Fairbury public meetings in 2023

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on current business, including approval of previous meeting minutes, open positions, and organization structure. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of open positions
• Discussion of organization structure

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold public hearings and consider several actions, including approving a $585,500 bid for a wastewater treatment plant sludge loadout building, adopting the 2024-2029 street improvement plan, and deciding on a conditional use permit for firearms sales. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, claims, and reports.

• Public hearing and resolution for 2024-2029 One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan
• Conditional use permit (CU-2023-003) for firearms and ammunition sales at 515 E Street
• Approval of MWM Industrial bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Loadout Building, $585,500
• Interlocal agreement with Village of Endicott to create South Jefferson land bank
• Ordinance 3117 changing sanitation services fee (third reading)

City Museum

The Board approved a bid for Prellwitz Ext. to perform roof work following a city council motion. The Board also confirmed a plan to install one new heat pump per year at a cost of $6,410.59.

• Approved Prellwitz Ext. as the roofing contractor
• Voted to install one new heat pump per year ($6,410.59)
• Voted to pay half of a copier for negatives ($1,000)
• Received $9,900 sprinkler system estimate from Superior Water Conditioning
• Approved 9 claims including $299.22 for Fairbury Lt. & Water

City Council

The City Council will consider several recommendations from the public works committee regarding infrastructure and equipment. The agenda also includes a building moving permit, sanitation service requests, and city attorney appointments.

• Rehab of East Well #2
• Repair of the Museum Roof
• Acquisition of a ½ ton pickup for the street department
• Building/structure moving permit (BSM-2023-01) for 1408 K Street
• Ordinance 3117: Changing the Fee for Sanitation Services

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure items, including approving prior meeting minutes, a roof replacement at the City of Fairbury Museum, rehabilitating East Well #2, and purchasing a half-ton pickup for the street department. All items are listed for discussion, with action taken as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of November 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Roof replacement at the City of Fairbury Museum
• Rehabilitation of East Well #2
• Purchase of a ½ ton pickup for the street department

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on its organization structure and to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2023 meeting. The agenda is brief and contains only these two items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure

City Council

The City Council will consider an interlocal agreement for sanitation services with the Village of Jansen and a street department trailer acquisition. The agenda also includes a fee change for sanitation services and a resolution regarding public surplus items.

• Interlocal Agreement between Fairbury and Village of Jansen for sanitation services
• Acquisition of a trailer for the street department
• Ordinance 3117: Changing the fee for sanitation services
• Resolution 1241: Levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement against certain properties
• Resolution 1242: Public surplus of a jeep, street sweeper, generator, and card tables

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing on the Fairbury 23' Apartments and South Jefferson Landbank, a recommendation to acquire a trailer for the street department, and consideration of an electric rate study. The council will also vote on an ordinance changing sanitation service fees, resolutions to levy nuisance abatement costs, and a surplus resolution for city equipment. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, claims, and a housing authority appointment.

• Ordinance 3117: Changing the fee for sanitation services
• Resolution 1241: Levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement against certain properties
• Resolution 1242: Public surplus of jeep, street sweeper, generator, card tables
• Consideration of an electric rate study and authorizing mayor to sign related documents
• Appointment of Devin Lovgren to Fairbury Housing Authority Committee

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, acquiring a flatbed trailer for the Street Department, and amending fees for community center rentals and sanitation services. All items are open for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of November 7th, 2023 minutes
• Acquisition of a flatbed trailer for the Street Department
• Amendment to resolution 1243 regarding community center rental fees
• Amendment to ordinance 3117 regarding sanitation service fees

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items, including buying a flatbed trailer for the Street Department, amending fees for community center rentals and sanitation services, and an interlocal agreement with the Village of Jansen for sanitation. The meeting is a special session, and all items are for discussion with possible action.

• Acquisition of a flatbed trailer for the Street Department
• Amendment to Resolution 1243 on community center rental fees
• Amendment to Ordinance 3117 on sanitation service fees
• Interlocal Agreement with Village of Jansen for sanitation services
• Approval of November 7, 2023 minutes

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS

The Fairbury Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request (VAI-2023-01) from Larkins to allow construction of a primary structure within the required 25-foot front yard setback. The property is located in the C-3 Highway Commercial zoning district at 3002 Industrial Ave. The board may take action on the request after discussion.

