May 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM - 1st Council Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Bergman calls meeting to order, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement" as required by NE State Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414; Mayor Bergman also states that the City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by NE State Statute 84-1410. 

2. Submittal of Request for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. Discuss - Approve / Deny the Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Interlocal Agreement - Central Nebraska Special Response Team (SRT). The Agencies that are included in this "Agreement" consists of: City of St. Paul's Police Department; Howard County Sheriff's Office; Valley County, Sherman County, Custer County; and Nance County.  Each Agency will cover their own Health, Work Comp and Liability insurance - Howard County Deputy Paul Tartaglia will be in attendance to answer questions. (Email "Agreement" to LARM).  
The Interlocal Agreement is pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Article VIII, of Chapter 13, R.R.S., 1943, the parties hereto agree that each of the parties to this "Agreement" is a Public Agency as defined in Section 13-803, R.R.S., 1943, and each party hereto is authorized by a duly enacted resolution of its governing body either before signing or by future ratification to enter into this "Agreement".

5. Update regarding the renovations to Todd & Michelle Padrnos 108 Howard Avenue Apartments (Possible Action). 

6. Discuss two (2) nuisance updates with possible action (Agenda on February 7, 2022 - due in 60 days): (1) David Eiberger - 304 8th Street (need lien release / partial tree broken on garage) and (2) Todd Padrnos - 1220 Farnum Street (unlicensed vehicles).

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) April 13, 2022 (special) and April 18, 2022 (regular) Council minutes; (2) May 2, 2022 disbursements and (3) Private Well permits for Mark Starkey (103 8th Street) and Pam Ackles (1705 Custer Street).  

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul 2021-2022 Sinking Funds to be deposited in to the City's Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) accounts: EMT $9,000; Fire $8,000; Library Maintenance City Share $2,500; Light $6,000; Pool $2,700; Senior Center $3,000; Street $30,000; and Water $27,500.  Note: Email minutes to Dana F. Cole & Company.

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Resolution #2022-4; an amendment to Implement Hardship Distribution Provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Bill of 2018 to the City of St. Paul, NE 401(a) Plan and that an authorized representative of the Employer is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Plan Administrator the Amendment and to take any and all actions as it may deem necessary to execute this resolution.

10. Note: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires the Security Financial (Security Benefit) Plan to be updated every six (6) years to conform to legislative and regulatory changes.  The IRS has reviewed and approved the language and requires adoption.  Tricia Kubik, City's Plan Administrator stated that this is a standard "Agreement" from the IRS.
Discuss - Approve / Deny Adoption Agreement for Security Financial Resources, Inc. Non-Standardized Governmental 401(a) Pre-Approved Plan, along with name changes to the Plan Trustee and the Administrative Contact.

11. Discuss - Approve / Deny St. Paul Development Corp. (SPDC) requesting $35,000 of operating budget funds; the funds will be disbursed from sales tax dollars.

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny the construction of a City "Welcome Sign" to be placed on the north side of St. Paul, NE; the cost will be disbursed from the Keno fund per the minutes of April 4, 2022.
a.  Location and Cost ($17,500) of City "Welcome Sign".

13. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul Police Department purchasing In-Car computers (tablets) to be utilized for the MACH System (GPS) and E-Citations.
a. Approve funding source for tablets (General ICS or ARPA); this item is in the 21-22 Budget with it being absorbed by ARPA funds.

14. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul Police Department Employment Agreement.

15. Discuss - Approve / Deny hourly wage for the City of St. Paul's Police Department part-time Police Officer.

16. Discussion regarding the continuation of the City of St. Paul's Recycling Trailer (possible action).

17. Note: Cancellation of the IBEW 1597 Union workshop on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Discuss - Approve setting an alternate date for the IBEW 1597 Union workshop. 

18. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates:
(1) Recycling Trailer update from the Howard County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022; the next Commissioner meeting will be on Friday, May 13, 2022 regarding the recycling;
(2) Per Electrical Commissioner Ed Thompson: City Spring Clean-up Day on Monday, April 25, 2022: City crew took three (3) loads of trees to the Recycling Center; six (6) Dump Truck loads of iron to the Rotary pile; and 5-6 loads of garbage to the Loup Central Landfill;

19. Chief of Police Howard updates:
(1) City received reimbursement from the Webster County Sheriff regarding Moriah Rawlings Armor Vest and Duty Belt in the amount of $788.96; other police miscellaneous items were billed out this week in the amount of $264.99.

20. City Council member updates

21. Mayor Bergman updates:
(1) The State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Compliance Reporting has been completed (American Rescue Plan Act - ARPA); US Treasury deadline is April 30, 2022;
(2) City of St. Paul Facebook survey: City is requesting input from City residents that have Charter/Spectrum internet service.  If you currently have Charter/Spectrum, please comment on the quality of service received, internet speed, internet pricing, and customer service;
(3) League of NE Municipalities: Cities and villages need to submit their health insurance response to the League by Wednesday, April 27, 2022 deadline, so that the League of NE Municipalities can have a health insurance quote by July 1, 2022 from Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE (BCBSNE);
(4) Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) progress meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

22. Public Comment Period - restricted to items on the agenda

23. Public Announcements

24. Closed Session: Pending Litigation; Strategy Session with respect to real estate purchase; and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual

25. Mayor Bergman adjourns City Council meeting

26. Informational Items:
(1) Sales Tax Revenue Information;
(2) Keno Revenue Proceeds Information;
(3) St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Expenditures from January 2022 to March 2022;

27. This agenda, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing during normal business hours at the City Office, 704 6th Street, St. Paul, Nebraska.