MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 21, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 21^st day of December , 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Waggoner, Mercer. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ron Latter, Michael Huggins, Ginger Jensen, Sam Gillette and Ken Fairchild.

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 21, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Motion by Mercer seconded by Fleischmann that the minutes of the December 7^th 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Clerk reported that there was a typo error in General account bill from Office Solutions being change from $60.68 to $60.60. Also reported addition of housing rehabilitation payment of $13,232.37.

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 21ST, 2004_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
35040		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,198.83
35041		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 148.74
35042		12/15/04	U. S. Post Office	stamps--economic development	$ 148.00
c-card		12/9/04	Office Max	office supplies	$ 7.44
		12/21/04	Nebraska Municipal Clerk Assoc.	membership	$ 20.00
		12/21/04	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		12/21/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 269.32
		12/21/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 7.67
		12/21/04	Recognition Unlimited	plaque	$ 62.26
		12/21/04	Jo Camera	photo--frame	$ 17.00
		12/21/04	Bill Hogeland	meal paid cash	$ 13.57
		12/21/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,276.82
		12/21/04	The Flower Patch	miscellaneous expense	$ 14.99
		12/21/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 60.60
		12/21/04	City Alma Office	petty cash replenish	$ 100.00
		12/21/04	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 182.76
					$ 6,528.00
			STREET
		12/21/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 7.77
		12/21/04	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	christmas lights r & m	$ 112.08
		12/21/04	T & S Tire & Auto	batteries	$ 122.90
		12/21/04	Ray Schluntz	r & m equipment	$ 131.96
		12/21/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 30.23
					$ 404.94
			LIBRARY
35026		12/8/04	Penworthy Company	books	$ 245.97
35027		12/8/04	Librarians Book Express	books	$ 319.90
35028		12/8/04	Ingram	books	$ 611.40
35029		12/8/04	Audio Edition	books	$ 238.23
35030		12/8/04	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 82.62
35031		12/8/04	LaDonna Schluterbusch	travel & meal expense	$ 85.52
35032		12/8/04	Highsmith Company	supplies	$ 50.96
35033		12/8/04	Columbia House	videos	$ 109.96
35034		12/8/04	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 153.85
35035		12/8/04	Follette Software	office supplies	$ 85.36
35036		12/8/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 152.21
35037		12/8/04	Modern Methods	miscellaneous expense	$ 28.81
35038		12/8/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 148.61
35039		12/8/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 89.25
					$ 2,402.65
			FIRE
		12/21/04	Apria Healthcare	chemical--gas	$ 34.00
		12/21/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
					$ 71.11
			SHOP
		12/21/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 65.90
		12/21/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 54.08
					$ 119.98
			LANDFILL
35040		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 635.95
					$ 635.95
			POLICE
		12/21/04	Harlan County Treasurer	contract labor	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
			AIRPORT
		12/21/04	Kirkham Michael Associates	engineering	$ 6,098.55
					$ 6,098.55

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 21ST, 2004_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
		12/21/04	U. S. Postal Service (CMRS-FP)	postage machine	$ 300.00
		12/21/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 73.02
		12/21/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,304.40
		12/21/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 92.70
20587		12/8/04	Community Bank	transfer to golf	$ 2,000.00
20608		12/9/04	Nebraska Department Revenue	sales use tax payment	$ 27,124.00
20609		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,979.91
20610		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 136.49
					$ 34,010.52
			WATER
20609		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,145.71
20610		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 99.74
		12/21/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 827.20
		12/21/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 81.82
		12/21/04	Dutton--Lainson	line maint	$ 967.14
		12/21/04	State of NE HHS Laboratory	water testing	$ 30.00
		12/21/04	Lein Lumber	building r & m	$ 90.00
		12/21/04	U. S. Postal Service (CMRS-FP)	postage machine	$ 300.00
		12/21/04	T & S Tire & Auto	tire repair	$ 10.00
					$ 4,551.61
			WASTEWATER
20609		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,115.76
20610		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 52.00
		12/21/04	U. S. Postal Service (CMRS-FP)	postage machine	$ 300.00
		12/21/04	Frontier	telephone line	$ 6.13
		12/21/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 626.84
		12/21/04	USACE Finance Center	land lease	$ 505.00
					$ 2,605.73
			R. V. PARK
		12/21/04	Frontier	telephone line	$ 52.40
					$ 52.40
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		12/21/04	City Alma Utilities	dean refund applied	$ 97.37
					$ 97.37
			GOLF COURSE BAR & GOLF EXPENSES
		12/21/04	Hogeland Market	groc & cigs	$ 113.90
		12/21/04	Davis Sun & Turf	r & m equipment	$ 86.87
		12/21/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 43.20
		12/21/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 44.67
		12/21/04	Wild Bill's Food	grocery	$ 52.44
		12/21/21	Nebraska Beverage Analyst	subscription	$ 22.00
		12/21/04	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 295.00
EFT		12/14/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 117.50
EFT		12/3/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 33.20
EFT		12/6/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 83.00
EFT		12/6/04	H & H Distributors	concession	$ 158.30
EFT		12/13/04	H & H Distributors	concession	$ 156.00
EFT		12/13/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 154.90
EFT		12/14/04	United Distillers	concession	$ 36.73
2512		12/8/04	Community Bank	loan payment	$ 10,000.00
2528		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,723.20
2529		12/15/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 98.13
20586		12/8/04	Community Bank/Golf Account	trans tax receipts from golf enterpr	$ 13,253.27
					$ 27,472.31



Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 21ST, 2004_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PAYROLL
		12/21/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,536.20
1069		12/13/04	State Nebraska Department Rev	nebraska monthly withholding	$ 693.27
1070		12/15/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,270.17
					$ 6,499.64
			HOUSING REHABILITATION
		12/21/04	Beckman Construction & App 408	housing rehab	$ 13,232.37
					$ 13,232.37

Ron Latter, South Central Sanitation, visited with the Mayor and Council about problems reported concerning one of his trash truck drivers and the pick up of trash in the Community. Mr. Latter reported that problem has been corrected and appreciated bringing the problem to his attention. Mr. Latter also requested that if there are any other problems to get a hold of him right away so he can handle the situation. Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Latter for actions taken to solve problem and also informed him of the good job that the other driver is doing in the Community in picking up the trash.

Ken Fairchild, Olson & Associates, gave a verbal and written report summary on the Alma electrical distribution system OA project No. 2004-0933 to the Mayor and Council for review and consideration. Topics of report included; findings of evaluation and proposals for governing body consideration. Findings reported included; fair reported system worth of $300,000 to $350,000, no exposure of system to EPA’s spill prevention, control and countermeasures (SPCC) rules, no PCB exposure findings, system appears to conform to National Electric Safety Code, pole ownership sharing with GTE report needed, electric service areas agreements documentation needed. Governing Body considerations included; purchase price financed by annual payments from N.P.P.D., PRO agreement of 25 years contract operated by N.P.P.D. with 12% revenues returned to Alma, possible 15 year opt out of PRO agreement, estimated revenue over 25 years reported, system improvements during PRO to be paid by City and explanation given on current operating system through 2010 with system reverting back to the City and possible using years 2005 through 2010 to prepare for possible assuming electric system operating and maintenance. It was decided by Council to have Olson & Associates prepare a proposal to do a comparison on all figures presented and present proposal at the next regular Council meeting January 4, 2005 for review and action. Subject on Electrical System tabled until next regular Council meeting so all paperwork can be presented.

Motion made by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to approve Golf Board Membership change of Mark Mercer going off Board and being replaced by Craig Hammond. Motion Carried.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to approve Bruce Ring to serve on Planning Zoning Board and to re-appoint Ken Guthrie to the Board. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; hiking biking trail paperwork still at State level, possible new business coming to City report, visitation with possible new dentist report given, housing rehabilitation project report given on how things are going, no board of health issue to report, airport hanger project report given, personnel discussion centered around need of documentation pertaining to illness capabilities of employee to continue working.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor to discussion. Topics brought up included; report on holiday greeting cards sent out responses, agenda items for next meeting discussed, account report about need to look at restricted funds after the first of the year and report of planned recognition banquet activities set for January 6, 2005.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the regular meeting of December 21, 2004. Motion Carried.

________________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 7, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 7^th day of December, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Calkins, Fleischmann, Waggoner. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, LaDonna Schluterbusch, Sam Gillette, Mark Mercer and Jerry Dietz.

Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting and publication, designated methods for given 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 7, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Motion by Waggoner seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the November 16^th 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Questions were expressed upon total amount of R.V. Park utility bill, report from Clerk that the Harlan County Journal bill presented had some Chamber expenses on it and will be taken off of listing and corrected. Also presented for payment was the final bill from recent State of Department of Revenue
Audit. The bill included sales tax not collected on commercial gas sold by the City and use tax on purchases by the gas and water department during period of May 2001—April 2004. The Department of Revenue waived all penalties and interest on the final amount. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to pay non listed tax payment to State of Revenue in amount of $27,124.00. Motion Carried...

Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin that the following claims and invoices be approved as amended and the following checks be drawn on the proper funds for payment. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 7TH, 2004__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
34492		11/17/04	Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,198.83
34493		11/17/04	Payroll Account	pension	$ 148.74
34496		12/1/04	Payroll Account	payroll	$ 5,470.25
34497		12/1/04	Payroll Account	pension	$ 163.74
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 74.85
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.12
		12/7/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning	$ 70.00
		12/7/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		12/7/04	Aramark Service	clothing	$ 309.43
		12/7/04	Republican Valley Animal Clinic	animal care	$ 10.50
		12/7/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 51.05
		12/7/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		12/7/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 188.22
		12/7/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 7.40
		12/7/04	League of Nebraska Municipalities	registration--school	$ 255.00
		12/7/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 53.77
		12/7/04	MGS Tech	equipment r & m copier	$ 74.55
c-card		11/29/04	Recognition unlimited	plaque	$ 51.97
c-card		10/29/04	Applebees, Lincoln	meal	$ 29.98
c-card		12/5/04	Intuit Supplies	tax forms	$ 101.15
					$ 10,335.75
			STREET
34496		12/1/04	Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,902.89
34497		12/1/04	Payroll Account	penison	$ 63.00
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,845.00
		12/7/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 122.84
		12/7/04	Great Plains One Call	locate lines	$ 107.83
		12/7/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 38.62
		12/7/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 16.43
		12/7/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 102.61
		12/7/04	BARCO	sign posts	$ 244.90
		12/7/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 168.11
		12/7/04	Builders Choice	r & m equipment	$ 29.70
					$ 5,641.93
			FIRE
34495		11/30/04	Green Country Enterprises	replace check for lost 3441	$ 40.00
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 197.62
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 67.37
		12/7/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning	$ 175.00
		12/7/04	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 42.70
		12/7/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 72.55
		12/7/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.33
		12/7/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 20.34
		12/7/04	Trustworthy Hardware	r & m equipment	$ 24.59
		12/7/04	Green Country Enterprises	cleaning	$ 40.00
		12/7/04	LINWELD	chemicals---gas	$ 11.10
					$ 714.60
			PARK
34496		12/1/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 193.25
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 54.21
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.89
		12/7/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 31.48
		12/7/04	Benjamin's Landscaping	r & m equipment	$ 4.40
		12/7/04	Agri Co-op	r & m equipment	$ 3.29
		12/7/04	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 18.60
		12/7/04	Johnson Lawn & Landscape	grounds maint	$ 6,258.60
					$ 6,592.72

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 7TH, 2004__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SHOP
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 79.71
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g--w-s-t	$ 574.84
		12/7/04	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 21.00
		12/7/04	Dutton Lainson	r & m equipment	$ 98.70
		12/7/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 31.99
		12/7/04	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 217.68
					$ 1,023.92
			LIBRARY
34492		11/17/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 2,292.36
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 59.55
		12/7/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 6.60
		12/7/04	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 53.00
					$ 2,411.51
			AUDITORIUM
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 63.36
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 329.68
		12/7/04	Hogeland Market	building maint	$ 5.25
		12/7/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning	$ 175.00
		12/7/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 3.89
		12/7/04	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 14.41
					$ 591.59
			RECREATION
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 50.75
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 10.39
		12/7/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 12.45
					$ 73.59
			POOL
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 68.23
					$ 68.23
			LANDFILL
		12/7/04	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 7,702.70
					$ 7,702.70
			AIRPORT
34494		11/30/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.57
					$ 13.57
			GAS
20579		11/17/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 2,991.38
20580		11/17/04	City Payroll	pension	$ 137.03
20582		11/22/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city--tax	$ 1,010.86
20584		12/1/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 4,916.24
20585		12/1/04	City Payroll	pension	$ 135.43
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
		12/7/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		12/7/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		12/7/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 7.68
		12/7/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 1.35
		12/7/04	Russ Pfeil	mileage & meal	$ 49.38
		12/7/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 57.98
					$ 9,385.37
			R.V. PARK
20582		11/22/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city-lodging	$ 136.45
20584		12/1/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 592.07
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 36.56
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 136.00
		12/7/04	Pinpoint	cable t.v.	$ 38.45
					$ 939.53
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 7TH, 2004__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
20579		11/17/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 2,099.58
20580		11/17/04	City Payroll	pension	$ 97.63
20582		11/22/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 1,167.08
20583		11/30/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 277.21
20584		12/1/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 4,144.39
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 17.62
20585		12/1/04	City Payroll	pension	$ 106.64
		12/7/04	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 12.05
		12/7/04	Agri Co-op	well maint	$ 95.90
		12/7/04	Builders Choice	well maint	$ 70.64
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 589.92
		12/7/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 139.60
		12/7/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 16.20
		12/7/04	Trustworthy Hardware	building maint	$ 6.08
					$ 8,840.54
			WASTEWATER
20579		11/17/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 1,136.37
20580		11/17/04	City Payroll	pension	$ 52.95
20582		11/22/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city-tax	$ 418.61
20584		12/1/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 1,399.45
		12/7/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 65.01
		12/7/04	Orcutt Sanitation	line maint cleaning	$ 165.00
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 347.85
		12/7/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 9.60
					$ 3,594.84
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		12/7/04	City Utilities	lipker deposit applied	$ 100.00
		12/7/04	City Utilities	bantam deposit applied	$ 100.00
		12/7/04	City Utilities	van houtan deposit applied	$ 100.00
		12/7/04	City Utilities	j. grier deposit applied	$ 100.00
		12/7/04	City Utiltiies	weisheit deposit applied	$ 65.50
		12/7/04	Tonya Weisheit	deposit refund	$ 34.50
		12/7/04	Donald Dean	deposit refund	$ 2.63
					$ 502.63
			HOUSING REHABILITATION
		12/7/04	Community Development Services	admin services	$ 500.00
		12/7/07	App #404--Maas Construction	housing rehabe	$ 2,361.02
					$ 2,861.02
			PAYROLL
1067		11/17/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,259.07
1068		12/1/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,323.36
					$ 2,582.43
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSE
		12/7/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cigs	$ 195.00
		12/7/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 119.00
		12/7/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 19.96
		12/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 472.01
		12/7/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 3.15
		12/7/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 229.22
		12/7/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 9.60
		12/7/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 17.52
		12/7/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 255.00
		12/7/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 49.57


Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: DEC 7TH, 2004__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
2510		11/22/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 613.90
2508		11/17/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 2,631.57
2509		11/17/04	City Payroll	pension	$ 94.78
20584		12/1/04	City Payroll	payroll	$ 3,036.41
20585		12/4/04	City Payroll	pension	$ 94.78
		12/7/04	Nebraska Turfgrass Association	registration	$ 210.00
		12/7/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 86.20
		12/7/04	United Distillers	concession	$ 1,029.58
EFT		11/22/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 73.25
EFT		11/30/04	H & H Distributors	concession	$ 49.80
EFT		11/22/04	H & H Distributors	concession	$ 164.50
EFT		11/15/04	H & H Distributors	concession	$ 51.30
		12/7/04	Office solutions	operating supplies	$ 97.98
EFT		11/30/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 235.00
		12/7/04	Sterling Distributors	concession	$ 130.00
2511		12/1/04	Community Bank	prin & int payment	$ 9,082.89
2495		11/17/04	Husker Ag Sales	mower purchase	$ 21,000.00
					$ 40,048.97

Treasurer’s report and warrant report was presented for discussion. There were no comments or discussion upon the report, approved as presented.

