October 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM - City of Fort Calhoun

1. Roll Call

2. Call to Order

Compliance with Open Meetings Act – In accordance with Section 84-1412 sub section eight (8) of the Reissue Revised State Statutes of the State of Nebraska 1943, as amended, one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed is available to the public at this meeting for examination and copying. Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on an agenda item shall wait to be identified by the Mayor/Presiding Officer; then, after stating their name and address for the record, may proceed to speak. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor will be permitted to enter any discussion without the permission of the Presiding Officer. Remarks shall be limited to five minutes unless extended or limited by the Presiding Officer (Res. 2011-18, copy in book)

*Please silence your phones and other devices during the meeting. 

3. Inform the public about the location of the Open Meetings Act posted in the Council Chambers and its accessibility to members of the public

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Consent Agenda

5.a. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Budget hearing on Monday, September 16th

5.b. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on Monday, September 16th

5.c. Approval of the Treasurers Report for September

5.d. Approval of the Park Committee minutes on Thursday, October 3rd

5.e. Approval of the Enhancement Committee minutes on Monday, August 26th

5.f. Approval of the Christmas in Calhoun minutes on Wednesday, September 25th

5.g. Approval of the Christmas in Calhoun minutes on Wednesday, October 16th

5.h. Maintenance Report

5.i. Washington County Sheriff’s Statistics

6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda if any

7. Bills presented for payment - October

8. In accordance with the published notice, it is now time to conduct the public hearing relative to hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations relating to a request for the ADDITION OF A CATERING (SECONDARY) LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR HANGOUT AT THE HORN LLC – LONGHORN BAR & GRILL, 101 S 14TH STREET, FORT CALHOUN, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA.

Open: _________

• Written Comments
• Public Comments

Close: _________

9. Consider the approval of the addition of a Catering (Secondary) Liquor License Application for Hangout at the Horn LLC – Longhorn Bar & Grill

10. In accordance with the published notice, it is now time to conduct the public hearing relative to hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations relating to a request for a CLASS D – BEER, WINE, SPIRITS OFF SALE ONLY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TAYLOR OIL COMPANY INC – TAYLOR QUIK-PIK TAYLOR'S 13, 211 N 14TH STREET, FORT CALHOUN, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA.

Open: _________

• Written Comments
• Public Comments

Close: _________

11. Consider the approval of the Class D – Beer, Wine, Spirits Off Sale Only Liquor License Application for Taylor Oil Company Inc – Taylor's 13

12. In accordance with the published notice, it is now time to conduct the public hearing relative to hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations relating to APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT AND FEE SIMPLE INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR EMINENT DOMAIN IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CITY OF FORT CALHOUN’S MONROE STREET EXTENSION STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2022 – 1 AND INVOLVING TAX LOTS 129 AND 131 AND ANY OTHER ASSERTED REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP INTERESTS AND/OR RIGHTS THAT THE OWNERS OF SAID TAX LOTS 129 AND 131 MAY HAVE OR ASSERT TO HAVE WITHIN AND/OR ADJOINING ANY OF THE AREAS INVOLVED WITH THE CITY OF FORT CALHOUN’S MONROE STREET EXTENSION STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2022 – 1.

Open: _________

• Written Comments
• Public Comments

Close: _________

13. Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter - presentation on how the animal shelter is working with the community of Fort Calhoun and request for financial support for services provided

14. Mike Rooks - Gateway Development update

15. Lori Lammers, Enhancement Committee, request to close 15th Street at West Market Square Park on October 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 for the annual Trunk-or-Treat event

16. City Engineer

16.a. Review and approve Pay Application No. 3 from NLC, LLC in the amount of $79,267.41 for the Fort Calhoun Trail Extension Phase 3 & 4 project

16.b. Update on the bidding schedule for the West Monroe Street Extension, Street Improvement District 2022-1

17. Consideration and approval of the Law Enforcement Services Contract between Washington County and the City of Fort Calhoun

18. Consideration and approval of the Lease Agreement between Washington County and the City of Fort Calhoun

19. Consideration and approval for the purchase of a new wastewater grinder at the pump house

20. Open burn: Saturday, November 2nd - Sunday, December 1st
    *Note, a BURN PERMIT will be required during this time through the Fort Calhoun Fire Department

21. To discuss property negotiations

22. Action taken during closed session 

23. Approve the acquisition of real property interests for the Monroe Street Extension Project as agreed to with property owners via the City’s Acquisition Agent and to further approve implementation of eminent domain for the remaining required property interests subject to further good faith negotiations

24. Motion_____ Second_____
Time: _______