• Public hearing on variance VAI-2023-01 for 3002 Industrial Ave (Lot 1, Larkins Addition)
• Request to reduce front yard setback from 25 feet for a primary structure
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2017 hearing

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and make a recommendation on Ordinance 3117, which regulates parking, and to discuss adding 'special' dwelling unit types to the zoning regulations. The meeting will also include approval of the August minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Discussion and recommendation on Ordinance 3117 regulating parking
• Discussion on adding 'special' dwelling unit types to zoning regulations
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting supplemental park rules, appointing a street superintendent, and approving a cleaning contract. A public hearing is scheduled for a landbank item, and the council will also consider a utility truck acquisition.

• Resolution 1237 to adopt supplemental park rules
• Resolution 1240 appointing Laura K Bedlan as Street Superintendent Class A for 2024
• Liquor license manager change for Fairbury Elks Lodge from Jo Beu to Robin Fuentez
• 2024 cleaning contract with Jennifer Lewis at $150/month
• Public hearing on Landbank- Kurth Brashear

Public Works Committee

The committee will meet to discuss a potential truck acquisition for the street department. Other discussion items include costs for an annual fireworks display and the use of the community building for youth sports.

• Acquisition of a truck for the street department
• Cost and maintenance of the American Legion annual fireworks display
• Use of the community building for youth sports

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on an amendment to Resolution 1233 regarding Supplemental Park Rules. They will also consider approval of the October 17, 2023, meeting minutes. All agenda items are open for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Discussion and recommendation on amendment to Resolution 1233 Supplemental Park Rules
• Approval of October 17, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a request to host a Christmas at Crystal Celebration, a request to block off the downtown square for Trunk or Treat, and recommendations from the Public Works Committee to acquire a utility truck and a flatbed trailer for the street department. The council will also consider resolutions amending park closure rules, signing a state compliance certification, and amending fee schedules.

• Request from Brian Schmidt to host Christmas at Crystal Celebration, closing campsites Nov 23-Jan 8
• Request from Chamber of Commerce to block downtown square for Trunk or Treat Oct 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Acquisition of a utility truck for the street department
• Acquisition of a flatbed trailer for the street department
• Resolution 1237 to amend park closure rules to allow closures for Christmas decorations

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request to host a Christmas at Crystal Celebration, the acquisition of a utility truck and a flatbed trailer for the street department, and an amendment to park rules. The committee will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Request from Brian Schmidt to host Christmas at Crystal Celebration Dec 1-31, closing campsites Nov 23-Jan 8
• Acquisition of a utility truck for the street department
• Acquisition of a flatbed trailer for the street department
• Resolution 1237 and amendment to Resolution 1233 Supplemental Park Rules

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and make a recommendation on Ordinance 3117, which regulates parking. The meeting also includes approval of the August 14th minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Discussion and recommendation on Ordinance 3117 regulating parking
• Approval of minutes from August 14th, 2023 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and claims, and will consider a resolution to amend park closure rules to allow closures only under rare, imminent danger or to protect Christmas decorations. They will also discuss authorizing the city clerk to obtain cashier's checks for closing costs of the HMGP buyout project.

• Resolution 1237 to amend Resolution 1233, changing park closure policy to allow closures only under imminent danger or to protect Christmas decorations
• Authorization for city clerk to obtain cashier's checks for closing costs of the HMGP buyout project
• Appointment of Jason Nimmich to the Planning & Zoning Committee
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2023 regular and budget hearing meetings
• Approval of claims

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on the approval of the August 30, 2023 meeting minutes and an item on organization structure. The agenda is brief, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially recommend the acquisition of a street sweeper and a knuckle boom crane for the transfer station. They will also consider approving the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. All items are for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of August 15, 2023 minutes
• Discussion and recommendation on street sweeper acquisition
• Discussion and recommendation on knuckle boom crane for transfer station
• Authorization for Mayor to sign related documents

City Council

The Fairbury City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the budget summary for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The agenda includes only this hearing, roll call, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget summary

