$ 62.31
	9282513	5/20/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.42
	87864	5/20/03	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	chemicals	$ 1,100.42
					$ 1,169.15
			SHOP
		5/20/03	McClymont Implement	shop stores	$ 52.89
	9283144	5/20/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 61.53
					$ 114.42
			LANDFILL
32735		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 635.96
					$ 635.96
			FIRE
	3081960	5/20/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
					$ 37.11
			POLICE
		5/20/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,400.00
					$ 3,400.00
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: MAY 20, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AIRPORT
	47260	5/20/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
			GAS
18676		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,763.37
18677		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 126.43
	6225-837	5/20/03	All Tell	telephone	$ 37.86
	174807	5/20/03	CIGMA, LLC	line maint	$ 17.50
	45466	5/20/03	American Meter Company	line maint	$ 44.10
		5/20/03	Bosselman Energy, Inc.	fuel	$ 91.75
	14161W	5/20/03	Experitec, Inc.	line maint	$ 933.82
		5/20/03	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 196.67
					$ 4,211.50
			WATER
18676		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,895.97
18677		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 88.25
		5/20/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 7.00
		5/20/03	Bosselman Energy, Inc.	fuel	$ 91.55
	13138	5/20/03	Tagge Engineering	design for water project	$ 3,115.06
		5/20/03	Jerry Dietz	dental--eye ins	$ 403.00
	69010	5/20/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 329.84
	218225	5/20/03	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 154.87
					$ 6,085.54
			SEWER
18676		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 911.73
18677		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 42.52
	3081960	5/20/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
		5/20/03	Neil Molzahn	prof & school	$ 39.54
					$ 999.92
			GOLF
18676		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,366.33
18677		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
	9282341	5/20/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 63.97
		5/20/03	B. H. Hesemann Shop	r & m equipment	$ 32.60
		5/20/03	Sun Turf, Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 83.16
	11323-00	5/20/03	Arrow Seed Company	grounds maint	$ 691.50
	698149	5/20/03	United Horticulture supply	chemicals	$ 2,210.00
	285222	5/20/03	Perry Lumber	building maint	$ 14.39
					$ 5,509.99
			TRAILER COURT
18676		5/7/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.08
	9283102	5/20/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 53.63
		5/20/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 6.32
		5/20/03	Judy Kruse	trees purchased	$ 42.57
					$ 694.60
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		5/20/03	Stan Hickman	customer refund	$ 100.00
					$ 100.00
			PAYROLL
pr1002		5/7/03	Ameircan Funds	pension	$ 1,137.58
pr1003		5/15/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	N/W taxes	$ 1,977.51
					$ 3,115.09

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion comments included; cash flow looking food and possible pay off warrants #98 through #l07. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to pay warrants #98 through #l07 in the amount ot $ll,l92.50. Motion Carried.

City Administer presented an agreement between the City of Alma and the State of Nebraska Department of Roads on project No. STPD-l36-3(l07) Contract No. 70591 to improve Highway US-l36 in Alma, to the Mayor and Council for action. After discussion and explanation upon the presented agreement it was move by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve and pass the agreement resolution. Motion Carried.

City Attorney Duncan explained a resolution pertaining to property conveyance between the City of alma and Paul Ulrichson and also explained the need to pass the resolution. Topics of discussion included; value of property, conveyance by Special Municipal Cooperation deed, transaction costs, clear zone easement and posting of resolution in three public places for a period of not less than (7) days prior to exchange of property and need of Ordinance pertaining to conveyance at the next regular meeting. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve the resolution presented by Attorney Duncan. Motion Carried.

A one day liquor license request from Fisherman’s Corner for use June 28, 2003 at the Johnson Community Center for a wedding reception was presented to the Council for action. Clerk reported that there were no written no oral objections for or against said request. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve the license request. Motion Carried.

City Administrator reported the Mayor and Council the need to approve LaVon Olson to be an alternate member to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve LaVon Olson as an alternate member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Motion Carried.

Water bonds and resolution pertaining to expenditures of water bond money discussion included; an explanation from Mayor Haeker that he was excusing himself from this part of meeting on the discussion of water bonds because of job related duties. Mayor Haeker turned the discussion over to Mayor Pro-Tem Calkins. Council Member Fleischmann introduced the following resolution and moved for adoption. Council Member Lakin seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote on the passage and adoption of the following resolution the following Council Members voted YEA: Waggoner, Calkins, Lakin and Fleischmann. The following voted NAY: None.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALMA, NEBRASKA. As follows:

Section l. That the Mayor Pro Tem and Council of the city of Alma, Nebraska, do hereby declare this resolution to be the City’s official declaration of intent under Internal Revenue Code Regulation Section 1.150-2 to provide for the incurring of indebtedness which may include reimbursements of expenditures made by the City for constructing additions and improvements to the water plant and distribution system of the City. The preliminary estimate of debt contemplated to be issued for such a project is currently$500,000.00.

