Fairbury public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss the vacation of a portion of Bacon Road and the placement of handicapped parking stalls. The body is also considering professional service agreements with Olsson Associates and the Nebraska Department of Roads.
- Ordinance No. 3103 to vacate a portion of Bacon Road from east of H Street to west of I Street
- Resolution No. 1178 regarding handicapped parking stalls at K Street and 7th Street
- Master Agreement Work Order No. 4 for professional services with Olsson Associates
- Renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 9 with the Nebraska Department of Roads
- Appointments of Devin Lovgren and Matthew Kapke to the Planning Commission
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Certain Work application for properties on 5th Street. The body will also review a grant application for 302 E Street and discuss revisions to the Downtown Design Challenge program.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Certain Work (HD-2021-001) at 300 & 310 5th Street
- Grant application review for Chappell Roofing, Inc. at 302 E Street
- Proposed revisions to the LB840 Downtown Design Challenge program
City Council
The City Council will discuss a six-year street improvement plan and the vacation of a portion of Bacon Road. The body is also considering board appointments and a cleaning contract for the City Office Building.
- Public hearing on the 1&6 Year Street Improvement Plan for 2022—2027
- Public hearing on vacating Bacon Road from east of H Street to west of I Street
- Cleaning contract for City Office Building with Jennifer Lewis for $150/month
- Ordinance No. 3104 regarding city ward boundaries based on the federal decennial census
- Resolution No. 1179 and 1180 to levy costs of nuisance abatement against properties
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee will meet at Fairbury City Hall to review previous minutes and discuss the organization structure. Action may be taken on these items during the meeting.
- Approval of October 18, 2021, meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding Organization Structure
City Council
The City Council will discuss a 2022 health insurance proposal and a water sourcing project. The body is also considering parking requests for Fairbury Public Schools and a loan contract with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
- Pay request of $25,165.65 for Housing Rehabilitation Program #19-HO-36100
- Off-street parking requests for Fairbury Public Schools at 701 8th Street and 1105 & 1107 7th Street
- Resolution 1173 for a loan contract with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (project #C318004)
- Resolution 1175 to sell City property via Public Surplus online auctions
- Proposed demolition of the city-owned cooling tower
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Certain Work application for properties at 300 & 310 5th Street. The body will also discuss proposed revisions to the Downtown Design Challenge program.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Certain Work request (HD-2021-001) at 300 & 310 5th Street
- Proposed revisions to the LB840 Historic Preservation Committee’s Downtown Design Challenge program
City Council
The City Council will discuss and take action on several facility use agreements and a street improvement project. The body will also consider changes to the city's hours of operation and a resolution regarding various fees, bonds, or deposits.
- Bids for the 2021-01 Street Improvement Project
- Agreement with the American Legion for use of Quinn Field
- Agreement with the Fairbury Area Softball Association for use of the Softball Complex
- Resolution 1171 regarding levying and assessing various fees, bonds, or deposits
- Appointment of Craig Schumard to the Museum Board of Directors
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of emergency sirens and the progression of a water sourcing project. The body will also consider a new customer service policy for the Electric Distribution Department and updated fees for the Municipal Transfer Station.
- Purchase of two outdoor warning sirens from Blue Valley Public Safety for $33,630.84
- Discussion on moving forward with the water sourcing project
- Resolution 1170: Electric Distribution Department Customer Service Extension/Service Request Policy
- Ordinance 3101: Establishment of rates, fees, and charges for the Municipal Transfer Station
Personnel Committee
The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to discuss the city's organization structure and hours of operation. The committee will also review minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting.
- Organization structure
- Hours of operation
- Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss requests for event hosting and fee waivers at Crystal Springs Park. The body is also considering a server upgrade and several resolutions regarding nuisance abatement and state financial assistance.
