September 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - NELIGH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

1. The Mayor will declare the meeting open. 

2. The City Clerk will call roll.  

3. A public hearing will be held for the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations.

4. The August 11th regular meeting and August 13th and August 21st special meeting minutes will be presented for consideration and possible action.

5. The August treasurer’s report will be presented. 

6. Public Comments may be heard.

7. A public hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of tax papers relating to the final tax request for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at a different amount than the prior tax year request will be held.

8. A public hearing for the One-and-Six-Year Street Improvement Plan will be opened for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations to the proposed street improvement plan will be held.

9. Consideration and possible action for Interlocal Recycling Service Agreement with Antelope County for recyclable materials accepted at the Compactor will be held.

10. Resolution 2026-9 writing off uncollectible accounts will be presented and possibly acted upon.

11. Consideration and possible action for setting rates and fees for municipal services for the 2026-2027 Schedule of Fees will be held.

12. Appointments will be made for the following:LB840 Citizens Advisory Review Committee 1 member 4-year term and Economic Development Board 1 member, to fill an unexpired term to October 2027.

13. Consideration and possible action for the 2026-2027 budget adoption will be held. Appropriation Ordinance No. 672 shall be presented for adoption in authorizing the expenditures for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

14. The Mayor shall close the final tax request hearing. Resolution 2026-10 will be presented for consideration of a different levy from the last year for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

15. The Economic Development report will be presented.

15.a. Consideration and possible action for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Village of Clearwater contract will be held.

15.b. Discussion and possible action for an update on a Chamber of Commerce Agreement will be held.

15.c. Discussion and possible action for a revised Rural Workforce Housing Fund Investment Plan will be held.

16. The August Police Report will be heard.   

16.a. Consideration and possible action to accept the resignation of Officer Schroeder will be held.

17. Consideration and possible action for special designated liquor license from Fight N River II, LLC for a September 26th wedding reception will be held.

18. The City Supt.’s report will be presented.

18.a. Discussion and possible action for a fall community clean-up day for October 17th and 18th will be held.

18.b. Discussion and possible action for update on 301 J Street will be held.

18.c. Consideration and possible action for authorization to hire Gail Hurd for the Solid Waste department at $17.00 per hour following successful pre-employment testing will be held.

18.d. Discussion and possible action for Riverside Park Memorial repairs from insurance proceeds will be held.

18.e. Discussion and possible action for trees in the downtown business sidewalks will be held.

19. The One-and-Six-Year Street Improvement Plan public hearing will be closed. Resolution 2026-11 for the street plan will be presented for consideration and possible action.

20. Resolution 2026-12 authorizing the municipal annual certification of program compliance form to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards will be presented and possibly acted upon.

21. Ordinance No. 673 setting salaries and benefits for the city employees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year will be presented for consideration and possible action. 

22. Ordinance No. 674 setting electric, water, sewer and solid waste rates will be presented for consideration and possible action.

23. The New Moon Theater Liaison report will be presented.

24. Consideration and possible action for an Inter-local Agreement between the City of Neligh and the Antelope County Library Association will be presented for renewal.

25. Consideration and possible action for a special meeting date with the Nebraska State Historical Society to discuss the Neligh Mill will be held.

26. Bills will be presented for approval.

26.a. Discussion and possible action for Blackstrap invoices will be held.

26.b. Consideration and possible action for the fire department certificate of deposit for future equipment purchases will be held.

27. The Mayor will call for adjournment.