Section 2. That up to the expenditure of the full amounts of such projected described within this resolution, the City may advance funds as may be necessary for meeting the immediate costs of such improvements. It is the intent of the Mayor Pro Tem and Council of the City’s reasonable expectation that the City shall reimburse such expenditures as may be made from general funds on hand from the proceeds of the issuance of it debt obligations.

Section 3. That the City clerk shall make a copy of this resolution available for public inspection at the main office of the City at all times during normal business hours within ten days after the adoption hereof. Such copies shall remain available for public inspection at all such times until the bonds or such other tax-exempt obligations contemplated herein are issued.

DATED this 20^th day of May , 2003.

ATTEST; By _________________________________

Mayor—Pro Tem

________________________________

City Clerk

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included nothing to report on hog confinement legal issues, Tagge Engineering representative Preston gave a report on what all has been done on water project and what is in the future for work to be done, street projects to go on weather permitting, walking path paperwork still working on and nothing to report upon personnel matters.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up and discussed; grass mowing concerns, sign moving comments, tree removal comments, Memorial weekend clean-up needed, comments about water well use by Dick Coe, sprinkler system at park reported as working, billing software comments, meeting with Pin-Point attendance, comments from Ron Latter about how well the City wide clean-up went, comments about upcoming contract with South Central Sanitation and discussion upon pool staff wage adjustments.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of May 20, 2003. Motion Carried.