Council Member Calkins introduced Ordinance Number 12-074-1 entitled as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 12-074-1

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 05-212-1 OF THE CITY OF

ALMA, NEBRASKA; TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN THE TERMS OF THE

ALMA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BOARD; TO PERMIT THE APPOINTMENT

OF NOT MORE THAN TWO MEMBERS OF SAID BOARD WHO ARE NON

RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ALMA; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR

PARTS OF ORDINANCES TO THE CONTRAY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE;

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

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

This ordinance was then read by title and thereafter Council Member Calkins moved for final passage of this ordinance and said motion was seconded by Council Member Lakin . The Mayor then stated the question, “Shall Ordinance Number 12-074-1 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted Yes: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins. The following voted No. None.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 12-074-1

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 05-212-1 OF THE CITY OF

ALMA, NEBRASKA; TO PROVIDE A CHANGE IN THE TERMS OF MEMBERS

OF THE ALMA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BOARD; TO PERMIT THE

APPOINTMENT OF NOT MORE THAN TWO MEMBERS OF SAID BOARD WHO

ARE NON RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ALMA; TO REPEAL ALL

ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES TO THE CONTRARY; AN TO

PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE;

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

SECTION 1, ALMA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BOARD.

The Alma municipal Golf Course Board having been established for the City of Alma, Nebraska, by Municipal Ordinance 05-212-1 of said City, said Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:

Said Board shall consist of six (6) golf club members four (4) of whom shall be residents of the City of Alma or within the one (1) mile zoning jurisdiction and shall hold office for a period of three (3) years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The term of office of each Board member shall begin January 1^st and shall expire three (3) years thereafter with the exception of the first Board. All Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Alma City Council. Board members may not serve more than two consecutive terms on the Board. If a vacancy occurs on the Board, the vacancy shall also be filled by appointment of the Mayor with the consent of the Alma City Council. Board members serving at the time of passage of this ordinance shall hold office until December 31^st following the June 1 st that the term of such board member would have otherwise expired.

SECTION 2. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances to the contrary are herby repealed.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval and publication or posting as required by law.

Passed and approved this 7^th day of December 2004.

__________________________

Mayor

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

___________________________

City Clerk

Completed and or unfinished business discussion for outgoing Council Member and Council included; report given on trail that waiting for State approval, possible having engineers at next regular meeting, electrical evaluation discussion at next meeting, report given upon housing rehab work that is going on, no meeting held of Board of Health because of lack of quorum, report given on the old elevators that have been demolished and the need to put Airport project on completed and or unfinished business discussion okayed.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor for discussion; topics brought up included report on bad service by trash truck driver, need to contact trash people on this problem, possible new business coming to the City comments, comments expressed by Mayor Haeker on Greg Lakin service to the Community as Council Member, presentation by Mayor Haeker of a plaque to Mr. Lakin for years of service to the City, comments expressed by Mr. Lakin concerning service on the Council. All attending thanked Mr. Lakin for years of service.

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

Mayor Haeker called the second regular meeting of December 7, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

Clerk reported that election results were Paul Waggoner reelected as incumbent and Mark Mercer to fill empty seat on Council. Mr. Mercer signed the Oath of Office and the Conflict of Interest Forms.

Roll Call; Mercer, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. All attending.

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

Motion made by Waggoner to elect Calkins as President of the City Council. Motion seconded by Fleischmann. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker made the following reappointed and appointed positions for Council approval; reappoint Don Tripe to 4 year term on Community Redevelopment Board, reappoint Russ Pfeil to 4 year term on the Planning Commission, ,reappointed Dave Pfeil to a 4 year term on the Board of Variance and Zoning Adjustment, reappointed Jim Miller to a 4 year term on the Tree Board, appointed Rich Knutson to a 4 year term on the Tree Board, appointed Toni Torrey to a 4 year term on the Library Board, appointed Cora Guthrie to replace Marge Freas on the Housing Authority Board, reappointed James Long to a 5 year term on the Housing Authority Board, appointed Wilma Nash, resident to a 5 year term on the Housing Authority Board, named Health Board Members as Mayor, President of Council, Chris Becker, Allen Van Driel to 1 year terms, reappointed Tony Anderson to 4 year term on Housing Rehabilitation Board, reappoint Harold Smolik to 4 year term on Airport Advisory Board, City Administrator Bill Hogeland, City Superintendent Everett Hunter, Municipal Clerk/Treasurer Michael Richman, City Attorney Pat Duncan, Building Inspector/Zoning Admin Everett Hunter, Designated Banks Harlan County-Alma and Community Bank-Alma, City Engineer and Street Engineer Tagge Engineering Consultants.

Motion to approve reappointments and appointed positions by Mayor as stated made by Waggoner seconded by Calkins. Mercer abstained from voting upon designated banks. Motion Carried.

Other topics of discussion included; report that gas prices declined from last month by about one half, appreciation banquet date not set yet, report and comments upon hiking biking trail project informational signs, mileage blocks, sponsorship of other projects, possible gazebo and volunteer help with other projects in connection with trail. City Administrator to check into to all proposals.

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

___________________________ ATTEST: _____________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD OF THE CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 16^th, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 16^th day of November 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Lakin. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Sam Gillette, Marc Mercer, Ron Hawley, Ginger Jensen and Harold Smolik.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of November 16^th 2004 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 Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the November 2, 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoice listing. Clerk reported that there were no changes on the listing.

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 16TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		11/16/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 100.25
		11/16/04	Main Street Printing	election ballots	$ 57.60
		11/16/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 1,276.82
	3555	11/16/04	Oxford Standard	subscription	$ 19.00
		11/16/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 275.25
	308	11/16/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 423.26
		11/16/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 52.57
	60806	11/16/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 53.95
		11/16/04	Michael Richman	dental--eye insurance	$ 180.00
		11/16/04	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 173.54
		11/16/04	Francotyp-Postailia	postage machine expense	$ 573.50
		11/16/04	Business World Products	office supplies	$ 9.42
		11/16/04	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin	legal fees	$ 1,000.00
34467		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,467.95
34468		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 1,614.24
c-card		11/15/04	Gordmans Store	office supplies	$ 25.62
c-card		11/12/04	Midwest Wood Specialties	community pub--chamber	$ 225.19
					$ 9,528.16
			STREET
		11/16/04	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 114.00
	14526	11/16/04	Motorsports Repair & Sales	r & m equipment	$ 247.29
		11/16/04	Ray McAtee	cement work	$ 470.00
					$ 831.29
			LIBRARY
34457		11/3/04	Highsmith Company	supplies	$ 21.67
34458		11/3/04	Follette Software	miscellaneous expense	$ 240.00
34459		11/3/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 78.75
34460		11/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 227.55
34461		11/3/04	Modern Methods	copier service agreement	$ 28.81
34462		11/3/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 151.32
34463		11/3/04	LaDonna Schluterbusch	travel & meal	$ 204.47
34464		11/3/04	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 64.98
34465		11/3/04	Ingram	books	$ 334.59
34466		11/3/04	Columbia House	videos	$ 23.26
					$ 1,375.40
			FIRE
		11/16/04	LINWELD	chemicals--gas	$ 31.73
		11/16/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 56.10
		11/16/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 37.11
		11/16/04	Apria Healthcare	chemicals--gas	$ 17.00
		11/16/04	Nebraska Safety Fire Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 100.00
		11/16/04	Aramark Services	building maint---cleaning	$ 14.41
		11/16/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.13
	10685	11/16/04	Builders Choice	grounds maint--driveway	$ 143.02
					$ 422.50
			PARK
	33161	11/16/04	Benjamins Landscaping	r & m equipment	$ 61.20
34467		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 450.93
					$ 512.13
			AUDITORIUM
		11/16/04	Aramark	building maint---cleaning	$ 42.70
					$ 42.70
			SHOP
		11/16/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 60.98
					$ 60.98
			POLICE
		11/16/04	Harlan County Treasurer	contract labor	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 16TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
		11/16/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 68.07
		11/16/04	Bossleman Energy	fuel	$ 83.02
		11/16/04	American Meter	line maint	$ 541.42
		11/16/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 1,304.40
20570		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,957.01
20571		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 135.43
		11/16/04	National Public Gas Agency	cost of gas	$ 23,045.97
					$ 28,135.32
			WATER
		11/16/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 46.17
		11/16/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 827.20
	10799	11/16/04	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 14.01
20570		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,133.77
20571		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 99.22
					$ 3,120.37
			WASTEWATER
		11/16/04	State Dept Environmental Quality	certificate	$ 150.00
		11/16/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 6.13
		11/16/04	City Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 626.84
20570		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 1,156.98
20571		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 53.91
					$ 1,993.86
			R.V.PARK
		11/16/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 56.68
	10760	11/16/04	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 40.26
20570		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 592.08
					$ 689.02
			PAYROLL
		11/16/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,536.20
1064		11/3/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,285.34
1065		11/10/04	State Dept Revenue	nebraska monthly withholding	$ 817.96
					$ 6,639.50
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSES
		11/16/04	Hogeland Market	groc--cigs	$ 150.24
		11/16/04	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 130.00
		11/16/04	Frito Lay	groc--cigs	$ 59.51
		11/16/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 85.40
		11/16/04	United Distillers	concession	$ 175.00
EFT		11/8/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 138.30
EFT		11/8/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 59.80
EFT		10/18/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 18.40
EFT		11/2/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 27.00
EFT		11/2/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 210.12
EFT		11/4/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 123.90
		11/16/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 34.66
		11/16/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 60.00
		11/16/04	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 456.36
		11/16/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 61.94
		11/16/04	Davis Sun & Turf	r & m equipment	$ 13.04
		11/16/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 72.65
		11/16/04	Toby Thulin	contract labor	$ 765.00
2492		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,211.81
2493		11/3/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 94.78
					$ 5,947.91

Alma Golf Board members Janna Tripe and Hop McCue names were presented to the City Council for approval to serve three year terms on the Golf Board. After discussion it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to approve the two presented names to serve three year terms on the Alma Golf Board. Motion Carried.

Alma Golf Board membership qualifications discussion included; review of golf board ordinance o5-212-1, possible need to change ordinance wording, number of members on board, terms of members on board, wording in ordinance about being a citizen of Alma, comments about possible extending limits of living in Alma to zoning one mile radius, comments about possible having members of Golf Board who are not citizens of Alma and suggestions heard about making all board membership terms running the same with fiscal year. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to change ordinance wording allowing Golf Board members living within one mile radius to serve on board and also to allow Golf Board to have two members on board that are living outside of the City. Motion Carried. It was suggested to look into State Statutes to make sure that all proposed changes to ordinance are legal. Also discussed was having Golf Board terms run the same as other boards of the City. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to amend first motion on Golf Board to also read that golf board terms begin on calendar year as other boards terms are started. Motion Carried.

Airport advisory board members Harold Smolik and Ron Hawley visited with the Mayor and Council about the need to have Council approve airport hanger plans and also the need to authorize advertisement for bidding on airport hanger project. Topics brought up and discussed concerning requests included; drawings of proposed facility, maps of proposed area, description given on make up of hanger, use of four stalls and other area explained, position of placement of building explained, possible future additions to building explained, future fencing of area concerns comments heard, time frame of signing of contract explained and comments on possible upgrades to whole area heard. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to approve airport hanger plans and to also authorize advertisement for bids on the hanger project. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished discussion included; report of meeting Thursday November 18^th 2004 to open bids on trails project, alternate changes to plans explained, possible extension of time frame on completion date explained, possible use of culvert instead of bridge explained, suggested to use September 30, 2005 as completion date okayed, no personnel issues, report of interest shown on dentist office use, report on locker plant selling heard, highway frontage report given, other lots that are for sale on highway comments, electrical evaluation report progress comments, work that is being done on housing rehab report given, elevator demolition report given and report on property that is going to be cleaned up.

There being no other agenda business for discussion the Mayor opened the floor to any other discussion and comments. Topics brought up included; auditorium chair racks, chairs and racks from golf course comments, recognition banquet proposed date, location of banquet comments and comments and questions asked by citizen on a variety of subjects.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of November l6, 2004. Motion Carried.

___________________________ ATTEST: __________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 2, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 2^nd day of November 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner and Calkins. Also attending the meeting were; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ginger Jensen, Kerri Sheldon and Sam Gillette.

Mayor Haeker called the meeting of November 2, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the October 19^th 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor opens the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. There was no discussion to be had on the presented claims and invoices listing.

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 2ND, 2004__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 77.55
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.12
		11/2/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 10.00
		11/2/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint--cleaning	$ 50.00
		11/2/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 5.94
		11/2/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 6.79
		11/2/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 394.29
		11/2/04	League of Nebraska Municipalities	handbook	$ 51.87
		11/2/04	Aramark	clothing	$ 176.71
		11/2/04	Nebraska Co-op Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		11/2/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 142.13
		11/2/04	Fort Dearborn Ins	insurance	$ 19.20
		11/2/04	Flower Patch	office supplies	$ 58.99
		11/2/04	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	annual support	$ 350.00
34425		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.53
34426		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 143.71
34428		10/25/04	Nebraska Dept Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.50
c-card		10/22/04	Captains table	meal 10/20/04	$ 17.64
c-card		10/22/04	Captains table	meal 10/19/04	$ 20.64
					$ 4,674.61
			STREET
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,845.00
		11/2/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 6.19
		11/2/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 94.79
		11/2/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 60.01
		11/2/04	Murphy Tractor & Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 25.05
		11/2/04	Motorsports Repair & Sales	r & m equipment	$ 149.85
		11/2/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	gravel	$ 455.30
		11/2/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 2,193.77
34428		10/25/04	Nebraska Dept Labor	unemployment ins	$ 3.61
					$ 4,833.57
			FIRE
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 237.07
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 92.23
		11/2/04	Bosselman, Inc.	fuel	$ 58.84
		11/2/04	Green Country Enterprises	building maint--cleaning	$ 40.00
		11/2/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint--cleaning	$ 175.00
					$ 603.14
			PARK
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 54.75
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 102.30
		11/2/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 93.15
		11/2/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 59.97
		11/2/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-oil-supplies	$ 30.19
		11/2/04	D & D Industries	mulch for landscaping project	$ 838.00
		11/2/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 1.61
34425		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 579.76
34428		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 3.60
					$ 1,763.33
			SHOP
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 87.53
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 141.64
		11/2/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 72.65
		11/2/04	FastPro	medical supplies	$ 84.87
		11/2/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 32.65
					$ 419.34


Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 2ND, 2004__
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LIBRARY
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 41.13
		11/2/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 6.60
34425		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,388.92
34428		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 2.64
					$ 2,439.29
			POOL
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 84.06
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 21.62
34428		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 13.19
34429		10/25/04	State Department of Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 38.42
					$ 157.29
			RECREATION
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 56.23
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 29.56
					$ 85.79
			AUDITORIUM
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 67.13
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 79.46
		11/2/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint--cleaning	$ 175.00
					$ 321.59
			LANDFILL
		11/2/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.21
		11/2/04	South Central Sanitation	service	$ 7,876.88
					$ 7,878.09
			AIRPORT
34427		10/25/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
			GAS
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
		11/2/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-equipment	$ 61.84
		11/2/04	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 10.00
		11/2/04	Everett Hunter	mileage	$ 39.44
		11/2/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		11/2/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		11/2/04	Bosselman Inc.	fuel-equipment	$ 45.91
		11/2/04	National Public Gas Agency	cost of gas	$ 12,339.86
20546		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,968.96
20547		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 135.99
20549		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 2.60
20550		10/25/04	State Department of Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 978.21
					$ 16,660.85
			SEWER
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 376.26
		11/2/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-equipment	$ 31.01
		11/2/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 9.60
20546		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,157.71
20547		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 53.95
20549		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.30
20550		10/25/04	State Department of Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 400.31
					$ 2,030.14
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	McDermott refund applied	$ 100.00
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	Aregi refund applied	$ 35.51
		11/2/04	Ted Aregi	refund	$ 14.49
					$ 150.00
Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: NOV 2ND, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			WATER
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 697.11
		11/2/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 118.73
		11/2/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 16.17
		11/2/04	Agri Co-op	building maint--cleaning	$ 140.42
		11/2/04	National Waterworks	line maint	$ 303.54
		11/2/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 82.33
		11/2/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 16.20
		11/2/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 139.60
		11/2/04	State of NE HHS Laboratory	water testing	$ 30.00
		11/2/04	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 92.89
		11/2/04	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 1,886.27
20546		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,117.07
20547		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 98.44
20548		10/25/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 796.15
20549		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.30
20550		10/25/04	State Department of Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 1,058.68
					$ 7,594.90
			R V PARK
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 342.50
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 171.07
		11/2/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 36.32
		11/2/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 6.39
		11/2/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 139.92
		11/2/04	PinPoint	cable t.v.	$ 38.45
20549		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.65
20550		10/25/04	State Department of Revenue	sales-city-use-lodging tax	$ 380.69
					$ 1,116.99

			PAYROLL
1062		10/20/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,248.53
1063		10/20/04	State Department Revenue	nebraska w/h	$ 645.73
					$ 1,894.26
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSES
		11/2/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cigs	$ 112.22
		11/2/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 106.50
		11/2/04	City of Alma	liquor license	$ 502.00
		11/2/04	Fort Dearborn Ins	insurance	$ 9.60
		11/2/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 50.99
		11/2/04	Zellar Zulauf Furniture	r & m equipment	$ 17.95
		11/2/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 107.56
		11/2/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 226.37
		11/2/04	Air Quality Engineering	building maint	$ 218.20
		11/2/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,094.48
		11/2/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 128.22
		11/2/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 112.34
		11/2/04	Arrow Seed Company	chemicals	$ 321.95
		11/2/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 8.20
		11/2/04	Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 152.34
		11/2/04	United Distillers Products	concessions	$ 285.15
EFT		10/25/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 270.60
EFT		10/25/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 132.80
EFT		10/18/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 16.60
2456		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,140.39
2457		10/20/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.78
2458		10/25/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment Ins	$ 12.57
2459		10/25/04	State Department Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 920.70
					$ 8,042.51
			HOUSING REHAB PAYMENTS
		11/2/04	App # 402 Batt Construction	housing rehab	$ 700.00
		11/2/04	App # 402 Lifetime Impression	housing rehab	$ 6,667.02
		11/2/04	App # 404 Valley Plumbing Heating	housing rehab	$ 3,631.00
		11/2/04	App # 404 Mass Construction	housing rehab	$ 3,719.00
		11/2/04	Community Development Services	clearance testing	$ 250.00
					$ 14,967.02

Mayor and Council were presented with a proposal from Kent Shaffer to sell the Locker plant to the City of Alma for of price of $15,000.00 plus improvements of $l,000.00 for a total of $16,000.00. Question was brought up if this purpose was budgeted for, which it was reported that it was. Topics of discussion brought up concerning proposal included; make up of inside of building explained, possible need of inspection of building, possibility of installing door between locker plant and Auditorium comments hear, use of area by wellness committee comments, need to draw up legal paperwork pertaining to proposed purchase, time frame considered on contract, clean-up of building by current owner needed and comments hear about possible problems with parking for events around the area. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to okay to purchase building with the improvement for the asking price of $16,000.00. Motion Carried.

