MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 18, 2001

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 December, 2001 at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Lakin, Calkins and Waggoner. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ann Brown, Neil Molzahn 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 December 18, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the December 4^th, 200l regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices. Clerk informed all that the Golf payroll claim had a typo and should be for $2,092.4l instead of $2,0824l, discussion upon telephone bill at Trailer Court was had, discussion on postage machine claim and fax lines telephone bill was talked about.

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 18, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.55
31450		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
31449		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,245.01
		12/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 946.72
		12/18/01	Rep Valley Animal Clinic	dog--cat care	$ 252.64
		12/18/01	Francotyp-Postalia, Inc	postage machine	$ 558.00
		12/18/01	AllTell	cell phone----bill	$ 38.48
	3039327	12/18/01	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 49.98
		12/18/01	MCI World Com	fax lines	$ 85.06
		12/18/01	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 328.00
	131066	12/18/01	Bee Office solutions	office supplies	$ 6.20
	3089282242	12/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone billing	$ 240.50
		12/18/01	State NE Department Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 34.16
					$ 5,901.02
			STREET
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.55
	23689	12/18/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 133.01
31450		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.92
31449		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 827.18
		12/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 379.72
		12/18/01	Orcutt Sanitation	line maint	$ 165.00
	917152	12/18/01	Bosselman, Inc.	fuel	$ 7.90
					$ 1,604.28
			LIBRARY
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 55.56
		12/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 361.45
		12/18/01	State NE Department Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 1.92
31408		12/5/01	Pam Metzger	maint	$ 52.50
31409		12/5/01	Citizens Communications	telephone billing	$ 132.69
31410		12/5/01	Verizon	telephone billing	$ 16.82
31411		12/5/01	Valley Plumbing Heating	repairs	$ 363.86
31412		12/5/01	Highsmith, Inc.	operating supplies	$ 19.37
31413		12/5/01	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 28.95
31414		12/5/01	Marshal Cavendish Corp.	books	$ 558.31
31415		12/5/01	Thomas T.Beeler	books	$ 72.95
31416		12/5/01	Ingram	books	$ 222.92
31417		12/5/01	Audio Editions	books	$ 73.95
31418		12/5/01	Young Adult Resources	books	$ 212.99
31419		12/5/01	Software Plus	capitol outlay	$ 145.64
31420		12/5/01	Internet Additions Corp.	capitol outlay	$ 815.00
					$ 3,134.88
			SHOP
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
	125024041	12/18/01	Zee Medical Service	operating supplies	$ 81.05
	3089283144	12/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 55.22
					$ 191.83
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.55
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 18, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
		12/18/01	Pam Metzger	maint	$ 112.50
	685	12/18/01	Apria Healthcare	chem--gas	$ 8.50
	222441	12/18/01	LINWELD	chem--gas	$ 29.66
	10235352	12/18/01	AllTell	cell phone	$ 24.06
		12/18/01	David L. Culver	equipment maint	$ 46.00
	917132	12/18/01	Bosselman, Inc.	fuel	$ 75.73
		12/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 37.09
	82326	12/18/01	Uniservice Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
		12/18/01	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 13.09
					$ 436.43
			AUDITORIUM
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
		12/18/01	Pam Metzger	maint	$ 112.50
		12/18/01	General Glass	building maint--door	$ 496.93
		12/18/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 5.62
		12/18/01	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-city-use taxes	$ 2.33
	3910	12/18/01	Uniservice Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 21.92
					$ 694.86
			POLICE
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
		12/18/01	Harlan County Sheriff	contract services	$ 3,333.33
					$ 3,388.89
			PARK
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
	23519	12/18/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 24.91
					$ 80.47
			RECREATION
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
					$ 55.56
			POOL
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
					$ 55.56
			LANDFILL
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
					$ 55.56
			AIRPORT
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.56
	47260	12/18/01	Twin Valleys P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 10.00
					$ 65.56
			TRAILER COURT
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 55.55
		12/18/01	Don & Judy Kruse	maint	$ 500.00
		12/18/01	Classic Cable	cable t.v.	$ 36.81
	3089283102	12/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 51.46
					$ 643.82
			PAYROLL
pr-1041		12/6/01	American Funds	pension	$ 979.30
		12/18/01	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 5,463.30
					$ 6,442.60
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 18, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.55
	222439	12/18/01	LINWLED	chem-gas	$ 16.25
17688		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 115.09
17687		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,983.91
		12/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 873.16
	694959	12/18/01	Exemplar International	drug consortium	$ 60.00
	12/3/01	12/18/01	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 11.00
	98012480	12/18/01	Leininger Smith--Law Office	legal	$ 75.00
		12/18/01	Everett Hunter	anna dental	$ 54.00
	886678	12/18/01	Bosselman, Inc.	fuel	$ 34.00
	5086160	12/18/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 170.51
		12/18/01	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 150.00
		12/18/01	Everett Hunter	everett dental	$ 66.00
		12/18/01	Kinder Morgan Interstate	transmission gas	$ 9,092.35
	10218330	12/18/01	AllTell	cell phone	$ 40.28
		12/18/01	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 1,266.56
					$15,063.66
			WATER
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	audit services	$ 55.55
	2103	12/18/01	Builder Choice	build maint	$ 54.14
	24016	12/18/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 50.94
	78847	12/18/01	State NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 30.00
	26773-00M	12/18/01	Chaloupka, Holyoke Law Office	legal-hog-confinement	$ 590.52
17688		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 84.53
17687		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,207.55
	84957-6	12/18/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 325.13
		12/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 680.68
	886675	12/18/01	Bosselman, Inc.	fuel	$ 23.69
		12/18/01	Nebr Rural Water Association	registration	$ 30.00
		12/18/01	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 847.50
	178848-IN	12/18/01	Municipal Supply Nebraska	line maint	$ 277.14
		12/18/01	Nebraska Health & Human Service	license	$ 10.00
		12/18/01	Jerald Dietz	mileage--conference	$ 40.15
		12/18/01	Twin Valley P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 273.12
		12/18/01	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 483.39
					$ 6,064.03
			SEWER
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 55.55
17688		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 42.13
17687		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,025.53
	84820-0	12/18/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 291.10
		12/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 484.50
		12/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 6.13
		12/18/01	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 319.89
					$ 2,224.83
			GOLF
	2097	12/18/01	Michael Huggins	audit services	$ 55.55
17688		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 72.29
17687		12/6/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,092.41
		12/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 535.86
		12/18/01	Westerbeck Construction	grounds maint	$ 3,315.00
	34571	12/18/01	Mels Marine Shop	equipment maint	$ 18.85
		12/18/01	State Ne Department Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 308.46
					$ 6,398.42

Treasurer’s report was presented to the Mayor and Council for review and discussion. Topics discussed included; gas storage bill and decided not to pay any warrants at this time. Treasurers report was accepted as presented.

Mayor Haeker under advisement from the City Attorney opened the public hearing on Government Redevelopment Plan resolution adoption at 7:30 o’clock p.m. December 18, 2001. City Attorney Walker explained the resolution that needed to be passed and informed all that all hearings have been had by the Planning Commission and Community Redevelopment Committee. Mayor Haeker informed all that the hearing would be left open for any comments from those attending meeting.

Fire Department current roster listing was gone over by the Mayor and Council. After discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve the updated current roster of Fire Department members. Motion Carried. It was also requested to have a new updated roster presented every six months for approval.

Organizational and planning meeting discussion included; street projects that need to be done, comments expressed concerning Auditor Huggins suggestions on street department spending, proposals to start street projects in the early spring, proposal to have engineering work done on street projects by January l5th regular meeting or as soon as possible, priority listing of projects gone over by Mayor and Council, projects suggested and listed as to do first included curb and gutter work Main and Highway 183, park entrance reworking, widening radius on alley Church Street between Main and South, paving entire parking area behind Johnson Center, equipment purchase, skid loader possible purchase as soon as funds available, look at different trucks for snow removal, motor grader operating status report given, possible put grader up for bids to sell, suggestion to contract work out that involved grader, need to start a one and five year equipment plan, and report about parking at Johnson Center on pavement slab and the need to stop the parking so as to save the cement.

Mayor Haeker asked if there was any discussion upon the public hearing on the Government Redevelopment Plan resolution. There being no discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to have the Mayor sign the redevelopment plan resolution, Motion Carried.

Other topics of discussion brought up included; oil recycling project status, need to look for site for placement of oil recycling tank, no report to give on cell phone sharing, need to work upon possible grants for a walking path and a report given by Council member Calkins pertaining to description signs of birds that visit lake and lake levels of lake, to be placed on North Side Harlan county Lake be the Nebraska Games and Parks.

The time being 8:37 p.m. December 18, 200l it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to go into executive session for personnel issues. Motion carried.

The time being 10:25 p.m. December 18, 200l it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker explained that the executive session was for discussion upon salaries for employees—Council and Mayor and re-working the policy procedure manual. It was decided to discuss these matters at the next regular Council meeting with all employees not subject to any other City Board to be in attendance.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to adjourn the meeting of December 18, 2001. Motion Carried.

_________________________________________ _________________________________________

Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 4, 2001

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 December 2001 at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Lakin and Fleischmann. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, John Harms, Ann Brown, Neil Molzahn 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 meeting of December 4, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the November 20, 2001 regular Council meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented listing of claims and invoices. There being no discussion on the claims and invoices as presented, 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 4, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 61.42
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 556.27
	4645	12/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 30.11
		12/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 341.80
		12/4/01	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
	3030931	12/4/01	Eakes Office Plus	operating expenses	$ 86.29
		12/4/01	NCIP Coordinator	signs	$ 90.00
		12/4/01	Michael Richman	tax service update	$ 136.74
	3922	12/4/01	Hanna Variety	operating expenses	$ 28.29
	650	12/4/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-s-w-t utilities	$ 26.64
	130054	12/4/01	Bee Office Solutions	operating expenses	$ 33.67
		12/4/01	Hal Haeker	admin expenses	$ 1,000.00
		12/4/01	Culligan Water	office supplies	$ 13.25
		12/4/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 4.47
31387		11/21/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 2,652.92
31388		11/21/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 60.72
		12/4/01	Omaha Life	life ins	$ 15.66
					$ 5,167.25
			STREET
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 2,009.92
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 1,659.02
	16146	12/4/01	S & W Auto	r & m equipment	$ 150.24
	2050661	12/4/01	Electric Fixture & Supply	grounds maint	$ 20.48
	1007	12/4/01	Builders Choice	r & m equipment	$ 3.78
		12/4/01	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 7.78
31387		11/21/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 853.12
31388		11/21/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 39.62
		12/4/01	Display Sales	xmas lights	$ 300.30
	2393840	12/4/01	Agri Co-op	operating expenses	$ 7.45
	4707	12/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 12.65
					$ 5,064.36
			FIRE
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 180.39
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,331.07
	12497	12/4/01	Sign Center	community center sign	$ 1,556.80
	60	12/4/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 77.69
		12/4/01	Valley Plumbing	grounds maint sign	$ 109.50
		12/4/01	Green County Enterprises	building maint	$ 35.00
	2043971	12/4/01	Electric Fixture & supply	grounds maint sign	$ 148.18
	11205	12/4/01	Platte Valley Communications	operating expenses	$ 108.00
					$ 3,546.63
			LIBRARY
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 123.03
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 343.35
	1310	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 45.65
31387		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,998.78
		12/4/01	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 5.85
					$ 2,516.66
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 4, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SHOP
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 80.59
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 349.78
	4686	12/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 8.27
	10	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 83.06
					$ 521.70
			AUDITORIUM
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 45.98
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 451.43
	4712	12/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 5.98
	300	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 366.76
	49074	12/4/01	Dept of Labor Boiler Safety	inspection	$ 30.00
		12/4/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 5.68
					$ 905.83
			LANDFILL
		12/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 90.00
		12/4/01	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 6,860.41
					$ 6,950.41
			PARK
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 41.06
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 411.45
	1300	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 33.43
					$ 485.94
			AIRPORT
		12/4/01	Agri Co-op	chemicals	$ 382.24
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 431.83
					$ 814.07
			RECREATION
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 27.36
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 450.03
					$ 477.39
			POOL
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 27.81
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 562.52
					$ 590.33
			GAS
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 14.50
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,153.31
	11800	12/4/01	Tagge Engineering	expenses	$ 488.00
	4756	12/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 3.17
		12/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 78.75
		12/4/01	U.S. Postal Service--Teleset	postage machine postage	$ 300.00
	2401825	12/4/01	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 32.60
	10	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 83.09
		12/4/01	David Fleischmann	admin expense	$ 800.00
		12/4/01	Greg Lakin	admin expense	$ 800.00
17645		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,439.80
17646		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 113.32
		12/4/01	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 15.56
		12/4/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 248.81
					$ 6,570.91
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 4, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 14.59
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,377.13
	4664	12/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 41.17
		12/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 48.00
		12/4/01	U.S. Postal Service---Teleset	postage machine	$ 300.00
	2404725	12/4/01	Agri co-op	operating expense	$ 11.56
	10	12/4/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 99.26
		12/4/01	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment	$ 107.13
		12/4/01	Paul Waggoner	admin expense	$ 800.00
		12/4/01	Alma Concrete, Inc.	rock	$ 182.70
17645		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,800.87
17646		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 83.64
		12/4/01	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 13.63
	177891.IN	12/4/01	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 491.02
					$ 5,370.70
			SEWER
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 572.94
		12/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 2.99
		12/4/01	U.S. Postal Service---Teleset	postage machine	$ 300.00
	2328169	12/4/01	Agri co-op	fuel	$ 84.02
	10	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 83.09
		12/4/01	Rick Calkins	admin expense	$ 800.00
17645		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 829.34
17646		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 38.52
		12/4/01	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 7.78
					$ 2,718.68
			GOLF
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 269.39
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 951.33
		12/4/01	Agri co-op	fuel & operating	$ 259.49
	5340	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 724.96
		12/4/01	Nebraska Turfgrass Foundation	registration	$ 110.00
		12/4/01	E. R. Smolik	grounds maint	$ 40.00
17645		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,985.81
17646		11/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 72.29
		12/4/01	Omaha Life	insurance	$ 7.78
	3937	12/4/01	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 13.84
.					$ 4,434.89
			TRAILER COURT
		12/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 98.36
		12/4/01	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 664.89
	30	12/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 59.46
		12/4/01	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment	$ 40.16
					$ 862.87
			PAYROLL
pr-1039		11/21/01	American Funds	pension	$ 973.45
					$ 973.45

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; no changes to report, all have reviewed with no questions. Treasurer’s report okayed as presented, also it was decided not to pay any warrants at this time.

John Harms, Supervisor of Gas Operations with NMPP Energy, gave a presentation to the Mayor, Council and all in attendance pertaining to Nebraska Public Gas Agency, how it was formed, how it works and what is proposed to help the City of Alma in gas purchases. Topics discussed included; agency creation, supplies gas to members and non member communities, nonprofit “Cooperative” of Municipalities, number of communities involved in agency, what NPGA offers, service pricing options, price curves graph looked at, LLP rate portfolio, comparisons of LLP to index pricing, storage concerns, administrative costs, membership costs and need to look at all information before any made on proposal.

The time being 8:20 p.m. December 4, 2001, at the request of the City Attorney, Council member Calkins moved to go into executive session for legal discussion upon proposed settlement with Furnace County Farms on hog confinement litigation. Motion seconded by Lakin. Motion carried.

The time being 8:36 p.m. December 4, 2001 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion carried.

