August 15, 2022 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 Monthly Operations

4.2.2. Report on the Receipt of the Second Payment of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) and Application for Additional County Funds

4.2.3. Report on the Progress of BD/Wilkens with the Fire Hall Project

4.2.4. Report on the Court Street Property Purchase and Planning

4.2.5. Recommendation to Direct the Sale of the City Owned Lot on Niles Avenue

4.2.6. Recommendation for the Appointment of Matthew Smallcomb as Interim City Administrator

4.2.7. Reminder of the League of Nebraska Municipalities Annual Conference to be held in Lincoln, Nebraska September 14-16, 2022

4.3. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

4.4. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges

4.4.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities

4.5. City of Gibbon Water Study--Preliminary Engineering Report--Jess Hurlbert & Craig Reinsch--Olsson

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of the Minutes of the July 11, 2022 Council Meeting

5.2. Approval of Claims for the Month of August

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. Planning Commission Report

5.3.3.1. Building Permit 

5.3.3.1.1. Building Permit 2022-28--Juan Rodriguez--703 7th Street--Accessory Building

5.3.4. Library Report

5.3.5. Heritage Center Report

5.3.6. Cemetery Board Report

6. Resolution and Motions

6.1. Consider a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2022-10 -- Directing the Sale of Real Property Described as Lot Five (5), Block Ten (10), Original Town of Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska

6.2. Consider a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2022-11--Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance

6.3. Consider a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2022-12--League Association of Risk Management (LARM) 2022-2023 Renewal Resolution

6.4. Consider a Motion to Approve the Mayor's Recommendation for the Appointment of Matthew Smallcomb as Interim City Administrator

7. Other Items

7.1. Council Budget Work Session will be on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

7.2. Budget Hearing and Budget Summary will be on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

7.3. Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request will be on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

7.4. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

8. Adjourn