Curtis, NE

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The Curtis City Council is considering a resolution to appoint Tim Nicholson as its representative and Tanner McCall as alternate representative to the Public Alliance for Community Energy (ACE) Board of Directors. The resolution directs the City Clerk to notify ACE of these appointments. The agenda contains only this single appointment item.

• Appointment of Tim Nicholson as representative to ACE Board of Directors
• Appointment of Tanner McCall as alternate representative to ACE Board of Directors
• Resolution 2026-4 authorizing the appointments

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The City of Curtis is considering a resolution to renew its membership in the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) for the 2026-27 term. The resolution offers several options for termination notice periods and commitment lengths, each with a corresponding discount on contributions. The governing body will choose one option, which affects the city's future flexibility to leave the pool and its insurance costs.

• Resolution No. 2026-3 for LARM 2026-27 renewal
• Options include 180-day notice with 3-year commitment (5% discount) or 2-year commitment (4% discount)
• 90-day notice options with 2% or 1% discounts depending on commitment length
• Deadline to return resolution to LARM via email or fax

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The City of Curtis is considering Ordinance No. 2026-3, which would adopt a comprehensive floodplain management ordinance to regulate development in identified flood hazard areas. The ordinance designates the mayor as floodplain administrator, requires permits for development in floodplains, and sets standards for construction, watercourse alterations, and substantial improvements. It aims to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program.

• Adopts floodplain management regulations per 44 CFR 60.3(b) and Nebraska statutes
• Designates Mayor as local Floodplain Administrator
• Requires floodplain development permits for any development in special flood hazard areas
• Applies to FIRM panels 31063C0100C, 31063C0275C, 31063C0300C dated 04/02/2008
• Sets standards for watercourse alteration and encroachments, including FEMA CLOMR process

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The Curtis City Council is considering a resolution to approve the mayor's appointments of Lim Nicholson as director and Tanner McCall as alternate director to represent the City of Curtis on the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) Board of Directors. The resolution is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Appointment of Lim Nicholson as MEAN Board director
• Appointment of Tanner McCall as alternate director
• Resolution 2026-5 approving the appointments

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The Curtis City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2026 Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance, a state-required document affirming the city's compliance with Nebraska road standards. The certification must be filed by October 31, 2026, or the city risks suspension of Highway Allocation funds. This is a routine administrative action.

• Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign the 2026 Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance
• Certification affirms compliance with Nebraska statutes 39-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121, and 39-2520(2)
• Filing deadline: October 31, 2026, to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards
• Failure to file may result in suspension of Highway Allocation funds

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The Curtis City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, at 7:30 P.M. at the Curtis Memorial Community Center. The agenda includes a special order of business covering the Curtis Fall Festival donation and street closure request, a comparison of Tyler Technologies vs PowerManager, budget discussion, and an amendment to Wage Ordinance 2026-2. Under resolutions and ordinances, the council will consider several items including an employment contract, wage ordinance, LARM renewal, ACE and MEAN resolutions, a municipal annual certificate of program compliance, and a floodplain ordinance. The consent agenda includes minutes, treasurer's report, claims, and a consent resolution, followed by reports from officers and department heads.

• Curtis Fall Festival – Donation & Street Closure Request
• Budget Discussion
• Amend Wage Ordinance 2026-2
• Employment Contract Resolution 2026-2
• Floodplain Ordinance 2026-3

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The Curtis City Council is authorizing Mayor Brad Welch to sign an agreement for an interim city manager. The resolution passed unanimously and sets out responsibilities for the interim manager.

• Resolution 2026-2 authorizes Mayor Brad Welch to sign interim city manager agreement
• Agreement covers responsibilities of the interim city manager
• Motion to prepare agreement passed unanimously

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The City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing a municipal improvement bond for the swimming pool and related facilities, a salary and wage ordinance, and a payroll resolution. The agenda also includes discussion items on a golf course tractor lease/purchase, a contract for IT services, a fair request, and a car wash proposal.

• Municipal Improvement Bond for swimming pool and related facilities
• Salary and Wage Ordinance 2026-2
• Payroll Resolution 2026-1
• Golf Course Tractor – Lease/Purchase
• Northland Bank – Municipal Improvement Bond

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The City Council is adopting a resolution to allow certain payroll expenses to be paid before formal claim approval. This policy covers employee salaries, taxes, benefits, and processing fees. All hours worked must still be approved by a supervisor or city official.

• Resolution 2026-1: Policy for payment of payroll and associated expenses prior to council approval
• Authorization of payments for employee payroll, state/federal taxes, and benefits before claim approval
• Requirement for employee names, gross pay rates, and maximum hours for all such claims

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The council voted 4-0 to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement for Doug Schultz as Interim City Manager at $35/hour for 20-24 hours per week through December 15, 2026. They also approved a contract with NMPP for IT managed services and authorized the golf course to purchase a tractor under the city for better financing. Several sponsorships and use of city property for fundraisers were approved.

