MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 18, 2004

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 May, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Lakin, Waggoner, Fleischmann. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Leon Kuhlin, Jerry Dietz and Ginger Jensen.

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 18, 2004 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 is in open session. Motion Carried.

Moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the May 4^th, 21004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. There was no discussion upon claims and invoices.

Motion 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. Voting Aye were; Calkins, Lakin, Fleischmann. Abstaining was Waggoner. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: MAY 18TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 658.31
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
		5/18/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 262.04
		5/18/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 142.20
		5/18/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 16.35
		5/18/04	Republican Valley Animal Center	animal care	$ 10.50
		5/18/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 52.43
		5/18/04	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	attorney fees	$ 1,000.00
		5/18/04	Rick Calkins	supplies--retreat	$ 35.54
	19612	5/18/04	MGS Tech	copier r & m	$ 95.00
	12654	5/18/04	Flower Patch	supplies	$ 57.99
		5/18/04	Hogeland Market	operating expense	$ 12.32
	58720	5/18/04	Office Solutions Associates	office supplies	$ 163.55
		5/18/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 1,160.02
34024		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,359.66
34025		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 156.21
					$ 7,397.45
			STREET
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 2,962.40
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
34024		5/5/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 550.09
	14091	5/18/04	Tagge Engineering	engineering	$ 590.00
		5/18/04	Cliff Hardesty	supplies	$ 65.29
	153110	5/18/04	BARCO	sign	$ 36.20
	538266	5/18/04	McClymont Implement	equipment r & m	$ 49.01
					$ 4,468.32
			LIBRARY
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 493.73
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
34010		5/5/04	Audio Editions	books	$ 261.64
34011		5/5/04	American Kids	books	$ 209.48
34012		5/5/04	Windfall	books	$ 33.96
34013		5/5/04	Ingram Library Service	books	$ 448.90
34014		5/5/04	Micromarketing	books	$ 148.43
34015		5/5/04	Quill Corporation	supplies	$ 159.44
34016		5/5/04	Highsmith Company	supplies	$ 44.76
34017		5/5/04	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 23.48
34018		5/5/04	Columbia House	videos	$ 21.15
34019		5/5/04	Modern Methods	miscellaneous expense	$ 26.19
34020		5/5/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 148.41
34021		5/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 164.66
34022		5/5/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 52.50
					$ 2,452.06
			FIRE
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,810.35
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
		5/18/04	G & M Service	grounds maint	$ 47.93
		5/18/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 42.10
		5/18/04	LINWELD	chem--gas	$ 11.62
		5/18/04	Apria Healthcare	chem--gas	$ 8.50
		5/18/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 37.11
					$ 2,172.94
			POOL
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	insurance	$ 822.89
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
		5/18/04	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	chemicals	$ 368.60
		5/18/04	Dutton-Lainson	building maint	$ 195.40
					$ 1,602.22

