January 20, 2026 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 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.

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. There will be time to speak on agenda action items at the time of discussion prior to any vote of the Council. 

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. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department

4.3. Mayor Report--Derrick Clevenger

4.4. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

4.5. City Administrator Report--Matt Smallcomb

4.5.1. Report on City Operations

4.6. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges

4.6.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities

4.7. Waste Water Treatment Plant--Veolia 

4.8. Lori Ferguson - SCEDD - CDBG -DTR Program Guidelines

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of the Minutes of the December 15th, 2025 Council Meeting

5.2. Approval of Claims for the Month of January 2026

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. Recreation Advisory Board

5.3.5. Planning Commission Report

5.3.5.1. Building Permit 

5.3.5.1.1. 2026-01 Terzi - Fence 

5.3.6. Waste Water Treatment Plant Veolia

5.3.7. Library Report

5.3.8. Cemetery Board Report

5.4. Animal Permit Renewals

5.4.1. AP-2026-01 Johnson - Rabbits and Chickens

5.4.2. AP-2026-02 Stadler - Chickens

5.4.3. AP-2026-03 Plummer - Chickens

5.4.4. AP-2026-04 Burr - Chickens

5.4.5. 2026-05 Jakub - Chickens

5.4.6. AP-2026-06 Ramirez Sanchez - Chickens & Quail

5.4.7. AP-2026-07 Petska - Chickens

5.4.8. AP-2026-08 Rodriguez - Chickens & Quail

5.5. GVFD Application

5.5.1. Brandon Wilkins

6. Resolution and Motions

6.1. Consider a Motion to Approve the renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 34 for 2026 with the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

6.2. Consider a Motion to Approve Downtown Revitalization Facade Program Guidelines.

6.3. Consideration of a Motion to Enter Closed Session Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-1410 to Discuss Legal Strategy and Receive Legal Advice from Counsel Related to Financial Oversight Matters.

7. Other Items

7.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

8. Adjourn