ELGIN CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings
June 4, 2012
The Elgin City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., pursuant to posted notice. Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order, and announced the location of the Open Meeting Act. Council members present were Shirley Nissen, Don Mackel, Jim Kittelson and Kenny Jochum.
A complete and accurate copy of the minutes is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Clerk’s office.
The following agenda items were approved:
May regular meeting, treasurer’s report, transaction report, and paying the claims (CLAIMS)
GENERAL: ERPPD, se, 129.81; Great Plains Communications, se, 49.87; Fitzgerald, Vetter & Temple, se, 397.73; Alan Reicks, se, 50.00; Prudential, retirement, 546.74; USTreasury, tax, 2117.20; APPEARA, su, 38.40; Elgin Review, se, 99.44; Dean’s Market, su, 19.82; Western Office Technologies, su, 59.90; Bank of Elgin, ins, 1433.00; Bank of Elgin, loan, 500.00; Source Gas, se, 118.43; Antelope County Clerk, se, 16.00; Flower Corner, su, 28.99; ADT, se, 639.00; Elgin Ins, ins, 3827.50; Bethany Miller, rent, 25.00; NNEDD, dues, 819.64; Don’s Electric, se, 46.40; Payroll, 1555.89
SALES TAX: To General; $3353.60
STREET: ERPPD, se, 1492.83; Elgin One Stop, su, 228.83; Verizonwireless, su, 19.67; CVA, su, 180.55; Bank of Elgin, loan, 875.05; Source Gas, se, 53.45; ; The Station, se, 411.36; Bomgaars, su, 79.99; Dean’s Market, su, 7.48; Elgin Body & Glass, rprs, 70.07; B’s Enterprise, su, 175.00; Precision Repair, rprs, 64.67; Jerry’s Feed, su, 6.34; Payroll, 1568.66
WATER: ERPPD, se, 764.43; NE Dept of Revenue, tax, 699.21; Verizonwireless, su, 19.68; Neb. Public Health Envir. Lab, se, 50.00; Great Plains Communications, se, 127.22; US Post Office, su, 10.40; Hawkins, su, 231.50; Elgin Review, se, 22.09; CVA, su, 6.99; Water Works, su, 881.82; Bank of Elgin, return check, 136.09; M Boyle, return, 100.00; C Heithoff, return, 23.28; C.Heithoff Account , return, 76.72; B Benson Account, return; 30.00; Payroll, 2103.25
SEWER: ERPPD, se, 878.30; NE Department of Revenue, tax, 630.91; Great Plains Communications, se, 443.88; Dean’s Market, su, 3.00; Midwest Labs, se, 455.20; Sapp Bros, rent, 1.00; CVA, su, 18.57; DEQ, payment, 3515.62; Payroll, 810.76
FIRE: ERPPD, se, 147.09; Great Plains Communications, se, 50.07; APPEARA, su, 38.40; Source Gas, se, 55.98; Craft Inc, per contract, 17680.10
POLICE: Antelope Co Sheriff, se, 2640.00; Elgin Review, ad, 47.00
TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING: Bud’s Sanitary Service, se, 4459.00; Betty Moser, rent, 100.00; R. Henn, ex, 8.50; Albracht Disposal, su, 832.92; Payroll, 60.40
POOL: ERPPD, se, 32.96; Source Gas, se, 25.68; CVA, su, 166.78; Dean’s Market, su, 28.32; Don’s Electric, rprs, 66.95; Commercial Pool, su, 277.80; Elgin Review, ad, 54.00; Great Plains Communication, se, 141.76; Bank of Elgin, su, 100.00
PARK: ERPPD, se, 105.05; Dept of Revenue, tax, 1.14; CVA, su, 15.80; Payroll, 240.85
LIBRARY: ERPPD, se, 54.11; Source Gas, se, 50.93; Amazon, bks, 360.05; Nebraska Life, bk, 38.00; Gale, su, 35.87; Dinges Technology, se, 45.00; Payroll, 943.85
YOUTH: St. Boniface Ball Field Association, rent, 1500.00
Accept bid for crack filler from Bader’s for $19, 887.00
Tabled any action on order change for 3 phase electrical
Tabled any action on estimate for paving streets
Approve the application for payment #1 from Crafts Inc for $35, 360.10
Accept the two highest bids for the handguns; $501; Jim Kittelson and $352; Josh Schindler
Tabled water study & arsenic levels discussion until July
Obtaining a loan from the Bank of Elgin for a term of seven years at 3.15% on $100, 000 for the fire storage building
Liquor License change for Sonja L. Polston as manager of Elgin One Stop
Tabled storage bunker until July
Entering in to closed session to discuss and offer on City Lot; 8:35 p.m.
Reconvene in open session at 8:50 p.m.
Denied offer on City Lot
Selling City lot at sealed bid, with a minimum price of $4000 being accepted
Building Permits: Betty Thompson and Cole Haddix
Salary increase for pool manager, co; manager and previous full time guards
Discussions were held:
Flashing emergency lights were not approved by NDOR
Paving District for sidewalks in the business area
Blowing storm whistle—will remain as is
Sheriff’s Report
Dogs running at the City Park
Dog Bite report filed with City Attorney
Stainless Steel edging for around the pool
Season tickets sold
Problems with blown breakers at pool
Mosquitos Spraying on Mondays after 8:00 p.m.
Out of Town Roofing Companies registering with City
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Publish: June 13, 2012