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: MAY 18TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PARK
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurannce	city insurance	$ 658.31
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
34024		5/5/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.17
	33389	5/18/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 56.13
					$ 1,573.94
			RECREATION
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 658.31
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
					$ 873.64
			AUDITORIUM
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 493.73
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
		5/18/04	General Glass of Holdrege	door replacement	$ 2,269.83
					$ 2,978.89
			SHOP
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 493.73
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
		5/18/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 57.36
					$ 766.42
			AIRPORT
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 493.73
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.33
		5/18/04	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 382.50
					$ 1,091.56
			POLICE
		5/18/04	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
			GAS
20323		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,013.21
20324		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 138.04
		5/18/04	Good Samaritan Outreach	drug testing	$ 26.00
		5/18/04	CliNet Solutions	drug membership	$ 50.00
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,645.78
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.34
		5/18/04	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 123.66
		5/18/04	LINWELD	chem-gas	$ 18.80
		5/18/04	Bosselman	fuel	$ 82.19
		5/18/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 69.84
		5/18/04	Aramark	uniforms	$ 176.98
		5/18/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 1,223.60
					$ 6,783.44
			WATER
20323		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,107.31
20324		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 97.99
20325		5/7/04	Bernard Melton	tire rim replacement	$ 64.17
	33195	5/18/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 39.14
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 2,139.51
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.34
		5/18/04	Bosselman	fuel	$ 74.69
		5/18/04	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 10.00
		5/18/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 827.20
					$ 5,575.35
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		5/18/04	City Alma Utilities	klein refund applied	$ 100.00
					$ 100.00
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: MAY 18TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
		5/18/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 626.84
		5/18/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 6.13
	33266	5/18/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 53.00
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 822.89
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.34
20323		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 1,197.54
20324		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 55.80
					$ 2,977.54
			TRAILER COURT
20323		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 592.07
	33296	5/18/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 35.99
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 987.46
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.34
		5/18/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 45.07
		5/18/04	Judy Kruse	merchandise purchase	$ 22.40
					$ 1,898.33
			PAYROLL
1041		5/5/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,146.08
		5/18/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,338.60
					$ 5,484.68
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSES
		5/18/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 45.26
		5/18/04	Countryman Associates	final audit billing	$ 215.34
	431	5/18/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 18.75
	531084	5/18/04	Sun Turf	equipment r & m	$ 31.80
		5/18/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 111.07
	122504	5/18/04	Prestige Flag	grounds maint	$ 88.16
		5/18/04	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,316.62
	12643	5/18/04	Flower Patch	operating expense	$ 49.98
		5/18/04	Atlas Pen & Pencil	operating expense	$ 114.16
		5/18/04	Patriot Public Financing	beverage cart payment	$ 290.25
2263		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,589.46
2264		5/5/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 49.72
	397	5/18/04	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 8.00
		5/18/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 128.70
		5/18/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 103.00
		5/18/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 18.00
		5/18/04	Clinch Enterprises	supplies	$ 24.93
		5/18/04	Cash Wa Distributing	supplies	$ 59.45
		5/18/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 41.80
		5/18/04	Frito Lay	concession	$ 51.11
		5/18/04	United Distillers	concession	$ 447.30
EFT		5/3/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 159.70
EFT		5/3/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 54.00
EFT		5/5/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 244.10
EFT		5/10/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 146.70
EFT		5/3/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 264.40
		5/18/04	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	r & m equipment	$ 28.56
					$ 6,700.32
			GENERAL
		5/18/04	Community Development Services	housing rehab administration	$ 1,000.00
		5/18/04	Randy Alexander	housing rehab--lead paint work	$ 1,500.00
					$ 2,500.00

Treasurer’s report and warrant topics of discussion included; question from Development Corporation on proceedings for procuring money that City has budgeted for them. No other comments were heard on treasurer’s report and warrants. Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.

City Library Board has presented the name of Reverend William Runaas to fill vacant seat on the Library Board, after discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to accept the name of William Runaas to fill the vacant seat on the Library Board. Motion Carried.

City Golf Board has presented the name of Laura Miller to be approved as an employee for Golf Course bar help, after discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve Laura Miller to work at the Golf Course bar. Motion Carried.

Paul Waggoner visited with the Mayor and Council about City Insurance coverage. Topics brought up and discussed included; policy premium increase of around 6% more than last year premium, new club house addition, workman’s comp, property values being up, safety plan action, dividend check, comparison or rates and a suggestion from Mr. Waggoner that the City should hire Mark McCue to go over City Insurance coverage and draw up specs to re-bid City insurance coverage for next year. Motion made by Lakin that upon suggestion from Paul Waggoner to go ahead a contact Mark McCue as a consultant to draw up specs to re-bid the City insurance package, seconded by Calkins. Upon vote, Lakin, Calkins, Fleischmann voted aye. Waggoner abstained. Motion Carried.

Employee insurance discussion included a proposal by City employees on how to try and handle the high cost of insurance. Comments and topics brought up concerning proposal included; need to put all full time employees on insurance, comments about no discrimination, insurance coverage at this time compared to insurance coverage when freeze took place, concerns about administration of proposal from employees, portability act concerning insurance, possible percentage of premium coverage, need of more facts and figures. It was agreed that it was a good general agreement proposal and to table any action until all facts and figures requested could be presented.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; need for notice in paper about upcoming public meeting concerning hiking biking path, explanation upon presented trail maps, distance from residences of trail, parking lot at bock dock concerns, natural barrier possible at boat dock, rest rooms, bench area, mile markers, possible letting bids for project first of July, no personnel issues, water situation concerns expressed, need to get involved with NRD concerning water concerns, request letter concerning promotion of lake as other lakes are being promoted, comments from N.P.P.D. representative on upcoming issues, no housing rehab topics and no Board of Health issues to bring up.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up; Fleischmann comments that he will not be at the June 15, 2004 regular meeting, yards that in need of attention, City property concerns, report that Community Development Board is going to become more active, vandalism at City Auditorium reported, request form Trailer Court to erect a deck for social activities, suggested free standing gazebo type deck and permission to pursue idea of social area.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to adjourn the meeting of May 18, 2004. Motion Carried.

