October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - City of Franklin Regular Meeting

Call Meeting to Order Roll Call

Verification of Open Meetings Notice
A copy of the Open Meetings Act is available in the meeting room and is accessible to members of the public.
We 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

• The open house for the Hutchins Building will be November 10th.  The ribbon cutting for the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant will be at 4:00 PM.  We will have the open house for tours following the ribbon cutting along with a free pulled pork meal.  
• Thank you from Franklin Public School staff for the Teacher's Luncheon 

Consent Agenda

Minutes of the previous meetings

Treasurer's Report

Budget Report

CLAIMS

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

Freedom Claims Quarterly Report 
June 1, 2026, to  August 31, 2026

Permits: 2026-17 Randy Ward; fence permit; 2026-18 Betty Van Allen; fence permit; 2026-19 Stu Wilsman, new structure; 2026-20 Finishline Const., new structure.

Franklin County Sheriff's report 

Franklin Little Flyer Academy quarterly report

Discussion and Action Items

Discussion and action at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce asking to close a section of the street for food vendors and to use the commercial space on December 2nd, 2026 for their Christmas event if available.  

Discussion and action on nuisance abatement program — Parcel progress/Next Steps 

Discussion and action on the quoted IT services for the City of Franklin from

• 1 to 1 Technology            $2,520 a month
• Hop-A-Long IT Services  $2,025 a month

Discussion and action on changing the November 10, 2026, meeting time or date due to the Open House of the Hutchins Building. 

Suggested time or date: 

• Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 PM
• Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6 PM. 

Discussion and action approval of a $58.27 claim from Duncan Welding for services to the City of Franklin.

Discussion and action on designating Raquel Felzien, City Clerk or the Mayor of the City of Franklin as the point of contact for Longshot Property Management Company for the Hutchins Building/Marcellus Flats.  In the absence of either one, report to Michelle Kahrs, Deputy Clerk.

Discussion and action on advertising of the interior cleaning employee for the Hutchins Building and list of the duties and rate of pay. 

Discussion and action on the quotes for the handrail in the front of the Hutchins Building.

1. Kully Pipe & Steel Supply — product only    $5,600.00
2. Duncan Welding — product and install       $5,875.00

Discussion and action on disposing of south-east doors on the Hutchins Building

Discussion and action on the whistle times at 7 AM, 12 PM, and 6 PM

Discussion and action on payment #15 to RMV Construction for the amount of $91,781.39 for the NAHTF grant/Marcellus Flats. General conditions: cast in place concrete, finished carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, drywall, painting, specialty accessories, fees. 

Discussion and action on request for proposal on the small metal building behind the Fire Barn building. 

Discussion and action on a request for funds from the Franklin Public Schools, Post-Prom Committee.

Resolution

Resolution #2026-09 Salaries Raises for FY 2027

Resolution #2026-10 - Parade of Lights November 8, 2026

Ordinances

Ordinance #971

• Electric vehicles — DRAFT COPY Discussion on Ordinance

Public Comments

Adjourn