April 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting & WTP Tour

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. Public Hearing Testimonies may be limited to five (5) minutes per person. 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. Tour of City Water Treatment Plant with the Public Works Director 

5. Mayor Communications

6. Consent Agenda

6.A. Approval of March 26, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes

6.B. Claims and Accounts Payable Report

7. Proclamations, Presentations, Appointments, Affirmations & Introductions

7.A. Oath of Office, Ms. Dana Effle, Office Assistant 

7.B. Affirm Mayor's Appointment of Mr. Dave Kulwicki to Fulfill the City Council Vacancy 

8. Reports

8.A. Reading, Historical & Tech Center 

8.B. Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Report

8.C. Community Center Report

8.D. Water Plant Improvements Update 

8.E. Wastewater Plant Improvements Update 

9. Public Hearings - None

10. Unfinished Business - None

11. New Business

11.A. Certificate of Payment No. 3 to Layne Christensen Co. for Hickman Water Treatment Equipment Procurement 2022 in the Amount of $55,732.40

11.B. Master Agreement Work Order: Agreement for Professional Services with Olsson on Wetland Delineation and Section 404 Nationwide Permit Application for Driveway Permit to Access Outlot C, Walters Ridge First Addition

11.C. Consideration of City Park Development on city owned property at 839 Titan Drive to actively pursue an outdoor Pickleball Court Facility versus Aquatic Center Facility as prior intended by the City.

11.D. Consideration of Professional Scope of Services for Terrace View Park Pickleball Court Design

11.E. Consideration of Community Firework Display on July 05, 2024 Instead of July 04, 2024

11.F. Consideration of Repairs to Curb & Sidewalk at Hickman Bar & Grill, 107 Locust Street 

11.G. Request to Use City Property for Just a Fun 1 or 2 Mile Walk on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, with Proof of Insurance 

11.H. Ordinance 2024-01 - Master Fee Schedule 

12. City Administrator’s Report

13. Governing Body Comments & Council Correspondence

13.A. City Office will be Closed April 26, 2024, for Arbor Day

14. Meeting Adjournment