November 17, 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. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department--Chief Brown

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

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

5.2. Approval of the Minutes of the November 5, 2025, Special Council Meeting

5.3. Approval of Claims for the Month of November

5.4. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

5.4.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

5.4.2. Treasurers Report

5.4.3. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report

5.4.4. Recreation Advisory Board

5.4.5. Planning Commission Report

5.4.5.1. Building Permit 

5.4.5.1.1. Permit No. 2025-45  Gazca--704 Hwy 30--Accessory building

5.4.5.1.2. Permit No. 2025-46  Diessner--45640 67th Road--House/Accessory building

5.4.5.1.3. Permit No. 2025-47  Hernandez--17 May Avenue--Accessory building

5.4.6. Library Report

5.4.7. Cemetery Board Report

5.5. Board Reappointments

5.5.1. Lee Vohland--Cemetery Board

5.5.2. Melody Rockefeller--Cemetery Board

6. Resolution and Motions

6.1. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-20 Signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2025 and to Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Completed Forms

6.2. Consider a motion to approve the letter agreement with Olsson for Street Superintendent and Engineering Services.

6.3. Consider a motion to approve Jess Hurlbert with Olsson as Street Superintendent for the City of Gibbon

6.4. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-21 for temporarily closing public street for Christmas in the park event.

6.5. Consider a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-22 A resolution affirming the City of Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska commitment to fair housing

6.6. Consider approving the Employment Agreement with the City Administrator

6.7. Consider a motion to change the time of the December 15, 2025, meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

6.8. Consider a motion to approve having city offices closed on December 26, 2025

6.9. Consider a motion to approve an additional settlement and payment of claims for property damage related to the May 3, 2024, sewer back up as recommended by the League Association of Risk Management upon receipt of the general release form from the claimant.

6.10. Consider a motion to accept the resignation of Councilmember Bob Krier and declare an open council seat in Ward 2.

7. Other Items

7.1. Special Council Meeting Monday, November 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

7.2. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

8. Adjourn