April 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. SCEDD - Lori Ferguson

5. Public Hearing

5.1. Gibbon Drinking Water Well Field Project Preliminary Engineering Report

The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss the proposed Engineering Report and the potential impact to the existing water rates, and to receive support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed project.

6. Ordinance

6.1. Ordinance No. 710 Increasing Municipal Water Rates (1st reading)

6.2. Ordinance No. 711 Increasing Municipal Sewer Rates (1st reading)

7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Approval of the Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Council Meeting

7.2. Approval of Claims for the Month of April

7.3. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

7.3.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

7.3.2. Treasurers Report

7.3.3. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report

7.3.4. Recreation Advisory Board

7.3.5. Planning Commission Report

7.3.5.1. Building Permit 

7.3.5.1.1. Permit 2026-07 Baker - Storage Shed

7.3.5.1.2. Permit 2026-08 Avina - Carport

7.3.6. Waste Water Treatment Plant Veolia

7.3.7. Library Report

7.3.8. Heritage Center Report

7.3.9. Cemetery Board Report

7.4. GVFD Application

7.4.1. Derrick Tolles

8. Resolution and Motions

8.1. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-02 a resolution authorizing the investment of surplus city funds.

8.2. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-03 a resolution authorizing the sale of surplus city equipment through online auction.

8.3. Consider a motion to adopt Procurement Standards and Code of Conduct as part of the special conditions for CDBG grants.

8.4. Consider a motion to adopt Proposed Fair Housing Actions for CDBG grants

8.5. Consider a motion to approve the contract amendment for professional services with Olsson for the well field project.

8.6. Consider a motion to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the property split between Kroll and Burmood at 1403 7th St

8.7. Consider a Motion to Approve Fireworks Application FW-2026-01 for Stacy Rockefeller located at 720 6th Street.

9. Other Items

9.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

10. Adjourn