• Approved 4-0 hiring Doug Schultz as Interim City Manager on a contract basis at $35/hour, 20-24 hours per week, from July 15 to December 15, 2026
• Approved 4-0 the NMPP IT Services quote and contract for managed IT services
• Approved $150 sponsorship for Frontier County Fair, to be paid from Curtis Light and Water
• Approved 4-0 Amendment #1 to Miller & Associates contract for grant management
• Approved use of City Park and city water for Safari Club car wash fundraiser on August 2nd
• Approved $300 sponsorship for Roping Club Ranch Rodeo, to be paid from Curtis Light and Water
• Approved 4-0 Municipal Bond Ordinance 2026-1 on first reading
• Approved 4-0 Salary and Wage Ordinance 2026-2 on first reading

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The council will discuss and possibly act on several special orders, including a pool manager pay increase, a trash truck, a conditional gift to the city, leases for an excavator/skid steer, a water utility board training workshop, an IT services quote, personnel matters (possible closed session), the administrator/clerk/treasurer position, and tree removal/grant. They will also consider a salary and wage ordinance and consent agenda items.

• Pool Manager Pay Increase Request
• Trash Truck
• Conditional Gift left to city
• Leases for Excavator/Skid Steer
• Salary and Wage Ordinance 2026-2

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The council approved a $125,870 quote from Floyd's truck center and a $142,700 quote from Southwestern Equipment for a new trash truck (4-0). They accepted a $15,000 gift for rodeo arena repairs and a $20,000 conditional gift for the cemetery, agreeing to match the cemetery gift with $10,000 (4-0). The council also approved a raise for the pool manager to $19.00/hour, renewed leases for a skid steer ($9,075) and mini excavator ($8,950), and accepted the resignation of Administrator Andrew. Several other items were discussed or tabled.

• Approved $125,870 and $142,700 quotes for new trash truck (4-0)
• Accepted $15,000 gift for rodeo arena and $20,000 conditional cemetery gift with $10,000 city match (4-0)
• Approved pool manager raise to $19.00/hour
• Approved leases for skid steer ($9,075) and mini excavator ($8,950) (4-0)
• Accepted Andrew's resignation and directed staff to list the administrator position
• Approved tree removal at Mill Park and two additional trees for $7,999 and $4,999
• Tabled NMPP IT services request until representative can attend meeting
• Approved consent agenda including late claims

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The council voted 4-0 to approve a 25-year power service agreement with Maywood, which had already approved the deal. The council also approved the purchase of a Spartan mower from Country Load Trailer Sales for $11,270.00. Discussion on a proposed lake restoration project was heard but no action was taken. A request for pool inspection services was tabled pending more information.

• Approved 25-year power service agreement with Maywood, motion carried 4-0
• Approved purchase of Spartan mower from Country Load Trailer Sales for $11,270.00, motion carried unanimously
• Agreed to keep employee health insurance plan options as they are currently
• Tabled discussion on public pool inspections pending more information from a May 19th Zoom meeting
• Decided to provide one family membership for the Community Center Banquet golf membership request
• Instructed Andrew to check into Source Well for state pricing on a new cab and chassis for the trash truck
• Approved consent agenda including late claims and corrections to minutes

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The council approved two LB840 economic development requests: a $70,000 loan at 2% interest to MVEDC for purchasing a daycare building, and up to $30,000 for startup costs of Dragonflies and Daisies Childcare Center. Both motions passed 4-0. A housing authority board vacancy was filled 3-1, and employee health insurance renewal was tabled for May. Other items included street repair authorization, an Arbor Day proclamation, and a sponsorship request declined without a representative present.

• Approved $70,000 LB840 loan to MVEDC at 2% interest for daycare building purchase (4-0)
• Approved up to $30,000 LB840 grant for Dragonflies and Daisies Childcare Center startup (4-0)
• Approved Melanie Standiford to fill vacant housing authority board seat (3-1)
• Tabled employee health insurance renewal discussion to May meeting
• Declined sponsorship request for Maywood Old Glory Day's without a representative present
• Authorized select street and storm sewer repairs with timeline conditions
• Proclaimed Arbor Day for April 24, 2026
• Entered executive session for personnel and audit discussion

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The council adopted Ordinance 2026-1, setting a maximum bond amount for the pool project, and waived its three required readings. The bond ordinance does not lock the city into financing but allows work on bond language for later this year. The council also approved hiring Sam Fischer for the full-time parks position and agreed to apply for a lighting grant for sports field LED upgrades.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-1 with corrected date of March 11, 2026 (4-0)
• Waived three required readings of Ordinance 2026-1 (4-0)
• Approved hiring Sam Fischer for full-time parks position
• Agreed to apply for NDWEE lighting grant for sports field LED upgrades
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

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The council directed staff to develop an interruptible electric rate structure for a firm interested in placing a data center in Curtis. The city also received a $600,000 grant for the pool project, bringing total funding to $1,478,563 (about 32-33% of estimated cost). A help-wanted ad was approved for a seasonal parks employee. The consent agenda was approved 4-0.

• Directed staff to develop an interruptible electric rate structure for a potential data center
• Approved help-wanted ad for a seasonal parks employee
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

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The council approved Mayor Welch's recommendations for board and committee appointments, removing two non-resident members and adding Micheal Fisher as the medical professional to the board of health. The vote was 3-1, with Nicholson opposed. Other items discussed included street and storm sewer repairs, a consent agenda passed unanimously, and reports on utility work, power pole testing, and a pool grant.

• Approved board and committee appointments, removing two non-residents and adding Micheal Fisher to board of health (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda unanimously

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