July 21, 2025 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 items at the time of discussion prior to any action taken.

4. Presentations and Proclamations

4.1. Nebraska Department of Water, Energy & Environment--Steve McNulty and Jesse Bradley 

4.2. Buffalo County Sheriff Department-Contract Law Enforcement

4.2.1. Report on Monthly Contract Law Enforcement Activities

4.3. Mayor Report--Leon Stall

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. Veolia--WWTP--Pete Marshall

4.8. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department--Rational for Emergency 911 Sirens--Rick Brown

5. Public Request to Speak

5.1. Ashley Jarmin--Whistles 

5.2. Glenn Kollars--Strategic Plan 2025 Item 2 Improve ambient qualities, noise & smell. Whistles, time, fire and emergency

5.3. Judy Karmazin--Sirens, Dilapidated Houses, Abuse of Power

6. Ordinance

6.1. Ordinance No. 707 (2nd reading)
Change of Time for the Monthly Council Meetings

7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Approval of the Minutes of the June 16, 2025, Council Meeting

7.2. Approval of Claims for the Month of July 

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 No. 2025-24  Barroso--45630 69th Rd--New Residential Home

7.3.5.1.2. Permit No. 2025-25  Westberg--601 May Avenue--Fence

7.3.5.1.3. Permit No. 2025-26  High--621 Court Street--Fence

7.3.5.1.4. Permit No. 2025-27  DeLong--1029 7th Street--Accessory Building

7.3.5.1.5. Permit No. 2025-28  Abiles--220 Lawn Avenue--Covered Porch

7.3.5.1.6. Permit No. 2025-29  UDDUP, LLC--7265 Pawnee Rd--Fence

7.3.5.1.7. Permit No. 2025-30  Rayburn--216 Scout Street--Fence

7.3.6. Library Report

7.3.7. Cemetery Board Report

7.4. Board Reappointments
 

7.4.1. Amanda Johnson--Recreation Advisory Board

7.4.2. Alec Smallcomb--Recreation Advisory Board

8. Resolution and Motions

8.1. Consider a motion to approve Animal Permit No. AP-2025-13 for Dustin Powers at 617 LaBarre Street for 6 hen chickens.

8.2. Consider a motion to approve appointing Carlos Barron to the Housing Board as the resident member.

8.3. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-09 for the League Association of Risk Management 2025-2026 Renewal.

8.4. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-10 for a Street Closure on August 8, 2025, through August 10, 2025, for the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department's Annual BBQ and Dance.

8.5. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-11 for Street Closure for Hamilton's Appreciation Event on September 11, 2025

8.6. 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 August 9, 2025.

8.7. Consider a motion to approve a Special Designated Liquor License for Alissa Kern for an event to be held at The Chalet located at 7265 Pawnee Road on August 29, 2025.

8.8. Consider a motion to approve payment to Olsson for Project services through June 28, 2025, for $13,875.00 for CDBG Downtown Revitalization Plan 2024.

8.9. Consider a motion to approve payment to South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) for administrative services from 4/1/24 to 6/30/25 for $475.00. 

8.10. Consider a motion to approve a draw request #4 for CDBG Funds from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development

9. Other Items

9.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

10. Adjourn