October 20, 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 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. 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--Wastewater Treatment Plant--Pete Marshall

4.6.1. Report on Monthly WWTP Operations

4.7. Nebraska Public Power District--Grant Flamig

4.8. Medical Building Rental--Michelle Clark APRN-BC

5. Public Hearing

5.1. Gibbon Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report

The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss the Preliminary Engineering Report and the potential impact on the ex-siting sewer rates and to receive support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed project.

6. Ordinance

6.1. Ordinance No. 708  Increase in Residential Garbage Collection Fee (2nd & final reading)

7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Approval of the Minutes of the September 15, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

7.2. Approval of the Minutes of the September 23, 2025, Budget Hearing and Budget Summary

7.3. Approval of the Minutes of the September 23, 2025, Special Council Meeting

7.4. Approval of Claims for the Month of October
 

7.5. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

7.5.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

7.5.2. Treasurers Report

7.5.3. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report

7.5.4. Planning Commission Report

7.5.4.1. Building Permit 

7.5.4.1.1. Permit No. 2025-40 Cherry--1016 2nd Street--Fence

7.5.4.1.2. Permit No. 2025-41  Sanchez--1004 3rd--Driveway

7.5.4.1.3. Permit No. 2025-42  Aurora Cooperative--7280 Gibbon Rd--Accessory Building

7.5.4.1.4. Permit No. 2025-43  Banks Wraps & Signs--Lawn Ave---Sign

7.5.4.1.5. Permit No. 2025-44  Rabbe-Lee--705 Turkey Dr.--Fence

7.5.5. Library Report

7.5.6. Heritage Center Report

7.5.7. Cemetery Board Report

8. Resolution and Motions

8.1. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-18 a resolution authorizing signatories for city accounts and disbursements in accordance with Nebraska revised Statutes Chapter 17.

8.2. Consider a motion to approve the engagement letter with Dana F. Cole & Company to perform the annual audit for the year ending September 30, 2025.

8.3. Consider a motion to appoint Jessica Ryther to the Housing Agency Board

8.4. Consider a motion to approve the ADA Study provided by W Design

9. Other Items

9.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

10. Adjourn