CITY OF VALLEY

DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Valley’s personal property, namely a Belgian Malinois canine, “Officer K-9 Sonic”, who has served as a K-9 Officer for the Valley Police Department, be sold to his former handler, James Deemer, for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), said sale to take place on and be effective as of February 7, 2025. The manner and terms of sale are as follows:

1.  This Notice of Sale shall be posted in three prominent places within the City for a period of not less than seven (7) days prior to the sale.

2.  This Notice of Sale shall be published once in a legal newspaper in or of general circulation in Douglas County at least seven (7) days prior to the sale.

3.  After the expiration of the seven (7) day notice period, and upon payment of the $1.00 sale price by James Deemer, possession and ownership of Sonic shall be delivered to James Deemer.

CITY OF VALLEY, NEBRASKA

By: Christie Donnermeyer, Clerk

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Grove called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025.  Present were Mayor Grove; Council Members, Batcher, L. Lewis, J. Lewis, and M. Hayden. Also present: City Attorney Jeff Farnham, City Administrator Cameron Gales, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, Building Inspector Rune van den Boogaart, Public Works Superintendent Doug Eggen, Treasurer Lori Sorensen, and Utility Clerk Kindra Smith. Mayor Grove noted the location of the open meetings act, and stated one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed at this meeting is available for examination or copying. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Proof of Publication was on the council desk. Jim Thiessen, Jr. 7506 N. 285th Street addressed council with his concerns regarding the procedure for an agenda item request. He feels he is not allowed to speak. Unanimously approved the revised agenda. Council member J. Lewis made a motion to rescind his vote from yes to no on Ordinance No. 829 [sic] 828, Water and Wastewater Rates made during the December 10, 2024 council meeting.  L. Lewis and M. Hayden would also like to rescind their yes votes to no votes on Ordinance No. 829 [sic] 828 Water and Wastewater Rates made during the December 10, 2024 council meeting. City Attorney Farnham stated that this item was not on the agenda. No action was taken. Discussion was held regarding the proper procedure.  L. Lewis then made a motion and requested Ordinance No. 829 [sic] 828 Water and Wastewater Ordinance be an agenda item for the next council meeting.  Unanimously approved the consent agenda as follows: Dec. 10, 2024 City Council minutes; Treasurer’s Report, Dec. Payroll $51928.45 & IRA $3240.21; Keno Receipts $6640.68; PeopleService Report, Minutes and/or statistics of the following boards and/or committees: Nov Library minutes; Dec. Library statistics; Dec. 10 Community Development Agency minutes; Nov. 19 Planning Commission Minutes and the following bills: Services/Utilities/Insurance/Memberships: Advanced Heating 1527.87; AFLAC 324.78; American Legal 1574.90; ARPS 3757.25; Black Hills Energy 2897.35; Century Link 40.61; Cintas 336.43; Coventry Vet Clinic 679.13; Cox 531.03; Creative Planning 6067.00; DataShield 95.00; DC West 75.00; Douglas County Environ 2746.00; Eagle Engineering 138948.71; Farnham & Griffin 11426.00; First Neb Bank 2304.48; Five Nines 5525.10; FP Finance 152.95; Fremont Dept Utilities 48213.22; Great Plains 918.07; JD Car Wash 173.40; JD Financial 1186.83; JEO Consulting 3775.00; LARM 104.41; Leak Investigators 675.00; M Matzen 825.00; Mutual of Omaha 1874.54; Neb Dept Ag 242.78; Neb Secretary State 30.00; Neb Sweeping 3914.39; Olmsted & Perry 1852.50; OPPD 15909.74; PeopleService 38824.00; Retirement Plan Consultants 425.69; Sparq Data Solutions 4100.00; The Daily Record 506.02; Verizon 846.58; Waste Connections 331.04; Wiese Plumbing 3646.00; YMCA 170.00; Supplies/Equipment: Ace 449.78; Amazon Business 108.93; Akrs 21775.00; Assabet Interactive 1150.00; Baker & Taylor 1148.14; Bound to Stay Bound 247.68; Cappel Auto 298.26; Core & Main 1965.57; DEMCO 498.63; Everett’s 440.95; Great Plains Uniforms 133.98; Host Coffee 80.84; Jensen Tire 375.56; Love’s 1975.30; Menards-Elkhorn 259.01; Menards-Fremont 361.52; Murphy Tractor 346.73; Rasmussen Welding 300.00; Regal Awards 209.40; Galls 423.99; Valley Ace 134.50; Vermeer 830.17; West E-Con 8790.00; Bond/TIF Payments: FNB/Bond 5962.50; FNB/Bond 5962.50; Reimburse/Refund: Art of Craftsman 2000.00; C Eckerman 500.00; C Grove 119.99; D Quismondo 500.00; Golden Const 43.20; J Walvoord 813.45; LIM Const 2000.00; M Hamsa 1000.00; Prairie Homes 1000.0; S Feldhacker 1000.00. Jaime Kobs request for parking signs was tabled to the next meeting. City Administrator Gales addressed council with an update on K9 Sonic’s health along with his return to service evaluation.  For K9 Sonic to return to service, he and his handler will need 4 months of certification training.  