_______________________________ ATTEST: __________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD OF CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 4, 2004

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 May 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, LaDonna Schluterbusch, Ginger Jensen, Dana Peterson and Jerry Dietz.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of May 4, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call. Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins, Mayor Haeker all attending. Absent was 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 Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the April 20, 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Question asked upon equipment for tractor bill amount.

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 4TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
33973		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.53
33975		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 143.71
c-card		4/22/04	Perkins Restaurant	meals--everett	$ 12.38
c-card		4/22/04	Kentucky Fried Chicken	meals--everett	$ 14.15
c-card		4/22/04	Black Bart's	fuel--everett	$ 38.60
c-card		4/22/04	Casey General Store	fuel--everett	$ 32.81
c-card		4/22/04	Symantec	norton antivirus--mike	$ 21.25
		5/4/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.12
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 81.35
		5/4/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 7.25
		5/4/04	Johnson Lawn & Landscape	landscaping project	$ 8,000.00
		5/4/04	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	office supplies	$ 232.44
		5/4/04	FP Mailing Solutions	postage machine	$ 7.75
		5/4/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		5/4/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies & equipment	$ 188.34
		5/4/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 50.00
		5/4/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		5/4/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 379.28
		5/4/04	Flower Patch	supplies & equipment	$ 24.99
		5/4/04	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 12.44
					$ 12,413.59
			STREET
33973		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 482.28
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,862.56
		5/4/04	Gary Shaffer	equipment order--tractor	$ 160.00
		5/4/04	K-Lawn	grounds maint--chemicals	$ 17.00
		5/4/04	Agri Co-op	chem-supplies-fuel	$ 191.54
		5/4/04	Tagge Engineering	maps update	$ 925.80
		5/4/04	BARCO	safety equipment	$ 434.34
		5/4/04	Trustworthy Hardware	oil	$ 11.90
		5/4/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 22.61
		5/4/04	State Nebraska Dept Roads	road maint	$ 4,000.00
					$ 8,108.03
			LIBRARY
33973		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,078.33
		5/4/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 47.97
		5/4/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 6.60
					$ 2,132.90
			LANDFILL
		5/4/04	South Central Sanitation	trash service	$ 8,050.41
		5/4/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 135.00
					$ 8,185.41
			FIRE
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 198.77
		5/4/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 144.21
		5/4/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 13.50
	4396	5/4/04	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	r & m equipment	$ 66.20
		5/4/04	Green Country Enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		5/4/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		5/4/04	K-Lawn	grounds maint--chemicals	$ 60.00
		5/4/04	All-Tell	cell phone	$ 23.07
	9756	5/4/04	Builders Choice	equipment repair	$ 13.50
		5/4/04	Aramark	building maint	$ 25.74
					$ 697.49
			RECREATION
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 62.19
		5/4/04	Tagge Engineering	engineering work--ball diamonds	$ 1,180.95
					$ 1,243.14

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: MAY 4TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SHOP
	135025	5/4/04	S & W Auto Parts	equipment r & m	$ 5.62
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 87.48
		5/4/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 163.81
	20631	5/4/04	Trustworthy Hardware	equipment r & m	$ 18.76
		5/4/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 19.71
					$ 295.38
			AUDITORIUM
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 76.42
		5/4/04	Pam Metzger	contract	$ 112.50
		5/4/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 146.75
	141	5/4/04	Kauk Konstruction	building r & m	$ 351.36
	4399	5/4/04	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	building r & m	$ 246.25
	9319	5/4/04	Builders Choice	building r & m	$ 46.24
	5079	5/4/04	A-l Appliance	building r & m	$ 26.39
		5/4/04	Aramark Service	cleaning supplies	$ 38.88
					$ 1,044.79
			PARK
33973		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 571.71
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 55.72
		5/4/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 412.30
		5/4/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 37.17
		5/4/04	Agri Co-op	supplies	$ 47.80
		5/4/04	BARCO	signs	$ 91.68
		5/4/04	Benjamin's Landscaping	equipment r & m	$ 27.03
					$ 1,243.41
			POOL
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 70.55
		5/4/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 3.50
		5/4/04	Dutton Lainson	building r & m	$ 151.45
					$ 225.50
			GAS
20303		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 133.93
20302		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,924.72
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.34
		5/4/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 163.83
		5/4/04	Russ Pfeil	deduct met	$ 250.00
		5/4/04	Everett Hunter	dental	$ 68.00
		5/4/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 47.47
		5/4/04	Everett Hunter	dental	$ 73.00
		5/4/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		5/4/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 173.25
		5/4/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		5/4/04	Aramark Service	clothing--uniforms	$ 182.11
		5/4/04	National Public Gas Agency	cost of gas	$ 70,006.33
					$ 74,100.78
			TRAILER COURT
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 77.15
		5/4/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 159.65
		5/4/04	PinPoint	cable t.v.	$ 38.45
		5/4/04	Trustworthy Hardware	building r & m	$ 20.56
					$ 295.81




Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: MAY 4TH. 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
20302		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,073.39
20303		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 96.41
20304		4/27/04	Harlan County Bank	warrant prin & int	$ 13,304.47
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 534.33
		5/4/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 180.00
		5/4/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 16.20
		5/4/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 112.80
	7280	5/4/04	Builder's Choice	grounds maint	$ 12.36
	421547-3	5/4/04	Dutton-Lainson	line maint	$ 29.87
					$ 16,359.83
			SEWER
20302		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,117.88
20303		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 52.10
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 239.44
		5/4/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 163.83
		5/4/04	Everett Hunter	mileage	$ 111.47
		5/4/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 59.00
		5/4/04	Neil Molzahn	deduct met	$ 250.00
		5/4/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
		5/4/04	S & W Auto Parts	equipment r & m	$ 13.16
					$ 2,016.48
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSES
		5/4/04	Hogeland Market	gro-cigs	$ 132.74
		5/4/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 348.50
		5/4/04	Clinch Enterprises	operating supplies	$ 32.70
		5/4/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 31.20
		5/4/04	Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 76.17
		5/4/04	United Distillers	concessions	$ 282.00
		5/4/04	Nebraska Win & Spirits	concessions	$ 311.50
		5/4/04	Office Solutions	operating supplies	$ 219.85
EFT		4/19/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 75.70
EFT		4/26/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 362.65
EFT		4/28/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 112.60
EFT		4/21/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 129.50
		5/4/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 779.54
		5/4/04	S & W Auto Parts	equipment r & m	$ 36.79
		5/4/04	Trustworthy Hardware	equipment r & m	$ 6.37
		5/4/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 206.67
		5/4/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
		5/4/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 368.20
	9496	5/4/04	Builder's Choice	building maint	$ 38.88
2247		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	penison	$ 49.72
2246		4/21/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,968.71
					$ 5,579.59

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; amount of warrants being paid and to keep up on the payments. There being no other discussion upon treasurer’s report and warrants Council accepted report as presented.

Librarian, LaDonna Schluterbusch, visited the Mayor and Council about a City Library Grant Application for replacing windows in the Library. Topics brought up and discussed included; resolution to have Mayor and City Clerk sign all paperwork pertaining to the grant application, forms that needed to filled out and signed, certification regarding drug-free workplace paperwork, estimated cost of project and report that estimated cost to City was put into the Library budget. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve the resolution allowing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all proper paperwork pertaining to the Library Grant Application. Motion Carried.

Also discussed pertaining to the Library was a request for permission to place two donated signs identifying the Hoesch Memorial Library. Topics brought up and discussed concerning request included; location of signs, entrance to park site, landscaping concerns and installation. It was decide by Council to have the City Superintendent and Administrator work with the Librarian on the sign project. It was also decided to place on the next agenda a new Library Board Member for approval.

Dana Peterson, Tagge Engineering, presented paperwork, drawings and pictures on the proposed small ball diamond relocation. Topics discussed concerning presentation included; number of ball diamonds that could possibly fit into area proposed, explanation upon regulation size of diamonds, possible need to lease more land from the Corp of Engineers to accommodate ball diamond project, need to check into present lease agreements with the Corp of Engineers, costs of projects discussed, soccer field discussion, location site for soccer field explained, storm water drainage concerns, citizens comments relayed about project and need to check into financing of project. It was decided by Council at this time that is all that is needed from Tagge Engineering until more information and discussion is had.

It was discussed by Council that do to not enough time and information to possibly table the discussion on the employee health insurance question until next meeting so all information could be had. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to table the subject of employee health insurance until next meeting. Motion Carried.

