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Alma council adopts ordinance confirming property sale and approves routine financial measures
Summary
Alma City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2024-8 confirming sale of 32 N John, approved claims totaling $187,960.86, accepted the Treasurer's report, authorized CD renewals, approved a golf-board pay increase, a 1% restricted-fund increase and multiple routine certifications and licenses.
The Alma City Council on Aug. 5 adopted Ordinance 2024-8 confirming the sale of 32 N John and approved a suite of routine financial and administrative measures, including claims payment, CD renewals and municipal certifications.
Council suspended the statutory three-reading rule for Ordinance 2024-8 and then voted to adopt the ordinance. The votes on the ordinance and other actions were recorded as unanimous among members present: Council Members Dyann Collins, Larry Casper and Tom Moulton voted yes; Council Member Chris Tripe was absent.
Other actions approved at the meeting included:
- Approval of claims and invoices dated July 16–Aug. 5 totaling $187,960.86. - Acceptance of the Treasurer's report as presented by Treasurer Tashia Butterfield. - Approval of a pay increase for Jordy Slocum from 3.5% to 4.1% as recommended by the golf board. - Approval of a requested 1% increase in restricted funds for the 2024–2025 fiscal year. - Approval of a special designated liquor license for Kent Schaffer for a wedding reception at the auditorium on Aug. 31, 2024. - Approval of Resolution 04-2024, the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classification and Standards for 2024. - Authorization to renew two certificates of deposit: roll Community Bank CD for five months at 5.1% and First State Bank CD for eleven months at 5.2%, with interest paid out to the city.
Why it matters: The ordinance confirms a city property sale, and the financial approvals update the city’s cash-management and personnel-payroll positions. The CD renewals and restricted-fund decision affect short-term municipal revenues and budget planning for 2024–2025.
Votes and procedure: Multiple motions were moved and seconded; the record shows votes of Collins, Casper and Moulton in favor and no recorded dissenting votes among members present. The mayor declared passage of adopted ordinances and resolutions and directed the clerk to attest and publish as required by law.
Ending: The council adjourned at 6:30 p.m. after taking the listed actions; the clerk certified the minutes and public-notice requirements in a follow-up attestation.
