August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Announcement of Open Meetings Act
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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 south wall of the Council Chambers as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into closed session on any agenda item as allowed by state law. |
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1.4. Roll Call
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2. Submittal of Requests for Future Items
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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.
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3. Reserve Time to Speak on Agenda Items
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3.1. There will be time to speak on agenda items at the time of discussion prior to any action taken.
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4. Presentations and Proclamations
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4.1. NDED--Present City of Gibbon as a Leadership Certified Community -Kelly Gewecke
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4.2. Buffalo County Sheriff Department-Contract Law Enforcement
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4.2.1. Report on Monthly Contract Law Enforcement Activities
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4.3. Mayor Report--Leon Stall
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4.4. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling
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4.5. City Administrator Report--Matt Smallcomb
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4.5.1. Report on City Operations
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4.6. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges
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4.6.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities
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4.7. Veolia--WWTP--Pete Marshall
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4.8. Olsson--Present OCCT Plan and Well Field Project--Craig Reinsch
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5. Public Hearing
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5.1. Public Hearing--South Central Economic Development District--Lori Ferguson--CDBG-DTR Application
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations to consider on the CDBG-DTR application and process.
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5.2. Public Hearing--Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for the Chalet Venue located at 7265 Pawnee Road
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for the Chalet Venue located at 7265 Pawnee Road.
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6. Public Request to Speak
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6.1. Judy Karmazin--Sirens, Dilapidated Houses, Abuse of Power
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6.2. Janette Nielsen--911 Emergency Whistles
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6.3. Brian Shafer--Noise pollution, whistles, trains
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6.4. Charlotte Burr--Sirens, minority rights and citizens' rights
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6.5. Daniel Rockefeller--Siren at Lawn Avenue
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7. Ordinance
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7.1. Ordinance No. 707 Amended (3rd Reading)
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8. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.1. Approval of the Minutes of the July 21, 2025, Regular Council Meeting
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8.2. Approval of Claims for the Month of August
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8.3. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions
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8.3.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report
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8.3.2. Treasurers Report
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8.3.3. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report
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8.3.4. Recreation Advisory Board
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8.3.5. Planning Commission Report
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8.3.5.1. Building Permit
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8.3.5.1.1. Permit No. 2025-31 Clevengers Farm Products--1031 Court Street--Sign
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8.3.5.1.2. Permit No. 2025-32 Keven & Shawna Neujahr--705 2nd Street--Accessory building
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8.3.5.1.3. Permit No. 2025-33 Janelle Richardson--1618 7th Street--Covered deck
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8.3.5.1.4. Permit No. 2025-34 David & Sonni Benge--709 6th Street--Fence
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8.3.5.1.5. Permit No. 2025-35 William & Sharon Kroll--906 7th Street--Accessory building
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8.3.5.1.6. Permit No. 2025-36 Consuelo Hernandez--511 1st Street--Fence
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8.3.5.1.7. Permit No. 2025-37 Adam & Micah Dickey--110 Gilmore--Patio & Awning
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8.3.6. Library Report
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8.3.7. Heritage Center Report
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8.3.8. Cemetery Board Report
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8.4. Board Reappointment
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8.4.1. Tom Baxter--Heritage Center Board
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8.5. GVFD Application
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8.5.1. Dalton Smith
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9. Resolution and Motions
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9.1. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-12 Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2025
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9.2. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-13 Street Closure on September 18, 2025 for the Exchange Bank's annual customer appreciation bbq.
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9.3. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-14 authorizing chief elected official to sign an application for CDBG funds.
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9.4. Consider a motion to approve the SRF committee's recommendation on hiring Olsson as the project engineer and follow the scope of work listed on the RFQ.
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9.5. Consider a motion to approve the mayor signing the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classification and Standards 2025
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9.6. Consider a motion to approve the Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT) Study Plan as presented by Olsson, and authorize its submission to the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (NDWEE) on behalf of the City of Gibbon for review and approval.
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9.7. Consider a motion authorizing Olsson to submit the Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT) Study Plan to the Nebraska Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) on behalf of the City of Gibbon, to be included as part of the upcoming water project.
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9.8. Consider a motion to approve the Statement of Assurances and Certifications regarding the application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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9.9. Consider a motion to approve the Citizen Participation Plan regarding the application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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9.10. Consider a motion to approve the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan regarding the application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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9.11. Consider a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for The Chalet Venue located at 7265 Pawnee Road for a wedding and special event venue.
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9.12. Consider a motion to approve a Special Designated Liquor License for Pistoleros Bar Mexican Grill & Event Center, LLC for a private event at the Community Center on August 30, 2025
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9.13. Consider a motion to approve the Special Designated Liquor License for the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department for a fundraiser located at 714 1st Street on September 13, 2025.
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10. Other Items
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10.1. Council Special Meeting and Budget Work Session will be on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
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10.2. Council Second Budget Work Session will be on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. if needed.
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10.3. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
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11. Adjourn
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