Mayor Haeker informed all that discussion in executive session pertained to legal issues concerning settlement proposal from Furnace County Farms.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; no news on hog confinement legalities, no discussion upon proposed water project and street project list needs to be prioritized with new additions to list.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor to any other discussion. Topics brought up and discussed included; plan to hold down agenda items for December l8, 200l meeting so Mayor and Council could hold a planning meeting, tentative set the l8th of December for planning meeting, tentative set the l8th regular meeting to approve fire department roster, discussion upon how to handle the first meeting in January since it falls on a holiday, report heard about trucks hitting low hanging Christmas lights on main street, pool inspection report, need to keep on top of pool repair inspection work, Auditorium public restrooms vandalism report heard, repairs needed to door report, repairs needed to walls in restrooms report, possible put up a reward of $250.00 for arrest and conviction of vandals, report heard about ongoing investigation by Harlan County Sheriff concerning Auditorium vandalism, service of Fire department equipment discussion, letter from Colonial Villa discussed, maintenance at Auditorium and Community Center discussed, Christmas get together discussed, DSL installation report, figures given on new snow plow for installation on snow plow truck, suggested look into other areas for possible snow plow truck and discussion upon City purchasing a digital camera for use in City matters.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the regular meeting of December 4, 2001. Motion carried.

ATTEST:

____________________________________________ __________________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MAYOR CITY CLERK

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 20, 2001

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 November 200l at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Lakin, Waggoner and Fleischmann. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ann Brown, Neil Molzahn, Merle Ilian, Bobette Backes, Mike Griffith and Allen Grell.

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 November 20, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the November 6, 2001 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor for discussion upon the presented claims and invoices list. Topics discussed included; correction on amount of Bee Office Supply bill, Park caretaker hours discussion and telephone bill discussion.

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: NOV 20, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 107.65
		11/20/01	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin, Walker	legal	$ 1,210.00
	3020722	11/20/01	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 115.05
		11/20/01	City Petty Cash	replenish petty cash	$ 100.00
		11/20/01	Michael Richman	office supplies	$ 10.59
		11/20/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 25.11
		11/20/01	Citizens Communications	2 months telephone bill	$ 476.57
		11/20/01	AllTell	cell phone bill	$ 82.31
31385		11/8/01	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,922.05
31386		11/8/01	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 60.72
		11/20/01	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 946.72
	128851	11/20/01	Bee Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 113.77
					$ 6,170.54
			STREET
		11/20/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 8.32
	528533	11/20/01	Farm Plan McClymont Impl	r & m equipment	$ 110.82
31385		11/8/01	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 787.85
31386		11/8/01	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 36.59
		11/20/01	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 379.72
	50965	11/20/01	South Central Diesel, Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 357.24
					$ 1,680.54
			LIBRARY
		11/20/01	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 361.45
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 2.04
31327		11/6/01	Pam Metzger	maint	$ 65.63
31328		11/6/01	Verizon	telephone	$ 14.43
31329		11/6/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 133.01
31330		11/6/01	Library Store	operating supplies	$ 102.64
31331		11/6/01	Diamond Lake Book Company	books	$ 236.79
31332		11/6/01	Midwest Library Sales	books	$ 358.78
31333		11/6/01	Ingram	books	$ 526.14
31334		11/6/01	Audio Editions	books	$ 114.17
31335		11/6/01	Books in Motion	books	$ 235.79
31336		11/6/01	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 74.81
31337		11/6/01	Dell Marketing L.P.	capitol outlay--computers	$ 3,200.95
31338		11/6/01	Columbia House	videos	$ 47.39
31339		11/6/01	Follett Software Company	capitol outlay---software	$ 1,198.72
31340		11/6/01	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 45.37
31341		11/6/01	Modern Methods, Inc.	service agreement	$ 52.38
31342		11/6/01	Modern Methods, Inc.	capitol outlay--copy mach	$ 2,475.00
31343		11/6/01	LaDonna Schluterbusch	books	$ 35.11
31344		11/6/01	LaDonna Schluterbusch	professional & school	$ 94.41
					$ 9,375.01
			AUDITORIUM
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 1.75
	71698	11/20/01	Uniservice, Inc	cleaning supplies	$ 21.92
					$ 23.67
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 20, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 8.73
	237031	11/20/01	Emergency Medical Products	operating supplies	$ 181.40
	1257382	11/20/01	Laerdal Medical Corp	operating supplies	$ 71.00
		11/20/01	S. E. Smith & Sons	grounds maint--sign	$ 61.32
		11/20/01	Bosselman Energy, Inc.	fuel purchases	$ 70.14
	71699	11/20/01	Uniservice Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
		11/20/01	Citizens Communications	telephone 2 month	$ 74.18
					$ 501.01
			PARK
31385		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.17
					$ 644.17
			SHOP
		11/20/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 50.44
					$ 50.44
			POOL
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 0.99
					$ 0.99
			POLICE
		11/20/01	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,333.33
					$ 3,333.33
			AIRPORT
	47260	11/20/01	Twin Valleys Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 10.00
					$ 10.00
			GAS
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 844.81
		11/20/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 465.00
		11/20/01	Russ Pfeil	dental services	$ 246.00
	98012188	11/20/01	Leininger Law Office	legal	$ 450.84
		11/20/01	Munger Company, Inc.	line maint	$ 73.26
	211727	11/20/01	Heath Consultants	line maint	$ 136.39
17643		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,458.85
17644		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 114.21
	4029678	11/20/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 167.09
		11/20/01	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 85.30
		11/20/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 873.16
		11/20/01	Kinder Morgan Interstate Trans	gas transmission	$ 9,072.22
		11/20/01	AllTell	cell phone	$ 26.29
					$ 15,013.42
			WATER
	6900	11/20/01	Twin Valleys Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 280.32
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 709.82
		11/20/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 690.00
		11/20/01	Jerald Dietz	mileage---school	$ 69.00
17643		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,710.21
17644		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 79.44
		11/8/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 12.61
	10372	11/20/01	Denzel R. Busick	legal---hog litigation	$ 110.00
	10204	11/20/01	Brooks Ford, Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 107.13
		11/20/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 680.68
					$ 4,449.21
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 20, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 356.99
17643		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 907.10
17644		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 42.13
		11/20/011	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 34.03
		11/20/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 484.50
		11/20/01	Citizens Communications	telephone 2 months	$ 12.26
					$ 1,837.01
			GOLF
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 225.90
17643		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,230.05
17644		11/8/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 72.29
		11/20/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 64.48
		11/20/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 535.86
	38937-38247	11/20/01	Holmes Plumbing Heating	line maint	$ 84.21
					$ 3,212.79
			TRAILER COURT
		11/20/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	lodging taxes	$ 35.16
		11/20/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 48.29
		11/20/01	Classic Cable T.V.	cable tv	$ 36.81
					$ 120.26
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		11/20/01	Doris Underwood	deposit refund	$ 100.00
					$ 100.00
			PAYROLL
		11/20/01	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 5,463.30
pr-1038		11/8/01	American Funds	pension	$ 968.34
					$ 6,431.64

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussions included; gas invoice total unknown, gas capacity limit questions, contracts on gas purchases, look into amortizing schedules and decision not to pay any warrants this month. Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.

Mr. Allen Grell with Keep Nebraska Beautiful program yielded the floor to Mr. Merle Ilian for his comments concerning the Resource Conservation and Development Program. Mr. Ilian handed out paperwork pertaining to the R C & D program and gave a short presentation upon the program. Mr. Ilian asked the Mayor and Council to allow City Administrator Hogeland to serve on the R C & D Board as a member at large. Topics discussed concerning the request included; responsibilities concerned with membership, meeting times, amount of time to be spent on program concerns, comments about other important thing going on within the City government, need to hold down number of meting attended comments, advantages and disadvantages to being on the board. Motion by Calkins to let the City Administrator Hogeland service as a member at large on the R C & D board and to hold down on the amount of other meetings attending. Motion seconded by Waggoner. Voting yes on the motion were; Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins. Voting no was Fleischmann. Motion Carried.

Mr. Allen Grell gave a presentation upon Nebraska Used Oil Collection program for Mayor and Council information. Topics brought up and discussed concerning report included; amount of communities participating in program, how the oil reuse program works, reuse tank size and location discussion, training needed in the handling of reuse oil, costs to City, employee hours to be spent on project estimated, life of reuse oil tank discussion, electrical cost to run oil reuse tank City responsibility, need to look into location site for tank, liability insurance questions, legal issues questions and need more work upon installing the oil reuse program in the City of alma.

Telephone discussion with Mr. Gus Lieske cancelled because informed that he could not make meeting. Decided by Council not to put telephone service discussion back on the City agenda.

Maintenance agreement with State of Nebraska Department of Roads for snow removal and surface maintenance was presented to the Mayor and Council for signing. After discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve Mayor to sign the Maintenance Agreement with the State Department of Roads. Motion Carried.

City Administrator informed Mayor and Council about two vacancies on the Community Redevelopment Authority Board and presented the names of Ron Mroczek and Don Whitmire to fill vacancies. Motion by Fleischmann to accept Don Whitmire to replace Gaylon Rome and for Ron Mroczek to replace Jeff Robinson on the CRA Board. Seconded by Waggoner. Motion Carried.

Mrs. Bernard Backes visited with the Mayor and Council about possible consideration upon the property clean-up bill received. Topics discussed concerning clean-up bill included; amount of bill being $l,237.50, labor—truck—loader questions, legal fees connected with the clean-up process discussed, comments about need to treat all bills in same manner, Council Members comments heard and comments concerning bill from Mrs. Backes heard. Motion made by Fleischmann to leave the amount of the bill owed as is. Motion seconded by Calkins. Voting no on the motion was Lakin. Abstaining from vote was Waggoner. Council Member Fleischmann withdrew his motion. Motion by Lakin to reduce the bill to $l,000.00 from initial bill presented. No second was made on motion. Motion dies because of lack of second. Presented bill to stand as is at the $l,237.50 amount.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included the following; information given about a telephone conference about bonding issues connected with hog confinement legalities, time frame suggested for water project, informed that at this time there is no grant money available for water project, financing of water project discussion, possible starting dates for project, instructions given to start procedures on water project, ISO approval rating discussion, street project planning committee comments and need to prioritize list of street projects.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor for any discussion from those attending Council meeting and also for any discussion from Council Members. Topics brought up and discussed included; report from Mike Griffith concerning Lakeside Wellness Committee Activities, request to possibly use the City auditorium for some of the activities connected with wellness, discussion upon amount of time for use of the auditorium, possible charge of fees for use, look into possible grant money for project, support given from Council for use of Auditorium but also need more work on details of use of building, report of power outage problems and concerns expressed, request from Reverend Johnson on driveway work to his property and to gas sub station given, boat dock progress report given, report on electrical work being done at City Trailer Park, cable television complaints expresses and discussion upon letter of information received from cable company.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the regular meeting of November 20, 2001. Motion Carried.

______________________________________

Mayor

ATTEST;

______________________________________

City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 6, 2001

corrected

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 November, 200l at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Lakin and Waggoner. Absent was Fleischmann. Also attending; Clerk, Administrator, Superintendent, Ann Brown and Neil Molzahn.

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 6, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor all present. Council Member Fleischmann absent.

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 Calkins seconded by Lakin that the amended minutes of the October 16, 2001 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices list. Topics brought up and discussed included; addition of missed billing from Holdrege Auto for $37.79 to Golf course bill listing, change to be made in payment of dental insurance bill to Everett Hunter instead of Franklin dental.

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

Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	84758-7	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 59.97
		11/6/01	Nebraska Coop Government	internet service	$ 29.00
	1138	11/6/01	Midwest Mailing Systems	postage machine supplies	$ 69.95
		11/6/01	Harlan county Journal	print & publish	$ 364.44
	4985	11/6/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 8.32
		11/6/01	Hogeland market	operating supplies	$ 4.03
		11/6/01	Culligan water	operating supplies	$ 13.25
	650	11/6/01	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 26.17
	3794	11/6/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 37.45
	2371086	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 5.16
	6588-00M	11/6/01	Jacobsen, Orr, Nelson--Law Office	legal	$ 321.45
	2001-396	11/6/01	Keep Kids Alive	decals	$ 53.40
31325		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
31324		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,922.05
	1417	11/6/01	Affordable signs	magnet signs	$ 54.45
		11/6/01	Comp. Business Sys	office equip repairs	$ 30.00
		11/6/01	Hogeland market	operating supplies	$ 4.02
		11/6/01	Bill Hogleand	insurance deductible	$ 500.00
		11/6/01	Bill Hogleand	dental reimbursement	$ 360.00
	3011256-0	11/6/01	Eakes Office Plus	operating supplies	$ 81.91
		11/6/01	Omaha Life Ins	premium	$ 31.12
		11/6/01	Rep Valley Animal Center	animal care	$ 94.50
	127716	11/6/01	Bee Office Solutions	operating supplies	$ 474.32
		11/6/01	Nebr Development Network	membership fees	$ 33.00
		11/6/01	Bill Hogleand	prof & school--mileage	$ 42.25
					$ 5,680.93
			STREET
	85077-9	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,659.02
	2382780	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	chem--operating--fuel	$ 177.07
	2371009	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 54.11
		11/6/01	Alma Concrete, Inc	cement	$ 170.00
31325		11/6/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 36.59
31324		11/6/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 787.86
	00-3782	11/6/01	Independent Testing Labs	equipment maint	$ 360.00
	64582	11/6/01	Michael Todd & Company	equipment maint	$ 130.73
	527927	11/6/01	Farm Plan--McClymont Impl	equipment maint	$ 141.64
	23357	11/6/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 86.47
		11/6/01	Omaha Life Ins	premium	$ 15.56
	15518	11/6/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 32.30
	765	11/6/01	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 2.59
		11/6/01	Holdrege Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 42.40
					$ 3,696.34
			LIBRARY
	85001-6	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 177.09
	1310	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 42.55
		11/6/01	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,007.58
		11/6/01	Omaha Life Ins	premium	$ 11.70
					$ 2,238.92
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
	85032-2	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 213.16
	303257-7	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 33.62
		11/6/01	Pam Metzger	maint	$ 112.50
		11/6/01	George Douglas	grounds---sign	$ 909.50
	BI-5385	11/6/01	Kearney Crete & block	grounds---sign	$ 75.00
		11/6/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 17.26
	60	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 110.33
	2371615	11/6/01	Agri co-op	operating expenses	$ 1.32
		11/6/01	Alma Concrete, Inc.	grounds---sign	$ 68.00
		11/6/01	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 77.24
	61025	11/6/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
		11/6/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 9.01
		11/6/01	Brooks Ford inc.	r & m equipment	$ 112.88
	23401	11/6/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 19.18
	1314	11/6/01	Builders Choice	block	$ 5.60
	3566	11/6/01	Bland Sand & Gravel	grounds---sign	$ 55.00
		11/6/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 21.87
	10235352	11/6/01	AllTell	telephone	$ 24.06
		11/6/01	Apria Healthcare, Inc.	chemicals	$ 59.50
					$ 1,959.27
			PARK
	85003-7	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 41.08
		11/6/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 13.83
	3500	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 40.65
	2371588	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	chem-operating	$ 308.38
31324		10/25/01	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 644.19
	23284	11/6/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 50.98
	14993	11/6/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 4.74
					$ 1,103.85
			AUDITORIIUM
	85107-2	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 31.02
	300	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 122.73
		11/6/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 3.99
	61024	11/6/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 21.92
		11/6/01	Pam Metzger	maint	$ 112.50
					$ 292.16
			SHOP
	85139-4	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 76.05
	10	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 112.12
		11/6/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 26.74
					$ 214.91
			LANDFILL
31324		10/25/01	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 529.96
		11/6/01	South Central Sanitation	services	$ 6,926.25
					$ 7,456.21
			SWIMMING POOL
	84911-0	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 35.62
	3510	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 26.15
					$ 61.77
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AIRPORT
		11/6/01	Allan Pohlenz	grounds maint	$ 296.75
31326		11/1/01	Twin Valleys P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 10.00
					$ 306.75
			RECREATION
	85144-7	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 56.39
					$ 56.39
			GAS
		11/6/01	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 16.75
		11/6/01	Great Plains One-Call	line maint	$ 19.00
		11/6/01	Platte Valley Communications	equipment	$ 137.00
	17310	11/6/01	American Public Gas	membership dues	$ 266.00
	85137-6	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 14.86
	125713	11/6/01	US filter	operating supplies	$ 35.79
	4923	11/6/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 4.53
	2373665	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--operating	$ 74.76
		11/6/01	League Nebr Municipalities	workshop	$ 80.00
17606		10/25/01	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 115.98
17605		10/25/01	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,497.05
		11/6/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 161.57
		11/6/01	Everett Hunter	prof & school	$ 177.88
		11/6/01	All Tell	cell phone	$ 36.17
		11/6/01	Omaha Life Ins.	premium	$ 31.12
		11/6/01	Everett Hunter	dental	$ 68.00
	I 084537	11/6/01	Corrpro companies, Inc.	line maint	$ 131.95
					$ 3,868.41
			WATER
	11736	11/6/01	Tagge Engineering	phase II updating	$ 439.94
	11735	11/6/01	Tagge Engineering	engineering services	$ 428.00
	84820-0	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 482.09
		11/6/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 49.81
	69000	11/6/01	Twin Valleys P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 497.06
	170	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 15.17
	2373846	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--operating	$ 56.16
	77832	11/6/01	State NE HHS Labs	water testing	$ 44.00
17606		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 79.66
17605		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,714.97
		11/6/01	Hogeland market	operating supplies	$ 10.50
	23270	11/6/01	Alma Short Stop	operating supplies	$ 16.85
		11/6/01	Omaha Life Ins.	premium	$ 27.26
	817	11/6/01	Builders Choice	bldg maint	$ 364.27
		10/15/01	Alma Refunding Bonds	prin & int	$115,380.00
					$119,605.74
			SEWER
	84957-6	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 342.01
	2367566	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--operating	$ 56.52
17606		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 38.52
17605		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 829.34
		11/6/01	Omaha Life Ins.	premium	$ 15.56
					$ 1,281.95
			PAYROLL
pr-1037		10/25/01	American Funds	pension	$ 965.82
					$ 965.82
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GOLF
	84998-7	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 558.58
	5360	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 384.27
	2383695	11/6/01	Agri Co-op	chemical--fuel--operating	$ 683.31
	573	11/6/01	Huffman Construction	dragline work	$ 3,800.00
17606		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 72.29
17605		10/25/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,024.86
	S81555	11/6/01	Holdrege Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 80.49
	528090	11/6/01	Farm Plan McClymont Impl	r & m equipment	$ 38.11
.	41158	11/6/01	Holmes Plummbing Heating	r & m grounds	$ 11.81
		11/6/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 46.28
		11/6/01	Omaha Life Ins	premium	$ 15.56
	15556	11/6/01	S & W Aauto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 18.85
		11/6/01	Wagner Irrigation inc.	grounds maint	$ 259.00
		11/6/01	Holdrege Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 37.79
					$ 8,031.20
			TRAILER COURT
	85138-5	11/6/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 393.55
		11/6/01	Don & Judy Kruse	maint	$ 500.00
		11/6/01	Tustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 2.99
	40	11/6/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 156.69
		11/6/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 6.77
	23281	11/6/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 21.70
					$ 1,081.70
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		11/6/01	City Utility Account	giles refund applied	$ 83.51
		11/6/01	Lena Gile	refund	$ 16.49
		11/6/01	City Utility Account	young refund applied	$ 85.62
		11/6/01	Shawn Young	refund	$ 14.38
		11/6/01	City Utility Account	seder refund applied	$ 100.00
					$ 300.00

