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Arapahoe City Council approves $56,108.23 in claims, two $10,000 rehab payments and hires two utility staff
Summary
At its Feb. 4, 2025 meeting, the Arapahoe City Council approved $56,108.23 in claims and payroll, authorized two $10,000 economic development house-rehab payments to John Ekberg, and hired a utility worker and a utility billing clerk; all motions passed by roll call.
The City Council of Arapahoe, Nebraska, on Feb. 4, 2025, approved $56,108.23 in claims and payroll, authorized two $10,000 Economic Development House Rehab payments to John Ekberg and voted to hire two utility positions. The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in the EMCC Council Room with Mayor Koller presiding.
Under New Business, Councilman Paulsen moved and Councilman tenBensel seconded a motion to approve claims and payroll for the period Jan. 22, 2025, to Feb. 4, 2025. The claims list and payroll totaled $56,108.23. Notable line items recorded in the minutes include Maxwell Products Inc. (mastic) for $15,292.40 and Water & Light Department utilities for $8,641.44; other recorded expenses covered insurance, fuel, repairs, training, gas, phone and office supplies. The roll call on the claims motion recorded Ayes: Kreutzer, tenBensel, Paulsen, Middagh; the minutes also record an abstention by Councilman Middagh on ACH#388 for $733.88 (the minutes list both the aye roll call and the specific abstention on that invoice).
The council approved two Economic Development House Rehab payments to John Ekberg: $10,000 for 902 7th St. (Check #102847) and $10,000 for 501 10th St. (Check #102846). The motion to approve those payments was made by Councilman tenBensel and seconded by Councilman Middagh; the roll call recorded Ayes: tenBensel, Paulsen, Middagh, Kreutzer and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The council also approved hiring decisions: a motion by Councilman tenBensel, seconded by Councilman Middagh, authorized employment of Utility Worker Mark Weatherwax and Utility Billing Clerk Lisa Bahe. Roll call recorded Ayes: Middagh, tenBensel, Kreutzer, Paulsen and the motion carried.
City Superintendent Jerry Stevens and City Clerk/Treasurer Dixie Sickels gave reports to the council; the minutes record the agenda heading 'COMMITTEE REPORTS' but no committee detail. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:20 p.m.; the City Clerk certified the minutes and the availability of meeting materials.
Actions taken were routine approvals of minutes, claims and payroll, two economic development rehab payments, and two hires. The minutes do not record public comments or extended debate on these items.