____________________________________ ATTEST: ___________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 15, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 15^th day of April 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Waggoner. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Dana Peterson, Jay Falluck, Ann Brown and Allen Van Driel.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of April 15, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor, present. Lakin not at meeting.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the April 1, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor opens the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoice listing. Clerk reported a typo error in telephone bill amount for fire department from $9.99 to $37.ll.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: APRIL 15, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	650	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 7.00
	2242	4/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 272.53
		4/15/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 40.51
		4/15/03	Pension Administrators	pension	$ 460.00
	52872	4/15/03	Office Solutions associates	operating supplies	$ 34.39
		4/15/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 22.30
		4/15/03	IIMC	membership	$ 100.00
		4/15/03	Jan Rojewski	office cleaning	$ 50.00
	4761	4/15/03	Hanna Variety	office supplies	$ 25.51
		4/15/03	Omaha World Herald	subscription	$ 13.00
	3378565	4/15/03	Eakes Office Products	office supplies	$ 80.78
32638		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,255.43
32639		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 151.34
					$ 4,541.56
			STREET
	17034	4/15/03	The Island Supply	r & m equipment	$ 221.26
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.99
	905065	4/15/03	Murphy Tractor & Supply	r & m equipment	$ 67.73
	415	4/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 3.55
	28968	4/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 84.57
		4/15/03	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 38.75
	8763	4/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 3.78
	33359	4/15/03	Central Nebraska Bobcat	equipment purchase	$ 1,031.77
32638		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 843.76
32639		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 40.13
					$ 2,337.29
			LIBRARY
	1310	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 243.12
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 2.96
32624		4/8/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 68.25
32625		4/8/03	Internet Additions Corp	computer service	$ 24.51
32626		4/8/03	N. P. P.D.	electric	$ 133.37
32627		4/8/03	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
32628		4/8/03	Keri Anderson	mileage	$ 14.60
32629		4/8/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 149.68
32630		4/8/03	The Library Store	operating supplies	$ 107.05
32631		4/8/03	Columbia House	videos	$ 85.76
32632		4/8/03	Thomas T. Beeler	books	$ 90.37
32633		4/8/03	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 36.28
32634		4/8/03	J O Y Book Nook	books	$ 41.53
32635		4/8/03	Finger Lakes Book Company	books	$ 150.00
32636		4/8/03	Ingram Book Company	books	$ 390.42
32637		4/8/03	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 35.57
					$ 1,599.66
			PARK
	24970	4/15/03	Benjamin's Landscaping	r & m equipment	$ 44.90
	3500	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 35.98
	393741	4/15/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 54.00
	434	4/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 37.71
	29086	4/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 34.24
32638		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 901.85
					$ 1,108.68
			LANDFILL
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.32
					$ 0.32
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: APRIL 15, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AUDITORIUM
	27425	4/15/03	Aramark Uniform Service	cleaning supplies	$ 21.92
	300	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 711.50
		4/15/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
	8753	4/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 1.99
					$ 847.91
			SHOP
	10	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 206.39
	3144	4/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 55.57
		4/15/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 2.50
	2373441	4/15/03	Electric Supply	operating supplies	$ 24.74
					$ 289.20
			FIRE
	27424	4/15/03	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
	60	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 349.83
	A9306	4/15/03	D & M Security	building maint	$ 273.90
		4/15/03	Alma Volunteer Fire Dept	calls	$ 335.00
	709	4/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
		4/15/03	Green Country Enterprises	cleaning supplies	$ 40.00
		4/15/03	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 21.09
		4/15/03	Apria Healthcare	chemicals	$ 25.50
	8775	4/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 18.23
		4/15/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.09
		4/15/03	Republican Valley Animal Center	animal care	$ 5.25
		4/15/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
					$ 1,275.74
			SWIMMING POOL
	2513	4/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.42
					$ 6.42
			POLICE
		4/15/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,400.00
					$ 3,400.00
			GAS
	10	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 206.40
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 7.00
	4561618	4/15/03	Aramark Services	uniform expense	$ 137.86
		4/15/03	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 18.30
	12030	4/15/03	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	membership	$ 489.96
	12216	4/15/03	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	registration	$ 90.00
		4/15/03	Good Samaritan Outreach Services	drug screen	$ 26.00
	8756	4/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 6.98
		4/15/03	Platte Valley Communications	operating supplies	$ 12.00
18601		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,787.35
18602		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 127.42
		4/15/03	Everett Hunter	dental	$ 173.00
	C68407	4/15/03	Ditch Witch of Nebraska	r & m equipment	$ 335.71
		4/15/03	Great Plains One Call Services	line maint	$ 9.83
					$ 4,427.81
			TRAILER COURT
	30	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 97.29
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.83
	3102	4/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 52.42
18601		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.07
					$ 742.61
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: APRIL 15, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
	170	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 222.57
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 5.71
		4/15/03	Chaloupka, Holyke Law Office	hog confinement legals	$ 925.09
		4/15/03	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 24.12
		4/15/03	Nebraska Rural Water Association	registration	$ 95.00
	207	4/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 103.66
	28944	4/15/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 83.65
	8872	4/15/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 14.85
		4/15/03	N.P.P.D.	electric	$ 511.49
18601		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,883.38
18602		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 87.75
	95855	4/10/03	State NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 345.00
	12898	4/15/03	Tagge Engineering	design for water system	$ 9,881.20
					$14,183.47
			SEWER
	10	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 206.40
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 2.98
	380	4/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
		4/15/03	N.P.P.D.	electric	$ 324.65
18601		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 965.46
18602		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.91
					$ 1,550.53
			GOLF
	5350	4/15/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 495.90
		4/15/04	Marlin Richards	merchandise purchase	$ 48.42
	1408	4/15/03	Riverside Golf Shop, Inc.	equipment	$ 280.00
	1597	4/15/03	The Battery Shop	r & m equipment	$ 31.65
		4/15/03	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 4.79
		4/15/03	Evergreen Tree Farm	grounds maint	$ 53.00
		4/15/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 61.45
		4/15/03	Terry Thulin	building maint	$ 149.99
	257787	4/15/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 51.66
	4776	4/15/03	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 53.97
		4/15/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 39.35
18601		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,884.36
18602		4/10/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
		4/15/03	John Solida & Sons	grounds maint	$ 125.00
					$ 3,327.58
			PAYROLL
PR-1100		4/10/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,142.28
					$ 1,142.28

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; discussion upon how much gas has been purchased and when the bill will be coming to the City Office for payment.

Dana Peterson , Tagge Engineering, presented an agreement between the City of Alma and Elk Creek Backhoe and Trenching Inc., of Arapahoe pertaining to construction of 2003 water distribution system improvements for Mayor Signature. Topics discussed included, change in wording on page three from reply to rely and question to Attorney about signing of presented paperwork. Attorney explained that this had already been approved so Mayor can sign. Other topics of discussion brought up by Mr. Peterson pertaining to project was a report upon the pre-construction conference meeting held prior to meeting and the set up of the first meeting of the month for payment of partial pay estimates on the construction project.

Alan Van Driel visited with the Mayor and Council about getting support from them to go ahead and pursue grant money for portable defibrillators. Topics brought up concerning the proposal were; number of units requested, location of units, operation of units and possible training needed to operate the units. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to go ahead and give City support to Mr. Van Driel to pursue the grant money for the defibrillators. Motion Carried.