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to set the final property tax request for the 2023-2024 fiscal year at $703,573 for the General Fund and $420,189 for the Bond Fund. They will also consider adopting the annual budget and related ordinances, including utility fee changes and park rules. Several equipment purchases and agreements are on the agenda for discussion and possible action.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 1235 setting 2023-2024 property tax request at $703,573 (General Fund) and $420,189 (Bond Fund)
• Consideration of 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Fairbury
• Street sweeper acquisition and knuckle boom crane for transfer station (public works committee recommendations)
• Ordinance 3116 adopting the Annual Appropriation Bill (budget statement)
• Ordinance 3118 amending utility service fees and regulations

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and make a recommendation on Ordinance 3117, which regulates parking. The meeting will also include approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Discussion and recommendation on Ordinance 3117 regulating parking
• Approval of minutes from August 14th, 2023 meeting

City Museum

The Fairbury City Museum board met to approve monthly bills, review the curator's report, and discuss ongoing projects including roof repair bids, a veterans memorial, and a scanner purchase. The board also signed a resolution transferring funds to the Fairbury Civic Foundation and began processes for a $50,000 memorial investment and a safety deposit box.

• Approved claims totaling $1,084.63 including $453.80 to Fairbury Lt. & Water, $355 to K-Lawn, $139.98 to Ace, and $135.85 to McCallum Services
• Veterans Memorial total raised to date: $200,371.47; current balance: $81,533.09
• Board voted to take $50,000 from Edward Jones for memorial; personal info collected to start process
• Board approved paying $500 for a special scanner for glass negatives, with condition it not be kept in the museum
• Roof repair bids requested from Prellwitz, Black Diamond, and Chappell; only Prellwitz has responded

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final replat for the Mann-Agement property, along with several other items including a deed reconveyance, park improvements, and a water project. The council will also take a second reading of an ordinance amending Crystal Springs Park rules. The meeting follows a budget meeting and includes consent agenda items for minutes and claims.

• Public hearing and consideration of Mann-Agement final replat (part of Lot 1 and portion of Lot 2, Section 11 T2N R2E)
• Deed of reconveyance for 1303 6th Street
• Museum request to reinstall cannon, install sidewalks, and rename park section 'Veteran's Park'
• Water sourcing committee recommendation for phase 1 of Crystal Springs water project (disinfecting and treating galley)
• Ordinance 3115 amending Crystal Springs Park rules (second reading)

The Council approved a plan to disinfect the Crystal Springs galley system and authorized several land and park improvements. A second reading was granted for an ordinance regarding alcohol use at Crystal Springs Park.

• Approved $1,261,361.35 in claims (7-0)
• Approved Mann-Agement Addition preliminary replat at 1411 K Street (7-0)
• Approved deed of reconveyance for 1303 6th Street (7-0)
• Approved reinstalling a cannon, installing sidewalks, and renaming a section of the city park 'veteran's park' (7-0)
• Approved cleaning and disinfecting the Crystal Springs galley system and capping well #1, not to exceed $70,000 (6-1)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 3115 regarding Crystal Springs Park rules and alcohol use in camping areas (6-1)

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Fairbury Water Sourcing Committee will meet to review the minutes from the March 10, 2023, meeting. The committee also plans to discuss the Crystal Spring Water Source.

• Approval of March 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Crystal Spring Water Source

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on current business, including approval of prior meeting minutes, open positions, and the organization structure. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or dollar amounts.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of open positions
• Discussion of organization structure

The committee approved hiring two new employees for the street and sanitation departments. It also approved a pay increase for the museum curator. The minutes from the July 27, 2023, meeting were approved.

• Approved hiring Adam Criner as Street II employee at $21.57/hr (4-0)
• Approved hiring Michael Nickel as Sanitation II employee at $21.57/hr (4-0)
• Approved pay increase for museum curator to $14.25/hr effective 8/30/23 (4-0)
• Approved July 27, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Finance and Keno Committee

The committee reviewed the preliminary FY 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, which is described as mostly flat compared to the previous year. The committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve the budget.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve the FY 2023-2024 budget (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially act on several street and park items, including bids for an asphalt project on A Street, armor coat and crack sealing on various streets, and a museum request to reinstall a cannon and rename park areas. They will also consider updates to park rules and regulations.