A one day liquor license request from the Alma Rotary Organization for use December 6, 2004 for their annual Rotary Winterfest to be held at the City Auditorium was presented for consideration and action. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said request. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve the one day liquor license request of the Alma Rotary Organization.

Council was presented a proposal for possible Commercial Development capabilities with selling of highway frontage property south of existing ball diamonds. Topics of discussion upon proposal included; location of frontage property, maps of property, interested parties in commercial development of properties, rough measurements looked at, possible need of survey work for exact measurements, possibility of putting restriction on types of businesses interested, parking lot areas discussed, legal issues that need to looked into, zoning questions and changes that need to be addressed, possible advertisement for bids on property, comments about City build development area then lease, utilities concerns questions, comments on existing road south of area and possible changes in route, possibility of moving of existing ball diamond area for more frontage property and the need to look into other areas for possible expansion. It was decided by all to move forward on proposal of highway frontage development.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; report given on re-bidding of hiking biking trail progress, report of scheduled pre construction meeting for all interested on November 9, 2004 at the City Office, no comments or discussion on personnel or economic development at this time, report given on how housing rehab projects are progressing and a report on Board of Health meeting issues and how progressing.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor asked for any other comments for discussion. Topics brought up included; evaluation of electrical system status report, landscaping project report, upcoming airport meeting pertaining to hanger proposals, legal work being done on Keslar property report given, wellness committee report given and report that NRD is moving into new location.

There being no other items of discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the meeting of November 2, 2004. Motion Carried.

_________________________________ ATTEST: __________________________

Mayor City Clerrk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 19, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 19^th day of October, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner and Calkins. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Ginger Jensen, Sam Gillette, Joe Torrey and three interested skate boarders.

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 and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereinafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of October 19^th 2004 to order and following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the October 5, 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Clerk reported that there were no changes to be made. Countryman bill was explained, fire department interest and principle bill was explained and explanation of what work was done by Bill’s plumbing was given.

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 19TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,498.84
		10/19/04	Countryman Associates	gasb 34 format work	$ 3,500.00
	60337	10/19/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 215.76
		10/19/04	Business World Products	office supplies	$ 9.70
		10/19/04	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 29.32
		10/19/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 251.63
		10/19/04	Bill Hogeland	dental	$ 55.00
		10/19/04	League of Nebraska Muni	league membership dues	$ 1,019.00
		10/19/04	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,276.82
		10/19/04	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		10/19/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 267.82
		10/19/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 428.29
		10/19/04	Aramark	uniforms	$ 173.57
		10/19/04	Omaha World Herald	subscription	$ 13.00
34394		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 4,316.87
34395		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 178.44
		10/19/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 6.18
					$ 14,240.24
			GENERAL--HOUSING REHAB
		10/19/04	Community Development Services	general administration	$ 850.00
		10/19/04	Claim #403	housing rehab	$ 16,368.49
		10/19/04	Claim #402	housing rehab	$ 5,234.00
					$ 22,452.49
			STREET
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 2,021.58
	12063	10/19/04	Valley Plumbing Heating	sign maint	$ 62.85
		10/19/04	ALPO Custom Ag Services	chemical spraying	$ 383.40
		10/19/04	The Island Supply	equipment R & M	$ 270.50
		10/19/04	Great Plains One Call	line locates	$ 139.66
34394		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 339.10
					$ 3,217.09
			LIBRARY
		10/19/04	Wagoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 784.11
34384		10/6/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 105.00
34385		10/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 416.39
34386		10/6/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 149.55
34387		10/6/04	Modern Methods Inc.	miscellaneous expense	$ 28.81
34388		10/6/04	Ebsco Subscription Service	magazines	$ 775.18
34389		10/6/04	Nebraska Library Commission	books	$ 1,204.08
34390		10/6/04	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 38.93
34391		10/6/04	Scholastic Library	books	$ 162.50
34392		10/6/04	Ingram	books	$ 223.63
34393		10/6/04	Follette Software	miscellaneous expense	$ 180.00
					$ 4,068.18
			AUDITORIUM
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 955.13
		10/19/04	NE DOL/Boiler Inspection Program	boiler inspection	$ 30.00
		10/19/04	Aramark	cleaning supplies	$ 42.70
					$ 1,027.83
			SHOP
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 313.00
		10/19/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 53.50
					$ 366.50
			PARK
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 466.27
		10/19/04	Advantage Building Supply	equipment rent--landscaping	$ 110.00
34394		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 563.66
					$ 1,139.93
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 19TH , 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 2,423.32
		10/19/04	Bill's Plumbing	building maint	$ 639.23
		10/19/04	Apria Healthcare	chemicals	$ 25.50
		10/19/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 37.11
		10/19/04	York State Bank Trust	prin & int final payment	$ 1,026.40
		10/19/04	Aramark	cleaning- build maint	$ 14.41
		10/19/04	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 60.00
					$ 4,225.97
			POOL
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 700.21
		10/19/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 45.30
		10/19/04	Deterding Classic Pool & Spa	equipment r & m	$ 58.70
					$ 804.21
			RECREATION
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 596.96
					$ 596.96
			LANDFILL
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 304.93
					$ 304.93
			POLICE
		10/19/04	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
			AIRPORT
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 580.82
					$ 580.82
			GAS
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,313.30
		10/19/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,264.00
		10/19/04	Good Samaritan Outreach	drug testing	$ 35.00
	346724	10/19/04	T & S Tire & Auto	equipment r & m	$ 203.50
	808086	10/19/04	ADP Screening & Selection	drug screen	$ 50.00
		10/19/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 67.13
		10/19/04	Everett Hunter	dental	$ 465.00
		10/19/04	League of Nebraska Muni	utilities section membership	$ 430.00
20532		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,326.98
20533		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 130.85
					$ 7,285.76
			WATER
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,303.62
		10/19/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 827.20
	S70945	10/19/04	Dutton-Lainson	line maint	$ 1,765.94
		10/19/04	Julie Hansen	dental	$ 270.72
		10/19/04	Department Health & Human Res	renewal water operator license	$ 94.00
20532		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,518.38
20533		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.85
					$ 6,874.71
			SEWER
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 487.24
		10/19/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 626.84
		10/19/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 6.13
20532		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,117.89
20533		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 52.10
					$ 2,290.20


Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 19TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RV PARK
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 451.75
		10/19/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 45.49
20532		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.07
					$ 1,089.31
			PAYROLL
		10/19/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,495.80
1060		10/6/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,294.78
					$ 5,790.58
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSES
		10/19/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cigs	$ 118.79
		10/19/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 66.00
		10/19/04	United Distillers Products	concessions	$ 439.96
		10/19/04	Sterling Distribution Co.	concessions	$ 152.05
		10/19/04	Wild Bill's Foods	groc-cigs	$ 42.96
		10/19/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 84.60
EFT		10/11/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 156.20
EFT		10/4/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 117.50
EFT		10/4/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 27.00
EFT		10/4/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 127.80
EFT		10/4/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 81.50
		10/19/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,932.84
		10/19/04	Patriot Public Finance	beverage cart	$ 290.25
2446		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,523.79
2447		10/6/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.78
					$ 7,256.02

Joe Torrey and three interested skate boarders visited with the Mayor and Council about approval to pursue the possibility of a skating facility in the City of Alma. Topics brought up and discussed concerning the proposed project included; need of designated place to skate, suggested areas for facility pictures looked at, possible use of grant monies to help with project, community support needed on proposal, organizational input needed, areas looked at need of clean-up and cement work comments, obstacles that would or could be used at facility, make-up of obstacles explained, insurance liability questions asked, concerns expressed concerning liability insurance, protective devices for individuals and obstacles questions, fenced in area needed for facility, appropriate signage for facility comments, cost of insurance per obstacle explained, equipment needed, size of area concerns, volunteer man power to help build proposed facility, need final design of proposal and need of insurance questions answers. Also brought up was the possibility of business opportunity in connection with facility. Mayor and Council thanked all for the presentation and informed them that they would look into insurance questions and report back at a future time.

Hiking Biking Trail report included; notice of re-advertising construction bidding in the HC Journal on October 28, 2004, November 4^th, 2004 and November 11, 2004 issues, pre bid meeting for November 9^th, 2004 to answer any questions, bids to due on November 19, 2004 at 2;00 p.m., more flexibility given in bidding, possible re-do of pedestrian bridge concerns, clearing of trail area to help with clearing a grubbing concerns and designate the City Compost areas as the site for cleared trees and shrubs.

Personnel discussion included discussion upon a budgeted cost of living adjustment for employees with across the board proposal of 3.5% increase. Motion made by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to approve the cost of living increase of 3.5% effective the first payroll of November 2004. Upon roll call vote the following voted YES; Fleischmann, Waggoner and Calkins. Voting NO: Lakin. Motion Carried.

Economic Development discussion included a presented letter from Kent Shaffer to sell the locker plant to the City of Alma for $16,000.00. It was decided to put the subject of locker plant on the next City Council meeting for action. Also a report was given upon the progress of electric system evaluation.

Housing rehab work report was given to Mayor and Council about the work that has been done and the progress of work still to be done.

Board of Health issues discussion included; report of scheduled date of November 15, 2004 for demolition of old elevator by Burlington Northern and also a report about how meter readers are looking for areas of concern on the meter routes.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor asked for any other items of discussion to be brought up. Topics brought up and discussed included; Keslar property status, legal issues concerning property concerns expressed, culvert installation request withdrawn, need to clean up area by City on proposed site of culvert work, information handed out to all on what can and can’t be picked up by trash hauling company, need to place this information in paper for all to know requested, possibility of joining Trails Council comments, nuisance letters that have been sent out report given, landscaping work progress report given, tire collection figures explained, lumber yard salvage of wood concerns expressed and public question answered about next regular Council meeting being held on November 2, 2004 election day.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the meeting of October 19, 2004. Motion Carried.

_________________________ ATTEST: __________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 5, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 5^th day of October 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Sam Gillette, Lawrence Leopold and Ginger Jensen.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of October 5^th, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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 Lakin seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the September 14^th, 2004 regular meeting be approved as written except for the bill presented for payment by Burge for sewer backup cleaning in the amount of $224.00 which is to be stricken from bills to be paid. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Comments about bill from Bill’s plumbing not being complete heard, question upon bill from EDM equipment answered, question about re-submitting bill from Burge on sewer back-up cleaning heard, report about insurance company not paying the bill because of not being due to error by City, regular sewer line maintenance report given, homeowner insurance comments and problem of back up discussed. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to not re-submit the bill from Burge on clean-up. Motion Carried.

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 5TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		10/5/04	Office Solutions	Office supplies	$ 316.80
		10/5/04	Aramark Services	uniform expense	$ 264.04
		10/5/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 50.00
	752	10/5/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 13.73
		10/5/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 29.25
		10/5/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		10/5/04	International Code Council	building inspection codes	$ 100.00
	21471	10/5/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 8.19
		10/5/04	Bill Hogeland	deduct insurance	$ 250.00
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget services	$ 92.81
		10/5/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 26.67
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 117.39
		10/5/04	Kearney Hub	subscription	$ 57.00
		10/5/04	All Tell	phone service	$ 52.57
34351		9/22/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,090.53
34352		9/22/04	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 143.71
c-card		9/13/04	frontier promarket	fuel	$ 48.01
c-card		9/13/04	perkins restaurant	meal	$ 11.99
c-card		9/13/04	Whiskey Creek	meal	$ 21.70
c-card		9/15/04	Whiskey Creek	meal	$ 23.89
c-card		9/14/04	perkins restaurant	meal	$ 11.38
c-card		9/16/04	perkins restaurant	meal	$ 13.31
c-card		9/16/04	Sidney KFC/Taco Bell	meal	$ 8.75
c-card		9/16/04	Mirastar	fuel	$ 42.35
c-card		9/15/04	Hampton Inn & Suites	room	$ 282.24
c-card		10/1/04	K-402-002--Hastings	meal	$ 6.42
		10/5/01	Keep Nebraska Beautiful	membership	$ 50.00
					$ 5,180.93
			STREET
	253731	10/5/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 18.19
	14933	10/5/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	stockpile gravel	$ 386.78
		10/5/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 5.05
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget services	$ 92.81
34351		9/22/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 482.28
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,862.56
		10/5/04	Agri Co-op	chem-fuel	$ 281.64
34354		9/28/04	EDM Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 5,807.15
					$ 8,936.46
			LIBRARY
		10/5/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 6.60
		10/5/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 41.61
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget services	$ 92.81
34351		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,474.61
					$ 2,615.63
			FIRE
	35020	10/5/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 18.09
		10/5/04	LINWELD	chem-gas	$ 28.90
		10/5/04	AllTell	cell phone service	$ 23.13
		10/5/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 175.00
		10/5/04	Green Country Enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		10/5/04	K-Lawn	grounds maint	$ 17.00
		10/5/04	Lincoln Benefit Life	insurance	$ 897.50
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget services	$ 92.81
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 104.30
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 290.47
					$ 1,687.20

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 5TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SHOP
		10/5/04	Agri Co-op	supplies	$ 7.39
	253439	10/5/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 38.41
		10/5/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 9.11
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expenses	$ 92.81
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 119.98
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 90.94
					$ 358.64
			PARK
	35049	10/5/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 89.56
	200040	10/5/04	L. & S. Sprinklers	grounds equipment maint	$ 110.85
	253642	10/5/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 22.98
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expenses	$ 92.81
	32426	10/5/04	Benjamin's landscaping	r & m equipment	$ 34.98
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 146.24
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 58.74
		10/5/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-chem-supplies	$ 500.30
34351		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.17
					$ 1,700.63
			RECREATION
	21468	10/5/04	Trustworthy Hardware	grounds maint	$ 6.87
	253506	10/5/04	S & W Auto Parts	grounds maint	$ 35.36
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expenses	$ 92.81
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 345.86
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 40.64
					$ 521.54
			POOL
	22002	10/5/04	Trustworthy Hardware	paint	$ 6.78
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expenses	$ 92.81
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 1,651.95
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 277.08
					$ 2,028.62
			LANDFILL
		10/5/04	South Central Sanitation	trash service	$ 7,914.23
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expenses	$ 92.81
34355		9/30/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	waste reduction & recycling fee	$ 25.00
34351		9/22/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 612.39
					$ 8,644.43
			AUDITORIUM
		10/5/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 175.00
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expenses	$ 92.81
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 62.85
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 52.50
					$ 383.16
			POLICE
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expenses	$ 92.81
					$ 92.81
			AIRPORT
34353		9/28/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50
			PAYROLL
1059		9/22/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,092.06
					$ 1,092.06



Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 5TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GAS
		10/5/04	National Public Gas Agency	cost of gas	$ 13,861.12
		10/5/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 50.00
		10/5/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		10/5/04	Industrial Sales	line maint	$ 58.33
	20546	10/5/04	Washington Pipeline Letter	renewals	$ 318.00
	310090	10/5/04	Phillipsburg Homestore	gas supplies	$ 1.00
		10/5/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expense	$ 92.82
		10/5/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 3.18
		10/5/04	U.S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
20492		9/17/04	National Public Gas Agency	cost of gas	$ 15,697.47
20493		9/22/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 1,121.03
20494		9/22/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,858.36
20495		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 130.85
					$ 34,570.20
			WATER
	34839	10/5/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 84.82
		10/5/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 16.20
		10/5/04	Nebraska Rural Water Association	registration--conference	$ 60.00
	1152.63	10/5/04	State of NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 39.00
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 16.17
		10/5/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 139.60
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expense	$ 92.82
		10/5/04	Julie Hansen	dental insurance	$ 264.41
		10/5/04	Everett Hunter	mileage	$ 197.27
	85873	10/5/04	T & S Tire and Auto	r & m equipment	$ 64.95
	22039	10/5/04	Trustworthy Hardware	building maint--wells	$ 27.11
		10/5/04	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		10/5/04	Agri Co-op	supplies	$ 7.77
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,277.04
	253659	10/5/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 15.45
		10/5/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 7.10
		10/5/04	Dutton-Lainson	line maint	$ 237.94
20493		9/22/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 932.91
20494		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,040.38
20495		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 94.89
20496		9/28/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 658.21
					$ 6,574.04
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	gayle kovar refund applied	$ 100.00
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	terry klein refund applied	$ 100.00
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	buddy reed refund applied	$ 100.00
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	robert williams refund applied	$ 100.00
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	nansi navarro reund applied	$ 100.00
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	joyce voight refund applied	$ 43.13
		10/5/04	Joyce Voight	refund	$ 56.87
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	alma bowling alley refund applied	$ 98.30
		10/5/04	Alma Bowling Rich Soderholm	refund	$ 1.70
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	travis shriver refund applied	$ 49.71
		10/5/04	Trais Shriver	refund	$ 50.29
					$ 800.00



Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: OCT 5TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			TRAILER COURT
	34957	10/5/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 68.26
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 292.27
		10/5/04	State Of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city use-tax---lodging tax	$ 460.29
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expense	$ 92.81
	22056	10/5/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 16.74
20497		09/28//04	KRVN/River	printing & publish	$ 147.24
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 834.54
	253653	10/5/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 39.37
	751	10/5/04	Hanna Variety	building maint	$ 14.77
		10/5/04	PinPoint	cable t.v.	$ 43.45
					$ 2,009.74
			SEWER
		10/5/04	Agri Co-op	equip-fuel	$ 93.99
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expense	$ 92.82
		10/5/04	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 436.26
		10/5/04	State Of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use-tax	$ 397.71
20494		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,137.79
20495		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 53.02
		10/5/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
					$ 2,521.19
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSES
		10/5/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cigs	$ 149.38
		10/5/04	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 82.50
	3331	10/5/04	Michael Huggins	budget expense	$ 92.82
		10/5/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
		10/5/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,920.81
		10/5/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 201.82
		10/5/04	Agri Co-op	r & m supplies fuel	$ 394.52
	692	10/5/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 185.92
		10/5/04	All Tell	cell phone service	$ 50.94
		10/5/04	Midwest Turf	r & m equipment	$ 42.96
		10/5/04	R & R Products, Inc	r & m equipment	$ 19.40
		10/5/04	Frito Lay	groc-cigs	$ 45.52
		10/5/04	Fastpro International	building supplies	$ 69.32
		10/5/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 100.46
		10/5/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 99.00
EFT		9/15/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 71.30
EFT		9/24/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 145.40
EFT		9/13/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 172.20
EFT		9/20/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 285.25
EFT		9/27/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 117.50
EFT		9/27/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 81.50
2430		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,343.43
2429		9/22/04	State Of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use-tax	$ 1,242.97
2431		9/22/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
					$ 7,974.24

A one day liquor license request for use at the annual Pheasants Forever banquet November 6, 2004 at the City Auditorium was presented to Council for action. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said license request. Motion made by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to approve the one day license request. Motion Carried.

A one day liquor license request from Dug Out Bar & Grill for use October 23, 2004 for a wedding reception to be held at the Johnson Center was presented to Council for action. 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 the one day liquor license request. Motion Carried.

Hiking Biking Trail discussion included; report given on the two bids received and the large difference between them and the engineers estimate, mobilization figures discussed, clearing and grubbing figures discussed, paving amount discussed, report about overage of approximately $70,000.00 in funding problem, comments from Nebraska Game and Parks relayed, comments for program consultant relayed, recommendation from them that the City should reject the two bids received and re-advertise bids on project, need of better definition of project needed, need to search area around City for contractors input and need to check with all contractors who received plans on project for input. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to reject two bids received and to re-advertise bid. Motion Carried.

No personnel issues to discuss at this time, no report to be given on economic development issues, housing rehab report given that progress is being made on rehab homes, and no board of health issues to discuss because of no meeting held due to lack of quorum.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor to any discussion. Topics brought up included; report from Burlington Railroad tha clean up of old depot has moved up on priority list to get done, comments heard about the metal on the building that is coming off, accounts receivable comments expressed, skating at the City Auditorium status, comments heard to run skating rink on a weekly basis until status of skating is known and no comments heard from public attending meeting.

There being no other topics of discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the regular meeting of October 5, 2004. Motion Carried.

_____________________________ ATTEST; ___________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 14, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 14^th day of September, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Fleischmann, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Sam Gillette, Michael Huggins and Dale Harsin.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of September 14, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the August 14, 2004 regular meeting and the minutes of the September 2, 2004 Special meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opens the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Question arose upon bill from Countryman Associates on GASB requirements, need to table payment until details of bill are found out and question about computer purchase at library.

Motion 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 except Countryman Associates bill which is tabled until more information is had. Motion Carried.

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT--14TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		9/14/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 367.47
		9/14/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		9/14/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 266.74
		9/14/04	All-Tell	cell phone	$ 53.96
		9/14/04	Republican Valley Animal Center	animal care	$ 10.50
					$
		9/14/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 142.20
		9/14/04	Fraser Stryker Meusy	legal electric system work	$ 341.50
		9/14/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 15.58
		9/14/04	Hanna Variety	office supplies	$ 9.97
		9/14/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 122.99
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.12
		9/14/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 67.96
		9/14/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning building r & m	$ 70.00
		9/14/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,277.22
		9/14/04	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 353.95
34295		8/25/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.53
34296		8/25/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 143.71
34312		9/8/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,359.64
34313		9/8/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 156.21
c-card		8/26/04	Pizza Hut Albion	meals	$ 17.87
c-card		8/26/04	Hobby Lobby #22	office supplies	$ 19.07
		9/14/04	Duncan Duncan Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
					$ 14,463.39
			STREET
		9/14/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 106.30
		9/14/04	Great Plains One Call	line locate	$ 120.00
		9/14/04	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 228.50
		9/14/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 151.24
		9/14/04	Ralph Journey	equipment purchase	$ 35.28
		9/14/04	BARCO Municipal Products	signs	$ 494.41
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,862.56
		9/14/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 13.63
		9/14/04	Agri Co-op	fuel--tools	$ 350.37
		9/14/04	Murphy Tractor & Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 57.31
34295		8/25/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 602.84
34312		9/8/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 542.55
c-card		8/26/04	Total Tool Supply	tools	$ 42.54
					$ 4,607.53
			LIBRARY
		9/14/04	Fort Dearborne Life	insurance	$ 6.60
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 40.16
34295		08//25/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,049.26
34299		9/8/04	Dell Computer Corp	equipment purchase	$ 807.80
34300		9/8/04	NLA/NEMA 2004 Conference	prof & school	$ 80.00
34301		9/8/04	LaDonna Schluterbusch	travel expense	$ 40.88
34302		9/8/04	General Glass of Holdrege	window installation	$ 4,331.21
34303		9/8/04	Recorded Books, LLC	books	$ 63.80
34304		9/8/04	Ingram	books	$ 600.70
34035		9/8/04	Micromarketing	videos	$ 11.00
34306		9/8/04	The Library Store	operating supplies	$ 68.08
34307		9/8/04	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
34308		9/8/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 150.37
34309		9/8/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 430.84
34310		9/8/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 65.63
					$ 8,772.52

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT--14TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			FIRE
		9/14/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 13.02
		9/14/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 37.11
		9/14/04	LINWELD	chemicals--gas	$ 29.73
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 110.64
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 274.86
		9/14/04	All-Tell	cell phone	$ 23.13
		9/14/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning building r & m	$ 175.00
		9/14/04	Green Country Enterprises	cleaning building r & m	$ 40.00
		9/14/04	Aramark Services	building cleaning supplies	$ 15.34
		9/14/04	Apria Healthcare, Inc.	chemicals--gas	$ 51.00
		9/14/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 15.85
					$ 785.68
			SHOP
		9/14/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 6.87
		9/14/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 57.14
		9/14/04	Zee Medical Service	supplies	$ 79.10
		9/14/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 16.02
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 102.55
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 97.42
		9/14/04	Agri Co-op	tools--oil	$ 14.82
		9/14/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 4.59
					$ 378.51
			POOL
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 409.81
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 2,316.28
		9/14/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 22.50
		9/14/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 47.44
		9/14/04	Corporate Edge	clothing purchase paid back guards	$ 324.73
		9/14/04	Adolph Kiefer	equipment purchase	$ 131.85
34295		8/25/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,070.12
34297		8/26/04	State Department Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 51.12
34312		9/8/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,430.61
					$ 6,804.46
			PARK
		9/14/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 87.93
		9/14/04	SOS Inc.	equipment rental	$ 100.00
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 139.74
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 60.05
		9/14/04	Agri Co-op	r & m equipment	$ 46.98
34295		8/25/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
34312		9/8/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 579.76
		9/14/04	Dutton Lainson Company	grounds maint	$ 81.89
					$ 1,740.53
			AUDITORIUM
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 58.04
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 60.42
		9/14/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning building r & m	$ 175.00
		9/14/04	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 42.70
					$ 336.16
			AIRPORT
		9/14/04	Alpo Custom Ag Service	grounds maint	$ 400.00
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 413.50
			POLICE
		9/14/04	Harlan County Treasurer	law enforcement	$ 3,468.00

Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT 14TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RECREATION
		9/14/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 24.00
		9/14/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating expenses	$ 4.46
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 623.84
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 43.75
					$ 696.05
			LANDFILL
34311		9/8/04	South Central Sanitation	trash service	$ 7,945.45

			HOUSING REHAB
		9/14/04	Maas Construction	applicant #404	$ 1,588.98
		9/14/04	Appliance Service Center	applicant #403	$ 532.45
		9/14/04	Valley Plumbing & Heating	applicant #406	$ 3,732.00
		9/14/04	Community Development Services	administration services	$ 850.00
					$ 6,703.43
			GAS
		9/14/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 104.00
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
		9/14/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		9/14/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		9/14/04	Everett Hunter	dental	$ 135.00
		9/14/04	National Public Gas	purchase of gas	$ 13,197.54
		9/14/04	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,223.60
		9/14/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 37.00
20455		8/24/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,858.35
20456		08//24/04	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 130.85
20457		8/26/04	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 1,127.82
20460		9/8/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,924.73
20461		9/8/04	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 133.93
		9/14/04	All Tell	cel & on call cell phones	$ 67.48
					$ 22,018.34
			WATER
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,319.49
		9/14/04	Agri Co-op	equipment	$ 2.19
		9/14/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 16.17
		9/14/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 16.20
		9/14/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 139.60
		9/14/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 4.68
		9/14/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 49.50
		9/14/04	State of NE HHS Laboratory	sampling	$ 39.00
		9/14/04	Nebraska Rural Water Association	membership	$ 150.00
		9/14/04	City of Alma Payroll	insurance	$ 827.20
		9/14/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 46.56
		9/14/04	Julie Hansen	dental	$ 241.00
		9/14/04	T & S Tire & Auto	tire r & m	$ 407.00
		9/14/04	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 732.87
20455		8/25/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 1,952.45
20456		8/25/04	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 90.80
20457		8/26/04	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 1,120.37
20458		8/30/04	Harlan County Bank	warrant prin & int payment	$ 13,344.28
20459		8/30/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 512.93
20460		9/8/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,057.32
20461		9/8/04	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 95.67
					$ 23,165.28


Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT 14TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER

		9/14/04	S & W Auto Parts	equipment r & m	$ 28.57
		9/14/04	Agri Co-op	chemicals--grounds maint	$ 371.21
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 477.60
		9/14/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 9.60
		9/14/04	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	r & m equipment	$ 39.02
		9/14/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 6.13
		9/14/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 626.84
20455		8/25/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,078.05
20456		8/25/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 50.25
20457		8/26/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-sales tax	$ 404.87
20460		9/8/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,117.88
20461		9/8/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 52.10
					$ 4,486.12
			TRAILER COURT
		9/14/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 34.87
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 782.72
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 223.64
		9/14/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 26.92
		9/14/04	PinPoint	cable t.v.	$ 38.45
		9/14/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 26.98
		9/14/04	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 14.60
		9/14/04	Frontier	telephone expense	$ 53.07
		9/14/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 70.48
20457		8/26/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city--lodging tax	$ 289.91
20460		9/8/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.08
					$ 2,153.72
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		9/14/04	City Alma Utilities	Marty Rose deposit applied	$ 100.00
		9/14/04	City Alma Utilities	Brooks Ford deposit applied	$ 100.00
		9/14/04	City Alma Utilities	Christine McMichael deposit applied	$ 100.00
		9/14/04	City Alma Utilities	David Danks deposit applied	$ 68.96
		9/14/04	David Danks	deposit refund	$ 31.04
					$ 400.00
			PAYROLL
1055		8/25/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,078.34
1056		9/8/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,124.18
1057		9/13/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	nebraska monthly w/h	$ 676.30
		9/14/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,455.40
					$ 7,334.22
			GOLF COURSE $ GOLF BAR EXPENSES
		9/14/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cigs	$ 495.11
		9/14/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 699.50
		9/14/04	United Distillers	concessions	$ 1,443.53
		9/14/04	Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 465.34
		9/14/04	Finocchiaro Wine Co., Inc.	concessions	$ 115.00
		9/14/04	Cash-Wa Distributing	supplies	$ 94.50
		9/14/04	Frito Lay	groceries	$ 59.28
		9/14/04	Brown Transfer Company	shipping	$ 167.80
EFT		8/23/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 149.42
EFT		8/31/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 59.72
EFT		9/7/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 117.50
EFT		8/16/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 405.90
EFT		8/23/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 249.75

Page 5			CLAIMS DATE: SEPT 14TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			CONTINUED EXPENSES---GOLF
EFT		9/7/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 407.15
EFT		8/30/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 666.90
EFT		8/18/04	Nebraskaland Distributing	concessions	$ 167.60
EFT		8/25/04	Nebraskaland Distributing	concessions	$ 84.75
EFT		9/1/04	Nebraskaland Distributing	concessions	$ 296.10
EFT		9/9/04	Nebraskaland Distributing	concessions	$ 81.50
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 310.30
		9/14/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 573.96
		9/14/04	Sun Turf	operating expenses	$ 51.95
		9/14/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 37.91
		9/14/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 46.57
		9/14/04	Verdican, Inc.	chemicals	$ 168.25
		9/14/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-oil-tools	$ 567.40
		9/14/04	Patriot public financing	beverage cart payment	$ 290.25
		9/14/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 170.00
		9/14/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 9.60
		9/14/04	Hanna Variety	operating expenses	$ 198.75
		9/14/04	Nebraska Golf & Turf	r & m equipment	$ 128.90
		9/14/04	City of Alma Utilities	operating expenses	$ 5.93
		9/14/04	Marlin Richards	credit card purchase	$ 30.99
		9/14/04	Arrow Seed Company	chemicals grounds maint	$ 925.00
		9/14/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 177.14
2399		8/24/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,031.71
2400		24-Aug	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
2401		8/26/04	State Nebr Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 1,091.17
2403		9/8/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,073.83
2404		9/8/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
					$ 17,215.40

There were no comments or questions pertaining to the treasurer’s report and warrants. Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.

