NOTICE OF MEETING

CITY OF VALLEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Valley, Nebraska, will meet on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at the Valley City Hall (Council Chambers) located at 203 N. Spruce Street, Valley, Nebraska.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider a request for a variance from Article 7, Section 7.02.21 which requires storage of any boat, boat trailer, camp trailer, recreational vehicle, or other vehicle shall not be permitted in any required yard; except that a boat, boat trailer, camp trailer may be placed on concrete or asphaltic concrete surfacing in a side yard or rear yard.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider a request for a variance from Article 12, Section 05 which requires design standards for designated commercial areas.

An agenda kept continually current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at 203 N. Spruce Street, Valley, Nebraska.

Cal Peacock

Chairperson

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MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

August 8, 2023

Mayor Grove called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Grove; council members, TenEyck, Lewis, Batcher and Ueckert. Also present: City Attorney Andrea Griffin, Christie Donnermeyer Deputy Clerk and City Clerk Cheryl K. Eckerman.

Mayor Grove noted the location of the open meetings act, and stated one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed at this meeting is available for examination or copying.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Proof of Publication was on the council desk.

Mayor Grove stated that at this time, any individual may speak on any issues on the agenda or on any agenda items that do not include public hearings. Comments are limited to three minutes for each individual. Visitors may state their comments and should not expect the Council to engage in back and forth dialogue regarding the comments. Unless an agenda item includes a public hearing, no visitors may speak during the business portion of the meeting.

Cole Williby, 422 S. Mayne St., Valley, NE., spoke for three minutes stating concerns regarding weeds, taxes and water billing and meters.

Council member Batcher moved to approve the agenda. TenEyck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Council member Lewis moved to approve the consent agenda. Ueckert seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Items on the consent agenda were to accept minutes from July 11, July 25 and August 1, 2923, Treasurer’s Report, July Payroll $96116.20 & IRA, 4819.43, Keno Receipts 8826.34, PeopleService Report, July 20 Cemetery Board minutes, May 25 and July 13 Library Board minutes, Library Statistics, July 18 Planning Commission minutes and the following bills: Services/Utilities/Insurance: AccuFund 593.75, Advanced Heating 109.00, AFLAC 712.38, BCBS 11,810.10, Black Hills Energy 351.71, Carl Jarl Locksmiths 169.25, CenturyLink 60.76, Ciaccio Roofing 77748.00, Do. Co. Env. 3810.00, Eagle Eng. 76408.20, Everett’s Repair 2527.70, Farnham & Griffin 7340.42; Five Nines 3720.50, Fremont Dept. of Util. 37349.19, Great Plains Comm. 1056.90, IBTS 2430.00, JD’s Car Wash 131.75, JEO Consulting 3294.00, LARM 141.85, Layne Christensen 109,511.10, Leads Online 2091.00, League of NE Mun. 25848.00, M.S. Wiekhorst 2370.00, Marking Refrigeration 275.00, M. Matzen 823.90, Municipal Code Services 100.00, MWG 1364.88, Mutual of Omaha 2831.28, NE Sweeping 3359.57, Olmsted & Perry 9171.76, OPPD 18047.84, PeopleService 32197.00, Rasmussen Welding 790.00, Spencer Management 243168.75, Daily Record 457.97, Twin Rivers YMCA 12070.33, UMB Bank 49.16, Waste Connections 265.84, Wiese Plumbing 1584.00, Window Pro 20.00, Verizon 422.75, NE Child Support Center 429.23; Supplies/Equipment: Amazon 62.97, Aqua Chem 3902.85, Baker & Taylor 407.88, Cappel Auto 66.52, Cornhusker State Ind. 4478.00, Crouch Recreation 1531.00, Eakes Office 466.03, Evoqua Water Tech. 18023.25, First NE Bank CC 2186.27, Fremont Winnelson 64.36, Great Plain Uniforms 750.00, Helena Agri 370.00, Host Coffee 169.30, John Deere 24.26, Kubota 4800.00, Lanoha 2779.87, Layne Christensen 1344.06, Love’s 2839.76, Martin Marietta 605.43, Menards 1043.36, Midwest Tape 44.98, Petty Cash 81.09, Publication Printing 936.30, Rob’s Oil 1718.33, Sid Dillon 68500.00, SiteOne Landscape 509.00, TSC 39.99, Valley Ace Hardware 18.98, USPS 773.85; Payroll Taxes: 19036.38; Bond Payments: FNB/bond 5962.50; FNB/bond 5962.50. Reimburse/Refund: A. Schnatz 1000.00, Archistructure 150.00, Art of A Craftsman 1000.00, Charles Thomas Homes 1150.00, J. Costanzo 150.00, K. Dohrmann 245.90, Echelon Homes 1000.00, S. Goldapp 500.00, Good Life Homes 150.00, Ideal 1150.00, K. Landgren 95.05, Landmark Performance 1200.00, Majestic Homes 1094.54, Midwest Dwellings 150.00, M. Nelson 500.00, J. Pleskac 81.87, R. Thompson 150.00, B. Zavadil 500.00; TIF: Bluewater 6552.56, Mallard 10526.42.

