LYONS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings April 17, 2025 A regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Lyons was called to order by Mayor Brink at 5:30 P.M., April 17, 2025, at Lyons City Hall. Upon roll call, the following Council members were present: Tyler Vacha, Brantley Vavra, and Matthew Carr. Council member Kyle Phillips was absent. *AMPVF (All Members Present Voted For) *MC (Motion Carried) CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting on March 11, 2025, as on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 2. Claims as presented except claims of KB’s Mini Mart and Megan Vavra. 3. Resolution No. 2025-04 – One & Six Year Street Program was adopted and signed. 4. ORDINANCE 778 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, DESIGNATING THE CITY’S ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AS THE CITY EMPLOYEE TO APPROVE, WITHOUT PLANNING COMMISSION OR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL, THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS OF EXISTING LOTS, BLOCKS, AND LANDS WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION JURISDICTION OF THE CITY IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM was adopted and signed. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 779 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 93.01 TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; TO PERMIT THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO REPEAL ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM was adopted and signed 6. Resolution No. 2025-05 – Update Pool Rules and Lifeguard Handbook was adopted and signed. CLAIMS AMERITAS LIFE CORP RETIREMENT $4,879.08 APPEARA CLOTHING FEB/MAR $746.01 ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $20.00 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS SUPPL $1,194.00 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD GROUP INS $10,791.46 BREHMER INDUSTRIES SUPPL $404.36 BRYCE OLSEN POSTAGE REIMBURSEMENT $10.10 BURT COUNTY SHERIFF MAY TELETYPE FEES $24.00 CITY OF LYONS UTILITIES $6,510.85 CLASSIC CLEAN CARWASH MTCE MARCH $17.12 CNA AUTO SERVICE MTCE $569.40 COLE PAPERS INC. SUPPL $1,236.71 COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMICA SUPPL $2,991.50 COMFORT INN LODGING WATER CONF $471.80 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ELECTRIC $6,978.05 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $13,032.59 FASTWYRE BROADBAND SERV $856.69 FP MAILING SOLUTIONS POSTAGE $600.00 FP MAILING SOLUTIONS LEAS METER LEASE $251.85 HOA MTCE $997.63 HSA EMPLOYEES HSA $2,100.00 IIMC DUES ANDERSON/FRAHM $330.00 JACK'S UNIFORMS CLOTHING $527.15 JENSEN PLG & HTG INC AC REPAIRS LIB $2,644.16 JOHNSON & MOCK, PC, LLO LEGAL FEES $1,681.00 JOHNSON-ERICKSON-O'BRIAN 100% CONST. DOCS PARK PROJECT $ 16,930.00 JOSH SVENDSEN MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $112.00 LIFEGUARD SUPPL-AED BATTERY $205.00 LINCOLN FINANCIAL INSURANCE $654.52 LINCOLN WINWATER WORKS CG SUPPL SEWER $3,404.29 LORENSEN GRAIN & READY MI CONCRETE $201.30 LYNKRIS PATIO FURNITURE POOL CHAIRS $4,037.00 LYONS COMMUNITY CLUB DUES $200.00 LYONS MIRROR-SUN LEGAL PRINTING $526.12 MAIN STREET SERVICES LLC MTCE $ 27.15 MENARDS MTCE/SUPPL $559.71 MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES ALARM MONITOR/INSPECT $849.96 MIDWEST LABORATORIES INC TESTING $ 93.65 MUTUAL OF OMAHA INSURANCE $348.91 NDEE-PUBLIC WATER OPERATR TRAINING III - RAABE $680.00 NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE SALES AND USE TAX $24,989.26 NEBRASKA RURAL WATER ASSO WTR CONF UEDING/RAABE $890.00 NICOLE FRAHM MILEAGE $56.00 NOVUS COMPUTERS REFRESH PROJECT $4,915.00 NPGA NATURAL GAS PURCHASE $66,584.95 NPPD COLUMBUS ELECTRIC PURCHASE $31,105.67 OLSSON ASSOCIATES STREET SUP SERV $750.00 ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC. LOCATE FEE $15.11 ONE OFFICE SOLUTION SUPPL $193.06 PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 03/17/2025 $15,841.47 PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 04/01/2025 $16,986.14 PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 04/15/2025 $17,408.57 PORT-A-JOHNS FEB SERV $140.00 SAPP BROS PETROLEUM INC PROPANE $422.93 SAVEMORE MARKET SUPPL $8.10 SAYLER SCREENPRINTING CLOTHING OLSEN $204.00 SMOKE IT UP WELDING AERATOR 2ND HALF $4,150.00 SOUTH SIOUX CITY MARRIOT LODGING CLERK SCHOOL $440.00 STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO PERMAPATCH $825.00 STANEK FIRE PROTECTION FIRE EXT INSPECT $378.45 STEINY'S GENERAL STORE SUPPL $439.37 TERRY UEDING MEAL REIMBURSEMENT $19.45 TMS, INC