September 15, 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. Buffalo County Sheriff Department-Contract Law Enforcement

4.1.1. Report on Monthly Contract Law Enforcement Activities

4.2. Mayor Report--Leon Stall

4.3. City Attorney Report--Barry Hemmerling

4.4. City Administrator Report--Matt Smallcomb

4.4.1. Report on City Operations

4.5. City Treasurer Report--Susan Tonniges

4.5.1. Report on Monthly Financial Activities

4.6. Veolia--WWTP--Pete Marshall

4.7. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department--Whistles--Rick Brown

4.8. Olsson--Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation--Jess Hurlbert

5. Public Request to Speak

5.1. Andrea Rodriguez--West end of the fire hall

5.2. Janette Nielsen--911 Emergency Whistles

5.3. Chase Middleswart--Citizens problems/Mayor's attempt to divide the city

5.4. Logan Middleswart--Whistles/Misuse of funds

6. Ordinance

6.1. Ordinance No. 708     Increase in Residential Garbage Collection Fee  (first reading)

7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Approval of the Minutes of the August 18, 2025, Regular Council Meeting

7.2. Approval of the Minutes of the August 21, 2025, Work Session and Special Council Meeting

7.3. Approval of Claims for the Month of September

7.4. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

7.4.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

7.4.2. Treasurers Report

7.4.3. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report

7.4.4. Recreation Advisory Board

7.4.5. Planning Commission Report

7.4.5.1. Building Permit 

7.4.5.1.1. Permit No. 2025-38  Labrie--314 West Avenue--Fence

7.4.5.1.2. Permit No. 2025-39  Samuelson--200 West Avenue--Accessory Building

7.4.6. Library Report

7.4.7. Cemetery Board Report

7.5. GVFD Application

7.5.1. Lane Brown

8. Resolution and Motions

8.1. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-15 Street Closure on October 31, 2025, for the Gibbon Chamber's Halloween Events.

8.2. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-16 authorizing the sale of surplus city equipment through online auction.
 

8.3. Consider a motion to approve the contract with Olsson for the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation project.

9. Other Items

9.1. Special Hearing to set final tax request on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Buffalo County Extension Building in Kearney.

9.2. Budget Hearing and Budget Summary on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at city hall.

9.3. Special Council meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 immediately following the 6:45 p.m. meeting at city hall.

9.4. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

10. Adjourn