Mayor and Council reviewed a presented resolution for adopting and approving the execution of an Agency Agreement with the Department of Aeronautics of the State of Nebraska for project No. 3-31-0004-01, to be submitted by the Department to the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain federal assistance for the development of the Airport. After discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to authorize the Mayor to execute said Agency Agreement on behalf of the City of Alma. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; no news to report on hog confinement legal issues, water project progress report given, report on street projects being done, comments about lowering shut off valve in Front of Dug Out heard, report given about next areas for street work, walking path report about paperwork still working on and no personnel issues to report.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up; City wide clean-up report given, Airport property line discussed, bonding for water project comments heard, dog impoundment policies discussed, sewer line comments and water line installation project.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the regular meeting of April l5, 2003. Motion Carried.

__________________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 1, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 1^st day of April 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Waggoner, Lakin, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Superintendent, Ann Brown, Dana Peterson, Kirsten Prickett, Brian Seyler and Russ Pfeil.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the

public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of April 1, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. All present.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the March 18^th 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opens the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Clerk reported that electric bill in Sewer Department was taken out because it was repeated in Trailer Court fund.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: APRIL 1, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32598		3/25/03	State Department Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 3.17
32599		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,986.31
32600		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.84
		4/1/03	Pension Administrators	services	$ 460.00
	52810	4/1/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 24.38
	2373429	4/1/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	building maint	$ 29.40
		4/1/03	Bill Hogeland	prof & school	$ 297.35
		4/1/03	Ann Brown	lodging conference	$ 125.12
		4/1/03	Everett Hunter	mileage	$ 124.83
		4/1/03	Quality Inn & Suites	lodging conference	$ 115.33
		4/1/03	Michael Richman	mileage--meals	$ 131.72
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 136.68
		4/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.70
		4/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 953.64
		4/1/03	Wilma Woodruff	secretary banquet registration	$ 10.00
		4/1/03	Nebraska Municipal Clerk School	registration	$ 180.00
		4/1/03	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		4/1/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 423.82
		4/1/03	Culligan Water	office supplies	$ 13.31
					$ 6,202.60
			STREET
32599		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 859.38
32600		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 40.86
	2737687	4/1/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 62.95
		4/1/03	Gary Shaffer	insurance deduct	$ 250.00
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,864.55
		4/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 474.30
		4/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.85
					$ 3,561.89
			LIBRARY
32598		3/25/03	State Department Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 3.37
32599		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,067.95
		4/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 395.20
		4/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 7.35
					$ 2,473.87
			FIRE
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 250.16
		4/1/03	Brian Seyler	fuel purchase equipment	$ 56.09
		4/1/03	Michelle Bowman	refund--com center	$ 175.00
					$ 481.25
			SHOP
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 141.53
		4/1/03	Zee Medical Service	supplies	$ 119.60
					$ 261.13
			PARK
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 66.16
	2741241	4/1/03	Agri Co-op	lube	$ 12.48
					$ 78.64
			LANDFILL
		4/1/03	South Central Sanitation	services	$ 7,470.11
					$ 7,470.11
			RECREATION
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 55.68
					$ 55.68
			AUDITORIUM
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 97.15
					$ 97.15
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: APRL 1, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			POOL
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 36.24
					$ 36.24
			AIRPORT
32601		3/31/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
			GAS
18577		3/25/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 1,957.07
18578		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,765.96
18579		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 126.43
		4/1/03	Aramark Services	uniform expense	$ 271.90
		4/1/03	Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas	transmission	$ 8,014.49
		4/1/03	Holiday Inn I-80	lodging--conference	$ 572.67
		4/1/03	American Meter Company	line maint	$ 407.62
		4/1/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 63.00
		4/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,015.30
		4/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.70
		4/1/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 17.50
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.43
	2743477	4/1/03	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 99.95
					$15,351.02
			WATER
18577		3/25/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 520.01
18578		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,904.46
18579		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 88.73
18580		3/27/03	Harlan County Bank	warrant # 96 prin & int	$ 6,616.85
18581		3/27/03	Community Bank	Loan # 15 payment	$ 5,189.55
18582		3/31/03	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 354.09
		4/1/03	Holiday Inn Express	lodging--conference	$ 153.90
		4/1/03	Everett Hunter	mileage-columbus	$ 159.12
		4/1/03	Municipal Supply Inc.	line maint	$ 237.92
		4/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 592.70
		4/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 17.20
		4/1/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 83.50
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.35
		4/1/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 175.15
	2740251	4/1/03	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 45.49
		4/1/03	Layne Christensen Company	well maint	$ 5,296.25
					$21,454.27
			GOLF
18577		3/25/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 356.10
18578		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,460.58
18579		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
	1089	4/1/03	Overhead Door	building r & m	$ 338.50
	7056	4/1/03	Arapahoe Pumping	pump repair maint	$ 1,780.00
		4/1/03	Sun Turf	equipment r & m	$ 148.15
		4/1/03	Wayne M. Dietz	survey work	$ 217.10
		4/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.85
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 140.72
	2743910	4/1/03	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 155.06
					$ 4,654.10
			PAYROLL
pr-1098		3/27/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,113.54
		4/1/03	Blue Cross Blue shield	insurance	$ 4,999.00
					$ 6,112.54
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: APRIL 1, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
18577		3/25/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 325.40
18578		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 913.95
18579		3/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 42.52
		4/1/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 582.30
		4/1/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.85
	2734068	4/1/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-lube	$ 54.95
					$ 1,928.97
			GOLF COURSE BAR EXPENSES--MARCH
			H & H Distributors	concession	$ 120.55
			Frito Lay	concession	$ 53.28
			Cash Was Distributing	concession	$ 42.10
			City of Alma	sales tax pay back	$ 387.35
			City of Alma	bar payroll payback	$ 2,116.42
			Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 113.00
			Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 126.00
			Office solutions	operating supplies	$ 63.10
			Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 293.30
			Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 60.31
			Chesterman Company	concession	$ 76.80
			United Distillers Products	concession	$ 515.64
					$ 3,967.85
			TRAILER COURT
		4/1/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 27.40
					$ 27.40