Mayor Haeker asked Accountant Michael Huggins questions pertaining to the upcoming fiscal City Budget. Account Huggins provided all answers needed. Mayor Haeker opened the Budget Hearing and Special Hearing to set final tax request at 6:39 p.m. September 14, 2004. Comments and concerns pertaining to the budget included; concerns about locker plant purchase, locker plant proposed use, police protection budgeted costs concerns, comments heard about possible City police force, upcoming street projects comments, explanation upon sales tax audit figures in gas department, gas transfers explained, net profit figures at golf course explained and an overall explanation given upon the upcoming fiscal budget.

Mayor Haeker closed the budget hearings at 6:50 p.m. September 14, 2004 and the following actions by Council were taken. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to approve the resolution setting the 2004-2005 property tax request at $166,184.98. Motion Approved. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve the additional 1% increase in Total 2003-2004 Funds Subject to Limitation. Motion Carried. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to approve the 2004-2005 fiscal budget as presented. Motion Carried.

A one day liquor license request from Fisherman’s Corner for use October 8, 2004 at the City Auditorium for State Fishing Tournament Banquet was presented to Mayor and Council for review and action. Clerk reported that there were no written nor oral objections for or against said license request. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to approve the one day liquor license request. Motion Carried.

City Administrator presented paperwork pertaining to Corp Land Lease Extension to the Mayor and Council for review and action. Topics discussed about the extension included; need of a 25 year extension on lease till 9/7/29, comments from Attorney that he had reviewed lease and that all was legal. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to accept extension and have Mayor and Clerk sign the proper paperwork. Motion Carried.

City Administrator presented an Airport Consultant Agreement for Council consideration. Topics discussed concerning agreement included; airport advisor board comments that they would like to go with consultants Kirkham Michael, explanation that engineering fees are a part of the grant loan, design of proposed area at airport then bid process explained and comments heard about concerns of risky procedures and possible reimbursement concerns. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to accept consultants agreement as stated. Motion Carried.

Dale Harsin, wellness committee member, visited with the Mayor and Council about wellness committees proposed goals and also gave a summary report of past activities of committee. Comments heard included; proposed vision being to enhance opportunities for healthy lifestyles for all age groups in the regional area, proposed name of Center (Lakeside Wellness), mission of center, proposed goals use of Auditorium, small amount of equipment, possible purchase of locker plant for more exercise room, possible installing fenced in area for equipment, use of upstairs of Auditorium comments, concerns about ADA act, future activities planned, fund raisers, possible available grants, membership fees, possible use of brick building at old lumber yard location, heating concerns expressed about use of brick building, social time area comments, possible remolding plans looked at and need to go through brick building to see how usable. It was okayed by City Council to allow use of brick building when it becomes available, use of Auditorium with fenced off area and to look into future use of locker plant if available.

Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to table any action with Keith Robert’s use of City Auditorium until Mr. Roberts could attend meeting. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; request to extend bid openings for one week on the hiking biking trail was heard, need to contact all involved with this project about what is going on, okay has been given by the State for the extension. Motion by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to allow extension till the 23^rd of September for bid opening on the hiking biking trail. Motion Carried.

No personnel issues to discuss at this time, no report to be given upon Economic Developments activities, report given on activities going on with housing rehab project, no board of health issues to discuss. There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor for discussion. Topics brought up included; property discussion, residence at property questions, vehicles on property status, need to handle property questions through legal system, signage on south street comments, commercial truck traffic concerns and report given about electric system inspection time frame.

There being no other items of discussion it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

__________________________ ATTEST: ____________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD OF SPECIAL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ALMA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2004

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 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. on September 2, 2004 for the purpose of reviewing the budget draft with Accountant Michael Huggins.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin. Also in attendance; Clerk, Administrator, Michael Huggins and Marc Mercer.

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 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 September 2, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Accountant Michael Huggins presented the City of Alma upcoming fiscal budget draft report for Mayor and Council review and changes. Mr. Huggins explained the budget process to all and the following topics were brought up and discussed concerning the presented budget draft; explanation on restrictive funds problem areas, need to look at past 5 years budgets for possible errors in reporting of restricted funds, possible election to override restrictive funds, lid exemptions, add in of South Street Project, capitol improvements, sales tax figures, grants and matching funds explanation, loan proceeds usage explanation, self sustaining funds report, capitol outlay request items, explanation about creep areas that are causing concerns, interest incomes, trust funds income projections, highway allocations, bar funds, contribution of money at golf course use, need to add electrical inspection expense and lock plant expense figures into budget, warrant paying not a budgeted item, instruction given to not pay any more warrants at this time, explanation to be given to all about budget authority not spending authority, 0% spending for all departments suggested, no capitol expenses unless Council approved, Capitol outlay requests reviewed, suggested to cut most capitol outlay requests except trailer court, golf course and signage for recreation area.

Motion made by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann that all capitol outlay requested items except golf course, r.v. park, locker plant proposal and signs for recreation department be cut from the budget. Motion Carried.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to adjourn the Special meeting of September 2, 2004. Motion Carried.

__________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

MINUTE RECORD FOR THE CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 17, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 17^th day of August 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members: Calkins, Lakin, Waggoner and Fleischmann. Also attending the meeting: Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, John Harms and Ginger Jensen.

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

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of August 17^th, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call: Lakin, Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker, all in attendance.

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

Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the August 3^rd, 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 17, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
34266		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,359.64
34267		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 156.21
		8/17/04	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 33.76
		8/17/04	Aramark Services	clothing	$ 171.43
		8/17/04	Michael Huggins	advisory	$ 1,000.00
		8/17/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 193.34
		8/17/04	Nebraska Trucking	membership dues	$ 146.00
		8/17/04	The Flower Patch	miscellaneous expense	$ 58.56
		8/17/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 54.65
		8/17/04	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 26.67
		8/17/04	Julie Hansen	mileage--school	$ 96.20
		8/17/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,277.22
		8/17/04	Kirkham Michael	trails project engineering	$ 4,423.91
					$ 10,997.59
			STREET
34266		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 557.62
		8/17/04	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 10.00
		8/17/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 136.44
		8/17/04	K Lawn	grounds maint	$ 17.00
		8/17/04	Great Plains One Call	line locates	$ 134.83
		8/17/04	Alpo Custom Ag Service	grounds maint	$ 442.15
					$ 1,298.04
			LIBRARY
		8/17/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 44.03
34264		8/4/04	Nebraska Puablic Pwer	electric	$ 346.99
34263		8/4/04	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
34262		8/4/04	Frontier Citiizens Communications	telephone	$ 150.15
34261		8/4/04	Harlan County Arts Council	miscellaneous	$ 100.00
34260		8/4/04	Double Day Large Print	books	$ 47.65
34259		8/4/04	Recorded Books	books	$ 95.60
34258		8/4/04	LaDonna Schluterbusch	mileage--school	$ 54.76
34257		8/4/04	Highsmith Co.	operating supplies	$ 28.15
34256		8/4/04	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 68.80
34255		8/4/04	Ingram	books	$ 74.52
34254		8/4/04	Nebraska State Historical	books	$ 155.00
34253		8/4/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publishing	$ 6.60
34252		8/4/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 52.50
					$ 1,250.94
			FIRE
		8/17/04	Apria Healthcare	chem--gas	$ 51.00
		8/17/04	Municipal Emergency Services	equipment	$ 76.45
		8/17/04	LINWELD	chem--gas	$ 29.73
		8/17/04	K-Lawn	ground maint	$ 60.00
		8/17/04	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 42.70
		8/17/04	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 104.81
		8/17/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 81.21
		8/17/04	NGL Insurance Group	insurance	$ 817.12
					$ 1,263.02
			PARK
34266		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
34265		8/10/04	Johnson Lawn & Landscape	trees & shrubs park area	$ 8,799.80
		8/17/04	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 219.35
		8/17/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 125.06
					$ 9,788.39
			POLICE
		8/17/04	Harlan County Treasurer	contract labor	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 17, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RECREATION
		8/17/04	SOS Inc	grounds maint	$ 75.00
		8/17/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 394.98
		8/17/04	Electric Fixture & Supply	supplies	$ 39.87
					$ 509.85
			SHOP
		8/17/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 55.07
		8/17/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 114.18
					$ 169.25
			POOL
34266		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,552.86
		8/17/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 2,343.20
		8/17/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 51.01
		8/17/04	Deterding Classic Pool	chemicals	$ 320.20
					$ 5,267.27
			AUDITORIUM
		8/17/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 62.85
		8/17/04	Aramark	cleaning supplies	$ 29.81
		8/17/04	Nogg Chemicals	floor maint	$ 102.64
					$ 195.30
			GAS
20439		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,902.61
20440		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 132.91
		8/17/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,223.60
		8/17/04	All Tell	telephone	$ 69.45
					$ 4,328.57
			WATER
20439		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,952.45
20440		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 90.80
		8/17/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 79.70
		8/17/04	BARCO municipal products	line maint	$ 182.02
		8/17/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 37.46
		8/17/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 931.29
		8/17/04	State of NE HHS Labs	water testing	$ 30.00
		8/17/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 827.20
		8/17/04	Municipal Supply of Nebr	line maint	$ 42.92
		8/17/04	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 169.19
					$ 4,343.03
			WASTEWATER
20439		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,117.88
20440		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 52.10
c-card		8/3/04	Village Inn	meals	$ 11.79
c-card		8/3/04	Perkins Restaurant	meals	$ 12.45
		8/17/04	Everett Hunter	mileage	$ 141.64
		8/17/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 451.81
		17-Aug	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 626.84
		8/17/04	Municipal Service Supply	r & m equipment	$ 8,038.32
					$ 10,452.83
			TRAILER COURT
20439		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.07

		8/17/04	Frontier	telephone	$ 58.53
		8/17/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 230.73
		8/17/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 69.97
					$ 951.30

Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 17, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PAYROLL
1052		8/11/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	nebr quarterly w/h	$ 1,027.11
1053		8/11/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,111.98
		8/17/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,455.40
					$ 6,594.49
			GOLF COURSE BAR & GOLF COURSE
		8/17/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cig	$ 203.59
		8/17/04	Coca Cola/ Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 181.00
		8/17/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 41.80
		8/17/04	City Alma Utilities	groc-cig	$ 168.25
		8/17/04	Arrow Seed Company	chemicals	$ 543.00
		8/17/04	State Nebr Liquor Control	registration fee	$ 45.00
		8/17/04	Patriot Public Finance	beverage cart	$ 290.25
		8/17/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 68.92
EFT		8/9/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 54.00
		8/17/04	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 130.00
EFT		8/9/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 159.70
		8/9/04	United Distiller Products	concession	$ 378.45
EFT		8/9/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 387.90
EFT		8/11/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 161.20
EFT		8/4/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 122.70
EFT		8/2/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 169.75
2387		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,273.20
2388		8/11/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion topics included; comments upon warrant payments and expected time frame to have principal and interest paid off on warrants. There being no other discussion upon treasurer’s report it was agreed by Council to accept report as presented.

John Harms with Nebraska Public Gas Association visited with the Mayor and Council about the following topics pertaining to gas; prices of gas, market predictions on gas, hedging on purchase of gas, supplies of gas, oil prices, rate settings, true up on gas purchases and report on projections of upcoming gas purchases. Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Harms for report on gas issues and asked him to keep City Personnel informed about any changes in gas issues.

Two proposals upon the evaluation of the electric system were reviewed and the following topics were brought up concerning the proposals; phases on how proposed evaluation would proceed, three phases proposed, scope of work to be done in evaluation, operation of system comments, leasing of system comments, ownership of system comments, suggested environmental compliance study needed, use of study, locations of firms that made proposals, EPA concerns, documentation on system needed, budget comments upon when costs of evaluation will occur, complete comparison of both proposals and comments expressed by all on the consequences of electrical system ownership. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to go with Olson Associates proposal as stated on terms and conditions. Motion Carried.

A resolution proposing to close South Street to thru Commercial Truck traffic for period of time while highway l36 between Alma and Republican City is closed was presented to Council for review and action. Comments expressed upon resolution included; what County is doing on traffic subject, signage use, proper signage comments and proper placement of signs. It was decided to have City Staff obtain proper signage and also find out the proper places to put signs. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to pass the resolution on Commercial traffic. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; comments and concerns expressed about articles printed in newspapers, comments on how to proceed with articles in papers, hiking biking trail update given, report that State still has paperwork on trail, need to sign supplement agreement to extend deadline for securing contract to construct trail project, costs of project concerns expressed, agreement by all to sign supplement agreement, comments about the status of the bowling alley heard, housing rehab update report given, area around boat dock clean-up effort, extent of clean-up comments, comments about article in paper about gambling subject expressed, possible illegal gambling practices occurring around area concerns expressed, report about grant received on prevention of West Nile activities, possible use of signage or banners pertaining to West Nile prevention, capacity grant status report, meeting in Albion on Airport hanger grant attendance, utility turn off report given, requests for funds letter denied, landscaping project report and need to look into the codification of City Ordinances.

The time being 6:55 p.m., August 17, 2004 motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to go into executive session for discussion on personnel issues. Motion Carried.

The time being 7:05 p.m., August 17, 2004 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion carried.

There being no other items of discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the regular meeting of August 17, 2004. Motion Carried.

_____________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 3^RD, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 3^rd day of August 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were; Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Lakin and Calkins. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Sam Gillette, Del Wolfe, Todd Kauk, Marty Wolfe, Ginger Jensen and Michael Huggins.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of August 3, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the July 20, 2004 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

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

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 3, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
34222		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 143.71
34221		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.53
		8/3/04	Fancy Stitching	clothing	$ 120.00
		8/3/04	Francotyp-Postalia	postage machine	$ 7.75
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 125.48
		8/3/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
	21809	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 0.14
		8/3/04	Fort Dearborn Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		8/3/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 60.00
		8/3/04	Harlan county Journal	print & publish	$ 397.78
	640	8/3/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 48.66
		8/3/04	Dinn Brothers	supplies paid back by chamber	$ 118.00
	23209	8/3/04	Nebraska Municipal Power Pool	forms	$ 340.53
		8/3/04	Office Solutions	offcie supplies	$ 109.15
		8/3/04	Aramark Clothing	uniform expense	$ 172.43
c-card		7/21/04	Holiday Inn Downtown	lodging--school	$ 66.50
c-card		7/21/04	Applebee's	meals--school	$ 21.38
c-card		7/21/04	Bosselman Pump Pantry	fuel--school	$ 37.00
c-card		7/28/04	Hobby Lobby	office supplies	$ 12.72
c-card		7/28/04	Office Max	office supplies	$ 19.14
					$ 4,939.10
			STREET
34223		7/29/04	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 2.60
34221		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 542.56
		8/3/04	B. H. Hesseman Shop	r & m equipment	$ 85.00
	21123	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 5.18
		8/3/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 45.10
	7951	8/3/04	Builders Choice	grounds r & m	$ 56.26
		8/3/04	Agri Co-op	chem-fuel-r & m-equip	$ 397.03
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,862.56
		8/3/04	McClyment Implement	r & m equipment	$ 287.73
					$ 3,284.02
			LIBRARY
34223		7/29/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 4.94
34221		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,492.09
		8/3/04	Fort Dearborn Insurance	insurance	$ 6.60
					$ 2,503.63
			FIRE
		8/3/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.13
	21899	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 1.98
		8/3/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 175.00
	917221	8/3/04	Clinch Enterprises	building maint	$ 51.52
		8/3/04	Green Country Enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 361.74
					$ 653.37
			RECREATION
	21859	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 9.06
		8/3/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 205.79
		8/3/04	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 6.70
		8/3/04	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 10.94
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 170.61
					$ 403.10
			LANDFILL
34223		7/29/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.63
	62756	8/3/04	South Central Sanitation	trash service	$ 7,985.14
					$ 7,985.77
			SHOP
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 101.09

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 3, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			AIRPORT
		8/3/04	Agri Co-op	chemicals	$ 114.98
		8/3/04	Cargill Ag Horizons	chemicals	$ 1,000.59
					$ 1,115.57
			AUDITORIUM
		8/3/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 175.00
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 66.78
					$ 241.78
			SWIMMING POOL
34223		7/29/04	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 5.12
34221		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,490.97
	21906	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 4.09
		8/3/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concession	$ 338.00
	634	8/3/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 12.46
	11707	8/3/04	Deterding Classic Pool	pool supplies	$ 320.20
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 361.08
					$ 3,531.92
			PARK
34223		7/29/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 3.40
34221		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.17
	21854	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 156.77
	7949	8/3/04	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 8.50
		8/3/04	Agri Co-op	operating supplies	$ 35.40
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 56.54
					$ 904.78
			GAS
20427		7/29/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.26
20426		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 134.45
20425		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,935.79
		8/3/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		8/3/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		8/3/04	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 126.42
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.24
		8/3/04	Everett Hunter	dental ins	$ 68.00
		8/3/04	Corrpro Companies	line maint	$ 216.69
					$ 3,559.65
			WATER
20427		7/29/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 2.73
20426		7/29/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 93.88
20425		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,018.82
		8/3/04	Dutton Lainson Company	line maint	$ 45.48
		8/3/04	State of NE HHS Laboratory	line maint	$ 24.00
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 36.06
	21936	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 7.56
		8/3/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 16.20
		8/3/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 139.60
					$ 2,384.33
			WASTEWATER
20427		7/29/04	Nebraska Department Labor	unemployment ins	$ 0.78
20426		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 53.95
20425		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,157.71
		8/3/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
					$ 1,222.04



Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: AUGUST 3, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			PAYROLL
1050		7/28/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,100.54
1051		7/29/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	quarterly state w/h	$ 1,919.29
					$ 3,019.83
			TRAILER COURT
20427		7/29/04	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 1.65
	579	8/3/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 6.98
	21963	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 46.55
		8/3/04	Pin Point Communications	cable t.v.	$ 38.45
		8/3/04	Agri Co-op	chemicals	$ 101.47
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,030.91
					$ 1,226.01
			GOLF COURSE & BAR EXPENSES
		8/3/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 102.50
		8/3/04	Hogeland Market	groc--cigs	$ 78.02
	654	8/3/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 163.48
		8/3/04	Koolit Cooler	operating supplies	$ 183.00
		8/3/04	Office Solutions	operating supplies	$ 99.98
	17491	8/3/04	Wild Bill's Food	groc	$ 40.47
		8/3/04	Frito Lay	groc	$ 57.79
		8/3/04	Sterling Distributing	concessions	$ 152.34
		8/3/04	United Distillers Products	concessions	$ 381.87
COD		7/6/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 54.00
EFT		7/19/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 229.60
EFT		7/21/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 162.90
EFT		7/26/04	H & H Distributing	concessions	$ 454.15
COD		7/26/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concessions	$ 117.50
EFT		7/28/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 170.25
		8/3/04	Toby Thulin	building maint contract	$ 700.00
		8/3/04	Sun Turf	r & m equipment	$ 25.04
		8/3/04	Northwest Electric, Inc.	r & m equipment	$ 695.28
		8/3/04	Michael Richman	range ball purchase	$ 43.75
	21932	8/3/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 12.08
		8/3/04	B. H. Hessmann Shop	r & m equipment	$ 32.60
		8/3/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
		8/3/04	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 364.34
		8/3/04	Agri Co-op	supplies--fuel	$ 419.18
		8/3/04	Great American Outdoor	grounds maint	$ 105.10
		8/3/04	Arrow Seed Company	grounds maint	$ 382.00
		8/3/04	Terry Thulin	grounds maint	$ 150.00
		8/3/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,247.21
		8/3/04	Holdrege Auto Parts	equipment	$ 222.62
		8/3/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 83.86
2362		7/29/04	Nebraska Department of Labor	unemployment ins	$ 8.37
2361		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
2360		7/28/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,951.64
2346		7/19/04	Community Bank	loan prin & int payment	$ 14,042.59
					$ 23,992.83

			GERNERAL---HOUSING REHAB
		8/3/04	Valley Plumbing & Heating	contractor--housing rehab	$ 4,953.00
		8/3/04	Community Development Services	housing rehab administration	$ 750.00
					$ 5,703.00

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion topics included; property tax outlook and projected sales tax figures looking good through end of current fiscal year. Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.

Class “C” liquor license renewals for; Dig Inn, Dug Out, Fisherman’s Corner and Alma Golf Course were presented for Council action. Clerk reported that there were no written no oral objections for or against said license renewals. Motion by Lakin seconded by Calkins to approve said Class “C” liquor license renewal requests. Motion Carried.

Marty Wolfe, pool manager, visited with the Mayor and Council about proposed new pool hour operations due to loss of some of the lifeguards that are going back to school and also gave a report upon pool operation over the summer and how all went real good with a very few problems, none major, that occurred throughout the year. Marty also wanted to thank the City employees for all the help provided throughout the swimming season.

Mayor and Council heard a request from the Alma Housing Authority to appoint Cora Guthrie to fulfill remainder of Commissioner Marge Freas term and to also approve Wilma Nash to fill out tenant representative Guthrie term. After short discussion motion was made by Fleischmann seconded by Lakin to approve appointments as requested by the Alma Housing Authority. Motion Carried.

Accountant Michael Huggins visited with the Mayor and Council about review of capitol outlay requests for upcoming fiscal budget year. Capitol outlay request re-cap included; computer accessories, weather strips on Fire hall doors replacement, need of air packs, water tower maintenance work, trailer park updates, pool projects with grants, park playground equipment, recreation projects for practice field, auditorium message board, equipment for street and golf course equipment requests. Also reported by accountant Huggins was report on revenue outlooks in highway allocations, sales tax figures, municipal equalization funds, state aid, property taxes and possible electric system purchase impact..

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included report that City is still waiting for State approval on the hiking biking trail project, need of second proposal on engineer estimate to evaluate electrical system, expenses occurring on housing rehab projects, no board of health issues since there wasn’t a board meeting, nuisance letters replies voiced, need to keep up on solving nuisances and need to send more letters out to citizens with problem areas.

Other topics of discussion included; south street traffic concerns, need of county input on south street traffic solutions, EMS concerns with road project, safety issues addressed, possible need of resolution upon prohibiting 18 wheelers use of streets throughout highway project, comments about special rates on drinks at club house bar, need to contact Golf Board about comments, landscaping bill approved with 5% retainage, replacement of trees, auditorium vandalism report on cracked window in door given, account receivable report review, penalty on late payments comments, areas of concern to look into, farmers market location discussion, parking concerns with farmers market, selling of used cars on highway comments, vending machines on main street comments and possible need to rewrite agreement with farmers market location and length of time of operation.

The time being 7:08 o’clock p.m. August 3^rd, 2004 it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to go into executive session for discussion upon personnel issues. Motion Carried.

The time being 8:05 o’clock p.m. August 23^rd, 2004 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 the purpose of the executive session was for discussion upon personnel issues and also reported by Council Member Calkins that the City Administrator is to follow Council instructions pertaining to personnel issues.

Mayor Haeker thanked all for the support given in the loss to the Haeker family.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Fleischmann to adjourn the regular meeting of August 3, 2004. Motion Carried.

________________________________ ATTEST: _________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 20, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 20^th day of July, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

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

Mayor Haeker called the regular City Council meeting of July 20, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the July 6, 2004 regular City Council meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Clerk reported that there were no typo errors or corrections to be made. Council Members reported that E-mails concerning listing are not coming through on computer in the right format.

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 : JULY 20TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		7/20/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 14.97
		7/20/04	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 170.34
	59439	7/20/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 178.13
		7/20/04	Omaha World Herald	subscription	$ 13.00
		7/20/04	Kirkham Michael	trial project engineering	$ 1,108.22
		7/20/04	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,160.02
		7/20/04	Midwest Mailing solutions	postage machine supplies	$ 169.30
		7/20/04	Eakes Office Plus	office supplies	$ 14.07
	3292	7/20/04	Michael Huggins	advisory services	$ 436.00
		7/20/04	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
		7/20/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 263.67
		7/20/04	Fraser Stryker law Service	legal	$ 3,014.70
		7/20/04	Waggoner insurance agency	insurance	$ 857.98
34191		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.53
34192		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 143.71
					$ 11,634.64
			STREET
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 2,962.40
		7/20/04	Great Plains One Call	line locates	$ 142.00
	52220	7/20/04	Tripe Motor Company	r & m equipment	$ 282.00
		7/20/04	Murphy Tractor & Equipment	r & m equipment	$ 330.96
		7/20/04	B. H. Hesemann Shop	r & m equipment	$ 138.64
34191		7/14/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 550.09
34193		7/16/04	Harlan County Bank	money order--dept roads permit	$ 205.00
					$ 4,611.09
			FIRE
		7/20/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 66.98
		7/20/04	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 29.81
		7/20/04	Municipal Emergency Services	supplies	$ 18.45
		7/20/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 37.11
		7/20/04	Apria Healthcare	chemicals--gas	$ 34.00
		7/20/04	Waggoner insurance agency	insurance	$ 1,810.35
					$ 1,996.70
			LIBRARY
		7/20/04	Waggoner insurance agency	insurance	$ 493.73
34180		7/7/04	Books in Motion	audiocassettes	$ 208.26
34181		7/7/04	The Library Store	supplies	$ 56.67
34182		7/7/04	J O Y Book Nook	books	$ 74.37
34183		7/7/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 150.39
34184		7/7/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 52.50
34185		7/7/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 268.25
34186		7/7/04	Modern Methods	service agreement	$ 26.19
34187		7/7/04	Ingram	books	$ 500.99
34188		7/7/04	Columbia House	dvd's	$ 29.44
34189		7/7/04	MicroMarketing LLC	videos	$ 22.00
					$ 1,882.79
			SWIMMING POOL
		7/20/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 593.01
		7/20/04	Kiefer	pool safety equipment	$ 157.80
		7/20/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 48.45
		7/20/04	Waggoner insurance agency	insurance	$ 822.89
		7/20/04	Corporate Edge	suits	$ 1,115.80
34191		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,344.45
					$ 6,082.40
			PARK
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance agency	insurance	$ 658.31
34191		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 611.98
					$ 1,270.29

Page 2			CLAIMS DATE : JULY 20TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RECREATION
	11251	7/20/04	SOS Inc	portable trailer use	$ 150.00
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 658.31
34190		7/8/04	Alma Ball Association	reimbursement--coaches wages	$ 1,500.00
					$ 2,308.31
			SHOP
		7/20/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 58.02
		7/20/04	Zee Medical Service	supplies	$ 26.85
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 493.73
					$ 578.60
			AUDITORIUM
		7/20/04	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 42.70
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 493.73
					$ 536.43
			AIRPORT
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance agency	insurance	$ 493.73
		7/20/04	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 507.23
			POLICE
		7/20/04	Harlan County Treasurer	contract	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
			GAS
		7/20/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 2,142.67
		7/20/04	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		7/20/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,223.60
		7/20/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 68.32
		7/20/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 82.71
		7/20/04	Phillipsburg Homestore	r & m equipment	$ 38.28
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 1,645.78
		7/20/04	National Public Gas Agency	cost of gas	$ 13,835.31
20406		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,924.74
20407		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 133.93
					$ 22,395.34
			WATER
		7/20/04	State of NE HHS Labs	line maint	$ 30.00
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 2,139.51
		7/20/04	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 654.12
		7/20/04	Bosselman Energy	fuel	$ 72.11
		7/20/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 827.20
		7/20/04	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		7/20/04	State of Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 784.34
		7/20/04	Twin Valley Public Power	electric	$ 712.46
20406		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,002.16
20407		7/14/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 93.11
		7/20/04	Layne Christensen Company	line maint	$ 1,031.46
ACH	transfer	7/15/04	Chase Manhattan Bank	water bonds prin & int payment	$ 32,467.50
					$ 41,113.97
			TRAILER COURT
		7/20/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 53.61
		7/20/04	Waggoner Insurance Agency	insurance	$ 987.46
		7/20/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 13.75
		7/20/04	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment	$ 178.12
		7/20/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sales-use-city-lodging tax	$ 734.70
		7/20/04	Judy Kruse	merchandise purchase	$ 24.07
					$ 1,991.71

Page 3			CLAIMS DATE : JULY 20TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
		7/20/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 6.13
		7/20/04	Waggoner insurance agency	insurance	$ 822.89
		7/20/04	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 626.84
		7/20/04	U. S. Postal Service	postage machine	$ 300.00
		7/20/04	Orcutt Sanitation	line maint cleaning	$ 250.00
		7/20/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sale-city-use tax	$ 393.70
20406		7/14/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,356.87
20407		7/14/04	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 63.20
					$ 3,819.63
			PAYROLL
		7/20/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,338.60
1048		7/14/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,116.26
					$ 5,454.86
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF BAR EXPENSE
		7/20/04	Hogeland Market	groc-suuplies-cigs	$ 180.44
		7/20/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 276.00
		7/20/04	Clinch Enterprises	supplies	$ 24.93
		7/20/04	Cash Wa Distributing	supplies	$ 69.65
		7/20/04	United Distillers Products	concessions	$ 138.65
		7/20/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 41.80
		7/20/04	Frito-Lay	groc supplies	$ 44.38
		7/20/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 116.67
		7/20/04	Patriot Public Financing	beverage cart	$ 290.25
		7/20/04	T & F Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 172.31
		7/20/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 49.54
EFT		7/8/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 316.70
EFT		7/5/04	H & H Distributors	concessions	$ 354.15
EFT		7/12/04	H & H Distributors	concessions	$ 279.90
EFT		7/14/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concessions	$ 115.60
		7/20/04	State Nebr Department Revenue	sale-city-use tax	$ 991.64
		7/20/04	Waggoner insurance agency	insurance	$ 1,316.62
2344		7/14/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,040.61
2345		7/14/04	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
					$ 7,869.56

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion had no questions or comments, report was okayed by Mayor and Council as presented.

Mowing of the lake bed bottom and question of how much more if any should be mowed comments included; report of salt cedar and fragmities problem areas, trees that are getting to big to mow, stumps hidden in weeds problems, rubbish hidden in weeds problem, report given on who is going to spray chemicals and what they are going to spray for, cotton wood trees comments, weeds and vegetation along bank area comments, need to check on any other ways or people who would mow area, concerns expressed on the wear and tear of equipment used in mowing lake bed bottom and concerns expressed about trees, vegetation, weeds in boat dock area. Motion made by Fleischmann to discontinue mowing the lake bed bottom area and to do boat dock area tree cutting. After discussion upon motion made, Council Member Fleischmann amended his motion to also add clean up of bank areas. Motion seconded by Lakin. Motion carried.

Hiking biking trail bid advertisement discussion included; report that plans are at the State of Nebraska for review and final approval, need to advertise for bids as soon as approval is given and report heard on other areas around that are putting in hiking biking trails. Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to authorize Administrator to advertise for bids on project as soon as State gives approval. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included comments about starting area of hiking biking trail South street and highway parking area enlargement possibilities, possible movement of cement blocks at parking area, leveling of area, parking lot rocking, permission given to proceed with this part of project, other areas on hiking biking trail possible for attraction work, exercise station comments, civic organizations help and comments heard that right now the City is pretty much at the mercy of State on what can be done. No comments heard upon economic development issues, no report on housing rehab issues and no board of health issues to discuss at this time.

The time being 6:02 o’clock p.m. July 20, 2004 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Fleischmann to go into executive session for discussion upon personnel issues. Motion Carried.

The time being 7:35 o’clock p.m. July 20^th 2004 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Waggoner to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker explained that the purpose of the executive session was for discussion upon personnel issues.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor asked for any other comments or topics to be brought up and discussed. Topics brought up included; weed concerns south end of Cumberland street, areas in need of clean-up in the community, letters needed to be sent out concerning clean-up areas, possible use of rock to prevent wash outs abound areas on lake front that have been cleaned up, facts book presentation July 22, 2004 at country club report, report on possible ways to control rodents on south street areas and no decision made upon control proposals.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the meeting of July 20, 2004. Motion Carried.

______________________________ ATTEST: _______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 6, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska, was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 6^th day of July 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Lakin, Waggoner Calkins. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Sam Gillette, Nikki Gausman, Ron Hawley, Harold Smolik and Jim Miller.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of July 6, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

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

Moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner that the minutes of the June 15^th regular meeting be approved as written. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker opened the floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Clerk reported that the advertising bill to the Kearney Hub was taken out because it was a bill for the Alma Chamber of Commerce.