Treasurers report was presented to the Mayor and Council. Discussion upon the report included; comments from City Superintendent about upcoming gas purchases for storage purposes. It was also decided that no payments on warrants should be made at this time. Council accepted report as presented.

A one day liquor license request by the Alma Rotary for use at the annual Rotary Winter fest, December 3, 2001 was presented for action. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said request. Motion by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve license request. Motion carried.

Discussion upon utility rates concerning water consumption included; concerns about water department being self sustaining, debt payments, different ways of increasing rates, review and comments upon presented spread sheets on water rates, upcoming expense in maintenance of painting water tower reported, looking at rates schedule down the road, comparisons of rates with all other towns and state averages looked at. After discussion upon all areas of concern it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to drop the first 3000 gallons of free water, raise the base rate from $8.75 to $9.75 and to raise the per 1000 gallon charge to $.90, effective with the December billing cycle. Motion carried.

Refinancing of City bonded indebtedness discussion included; comparison of rates of bonding company and banks, concerns about staying on schedule of reducing City debt of bonds and warrants, which banking institution to use in refinancing and time frame in completing refinancing of bonds. After discussion upon all concerns it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to refinance bonded indebtedness through the community Bank and to have the City Administrator set up proper payment schedule on City debt. Motion carried.

Comments on completed and or unfinished business included; no news to report on hog confinement litigation, gas litigation update given by Attorney, water project progress report , time frame of completion of water project and instructions to keep looking into financing possibilities.

There being no other agenda items for discussion, the Mayor asked for any other comments. Topics discussed included; report upon good job with street sweeping given, report given on Golf Board meeting, report on requested alley closing, possible drive way problems with alley closing, need to get property owners in agreement on alley closing request, hours of operation of bar at Country Club discussed, wellness committee progress report, possible oil recycling project, vacancies on CRA Board concerns, Christmas lights, City Christmas Preview schedule, Johnson Center sign report and okay to look into possible purchase of used dump truck.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to adjourn the regular meeting of November 6, 2001. Motion carried.

______________________________________

Mayor

ATTEST;

______________________________________

City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA AMENDED

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 16, 2001

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 October, 2001 at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins and Lakin. Council Member Waggoner was absent from meeting. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ruth Bonsall, Ann Brown, Neil Molzahn, Lola Tiller and Mr. & Mrs. Beedle.

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 October 16, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Calkins, Fleischmann, Lakin, Haeker. Council member Waggoner absent.

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

Moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular City Council meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Topics discussed included; Clerk report of two additions to original listing, League of Nebraska Municipalities bills, mileage report questions and discussion upon membership to Power Pool.

Moved by Calkins 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.

Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
31290		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,610.16
31291		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 26.69
	2001-360	10/16/01	Keep Kids Alive Drive 25	signs	$ 25.90
	16981	10/16/01	Bee Office Solutions	equipment	$ 228.95
	27185-000A	10/16/01	Rembolt Ludtke Attorneys	legal	$ 100.00
		10/16/01	League Nebraska Municipalities	membership	$ 915.00
31289		10/16/01	State Liquor Control Commission	license	$ 40.00
		10/16/01	Hogeland market	operating supplies	$ 10.71
		10/16/01	League Nebraska Municipalities	conference registrations	$ 322.00
		10/16/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 452.99
		10/16/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 6.86
		10/16/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 1,467.00
		10/16/01	Bee Office Solutions	operating supplies	$ 89.27
		10/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 946.72
		10/16/01	Omaha Life Insurance	life insurance	$ 62.24
		10/16/01	State Nebr. Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 16.40
		10/16/01	Flower Patch	operating supplies	$ 17.99
		10/16/01	Omaha World Herald	subscription	$ 13.00
		10/16/01	All Tell	cell phone---bill	$ 38.48
		10/16/01	Bill Hogeland	meals-mileage-motel	$ 399.57
					$ 8,850.65
			STREET
		10/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 379.72
31290		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,333.14
31291		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.92
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 1,659.03
	27907	10/16/01	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 15.00
	14462	10/16/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m	$ 21.60
		10/16/01	State Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins.	$ 1.44
	117898	10/16/01	City of Holdrege	dumping charges--landfill	$ 30.21
	23178	10/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel charges	$ 24.23
		10/16/01	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 31.12
	64426	10/16/01	Michael Todd & co.	equipment expenses	$ 41.63
					$ 3,573.04
			FIRE
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 286.47
	10235352	10/16/01	All Tell	cell phone	$ 24.37
	27918	10/16/01	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 55.25
		10/16/01	Lincoln Benefit Life	fire dept ins	$ 1,566.20
	A200095	10/16/01	LINWELD	gas--chem	$ 17.99
	685	10/16/01	Apria Healthcare	gas--chem	$ 25.50
		10/16/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 11.01
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 4.36
		10/16/01	Green Country Enterprises	bldg maint--floor waxing	$ 565.20
					$ 2,556.35
			LANDFILL
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.31
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LIBRARY
		10/16/01	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 361.45
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 305.69
	3815	10/16/01	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	r & m building	$ 58.50
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.10
		10/16/01	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 23.40
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 4.13
31264		10/3/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 52.50
31263		10/3/01	Nebraska Life	magazines	$ 31.00
31262		10/3/01	Columbia House	videos	$ 60.46
31261		10/3/01	Brodart Company	capitol outlay furniture	$ 815.75
31260		10/3/01	Web Solutions	web page design	$ 501.25
31259		10/3/01	Eakes office Plus	service agreement	$ 83.13
31258		10/3/01	Follett Software Co.	service agreement	$ 240.00
31257		10/3/01	Grolier Educational	books	$ 637.00
31256		10/3/01	Nebr Library Commission	books	$ 1,150.14
31255		10/3/01	The Penworthy Company	books	$ 956.78
31254		10/3/01	Oxford University Press	books	$ 46.22
31253		10/3/01	Ingram	books	$ 527.54
31252		10/3/01	Highsmsith, Inc.	operating supplies	$ 36.83
31251		10/3/01	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 96.85
31250		10/3/01	Verizon	telephone	$ 14.16
31249		10/3/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 132.77
31248		10/3/01	Eastern Library System	professional	$ 20.00
31247		10/3/01	NLA/NEMA 2001 Conference	professional	$ 51.00
					$ 6,207.65
			SHOP
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 86.10
		10/16/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 4.81
	102182 2	10/16/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 51.11
					$ 142.02
			POOL
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 107.46
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Labor	unemployment ins	$ 5.44
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 22.47
					$ 135.37
			PARK
31290		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 47.73
	14235	10/16/01	S & W Auto parts	r & m equipment	$ 39.58
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.75
	23199	10/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 82.76
					$ 816.00
			AUDITORIUM
		10/16/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 5.32
					$ 5.32
			RECREATION
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 27.36
					$ 27.36
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
17570		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,937.48
17571		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 114.21
17572		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,855.68
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 14.50
		10/16/01	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 13.00
		10/16/01	League Nebraska Municipalities	membership	$ 412.00
	A200093	10/16/01	LINWELD	gas-chemicals	$ 16.75
		10/16/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 66.00
		10/16/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 163.57
		10/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 873.16
		10/16/01	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 62.24
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use--taxes	$ 1,085.20
		10/16/01	Sinclair Oil Company	fuel	$ 76.90
		10/16/01	Kinder Morgan	transmission	$ 10,539.14
					$ 18,229.83
			WATER
17570		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,695.85
17571		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 78.76
17572		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 478.62
		10/16/01	Nebraska RWA	registration conference	$ 60.00
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,365.51
		10/16/01	Jerry Dietz	mileage-meal	$ 82.49
		10/16/01	Bosselman, Inc	fuel	$ 12.54
	10352	10/16/01	Denzel R. Busick	legal	$ 1,622.10
	2050	10/16/01	Michael Huggins	advisory service	$ 295.00
		10/16/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 90.00
	23893	10/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 82.16
	7797042	10/16/01	US Filter	line maint	$ 262.85
		10/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 680.68
		10/16/01	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 54.52
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use--taxes	$ 842.41
		10/16/01	Sinclair Oil Company	fuel	$ 35.31
					$ 7,738.80
			SEWER
17570		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 899.34
17571		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 41.77
		10/16/01	League Nebraska Municipalities	workshop	$ 20.00
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 481.43
		10/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 484.50
		10/16/01	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 31.12
		10/16/01	Neil Molzahn	meals-mileage-motel	$ 455.97
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use--taxes	$ 298.89
		10/16/01	Fremont Comfort	motel	$ 64.76
					$ 2,777.78
			TRAILER COURT
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,152.53
		10/16/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 48.77
	23867	10/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 32.35
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-city-use--taxes	$ 110.42
		10/16/01	Classic Cable T.V.	cable tv	$ 36.81
					$ 1,380.88
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PAYROLL
PR1034		10/11/01	American Funds	pension	$ 964.92
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	nebr withholding	$ 1,514.42
		10/16/01	Blue Cross Blue Shield	employee ins	$ 5,463.30
					$ 7,942.64
			GOLF
	10166	10/16/01	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment	$ 28.57
		10/16/01	E. R. Smolik	stump removal	$ 45.00
17570		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,369.18
17571		10/11/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 72.29
		10/16/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,218.58
	10165	10/16/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 75.14
	14679	10/16/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 6.78
		10/16/01	Graphic Arts Shop	proximity cards	$ 120.90
		10/16/01	State Nebr Dept Labor	unemployment ins	$ 5.25
		10/16/01	Nebraska Turfgrass Foundation	membership	$ 100.00
		10/16/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 98.33
		10/16/01	B. H. Hesemann Shop	r & m equipment	$ 43.74
		10/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 535.86
		10/16/01	Omaha Life Insurance	insurance	$ 31.12
		10/16/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use--taxes	$ 439.13
					$ 5,189.87

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; bond payment legal language, put payment in paper under claims in lump sum only, upcoming gas purchase questions, decision to hold of on payment of warrant until further discussion could be had with City Accountant and discussion upon possible refinancing of indebtedness to get better loan rates.

Clean up on Backes property report included the following comments; clean up going along good but at a very slow pace, trash is about all that needs to be cleaned up, bomb shelter will be left as is and decision to have City Administrator see that the clean up is done completely by the end of the month of October, 2001.

Children playing signs report included; legalities of placement of speed limit signs, Rotary involvement in Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 project, number of signs sold, number of signs ordered, cost of sign from rotary $5.00, placement of stickers on City pick-ups okayed and other areas in the community to place either signs or stickers comments.

Ruth Bonsall and Mr. & Mrs. Beedle visited with the Mayor and Council about drainage problems and closing of partial part of East West alley between 2^nd and 3^rd and Lincoln and East streets. Comments heard and considered were; solving problem of water run off suggestions, look into original cause of run off problem, width of proposed alley closing, need of neighborhood agreement on alley closing , and understanding split of alley to each property owner. It was decided by Council that this matter involved two different issues and that City Personnel would be directed to review the drainage problem and report on a possible fix then the property owners could pursue the alley closing issue.

Gus Leiske with NT & T called and informed the City Clerk that he would not be able to attend the meeting of October l6, 2001 and that he would be in contact to set up another meeting time.

Informational meeting concerning utility rates comments included; need of different rate studies on usages and rates, possible use of per thousand rate instead of giving first 3000 gallons away, possible use of step rate increase schedule and decided to have different studies ready for the November 6, 2001 regular meeting so Council could decide on what steps should be followed in rate increases.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; report that Attorney Busick will be leaving the area and was turning the City of Alma Hog Confinement case of the Attorney Bob Chuluka who has been given all the information on the case and in City Attorney Walkers opinion is well qualified to continue representing the City on the case. Report given that water application to State had been sent in and waiting to see what is decided also report given that street projects lists has a few additions and will be updated and presented to all.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor asked fro any other comments. Topics brought up and discussed included; vehicle list letters going out to vehicle owners, AR report discussed and suggestions upon how to bring numbers down, street sweeping comments, report on sale of stack given, tourism letters discussion, report given on progress of Johnson Center sign erection, report on waxing done at Community Center, comments and concerns on terrorism, civil defense discussion, report heard on fire siren that is not working and report on progress of broad band internet service.