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included: gas purchases questions and answers, report about trying to purchase enough gas to keep storage up and purchasing at a low price.

Dana Preston, Tagge Engineering, discussed and presented the notice of award on the 2003 water distribution systems improvements phase II to the Mayor and Council for action. Topics discussed included; use of local contractors on project comments, questions upon the differences in some of the bid prices, explanation from Tagge Engineering that all bids were checked out and were accepted as presented. Also discussed was how the City was going to finance the money for the project and what were the proper procedures in financing. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to have the Mayor sign the notice of award to Elk Creek Backhoe and Trenching Inc. Motion Carried. All paperwork and contract to be presented by Tagge Engineering at the next regular City Council meeting.

Motion made by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve the presented names of Callie Schofield and Casey Klotthor as golf course bar help. Motion Carried.

Proposed 2003 pool staff help listing included; Manager Rhonda Hogeland. Assistant Managers Anne Williamson and Katie Fleischmann, Lifeguards Shanna Waggoner, Shawna Nurnberg, Steffan Saviano, Bret Hays, Celeste Bauer, Travis Babcock. Alternate lifeguards Rachel Saviano and Rachel Huggins. Topics discussed concerning pool listing included; question upon why two assistance managers, number of guards and paycycle for pool employees. Moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve the 2003 proposed pool staff as presented and to decide on the pay scale at a later council meeting date. Motion Carried.

Brian Seyler, fire department chief, visited with the Mayor and Council about getting permission for the fire department to purchase a 1994 International Rescue Truck at a price of $86,500.00 and also explained that this price is $6, 500.00 over the budgeted price for equipment. Topics concerning truck purchase included; note with Harlan County Bank, 80% paid to hold the truck, 6 year note with fire department paying first three years and City paying last three years payments. Truck coming from Pennsylvania reported, delivery to Alma at no cost to fire department, right to refuse truck if it does not meet expectations and report that the Rural Board is also going to be putting some money in on the purchase of the truck. Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to allow the purchase of the $86,5000.00 rescue truck. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; now news to report on hog confinement legal issues, water project getting started, street projects as weather permits, walking path paperwork being done and no personnel issues at this time.

There being no other agenda items to discuss the Mayor opened the floor to any other discussions. Topics brought up and discussed included; city wide clean up going as scheduled, questions raised about water project financing, airport resolution from Department of Aeronautics for next meeting, re surveying fence line work report, status of sale of Alma Livestock, need to contact purchaser for future plans, list needed on vehicles, monthly reports on vehicles and accounts receivable comments.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the regular meeting of April 1, 2003. Motion Carried.

________________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 18, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 18^th day of March 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Fleischmann, Waggoner and Lakin. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Mark Wimmer, Bill Boston, Lori Tripe, Craig Tripe, Ann Brown, Rich Knutson, Jerry Erhke, Jim Miller, Sam Gillette, Russ Pfeil and Darold Tagge.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of March 18m 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the March 4, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Typo error was reported in water department bills, typo error was corrected, question upon pool paint purchased and also question upon the costs of painting pool .

