Curtis public meetings in 2024

December 11, 2024

The agenda for the December 11, 2024 Curtis City Council meeting contains only standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and routine reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

12 11

The Curtis City Council approved a contract with Miller and Associates to apply for a $562,000 Nebraska Department of Economic Development CCCFF grant for the pool project. The council also adopted Ordinance 2024-6 on first and final reading to allow short-term financing for the generation plant project. Additionally, the council forgave a $1,129.34 water bill due to a city error and approved committee appointments for 2025.

• Approved engagement contract with Miller and Associates for $562,000 CCCFF grant application (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-6 on first reading to allow short-term financing for generation plant (4-0)
• Waived three readings and adopted Ordinance 2024-6 on final reading (4-0)
• Forgave $1,129.34 water and sewer bill for Opal Crow due to city error (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation from electric fund to Easter Pageant for cross lighting
• Appointed Jaden Clark to Community Center Board, Miller and Assoc. as city engineer, and Tanya Robinson to safety committee (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bank statements, minutes, and claims (4-0)
• Certified election results and swore in new council members Alan Taylor and Jaden Clark (4-0)

11 20

The council approved funding for a dog kennel at the city shop yard for about $21,000 to address stray dogs, and passed Ordinance 2024-5 (half-cent sales tax) on a 3-0 vote after waiving three readings. Several resolutions were adopted, and the Robinson Hotel property transfer deadline was extended to December 2, 2024.

• Approved $21,000 dog kennel construction at city shop yard (3-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2024-5 (half-cent sales tax) on first reading, waived remaining readings (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-4 (Street Superintendent Year End Certification) (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-5 (Municipal Annual Certification) (3-0)
• Extended Robinson Hotel property transfer deadline to December 2, 2024
• Adopted consent agenda (3-0)
• Agreed to purchase crimper and fittings from Brown's closing outside services
• Tabled sale of recycling trailer (council not in favor)

Nov 20, 2024

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10 9

The council decided to post for a new journeyman lineman while advancing apprentice Neo through the program. A ballot item for the pool project will be on the November ballot. The council was not interested in exploring a rail-to-trail conversion from Curtis to Wellfleet. The consent agenda was approved 4-0.

• Approved posting for a journeyman lineman position and advancing apprentice Neo (4-0)
• Pool project ballot item placed on November ballot for public vote
• Council declined to explore rail-to-trail conversion from Curtis to Wellfleet
• Approved consent agenda including minutes correction and late claims (4-0)

October 9, 2024

The agenda for the October 9, 2024, Curtis City Council meeting contains only boilerplate navigation, city descriptions, and awards. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

(1) September 11, 2024

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(2) September 11, 2024

This agenda for the September 11, 2024 meeting of Curtis, Nebraska consists entirely of website navigation, city promotional content, and administrative boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

9 9

The Curtis City Council adopted the 2024-2025 budget, set a new property tax levy 0.10 mils lower than the previous year, approved a wage ordinance with updated positions and ranges, and adjusted electric usage rates by 7.3% to offset WAPA and MEAN changes. The council also approved the one- and six-year road plan with amended boundaries, and discussed a nuisance abatement hearing where the property owner offered to deed the property to the city.

• Adopted 2024-2025 city budget (4-0)
• Approved Property Tax Resolution 2024-3, setting mil levy 0.10 mils lower (4-0)
• Adopted Wage Ordinance 2024-3 on first and final reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-4 adjusting electric usage rates by 7.3% (4-0)
• Approved one- and six-year road plan with amended boundaries (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims (4-0)

August 28, 2024

The agenda for the Curtis, Nebraska meeting on August 28, 2024, contains only website navigation and general city information, with no specific agenda items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed. The document appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate page rather than a substantive meeting agenda.

8 28&14

The council approved Resolution 2024-2 for pool funding, moved into closed session for litigation and negotiations, and approved consent claims including late claims. No other substantive decisions were made; budget discussion was limited to feedback on capital expense deferrals.

• Approved Resolution 2024-2 for pool funding (3-0)
• Moved into closed session for potential litigation and negotiations (3-0)
• Approved consent claims including late claims (3-0)

August 14, 2024

The agenda for the Curtis City Council meeting on August 14, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and general city information. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

7 12

The council discussed a new grant for the Curtis Pool project, reviewed options for Raider Drive, and heard from Frontier County Sheriff Michael Jordan about department changes. The consent agenda was approved 4-0, and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including late claims (4-0)
• Discussed applying for a new Nebraska DED grant for the pool project
• Council directed engineering and proceeding with Raider Drive options
• Heard report on museum porch repair; estimate to be sent to council
• Noted timing issue with Robinson Hotel project; steps to be revisited
• No objections to pool committee bill stuffer insert in utility bills
• Heard Frontier Communications update on fiber project timeline
• Council discussed loose dog ordinance enforcement with county attorney

July 10, 2024

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6 12

The council discussed options for Raider Drive and agreed to proceed with engineering. They also approved the consent agenda including late claims. Other items included a pool grant application, a museum porch repair estimate, and a sheriff's office report on policy changes.