City Administrator presented a list of Ball Association Members and their terms for Mayor and Council review and consideration. Members and terms as follows; Scott Prickett—2004, Larry Janicek—2005, Donna Kindler—2005, Craig Brown—2006, Tammy Wells—2006, Krista Cox—2007 and Bruce Ring—2007. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to approve the presented Ball Association Members Terms of service. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; report on hiking biking trail map, nothing included in project for landscaping reported, areas of landscaping to be done by City report, possible use of donations for landscaping projects, benches, rest areas, parking areas, time frame for project report given, Engineer to be in the area on the 17^th to go over area with any one with concerns, possible first of July for bidding of project, mowing and maintenance concerns expressed and report that all disturbed areas will planted back as before disturbance, no personnel issues to discuss, economic development report on Alumni master list, DED letter concerning job fair explained, promotion of Alma thoughts expressed, need to send some representatives to job fair or meeting to see how to properly promote the City, NACO convention in Omaha possible attendance, need to present a professional look when promoting Alma, need to have Attorney follow recommendation presented on legalities concerning NPPD matters, comments upon other power entities expressed, possible look into land condemnation procedures, CRA participation in condemnation matters, Lawyer instructed to contact proper people involved in condemnation and to proceed with proposals, appraisal work of land needed, report on housing rehab second round application given, board of health report given on letters to be sent out and progress of other areas of concern.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor for any other discussion. Topics brought up and discussed included; report given on City wide clean-up, decided by Council that thanks were needed to be given to all those who helped with clean-up, need to have employees keep up on car report, spraying of mosquitoes comments relayed, effectiveness of spraying comments, types of spraying, chemicals that can and cannot be sprayed report, possible hire out the spraying, areas of concerns about high concentration of mosquitoes, decision by Council to leave as done last year and not spray, cable company line locates concerns expressed, liability issues of locating on private property concerns expressed and need to help cable company with project.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to adjourn the meeting of May 4, 2004. Motion Carried.

__________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 20, 2004

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 20^th day of April, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Waggoner, Lakin and Calkins. Also in attendance; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Casey Howard, Pam Metzger, Ginger Jensen, Kirsten Prickett, Marty Wolfe, Chad Jay, Scott Prickett, Julie Hansen, Dana Peterson and Ron Willnerd.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of April 20, 2004 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 Fleischmann seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the April 6, 2004 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 there was a typo error in Library claim for Modern Methods change from $2618 to $26.19.