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried,

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: MAR 18, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32569		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 151.34
32568		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$10,509.16
		3/18/03	Bill Hogeland	mileage--workshop	$ 42.48
		3/18/03	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 3.14
		3/18/03	Michael Richman	sally--dental	$ 289.00
		3/18/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 268.98
		3/18/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 68.12
	52536	3/18/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 28.90
		3/18/03	League Nebraska Municipalities	prof & school	$ 16.00
	4647	3/18/03	Hanna Variety	office supplies	$ 59.24
		3/18/03	Computer Business Systems	computer equipment	$ 239.00
		3/18/03	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal services	$ 1,000.00
		3/18/03	Kearney Hub	year subscription	$ 109.50
		3/18/03	FP Mailing Solutions	postage machine	$ 15.50
					$12,800.36
			STREET
32569		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 40.13
32568		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 843.77
	28799	3/18/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 92.74
	5664	3/18/03	Central States Lab	street paint	$ 1,127.18
	1998440	3/18/03	Maintenance Engineering	lights	$ 25.18
	2372369	3/18/03	Electric Fixture & Supply	r & m equipment north siren	$ 10.30
					$ 2,139.30
			LIBRARY
32552		3/5/03	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 52.50
32553		3/5/03	Internet Additions Corp	computer services	$ 1,899.79
32554		3/5/03	N.P.P.D.	electric	$ 156.45
32555		3/5/03	Republican valley Library System	workshop	$ 15.00
32556		3/5/03	Keri Anderson	mileage--workshop	$ 41.62
32557		3/5/03	LaDonna Schluterbusch	mileage--workshop	$ 29.20
32558		3/5/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 148.83
32559		3/5/03	Modern Methods, Inc.	service agreement	$ 26.19
32560		3/5/03	Quill Corp	office supplies	$ 162.54
32561		3/5/03	Highsmith, Inc.	operating supplies	$ 21.03
32562		3/5/03	EBSCO Subscription Services	magazines	$ 674.42
32563		3/5/03	Scholastic Library Publishing	books	$ 156.00
32564		3/5/03	J O Y Book Nook	books	$ 66.83
32565		3/5/03	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 16.75
32566		3/5/03	Upstart	supplies	$ 224.48
32567		3/5/03	Ingram	books	$ 557.55
					$ 4,249.18
			FIRE
		3/18/03	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.09
	11743	3/18/03	Valley Plumbing & Heating	r & m building equipment	$ 276.90
		3/18/03	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 122.18
		3/18/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
		3/18/03	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 19.17
	28869	3/18/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 31.69
	17204	3/18/03	Aramark	building maint	$ 21.92
		3/18/03	Apria Healthcare	chem-gas	$ 8.50
					$ 540.56
			SWIMMING POOL
		3/18/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 5.86
	5669	3/18/03	Central States Lab	pool paint	$ 2,307.68
	214155	3/18/03	Municipal Supply	line maint	$ 81.58
					$ 2,395.12
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: MAR 18, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SHOP
		3/18/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 56.45
		3/18/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 1.53
					$ 57.98
			AUDITORIUM
	17203	3/18/03	Aramark	building maint	$ 34.24
	9304	3/18/03	Dobberstein Roofing	roof repair	$ 6,142.00
					$ 6,176.24
			POLICE
		3/18/03	Harlan County Treasurer	contract--police	$ 3,400.00
					$ 3,400.00
			GAS
18546		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 126.43
18545		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,765.95
	170076	3/18/03	CIGMA, LLC	line maint	$ 405.59
	12732W	3/18/03	Eperitec, Inc.	line maint	$ 147.83
		3/18/03	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 42.00
		3/18/03	LINWELD	chemical--gas	$ 16.65
		3/18/03	Great Plains One Call	line maint--locates	$ 3.83
	24599	3/18/03	Heath Consultants	line maint	$ 157.84
		3/18/03	Everett Hunter	mileage--seminar	$ 87.60
		3/18/03	AllTell	cell phone	$ 37.01
		3/18/03	Aramark	uniform expense	$ 181.60
					$ 3,972.33
			WATER
18546		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 91.47
18545		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,963.35
	94923	3/18/03	State NE HHS Laboratory	line maint----water testing	$ 1,726.00
	13060	3/18/03	Tagge Engineering	water systems improvement design	$ 4,366.00
		3/18/03	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 52.26
		3/18/03	Electric Fixture Supply	line maint	$ 29.65
		3/18/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 6.77
		3/18/03	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 75.80
		3/18/03	B. H. Hesemann Shop	r & m equipment	$ 11.75
		3/18/03	N.P.P.D	electric	$ 563.47
		3/18/03	Platte Valley Communications	r & m equipment	$ 54.50
		3/18/03	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 140.34
		3/18/03	Chaloupka, Holyoke--Law Office	hog confinement legal	$ 2,278.06
		3/18/03	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 1,324.00
					$12,683.42
			SEWER
18546		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 42.52
18545		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 913.95
		3/18/03	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment pickup	$ 648.73
		3/18/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
		3/18/03	N.P.P.D	electric	$ 343.27
					$ 1,954.60
			TRAILER COURT
18545		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.08
		3/18/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 52.24
		3/18/03	Classic Cable	cable t.v.	$ 38.52
					$ 682.84
			LOCKER
	9303	3/18/03	Dobberstein Roofing Company	roof repair	$ 4,882.00
					$ 4,882.00
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: MAR 18, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GOLF
18546		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 48.04
18545		3/12/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,595.15
	4836	3/18/03	Bosselman Energy	solvent	$ 24.00
		3/18/03	Frontier	telephone	$ 44.35
		3/18/03	AllTell	cell phone	$ 42.02
	4677	3/18/03	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 5.66
	470246	3/18/03	Sun Turf	r & m equipment	$ 42.00
					$ 1,801.22
			PAYROLL
pr-1097		03.12/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,142.56
					$ 1,142.56