There being no other topics for discussion motion made by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of October 16, 200l. Motion Carried

______________________________________

Mayor

ATTEST;

______________________________________

City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 2, 200l

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 October, 2001 at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Lakin, Waggoner, Fleischmann. Also attending;

Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ann Brown, Bernard Backes 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 meeting of October 2, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor. Fleischmann arrived late.

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

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the September l8, 200l regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented listing of claims and invoices. Topics discussed included, bills at pool and closing dates at pool and Trailer Court.

Moved by Lakin 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.

Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	2990941	10/2/01	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 239.76
	650	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 25.08
		10/2/01	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		10/2/01	Culligan Water	office supplies	$ 13.25
		10/2/01	Schmidt Computer Systems	r & m equipment	$ 65.00
31245		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,652.92
31246		9/27/01	City Payroll---Pension	pension	$ 60.72
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 556.27
	2010269	10/2/01	Electric Fixture Supply	r & m equipment	$ 146.49
		10/2/01	Bill Hogeland	meals--motel--mileage	$ 375.51
		10/2/01	Bill Hogeland	meals--motel--mileage	$ 148.78
		10/2/01	NE Supreme Court Publications	legal books	$ 53.58
					$ 4,366.36
			STREET
	13464	10/2/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 18.92
		10/2/01	Gary Shaffer	ins deduct met	$ 250.00
		10/2/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 4.17
		10/2/01	Agri Co-op	chem-fuel-supplies	$ 336.42
		10/2/01	Day Motorsports, Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 66.03
31245		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,235.18
31246		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.92
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 2,009.92
	23898	10/2/01	Deines Manufacturing	r & m equipment	$ 34.02
	11651	10/2/01	Tagge Engineering	engineering services	$ 1,449.80
					$ 5,440.38
			LIBRARY
	1310	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 39.75
31245		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,095.53
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 343.35
					$ 2,478.63
			FIRE
		10/2/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 22.17
	60	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 103.50
		10/2/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
31244		9/27/01	Sign Center	1/2 down on sign	$ 1,390.00
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,331.07
	50261	10/2/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
					$ 2,867.81
			AUDITORIUM
	290	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 56.40
		10/2/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 451.43
	50260	10/2/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 21.92
					$ 585.85
			RECREATION
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 450.03
					$ 450.03
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SHOP
	10	10/1/02	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 93.91
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 349.78
					$ 443.69
			POOL
		10/2/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 2.97
	3510	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 653.10
31245		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 346.78
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 562.52
					$ 1,565.37
			PARK
	13063	10/2/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 0.69
		10/2/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 45.43
	2361250	10/2/01	Agri Co-op	operating expenses	$ 1.79
	3500	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 35.15
31245		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.17
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 411.45
					$ 1,138.68
			AIRPORT
		10/2/01	Bryan Lubeck	merchandise purchased	$ 88.20
		10/2/01	Agri Co-op	fertilizer	$ 257.67
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 431.83
					$ 777.70
			POLICE
		10/2/01	Harlan County Sheriff	contract	$ 3,333.33
					$ 3,333.33
			LANDFILL
		10/2/01	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 6,996.20
					$ 6,996.20
			GAS
	2347908	10/2/01	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 107.55
17536		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,439.77
17537		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 113.32
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,153.31
	144703	10/2/01	B. J. alberts Co., Inc.	line maint	$ 95.26
	31009	10/2/01	Phillipsburg Homestore	line maint	$ 56.28
		10/2/01	Electric Fixture & Supply	line maint	$ 146.49
	3993020	10/2/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 163.57
					$ 4,275.55
			SEWER
	3000	10/2/01	City of Holdrege	line maint	$ 105.00
	2357538	10/2/01	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 71.91
17536		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 844.89
17537		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 39.24
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 572.94
					$ 1,633.98
			PAYROLL
PR1033		9/27/01	American Funds	pension	$ 836.59
					$ 836.59
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
		10/2/01	Boston Construction	r & maintenance bldg	$ 1,204.50
	1491	10/2/01	Builders Choice	r & maintenance bldg	$ 481.90
		10/2/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 13.08
	2354342	10/2/01	Agri Co-op	operating expenses	$ 68.38
	170	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 15.17
	7732167	10/2/01	U. S. filter	line maint	$ 71.70
	s42089	10/2/01	Dutton-Lainson Company	line maint	$ 1,173.90
	30744	10/2/01	Raines & Associates	chemicals	$ 42.50
		10/2/01	Everett Hunter	meals-motel-mileage	$ 450.19
17536		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,705.44
17537		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 79.22
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,377.13
	76603	10/2/01	State NE HHS Labs	water testing	$ 82.00
		10/2/01	League of Ne. Municipalities	workshop---training	$ 40.00
		10/2/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 7.00
	692009	10/2/01	Ward Laboratories	water testing	$ 60.00
	11652	10/2/01	Tagge Engineering	phase II water project	$ 947.00
	11670-11650	10/2/01	Tagge Engineering	engineering services	$ 4,000.00
					$ 11,819.11
			GOLF
	651	10/2/01	Builders Choice	r & maintenance bldg	$ 57.72
	103528	10/2/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & maintenance	$ 8.37
		10/2/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 30.97
	2365904	10/2/01	Agri Co-op	fuel-operating expense	$ 423.29
	5340	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 388.89
17536		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,794.20
17537		9/27/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 31.60
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 951.33
	420682	10/2/01	Big Bear Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 140.46
		10/1/01	Arrow Seed Company	grounds maint	$ 425.00
					$ 4,251.83
			TRAILER COURT
		10/2/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 116.45
	2356984	10/2/01	Agri Co-op	operating expenses	$ 46.16
	40	10/2/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 150.76
		10/2/01	Don & Judy Kruse	maintenance	$ 500.00
		10/2/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 664.89
					$ 1,478.26
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		10/2/01	City Utilities	eddy deposit applied	$ 100.00
		10/2/01	City Utilities	scalph deposit applied	$ 100.00
		10/2/01	City Utilities	broberg deposit applied	$ 100.00
		10/2/01	City Utilities	mass deposit applied	$ 100.00
		10/2/01	City Utilities	hale deposit applied	$ 100.00
		10/2/01	City Utilities	bradshaw deposit applied	$ 100.00
		10/2/01	City Utilities	papadapols dep applied	$ 100.00
		10/2/01	City Utilities	shipp deposit applied	$ 100.00
					$ 800.00

A one day liquor license request from Fisherman’s Corner for use at the Johnson Community Center on December 1, 2001 for an anniversary dance was presented to the Mayor and Council for action. Clerk reported that there were no written no oral objections for or against said license request. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve said license request. Motion Carried.

Backes property clean-up discussion included the following topics; report from Administrator upon how clean up is going along good by not very fast, not very much more to clean up, request heard to leave bomb shelter as is, question upon leaving cement intact for future use, question upon what trees should be removed and which trees should be left standing. It was decided by Council to give the clean up crew on more week to complete work. Motion by Calkins seconded by Lakin to table discussion on Backes property till next meeting and wait for report upon clean up. Motion Carried.

Completed and unfinished business discussion included; no news to report on hog confinement court proceedings, report given on meeting with USDA and Tagge on submission of grant application, possible borrowed money from different areas and interest rates, put street projects on unfinished business list instead of South Street project and discussion on areas in community where streets need worked on.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor asked for any other topics of discussion. Topics brought up and discussed included; need to have all streets gone over with street sweeper, locker plant lease terms question, children playing sign discussion, flag flying questions, suggested dates for flying flags looked at, possible installation of flag pole in front of City Office, cost of flag poles need looked into, report on open house at Twin Valleys building, report upon progress of sign at Johnson Community Center and discussion upon presented AR report.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of October 2, 2001. Motion Carried.

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Mayor

ATTEST;

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City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 18, 2001

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 September, 2001 at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Lakin and Waggoner. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Gill Fry, Darold Tagge, Danna Preston, Jay Fallick, Everett Hunter, Neil Molzahn, Ann Brown and Alma High School Students.

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 September 18, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the corrected minutes of the September 4, 2001 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor for discussion upon the presented claims and invoices. Topics discussed included; dental insurance bill payment, $68.00 insurance claim for dental to be turned over to company, AllTell phone bills discussion, gas transmission bill questions and reimbursement to pool for concessions discussion.

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

Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		9/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 946.72
		9/18/01	Compuade	pc assistance	$ 35.00
		9/18/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 36.78
	355-730:6	9/18/01	Kearney Hub	subscription	$ 53.50
		9/18/01	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 35.88
		9/18/01	SSC Fall NEDA Conference	registration	$ 70.00
31215		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,652.94
31216		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
	188-0111	9/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 241.21
	125754	9/18/01	Bee Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 31.00
	2044	9/18/01	Michael Huggins	compilations services	$ 1,000.00
		9/18/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 145.55
	27185	9/18/01	Rembolt Ludtke--Attorneys	legals	$ 150.00
	10562823	9/18/01	AllTell	bill cell phone	$ 38.48
	144959	9/18/01	Francontyp-Postalia, Inc.	postage reset	$ 15.50
		9/18/01	Hogelands Market	operating supplies	$ 4.03
		9/18/01	Harlan County Clerk	recording---filing fees	$ 29.00
		9/18/01	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legals	$ 711.00
		18-Sep	The Flagship Co.	consulting services	$ 250.00
					$ 6,507.31
			STREET
		9/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 379.72
31215		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,245.21
31216		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 39.96
	901513	9/18/01	Murphy Tractor & Equipment	equipment r & m	$ 144.99
		9/18/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 34.58
		9/18/01	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legals	$ 150.00
	70428	9/18/01	Farmland TBO Non-Stock	equipment r & m	$ 204.94
		09/18//01	Everett Hunter	meals---meeting	$ 20.50
					$ 2,219.90
			LIBRARY
		9/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 361.45
		9/18/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 3.26
		9/18/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 34.58
31211		9/5/01	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 24.61
31210		9/5/01	Ingram	books	$ 451.56
31209		9/5/01	J O Y Book Nook	books	$ 112.38
31208		9/5/01	Verizon	telephone	$ 14.41
31207		9/5/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 138.07
31206		9/5/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 52.50
					$ 828.11
			SWIMMING POOL
		9/18/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 83.45
		9/18/01	Class Pool & spa	chemicals	$ 25.95
	2864057	9/18/01	Pepsi-Cola	concessions	$ 86.50
		9/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 49.58
					$ 245.48
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
		9/18/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 4.36
		9/18/01	Apria Healthcare	chemicals--gas	$ 76.50
	803202	9/18/01	LINWELD	chemicals--gas	$ 17.99
	10235352	9/18/01	AllTell	cell phone	$ 24.06
	188-0111	9/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 37.09
					$ 160.00
			SHOP
		9/18/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 2.14
	102182-2	9/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 53.98
					$ 56.12
			PARK
31215		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
		9/18/01	E.R. Smolik	grounds maint	$ 15.00
					$ 659.18
			RECREATIONS
31213		9/4/01	Minden Optimist Club	donation	$ 800.00
					$ 800.00
			AIRPORT
	47260	9/1/01	Twin Valleys P.P.D.	electric usage charge	$ 10.00
					$ 10.00
			GAS
	10218330	9/18/01	AllTell	cell phone	$ 26.29
		9/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 873.16
17512		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,439.79
17513		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 113.32
		9/18/01	United State Life	dental insurance	$ 85.55
	98011670	9/18/01	Leininger Law Office	legals	$ 212.50
		9/18/01	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 12.00
	803200-00	9/18/01	LINWELD	chemicals--gas	$ 16.75
		9/18/01	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legals	$ 60.00
	5086160	9/18/01	Aramark Services	unifroms	$ 244.26
		9/18/01	Kinder Morgan Gas	Transmission---gas	$ 11,406.79
		9/18/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 989.93
					$ 16,480.34
			WATER
	69000	9/18/01	Twin Valleys P.P.D.	electric usage charge	$ 702.24
		9/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 801.38
		9/18/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 918.54
17512		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,743.59
17513		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 80.98
		9/18/01	United State Life	dental insurance	$ 68.68
		9/18/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 35.81
		9/18/01	Duncan Jelkin Walker	legals	$ 144.00
	170292-IN	9/18/01	Municipal Supply---Nebraska	line maint	$ 230.76
	10332	9/18/01	Denzel R. Busick	legals	$ 475.00
					$ 5,200.98
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
		9/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 484.50
		9/18/01	State Nebr Dept revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 329.80
17512		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 891.57
17513		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 41.41
		9/18/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 50.97
	188-0111	9/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 6.13
					$ 1,804.38
			GOLF
	11357	9/18/01	Valley Plumbing Hearting	building r & m	$ 35.72
	010165-2	9/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 67.43
	32913	9/18/01	T & F Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 330.33
		9/18/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 535.86
		9/18/01	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city taxes	$ 705.83
	0-6494-55	9/18/01	Arrow Seed Company	grounds maint	$ 397.50
17512		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,010.56
17513		9/13/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 31.60
		9/18/01	Bill Malm	overpayment membership	$ 100.00
		9/18/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 50.97
		9/18/01	A-l Appliance	grounds maint	$ 173.54
	1670203	9/18/01	Graham Tire	equipment r & m	$ 68.29
					$ 4,507.63
			TRAILER COURT
	11	9/18/01	Classic Cable	cable t.v.	$ 36.80
		9/18/01	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	lodging tax	$ 142.36
	.	9/18/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 6.96
	071996-2	9/18/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 57.73
					$ 243.85
			PAYROLL
PR 1030		9/13/01	American Funds	pension	$ 852.53
		9/18/01	Blue Cross & Blue Shield	employee insurance	$ 5,497.40
		9/18/01	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	balance due	$ 772.60
					$ 7,122.53

Treasurer’s report was presented to Mayor and Council. Topics discussed included; new line items for golf course bar account figures, reporting of FDIC coverage and custodial securities pledged . It was decided not to pay any warrants at this time.

The time being 7:40 p.m. September 18, 2001 the Mayor opened the hearing on the 2001-2002 fiscal budget and all budget paperwork figures prepared by CPA Michael Huggins.

Darold Tagge, Jay Fallick, Dana Peterson, presented and went over the preliminary engineering report for the water distribution system improvements—Phase II project to the Mayor and Council for their review. Topics discussed concerning report included; existing facilities, alternatives, proposed facilities, cost estimates, annual operation budget, conclusions, recommendation and implementation schedules. Tagge representatives asked for directions on how to proceed from the Mayor and Council concerning to project. It was decided by council to have them proceed by looking into all area of grants that would apply to the water project.

Nebraska Rural Water Association representative Gill Fry visited with the Mayor and Council about his report upon water rate study for the City of Alma. Topics discussed included; 2 year use of figures used in study, need of water rate change, suggested not to use the 3000 gallon formula used now, explanation upon state wide average figures of $9.17 per month and $1.06 per 1000 gallons, possible step rate suggested, need to look into all charges for services (water-sewer-trash) and decision to have all look over all presented material and decide what to do on the rate question at the November 6^th regular meeting with October 16^th set as information meeting.

City Attorney Walker presented a resolution pertaining to employee Medical Reimbursement proposal to Mayor and Council for action. Resolution to establish a medical plan for employees, with City being administrator to plan and opportunity to all eligible employees to participate in. City Attorney explained that benefits to plan would be non taxable. Motion by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to pass resolution pertaining to medical reimbursement proposal. Motion Carried.

A resolution was presented to the Mayor and Council changing the compensation to the City attorney to be consistent with rate set by Harlan County court for Court appointed legal fees as adjusted from time to time. Also compensation for mileage and expenses be consistent with standard set by Harlan County court. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to approve resolution setting compensation to City Attorney to be consistent with Harlan County Court standard. Motion Carried.