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 20, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
33946		4/7/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,359.64
33947		4/7/04	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 156.21
		4/20/04	International Ins Muni Clerks	membership	$ 105.00
		4/20/04	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		4/20/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 269.91
		4/20/04	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-cit tax	$ 4.44
		4/20/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 5.18
		4/20/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage--meals	$ 55.99
		4/20/04	MGS Tech	office equipment r & m	$ 80.00
		4/20/04	Omaha World Herald	subscription	$ 13.00
		4/20/04	Affordable Signs	sign	$ 66.41
		4/20/04	City of Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 1,013.62
		4/20/04	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 18.27
		4/20/04	Office solutions	office supplies	$ 95.13
		4/20/04	Community Devel.-- R.Alexander	building rehab work	$ 6,550.00
c-card		4/6/04	Copy cat printing	lamination--maps	$ 20.77
					$ 12,813.57
			STREET
	190538	4/20/04	T & S Tire and Auto	battery	$ 20.00
	114	4/20/04	Nuttleman Fencing Inc.	grounds maint--signs	$ 1,250.49
		4/20/04	Nebraska Department Roads	sign permit	$ 15.00
		4/20/04	McClymont Implement, Inc.	equipment r & m	$ 114.30
					$ 1,399.79
			LIBRARY
33934		4/7/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 65.63
33935		4/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 154.02
33936		4/7/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 148.29
33937		4/7/04	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
33938		4/7/04	Keri Anderson	mileage	$ 123.37
33939		4/7/04	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 119.89
33940		4/7/04	The Library Store	operating supplies	$ 121.95
33941		4/7/04	National Geographic	magazines	$ 9.95
33942		4/7/04	Recorded Books	books	$ 252.00
33943		4/7/04	Scholastic Library	books	$ 156.00
33944		4/7/04	Double Day Large Print	books	$ 72.55
33945		4/7/04	Ingram	books	$ 474.59
		4/20/04	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-cit tax	$ 4.44
		4/20/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 5.61
					$ 1,734.48
			FIRE
		4/20/04	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-cit tax	$ 6.34
		4/20/04	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 13.62
		4/20/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		4/20/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 37.11
					$ 169.57
			PARK
33946		4/7/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 515.34
	10864	4/20/04	Stewart Tree Service	grounds maint	$ 600.00
		4/20/04	Benjamin's Landscaping	equipment r & m	$ 45.55
		4/20/04	Nebraska Dept of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.40
					$ 1,161.29
			AUDITORIUM
		4/20/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		4/20/04	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-cit tax	$ 18.76
					$ 131.26
			SHOP
	3486	4/20/04	Haberer's Nuts & Bolts	shop stores	$ 346.45
		4/20/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 53.03
					$ 399.48
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: APRIL 20, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LANDFILL
33946		4/7/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 683.06
		4/20/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.59
					$ 683.65
			POLICE
		4/20/04	Harlan County Treasurer	law enforcement	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
			AIRPORT
		4/20/04	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 13.57
					$ 13.57
			RECREATION
		4/20/04	Endzone Sports	equipment	$ 206.04
					$ 206.04
			GAS
20283		4/7/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,858.36
20284		4/7/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 130.85
		4/20/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 13.74
		4/20/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 1,046.00
		4/20/04	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-cit tax	$ 6,671.78
		4/20/04	Michael Richman	mileage--drug testing	$ 18.00
		4/20/04	All Tell	telephone expense	$ 67.41
		4/20/04	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 74.90
	3222	4/20/04	Michael Huggins	advisory service	$ 283.00
		4/20/04	Great Plains One Call	line locates	$ 91.00
		4/20/04	Aramark Service	clothing expense	$ 169.40
					$ 11,424.44
			WATER
20283		4/7/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,074.14
20284		4/7/04	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 96.45
		4/20/04	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 81.33
		4/20/04	City of Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 696.40
		4/20/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	sand gravel	$ 436.76
		4/20/04	State Department of Revenue	sales-use-cit tax	$ 671.89
		4/20/04	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 337.50
		4/20/04	Jerry Dietz	dental insurance	$ 383.95
		4/20/04	Nebr Rural Water Association	registration	$ 190.00
		4/20/04	Electric Fixture & Supply	well work	$ 90.53
		4/20/04	Municipal Supply, Inc. of Nebr.	meter	$ 797.08
		4/20/04	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 4,289.44
		4/20/04	Nebraska Dept of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 7.00
					$ 10,152.47
			SEWER
20283		4/7/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,194.19
20284		4/7/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 55.64
		4/20/04	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-cit tax	$ 443.86
		4/20/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 555.24
		4/20/04	Nebraska Dept of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 6.22
		4/20/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 6.13
					$ 2,261.28
			TRAILER COURT
20283		4/7/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.07
		4/20/04	Nebraska Dept of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.65
		4/20/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 57.64
					$ 651.36


Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: APRIL 20, 2004_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PAYROLL
1037		4/7/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,125.42
		4/20/04	State Nebraska Dept of Revenue	nebraska w/h	$ 1,804.37
		4/20/04	Blue Cross Blue shield	insurance	$ 3,812.20
					$ 6,741.99
			GOLF COURSE--GOLF BAR EXPENSES
2226		4/7/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,267.73
2227		4/7/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 49.72
		4/20/04	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 10.88
		4/20/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 93.19
		4/20/04	Arrow Seed Company	chemicals	$ 1,159.61
		4/20/04	Midwest Turf & Irrigation	r & m equipment	$ 652.66
		4/20/04	Patriot Public Finance	beverage cart	$ 290.25
		4/20/04	Sun & Turf	r & m equipment	$ 31.26
		4/20/04	State Nebraska Dept of Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 797.70
		4/20/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 45.11
		4/20/04	TAT Golf Signs & Supply	signs-ground maint	$ 65.41
		4/20/04	Marlin Richards	merchandise purchase	$ 153.90
		4/20/04	The Van Wall Group	grounds maint	$ 282.99
		4/20/04	Hogeland Market	cigs-groc-pop	$ 146.11
		4/20/04	BrownTransfer	shipping	$ 31.20
		4/20/04	Cash-Wa Distributing	supplies	$ 9.70
		4/20/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 60.57
		4/20/04	Frito-Lay , Inc	groc	$ 35.66
		4/20/04	Wild Bill's Foods	groc	$ 33.48
		4/20/04	United Distillers Products	concessions	$ 281.55
EFT		4/7/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 22.40
EFT		4/7/04	H & H Distributors	concessions	$ 249.90
EFT		4/12/04	H & H Distributors	concessions	$ 177.00
					$ 6,947.98

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; question about Fire Department CD and how listed in audit. There being no other discussion on the treasurer’s report and warrants, the treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.