• Approved consent agenda with late claims (4-0)
• Agreed to proceed with engineering for Raider Drive options
• Discussed applying for a new state grant for the pool project
• Requested an estimate for museum porch repairs

June 12, 2024

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5 8

The council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2024-1 on first reading, accepting the modernized Schedule M wholesale power contract with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN). The new contract sets a defined term with a rolling 25-year offramp. The council also waived the remaining two readings, allowing the ordinance to take effect immediately.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1 on first reading to accept modernized Schedule M with MEAN (4-0)
• Waived three required readings on Ordinance 2024-1 (4-0)
• Approved one-year lease extension for NMC Mini Excavator (unanimous)
• Approved NMC Generator and Switch Gear Proposal for 4mwh capacity addition (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with Miller & Associates for trail grant compliance (4-0)
• Entered closed session at 9:11 p.m. for pending litigation (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, expenditures, and late claims (4-0)

5 8

The council approved Ordinance 2024-1 on first reading to adopt the modernized Schedule M wholesale power contract with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), and waived the remaining two readings. The new contract sets a defined term and a 25-year offramp for members. Other actions included approving a one-year lease for a mini excavator, a generator and switch gear proposal, and an engineering agreement for a trail grant.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1 on first reading to accept modernized Schedule M with MEAN (4-0)
• Waived three required readings on Ordinance 2024-1 (4-0)
• Approved one-year lease for NMC Cat Mini Excavator (unanimous)
• Approved NMC Generator and Switch Gear Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with Miller & Assoc. for trail grant compliance (4-0)
• Entered closed session for pending litigation (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and expenditures (4-0)

May 8, 2024

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The council consented to hiring an employee for a cleaning position after receiving several applications. Other items discussed included a draft EAB response plan, a pool study, and a sheriff's department report. No votes were recorded on substantive matters.

• Consented to hiring for cleaning position (unanimous)

April 10, 2024

The April 10, 2024 agenda for the City of Curtis contains only website navigation and general city information, with no specific meeting items, resolutions, or public hearings listed. The agenda appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate page rather than a substantive meeting agenda.

3 13

The council approved the mayoral appointment list including Sue Jibben to the Library and Shawn Bonini to the airport zoning board (4-0). Discussion was held on indoor vs. outdoor pool options and a request for pickleball courts. The consent agenda was approved 3-0 with one abstention. No final decisions were made on the pool, fall festival rides, or other items.

• Approved mayoral appointments including Sue Jibben to Library Board and Shawn Bonini to Airport Zoning Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda 3-0 (Misty Lenz abstained on Lenz Construction claim)

March 13, 2024

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February 14, 2024

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The council voted 4-0 to approve a revised employee handbook effective immediately. A motion to create a new community betterment fund account at Western Nebraska Bank also passed 4-0. Additionally, the council approved Ordinance 2024-1 on emergency snow routes on first reading and waived the three required readings, both by 4-0 votes.

• Approved new employee handbook (4-0)
• Created community betterment fund account at Western Nebraska Bank (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-1 emergency snow route amendment on first reading (4-0)
• Waived three required readings for Ordinance 2024-1 (4-0)
• Accepted consent agenda (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-2 Schedule M for one month
• Discussed but took no vote on swimming pool, handicapped parking, water pressure, or land offer
• Entered closed session at 9:05 p.m., re-entered regular session at 9:21 p.m. (4-0)

January 10, 2024

This is the agenda for the Curtis City Council meeting on January 10, 2024. The provided text is mostly website boilerplate and does not list specific agenda items, so no decisions or discussions are detailed here.

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The council approved a consent agenda (4-0) excluding two claims, then separately approved a claim to Trenton Lenz Construction (3-0, Lenz abstaining). They decided to fix the overheating sleeve on the 12-cylinder generation unit and to explore automation. The emergency snow-route ordinance was pulled until the next meeting. Other items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved consent agenda except two claims (4-0)
• Approved claim to Trenton Lenz Construction (3-0, Lenz abstaining)
• Decided to repair damaged sleeve on 12-cylinder generation unit and explore automation
• Pulled Ordinance 2024-1 (Emergency Snow Routes) until next meeting