City Attorney presented a resolution authorizing him to sign stock certificates and all other documents for sale of City’s First State Bank Corporation stocks. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve resolution giving City attorney authority to sign all documents referring to sale of stock. Motion Carried.

Discussion upon trash service rates included; rates that are in effect at this time, suggested raise of rate by $.50, use of base figures, use of fee per toter and need to look at prices at future time for possible adjustments. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to raise the rate for trash service up by $.50 per container. Motion Carried

A request from Twin Valleys Public Power to close off part of south street by office on October 3^rd, 2001 for an open house was presented for action. Motion made by Lakin to allow closing of part of south street fro open house, seconded by Fleischmann. Motion Carried. It was also decided to inform all about the street closure.

Unfinished business discussion included; now news to report on hog confinement legalities, no news on water project, no discussion on south street project, possible use of City employees to do street projects, pool inspection people have been contacted but no time given for inspection work.

Motion made by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to close the hearing on the fiscal 2001—2002 budget, to accept budget as prepared by CPA Huggins and to approve additional 1% increase in restricted funds as presented in the budget forms. All members voted yes to Motion. Motion carried.

There being no other agenda business for discussion the following topics were brought up; set up of a Special Meeting October 23^rd for Council Structural matters, Lincoln street clean up report, need of AR report at meetings, completed list of cars needed, camper parking problem, clean up at Johnson Center guidelines, cat problem report, sign at Johnson Center status, report upon base for sign costs, where to place sign questions, possible landscape around sign, status report of clean up at boat dock needed, contact concerned people about report on boat dock, tree removal project, add in paper suggested on tree removal, need to put start date on unfinished business items, gas meter at border station report and how beng taken care of.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the meeting of September 18, 2001. Motion carried.

_________________________________

Mayor

ATTEST:

_________________________________

City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2001

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 September, 200l at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins and Waggoner. Also in attendance; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, superintendent, Rhonda Hogeland, Neil Molzahn, Ann Brown, Russ Pfeil and Michael Huggins,

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publications, 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 September 4^th, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the August 21, 2001 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to discussion upon the presented claims and invoices. Clerk reported that there was a correction made on claims listing. Warrants payment amount was listed in Trailer Court and should have been listed in the water department.

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.

Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	650	9/4/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 25.67
		9/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 543.08
		9/4/01	Zella Zulauf Furniture	building r & m	$ 112.43
		9/4/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 5.80
	2973086	9/4/01	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 69.80
		9/4/01	Culligan Water Conditioning	office supplies	$ 13.25
	124986	9/4/01	Bee Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 196.87
31172		8/22/01	Happy Hookin Towing	vehicle towing	$ 100.00
31174		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,652.92
31175		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
		9/4/01	State Nebr Dept Revenue	waste & recycle fee	$ 25.07
		9/4/01	Alma Chamber Commerce	community publicity	$ 1,500.00
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 556.27
		9/4/01	Hanna Variety	office supplies	$ 25.91
	2331204	9/4/01	Agri Co-op	operating expenses	$ 10.50
		9/4/01	Nebraska Cooperative Gov	operating expenses	$ 29.00
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	compensation audit	$ 13.00
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	liability audit	$ 135.78
		9/4/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 16.58
		9/4/01	Office Petty Cash	postage stamps	$ 102.00
		9/4/01	Republican Valley Animal Center	animal control	$ 136.50
		9/4/01	Tripe Motor Company	bill--september car allowance	$ 250.00
					$ 6,581.15
			STREET
	31649	9/4/01	Farm Plan--McClymont Impl	r & m equipment	$ 54.76
	85031-3	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,660.19
	12596	9/4/01	Stewart Tree Service	stump removal	$ 35.00
31174		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,308.18
31175		8/3/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 39.96
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 2,009.92
		9/4/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--oil--chemicals	$ 248.54
	23114	9/4/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 112.56
	1403582	9/4/01	DPC Industries	chemicals	$ 121.19
					$ 5,590.30
			FIRE
	85485-5	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 346.02
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	vehicle insurance	$ 464.00
		9/4/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
	60	9/4/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 100.55
	3882	9/4/01	A-1 Appliance & TV	r & m equipment	$ 35.76
31173		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,331.07
		9/4/01	Hogeland Market	operating expenses	$ 3.09
	39442	9/4/01	Uniservice Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	liability audit	$ 30.66
					$ 1,399.06
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LIBRARY
31174		9/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,216.64
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 343.35
		9/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 36.00
	85001-6	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 337.64
	1310	9/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 40.30
					$ 2,973.93
			PARK
	85000-0	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 41.30
	3500	9/4/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 387.03
	4038	9/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 15.78
31174		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 411.45
	23085	9/4/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 109.66
					$ 1,609.40
			AUDITORIUM
	85107-2	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 32.73
		9/4/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
	300	9/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 56.40
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 451.43
		9/4/01	Hogelands Market	operating supplies	$ 3.00
	39441	9/4/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning	$ 21.92
					$ 677.98
			POOL
	84758-7	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 154.81
	3510	9/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 331.06
	3520	9/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 16.66
		9/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 24.00
31174		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,127.13
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 562.52
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	liability audit	$ 43.80
					$ 2,259.98
			SHOP
	85139-4	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 96.67
	10	9/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 112.24
	3557	9/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 54.37
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 349.78
		9/4/01	Hogelands Market	operating supplies	$ 6.45
		9/4/01	S & W Auto Parts	invoices payment	$ 356.59
					$ 976.10
			RECREATION
	85144-7	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 50.93
	3631	9/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 1.19
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 450.03
	2333077	9/4/01	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 6.28
					$ 508.43
			AIRPORT
		9/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 18.76
31173		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 431.83
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	liability audit	$ 56.94
					$ 507.53
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LANDFILL
		9/4/01	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 6,918.70
					$ 6,918.70
			POLICE
		9/4/01	Harlan County Treasurer	contract services	$ 3,061.83
					$ 3,061.83
			GAS
	85137-6	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 14.50
		9/4/01	U. S. Postal Service	postage---postage machine	$ 300.00
17492		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,458.87
17493		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 114.20
		9/4/01	Corrpro Companies, Inc.	line maint	$ 199.69
		9/4/01	American Meter Company	line maint	$ 168.92
17489		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,153.31
		9/4/01	M.T. Deason Company	line maint	$ 43.94
	2332849	9/4/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--oil	$ 39.04
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	liability audit	$ 100.74
					$ 4,593.21
			WATER
	84820-0	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 1,601.44
		9/4/01	U. S. Postal Service	postage---postage machine	$ 300.00
	170	9/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 15.17
17492		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,714.98
17493		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 79.66
17489		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 1,377.13
		9/4/01	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 599.99
		9/4/01	Hogelands Market	operating supplies	$ 14.00
	2335768	9/4/01	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 6.50
	23099	9/4/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 70.78
					$ 5,779.65
			SEWER
	526571	9/4/01	Farm Plan---McClymont Impl	fuel--oil	$ 37.01
	84957-6	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 478.66
		9/4/01	U. S. Postal Service	postage---postage machine	$ 300.00
		9/4/01	Nebraska D E Q	registration---application	$ 125.00
17492		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 876.00
17493		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 40.69
17489		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 572.94
	2328169	9/4/01	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 45.01
					$ 2,475.31
			GOLF
	527369	9/4/01	Farm Plan---McClymont Impl.	r & m equipment	$ 97.63
	84998-7	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 1,365.61
	5360	9/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 661.66
		9/4/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 6.00
17492		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,193.11
17493		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 31.60
17489		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 951.33
17490		8/30/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 181.98
		9/4/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 128.48
	2340322	9/4/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--operating	$ 411.30
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	liability audit	$ 39.42
	536	9/4/01	Builder's Choice Lumber	operating supplies	$ 19.80
					$ 6,087.92
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			TRAILER COURT
	85138-5	9/4/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 1,928.20
		9/4/01	Don & Judy Kruse	maintenance	$ 500.00
	40	9/4/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 186.53
		9/4/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 33.74
17489		8/22/01	Waggoner Insurance	city insurance	$ 664.89
		9/4/01	Agri Co-op	chemicals	$ 162.13
		9/4/01	Waggoner Insurance	liability audit	$ 30.66
	23105	9/4/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 86.35
					$ 3,592.50
			PAYROLL
pr 1028		8/30/01	American Funds	pension	$ 850.57
					$ 850.57
			WATER
17491		8/27/01	Harlan County Bank	warrant payment	$ 13,249.62
					$ 13,249.62

Treasurer’s report was presented and all were reminded about the October bond payment coming up. It was decided to hold off on the payment of any warrants until the end of the month to see what the financial statements showed.

A one day liquor license request from Pat Rankin (Paddington Station), for use at the Johnson Community Center October 6, 2001 for a wedding reception was presented for approval. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said license request. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve said liquor license request. Motion carried.

A one day liquor license request for Pheasants Forever Banquet October 27, 2001 at the City Auditorium was presented for approval. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said license request. Motion carried.

A letter from the Alma Golf Board requesting the approval of Eugene (Hoppy) McCue and Janna Tripe as new members of the Golf Board Membership was presented to the Mayor and Council for action. After discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve the new members of the Golf Board as requested. Motion carried.

City Attorney Walker informed the Mayor and council about some stock that was donated to the City by Clarence Waggoner many years ago and how the stock was valued at $1,178.00 and that the brokers were going to charge so much to keep the stock active. Since the stock had only gained $l78.00 over the years it was suggested by the Attorney to sell the stock before charges ate away at what has been gained. After discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to have the City Attorney sell the stock and to have the City Clerk apply the proceeds from sell to erection of a sign at the Johnson Community Center. Motion carried.

Craig Tripe, visited with the Mayor and Council about the little kids football league that he is involved with as a coach and how the league is tied into the Optimist Club. Mr. Tripe explained that to be in the league it costs $500.00 towards uniforms and insurance, and that he still owes $400.00 from last year and will owe $400.00 for this year and would like the City to consider helping with the costs. After discussion and looking at the recreation budget figures it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to pay the $800.00 owed if okayed by City Auditor. Upon roll call vote the following voted yes; Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin. Voting no was Fleischmann. Motion carried.

Since it wasn’t the scheduled time for Mr. Huggins to be at the meeting to present the review of final draft of budget the Mayor asked for any other discussion.

Topics brought up and discussed included; car nuisances, areas in town that need weeds mowed, cat problem nuisance, garage that needs to be moved discussion, hog confinement case update on briefs being submitted and time frame before any decision will be made, clean up at address on Lincoln street moving along slowly, burn date of September 16, 2001 reported, dog barking complaints, meter readers need to keep reporting on abandoned vehicles request, water project report given, engineering preliminary report scheduled for next meeting, contact with health insurance consultant report, community center sign progress report, park and pool sign report, auditorium door work to be done and request while working on door have contractors check on the other doors to make sure that they are in good working order.

Pool manager Rhonda Hogeland presented and discussed with the Mayor and Council her end of the year information and suggestions for next year pool operations. Topics brought up and discussed included; need to have someone inspect the whole pool system for possible repair work that is needed, suggest that the hot water heater needs replaced, baby pool circulation needs attention, stools in need of repair or replacement, daily attendance reports, skimmer cleaning problems, need of inspection of all valves to see if working properly, need to contact pool people to see what the costs of inspection would be, problems with someone getting into pool after hours and possible replacement of locks to pool area.

Michael Huggins presented final draft of budget figures and paperwork for review by the Mayor and Council. Paperwork presented included; Municipal levy limit form, Calculations of restricted funds form, Lid exceptions form, restricted funds authority form, estimated revenue summary worksheet and budgeted revenue summary worksheet for all to review. Topics discussed about the presented paperwork included; same tax request as last year, valuation figures up to 30,624,l53, total request of $l72,l63.04, interlocal agreement comments, highway allocation monies, bond payments, capitol improvements, need of water sewer rate analysis, large gas payment that was made, south street discussion, budget hearing set for September l8, 2001, Council Mayor Employee wage increases and recommendation from Huggins to leave budget as it it is and keep aware of how income figures pan out in upcoming fiscal year.

There being no other business to discuss it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to adjourn the meeting of September 4, 2001. Motion carried.

__________________________________________ ATTEST: __________________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 21, 2001

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 August 2001 at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Waggoner and Lakin. Also attending; Clerk, attorney, Administrator, Sharon Rentzel, Michael Huggins, Ann Brown, Neil Molzahn, Everett Hunter, Russ Pfeil and Gary Wheeler.

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 August 21, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the August 7, 2001 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices list. City Clerk explained that a bill listed in the water fund was taken out because ot was discovered that it was a quote and not a bill.

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.

Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		8/17/01	Bill Hogeland	mileage---meeting	$ 53.82
		8/17/01	Bill Hogeland	meals--mileage--motel	$ 223.89
	2963048	8/17/01	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 26.14
31151		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,652.93
31152		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
		8/7/01	MCI Worldcom	telephone bill	$ 29.40
31149		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 946.72
		8/21/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 579.00
	123850	8/21/01	Bee Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 161.88
		8/21/01	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--use--city---taxes	$ 20.13
					$ 4,754.63
			STREET
31151		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,200.19
31152		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.92
31149		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 379.72
	23514	8/13/01	Deines Manufacturing	r & m equipment	$ 33.09
	131202	8/21/01	BARCO Municipal Products	r & m equipment	$ 83.95
	12850083	8/21/01	McClymont Implement	equipment purchase	$ 2,879.00
	1976354	8/21/01	Electric Fixture & Supply	r & m equipment	$ 89.60
					$ 4,701.47
			LIBRARY
31082		8/7/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 65.63
31083		8/7/01	Ingram	books	$ 313.50
31084		8/7/01	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 75.00
31085		8/7/01	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 44.99
31086		8/7/01	Library Store, Inc.	supplies	$ 94.82
31087		8/7/01	Quill Corporation	supplies	$ 35.44
31088		8/7/01	Valley Plumbing Heating	r & m buildings	$ 75.80
31089		8/7/01	Citizens Communications	telephone bill	$ 132.53
31090		8/7/01	Verizon	telephone bill	$ 14.14
31149		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 361.45
		8/21/01	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--use--city---taxes	$ 4.07
					$ 1,217.37
			SHOP
		8/17/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 2.24
	5022380	8/21/01	Zee Medical Service	operating supplies	$ 97.45
	9283144	8/21/01	Citizens Communications	telephone bill	$ 63.17
					$ 162.86
			FIIRE
	516134	8/21/01	Bound Tree Parr. LLC	operating supplies	$ 81.46
	235352	8/21/01	AllTell	cell phone bill	$ 23.58
	4317	8/21/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
					$ 57.82
			RECREATION
		8/21/01	Whitmire's	r & m equipment	$ 37.50
					$ 37.50
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			POOL
31151		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,163.79
	ALM001	8/13/01	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	operating supplies	$ 569.38
	9282513	8/21/01	Citizens Communications	T elephone bill	$ 49.55
		8/21/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--city--use---taxes	$ 136.70
					$ 2,919.42
			AUDITORIUM
	391	8/21/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 21.92
					$ 21.92
			PARK
31151		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.17
					$ 644.17
			LANBDFILL
31151		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 659.51
					$ 659.51
			AIRPORT
	47260	8/21/01	Twin Valley Public Power	electric utilities	$ 10.00
					$ 10.00
			GAS
17468		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 113.32
17467		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,439.77
17466		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 873.16
	3954915	8/21/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 173.22
	218330	8/13/01	AllTell	cell phone bill	$ 26.29
	98011428	8/9/01	Leininger, Smith---Law Office	legal	$ 75.00
		8/21/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 258.00
		8/21/01	Kinder Morgan Gas Transmission	transmission	$ 8,141.06
		8/21/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--city--use---taxes	$ 1,517.69
					$ 13,617.51
			WATER
	75579	8/20/01	State NE HHS Laboratory	water testing	$ 396.00
	168766	8/20/01	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	line maint	$ 741.20
	69000	8/21/01	Twin Valley Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,032.64
17468		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 80.10
17467		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,724.54
17466		8/10/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 734.90
	131074	8/15/01	BARCO Municipal Products	r & m equipment	$ 308.30
		8/15/01	Nebraska Rural Water Association	membership dues	$ 125.00
		8/21/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 50.94
		8/21/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 120.00
		8/21/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--city--use---taxes	$ 508.13
					$ 5,821.75
			TRAILER COURT
		8/8/01	Classic Cable	cable tv service	$ 36.81
	9283102	8/8/01	Citizens Communications	telephone bill	$ 48.63
		8/21/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--city--use---taxes	$ 157.22
					$ 242.66
			PAYROLL
PR1027		8/16/01	American Funds	pension	$ 836.91
					$ 836.91
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
		8/21/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 204.00
		8/21/01	B. H. Hesemann Shop	r & m equipment	$ 33.75
17468		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 38.52
17467		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 829.34
17466		8/10/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 484.50
		8/16/01	Neil Molzahn	insurance deductable	$ 250.00
		8/21/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--city--use---taxes	$ 297.41
					$ 2,137.52
			GOLF
	3214864	8/21/01	Midwest Turf & Irrigation	r & m equipment	$ 129.86
17466		8/10/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 535.86
17467		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,361.47
17468		8/16/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 31.60
	9282341	8/21/01	Citizens Communications	telephone bill	$ 66.41
	688802	8/21/01	United Horticultural Supply	chemicals	$ 349.00
	415098	8/21/01	Big Bear Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 81.31
		8/21/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales--city--use---taxes	$ 709.94
					$ 4,265.45
			PAYROLL
		8/21/01	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	state withholding	$ 1,606.70
					$ 1,606.70

