October 17, 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 Report

4.1.1. Report on Monthly Contract Law Enforcement Activities

4.2. Mayor Report--Deb VanMatre

4.3. City Administrator Report--Matt Smallcomb

4.3.1. Report on City Operations

4.3.2. Staffing Update and Introduction

4.4. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

4.5. Fire Hall Project Update--Scott Kralik and Mike Kalb with BD Construction and John Lillyman with Wilkens

4.6. Community Center & City Hall Project Update--Matt Smallcomb & Pam Rasmussen

5. Ordinance

5.1. Ordinance No. 654--To Change the Residential Rate for Collection of Garbage (Second & Final Readings)

5.2. Ordinance No. 655--To Prohibit the Use of Engine Brakes (Suspending 3 Readings)

6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Approval of the Minutes of the September 19, 2022 Budget Hearing and Budget Summary 

6.2. Approval of the Minutes of the September 19, 2022 Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request

6.3. Approval of the Minutes of the September 19, 2022 Regular Council Meeting

6.4. Approval of Claims for the Month of October

6.5. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

6.5.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

6.5.2. Planning Commission Report

6.5.2.1. Building Permit 

6.5.2.1.1. Building Permit 2022-31--Amalia Martinez & Oziel Cedillo--218 Niles Street--Accessory Building

6.5.3. Library Report

6.5.4. Heritage Center Report

7. Resolution and Motions

8. Other Items

8.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

9. Adjourn