June 21, 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. Municipal Code Updates

4.2.2. Fire Hall/City Hall/Community Room Update

4.2.2.1. Ranking and Selection of Design/Build Contractor

4.2.2.2. Authorization for Sale of Real Estate - Jarmin Property

4.2.3. Second Amendment Sanctuary City Resolution

4.2.4. Independence Day Activities & Fireworks Regulations

4.3. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

4.4. City Administrator Report--Larry Homan

4.4.1. Report on City Operations

4.5. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges

4.5.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities

5. Ordinance

5.1. Ordinance No. 627
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO proposed budget statements; to revise hearing procedures; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

5.2. Ordinance No. 628
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO the discontinuance of utility service of the city; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

5.3. Ordinance No. 629
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO publicized notice of meeting of a public body; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

5.4. Ordinance No. 630
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO establishing a quorum at City Council meetings; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

5.5. Ordinance No. 631
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO special elections; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

5.6. Ordinance No. 632
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO recall procedures for city elections; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

5.7. Ordinance No. 633
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO the City Treasurer; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

5.8. Ordinance No. 634
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO the City Clerk; to harmonize with state law; to repeal conflicting ordinances and sections; and to provide an effective date.

6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Approval of the Minutes of the May 17, 2021 Council Meeting

6.2. Approval of the Minutes of the June 17, 2021 Special Council Meeting

6.3. Approval of Claims for the Month of June

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. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report

6.4.5. Planning Commission Report

6.4.5.1. Building Permit 

6.4.5.1.1. Permit No. 2021-25--Austin & Michelle Hellman--615 3rd Street--Fence

6.4.5.1.2. Permit No. 2021-26  Alan Lessig--201 Williams Street--Residential Addition

6.4.5.1.3. Permit No. 2021-27  Kathy Frederick--217 Scout Street-Fence

6.4.5.1.4. Permit No. 2021-28  Willis Construction--BC Estate--Lot 6 Single Family Home

6.4.5.1.5. Permit No. 2021-29  Willis Construction--BC Estates--Lot 7 Single Family Home

6.4.5.1.6. Permit No. 2021-30  Andrew Yockey--1006 10th Street--Accessory Building

6.4.5.1.7. Permit No. 2021-31  Armando Hernandez-Perez--312 Center Street-Basement Under Existing Home

6.4.5.1.8. Permit No. 2021-32  Steve & Pam Rasmussen--6705 Pawnee Road--Pool and Deck

6.4.5.1.9. Permit No. 2021-33  Jai Andrist--216 West Avenue--Fence

6.4.5.1.10. Permit No. 2021-34  Little Buffalo Adventure Center--812 Court Street-Fence

6.4.6. Library Report

6.4.7. Heritage Center Report

6.4.8. Cemetery Report

7. Resolution and Motions

7.1. Resolution No. 2021-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GIBBON, BUFFALO COUNTY, NEBRASKA, DIRECTING THE SALE OF THE HOUSE LOCATED ON THE REAL ESTATE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PURSUANT TO NEB.REV.STAT. 17-503.01; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSTING OF NOTICE OF SALE; TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID SALE.

7.2. Resolution 2021-07--Resolution Regarding Second Amendment Sanctuary City

7.3. Resolution No. 2021-08--Resolution Temporarily Closing Public Street

7.4. Resolution No. 2021-09--Resolution Temporarily Closing Public Right-Of-Way

7.5. Consider a Motion to Approve the Application for a Union Pacific Railroad Foundation Grant

7.6. Consider a Motion to Approve Bill Kroll's Request for the Temporary Closing of Eighth Street to Permit Irrigation of Crops on Sunday and/or Thursday with Proper Signage and Barricades on Eighth Street and Gibbon Road from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Beginning June 22, 2021 through October 31, 2021.

7.7. Consider a Motion to Approve the Ranking and Enter into Negotiations with a Design Build Company for the Fire Hall/City Hall/Community Room Project

8. Other Items

8.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

9. Adjourn