August 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM - City of Franklin Regular Meeting

Call Meeting to Order Roll Call

Verification of Open Meetings Notice
I encourage residents to participate in our council meetings. Public comment is an essential part of our democratic process. To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to speak, we are implementing a three-minute time limit for each speaker per topic during the public comments section. This will allow us to hear from as many community members as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to create a space that is respectful and open to all.  Thank you 

Mayor Communications

• LARM Safety Award - Grant was $500. The City purchased hard hats and safety vest for this year. 

Consent Agenda

Minutes of the previous meetings

Treasurer's Report

Budget Report

Payroll

CLAIMS

• All approved claims, except for Duncan Welding, will be processed in a separate motion. 

Permits: 
Shorty Meyer, new structure
Tom Dreher, new structure
Andy Grube, new structure
Rocky Baldozier, demo 
Irvin Gettys, demo
Jennifer Watts, demo

Accepting the $2315.00 donation check from the Riverview Hootowls for the hale bale contest at the County Fair for projects at the ballpark.

Franklin County Sheriff's report 

Discussion and Action Items

Discussion and action approval of a $28.53 claim from Duncan Welding for services to the City of Franklin.

Discussion and action on application for a permit to construct a well in the Lower Republican Natural Resources District. Application fee is $50.00

Discussion and action regarding a donation to the Nebraska Rural Water Association for conducting the water flow testing for the Marcellus building and inspecting a sewer line located on the east side of the 300 block of 16th Ave. 

Discussion and update on the RCRP grant for the City Park. 

Discussion and action on the proposal from Duncan Theis Construction in the amount of $203,500.00 for the Library Patio project, as recommended by the park committee and Erickson Sullivan Architects, in connection with the RCRP grant. 

Discussion and action on the contract with Duncan Theis Construction for the Library Patio project with RCRP grant in the amount of $203,500.00  

Discussion and action on change order request from RMV Construction for basement work on the Marcellus building in the amount of $26,210

Discussion and update on the Marcellus building project. 

Discussion and action on request for proposal for appliances for the Marcellus Building project. 

Discussion and action on approving payment to RMV Construction LLC of $84,306.10 for demo and construction work

Discussion and action on the invoice from Erickson Sullivan Architects for NAHTF grant payment #6-35024 for $1856.25

Discussion and action on approving reimbursement of payment request for NAHTF funds payment #3 

RMV Const.                           $84,306.10
Erickson Sullivan                   $   1856.25
LESS CITY CASH MATCH  -$43,081.18
Total Trust Fund Requested: $43,081.17

Discussion and action on invoice to Erickson Sullivan Architects for RCRP Grant payment #4-15025 for $2,875.00

Discussion and action on the Council wants to forgive the construction and demolition fees for the next round of seven (7) houses/structures for the STARR Grant

Discussion and action wages for Fiscal Year 2026

Discussion and action LARM Insurance renewal for fiscal year 2025-2026

Resolution

Resolution 2025-06 - LARM Insurance renewal for 2025-2026

Resoltuion 2025-07 Homecoming Parade for October 10, 2025 

Resolution 2025-08 Collins property purchase for water well

Public Comments

Adjourn