Check presentation highlights short city council meeting
Lasting less than 15 minutes, the Wayne City Council meeting involved a check presentation, a liquor permit application and the second reading of four ordinances.
Joel Hansen, representing the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD), presented the city with a check for $26,000 to assist with the costs associated with construction of the Wayne Pedestrian Trail - Phase II.
Hansen said the city had originally applied for the funds in 2006 and a number of delays were encountered before the trail's competition.
Approval was given for a Special Designated Liquor Permit for Johnnie Byrd Brewing Company to expand the outdoor beer garden. This will be for events scheduled for July 20 and July 21.
Council members discussed the need to make the area secure and requirements that need to be met before the issuance of the license.
Four ordinances dealing with the annexation of land received second reading approval.
These include 2.55 acres, more or less of the Replat of Kardell Industrial Park; 34.75 acres, more or less, on which Great Dane Trailers at 1200 Centennial Road is located; 4.27 acres, more or less, on which the Department of Roads Wayne Office at 1300 East Seventh Street is located and 9.33 acres, more or less, on which Heritage Homes at 1519 East Seventh Street is located.
The final reading of these ordinances will take place at the council's next meeting.
In other action, council members approved two resolutions involving administration services for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG 21-HO-35041).
The first of these resolutions will allow for a service/consultant agreement for lead paint services with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District. The services pertain to lead paint inspection, risk assessment and clearance testing. The fee is not to exceed $15,000.
The second resolution involves an agreement with Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District for housing administrative services not to exceed $30,000.
The city was notified in November 2021 that it was awarded up to $315,000 to be used for owner-occupied rehabilitation. The grant will be used by the Wayne Community Housing Development Corporation for owner-occupied rehabilitation purposes.
Of the total grant, $250,000 will be used for this purpose, with no match required from the city. The remainder of the grant will be used for administrative purposes, such as items in the council-approved resolutions.
The Wayne City Council will next meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. A budget work session for the 2022-2023 fiscal year will follow the regular meeting.