- Ordinance 3101: Establish rates, fees, and charges for the Municipal Transfer Station (2nd Reading)
- Resolution 1167: Levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement against certain properties
- Resolution 1168: Execute documents for financial assistance from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
- Request to waive camping fees at Crystal Springs Park for 'Creep night at Crystal' on October 22-23, 2021
- Proposal to approve Network Consulting Services to upgrade servers
City Council
The City Council will discuss a loan for wastewater treatment upgrades and potential changes to utility billing schedules. The body is also reviewing new rates and fees for electricity and the Municipal Transfer Station.
- Ordinance 3100: Loan agreement with Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy up to $3,500,000.00 for wastewater treatment system improvements
- Ordinance 3101: Establishment of rates, fees, and charges for the Municipal Transfer Station
- Ordinance 3102: Establishment of rates, fees, charges, and collections for electricity
- Staff recommendation on switching Utility Billing to a Uniform Monthly Schedule
- LBVWS contract negotiation for land rights regarding water sourcing project
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Certain Work application. The request concerns properties at 300 & 310 5th Street submitted by Industrial Tower West LLC and Mountain Tower & Land LLC.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Certain Work request HD-2021-001 at 300 & 310 5th Street
- Review and approval of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss agenda items and take action as deemed appropriate. The primary focus of the meeting is a public hearing regarding the budget summary for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
- Public hearing concerning the Budget Summary for 2021-2022 Fiscal Year
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2021-2022 final tax request and a liquor license change for Casey's General Store. The body is deciding on the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and a loan for clean water projects. Presentations are scheduled regarding emergency alerts and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Ordinance 3100: Loan up to $3,500,000.00 for wastewater treatment system improvements
- Resolution 1164: Final Tax Request of $663,185.00 (General Fund) and $420,189.00 (Bond Fund)
- Public hearing on Class B to Class D liquor license for Casey’s General Store 1193
- Resolution 1166: $30,000.00 Downtown Design Challenge Grant for MBI Properties at 504 E ST
- Resolution 1165: $3,000.00 Downtown Design Challenge Grant for Newton Family Trust at 315 5th ST
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to discuss and take action on the removal of unsafe structures and the status of tarped roofs. The agenda includes a list of specific residential and accessory buildings for review and a demolition update.
- Removal of unsafe structures at multiple locations including 718 3rd, 1306 4th, and 1327 Tilden
- Action on final letters, asbestos inspections, and removal of unsafe structures per budget
- Discussion on tarped roofs at 316 I, 705 D, 803 8th, 913 A, 927 West, and 1019 A
- Demolition updates for 909 C, 1315 E, and 1102 5th / 1305 C
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Committee is meeting to review project proposals for the Fairbury LB840 Downtown Design Challenge Grant program. The body will consider recommendations for two specific property applications.
- Grant application review for Cody Moyer — MBI Properties, LLC at 504 E Street
- Grant application review for Dick Newton — Newton Family Trust at 315 5th Street
- Approval of May 13, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization and a conditional use permit for a child care home. The body will also consider street closures and liquor licenses for upcoming September events.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CU-2021-004) for a Family Child Care Home II at 605 6th Street
- Public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization
- Request to block downtown square, 4th Street, and D Street for homecoming parade on September 17
- Engineering services agreement for the 2021-01 Street Improvement district project
- Setting of the Final Tax Request for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year General and Bond Funds
City Council
The City Council will discuss funding requests for the Fairbury Airport Authority and a budget increase for restricted funds. The body is also reviewing requests for street closures and a memorial bench installation.
- Fairbury Airport Authority tax request of $39,700 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Proposed 1% increase in restricted funds limitation for the 2020-2021 Budget
- Request to block downtown square and 4th and E Streets on September 12, 2021
- Request to install a memorial bench at Crystal Springs Park
- Special Designated Liquor License for The Bonham Theatre for September 23, 2021
City Council
The City Council will consider several business items including vehicle purchases and a firehall roof installation. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Local Option Municipal Sales Tax program and the swearing in of the new City Administrator.
