February 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

1.3. Announcement of Open Meetings Act

1.3.1. This is an open meeting of the Gibbon City Council. The City of Gibbon abides by the Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of the Council Chambers as required by state law.

1.4. Roll Call

2. Submittal of Requests for Future Items

2.1. Individuals who have items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda items form available from the City Clerk or on the City of Gibbon website.  If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided.  If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given.

3. Reserve Time to Speak on Agenda Items

3.1. This is an opportunity for individual wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak.  The City Council may take public comments on an agenda item, if it is deemed appropriate, before the Council begins discussion of the agenda item.

4. Presentations and Proclamations

4.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department-Contract law Enforcement

4.1.1. Report on Monthly Contract Law Enforcement Activities

4.2. Mayor Report--Deb VanMatre

4.2.1. Report on City Operations

4.2.2. Report on Fire Hall/City Hall/Community Center Project

4.2.3. Report on the City of Gibbon Code of Ordinances Addition to the Website

4.2.4. Recommendation on the Appointment of Larry Homan as City Administrator

4.2.5. Recommendation on the Acquisition of Real Property

4.2.6. Recommendations Regarding Water and Sewer Rate Increases

4.3. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

4.3.1. Report and Recommendation on the Abatement and Demolition of Unsafe Property Owned by Tom Sommerfeld at 210 Murnen Avenue

4.4. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges

4.4.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities

4.5. KSO CPA's--Brooke Miller

4.5.1. Report on the Audited Financial Report for Year Ending September 30, 2020

5. Ordinance

5.1. Ordinance No. 622  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GIBBON, BUFFALO COUNTY, NEBRASKA INCREASING MUNICIPAL WATER RATES.  (first reading)

5.2. Ordinance No. 623   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GIBBON, BUFFALO COUNTY, NEBRASKA INCREASING MUNICIPAL SEWER RATES.  (first reading)

6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Approval of the Minutes of the January 19, 2021 Council Meeting

6.2. Approval of the Minutes of the January 22, 2021 Council Special Meeting

6.3. Approval of Claims for the Month of February

6.4. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

6.4.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

6.4.2. Treatment Plant Report & Water Report

6.4.3. Treasurers Report

6.4.4. Library Report

6.5. GVFD Membership Application--Lane Brown

7. Resolution and Motions

7.1. Consider a motion to approve the Mayor's recommendation for the appointment of Larry Homan as City Administrator.

7.2. Consider a motion to proceed with negotiations for the acquisition of real property.

7.3. Consider a motion to approve the continuation of the abatement of unsafe property owned by Tom Sommerfeld located at 210 Murnen Avenue and proceed with the demolition of the building following an asbestos inspection.

8. Other Items

8.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

9. Adjourn