October 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. This is an Open Meeting of the Hickman Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Hickman abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in this meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law. Notice of meeting and copies of this agenda have been publicly posted prior to the meeting at the Hickman City Hall, Hickman U.S. Post Office, U-Stop Market and the City of Hickman website.

1.B. Participant Sign-In Sheet Available & Disclosure of Meeting Recording Process Notice Posted.

1.C. Registered Agenda Speakers: All individuals requesting to be Registered Agenda Speakers must fill out a Registered Speaker Card & submit to Recording Clerk. The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the podium when your agenda item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner. All individuals requesting to hand out documents to City Council Members must deliver them directly to the City Clerk for distribution. 

1.D. The City Council may vote to go into Executive Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by Nebraska State Law. The Governing Body may be excused and re-enter the City Council meeting room at any time after reconvening open session.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Mayor Communications

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Approval of October 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

5.B. Claims and Accounts Payable Report

5.C. Statement of Accounts and Budget Cash Report as of September 30, 2023

5.D. Monthly City Sales Tax Report

6. Proclamations, Presentations, Appointments, Affirmations & Introductions - None

7. Reports

7.A. Public Works and Parks and Recreation Department

7.B. City Code Violations, Abatements, Nuisances and Permits

7.C. Water Plant Improvements Update 

7.D. Wastewater Plant Improvements Update 

8. Public Hearings

8.A. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for Public Comment on a request from Wizkidz, LLC and Rebecca & Van O’Connor for the annexation of properties generally located North of Hickman Road and East of 68th Street, with the legal descriptions as follows: Parcel ID: 1527300002000 Legal Description: S27, T8, R7, 6th Principal Meridian, Lot 3 SW; Parcel ID: 1527321001000 Site Address: 18610 S 68TH ST, HICKMAN, NE 68372 Legal Description: Wizkidz Addition, Lot 1; Parcel ID: 1527321002000 Legal Description: Wizkidz Addition, Lot 2. And to extend the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) upon approval of the annexation of said properties, and to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Hickman to reflect said changes.

8.B. One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan 

9. Unfinished Business

9.A. Resolution 2023-15, Interlocal Agreement between the City of Lincoln on behalf of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and City of Hickman for the purpose of providing health regulation inspection and enforcement within the corporate limits of the City of Hickman and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). 

9.B. Ordinance 2023-12 - An ordinance to adopt the standards and regulations of Lincoln- Lancaster County Health Department regarding on-site wastewater treatment systems, solid waste, property transfers and air pollution control, in order to meet the requirements for an interlocal agreement with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, for the purpose of providing health regulation inspection and enforcement within the corporate limits of the City of Hickman, Nebraska and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). 

10. New Business

10.A. Discussion of Broadband Infrastructure and Franchise Fees 

10.B. Resolution 2023-19 - One in & Six Year Street Improvement Plan 

10.C. Resolution 2023-20, NMPP Members Council Appointments

10.D. Resolution 2023-21, Utility Easement 

10.E. Ordinance 2023-14, Annexation of Wizkidz Addition 

10.F. Consideration of Land Acquisition for Municipal Wells, Water Department 

11. City Administrator’s Report

12. Governing Body Comments & Council Correspondence

12.A. Annual Trick or Treat on the Trail, Thursday October 26, 2023

12.B. City Office Closed for Veterans' Day November 10, 2023

13. Meeting Adjournment