- Public Hearing: Semi-Annual Review of the Local Option Municipal Sales Tax (LB-840) Program
- Purchase of a silver metallic 2018 Colorado Work Truck for $23,000 plus tax
- Black Diamond Exteriors, LLC roofing quote of $4,200.00 for the Firehall roof
- Ordinance No. 3098: Amending City Zoning Regulations Regarding Storage Containers (Final Reading)
- Resolution No. 1160: Sale of a 1994 GMC Sonoma via Public Surplus auction
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on law enforcement services and a risk assessment. The body is deciding on several infrastructure purchases and the creation of a new street improvement district.
- Purchase of four G&W Electric Viper-ST Reclosers up to $106,344
- Purchase of wastewater treatment plant diffusers for $24,664.58
- Ordinance No. 3097 creating Street Improvement District No. 2021-01
- Public hearing on $13,250 of LB840 Local Option Sales Tax funds for Downtown Design Grant Challenge
- Interlocal Agreement between Jefferson County and City of Fairbury for Law Enforcement Services
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the City of Fairbury and Jefferson County. The committee will also review minutes from a May 17, 2018, meeting.
- Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the City of Fairbury and County of Jefferson (Jefferson County Sheriff)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for an accessory building and changes to outdoor storage container regulations. The body will also consider a street improvement district and the sale of city-owned real property.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CU-2021-002) for an accessory building at 622 B Street
- Public hearing and proposed ordinance regarding zoning regulations for outdoor storage containers
- Payment of $2,000 for two test wells for the Water Sourcing Project
- Ordinance No. 3097 creating Street Improvement District No. 2021-01
- Resolution No. 1152 directing the sale of city real property at Lots 3 & 4, Block 33, Original Town
City Council
The City Council will review a final downtown revitalization plan and hold a public hearing on a petition to pave I Street. The body is also deciding on a conditional use permit for a building at 1204 Tilden Street and the sale of city property.
- Ordinance No. 3096 to establish sewer rates (3rd Reading)
- Ordinance No. 3097 creating Street Improvement District No. 2021-01
- Public hearing on Petition 2021-01 to pave I Street from 17th Street
- Conditional Use Permit (CU-2021-001) for an accessory building at 1204 Tilden Street
- Sale of City Property PID # 480087571 (Fraction East of Railroad, Lots 3 & 4, Block 33)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the establishment of sewer rates and a potential litigation position regarding a cancelled water project. The body is also reviewing a contract for a Parks Department gardener and an agreement with Little Blue NRD.
- Ordinance No. 3096 to establish sewer rates (2nd Reading)
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Little Blue NRD and the City of Fairbury
- Contract for a Parks Department gardener from May 10, 2021 to September 7, 2021
- Request for Farmers Market use of Conrad Park Saturdays from May 1 to October 30, 2021
- Appointment of John Ebke to the Personnel Committee
City Council
The City Council will discuss the establishment of sewer rates and the creation of an Economic Development Review Committee. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding privacy fencing in street side yards and a 10 MPH alley speed limit.
- Ordinance No. 3096 to establish sewer rates (1st Reading)
- Ordinance No. 3093 adding a 10 MPH alley speed limit (3rd Reading)
- Ordinance No. 3094 allowing privacy fencing within street side yards (3rd Reading)
- Resolution No. 1148 creating a Standing Economic Development Review Committee
- Appointments of Jennifer Scott Keyser and Jody Schuck to the Historic Preservation Committee
City Council
The City Council will consider a $4,267,001 USDA Rural Development letter of conditions for a water improvement project. Other items include wastewater sewer rate increases, planning commission appointments, and various zoning ordinance amendments.
