December 20, 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

4.3. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

4.4. City Administrator Report--Larry Homan

4.4.1. General City Operations

4.4.2. Building Project Updates

4.4.3. Nuisance Property Updates

4.4.4. Housing Development Updates

4.4.5. 15 DEC 21 Wind Damages

4.5. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges

4.5.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of the Minutes of the November 15, 2021 Council Meeting

5.2. Approval of Claims for the Month of December

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 2021-58  Cargill, Inc.--46750 70th Road--Addition

5.3.4.1.2. Permit 2021-59  Cory & Heather Smallcomb--1609 7th Street--Fence Replacement

5.3.4.1.3. Permit 2021-60  Gibbon Baptist Church--705 Court Street--Cement Pads and Benchs

5.3.4.1.4. Permit 2021-61  Heather Santiago--606 Court Street--Fence

5.3.5. Heritage Center Report

5.4. GVFD Membership Application--Darren Jakub

5.5. GVFD Membership Application--Chelsea Schlecht

5.6. GVFD Membership Application--Logan Tomlinson-Middleswart

5.7. GVFD Membership Application--Jalyssa Gillming

6. Resolution and Motions

6.1. Consider a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2021-16--Resolution of The City of Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska to Approve the Preliminary Plat for the Burmood Subdivision..

6.2. Consider a Motion to Approve Year End Bonuses for Non-Seasonal City Employees Based on Hours Worked in Calendar Year 2021: less than 520 hours - $50; 520-1040 hours - $75;  over 1040 hours - $125; and all Library employees - $125.

6.3. Consider a Motion to Approve Maintenance Agreement No. 34 for 2022 with the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

6.4. Consider a Motion to Approve the Golf Course Usage Agreement for the Cross Country Team with Gibbon Public Schools.

6.5. Consider a Motion to Approve the Golf Course Usage Agreement for the Boys and Girls Golf Teams with Gibbon Public Schools.

6.6. Consider a Motion to Ratify all Actions of Mayor Deb VanMatre, our LARM representative, Identified in the Minutes of the Virtual Annual Members' Meeting of the League Association of Risk Management on October 22, 2020, and the Annual Members' Meeting of the League Association of Risk Management on September 22, 2021, Including the Election of Nominees to the LARM Board of Directors.

7. Other Items

7.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (Monday Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

8. Adjourn