Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Fire Department applying for the Forestry Service grant. 
3.B. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Fire Station Proposals from JEO Consulting Group. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: February 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Public Safety 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 a recommendation to the City Council on the Fire Department applying for the Forestry Service grant. 
Discussion:
Fire Chief Tod Allen stated that the Fire Department would like to apply for a Forestry service grant again this year. This is a grant they have been awarded in the past, and would hope to outfit the new grass rig with hand tools, and get som extra wildland gear to have at the station. They would pay 100% upfront, but are reimbursed for 75% of that if awarded. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the Fire Department applying for the Forestry Service grant. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Fire Station Proposals from JEO Consulting Group. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this starts the USDA funding. The City also had to get a lender statement from Piper Sandler explaining that they will not extend credit under those terms. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the Fire Station Proposals from JEO Consulting Group. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
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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