• Bids for 2023 asphalt pavement project on A Street from 11th to 14th Street, authorizing Mayor Brown to sign documents
• Street improvements: armor coat on various streets
• Street improvements: crack sealing on various streets
• Museum request: reinstall cannon, install sidewalks in City park, rename section 'Veteran's park', rename Quinn field 'Legion field'
• Resolution 1233 Supplemental Park Rules and Ordinance 3115 amending Crystal Springs Park rules

The Public Works Committee recommended council approval for three street maintenance contracts and several park updates. These include asphalt paving on A Street, armor coating, and crack sealing. The committee also recommended new park rules and specific improvements for the City park.

• Recommended council approve $255,554.24 bid from Pavers for A Street asphalt pavement (4-0)
• Recommended council approve $62,396.28 bid from TopKote for armor coating (4-0)
• Recommended council approve $39,000–$46,800 bid from TopKote for crack sealing (4-0)
• Recommended council approve reinstalling a cannon, installing sidewalks, and naming a section of City park 'Veteran's park' (4-0)
• Recommended council approve Resolution 1233 Supplemental Park Rules (4-0)
• Recommended council approve Ordinance 3115 amending Crystal Springs Park rules (4-0)
• Approved July 18th, 2023 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a public hearing on the LB-840 sales tax program review, receive the museum annual report, and consider setting a September 19 hearing for the final 2023-2024 tax request. They will also discuss street improvement bids and projects, parade street closures, and several resolutions and an ordinance.

• Public hearing on LB-840 sales tax program semi-annual review (Jan-Jun 2023)
• Set public hearing for final 2023-2024 tax request (Sept 19, 2023)
• Consider bids for 2023 asphalt pavement project on A Street from 11th-14th Street
• Resolution 1232 to levy nuisance abatement costs
• Ordinance 3115 amending Crystal Springs Park rules

The Council awarded bids for asphalt paving and street sealing and approved several downtown street closures for upcoming events. They also scheduled a public hearing for the 2023-2024 final tax request and advanced an ordinance regarding alcohol use at Crystal Springs Park.

• Approved $255,554.00 bid to Pavers for A Street asphalt project (8-0)
• Approved $62,396.28 bid to TopKote for street crack sealing (8-0)
• Approved $39,000-$46,800 bid to TopKote for street armor coat (8-0)
• Approved $385,045.58 in claims (8-0)
• Set public hearing for final 2023-2024 tax request for September 19, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved downtown street closures for homecoming parade on September 22 (8-0)
• Approved downtown street closures for museum board event on September 10 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 1232 to assess nuisance abatement costs (8-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a drive-through coffee shop site plan review and a public hearing for the Mann-Agement final replat. The replat involves part of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 in Section 11, Jefferson County. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Drive-through coffee shop site plan review
• Public hearing for Mann-Agement final replat (Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Section 11, T2N R2E)
• Approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended that the council approve a site plan for a drive-through coffee shop and a final replat for Mann-Agement. The Mann-Agement recommendation includes two options for sewer installation depending on a private line dedication by McDonalds.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended council approve drive-through coffee shop site plan (5-0)
• Recommended council approve Mann-Agement final replat with either exhibit A or B based on sewer dedication (5-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a Class I liquor license for The Creative Cup, a preliminary re-plat for Mann-Agement Addition, the Airport Authority's tax request, a budget increase, and a contract with Loveland Products Inc. Action will be taken as deemed appropriate.

• Public hearing and consideration of Class I liquor license for Miranda Pratt, DBA The Creative Cup, 415 5th Street
• Public hearing and consideration of Mann-Agement Addition preliminary re-plat at 1411 K Street
• Consider Fairbury Airport Authority's tax request of $39,700 for FY 2023-2024
• Consider authorizing an additional 1% increase in restricted funds limitation for 2023-2024 budget
• Consideration of Loveland Products Inc (Nutrien) contract

The Council adopted Ordinance 3114 to update water restriction procedures and penalties based on current pumping capacity. Other actions included approving a liquor license, a preliminary replat, and a USDA grant application for a transfer station crane.

