December 15, 2025 at 5:30 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. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department

4.3. Mayor Report-- Derrick Clevenger

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. Waste Water Treatment Plant Veolia

4.7.1. Report on monthly WWTP Operations

4.8. Olsson Contract - Wastewater contract of SRF Project - Doug Louden

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of the Minutes of the November 17, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.

5.2. Approval of the Minutes of the November 24, 2025 Special Council Meeting

5.3. Approval of the Minutes of the December 1, 2025 Special Council Meeting

5.4. Approval of Claims for the Month of December

5.5. Approval of Report of Departments, Boards and Commissions

5.5.1. Buffalo County Sheriff Department Report

5.5.2. Treasurers Report

5.5.3. Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Report

5.5.4. Recreation Advisory Board

5.5.5. Planning Commission Report

5.5.5.1. Building Permit 

5.5.5.1.1. Permit 2025-48 - Byrne - 103 Center St - Fence

5.5.5.1.2. Permit 2025-49  - Lee - 45675 67th Rd - Accessory Building

5.5.6. Library Report

5.5.7. Heritage Center Report

5.5.8. Cemetery Board did not meet on December 11th, 2025 due to no quorum.

5.5.9. Waste Water Treatment Plant Veolia

5.6. GVFD Application

5.6.1. Baylan Brown

6. Resolution and Motions

6.1. Consider a motion to appoint Mattie Webben as City Clerk

6.2. Consider a Motion to authorize the City of Gibbon to become a member of the Greater Nebraska Cities (GNC) collaborative at an annual cost of $5,000, and to allow the City Administrator, Mayor, and designated city staff to engage in GNC legislative meetings and activities, including weekly calls during the legislative session. 

6.3. Consider a motion to approve the contract for professional services with Olsson for the wastewater contract SRF Project.

6.4. Consider a motion to approve bid for resurfacing and repairing the pickleball courts at Davis Park, per the recommendation of the Recreation Board, funded with Keno Funds.

6.5. Consider a motion to approve year-end bonuses in the net amount of $100 for each city employee.

6.6. Consider a motion to move the January and February Regular Council Meetings to Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 and Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 due to federal holidays.

7. Other Items

7.1. Next Regular Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

8. Adjourn