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 6TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		7/6/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 288.17
		7/6/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint--cleaning	$ 60.00
		7/6/04	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 28.12
		7/6/04	Aramark Uniforms	clothing	$ 254.74
		7/6/04	Michael L. Richman	dental--eye insurance	$ 511.00
		7/6/04	Person Law Office	legal NRD	$ 79.50
		7/6/04	Alma Chamber of Commerce	public relations---fireworks trailer	$ 434.12
		7/6/04	Michael Richman	mileage--conference	$ 72.00
		7/6/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 98.54
		7/6/04	Fort Dearborn Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		7/6/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage conferences	$ 184.32
		7/6/04	League of Nebraska Municipalities	conference registration	$ 425.00
		7/6/04	Colonial Research	office supplies	$ 106.16
		7/6/04	Fancy Stitching	logo city shirts	$ 72.00
		7/6/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 353.45
34136		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 4,974.39
34137		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 156.21
c-card		6/24/04	Kohl's	shirts	$ 200.22
c-card		6/23/04	Whiskey Creek	meal	$ 10.82
34133		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,090.53
34134		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll	pension	$ 143.71
		7/6/04	All Tell	cell phone--bill	$ 52.55
					$ 11,643.75
			STREET
	34014	7/6/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 115.01
	223803	7/6/04	Builders Warehouse	street maint supplies	$ 25.93
	229148	7/6/04	Alpo Custom Ag Service	grounds maint chemicals	$ 351.53
	146560	7/6/04	T & S Tire & Auto	tire repair	$ 20.00
		7/6/04	Ray McAtee	cement work	$ 97.50
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,862.56
		7/6/04	Dutton Lainson Company	tools	$ 41.40
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-chem-r & m	$ 352.05
	21700	7/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	street maint	$ 55.61
		7/6/04	Builders Choice	street maint	$ 23.40
		7/6/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 865.39
34133		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 625.45
34136		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 602.84
c-card		6/18/04	Kearney Ace Hardware	street equipment--everett	$ 149.95
					$ 5,188.62
			FIRE
	530	7/6/04	Hanna Variety	supplies--cleaning	$ 55.72
		7/6/04	Waggoner Insurance	fire truck ins	$ 371.00
	21840	7/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	building maint	$ 251.70
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 309.96
		7/6/04	Dutton Lainson Company	equipment maint	$ 11.42
		7/6/04	Aramark Uniforms	building maint--cleaning	$ 25.74
		7/6/04	K-Lawn	chemicals grounds maint	$ 77.00
		7/6/04	LINWELD	chemicals-gas	$ 28.90
		7/6/04	AllTell	cell phone--bill	$ 23.12
	33898	7/6/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 77.25
		7/6/04	City Of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 108.68
		7/6/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning	$ 175.00
					$ 1,515.49
			AIRPORT
34135		6/30/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
					$ 13.50


Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 6TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RECREATION
	37778	7/6/04	Endzone Sports & Office	supplies-equipment	$ 690.52
	3089	7/6/04	Whitmire's	r & m equipment	$ 20.60
	21519	7/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	building r & m	$ 115.97
	10021	7/6/04	Builders Choice	grounds maint	$ 20.10
		7/6/04	Bladen Sand & Gravel	grounds maint	$ 52.75
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	grounds maint	$ 3.28
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,455.78
	4419	7/6/04	Hall Electric & Refrigeration	r & m equipment	$ 42.50
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 29.95
					$ 2,431.45
			POOL
	540	7/6/04	Hanna Variety	pool supplies	$ 61.63
	9995	7/6/04	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 18.35
	21602	7/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	building maint	$ 25.46
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	building maint	$ 7.43
		7/4/06	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 278.72
		7/6/04	Deterding Class Pool	chemicals	$ 743.31
		7/6/04	S & W Auto Parts	tools	$ 3.99
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 1,017.31
34133		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 3,572.47
34136		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,313.71
					$ 8,042.38
			PARK
	21722	7/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	grounds maint	$ 49.39
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	supplies-equipment	$ 54.89
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 54.87
	33952	7/6/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 60.65
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 51.07
34133		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 644.18
34136		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 644.17
					$ 1,559.22
			AUDITORIUM
	10051	7/6/04	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 17.21
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 56.65
		7/6/04	Green County Enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		7/6/04	Colonial Research	supplies-equipment	$ 146.95
		7/6/04	Aramark Uniforms	building cleaning supplies	$ 38.88
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 66.76
		7/6/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning building	$ 175.00
c-card		6/23/04	Builders Warehouse	equipment	$ 7.64
					$ 549.09
			SHOP
		7/6/04	Zee Medical Service	medical supplies	$ 114.75
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 104.50
		7/6/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 67.59
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 89.17
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	shop supplies	$ 5.80
	9988	7/6/04	Builders Choice	equipment	$ 29.82
					$ 411.63
			LIBRARY
		7/6/04	Fort Dearborn Insurance	insurance	$ 6.60
34133		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,048.05
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 41.13
					$ 2,095.78

Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 6TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LANDFILL
34136		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 694.84
	62585	7/6/04	South Central Sanitation	trash service	$ 8,002.78
					$ 8,697.62
			GAS
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-supplies	$ 114.06
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.25
		7/6/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 19.20
		7/6/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		7/6/04	Comfort Inn	lodging	$ 111.13
		7/6/04	Russell W. Pfeil	meals-mileage	$ 237.18
		7/6/04	Russell W. Pfeil	dental insurance	$ 269.78
20381		6/25/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 2,749.54
20384		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 4,412.66
20385		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 138.04
20379		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,880.49
20380		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 131.88
					$ 11,122.81
			WATER
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 990.28
	21672	7/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	tools	$ 55.14
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	supplies	$ 17.82
		7/6/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 16.20
		7/6/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 139.60
		7/6/04	Hogeland Market	chemicals	$ 3.55
	33921	7/6/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel-supplies	$ 50.58
		7/6/04	Ray McAtee	grounds maint	$ 240.00
		7/6/04	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 707.32
20381		6/25/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 662.64
20379		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,046.40
20380		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 95.16
20382		6/30/04	Harlan County Bank	warrants ll4-ll5 prin & int	$ 13,597.10
20383		6/30/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 382.06
20384		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,539.50
20385		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 99.51
					$ 22,642.86
			SEWER
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 391.01
		7/6/04	Anderson Brothers	line maint	$ 178.19
		7/6/04	Fort Dearborn Life Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
		7/6/04	Orcutt Sanitation	line maint--cleaing	$ 5,142.50
20379		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,157.71
20380		6/16/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 53.95
20381		6/25/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 381.46
20384		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,916.78
20385		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 52.10
					$ 11,283.30
			PAYROLL
1046		6/16/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,096.93
1047		7/1/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,141.72
					$ 2,238.65
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	Florum--Zerr refund applied	$ 100.00
					$ 100.00

Page 4			CLAIMS DATE: JULY 6TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			TRAILER COURT
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-st	$ 417.75
	21762	7/6/04	Trustworthy Hardware	r & m --- supplies	$ 100.56
	33892	7/6/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 79.73
		7/6/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 37.26
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 583.69
	542	7/6/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 35.96
	9993	7/6/04	Builders Choice	building maint	$ 62.29
		7/6/04	Pin Point	cable t.v.	$ 43.45
20381		6/25/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use-tax	$ 401.25
20384		7/1/04	City of Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 592.08
					$ 2,354.02
			GOLF COURSE BAR & GOLF COURSE
		7/6/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cigs	$ 304.22
		7/6/04	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 536.25
		7/6/04	Community Bank	interest on building payment	$ 3,422.75
		7/6/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 33.00
	570	7/6/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 113.00
		7/6/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 83.60
		7/6/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 149.22
		7/6/04	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 295.00
		7/6/04	United Distillers Products	concession	$ 447.65
		7/6/04	Wild Bill's Foods	food	$ 33.48
		7/6/04	Frito Lay	food	$ 29.08
eft		6/23/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 581.10
eft		6/14/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 235.00
eft		6/23/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 180.60
eft		6/14/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 27.00
eft		6/16/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 306.70
eft		6/14/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 240.05
		7/6/04	United Distillers Products	concession	$ 628.00
eft		6/28/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 117.50
eft		6/28/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 365.05
eft		6/30/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 310.40
		7/6/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 439.61
	33830	7/6/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 22.67
		7/6/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 342.88
		7/6/04	Fort Dearborn Insurance	insurance	$ 9.60
		7/6/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 173.59
		7/6/04	Agri Co-op	fuel--supplies	$ 511.95
		7/6/04	Nebraska Golf & Turf	r & m equipment	$ 15.76
		7/6/04	Zellar Zulauf	r & m equipment	$ 1.25
2321		6/22/04	Shaffer Construction	capitol outlay--building	$ 16,558.23
2319		6/16/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,925.15
2320		6/16/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
2322		6/25/04	State of Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use-tax	$ 815.07
2323		7/1/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,315.17
2324		7/1/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
					$ 33,669.02

Treasurer’s report and warrant discussion included report of upcoming bond payment. There being no other discussion the treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.

Nikki Gausman, executive director, S.A.F.E. Center visited with the Mayor and Council about the services provided to the City of Alma to assist families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Topics brought up about the Center included; years of operation, areas covered by the center, number of people who have benefited by the Center, amount of children that have benefited by Center, shelter and support groups figures and the account of call that the Center fields over a period of time. Nikki asked the Mayor and Council for a contribution from the City of Alma towards use at the Center. After discussion upon the contribution amounts and how other areas have responded, It was moved by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to contribute $500.00 toward assisting the S. A. F.E. Center program. Motion Carried. It was also brought up concerning the Center to make the City Office a drop off place for used cell phones for Center use.

Electric distribution system discussion included a report by Attorney Patrick Duncan about two types of proposals to possibly be used for evaluation of the electric system in the City of Alma. Two proposals being either a full audit of the system or system worth what is being asked report. Attorney explained that the full audit could be possibly very expensive. It was decided by the Council that they need a quote on the cost of the full audit of system before any decision could be made. Also discussed was bond council and accountant work needed.

City Administrator and Jim Miller visited with the Mayor and Council about the need for Council to approve the final two applicants, 407 and 408, for 0% loan applications for Housing Rehabilitation. After discussion it was moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to approve the final tow housing rehab grant applications. Motion Carried.

Airport hanger Grant Application discussion included a report from Harold Smolik and Ron Hawley about how the Airport Advisory Board would like permission to pursue a grant for proposed hanger work. Topics discussed included; details upon how grant works, amount of funds shooting for, explanation about application being for a interest free loan type of grant, number of bays in proposed hanger area, possible rental of bays that are not rented discussed, possible fuel truck for area, possible lease of bay areas concerns, structure of hanger concerns expressed, liability insurance question answered and explanation of individual hanger stall make up. Motion made by Lakin seconded by Calkins to go ahead and permission to pursue the grant loan application. Upon roll call vote, the following voted YES; Lakin, Calkins, Waggoner. Voting NO; Fleischmann. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished and other discussion included; report of progress of hiking biking trail given, questions about DOR on the number of bridges concerns, possible culvert work instead of bridges brought up, engineering firms concerns, need to get going on finalizing trail bid procedures, library grant questions, employee picking up trash praise given, maps and survey work needed on Western Holiday property questions, SPUCC golf fun day report, new facts book presentation date needed and report given on accounts receivable paperwork.

The time being 6:45 p.m. July 6^th, 2004 it was moved by Calkins seconded by Lakin to go into executive session for discussion upon personnel matters. Motion Carried.

The time being 8:02 p.m. July 6^th, 2004 it was moved by Waggoner seconded by Lakin to come out of executive session and return to the regular meeting. Motion Carried.

Mayor Haeker explained the purpose of the executive session was for discussion upon personnel issues.

Motion made by Fleischmann seconded by Calkins to adjourn the regular meeting of July 6, 2004. Motion Carried.

_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 15, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 15^th day of June, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Corey Ten Bentsel, Kaye Payne and Ginger Jensen.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of June 15^th, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

Roll Call; Lakin, Waggoner, Calkins, Mayor Haeker. 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 Waggoner seconded by Lakin that the minutes of the June 1, 2004 regular meeting and the minutes of the June 7, 2004 special meeting be approved as circulated. Motion Carried.

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

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 15TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
		6/15/04	Community Development Services	administration services	$ 600.00
		6/15/04	Kirkham Michael	engineering services	$ 4,055.28
		6/15/04	City Alma Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,160.02
		6/15/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 52.55
		6/15/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 258.72
		6/15/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 197.08
		6/15/04	Alma Chamber Commerce	public relations	$ 3,000.00
		6/15/04	Bill Hogeland	mileage	$ 86.40
		6/15/04	Trustworthy Hardware	supplies	$ 84.99
		6/15/04	Hays Pharmacy	office supplies	$ 2.49
		6/15/04	Aramark Services	uniforms	$ 185.99
c-card		6/10/04	Applebee's	meal	$ 11.57
c-card		6/10/04	Office Max	office supplies	$ 66.53
34091		6/2/04	NCMA Summer Conference	prof & school	$ 140.00
34092		6/2/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,359.64
34093		6/3/04	Alma Chamber Commerce	print publish	$ 300.00
34094		6/3/04	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 156.21
					$ 13,717.47
			STREET
		6/15/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 7.75
		6/15/04	Bosselman, Inc.	fuel	$ 71.80
		6/15/04	Neil H. Stuhmer	office call	$ 35.00
34092		6/2/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 542.55
		6/15/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 3.78
					$ 660.88
			LIBRARY
34095		6/8/04	Columbia House	videos	$ 101.45
34096		6/8/04	Micro Marketing L.L.C.	videos	$ 16.99
34097		6/8/04	U.S. Post Master	postage expense	$ 66.00
34098		6/8/04	Ingram	books	$ 380.54
34099		6/8/04	Recorded Books	books	$ 120.00
34100		6/8/04	Doubleday Large Print	books	$ 42.85
34101		6/8/04	Quill Corporation	office supplies	$ 184.94
34102		6/8/04	Frontier Communications	telephone service	$ 148.40
34103		6/8/04	Highsmith Company	miscellaneous expense	$ 233.98
34104		6/8/04	Modern Methods	miscellaneous expense	$ 26.19
34105		6/8/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 193.71
34106		6/8/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 65.63
					$ 1,580.68
			FIRE
		6/15/04	Apria Healthcare	gases	$ 25.50
		6/15/04	Jan Rojewski	cleaning	$ 80.00
		6/15/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
		6/15/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 104.14
		6/15/04	Bosselman, Inc.	fuel	$ 104.87
		6/15/04	Frontier Communications	telephone service	$ 37.11
		6/15/04	LINWELD	gases	$ 29.73
		6/15/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 23.12
					$ 516.97
			PARK
		6/15/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 93.28
34092		6/2/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
					$ 737.46
			SHOP
		6/15/04	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 3.72
		6/15/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 55.95
		6/15/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 6.16
					$ 65.83


Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 15TH 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			RECREATION
		6/15/04	Hilsabeck Sporting	operating supplies	$ 204.34
		6/15/04	Hanna Variety	cleaning supplies	$ 5.98
		6/15/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 86.49
					$ 296.81
			SWIMMING POOL
		6/15/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 1.99
		6/15/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 90.02
		6/15/04	Flower Patch	operating supplies	$ 57.30
		6/15/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 105.91
		6/15/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 176.21
		6/15/04	Deterding Classic Pool Spa	chemicals	$ 1,468.72
34092		6/2/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,939.73
					$ 3,839.88
			AUDITORIUM
		6/15/04	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 11.25
		6/15/04	Pam Metzger	contract labor	$ 112.50
c-card		6/10/04	Builders Wear House	building maint	$ 9.56
					$ 133.31
			POLICE
		6/15/04	Harlan County Treasurer	contract labor	$ 3,468.00
					$ 3,468.00
			LANDFILL
		6/15/04	City of Holdrege	trash service	$ 39.86
					$ 39.86
			AIRPORT
		6/15/04	Alpo Custom Ag Service	grounds maint	$ 400.00
					$ 400.00
			GAS
		6/15/04	All Tell	cell phone	$ 67.45
		6/15/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 1,223.60
		6/15/04	Great Plains One Call	line maint	$ 115.00
20362		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,035.34
20363		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 139.07
					$ 4,580.46
			WATER
		6/15/04	Dutton Lainson	line maint	$ 82.65
		6/15/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 827.20
		6/15/04	Bosselman Inc.	fuel	$ 103.35
		6/15/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 607.55
		6/15/04	Trustworthy Hardware	operating supplies	$ 51.71
20362		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,085.18
20363		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 96.97
					$ 3,854.61
			SEWER
		6/15/04	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 23.00
		6/15/04	City Payroll Account	insurance	$ 626.84
		6/15/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 6.13
		6/15/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 370.15
20362		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,277.21
20363		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 59.50
					$ 2,362.83




Page 3			CLAIMS DATE : JUNE 15TH, 2004
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			TRAILER COURT
		6/15/04	Alma Short Stop	fuel	$ 65.33
		6/15/04	Brooks Ford	r & m equipment	$ 84.95
		6/15/04	Hogeland Market	operating supplies	$ 9.59
		6/15/04	Frontier	telephone service	$ 52.57
		6/15/04	PinPoint	cable T.V.	$ 38.45
		6/15/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 15.74
		6/15/04	Trustworthy hardware	operating supplies	$ 57.57
		6/15/04	Lein Lumber	capitol outlay	$ 1,451.21
20362		15-Jun	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 592.08
					$ 2,367.49
			PAYROLL
1044		6/2/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,153.91
		6/15/04	Blue Cross Blue Shield	insurance	$ 4,338.60
					$ 5,492.51
			GOLF COURSE AND COLF BAR EXPENSE
		6/15/04	Hogeland Market	groc-cigs	$ 217.80
		6/15/04	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	pop	$ 363.00
		6/15/04	Frito Lay	chips	$ 52.08
		6/15/04	Hanna Variety	operating supplies	$ 222.59
		6/15/04	Cash Wa Distributing	roller grill accessories	$ 680.36
		6/15/04	Office Solutions	supplies	$ 113.97
		6/15/04	United Distillers	concession	$ 218.95
		6/15/04	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 260.00
		6/15/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 41.80
EFT		6/1/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 62.82
EFT		6/9/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 50.65
EFT		6/3/04	Nebraskaland Distributors	concession	$ 238.80
EFT		6/1/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 443.25
EFT		6/7/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 383.90
		6/15/04	Alcohol Tobacco Tax And Trade	special tax	$ 250.00
		6/15/04	Hanna Variety	supplies	$ 239.94
		6/15/04	UAP Timberland	chemicals	$ 2,177.98
		6/15/04	Diamond Exterminating	building maint	$ 60.00
		6/15/04	Patriot Public Financing	beverage cart	$ 290.25
		6/15/04	All Tell	cell phone---new phone	$ 152.77
2302		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,260.31
2303		6/2/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 49.72
					$ 9,830.94

There was no discussion from the Mayor, Council or Public upon the treasurer’s report and warrants. Report was accepted as presented.

