December 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Agenda - Madison City Council Meeting

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT

ROLL CALL

CONSENT AGENDA: Motion will include A-C…as one. APPROVE: A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Claims

APPROVE: Treasurer’s Report   

Welcome and reminder to turn off electronic devices. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 

Discussion/Action on water meters. 

Discussion/Action on the city office and HVAC system. 

Discussion/Action on creating an "on-call" policy. 

Discussion/Action on repayment of Cares Act funds in the amounts of $298,809.28, $49,474.69, and $98,472.47, for a total amount of $446,756.44 plus applicable interest at 11.25%, administrative costs and penalties.  

Discussion/Action on electric rates. 

Discussion/Action on utility meters at The Child Care Center. 

Discussion/Action on insurance for the nursing home building. 

Discussion/Action on Tyson hooking into city sewer. 

Discussion/Action on 401K rehire contribution policy. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

Open public hearing to receive public comments concerning the application of El Sazon de Mima LLC for the application of a Class C-126041 Liquor License.  

Discussion/Action on appointment of Deputy Treasurer/Bookkeeper - Lori Kellen. 

Appointment of Officers:
A. City Clerk – Kelli Dickes; B. City Treasurer – vacant; C. Utility Super/Water/Sewer/Public Works Commissioner – Jim Lewis. D. City Attorney – Mike Brogan; E. City/Economic Developer – vacant; F. Police Chief – Mike Hopen; G. Fire/Rescue Chief – Tim Reeves; H. City Physician – Twila Hoferer, APRN; I. Street Commissioner – John Zwingman; J. Street Superintendent – John Zwingman; K. City Engineer – Advanced Consulting Engineering Services; L. Madison County Joint Zoning/Planning Board – Roger Acklie; M. Board of Health – City Physician, Mayor Fite, President of the Council, and Police Chief.

Discussion/Action on election of officers:
a. Council President:
b. Finance Committee:
c. Streets and Alleys Committee:

Discussion/Action on hiring of Niko Gronenthal for Youth Recreation Coordinator.

Discussion/Action on NRIN invoice. 

Discussion/Action on a lease agreement with the Chamber for auditorium usage. 

Discussion/Action on Request for Funds #8 for Grant No. 20EMCV011 (Auditorium) for general administration and construction management in the amount of $2,278.18. 

Discussion/Action on Application for Payment #13 for Auditorium Grant No. 20EMCV011 payable to DWB, Inc. in the amount of $75,292.38. 

Discussion/Action on auditorium rooftop heating unit. 

Discussion/Action on auditorium floor covering. 

Discussion/Action on auditorium hourly rental rate. 

Discussion/Action on hiring a full-time police officer and full-time code enforcement officer. 

Close public hearing concerning the application of El Sazon de Mima LLC for the application of a Class C-126041 Liquor License.  

Discussion/Action to approve the application of a Class C-126041 Liquor License for El Sazon de Mima LLC. 

Discussion/Action on possible litigation against the City, possible executive session. 

Discussion/Action on personnel matters, possible executive session. 

ADJOURN
The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.
The Council may enter into executive session on certain matters authorized under the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.