Minutes

A meeting of the Ogallala Board of Health was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Buck Bassett in the City of Ogallala Administration Building, 411 East Second Street, Ogallala, Nebraska. The meeting was convened in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Members present: Buck Bassett, Mary Lou Heelan, Dr. Paul Foy, and Dave Kling. Absent: Dr. Kurt Johnson.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in the Keith County News, the designated method of giving notice. Notice of the meeting was delivered to members of the Board of Health by hand delivery of an Ogallala Police Officer.

Public Forum: Bassett opened the public forum and invited any individual wishing to speak to the board to come to the podium. Bassett advised that the Public Forum would remain open for the duration of the public meeting.

A motion was made by Heelan to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2008 Board of Health meeting, seconded by Kling. Voting Yes: Bassett, Kling, and Heelan. Voting No: None. Absent: Dr. Johnson. Abstain: Dr. Foy. Motion carried.

Code Enforcement Officer Eric Troxel arrived at 7:02 and presented the Code Enforcement Activity for February to April 2008.

Further discussion was held in regards to the Gerardo Ortiz property at 1314 East 4^th Street. Kling advised that he had requested three bids for the council and received only one back. It was later found that the home needed asbestos removal before anyone could begin demolition. Bassett advised that the council was looking into another subject who could possibly demolish the building.

Discussion was held in regards to 201 South Spruce Street. Officer Troxel advised that he had again spoken with Joe Roberts again about cleaning. It was found that the land that the collected debris is located on is still owned by Tim Chandler.

Discussion was held in regards to a building located at East B and 7^th Street and the old Chieften Motel, at West H and 1^st. Officer Troxel was directed to check into the properties.

Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2008.

No further business to come before the Board, Dr. Foy made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Heelan. Voting Yes: Bassett, Kling, Dr. Foy, and Heelan. Voting No: None. Absent: Dr. Johnson. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:27 P.M.

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Secretary Dave Kling