Mayor Haeker opened the public hearing on the planning for Capacity Building Grant application at 5:37 o’clock p.m. 2004 for Council and public input or comments. Kaye Payne visited with all in attendance about the number of surveys to be conducted by a number of communities once in a two year period, DED approval of number of communities to participate in the surveys, first year surveys, funding of survey project, grant application deadlines, Guide Rock is in process of procuring a planning consultant and a grant administrator, rate of pay for consultant explained, cost of each survey, survey longevity, county wide partnership, and use of survey down the road. There being no other comments to heard from public or Council the Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:47 o’clock p.m. June 15, 2004.

Fireworks trailer improvements discussion included a request from Gary Wheeler for help in the cost of making the additional improvements and also a report on what the improvements are to be made and the benefits of them. Topics of discussion brought up included; difference the improvements will make in the fireworks show, promotional money, possible donations for project and look at budget figures nest fiscal year for community publicity monies. Motion made by Calkins seconded by Lakin to go ahead and give up to $800.00 toward the improvements to the fireworks trailer. Motion Carried.

City Clerk presented a Corporate Authorization Resolution for Mayor and Council review and approval. Topics discussed included; reason given for need of a new resolution being the change in President of the Council name and his signature. Motion made by Waggoner seconded by Calkins to approve the Corporate Resolution. Motion Carried.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included; hiking biking trail update report, liability insurance question on trail answered, approval of arboretum work at start of walking path given, housing rehab grant update report given, second round approvals on housing rehab time schedule, board of health issues included a report on letters sent out and need of letter concerning musk thistle.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the Mayor opened the floor to any other comments. Topics brought up and discussed included; possible property swap with Western Holiday issues, possible need of survey on question property, easements at Court House to look into, volley ball courts in need of some attention, landscaping report on amount of work done, grant funds for project, possible more shrubbery to be put in, location of trees concerns, watering of planted areas, airport hanger report, asphalt storage area comments, willow trees on lake front concerns, Corp of Engineers concerns on low water heard, NRD possible spraying of areas and report of need to attend up coming hearing July 16^th at Johnson Center concerning wells and water issues.

There being no other business for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Calkins to adjourn the regular meeting of June 15, 2004. Motion Carried.

______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD FOR CITY OF ALMA

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 7, 2004---5:30 p.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 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. on June 7, 2004 for the purpose of a public hearing on the hiking biking trail and Department of Revenue Issues discussion.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Calkins, Waggoner, Lakin. Also attending the meeting; Clerk, Administrator, Attorney, Martha Montgomery, Judy Mintzmeyer, Joyce Flasnick, Ruth Gillette, Sam Gillette, Don Calkins, Mildred Calkins, Gene Gillette, Bill Blum, Bill Schofield, Bill Wormuth, Jason Bach, Gordon Loeschen, Louis Hays, Darrell Westerbeck, Mr. & Mrs. Page.

Mayor Haeker called the Special Meeting of June 7, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

Motion 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.

The time being 6:35 p.m. June 7, 2004 the Mayor opened the public hearing on public input Alma Methodist Cove Hiking Biking Trail. Reference paperwork was handed out to all giving an explanation upon phase I and phase II, estimated costs, grants awarded, description of make up of trail and location of entire trail project.

The following items of discussion and comments were heard from all those attending the meeting; amount of matching funds that City is putting into project explained, explanation of how funds were budgeted for such project, explanation of how funds each year are budgeted for all projects, questions asked about how engineers came up with estimated costs of project, maintenance of trail to be done by City personnel and possible volunteers, comments expressed upon why the two phases are going to be built instead of just one to see if works, answer concerning question was that one phase tied into the other phase, questions about how many people are estimated to use trail unknown, explanation from Council that City is trying to do projects that the citizens of Alma want, comments heard about safety concerns where people are now walking down roadway to Methodist cove area, explanation that where trail is to be located is approximately 800 to 1000 feet from existing property, explanation that proposed trail is on leased land from the Corp of Engineers, liability insurance costs explained, economic value to City comments, asset to City of Alma comments, entrances to walking path locations explained, concerns about how to control motorized vehicles that might try to use trail, tourist attraction predicted and encourage to use trail comments, concerns expressed about getting emergency vehicles to all parts of trail in case needed, concerns about no hunting area around trail, use of signage suggested on vehicles and on hunting regulations, rest areas concerns and other areas of future development connected with trail comments.

There being no other discussion or comments to be heard upon the public hearing the Mayor and Council thanked all who attended for their comments and suggestions.

The time being 6:40 p.m. June 7, 2004 the Mayor closed the public hearing.

Department of Revenue issues included proposal of a partnership audit agreement to conduct audit for tax categories and periods detailed as, Sales Tax from May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2004, Consumers Use Tax from May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2004 and Waste Reduction and Recycling Fee periods ended June 30, 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Comments expressed concerning audit included; unintentional non awareness of sales and use tax laws, errors made by personnel on consumer gas sales tax collections, consumer use tax on water project and consumer use tax on purchases made but not taxed by retailer. Sales and Use tax liabilities estimated figures express as being from $40,000.00 to $60,000.00.

Motion made by Calkins to accept and sign the partnership audit agreement to forego penalties upon non payment of sales and use taxes, seconded by Waggoner. Motion Carried.

Other topics of discussion pertaining to Department of Revenue issues were; possible ways to pay for tax errors, budgeted figures, time table of audit and instruction to follows directives of audit very carefully.

There being no other items for discussion it was moved by Lakin seconded by Waggoner to adjourn the Special Meeting. Motion Carried.

__________________________________ ATTEST: _________________________________

Mayor City Clerk

MINUTE RECORD

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 1, 2004

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Alma, Nebraska was held at the Office of the City Clerk in said City on the 1^st day of June,. 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

Present were: Mayor Haeker. Council Members; Fleischmann, Waggoner, Calkins. Also attending; Clerk, Attorney, Administrator, Superintendent, Ginger Jensen, Ron Latter and Monica Latter.

Mayor Haeker called the regular meeting of June 1, 2004 to order and the following business was transacted.

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

Moved by Fleischmann 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 Waggoner seconded by Calkins that the minutes of the May 18^th 2004 regular meeting be approved as circulated. Motion Carried.

Mayor opens floor to any discussion upon the presented claims and invoices listing. Discussion included a report on bill for City wide clean-up trash removal. Moved by Fleischmann seconded by Waggoner to pay the presented trash removal bill as shown. Motion Carried.

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

Page 1			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 1ST, 2004_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			GENERAL
34056		5/19/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 3,090.52
34507		5/19/04	City Alma Payroll Account	pension	$ 143.71
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 70.04
		6/1/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		6/1/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 26.67
		6/1/04	Jan Rojewski	building maint	$ 60.00
		6/1/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 397.16
		6/1/04	Nebraska Cooperative Government	internet service	$ 29.00
		6/1/04	Kirkham Michael	trail project--engineer	$ 2,083.21
		6/1/04	City Alma Office	petty cash	$ 100.00
34058		5/24/04	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 17.70
		6/1/04	Bill Hogeland	merchandise purchase	$ 19.15
		6/1/04	League Nebraska Municipalities	membership dues	$ 50.00
		6/1/04	Office Solutions	office supplies	$ 29.01
		6/1/04	Hogeland Market	office supplies	$ 11.18
c-card		5/18/04	Intuit	quickbooks Pro 2004`	$ 219.28
		6/1/04	Duncan, Duncan, Jelkin	legal	$ 1,000.00
					$ 7,365.83
			STREET
34056		5/19/04	City Alma Payroll Account	payroll	$ 602.84
		6/1/04	McClymont Implement	r & m equipment	$ 186.65
		6/1/04	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 20.00
		6/1/04	Motorspoprts Repair	r & m equipment	$ 292.45
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,862.56
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel chemicals supplies	$ 600.26
		6/1/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 31.36
					$ 3,596.12
			FIRE
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 213.29
		6/1/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 97.36
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel chemicals supplies	$ 33.60
		6/1/04	Green Country enterprises	building maint	$ 40.00
		6/1/04	Aramark Services	cleaning supplies	$ 25.74
					$ 409.99
			SHOP
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 83.29
		6/1/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 136.73
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 7.80
		6/1/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 9.16
					$ 236.98
			POOL
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 78.25
		6/1/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 1,455.16
		6/1/04	Municipal Supply of Nebraska	chemicals	$ 442.50
		6/1/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 78.00
		6/1/04	Deterding Class Pool	chemicals	$ 40.60
		6/1/04	Coca Cola Dr. Pepper	concessions	$ 427.00
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	chemicals	$ 38.73
					$ 2,560.24
			AUDITORIUM
34058		5/19/04	State Department Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 60.27
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 50.66
		6/1/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 74.57
		6/1/04	Aramark Services	building maint	$ 38.88
					$ 224.38
			AIRPORT
		6/1/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 13.50
		6/1/04	Alpo Custom Ag	grounds maint	$ 337.50
					$ 351.00
Page 2			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 1ST, 2004_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			LANDFILL
		6/1/04	South Central Sanitation	services	$ 7,825.37
		6/1/04	South Central Sanitation	city wide clean-up expenses	$ 3,419.23
					$ 11,244.60
			LIBRARY
34058		5/19/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 5.14
34056		5/19/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,021.12
		6/1/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 41.61
		6/1/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 6.60
					$ 2,074.47
			PARK
34056		5/19/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 644.18
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 56.26
		6/1/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 49.12
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 7.59
		6/1/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 31.31
					$ 788.46
			RECREATION
		6/1/04	Builders Choice	r & m building	$ 29.38
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 64.78
		6/1/04	City Alma Utilities	toters	$ 29.95
		6/1/04	Endzone Sports & Office	supplies	$ 131.33
		6/1/04	Tagge Engineering	engineering	$ 1,576.32
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	r & m equipment	$ 3.38
		6/1/04	Hilsabeck Sporting	uniforms	$ 370.22
		6/1/04	Trustworthy Hardware	r & m grounds	$ 31.09
					$ 2,236.45
			GAS
20341		5/19/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,946.85
20342		5/19/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 134.96
20343		5/24/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 4,181.27
		6/1/04	League of Nebraska Municipalities	workshop dues	$ 80.00
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 61.96
		6/1/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 39.60
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 19.35
		6/1/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 19.20
		6/1/04	Aramark	clothing	$ 173.75
		6/1/04	National Public Gas Agency	cost of gas	$ 39,442.29
		6/1/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 12.11
					$ 47,111.34
			WATER
20341		5/19/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 2,085.06
20342		5/19/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 96.95
20343		5/24/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-use-city tax	$ 378.37
		6/1/04	Hogeland Market	supplies	$ 8.60
		6/1/04	Holmes Plumbing & Heating	line maint	$ 6.49
		6/1/04	State of NE HHS Labs	line maint	$ 54.00
		6/1/04	T & S Tire & Auto	r & m equipment	$ 10.00
		6/1/04	Twin Valleys Public Power	electric	$ 278.99
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 3.97
		6/1/04	Harlan County Journal	print & publish	$ 172.50
		6/1/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 16.17
		6/1/04	AFLAC	insurance	$ 139.60
		6/1/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 16.20
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 36.06
					$ 3,302.96

Page 3			CLAIMS DATE: JUNE 1ST, 2004_
Claim #	Invoice #	Invoice Date	Payee	Explanation/Description	Amount
			SEWER
20341		5/19/04	City Payroll Account	payroll	$ 1,107.92
20342		5/19/04	City Payroll Account	pension	$ 51.63
20343		5/24/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 645.34
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 30.00
		6/1/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 9.60
					$ 1,844.49
			TRAILER COURT
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 275.49
		6/1/04	City of Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 177.66
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel	$ 6.09
					$ 459.24
			CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
		6/1/04	Juan Barrientes	refund	$ 100.00
		6/1/04	Curtis Malzacher	refund	$ 25.10
		6/1/04	City Alma Utilities	refund applied utilities	$ 74.90
					$ 200.00
			PAYROLL
1043		5/19/04	American Funds	pension	$ 1,103.26
					$ 1,103.26
			GOLF COURSE & GOLF COURSE BAR
		6/1/04	Hogeland Market	groc--cigs	$ 144.90
		6/1/04	Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper	concession	$ 134.00
		6/1/04	Builders Choice	building--grounds maint	$ 167.22
		6/1/04	Brown Transfer	shipping	$ 41.80
EFT		5/17/04	Nebraska Wine & Spirits	concession	$ 117.50
EFT		5/17/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 235.10
		6/1/04	Office solutions	supplies	$ 59.73
		6/1/04	Untied Distillers	concession	$ 389.00
		6/1/04	Sterling Distributing	concession	$ 152.34
EFT		5/19/04	Nebraskaland Distributing	concession	$ 219.35
EFT		5/19/04	Nebraskaland Distributing	concession	$ 232.80
EFT		5/24/04	H & H Distributing	concession	$ 612.45
		6/1/04	Tom Baxter	refund dues	$ 160.00
2286		5/19/04	City Alma Payroll	pension	$ 49.72
2285		5/19/04	City Alma Payroll	payroll	$ 2,412.58
2287		5/24/04	State Nebraska Dept Revenue	sales-city-use tax	$ 620.03
		6/1/04	Sun Turf	r & m equipment	$ 1,800.00
		6/1/04	Fort Dearborn Life	insurance	$ 9.60
		6/1/04	Nebraska Public Power	electric	$ 1,066.75
		6/1/04	City Alma Utilities	g-w-s-t	$ 168.69
		6/1/04	Agri Co-op	fuel-chem-supplies	$ 475.33
		6/1/04	S & W Auto Parts	r & m equipment	$ 32.91
					$ 9,301.80

Treasurer’s report and warrants discussion and action taken included; review of report by Council and there being no discussion upon the report it was accepted as presented.

Mayor and Council were informed that the Ahren’s sewer line issue has been solved ant that realtor Del Wolfe would like a copy of decision made placed in writing for his files.

Discussion upon the hiking biking trail was tabled until a Special Hearing meeting to be held June 7^th, 2004 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. at the Office of the City Clerk, so public could attend and ask questions or offer comments concerning the hiking biking trail.

Completed and or unfinished business discussion included no personnel issues at this time, housing rehab report about six household receiving funds and paperwork on HUD loan, second round of approvals at the next regular Council meeting, no economic development discussion and no report to be presented on board of Health issues.

There being no other agenda items for discussion the floor was opened for any other subjects to be brought up and discussed.

Report given by City Attorney upon N.P.P.D. issues and paperwork received and needed, topic on N.P.P.D. to be discussed at the June 15^th, 2004 regular meeting , EMC safety dividend check presented by agent Waggoner, landscaping project report updated given, location of planted trees discussion, ball association work report given, possible temporary ball field approval given, traffic concerns on north road to ball diamonds and golf course discussed, possible ways of solving concerns expressed, possibility of sheep grazing around sewer lagoons turned down mainly due to insurance liability concerns, wellness committee meeting attendance report given, grant application on next June l5, 2004 and report given by Ron Latter concerning trash hauling for City wide clean-up project.

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

_______________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________

Mayor City Clerk