TIMECARD SERV $4,925.00 TOTAL FIRE & SECURITY ANNUAL FIRE INSPECT $250.00 TT TECHNOLOGIES INC GRUNDOMAT SHIPPING $275.00 US BANK SUPPL $1,065.64 USABLUEBOOK SUPPL $243.79 VERIZON WIRELESS SERV $534.12 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE GARBAGE FEE $8,587.73 WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP SUPPL $639.63 WHITNEY ANDERSON MILEAGE/MEAL REIMBURSEMENT $65.39 NENEDD 25-26 Membership Fees $1,104.16 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH SUPPL $408.76 JENSEN PLG & HEATING MTCE PARK BATHROOM $109.76 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT LIB BOOKS $389.52 CENGAGE LEARNING LIB BOOKS $109.46 NOVUS COMPUTERS LIB MTCE $352.49. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve the consent agenda. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS Motion by Vavra, seconded by Vacha to approve the Application for a Class K Catering License for the Current Class C License for Merly’s. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve DD#6 of CDBG funds 23PWF003 in the amount of $9,826.09 for 80% match of invoice 159985 from JEO Consulting for construction documents. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to table the approval to install outdoor free Library book box by the LDNE JAG Program. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to approve LB840 application from Logan Valley Market for a $3,500 grant and a $3,500 loan at 0% interest, with loan repayment to commence one year after the disbursement of funds. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra to approve Library Agreement with Burt County. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Vavra to approve the request to improve tennis and basketball court and provide $500 towards the project. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve bid of $100 from Jolene Olivo for the wooden playground at the park. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve Lacy Hollman’s promotion to Library Director at $15/hr with a 6 month probation period effective April 17, 2025.On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra to purchase a 70-gal pump for the park for $8,299. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra to accept Clerk Anderson’s Treasurer Report. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra to approve JEO’s Master Plan for the Restroom/Strom Shelter location. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve bid proposal from Dostals Construction in the amount of $2,000 for install supervision of new playground. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Mayor Brink introduced ORDINANCE NO. 780 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, ESTABLISHING A FEE AND TAX SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE VARIOUS AND CERTAIN FEES AND TAXES CHARGED BY THE CITY FOR VARIOUS PERMITS, SERVICES, LICENSES, AND OTHER MATTERS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr for the suspension of the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate days. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. ORDINANCE NO. 780 was read by title, and Vacha moved for passage of the ordinance, seconded by Carr. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. ORDINANCE NO. 780 has been passed, approved, and available in pamphlet form. Motion by Vavra, seconded by Carr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025-07 - Update Campground Rules. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr, to approve the hire of Alizabeth Whitley, Lanie Frahm, and Samantha Roth as Pool Attendants at $10.50/hr for the 2025 season. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra to approve the hire of Kimberley Yunker, Landen Redding, Jalynn Redding, Brogan Burback, and Karsen Olson as lifeguards for the 2025 season. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to end Gerald Dolezal’s 6 month probation period. On roll call: AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra to approve payment of $2,456.50 to KB’s Mini Mart. On roll call, AYE: Vacha, Vavra, Carr. NAY: None. ABSENT: Phillips. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to approve payment of $266.50 to Megan Vavra for Janitor Services. On roll call, AYE: Vacha, Carr, Brink. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Vavra. MC. Mayor Brink adjourned the meeting at 6:57 PM. Whitney Anderson, City Clerk A complete text of the minutes is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 335 Main Street, during regular business hours or online at www.lyonsne.com ZNEZ LMS 05-15-25