The City Administrator also addressed the additional costs associated with K9 Sonic’s return to service. K9 Sonic’s deployment history was also reviewed.  The following options were presented to Council: 1. Return K9 Sonic to the Valley Police Department with the understanding the process would be an open application for the handler position and the costs associated with his return; 2. Conveying K9 Sonic to another municipality and letting other second-class cities know of his availability.  Agencies that have shown interest in K9 Sonic are Douglas County and agencies in western Nebraska.  Chief Martinez addressed council regarding the retirement age of K9s is approximately 6 – 9 years depending on the service provided by the K9.  Council member J. Lewis spoke and wants to relinquish K9 Sonic to James Deemer.  Attorney Farham addressed council regarding Neb. Rev. Stat. 17-503.02 regarding the conveyance of property of the City.  L. Lewis addressed council regarding selling an officer.  She is in favor of relinquishing K9 Sonic to James Deemer.  M. Hayden stated that donations contributed to the purchase of K9 Sonic.  City Administrator Gales reported that we do have interest from outside agencies for K9 Sonic.  J. Lewis requested and moved for a recess at 7:31 p.m.  L. Lewis Seconded.  YES: L. Lewis, J. Lewis, and Hayden. NO: Batcher.  Motion carried. Council recessed to allow City Attorney Farnham time to research the conveyance/sale of City property per Nebraska Statutes.  At 7:41 p.m. council reconvened.  Council member Hayden moved that the City Council approve the retirement and transfer of ownership of K-9 Sonic, a city-owned police dog, to his former handler, James Deemer. This motion is made in recognition of K-9 Sonic’s dedicated service to the city and acknowledges the special bond and established trust between the dog and his handler. In accordance with Nebraska Revised Statute § 17-503.02, I propose that K-9 Sonic be conveyed to James Deemer as surplus property for a nominal fee of one dollar ($1.00) to formalize the transfer. I further move that this resolution be recorded as official city action to ensure compliance with all legal and procedural requirements. L. Lewis seconded. YES: L. Lewis, J. Lewis, and Hayden. NO: Batcher.  Motion carried.  Mayor Grove asked the City Attorney to review the motion presented by Council member Hayden which she obtained from chatGBT for compliance with the state statutes. City Administrator Gales addressed council regarding the need for Cardinal Consulting and their professional services for economic development consulting and legal services as determined to be needed by the city.  Council member Batcher moved to table agenda item no. 11. L. Lewis seconded.  YES: Batcher, L. Lewis, J. Lewis, and Hayden. NO: no one. Motion carried. Unanimously approved Keno Application of Cherny/Powers, Inc. d/b/a Out Limits Sports Bar & Grill. Passed and adopted Ordinance NO. 826 annexing Still Water Lake, LLC.  Tabled Ordinance No. 830 water rates.  Passed and adopted Ordinance No. 831 City of Valley municipal code. Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 Amendment No. 2 to the Loan Agreement between the Neb. Dept of Environment & Energy for the public water system. Passed and adopted Ordinance No. 832 amending zoning regulations related to outdoor storage of enclosed trailers. Condition Use permit request of Jerry Smith was removed from the agenda. Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution NO. 2025-03 Condition Use Permit request of Beefcake Jerky/Dux Bux for warehouse distribution. Unanimously passed and adopted Ordinance No. 833 miscellaneous expenditure policy. Unanimously passed mileage reimbursement amount of .70 cents. Passed and adopted Resolution NO. 2025-04 application with EAA to the State of Neb for assistance under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act. Approved appointment of offices for another thirty days. City Administrator reported on the current state of the city pool. Mike Adair, PeopleService gave updates on meters, water main break and water plant expansion. Unanimously approved advertising for bids for the Valley Landing sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer and street paving improvement projects.  City Engineer gave updates on Val-haven and Ginger Woods lift station improvements, water treatment plant expansion, Valley Lakes Business Park, and FY2025 street projects. City attorney gave updates on public records requests, LB1197 election and Valley Lakes Business park. Mayor reporting on meter reading issues. Unanimously moved to adjourn. I certify that the above represents a factual account of the proceedings of the Valley City Council. A complete transcript of the minutes is available in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.

Attest: Christie Donnermeyer, City Clerk

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