City insurance coverage package and cost was presented to Mayor and Council. Council member Waggoner explained the conflict of interest form that he had signed and then discussed the changes in the insurance cost being because of auto, vehicles and property changes. Informed all that the cost had went increased about 9% compared to some area towns that went up 20%. Other topics discussed concerning City insurance was possible review of policy by outside agency, possible bid of insurance coverage needed. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to accept the presented policy from Waggoner Insurance . Upon roll call vote the following members voted yes; Lakin, Calkins, Fleischmann. Waggoner abstained from vote. Motion carried.

Also pertaining to insurance coverage the City Administrator explained to the Mayor and council how the employees would like to drop the dental-vision insurance and go with true reimbursement accountable plan, with left over funds to be applied to employees health insurance costs. It was decided to have a written plan made to satisfy taxation issues and to have accountant Huggins help set up the plan.

CPA Michael Huggins presented completed budget worksheets wish lists to Mayor and Council for review and corrections. Topics discussed included; major capitol outlay projects, possible use of grant money, increase possible in cost of trash service, hours worked at landfill budget discussion, electrical problems at Trailer Court, possible raise of rates at Trailer Court, golf course equipment, need of work on pond, report that valuation went of the 30 mil mark for the first time, figures needed on sign at park and pool , figures need for all street work projects and a report that the budget draft will be presented at the next regular meeting for final go over.

Auditorium and Johnson Center cleaning concerns were discussed and decided to draw up a new policy concerning all areas of cleaning procedures and to present to caretaker for comments and possible need to re-bid cleaning position.

Gary Wheeler visited with the Mayor and Council about his concerns with ditch and culvert work on seventh street in front of his storage units. Topics discussed included; temporary use of a culvert, size of culvert needed, drainage area, utility line locations and comments needed from County pertaining to culvert questions.

The time being 9:10 p.m. August 21, 2001 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to go into executive session for discussion upon personnel matters. Motion carried.

The time being 9:20 p.m. August 21, 2001, it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion carried.

Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to hire Jennifer Marsh as bar help at country club with 90 day probation period. Motion carried.

There being no other agenda business for discussion the following topics were brought up and discussed; need to put more information out on parking ordinances, need to enforce parking ordinances, possible use of more signs to inform public on parking, possible widening of some areas to help parking problem areas, possible use of advertising sign on highway for downtown business locations, need to look into costs and proposal for sign installation, more legal work on hog litigation coming up, progress on nuisance cases discussed, legal fees to be what court appointed fee is stated at, animal control problems concerns expressed, junk moving concerns, sign at Johnson Center comments, need of car list from meter readers, bill for towing of vehicles approved, Planning Commission books need of update extra hours okayed, comments expressed on water project, wellness center meetings, rest room door replacement at Auditorium, Farm Bureau parking stalls painting and progress of DSL installation all heard.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of August 21, 2001. Motion carried.

.

___________________________________________

Mayor

ATTEST:

___________________________________________

City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 7, 2001

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 August 2001 at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin. Absent was Fleischmann. Also in attendance were; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ralph Journey, Everett Hunter, Judy Kruse, Rhonda Hogeland, Gary Shaffer, Sue Roberts, Keith Roberts, Ann Brown, Jerry Dietz, Neil Molzahn 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 meeting of August 7, 2001 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the July 17, 2001 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor opened the floor to discussion upon the presented claims and invoices. Discussion upon the presented claims included; training expenses, registration expenses, bill for photos taken, park trees bill, swim suits and phone bills from Citizens Communications.

Moved by Lakin 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: AUGUST 7, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	650	8/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 25.67
	1170	8/1/01	Compuade	technical assistance	$ 160.00
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 134.86
	122952	7/19/01	Bee Office Solutions	operating supplies	$ 78.96
		8/1/01	Nebraska Coop Government	internet service	$ 29.00
	512	0/27/01	Culligan Water	supplies office	$ 13.25
		7/27/01	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 62.65
		7/27/01	Nebraska Crime Commission	registration---training	$ 25.00
		7/27/01	Nebraska Rural Institute	registration---training	$ 200.00
		7/27/01	H & S Enterprize	office expense	$ 67.84
31078		8/1/01	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city--tax	$ 51.90
		7/20/01	Oxford Standard	subscription	$ 18.50
31076		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
31075		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,652.93
31074		0718/01	Hal Haeker	admin expense	$ 1,000.00
		8/1/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 8.57
	2943880	8/1/01	Eakes Office Plus	operating supplies	$ 780.98
		8/1/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 343.90
	2009	7/31/01	Michael Huggins	budget work	$ 500.00
		8/3/01	Bill Hogeland	lodging meals mileage	$ 280.25
		8/3/01	Short Stop	car allowance---fuel	$ 250.00
		8/3/01	Staples	operating supplies	$ 107.97
	1322	8/6/01	Rep Valley Animal Center	animal care	$ 126.00
		8/1/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 16.91
31080		8/2/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,652.93
31081		8/2/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
	2943880	8/3/01	Eakes Office Plus	operating supplies	$ 8.49
	111	8/1/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 417.50
		8/6/01	Creative Images	office expense	$ 300.50
	562823	8/6/01	AllTell	cell phone & service	$ 288.28
					$ 10,724.28
			STREET
	2320107	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies--chemicals-r & m	$ 640.90
		8/1/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 2.39
		7/31/01	Shaffer Construction	curb gutter sidewalk work	$ 1,574.00
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 1,660.19
	23289	7/27/01	Deines Manufacturing	r & m equipment	$ 108.06
		7/23/01	BARCO Municipal Products	signs	$ 215.82
31076		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.92
31075		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,221.18
	526781	8/1/01	McClymont Impl.	r & m equipment	$ 188.57
	32408	8/6/01	T & F	sand--stock pile	$ 839.39
	10029	8/6/01	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment	$ 27.72
	70428	8/6/01	TBO Non Stock	r & m equipment	$ 169.94
	11496	8/6/01	Tagge Engineering	engineering services	$ 270.34
	27780	8/6/01	K Lawn	chemicals	$ 15.00
					$ 6,328.52
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 7, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			STREET---CONTINUE
31080		8/2/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,993.84
31081		8/2/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 39.29
	22304	8/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 67.88
	424535	8/1/01	S & W Auto	r & m equipment	$ 43.10
					$ 2,144.11
			FIRE
	60	8/1/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 86.56
	4293	8/1/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 21.84
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	Electric utilities	$ 319.90
	98142	8/1/01	Colonial Research	supplies	$ 488.50
	28684	8/1/01	Uniservice Inc,	cleaning supplies	$ 34.24
		8/1/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
	1225283	8/1/01	Harlan County Health	services	$ 120.20
	9011	8/1/01	Citizens communication	telephone service	$ 472.65
31078		8/1/01	State Department of Revenue	sales--city--city--taxes	$ 10.18
	513587	8/1/01	Bound Tree Parr	supplies	$ 70.56
	752508	8/1/01	K Lawn	chemicals	$ 55.25
		8/1/01	Milwaukee Life	insurance	$ 952.12
	803202	8/6/01	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 17.99
	22470	8/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 64.78
	Xa992	8/1/01	Apria Healthcare	operating expense	$ 51.00
	154059	7/27/01	Central Community College	registration	$ 25.00
					$ 2,903.27
			SHOP
	10	8/1/01	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 89.34
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 98.67
		7/27/01	Hogeland Market	operating expense	$ 41.66
	62083	7/23/01	Phillipsburg Homestore	shop stores	$ 29.95
	3144	8/1/01	Citizens communication	telephone service	$ 56.00
	737515	8/1/01	Dultmeier Sales	tools	$ 141.07
	423697	8/1/01	S & W Auto	operating expense	$ 1.14
	1969753	8/1/01	Electric Fixture & Supply	operating expense	$ 33.75
					$ 491.58
			PARK
	2295721	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	grounds maint	$ 11.47
	1300	8/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 455.05
	4251	8/1/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expense	$ 8.18
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 41.39
		8/1/01	Springbrook	grounds maint	$ 720.30
31075		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
	22698	8/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 94.86
	424524	8/1/01	S & W Auto	r & m equipment	$ 37.50
					$ 2,012.93
			LIBRARY
	1310	8/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 42.05
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 303.39
		8/1/01	Electric Fixture & Supply	grounds maint	$ 83.36
31078		8/1/01	State Department of Revenue	sales--city--city--taxes	$ 3.86
31075		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,875.42
					$ 2,308.08
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			POOL
	3510	8/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 640.97
		8/1/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 66.56
		7/31/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 5.38
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 555.13
		7/24/01	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 71.10
		7/24/01	The Pepsi Bottling Group	concessions	$ 69.20
		8/1/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 45.11
31078		8/1/01	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 323.55
31077		7/19/01	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 927.67
31075		7/19/01	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 1,770.77
		7/18/01	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 4.69
31080		8/2/01	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,278.57
		7/18/01	Poco Loco Swim Shop	operating supplies---suits	$ 608.00
	2308109	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	building maint	$ 20.27
					$ 7,386.97
			AUDITORIUM
	300	8/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 56.41
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 25.92
	28683	8/1/01	Uniservice, Inc.	cleaning supplies	$ 21.92
		8/1/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
31078		8/1/01	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 5.78
					$ 222.53
			RECREATION
	2303232	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 14.27
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 249.65
		8/1/01	Aaron Olson	summer recreation--boys	$ 1,500.00
		8/1/01	Tammy Wells	summer recreation--girls	$ 1,500.00
					$ 3,263.92
			AIPPORT
		7/19/01	Allen Pohlenz	grounds maintenance	$ 297.25
31079		7/16/01	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric utilities	$ 10.00
					$ 307.25
			POLICE
		8/1/01	Harlan County Treasurer	police service	$ 3,061.83
					$ 3,061.83
			LANDFILL
		8/1/01	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 7,123.63
					$ 7,123.63
			TRAILER COURT
		8/6/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 25.97
	22402	8/1/01	Alma Short Stop	operating supplies	$ 56.44
	30	8/1/01	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 288.79
		8/1/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 50.37
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 1,666.28
	1967695	8/1/01	Electric Fixture & Supply	grounds maintenance	$ 102.80
	3102	8/1/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 47.95
		8/1/01	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 171.08
		8/1/01	Don & Judy Kruse	maintenance	$ 500.00
			PAYROLL		$ 2,909.68
PR 1025		8/2/01	American Funds	pension	$ 863.06
PR 1024		7/19/01	American Funds	pension	$ 842.84
		8/1/01	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 5,497.40
					$ 7,203.30
Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 7, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
		8/6/01	Great Plains One Call	line locates	$ 9.00
	803200	8/1/01	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 16.75
17431		8/2/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,458.86
17432		8/2/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 114.21
	2299734	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 77.69
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 14.50
		8/1/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 331.18
		8/1/01	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 1,572.36
	172896	7/23/01	Heath Consultants	operating supplies	$ 167.78
17427		7/19/01	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 114.21
17426		7/19/01	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,458.86
17423		7/18/01	Dave Fleischmann	admin expense	$ 800.00
17422		7/18/01	Greg Lakin	admin expense	$ 800.00
	526571	8/1/01	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 37.01
		8/1/01	Sinclair Oil--Bosselman #35	fuel	$ 61.30
	20101	8/1/01	Washington Pipeline Letter	renwal subscription	$ 318.00
	79735	8/1/01	Dresser Piping Specialties	line maint	$ 248.46
					$ 9,600.17
			WATER
	30637	8/1/01	Raines & Associates	line maint	$ 356.80
17431		8/2/01	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 1,910.62
17432		8/2/01	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 88.74
	22676	8/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 15.84
		8/1/01	Hogeland market	operating supplies	$ 8.84
	3750	8/1/01	Hall Electric & refrigeration	r & m equipment	$ 118.12
	167394	8/1/01	Municipal Supply--Nebraska	line maint	$ 525.68
		8/1/01	Sinclair Oil--Bosselman #35	fuel	$ 120.35
	2300880	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	tools--operating expense	$ 60.36
	170	8/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 15.72
		8/1/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 1.87
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 1,349.40
17428		8/1/01	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 363.69
17429		8/1/01	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric utilities	$ 273.85
	74508	8/1/01	State of Nebraska HHS Labs	line maint	$ 30.00
	2450	8/1/01	Haberer's Nuts & Bolts	operating supplies	$ 139.95
	347028	8/1/01	Dutton--Lainson	tools--operating expense	$ 48.95
17427		7/19/01	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 80.54
17426		7/19/01	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 1,734.08
		7/18/01	Paul Waggoner	admin expense	$ 800.00
	424290	8/1/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 26.32
					$ 8,069.72
			GOLF
		8/1/01	Hanna Variety	operating expense	$ 41.46
17431		8/2/01	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,529.40
17432		8/2/01	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 31.60
	2304619	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 361.17
	5340	8/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t---utilities	$ 642.25
		8/1/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 13.29
	11305	8/1/01	Valley Plumbing	building maint	$ 40.00
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 1,424.28
	688354	8/1/01	Unites Horticultural Supply	grounds maintenance	$ 57.00
		8/1/01	Citizens Communications	telephone service	$ 59.48
					$ 5,199.93
			GOLF CONTINUTED
17428		8/1/01	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 713.04
17427		7/19/01	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 31.60
17426		7/19/01	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,301.76
		8/1/01	Community Bank	payment	$ 5,636.65
	1818	8/1/01	Builders Choice	operating expense	$ 7.50
	424417	8/1/01	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 7.69
					$ 8,698.24
			SEWER
17431		8/2/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 829.34
		8/2/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 38.52
	2297318	8/1/01	Agri Co-op	chemicals--supplies	$ 253.53
		8/1/01	N.P.P.D.	electric utilities	$ 471.51
		8/1/01	State Department revenue	sales-use-city--taxes	$ 285.64
	1055	8/1/01	Dakota Pump	r & m equipment	$ 164.20
17427		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 39.97
17426		7/19/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 860.45
		7/18/01	Rick Calkins	admin expense	$ 800.00
					$ 3,743.16
			WATER
17430		7/26/01	Harlan County Bank	warrant payment	$ 6,606.34
		7/27/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 3.86
		7/27/01	Municipal Supply--Nebraska	line maint	$ 87.68
		7/30/01	BARCO Supply	line maint	$ 115.91
		7/30/01	Denzel R. Busick	legal--hog confinement	$ 385.00
					$ 7,198.79

Treasurer’s report was presented and the following items pertaining to the report were discussed; reminder of big bond payment coming up in October and discussion upon warrant principal and interest payments. It was decided by the Council to go ahead and pay warrant number 74 principal and interest.