Marty Wolfe, pool manager, presented her request for pool staff to the Mayor and Council for review and action. Proposed staff included; Assistant Managers—Anne Williamson, Katie Fleischmann, Annette Lowe and Jessi Howsden. Lifeguards—Shanna Waggoner, Shawna Nurnberg, Rachel Saviano, Brittney Nurnberg, Charles Shaffer and Bret Hays. Alternate Lifeguards—Kirsten Pfeil, Desi Pfeil, Sydni Wessels, Andy Miller, Chris Tripe and Ian Muthart. Marty explained the reason for so many Assistant Managers was her being gone quite a bit and need of rotation. Other topics discussed included; training needed, hours of operation, possible changes in entrance amounts to pool, experience for alternate guards, audit questions and splitting up the hours of the pool staff. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to approve pool staff as listed. Motion Carried.

Scott Prickett visited with the Mayor and Council about the proposed members of the recreation advisory board and the need to have the co-baseball coaches approved. Two co-baseball coaches suggested were Juan Barrientes and Simon McKenzie. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to accept co-baseball coaches as named. Motion Carried. Mr. Prickett named the following individuals to serve on the recreation advisory committee; Larry Janecek, Craig Brown, Tammy Wells, Donna Kindler, Christa Cox, Bruce Ring and himself. Motion made be Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve the listed names to serve on the recreation advisory board and to set the terms of the members at a later date. Motion Carried.

City Clerk informed the Mayor and Council that there were three applicants bids turned for caretaker duties a the Auditorium and Community Center. Those applicant bids were turned by Pam Metzger, Pam McCormick and Jan Rojewski. The time being 5:40 p.m. April 20, 2004 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to go into executive session for discussion upon the applicant bids. Motion Carried.

The time being 5:57 p.m. April 20, 2004 it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to accept the application bid of Jan Rojewski with a 6 month probation period and a one year contract starting on June l, 2004. Motion Carried.

Past due utility bill payment comments included statement from Casey Howard about the problems of paying her past due bills and also how she plans on catching all payments up. It was suggested by the Council to leave the utilities on at this time and for her to keep current bill paid and to work on getting past bills paid. All on Council agreed.

The time being 6:10 p.m. April 20, 2004 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to go into executive session for past due utility bill discussion. Motion Carried.

The time being 6:23 p.m. April 20, 2004 it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Fleischmann to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker explained the purpose of the executive session was for discussion upon personal matters concerning past due utility bill payment.

City Council Member Fleischmann introduced Ordinance No. 04-204-l entitled as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 04-204-1

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALMA, NEBRASKA TO CHANGE THE

ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A TRACT OF LAND FROM CONSERVATION

RECREATION TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL; TO AMEND THE ZONING

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALMA ZONING REGULATIONS; AND THE

OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY ACCORDINGLY; AND TO PROVIDE

AN EFFECTIVE DATE;

And moved that the statutory rule requiring a reading by title on three different dates be suspended. Council Member Calkins seconded the motion to suspend the requirement of reading on three different days and upon roll call vote on the motion the following Council Members voted YES: Waggoner, Lakin. Fleischmann, Calkins. The following voted NO: None. The motion to suspend the rules was adopted by three-fourths (3/4) 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 if the Ordinance which was seconded by Council Member Calkins. The Mayor then stated the question “Shall Ordinance Number 04-204-1 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted yes; Waggoner, Lakin, Fleischmann, 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 same and affixed his signature thereto and ordered the Ordinance to be published in the legal newspaper for the City. True and complete copies of this Ordinance are attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

ORDINACNE NO. 04-204-1

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALMA, NEBRASKA TO CHANGE

THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A TRACT OF LAND FROM

CONSERVATION RECREATION TO HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL; TO AMEND

THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALMA ZONING REGULATIONS

AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY ACCORDINGLY, 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 the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Alma, Nebraska be amended to provide that the following tract of land be removed from zoning classification Conservation/Recreation District (CR) and be reclassified to Highway Commercial District (C-2), to wit;

A strip of land extending Thirty Fire (35) feet to the East of the following described line, To-wit;

Commencing at the intersection of the North Line of Main Street and East Right-of-Way line of U.S.