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; comments upon future gas purchase costs unknown at this time. Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.

Sewer line discussion included; possible executive session needed to discuss all aspects of sewer line, comments heard about the moving of manhole located in highway, formation of a Sewer District explained, property owners liabilities, City Ordinances questions about sewer main questions, special assessments discussed and explained, questions about where old Cudy’s bait shop sewer line was located, approximate cost of sewer line extension explained and need of more information and prices to help solve discussion.

The time being 6:03 p.m. March 18, 2003 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to go into executive session for sewer line extension discussion. Motion Carried.

The time being 6:27 p.m. March 18, 2003 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to come out of executive session and return to regular meeting. Motion Carried.

It was decided by Council that the City would move the manhole from the highway to corner of East and Seventh street if the property owners to the North would form a Sewer District to connect to manhole. Property owners decided to meet and come up with more exact figures and proposals on project and report back to Council at the next City Council meeting.

Bid opening discussion and comments upon Water Project phase II included; explanation about one bid being turned in late, legal procedures upon late bid discussed, decision to play by the rules established upon late bid and not to open the bid.

Tagge Engineering personnel opened all bids and read them to all in attendance. Engineers estimate bid for project was read at $470,000.00. There were five (5) bids turned, bidders and bid prices explained included; Elk Creek Backhoe and Trencher, ($449,141.67) Staroska Group Unlimited, ($453,752.06), General Excavating, ($541,591.09), Van Kirk Brothers, ($602,442.58) and Diamond Engineering, (674,425.75). All bid bonds were received and start up dates were listed. Darold Tagge explained he would take all the bids back to the office and re-calculate to make sure all figures were correct and would report back to Council at next meeting.

Housing Grant application resolution discussion included; comments from Mark Wimmer from Community Development Services about how the resolution is required by the State of Nebraska to be submitted for grant application. Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion on the proposed resolution to all in attendance at the meeting. Topics brought up and discussed included; owner occupied homes meeting certain criteria for available funds explained, methods of handling distribution of funds explained, purpose of funs for making qualified homes more energy efficient, HUD funds, date when money to come available, payment of administrative services out of grant money explained, possible re-use—re-capture and re-generate of funds, possible double payment to grant writers questioned, collectively working together on grant explanation and question voiced about the use of local contractors on proposed project.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to have the Mayor sign the resolution on the Housing grant application. Motion Carried.

Motion by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to accept Community Development Service, (Mark Wimmer), administrative services. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included, no news to report on hog confinement legalities, report that water project was progressing on schedule, street projects to start weather permitting and report about working with Corp of Engineers on lease for walking path.

There being no other agenda business for discussion the Mayor asked for any other comments. Topics brought up and discussed included, need to keep up on sewer line progress, City wide clean up day scheduled for April 5, 2003 with start time around 8:00 a.m., accounts receivable comments, ool life guard hiring on next agenda, hazardous waste disposal comments, report about Tagge working on property line questions and comments voiced on LB 790.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to close floor to public comments upon housing grant application resolution. Motion Carried.

The time being 7:15 p.m. March 18, 2003 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to go into executive session for personnel matters discussion. Motion Carried.

The time being 7:32 p.m. March 18, 2003 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion carried.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of March 18, 2003. Motion Carried.

