City Council

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 5, 2024; 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Council of the City of North Platte, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 211 West 3rd Street. Invocation was given by Chelsea Newton and the pledge of allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Present were Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. Rieker was absent. Mayor Brandon Kelliher presided, and City Clerk Angela Gilbert recorded the proceedings. OPEN MEETINGS Mayor Kelliher stated that a current copy of the Open Meetings ACT Act of Nebraska is posted on the wall at the back of the Council Chambers. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three public places in the City as follows: North Platte Public Library, Lincoln County Courthouse and City Hall; the designated method for giving notice (Certificate of Posting) is attached to these Minutes. Proceedings shown hereafter were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public. CONSENT AGENDA Nisley moved and Garrick seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. A. Approve the Minutes of October 15 and 29, 2024. B. Treasurer’s report for September 2024 was pulled from the Agenda. C. Adopt the Resolution for Signing of the Year-End Certification of the City Street Superintendent for 2024. D. Send the application of Dinyar Anklesaria as Liquor License Manager at Boss’ Pizza and Chicken located at 2102 South Jeffers Street to the Liquor Control Commission with no recommendation. E. Approve the re-appointments of Elyse Bohling and Julie Bunker and the appointment of Madison Raska to the North Platte Library Advisory Board. F. Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Lincoln County for animal impoundment services and authorize the Mayor to sign necessary documents G. Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Village of Hershey for animal impoundment services and authorize the Mayor to sign necessary documents.  H. Adopt the Resolution establishing meal per diem rates based on 75% of the GSA rate for Nebraska. I. Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Village of Sutherland for animal impoundment services and authorize the Mayor to sign necessary documents. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #2 Garrick moved and Flanders seconded the motion to approve the NPICE, INC. License Agreement with NPICE, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to AGREEMENT negotiate and sign necessary documents. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #3 Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4186 to authorize the APPROVE conveyance of any interest in Lot 1, Lashley Third ORDINANCE 4186 Administrative Subdivision, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, by the City of North Platte to L & S Enterprises, LLC to be read by title on its first reading. Garrick moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4186 on its first reading. Nisley moved and Volz seconded the motion to amend the motion to waive the three required readings of Ordinance No. 4186. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. Roll call vote on Ordinance No. 4186 as amended: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing to approve an ITEM #4 application by Mark and Rochelle Miller for a Conditional Use CONDITIONAL USE Permit to allow an event venue located at 3102 East State Farm PERMIT, 3102 EAST Road. STATE FARM ROAD Mark Miller, applicant, stated it will be a unique, rustic, homemade event venue that highlights our community’s agricultural and rural background, while providing a usable space for groups and income to local businesses. He said it will have a capacity of 236 people and they plan to widen their driveway for two-way traffic, which should only increase during scheduled events.  Gary Person, President of North Platte Chamber/DEVCO, encouraged the Council to vote in favor of the event venue as there is a demand for this type of business and they support neighboring development near the Twin Rivers Business Park. Nisley moved and Volz seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. Garrick moved and Nisley seconded the motion to find the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an event venue at 3102 East State Farm Road meets the minimum standards stated in the North Platte Code of Ordinances Section 156.322 and approve and grant the Conditional Use Permit requested with the condition that all elements of the application are complied with based on the following factual findings: 1. The use shall conform to all applicable ordinances, laws and regulations of any governmental jurisdiction. 2. The use shall have adequate water, sewer, and drainage facilities. 3. Ingress and egress shall be so designated as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. 4. The use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. 5. The use shall be in harmony with the character of the area and the most appropriate use of the land. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #5 Nisley moved and Garrick seconded the motion to approve the CLAIMS Claims. Volz moved and Lucas seconded the motion to remove Cloud Permit from the Claims and approve the remainder of the Claims. CLOSED SESSION Volz moved and Garrick seconded the motion to enter Closed Session at 5:55 p.m. to discuss potential litigation, in order to protect the public’s interest. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried.  Mayor Kelliher stated the purpose of the Closed Session is to discuss potential litigation, in order to protect the public’s interest. Garrick moved and Volz seconded the motion to come out of RETURN TO Closed Session and return to Regular Session at 6:03 p.m. Roll REGULAR SESSION call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. Nisley withdrew his motion to approve the Claims, with the consent of Garrick. Volz withdrew his motion to remove Cloud Permit from the Claims, with the consent of Lucas. Volz moved and Lucas seconded the motion to approve the Claims, except for the Cloud Permit Claim, and deny the Cloud Permit Claim. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. ADJOURN Volz moved and Garrick seconded the motion to adjourn. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Tryon, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Woods. "NAY": None. “ABSENT”: Rieker. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:05 p.m. _________________________ Angela Gilbert, City Clerk