Council member Lewis moved to approve the Special Designated Liquor License requested by the Waterloo Valley Rec. Association for the Town Team Tournament to be held on August 20, 2023. Ueckert seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Ordinance No. 794 relating to Unsafe Structures was introduced and adopted. A true, correct, and complete copy of said ordinance is on file at city hall.

Council member TenEyck asked that the Still Water Lake Phase 2 Plat be laid over one week to the August 15, 2023 special meeting to allow more time for review. Lewis seconded. YES: TenEyck, Lewis, Ueckert. NO: Batcher. Motion carried.

Mayor Grove opened the public hearing on the Still Water Lake Phase 2 Final Plat. Cole Williby, 422 S. Mayne Street, Valley, NE. gave testimony stating that other items such as lift stations, water system, fire and police departments should be focused on before new developments are considered.

Mayor Grove closed the public hearing.

Council member TenEyck moved that the rezoning request for Still Water Lake Phase 2 be laid over one week to the August 15, 2023 special meeting to allow more time for review. Lewis seconded. YES: TenEyck, Lewis, Ueckert. NO: Batcher. Motion carried.

Mayor Grove opened the public hearing on the Still Water Lake Phase 2 Final Plat. No public testimony was given.

Mayor Grove closed the public hearing.

Council member Lewis moved that the Mixed-Use Development Agreement with Still Water Lake, LLC Phase 2 be laid over one week to the August 15, 2023 special meeting to allow more time for review. TenEyck seconded. YES: Lewis, TenEyck, Ueckert. NO: Batcher. Motion carried.

Council member Lewis moved that the Subdivision and ILOC Agreements for Still Water Phase 2 be laid over one week to the August 15, 2023 special meeting to allow more time for review. TenEyck seconded. YES: Lewis, TenEyck, Ueckert. NO: Batcher. Motion carried.

Council member TenEyck introduced, read and moved for passage of Resolution No. 2023-42 authorizing the reimbursement of $1155.00 to City of Valley. Batcher seconded. YES: TenEyck, Batcher, Ueckert. NO: Lewis. Motion carried.

Mike Adair, PeopleService, gave an update on water projects and related water issues.

Council member Lewis introduced, read and moved for passage of Resolution No. 2023-43 authorizing the payment of $109511.10 to Layne Christensen for the New Well 22-1 project. Batcher seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Council member Batcher introduced, read and moved for passage of Resolution No. 2023-44 authorizing the payment of $243168.75 to Spencer Management for concrete repair at the Pines, S. Lakewood and Waring Streets. TenEyck seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

Council member TenEyck moved that the Authorization for Advertisement for Bids for Still Water Phase 2 be laid over one week to the August 15 special meeting to allow more time for review. Lewis seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

The city attorney reviewed ongoing projects and developments.

The mayor reported on utility billing payment options, meter reader repairs and city hall roof replacement.

Upcoming items: Valley Days August 10-13, Planning Commission August 15, Budget Workshop Special Meetings August 15, 22 & 29, and Cemetery Board August 24.

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Cheryl K. Eckerman

City Clerk/Treasurer

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