Class “C” liquor license request for, (Depot restaurant & Lounge, Dugout Bar and Grill, Husker Hut, Fisherman’s Corner and Alma Golf course), were presented to the council for action. After discussion and report that there were no written not oral objections for or against said renewals it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve said Class “C” liquor license requests. Motion Carried.

Judy Kruse gave a report on the upcoming Country Music Festival and asked for permission from the Council to put a sign in the park concerning the festival and also visited about the status of parking and rest room availability. Council agreed that there were no problems with way Festival was run last year and gave permission to go with running the Festival in the same manner this year.

Discussion upon opinion of cost for West Main Street Curb and Gutter Extension included; drainage problem area, extension into gutter area, cement replacement, estimated cost figures, contract work or City employee work on project, possible next year budget expense, need of actual bids on whole project, need of State approval on right of way work, repair of entrance to City Park, alley work on church street, storm drain work, need to get all facts and figures together. It was suggested to put subject on next meeting agenda and to table subject till then. All agreed.

Keith and Sue Roberts discussed the request of renewal of skating lease at auditorium for upcoming skating season . Topics discussed concerning lease included; change of dates of operation to October 6, 2001 to March 30, 2002, cleaning before and after use of auditorium, policy procedures, rent of building figures, need of clear instruction of cleaning auditorium, changes in typing in lease agreement. Motion by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to go with new lease and discussed. Motion Carried.

City Attorney Walker presented a resolution pertaining to a house and garage that were originally erected partially on City property and that they did not comply with Alma’s Zoning Ordinances. A request from property owners to permit structures to remain in there current locations. The resolution allows property owners current or future to keep the structures at the present location until owner decides to remove them, then the new erection would have to comply with the Alma Zoning Ordinances. Motion by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve presented resolution and to the Mayor sign the resolution. Motion Carried.

A request to add Kristi Coe to the list of bar help for golf course was presented to the council. Moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to add Kristi Coe name to the list of bar help employees at the golf course. Motion Carried.

Council Member Calkins introduced Ordinance Number 08-071-1 entitled as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 08-071-1

AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALL OF THE NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK ELEVEN OF THE

ORIGINAL TOWN OF ALMA, NEBRASKA AND ORDERING PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE

IN PAMPHLET FORM;

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, Lakin Calkins.

The Following votes No: None.

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

This ordinance was then read by title and thereafter Council Member Lakin moved for final passage of this ordinance and said motion was seconded by Council Member Waggoner. The Mayor then stated the question, “Shall Ordinance Number 08-071-1 be passed and adopted?’” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted Yes: Calkins, Waggoner, 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 dame and affixed his signature thereto and ordered the ordinance to be published in pamphlet form as provided as provided herein. True and complete copies of this ordinance are attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

ORDINANCE NO. 08-071-1

AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALL OF THE NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK ELEVEN OF THE

ORIGINAL TOWN OF ALMA, NEBRASKA AND ORDERING PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE

IN PAMPHLET FOR;

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

Section l. The alley running North and South between lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, which was originally platted as a part of Block 11, Original Town of Alma, was never constructed nor has there been any use of the platted area as an alley or street, no residence or other buildings depend upon the platted alley and it is the opinion of the City Council that this North-South alley in Block Eleven of the Original Town of alma, does not serve any useful purpose.

Section 2. therefore, this alley as described in this ordinance is hereby declared vacated and one-half of each side of this alley shall revert to the owners of the abutting real estate.

Section 3. This ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form and take effect as provided by law.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 7^th day of August, 200l.

APPROVED;

________________________________

Hal Haeker, Mayor

ATTEST;

________________________________

City Clerk.

(SEAL)

A one day liquor license request from Fisherman’s Corner for a wedding reception at the Johnson Center, September 15, 2001 was presented to the Council for action. There being no written nor oral objections to said request it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve said one day request. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker brought up and discussed the need of Council approval on DSL (broad band internet access) installation into the City of Alma. Discussion included; heavy users of internet, no cost to City, sign up procedures and capabilities of said proposal. Motion to allow DSL to bring broad band internet access to Alma made by Waggoner seconded by Lakin. Motion Carried.

The time being 8:31 p.m. August 7, 2001 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to go into executive session for personnel issue discussions. Motion Carried.

The time being 8:47 p.m. August 7, 2001 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Other topics of discussion concerning pool issues included; closing dates schedule, concerns on number of available life guards, Labor day suggested as closing date weather permitting and getting information out to public on closing dates.

Discussion upon dental/vision insurance coverage included; raise of premium expected, possible self insuring of employees, how to handle proposed insuring, legal issues concerns, need of guidelines, budget concerns and need of more facts and figures to be presented at the next regular meeting for discussion.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up and discussed; hearing date on hog litigation, set up burn date early September on nuisance areas, need to keep up on vehicle problems, capitol outlay on skid loader possible in September, next year budget item on sprinkler system for park, phase II water project new cost proposals, camp ground extension and improvements, wellness committee meetings, request to have a blocked off block party given, budget discussion upon help for legion baseball program, possible use of billboards as advertisement at ball diamonds, request from employees for consideration on health insurance costs, wage review needed and budget work needed upon possible consideration.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to adjourn the meeting of august 7, 2001. Motion Carried.

____________________________________

Mayor Haeker

ATTEST:

____________________________________

City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 17, 2001

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 July, 200l at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Lakin, Waggoner. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Michael Huggins, Gary Christensen, Neil Molzahn, Everett Hunter, Jake Couch, Mark Mercer, Bill Malm, Dave Schrader, Russ Pfeil, Ann Brown and Sharon Rentzel.

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 July 17, 200l to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin, Haeker.

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 July 3^rd, 2001 regular meeting be approved and written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices. Discussion included; change in amount of telephone bill General account because of typo, Kinder Morgan gas transmission bill explained, refund of partial golf membership explained and discussion upon monthly gas transportation charges.

Moved by Lakin 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.

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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	786235	7/16/01	MCI Worldcom	telephone	$ 98.59
	36679	7/16/01	Perry Lumber	r & m building	$ 41.66
		7/16/01	Nebraska Power Assn.	registration conference	$ 95.00
	582823	7/16/01	AllTell	cell phone--bill	$ 36.91
		7/16/01	Bill Hogeland	meals--mileage--registration	$ 100.73
		7/9/01	CDBG Certification	registration conference	$ 45.00
	2936990	7/6/01	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 61.96
31010		7/5/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 60.72
31009		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 2,652.93
	842	7/16/01	Midwest Mailing Solutions	postage machine	$ 135.00
	121992	7/16/01	Bee Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 128.88
		7/16/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 908.00
	1995	7/3/01	Michael Huggins C.P.A.	advisory services	$ 525.00
		7/3/01	Rep Valley Animal Center	animal care	$ 79.92
		7/16/01	City Payroll	insurance	$ 1,193.00
		7/16/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 100.55
					$ 6,263.85
			STREET
		7/9/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 2.59
31010		7/5/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 38.95
31009		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 1,254.96
	11434	7/16/01	Tagge Engineering	staking work curb & gutter	$ 484.48
	22264	7/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 93.75
		7/16/01	City Payroll	insurance	$ 783.20
		7/16/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 34.58
					$ 2,692.51
			LIBRARY
		7/9/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 2.75
		7/16/01	City Payroll	insurance	$ 567.80
		7/16/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 34.58
30999		7/5/01	Verizon	telephone	$ 15.42
31000		7/5/01	Citizens Communications	telephone	$ 132.99
31001		7/5/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 52.50
31002		7/5/01	Highsmith	operating supplies	$ 18.47
31003		7/5/01	Ingram	books	$ 264.38
31004		7/5/01	Follett Software	operating supplies	$ 61.93
31005		7/5/01	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 75.99
31006		7/5/01	J O Y Book Nook	books	$ 94.56
31007		7/5/01	Columbia House	videos	$ 82.71
31008		7/5/01	Eakes Office Plus	miscellaneous	$ 105.61
					$ 703.65
			PARK
		7/16/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 1.75
31009		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 644.18
	22247	7/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 111.28
					$ 757.21
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
		7/10/01	Mildred Calkins	deposit refund	$ 25.00
		7/9/01	Hogeland Market	operating suplies	$ 60.00
		7/16/01	Zurich Life Insurance	insurance	$ 302.56
	803202	7/16/01	LINWELD	chemical	$ 17.45
	235352	7/16/01	AllTell	telephone	$ 23.08
	685	7/3/01	Apria Healthcare	chemicals	$ 17.00
	17960	7/16/01	Uniservice Inc.	cleaning	$ 34.24
		7/16/01	Hogeland Market	operating suplies	$ 19.00
					$ 498.33
			POOL
	16680	7/16/01	Bee Office Solutions	time clock	$ 286.90
		7/10/01	B. H. Hesemann Shop	r & m	$ 18.68
		7/9/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 2.66
		7/9/01	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	operating suplies	$ 375.97
		7/5/01	Hogeland Market	operating suplies	$ 3.76
31009		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 3,119.49
		7/16/01	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 39.40
		7/16/01	Pepsi Bottling Group	concessions	$ 190.30
					$ 4,037.16
			AUDITORIUM
	17959	7/16/01	Uniservice Inc.	cleaning	$ 21.92
					$ 21.92
			SHOP
	1954939	7/16/01	Electric Fixture Supply	supplies	$ 26.90
		7/3/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 2.24
					$ 29.14
			LANDFILL
		7/16/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 0.29
					$ 0.29
			TRAILER COURT
	11	7/9/01	Classic Cable	cable t.v.	$ 36.81
	0709 001	7/16/01	A T & T	telephone	$ 35.77
		7/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 43.16
					$ 115.74
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		7/2/01	Katherina Liennemann	customer deposit refund	$ 50.00
					$ 50.00
			GOLF
		7/3/01	Daryl Killough	refunf---1/2 dues	$ 162.50
		7/9/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment contribution	$ 4.21
		7/16/01	Midwest Turf & Irrigation	equipment r & m	$ 49.32
17378		7/5/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 31.60
		7/16/01	Toby Thulin	maintenance	$ 550.00
17376		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 2,665.68
	332	7/3/01	Builders Choice	r & m buildings	$ 11.52
		7/16/01	City Payroll	insurance	$ 625.20
		7/16/01	United States Life	dental ins	$ 50.97
					$ 4,151.00
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
	687849	7/16/01	Healthcomp Services	renewal fees	$ 360.00
	10218330	7/16/01	AllTell	cell phone	$ 25.81
	216568	7/10/01	Johnstone Supply	merchandise	$ 24.93
		7/16/01	U. S. Postal Service	postage	$ 200.00
	3922453	7/16/01	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 86.15
	98011187	7/16/01	Law Office--Leininger, Smith	legal	$ 160.76
17377		7/16/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 1,421.84
17378		7/5/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 113.32
17376		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 1,017.94
		7/16/01	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 6.00
		7/16/01	LINWELD	chemicals	$ 16.25
		7/16/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 462.00
		7/16/01	City Payroll	insurance	$ 896.30
		7/16/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 85.55
		7/16/01	Kinder Morgan Gas Transmission	transmission	$ 7,590.77
					$ 12,467.62
			WATER
17396		7/16/01	Harlan County Bank	warrants--prin & int	$ 13,209.10
	165373-IN	7/16/01	Municipal Supply Nebraska	line maint	$ 882.36
	3713	7/10/01	Hall Electric refrigeration	r & m	$ 51.20
		7/16/01	U. S. Postal Service	postage	$ 200.00
		7/9/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 0.71
17378		7/5/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 86.46
		7/3/01	Denny R. Busick	legal	$ 43.68
17376		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 1,861.33
		7/16/01	Duncan Duncan Jelkin Walker	legal	$ 222.00
	7502866	7/16/01	U.S. Filter Distribution	line maint	$ 63.86
		7/16/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 55.52
		7/16/01	City Payroll	insurance	$ 850.00
		7/16/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 68.68
					$ 17,594.90
			SEWER
		7/16/01	U.S. Postal Service	postage	$ 200.00
		7/9/01	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment insurance	$ 0.59
17378		7/5/01	City Payroll	pension	$ 39.24
17376		7/5/01	City Payroll	payroll	$ 844.89
		7/16/01	City Payroll	insurance	$ 484.50
		7/16/01	United States Life	dental insurance	$ 50.97
					$ 1,620.19
			PAYROLL
PR-1022		7/5/01	American Funds	pension	$ 857.13
		7/16/01	Blue Cross Blue Shield	employee insurance	$ 5,400.00
					$ 6,257.13

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included; warrant payment schedule ahead of budgeted proposal, debt projections, bond payments and pay back from large gas purchase. Motion by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to pay warrant # 73 principal and interest. Motion Carried.

Judy Kruse discussion upon upcoming Country Music Festival was cancelled for July 17, 2001 meeting and added to August 7, 2001 meeting agenda.

Golf Board members visited with the Mayor and Council about their first floor plan proposal for renovation of the Country Club. Topics discussed concerning proposal included; explanation from board member Schrader that this proposal is just a rough draft and that changes probably will be made to it and that the board is seeking permission from the Council to continue pursuing the proposal. Also discussed; description of proposal, what parts are to be demolished of old building, what parts are to be kept, additional areas that proposed to be built, capabilities of locking up certain areas of proposed building when not in use, need to form a building committee to go over proposal for adjustments and changes, all parts of building to be tied together, whole building to have same outer appearance, estimated cost of proposal between $200 and $250 thousand, down payment from bar account comments, rest of balance to be borrowed with payments from bar account, golf funds, other areas, comments about utility lines expressed, comments about possible addition of wellness center to project, pros and con comments about wellness center location, lengthy discussion upon both issues, comments concerning other proposals concerning wellness center expressed and decision made that all parties need to work together upon both proposals. Motion made by Calkins to have golf board go ahead with formation of building committee to look at proposal and to have the golf board come up with bid proposals on project and present all facts and figures at a future Council Meeting. Motion seconded by Lakin. Motion carried.

Also discussed pertaining to proposed project were comments from Michael Huggins on capitol outlay, budget figures, and combining all revenue accounts for golf course into one report.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the following topics were brought up and discussed; citizen request for extension on time to pay back utility bill was turned over to City Administrator to handle way payments to be made, Mayor and Council pay discussed, ball diamond dedication report, rest rooms at ball diamond status on clean up and repair report given, signs for slowing down traffic suggestions, nuisance progress, need to co-ordinate burning with clean up effort, swimming pool time clock comments, camp ground electrical problems report, Farm Bureau parking area complaints, donation for sign at Johnson Center report, comments from Michael Huggins on reports generated through computer, cost estimate presented for repair work on west end of main street, instruction to put cost estimate on next meeting agenda, traffic control issues, need to look into ordinances on J turns on main street and report given on assisted living ground breaking.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to adjourn the meeting of July 17, 200l. Motion Carried.

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Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 3^RD, 2001

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 July, 200l at 7:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Lakin, Waggoner and Calkins. Also attending; clerk, Attorney, administrator, Neil Molzahn, Everett Hunter and Lola Tiller.