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Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 4, 2003

A meeting of the Mayor and City council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 4^th day of March 2003 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Lakin. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Ann Brown, Russ Pfeil, Pin Point representative and Classic Cable representative.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for giving notice. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the council and a copy of their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of March 4, 2003 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. All attending.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner tht it is hereby determined that this meeting was previously publicized duly convened and is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the February 18, 2003 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoice listing. Animal care claim from Republican valley Animal Clinic was explained and discussed how to handle future animal care in a more economic manner.

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins that the following claims and invoices be approved as circulated and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: MAR 4, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
32524		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,973.93
32525		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.84
32523		2/24/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 35.62
		3/4/03	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin	legal	$ 390.00
		3/4/03	Michael Richman	eye doctor--paid	$ 76.00
		3/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 953.64
		3/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.70
	52427	3/4/03	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 4.68
		3/4/03	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		3/4/03	Culligan Water Conditioning	office supplies	$ 13.31
		3/4/03	DS Computer Systems	computer supplies	$ 31.94
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 134.89
		3/4/03	Jan Rojewski	bldg maint---cleaning	$ 40.00
		3/4/03	Steve Charleston (NPZA)	registrations	$ 280.00
		3/4/03	Republican Valley Animal Clinic	animal care	$ 388.42
		3/4/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 351.03
	257639	3/4/03	S & W Auto Parts	operating supplies	$ 2.88
		3/4/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 7.05
		3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.77
					$ 5,899.70
			STREET
32525		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 44.48
32524		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 937.48
		3/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 474.30
		3/4/03	Murphy Tractor & Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 363.50
		3/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.85
		3/4/03	Agri Co-op	supplies--chem--fuel	$ 292.73
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,858.33
	8508	3/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 3.78
	257560	3/4/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 39.37
	572528	3/4/03	Nebraska Department Roads	maintenance agreement	$ 1,440.25
					$ 5,464.07
			LIBRARY
32524		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,996.06
		3/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 7.35
		3/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 395.20
32523		2/24/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 3.17
	1310	3/4/03	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 193.54
					$ 2,595.32
			FIRE
		3/4/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 7.96
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 241.68
		3/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 28.68
		3/4/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
	60	3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 395.21
		3/4/03	Green Country Enterprises	cleaning bldg	$ 40.00
					$ 826.03
			PARK
	1300	3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 33.28
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 52.78
					$ 86.06
			SWIMMING POOL
	213275-IN	3/4/03	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 88.18
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 37.73
		3/4/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 18.45
		3/4/03	Nebr Health & Human Services	pool permit	$ 3.00
					$ 147.36
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: MAR 4, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AUDITORIUM
32523		2/24/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 1.90
		3/4/03	Kelly Supply Company	r & m equipment bldg	$ 9.61
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 90.68
		3/4/03	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
	290	3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 824.89
					$ 1,039.58
			SHOP
		3/4/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 7.01
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 123.49
		3/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 3.00
		3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 228.79
					$ 362.29
			LANDFILL
		3/4/03	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 7,438.06
					$ 7,438.06
			RECREATION
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 46.06
					$ 46.06
			GAS
18520		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 126.43
18519		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,765.97
18516		2/24/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 1,417.68
		3/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.70
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.01
		3/4/03	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 71.56
		3/4/03	AFLAC	insurance	$ 17.50
		3/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,015.30
		3/4/03	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 180.00
		3/4/03	Post Rock Gas, LLC	storage gas	$49,400.46
		3/4/03	Kinder Morgan	gas transmission	$ 7,973.07
		3/4/03	Win D.O.T.	gas regs subscription	$ 1,421.00
		3/4/03	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 189.00
		3/4/03	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 121.16
		3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 228.79
					$64,966.63
			SEWER
18520		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 47.31
18519		2/27/03	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,016.98
		3/4/03	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 22.28
		3/4/03	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.85
		3/4/03	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 582.30
18516		2/24/03	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 331.49
		3/4/03	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 3.00
	257211	3/4/03	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 24.59
	10	3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 228.79
					$ 2,266.59
			TRAILER COURT
		3/4/03	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 99.60
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 26.82
					$ 126.42
			PARYOLL
PR-1095		2/27/03	American Funds	pension	$ 1,134.36
		3/4/03	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,999.00
					$ 6,133.36
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: MAR 4, 2003
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
		3/4/03	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 18.56
	8428	3/4/03	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 14.15
		3/4/03	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 21.24
18517		2/26/03	Harlan County Bank	warrant #95 prin & int	$ 6,601.35
18518