OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Grove called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 13, 2024. Present were Mayor Grove; council members, TenEyck, Lewis, and Ueckert.  Absent: council member Batcher. Also present: City Attorney Andrea Griffin, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer.

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.

Agenda approved unanimously; Consent Agenda unanimously approved including the following claims: Services/Utilities/Insurance/Memberships: AFLAC 805.92, Amazon Business 365.02; Black Hills 2984.12; Cintas 166.66; Cox 525.24; Datashield 45.00; Douglas County Env 150.00; Douglas County Treas 1755.33; Eagle Engineering 140854.34; Farnham & Griffin 10490.12; Filament 2800.00; FiveNines 3577.00; International Inst. Of Muni Clerks 185.00; LARM 1329.76; Matzen Cleaning 1055.00; Midwest Alarm 131.50; Municipal Code Services 400.00; Mutual of Omaha 2694.90; Neb. Code Officials 225.00; Neb Dept of Environ 40.00; Neuvirth 17912.15; Olmsted & Perry 4445.41; Onyx Blasting 19728.60; OPPD 15503.53; Patterson D 3644.00; PeopleService 33503.00; Powertech 1550.00; Retirement Plan Consult 3550.00; The Daily Record 292.99; Verizon 423.11; YMCA 80.00; Supplies/Equipment: Ace Hardware Fremont 121.00; Ace Hardware Valley 270.63; Autographix Inc 1257.25; Baker & Taylor 2180.58; Blizzard Boys 662.00; Bound to Say Bound 746.77; Cappel Auto Supply 790.08; Code 1 Supply 208.34; Core & Main 941.00; Cornhusker State Ind. 1558.00; Dick’s Valley Market 10.85; Eakes 523.17; Everett’s 910.98; First Nebraska 2295.66; Fleet Charge 877.09; Fremont Dept of Utilities 34201.27; Galls 33.95; Great Plains Comm 911.92; Host Coffee 165.43; JD’s Care Wash 85.85; Larson Inter 55.87; Love’s 907.35; Menards – Fremont 349.08; Midwest Service 120.00; Midwest Tape 32.22; NMC Omaha 8597.47; Odeys 3817.25; Rob’s Oil 3893.35; Trekk Design 5322.00; USA Bluebook 2410.71; Valley Ace Hardware 174.80; Vector Specialty 4531.84; Vierregger Elec 400.00; Wast Connections 125.84; Widhelm J 7750.00; Woodhouse 1649.53; Bond/TIF Payments: FNB/bond 5962.50; FNB/bond 5962.50, Reimburse/Refund: Art of a Craftsman 8508.18; Deemer, J 700.00; Dohrman, K 700.00; Hempel M 700.00; Ideal Designs 1000.00; Jones, M 700.00; L Peterson Const 1000.00; Meadow Lark 500.00; Willmann, G 700.00

Wendy Deane appeared before council regarding her concerns with dissemination of information; water tower projects and brown water; vacant buildings and homes.

Cole Williby appeared before council regarding her concerns with brown water; water tower project; communication between City Hall and citizens.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-14 implementing the Adopt-A-Road Program.

Clarification by City Attorney Andrea Griffin of the January 9, 2024, minutes pertaining to the vote to move forward with next steps of building a new Municipal Building and that no final decisions have been made by council or actions taken regarding construction plans or funding options.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 Fremont Wastewater Agreement.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-07 appointment of interim City Administrator and Agreement for services.

Public hearing held and Resolution No. 2024-08 unanimously passed and adopted finding of no merit to the protests filed against the automatic renewal of the liquor license for 215 N. Spruce Str., LLC d/b/a Simply Delicious Restaurant

Introduction of Ordinance No. 807 approving new water rates. Said Ordinance was approved by title and the rule suspended of requiring reading on three different days.  Said Ordinance was then read by Mayor Grove and said Ordinance was unanimously passed and adopted.

Introduction of Ordinance No. 808 approving new sewer rates. Said Ordinance was approved by title and the rule suspended of requiring reading on three different days.  Said Ordinance was then read by Mayor Grove and said Ordinance was unanimously passed and adopted.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-09 approving the application of American Legion Post #58 request for a permit to sell fireworks.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-10 approving the application of Valley Days Foundation request for a permit to sell fireworks.

Mike Adair, PeopleService updates on water projects.

Jim Olmsted, Olmsted & Perry updates on water improvement projects.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-11 approving payment of $19,728.60 to Onyx Blasting & Coating, LLC for water tower repair and repainting.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-12 approving payment of $17,912.15 to Neuvirth Construction for filter media replacement.

Greg Perry, City Engineer updates on ongoing projects.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-13 approving payment of $21,516.25 to Vrba Construction Inc. for water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements and to the City of Valley in the amount of $2,090.18 for the Still Water Lake, Phase 1 project.

Unanimously passed and awarded the contract for the Maple Road and 270th Street HMA overlay and Ginger Woods HMA base widening and overlay project to Western Engineering.

Further updates provided on Ginger Cove lift station number 3 upgrades, Val-haven and Ginger Woods lift station number 2 improvements, Ginger Cove Bridge inspection and repair, and Valley Lakes Business Park.

Andrea Griffin, city attorney reviewed ongoing projects.

Mayor Grove provided updates on interviewing for part-time deputy clerk; entry reconciliations; phase 1 of the park; and corresponding with utility customers regarding sewer rates and consumption amounts.

I certify that the above represents a factual account of the proceedings of the Valley City Council and 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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