November 15, 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. Request Approval to Serve as a Member on the LARM Board of Directors 

4.3. City Administrator Report--Larry Homan

4.3.1. Introduction of Newly Hired City Personnel

4.3.2. Report on City Operations

4.3.3. Provide an Update on the Fire Hall/City Hall/Community Room Project

4.3.4. Provide an Update on the B.C. Estates Sub-Division

4.3.5. Provide an Update on the Kroll Sidewalks

4.3.6. Provide an Update on Draft Ordinance Regarding Restrictions on RV and Trailer Parking 

4.4. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges

4.4.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities

4.5. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 18, 2021 Council Meeting

5.2. Approval of Claims for the Month of November

5.3. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

5.3.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

5.3.2. Treasurers Report

5.3.3. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report

5.3.4. Planning Commission Report

5.3.4.1. Building Permit 

5.3.4.1.1. Permit No. 2021-52  Brandon & Kelli Brueggeman--106 May Avenue--Deck 

5.3.4.1.2. Permit No. 2021-53  Bill Kroll--901 & 903 Lawn Avenue--Sidewalks

5.3.4.1.3. Permit No. 2021-54  Bill Kroll--805 Lawn Avenue--Sidewalk

5.3.4.1.4. Permit No. 2021-55  Mary Lyons--410 3rd Street--Fence

5.3.4.1.5. Permit No. 2021-56  Luke VanMatre--1039 3rd Street--Accessory Building

5.3.4.1.6. Permit No. 2021-57  Oziel Cedillo & Amalia Martinez--405 May Avenue--Driveway and Accessory Building

5.3.5. Library Report

6. Resolution and Motions

6.1. Consider a motion to approve Deb VanMatre to serve as a member of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) Board of Directors for a three-year term of office representing the City of Gibbon as a participating member of LARM, effective January 1, 2022.  Deb VanMatre was elected to the LARM Board of Directors by participating members of LARM at LARM's Annual Members; Meeting on September 22, 2021.

6.2. Consider a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2021-15  Signing of the Year-End Certification of the City Street Superintendent 2021

RESOLUTION
SIGNING OF THE
YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT 2021
Resolution No. 2021-15     
Whereas: State of Nebraska Statutes, sections 39-2302, and 39-2511 through 39-2515 details the requirements that must be met in order for a municipality to qualify for an annual Incentive Payment; and
Whereas: The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) requires that each incorporated municipality must annually certify (by December 31st of each year) the appointment of the City Street Superintendent(s) to the NDOT using the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form; and
Whereas: The NDOT requires that each certification shall also include a copy of the documentation of the city street superintendent's appointment, i.e., meeting minutes; showing the appointment of the City Street Superintendent by their name as it appears on their License (if applicable), their License Number (if applicable), and Class of License (if applicable), and type of appointment, i.e., employed, contract (consultant, or interlocal agreement with another incorporated municipality and/or county), and the beginning date of the appointment; and
Whereas: The NDOT also requires that such Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy a resolution of the governing body authorizing the signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent form by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson.
Be it resolved that the Mayor of City of Gibbon is hereby authorized to sign the attached Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent.
 

7. Other Items

7.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

8. Adjourn