Highway, 183, thence North in the East Right-of-Way line of said U.S. Highway 183 to a point located

In the East Right-of-Way line of said Highway 183 and 150 feet South of the Southwest Corner of

Block 9, McDowell-Frieling Addition, all located in the City of Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska;

Section 2. That the zoning regulations and Official Zoning Map of the City of Alma, Nebraska be amended accordingly.

Section 3. That this Ordinance shall become in effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in accord with the law.

Passed and approved the 20^th day of April, 2004.

(SEAL)

City of Alma, Nebraska

By: __________________________

Hal Haeker, Mayor City of Alma.

ATTEST:

________________________________

Michael L. Richman City Clerk

Tagge Engineering representative Dana Peterson visited with the Mayor and Council about the proposals of baseball-softball diamond relocation. Topics discussed included; opinion of probable construction cost of youth baseball field, opinion of probable cost of construction of legion baseball field, relocation of field map explained, sewer lagoon lift station location, parking area, utilities to proposed area, possible moving field around in proposed location for more room, future years planning, check with City accountant on feasibility of proposals, possible lay-out of three and two fields and need of more information on location and feasibility for meeting May 4, 2004.

Ronald Willnerd, CPA from Countryman Associates, P.C., presented the City of Alma Financial Statement Audit ending September 2\30, 2003 and gave a clean opinion upon all parts of the Audit. Topics brought up and discussed concerning the audit report included; pledged securities, interest bearing accounts, transfers in & out, internal control, compliance procedures, monitor of budgeted expenditures comments, management discussion and analysis report, upcoming requirements of GABS 34, cash to accrual basis of accounting, possible taping of meeting and proper procedures to follow on minute writing.

Mayor asked all if there was any discussion upon the completed and or unfinished business. There being no discussion the Mayor asked for any other comments from all attending. Topics brought up included; look into possible wellness center, grant concerning proposal, need to look into subject more, need for more information on advertisement on ball diamond fences, question upon water being pumped from lagoon area and need to find out authorization for pumping.

There being no other business to discuss it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the Meeting of April 20, 2004. Motion Carried.

____________________________ ATTEST: _________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 6^TH, 2004

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 6^th day of April, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins. Also attending; clerk, Attorney, administrator, superintendent, Marty Wolfe, Kirsten Prickett, Scott Prickett, Mildred Calkins, Harold Smolik and Sheryl Hickman.

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 6^th, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins, Mayor Haeker attending. Absent was 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 Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the March 16^th 2004 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 there were no changes made to the presented 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: APRIL 6TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
c-card		3/15/04	Village Inn Columbus	meals--everett	$ 45.81
c-card		3/25/04	The Husker club	meals--bill	$ 11.00
c-card		3/31/04	Lied Lodge	lodging--bill	$ 195.80
33894		3/24/04	State Department Revenue	sale use city tax	$ 3.55
33895		3/24/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.52
		4/6/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 26.67
		4/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 109.96
	58001	4/6/04	Office solutions	office supplies	$ 79.96
		4/6/04	Harlan County Abstract	legal work abstract	$ 135.00
		4/6/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		4/6/04	Harlan County Abstract	newsletter	$ 50.00
		4/6/04	Nebraska Recycling Association	membership	$ 100.00
		4/6/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet	$ 29.00
		4/6/04	Electric Fixture & Supply	office supplies	$ 23.13
		4/6/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 1.11
		4/6/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint cleaning	$ 70.00
		4/6/04	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	membership	$ 489.96
		4/6/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage & meals	$ 202.23
		4/6/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 337.61
		4/6/04	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin	recording fees	$ 20.50
		4/6/04	Person Law Office	legal work abstract	$ 1,074.00
		4/6/04	Kirkham Michael	engineering	$ 2,658.29
					$ 8,773.30
			STREET
		4/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,835.84
		4/6/04	Agri Co-op	supplies	$ 5.25
	20330	4/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 12.69
		4/6/04	PVCK	equipment r & m	$ 129.10
		4/6/04	Ray McAtee	street maint	$ 110.00
		4/6/04	The Island supply	equipment r & m	$ 261.88
		4/6/04	T & S Tire & Auto	tire repair	$ 8.00
		4/6/04	Central Nebraska Bobcat	equipment payment	$ 1,535.00