Chadron public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a new police/special service vehicle and updated drug and alcohol testing policies for public transportation. The meeting also includes payment approvals for the East Tank Recoating Project.
- Bid award for one new 2023-2024 Police/Special Service SUV or Pickup
- Adoption of Revised Public Transportation Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy
- Payment No. 6 and Final Payment No. 7 for Wilkinson Industrial, LLC East Tank Recoating Project
- Report on the status of the Chadron Area Aquatics & Wellness Center
- Special Designated License for Wild’s Bar & Grill – Ag Banquet
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review November 2023 minutes, librarian reports, and monthly statistics. The meeting includes discussions on roof repairs and the annual statistical report.
- Approval of November 2023 bills
- Discussion regarding roof repairs
- Review of Annual Statistical Report
- Adult Winter Reading Challenge discussion
City Council
The City Council will hear a presentation regarding a proposed community solar facility project. The meeting also includes a discussion on the possibility of leasing city-owned property for a new transfer station.
- Presentation on Proposed Community Solar Facility Project and RFP authorization
- Report on current baler/transfer station status and potential lease of city property
- Resolution 2023-118 to place utility charge liens on 512 North Morehead Street
- Status report on the Chadron Area Aquatics & Wellness Center
City Council
The City Council will consider applications for federal transit assistance and approve plans for several road repair projects. The meeting also includes recognition of department awards and personnel appointments.
- Public hearing and resolution for a Federal Transit Act grant to purchase a wheelchair-accessible mini van
- Resolution to approve plans and specifications for the Sixth Street and Mears Street intersection repair
- Resolution to approve plans and specifications for the Armor Coating Project on Main Street (Third to Tenth Street)
- Resolution to recommend bid award for a new 2024 ½ Ton Crew Cab 4x4 pickup truck for Parks/Cemetery
- Resolution to allow temporary use of US-20 at Main Street for the 2023 Parade of Lights
Public Library
The Library Board will review old business including roof repairs and Shovel Ready Grant management, as well as new business such as holiday schedules and the director's evaluation.
- Approval of October 2023 bills
- Renovation and Expansion Committee report on roof repairs
- Discussion of possible holiday schedule adjustments
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding equipment procurement and grant applications. The body will discuss a new police vehicle and professional services for a Brownfield Assessment Grant.
- Resolution No. 2023-109: Specifications for one new 2023-2024 Police/Special Service SUV or Pickup
- Resolution No. 2023-110: RFQ for Professional Environmental Assessment Services for Brownfield Assessment Grant
- Resolution No. 2023-108: Notice of Grant Availability for Chadron Community Betterment Funds
- Request for reduced rate for Chadron Sharks Swim Team use of Aquatics and Wellness Center
- Dawes County Travel Board Improvement Grant Report for Cowboy Trail Connection Phase I Project
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review September 2023 minutes, reports, and bills. The meeting includes discussions regarding library roof repairs and staff and director evaluations.
- Approval of September 2023 bills
- Library Roof Repairs discussion
- Director Evaluation
- Staff Evaluations
- Library 110th year of Service Celebration update
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review August 2023 minutes, reports, and bills. The meeting includes discussions regarding the FY23 and FY22 budgets and plans for celebrating the library's 110th birthday.
- Review of FY23 and FY22 budgets
- Discussion of Donor’s Recognition System
- Planning for Library 110th Birthday celebration
- Discussion of Discards Management
- Review of Winter 2023/24 Adult and Youth Activities
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review July 2023 minutes, librarian reports, and monthly statistics. The meeting includes discussions regarding the budget, the Summer Reading Program, and a new Donor’s Recognition System.
- Approval of July 2023 bills
- Summer Reading Program discussion
- Budget discussion
- Donor’s Recognition System proposal
- Renovation and Expansion Committee report
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review June 2023 minutes, reports, and bills. The meeting includes discussions regarding the library foundation's bidding process and updates on the summer reading program.
- Approval of June 2023 bills
- Establishing role, point person, and bidding process for Library Foundation
- Budget discussion
- Summer Reading Program update
- Discussion of Fur Trade Days and Movie Festival
The Board approved library bills for April and May 2023. Members were informed that some May bills remained unpaid due to personnel vacancies within the City of Chadron.
- Approved April 2023 minutes (3-0)
- Approved April 2023 Librarian Report (3-0)
- Approved April 2023 Statistics (3-0)
- Approved April 2023 bills totaling $3,626.97 (3-0)
- Approved May 2023 bills totaling $3,232.21 (3-0)
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review April 2023 minutes, librarian reports, and monthly bills. The meeting includes discussions regarding the budget and the Summer Reading Program.
- Approval of April 2023 bills
- Summer Reading Program discussion
- Budget discussion
- Renovation and Expansion Committee report
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review April 2023 minutes, reports, and bills. The meeting includes discussions regarding the FY 2024 budget, lawn maintenance, and the Summer Reading Program.
- Approval of April 2023 bills
- Discussion of FY 2024 Budget
- Summer Reading Program update
- Lawn Maintenance discussion
Public Library
The Board of Directors will review March minutes, statistics, and bills. Discussion items include updates on an emergency exit, a Xerox lease, and the summer reading program.
- Approval of March 2023 bills
- Emergency Exit Update
- Xerox Lease Update
- Summer Reading Program discussion
- Deferred Maintenance List discussion
The Board approved the February 2023 consent agenda and bills totaling $6,353.17. Members discussed emergency exit repairs and the upcoming Summer Reading Program.
- Approved February 2023 consent agenda (3-0)
- Approved February 2023 bills in the amount of $6,353.17 (3-0)
Public Library
The Chadron Public Library Board of Directors will consider consent agenda items including February minutes and statistics, approve February bills, and receive reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Renovation and Expansion Committee. Old business includes an emergency exit update and a Xerox lease update, while new business covers the summer reading program and children's room upgrades. The board will then enter executive session to discuss staff matters.
- Approval of February 2023 bills
- Renovation and Expansion Committee report
- Emergency exit update
- Xerox lease update
- Summer Reading Program and Children's Room Upgrades
The Board approved the November 2022 bills and reorganized its leadership positions. The Board also agreed to minor corrections for staff job descriptions and discussed the need for a budget increase to maintain accreditation.
- Approved consent agenda including January 2023 minutes and statistics (4-0)
- Approved November 2022 bills in the amount of $5,323.07 (4-0)
- Approved board reorganization: Heather Crofutt (President), Drew Petersen (V. Pres.), Robin Foulk (Secretary) (4-0)
- Agreed to proposed minor corrections of library staff job descriptions
Public Library
The Chadron Public Library Board of Directors will meet to approve January 2023 minutes, bills, and the librarian's report. They will also hear reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Renovation and Expansion Committee. New business includes quotes for leasing a library photocopier, board reorganization, and review of job descriptions.
- Approval of January 2023 minutes and bills
- Quotes for lease of library photocopier
- Board reorganization
- Review of job descriptions
- Reports from Friends of the Library, Library Foundation, and Renovation and Expansion Committee