Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the purchase of a 2025 Mack MD6 Dump Truck Stock# N076841
3.B. Horvath III Extension LOI 
3.C. Consider amending Waste Connections Agreement adding 2 carts and 3 carts 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Public Works Committee Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Consider the purchase of a 2025 Mack MD6 Dump Truck Stock# N076841
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that this truck would be for the tree work for the Electric Department, but could also be used by the Street Department. This purchase will be under the State bid and under the Sourcewell Midwestern State bid for $125,000.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the purchase of a 2025 Mack MD6 Dump Truck Stock #N076841 in the bid amount of $125,000. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Horvath III Extension LOI 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that Horvath wants to extend the agreement. This would be for the tower that is by the lift station. Tom stated that this would be a low-risk extension. Attorney Anna Burge stated that every 5 years, it is extended, and with every 5-year term a rent increase. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Horvath III Extension. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider amending Waste Connections Agreement adding 2 carts and 3 carts 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that this would be for customer that would like 2 carts or 3 carts. This was not included in the original agreement to add additional charges for 2 or 3 carts. Waste Connection will charge an additional $6 for 2 carts and $12 for 3 carts. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve amending the Waste Connections Agreement, adding 2 carts and 3 carts. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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