Lori Matchett

The meeting included the approval of the minutes from the January 25, 2023 meeting. A motion was approved to pay Invoice #1 to M.E. Collins for $164,685.74 related to the Northland Subdivision project. An update was provided on the Northland Subdivision, noting that M.E. Collins has started work on water lines, sewer, drainage, and light grading, with concrete street work anticipated in the early spring. Interest from potential lot buyers was mentioned, and progress on workforce housing grants was reported.

The City Council meeting addressed several key agenda items. The Council accepted the proposal for services from K-Tech Project Services and accepted the 2021-2022 audit presented by AMGL, P.C. Discussions included presenting the David City Airport Capital Improvement Program and considering the formation of an Airport Advisory Board. Bids were accepted for the 16" Water Main Loop project, awarded to Rutjens Construction, and for the 2023 Industrial Parkway-Trowbridge Lane Electrical Extension project, awarded to IES Commercial, Inc. The Council voted to approve taking bids to permanently affix the downtown rooftop lighting system. A motion was passed to approve the repair of the number 6 engine at the Power Plant and budget for future repairs to engines number 5 and 7. Additionally, the Council approved giving Waste Connections notice of contract termination and seeking new bids for waste services. Resolution No. 16-2023 was adopted, establishing an insufficient funds account closed policy. Further actions included approving a quote for Horizontal Boring for a Sanitary Sewer Railroad Crossing, passing Resolution No. 17-2023 proclaiming the year 2023 as David City Sesquicentennial, approving fee waivers and camping requests for the 150th Anniversary Celebration, and approving Treadway Ag's request to use the municipal airport for spraying. Ordinance No. 1438 was passed, adding Water/Wastewater Data Manager and Assistant Police Chief positions to the employee pay scale. Several new Police Officers were appointed, and the oaths of office were administered. Finally, Ordinance No. 1439, updating the water rate schedule, was passed, and Resolution No. 18-2023 was adopted, approving a Redevelopment contract with Ag Processing, Inc. for the Northwest Industrial Area.

Key discussions and actions during the session included the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to the City Librarian for 30 years of service. The Council indefinitely tabled Resolution No. 2-2023 adopting Nebraska Class. The low bid of $10,562,772 from Velocity Constructors, Inc. was accepted for the Water Treatment Plant update project, which includes all three alternate bids. A public hearing was held regarding an application for $433,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art, primarily for ADA accessibility improvements. The Council reappointed Dana Trowbridge as Special Projects Coordinator for a one-year term and authorized the Mayor to confirm the expiration of the Law Enforcement contract with Butler County. The Council voted to direct City Staff and the City Attorney to investigate forming a David City Police Department and approved a contract with JEO for ArcGIS mapping updates using grant funds. Finally, the Council adopted Procurement Procedures and Code of Conduct for the Downtown Revitalization Project and passed Ordinance No. 1427, establishing the pay for the Code Enforcement Officer at $25.00 per hour, effective January 11, 2023. Appointments were also made to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

The City Council meeting included several key actions and discussions. A public hearing was held regarding a replat of 11th Street between "A" Street and "F" Street, which subsequently led to the passing and adoption of Ordinance No. 1430 to approve the final plat for the 11th Street Addition. A public hearing was also held concerning an application for a Class C Liquor License by Mason Samek dba Par IV Restaurant and Lounge, which was approved. The Council approved Pay Estimate #2 for the RV Campground project. Furthermore, the Council appointed the Downtown Revitalization Committee and approved mandatory policies and procedures for the David City Police Department, including policies on Active Shooter response, Biased Based Policing, Body Armor use, Body Worn Video Recording, Choke Holds, Duty to Intervene, Officer Misconduct, and Use of Force guidelines.

The City Council meeting involved several key actions and discussions. The Council approved claims, including a specific claim to D-Sign Shop, and motions related to committee and officer's reports. Significant approvals included Change Order #2 for Velocity Constructors, Inc. and Certificate of Payment #9 for Velocity Constructors Inc. regarding Water Treatment Plant Upgrades. A Change Order for Rutjens Construction, Inc. for Water Main Improvements North Loop was also approved, along with its corresponding Certificate of Payment #2. The Council discussed the potential sale of a building at the wastewater plant to the City of Gibbon, Nebraska, and awarded a bid for Well #10 relining to Sargent Drilling. They also approved plans and specifications for the '2023 AGP Substation' project and authorized its bidding, approved a 75% payment for Ratkovec Construction, and passed Resolution No. 52-2023 establishing an amended fee schedule for the RV Campground. A lease agreement with the Butler County Ag Society for the soccer field was approved. The Council approved the Allstate Health Insurance plan for city employees and passed Resolution No. 53-2023 terminating an agreement with Horizontal Boring & Tunneling. Appointments were made to the Butler County Development Board. Discussions were held regarding necessary repairs/lease for Scout Hall siding, and discussion regarding a cost-of-living increase for city employees was tabled. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss pending litigation.