Condensed Minutes  June 15, 2010

 

The Ralston City Council met in a regular session on June 15, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at Ralston City Hall. Roll was called with the following present:  Krause, Onken, Preis, Konwinski. Absent: Alberhasky, Gillespie & Groesser. The agenda for this meeting was available at City Hall for public inspection and posted prior to the meeting. The legal notice for the meeting was published in the Ralston Recorder. Claims approved are included and are a part of these minutes.

 

Acting Mayor Onken gave the Open Meeting Law Posting Acknowledgment.

 

It was moved by Krause, seconded by Konwinski to approve the Consent Agenda. The vote: all vote yes, motion carries.

 

Freshman spoke to PO #2207. Freshman went through PO item by item. It was moved by Konwinski, seconded by Preis for approval of PO #2207. The vote: all yes, motion carries. City Treasurer reported on lottery revenue & introduced Code Enforcement Officer Bill Freshman. Freshman spoke to the PRT sheet. Chief Murtaugh spoke to the “Click it or Ticket” grant & other incidents that had occurred in the City. Library Director gave Council an updated statistics list for the Library

 

Consideration of Susan Schnase for alternate member of the Planning Commission was moved for approval by Krause, seconded by Konwinski. The vote: all yes, motion carries.

 

Discussion & Consideration of scope of work for soccer parking complex dispersements was spoken to. John Trecek from Ameritas was introduced. Public Works Director Freshman spoke to being over budget & the new number of $760,000. Freshman explained what had contributed to this number being over, such as land acquisition, moving expense, and site preparation. Woracek said the increase was due to the many water issues here. Krause questioned the disparity in estimates for top soil, among other items. Woracek said he felt this was due to the different ways the bidders interpreted these items. Freshman & Woracek said there were 7 plan holders, but only 3 returned bids. Konwinski asked for a time frame. Woracek thought around the 1st of August. Trecek said the rates were now favorable to this project at a little more than 2.5%. It was noted that the contract for bid award could be awarded and then go back to the bonding agent. It was moved for approval on scope of work to go to $760,000. as amended, & to go forward with this project by Krause, seconded by Konwinski. The vote: all yes, motion carries.

 

Consideration of bid award for Dostal’s Construction in the amount of $464,456.88 for soccer field parking lot construction was moved for approval by Krause, seconded by Konwinski. Onken asked if there was anything that could be done to save some money on these estimates. Both Woracek and Freshman said there might be, such as the fencing ($4-5K), sidewalk access, pipes, ($14-15K), waterlines & expansion. Trecek suggested that Council could issue these bonds for $760,000.00, and if any funds were leftover, could go to other bond pay offs in the city. The vote: all yes, motion carries.

 

1st Reading & Public Hearing on Ordinance #1151 – AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF  HIGHWAY ALLOCATION FUND PLEDGE BONDS, 2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000) FOR THE PAYMENT OF COST IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF RALSTON, NEBRASKA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; PLEDGING FUNDS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE STATE OF NEBRASKA HIGHWAY ALLOCATION FUNDS; AGREEING TO LEVY TAXES; PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO THE PURCHASER; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE BOND PROCEEDS; AND ORDERING THE PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM  was introduced by Krause. Onken opened the Public Hearing. John Trecek, Ameritas explained these were the $150,000. bonds for street repair. He stated these would be on a 6 year maturity schedule. Trecek asked if this was approved tonight, to waive 2nd & 3rd Readings. Onken closed the Public Hearing. It was moved for approval of 1st reading of #1151 by Krause, seconded by Preis. The vote: all yes, motion carries. It was the moved by Krause, seconded by Preis to waive 2nd & 3rd readings on #1151. The vote: all yes, motion carries.

 

Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between NDOR & the City of Ralston was spoken to by Freshman. Freshman said this was an understanding of information sharing that had to do with the GIS system. It was moved for approval of MOU by Konwinski, seconded by Krause. The vote: all yes, motion carries.

 

Consideration of lease agreement between the Transit Authority of the City of Omaha (MAT) & the City of Ralston was spoken to by Freshman. Freshman said this was the new special service bus which was paid for with stimulus money, of $55,600.00. It was moved by Konwinski, seconded by Preis for approval of MOU. The vote: all yes, motion carries.

 

Consideration of Special Designated License for non profit for Oak Hills Pool Fundraiser was moved for approval by Krause, seconded by Konwinski. There were no objections to this license. The vote: all yes, motion carries.

 

Council comments: None  

 

Public Comments: Boy Scout in attendance was introduced.   

 

There being nothing further of a general nature to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 P.M.

 

 

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Dolores L Costanzo                              Rich Onken

City Clerk                                             Acting Mayor

 

 

Claims :Ameripride – Cleaning - $53.62; Ameritas – Insurance - $1,106.12; Builders Supply – Materials - $20.00; Better Business – Copier - $3,206.65; Boone Bros – Repair - $324.00; CJ’s – Supplies - $137.95; Petty Cash – Costanzo - $176.37; Cox – Service - $199.28; Century Certified – Pest Control - $129.00; A&M Green – Parts - $231.70; City of La Vista – Tent - $3,430.00; Daily Record – Legals - $112.29; D Costanzo – IIMC - $450.57; Fireguard – Alarm - $1,605.34; Pruitt – Parts - $714.15; Gale Group – Books - $122.34; Grainger – Tools - $121.36; Gall’s – Equipment - $351.37; Great Plains 1 Call – Locates - $115.13; Ingram – Books - $2,010.09; Integrated – Computer Support - $224.00; T Jones – Janitorial - $50.00; J & J – Parts - $156.58; M Klinker – Service - $1,325.00; Micro Marketing – Books - $170.00; Nebraska Crime Commission – Directory - $37.50; Nat’l Assoc of Town – Supplies - $373.76; Napa – Parts - $55.16; OPPD – Utility - $15,402.04; Express Police – Supplies - $91.98; World Herald – Ads - $1,086.16; Olsson – Topography - $16,500.00; M O’Malley – Janitorial - $399.00; Prairie Life – Reimburse - $520.47; Qwest – Service - $1,579.84; Ralston Insurance – Renewal - $38,905.00; Ralston Automotive – Parts & Service - $294.12; Recorded Books – Books - $262.00; Trede- Electric Repairs - $2,648.91; US Asphalt – Materials - $1,034.44; UNO -  Science Show - $150.00; Visa – Monthly Expense - $4,210.73; Davidson – Books - $374.88; West Payment – Charges - $150.00; Industrial Sales – Materials - $207.51; NE – IA Supply – Fuel - $961.12; Heritage Nursery – Plants - $360.00; Lesco – Materials - $199.00; Consolidated Concrete – Concrete - $360.00; Pinsville – Promo - $787.50; Skillpath – Book - $31.90; ServiceMaster – Janitorial - $340.00; Windstream – Service - $22.32; 4Imprint – Promo - $1,119.89; Sirsi Dynix – Support - $329.00; Loveland Grasspad – Parts – $5.58; Port A Johns – Portables - $130.00; Great Plains Uniforms – Uniforms - $482.10; R Glaser – Auction – $225.00; Verizon – Service – $1,146.89; US Mechanical – Repair - $2,385.42; Bibliographical Center – Subscription - $225.46; Experian – Testing - $27.00; Midwest Right of Way – Service - $1,148.00; Orizon – Study - $10,000.00; Spotlight Entertain – Show - $300.00; Raptor Recovery – Education - $75.00.

 

Last updated 7/27/2010