- $4,267,001 USDA Rural Development financial assistance for Water Improvement/Sourcing Project
- Wastewater sewer rate increase effective May 1, 2021
- City of Fairbury Utilities proprietary budget for May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022
- Ordinance No. 3093: 10 MPH alley speed limit
- Ordinance No. 3094: Privacy fencing within street side yards
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for privacy fencing and outdoor storage containers. The body is also considering a loan application for wastewater treatment plant improvements and a related engineering agreement with Olsson's.
- Public hearings on zoning amendments for privacy fencing and outdoor storage containers
- Application for 0% interest CWSRF funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
- Engineering agreement with Olsson's for WWTP design and bidding
- SENDD Pay Request #2 for Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $2,383.65
- Ordinance No. 3093 adding a 10 MPH alley speed limit
City Council
The City Council will discuss a potential interlocal agreement regarding the water system. The body will also consider license approvals and the sale of city vehicles.
- Special Designated License for Fairbury Chamber of Commerce Pork-n-Pints event on April 10, 2021
- Resolution No. 1143 to sell a 1978 Chevy Jet Truck via Public Surplus
- Resolution No. 1144 to sell a 2004 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab via Public Surplus
- Resolution No. 1145 to levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement against certain properties
- Request from Fairbury Public Library for two 2020 individual season pool passes
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review a COVID-19 update and consider extending mask recommendations. The board will also discuss the removal of unsafe structures and demolition updates.
- Consideration of extending mask recommendations
- Removal of unsafe structures at 1014 A
- Removal of unsafe structures at 1324 4th
- Removal of unsafe structures at 1404 A
- Discussion regarding 826 K and 1000 Arcade
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Semi-Annual Review of the Local Option Municipal Sales Tax Program. Members will also consider several payments for city improvements and a resolution regarding crosswalk placement.
- Payment of $64,973.00 to JR Stelzer Co for Chemical Feed System Improvements
- Payment of $5,135.00 to Blue Valley Door Co., Inc. for a new Street Building door
- Payment of $17,300.00 to Miller & Associates for Downtown Planning Study Project #19-PP-006
- Resolution 1143 regarding the placement of a crosswalk and signage
- Proposed school-crossing and crosswalk at 8th and H Street
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure payments and appointments to city boards. The body is considering a lease-purchase agreement for a sanitation truck and a contract to recodify the city municipal code.
- Lease-purchase agreement with TCF National Bank for a sanitation truck in the amount of $167,850.00
- Pay request for Storm Water Project #18-PW-002 (VAN KIRK) for $218,509.44 using CDBG funds
- Donation request from Fairbury Youth Involvement (FYI) Center for $4,000
- Letter of Engagement with Rembolt Ludtke to recodify City Municipal Code for $11,000
- Park Drainage Curb & Pavement Replacement retainage of 1.5% ($15,995.75)
City Council
The City Council will meet via Zoom to discuss city business and take action as deemed appropriate. Key items include a large reimbursement request for water infrastructure and a new camping fee.
- Reimbursement request #1 for $963,188.10 for the Water Improvement Project
- Resolution No. 1141 to set a $17.00 per night camping fee at Crystal Springs Park
- Approval of Tooley’s as a Keno sales outlet under Aaron Hasselbring
- Fairbury Housing Authority 2020 Annual Report public hearing
- Resolution No. 1142 appointing Nate Francis to NMPP, MEAN Management Committee, and MEAN Board of Directors
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a Covid-19 mask recommendation. The board will also review minutes from the December 14, 2020, meeting.
- Covid-19 mask recommendation
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 1- and 6-year street improvement plan and a USDA Rural Development application for water project funding. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a change to municipal alcohol sale hours.
- Public hearing for USDA Rural Development financial assistance of $4,267,001 for Water Improvement Project
- Proposed contract with RVW for electrical system study and GIS mapping for $34,500
- Purchase of a wastewater treatment plant clarifier ring for $19,040
- Resolution No. 1139 designating two veteran-only parking stalls on D Street
- Ordinance No. 3092 extending alcohol sale end time from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.