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 July 3, 200l to order and the following business was transacted

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

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

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the June 19^th, 200l regular meeting be approved as written. Motion carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to discussion upon the presented claims and invoices. Claims and invoices discussion included; warrant check numbers, concrete bill from $130.00 to $132.00 change reported and discussion upon bill from Hilsabeck sporting on recreation equipment.

Motion 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.

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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	84758-7	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 88.25
		6/29/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 298.86
	650	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t-utilities	$ 25.08
		6/27/01	League Nebraska Municipalities	conference registration	$ 195.00
	512	6/27/01	Culligan Water	operating supplies	$ 13.25
	833	6/22/01	Bee Office Solutions	operating supplies	$ 139.48
		6/22/01	Michael Richman	mileage conference	$ 34.50
30998		6/22/01	Alma Chamber Commerce	donation fire works project	$ 1,155.00
		6/25/01	Kay Payne	needs assessment survey	$ 2,424.00
		6/22/01	Bill Hogeland	meals & mileage---meeting	$ 54.34
		7/1/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 5.80
		6/27/01	Nebraska Cooperative Government	office expense	$ 29.00
30995		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,652.93
30996		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
30997		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,193.00
	9388	6/27/01	Flower Patch	miscellaneous expense	$ 39.00
		6/27/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 5.33
	2927209	6/22/01	Eakes Office Plus	operating supplies	$ 331.40
		7/1/01	Bill Hogeland	meals & mileage---meeting	$ 214.76
		7/1/01	Bill Hogeland	car allowance	$ 250.00
		7/2/01	Hanna variety	operating supplies	$ 18.34
		6/18/01	Purchase Power	postage	$ 127.88
					$ 9,355.92
			STREET
	84757-8	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,660.19
	423515	7/1/01	S & W Auto Parts	operating supplies	$ 8.74
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 3.98
		7/1/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--r & m	$ 369.28
30997		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 783.20
30996		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.92
30995		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,221.18
	129600	7/1/01	BARCO Municipal Products	signs	$ 159.27
					$ 4,241.76
			FIRE
	303257-7	6/27/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 280.69
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 114.93
	60	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 48.79
	2269225	7/1/01	Agri co-op	r & m building	$ 2.59
		6/25/01	Barb Kerr	deposit refund	$ 100.00
		6/25/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 4.10
		6/25/01	A T & T	telephone service	$ 11.19
	26992	7/1/01	K-Lawn	grounds maintenance	$ 70.25
		7/1/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
					$ 745.04
			PAYROLL
		6/21/01	American Funds	pension	$ 834.25
					$ 834.25
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SWIMMING POOL
		7/1/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 10.42
	84911-0	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 374.56
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 37.92
		6/29/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 36.00
	3510	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 2,782.25
	2269445	7/1/01	Agri co-op	r & m building	$ 16.43
		6/27/01	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 39.40
		6/27/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 7.07
		6/25/01	Pepsi Bottling Group	concessions	$ 50.40
		6/25/01	Pepsi Bottling Group	concessions	$ 100.80
30995		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,472.40
	341855	6/20/01	American Red Cross	certificates	$ 26.50
		7/2/01	Hanna variety	operating supplies	$ 12.98
					$ 6,967.13
			RECREATION
	84997-8	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 27.36
		7/1/01	Hilsabeck Sports	operating supplies	$ 231.07
	2274195	7/1/01	Agri co-op	operating supplies	$ 3.64
	61023	6/25/01	Homestore	grounds maintenance	$ 9.95
					$ 272.02
			PARK
	85000-0	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 44.11
	423327	7/1/01	S & W Auto	r & m equipment	$ 27.09
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 14.83
	3500	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 354.53
	2286646	7/1/01	Agri co-op	operating supplies	$ 14.34
30995		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
					$ 1,099.08
			SHOP
	85139-4	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 106.35
	422823	7/1/01	S & W Auto	r & m equipment	$ 4.74
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 19.06
	10	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 84.86
		6/25/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 18.00
					$ 233.01
			AUDITORIUM
	85107-2	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 41.61
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 25.04
	300	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 81.78
		7/1/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
					$ 260.93
			LIBRARY
	85001-6	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 201.13
	1310	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t--utilities	$ 41.17
30997		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 567.80
30995		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,924.46
					$ 2,734.56
			LANDFILL
		6/29/01	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 6,975.84
					$ 6,975.84
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Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AIRPORT
		6/22/01	Allan Pohlenz	grounds maint	$ 296.75
					$ 296.75
			GAS
	85137-6	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 14.49
	2283558	7/1/01	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 47.01
17374		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 896.30
17373		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 113.32
17372		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,554.03
		7/1/01	Aramark	clothing	$ 255.39
					$ 4,880.54
			WATER
	84820-0	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 659.33
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 7.15
		6/29/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 223.50
	170	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 15.17
	7427239	7/1/01	US Filter	line maint	$ 1,895.08
	10281	6/27/01	Denzel R. Busick	legal	$ 1,029.44
17375		6/26/01	Harlan County Bank	warrants prin & int	$ 13,175.74
17374		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 850.00
17373		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 78.77
17372		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,695.89
	73295	6/19/01	State NE HHS Laboratory	water testing	$ 30.00
		6/18/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 3.30
					$ 19,663.37
			SEWER
	84957-6	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 399.06
	2277684	7/1/01	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 8.16
		6/22/01	Orcutt Sanitation	line maint	$ 4,175.00
17374		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 484.50
17373		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 38.52
17372		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 829.34
					$ 5,934.58
			GOLF
	84998-7	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 760.29
		6/29/01	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 240.00
	5360	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 326.63
	3209838	6/26/01	Midwest Turf & Irrigation	r & m equipment	$ 327.91
	2284991	7/1/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--r & m equipment	$ 646.46
	186172-in	6/27/01	MARC	chemicals	$ 206.80
	155	6/20/01	Alma Concrete, Inc	concrete	$ 132.00
17374		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 625.20
17373		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 31.60
17372		6/21/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,637.96
		7/2/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 170.28
					$ 6,105.13
			TRAILER COURT
	85138-5	7/1/01	Nebraska Public Power	electric utilities	$ 1,078.69
		7/1/01	Don & Judy Kruse	maintenance	$ 500.00
	40	7/1/01	City Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 183.08
		6/29/01	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 4.78
					$ 1,766.55
			POLICE
		7/1/01	Harlan County Treasurer	service	$ 3,061.83
					$ 3,061.83

Treasurer’s report was presented and the following topics were brought up and discussed; income and distribution estimates, gas costs, warrant discussion and motion by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to go ahead and pay warrants # 7l & # 72 principal and interest. Motion carried.

Water project discussion included; length of time for project, grant application procedures, grant timelines, applying for grants start up, possible split project into segments, area of town for new water project maps looked at, comparison of maps, looping of water system proposed, comments voiced from Tagge Engineering concerning water project and discussion upon fire protection and fire insurance ratings. Motion by Calkins seconded by Lakin to start procedures on Phase II water project. Motion carried.

Community wide survey results discussion included; pros and cons of answers on survey, how questions were presented, club house remodeling comments, costs of remodeling or demolition compared, auditorium efficiency comments, proposed use of auditorium comments, possible historical monies available concerning auditorium, senior center comments, possible combination of club house and wellness center comments, need of all figures of proposed projects, walking path support, comparisons to other areas with walking paths, animal control concerns, possible change in ordinances to pertain to cat control, public restroom comments, cost to update and protect public restrooms against vandalism comments, possible use of cameras for rest room area, better lighting around public rest room area comments, utility rates comparisons, utility rate re working project, sidewalk installment comments, costs of removing and replacing of sidewalks, contact of contractors to find out costs of group of sidewalk projects, comments about confusion on questions on survey about was asked and what was meant, rehab projects, low income family housing concerns, check with other towns on rehab work and housing availability comments.

There being no other agenda items to discuss the following topics were brought up; nuisance cases progress on clean up efforts, sands livestock appeal back to district court comments, comments on length of time spent on livestock case, need to have time clock installed at pool, mosquito control comments and concerns, health concerns concerning mosquitoes, porta potty rent costs, length of time for use of porta potties, legal issue concerning parking problems at Harlan House comments, speed regulation signs possible use, comments about fir control at fire works area and community service work on rest rooms and storage area at ball diamonds by ball team comments and ideas.

There being no other agenda items for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of July 3^rd, 200l. Motion carried.

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Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD OF SPECIAL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL OF ALMA, NEBRASKA

JUNE 1^ST, 2001 AT 12:00 A.M.

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 1^st day of June 200l at l2:00 a.m., for the purpose of approving and signing claims and invoices for planned canceled meeting of June 5^th, 2001.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Waggoner, Calkins and Lakin. Absent was Fleischmann. Also attending; Clerk and Administrator.

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 Special Meeting of June 1, 2001, to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Mayor Haeker asked if there was any discussion on the claims and invoices presented for payment. Topics concerning claims and invoices included; pool concessions discussion, cement work done, classic pool and spa bill explained, cleaning of Auditorium and Community Center questions, Hall electric bill for Trailer Court questions. There being no other topics concerning claims and invoices discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to approve and pay the following claims and invoices. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 1st, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
	650	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 88.55
	84911-0	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 32.37
		5/30/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 3.98
	1146	5/29/01	Compuade	maintennance equipment	$ 55.00
		6/1/01	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 11.31
30912		5/24/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,193.00
30914		5/24/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 60.72
30913		5/24/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,653.36
	124529	5/24/01	Omaha World Herald	paper	$ 13.00
		5/25/01	Darla Svovoda	mileage---meeting	$ 80.73
		5/25/01	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 99.00
		6/1/01	Bill Hogeland	training---school	$ 198.29
		6/1/01	VISA	conference---hogeland	$ 192.63
		6/1/01	American Express	supplies purchased---hogeland	$ 129.24
		6/1/01	Tripe Motor Company	repairs--car allowance--hogeland	$ 95.08
		6/1/01	Short Stop	fuel---car allowance---hogeland	$ 154.92
					$ 5,061.18
			STREET
		5/31/01	Fay McAtee	cement work--alley	$ 696.00
		6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 1,660.19
		6/1/01	Paul A. Otto--Curb Grinding	alley grinding	$ 30.00
30912		5/24/01	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 783.20
30914		5/24/01	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 35.92
30913		5/24/01	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,221.18
	2248079	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	fuel---equipment	$ 29.70
	2264586	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	equipment & chemicals	$ 170.06
	2250612	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	fuel---equipment	$ 85.63
					$ 4,711.88
			FIRE
	60	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 61.05
	85485-5	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 192.73
		5/30/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 19.67
		5/29/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
		6/1/01	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 19.73
		5/24/01	Angela Dietz Moore	deposit refund	$ 100.00
	0255 001	5/25/01	A T & T	telephone expense	$ 11.07
		5/29/01	Hogeland Market	merchandise purchase	$ 1.57
					$ 518.32
			SHOP
	10	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 149.02
	85139-4	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 91.72
					$ 240.74
			AUDITORIUM
	290	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 159.13
	85107-2	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 37.74
		5/29/01	Pam Metzger	maintenance	$ 112.50
					$ 309.37
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 1st, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			POOL
	3510	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 85.87
	84758-7	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 64.15
		5/30/01	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 195.70
		5/30/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 9.98
	231544	5/15/01	Perry Lumber	pool maintenance	$ 145.25
		5/15/01	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	operating supplies	$ 141.73
		5/16/01	Ray McAtee	cement work	$ 828.00
	5/24/01	5/24/01	Pepsi Bottling Group	concessions	$ 168.00
		5/24/01	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 44.75
	2254948	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	repair & maint	$ 125.46
					$ 1,808.89
			PARK
	3500	6/1/01	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 122.90
	85000-0	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 42.71
30913		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
	2238096	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--chem--supplies	$ 290.66
	2251630	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	chem--supplies	$ 394.76
					$ 1,495.21
			RECREATION
	85144-7	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 27.36
		5/17/01	Hilsabeck Sporting	operating supplies	$ 55.00
	59874	5/22/01	Phillipsburg Homestore	grounds maintenance	$ 21.05
	2266859	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	building repair & maintenance	$ 18.27
					$ 121.68
			LIBRARY
	1310	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 42.37
	85001-6	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 143.83
30912		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 567.80
30913		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,059.29
					$ 2,813.29
			POLICE
		Jun-01	Harlan County Treasurer	police contract	$ 3,061.83
					$ 3,061.83
			LANDFILL
30913		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 612.40
		6/1/01	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 6,887.01
					$ 7,499.41
			GAS
	85137-6	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 15.82
	3883230	05/290/	Aramark Services	clothing services	$ 83.58
17319		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 775.60
	3875613	5/21/01	Aramark Services	clothing services	$ 78.62
17321		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 114.21
17320		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,037.02
	645	05/220/0	Midwest United Energy, LLC	cost of gas storage	$191,197.85
	2248066	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	fuel--repair & maint equipment	$ 118.50
					$193,421.20
			PAYROLL
PR-1018		5/24/01	American Funds	pension	$ 850.62
PR-1017		5/21/01	Blue Cross Blue Shield	employee insurance	$ 5,279.30
					$ 6,129.92
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 1st, 2001
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
	84957-6	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 316.43
17319		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 484.50
17321		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 39.24
17320		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,266.73
					$ 3,106.90
			WATER
	170	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 15.17
	84820-0	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 432.42
17319		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 850.00
	#68	5/21/01	Harlan County Bank	warrant principle & interest	$ 6,567.01
	72206	5/22/01	State of NE HHS Laboratory	water testing	$ 45.00
17321		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 82.76
17320		5/14/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,781.79
		6/1/01	Builders Choice Lumber	well house maintenance	$ 639.03
	2249807	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	grounds maintenance	$ 48.27
	10269	6/1/01	Denzel R. Busick	legal--hog confinement	$ 806.23
		6/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 29.54
					$ 11,297.22
			GOLF
	5340	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 127.59
	84998-7	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 471.95
		5/30/01	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 168.91
		5/29/01	David & Rhonda Eigenberg	refund golf membership	$ 325.00
17319		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 625.20
		5/23/01	Marlin Richards	merchandise purchases	$ 161.45
17321		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 31.60
17320		5/24/01	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,856.90
	1927000	5/25/01	Electric Fixture & supply	grounds maintenance	$ 63.43
	2266476	5/30/01	Agri Co-op	chemicals-supplies-fuel	$ 478.27
					$ 4,310.30
			TRAILER COURT
	40	6/1/01	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t utilities	$ 163.89
	85138-5	6/1/01	Nebraska Public Power District	electric utilities	$ 462.36
		6/1/01	Hogelands Market	operating supplies	$ 59.80
		5/29/01	Don & Judy Kruse	maintenance	$ 500.00
		5/22/01	Hall Elecrtric & Refrigeration	grounds maintenance	$ 544.71
		5/30/01	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 18.85
		6/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 75.27
					$ 1,824.88
			PARK
		6/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 121.93
					$ 121.93
			STREET
		6/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 41.30
					$ 41.30
			GAS
		6/1/01	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 30.00
					$ 30.00

There being no other agenda items for discussion for the Special Meeting of June 1^st 2001, the Mayor asked if there was any other topics to bring up for discussion. Items brought up and discussed included; pool complaints concerns, pool slide attendance by life guard concerns, suggestion to City administrator to talk with pool manager about concerns, okay given to pay warrant # 69 interest and principle, storm drain cleaning concerns, clean up areas progress, tearing down and burning questions, mowing at ball diamonds discussed, side walk repair and maintenance comments, agenda items to be placed on next meeting, peddler and hawker ordinance discussion, health insurance discussions, suggestion to have employees and Administrator meet to discuss health insurance and cleaning of floor and community center.

There being no other topics for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to adjourn the Special Meeting of June 1^st 200l. Motion carried.

_______________________________ ATTEST: _________________________________

Mayor City Clerk