• Approved $1,320,239.88 in claims
• Approved Class I liquor license for Miranda Pratt, DBA The Creative Cup
• Approved Mann-Agement Addition preliminary replat at 1411 K Street
• Approved Fairbury Airport Authority’s FY 2023-2024 tax request of $39,700
• Approved 1% increase in restricted funds limitation for 2023-2024 budget
• Approved Loveland Products Inc (Nutrien) contract to move overhead lines underground
• Approved Resolution 1231 to apply for USDA financial assistance for transfer station crane
• Adopted Ordinance 3114 amending the drought emergency contingency plan

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on open positions and the organization structure. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the July 19, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to the public and may go into executive session if needed.

• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of open positions
• Discussion of organization structure

The Personnel Committee hired Adam Criner for a sanitation position and promoted two street employees to Street II status. All three personnel actions were approved by the committee.

• Approved hiring Adam Criner as Sanitation II employee at Step 1 of IBEW scale ($20.38/hr)
• Approved moving Jason Berkenmeier from Street I to Street II, Step 2 ($20.78/hr) effective July 30
• Approved moving Anthony Polson from Street I to Street II, Step 6 ($22.36/hr) effective July 30
• Approved minutes of the July 19, 2023 meeting

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on open positions and the organization structure, along with approving the minutes from the July 5 meeting. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of open positions
• Discussion of organization structure

The Personnel Committee approved a two-week suspension for the library director and a $5/hr raise for the city clerk. The committee also voted to advertise for one full-time and one part-time sanitation position.

• Suspended library director for 2 weeks from July 16 to July 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved $5/hr raise for city clerk position (4-0)
• Approved advertising for 1 full-time and 1 part-time sanitation position (4-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on updates to the softball complex and a new storage building at Quinn field. The committee will also approve the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. All agenda items are open for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion and recommendation on softball complex updates
• Discussion and recommendation on new Quinn field storage building

The Public Works Committee recommended that the council approve the construction of a new storage building at the City Park for Legion use. The committee also discussed potential updates to the softball complex but took no formal action on that item.

• Recommended council approve construction of new Quinn field storage building (3-0)
• Approved June 20th, 2023, minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Council approved plans for a 2,040sq ft steel storage building at Quinn Field. Additionally, the Council authorized agreements for environmental reviews related to a Fairbury Housing Authority improvement project. Claims totaling $410,155.05 were approved.

• Approved $410,155.05 in claims (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with Fairbury Housing Authority for environmental reviews (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement with Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) for environmental reviews (6-0)
• Approved Public Works Committee recommendation for new Quinn Field storage building (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the City of Fairbury and Jefferson County Sheriff. All items are for discussion, with action taken as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of September 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with Jefferson County Sheriff

The committee approved a 6% increase for law enforcement services provided by Jefferson County. Members discussed concerns regarding administrative leverage and the effectiveness of city violation prosecutions.

• Approved 6% contracted increase for Jefferson County law enforcement services to $66,759.49 monthly beginning November 2023 (2-1)
• Approved minutes of the September 19, 2022, Public Safety meeting (3-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on an application for the Mann-Agement preliminary replat, which involves replatting part of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 in Jefferson County, Nebraska. The commission will discuss the application and may take action. The meeting also includes approval of the June 12th minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on Mann-Agement preliminary replat
• Replat of part of Lot 1 and portion of Lot 2, Southwest ¼ of Northwest ¼ Section 11 T2N R2E, Jefferson County
• Approval of June 12th, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended that the council approve a preliminary replat for part of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 in Section 11. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Recommended council approve Mann-Agement preliminary replat (7-0)

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approval of the previous meeting's minutes, open positions, and the organization structure. The agenda indicates all items are for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of open positions
• Discussion of organization structure

The Personnel Committee appointed a new Public Works Superintendent and authorized the creation of a part-time code enforcement position. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting.

• Offered Public Works Superintendent position to Anthony Biehl at $36.61/hr (4-0)
• Approved city clerk to create job description and publish posting for part-time code enforcement officer (4-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council is meeting to consider a final plat for the Larkins Addition, a subdivision located at 3002 Industrial Ave, following a public hearing and a recommendation from the Planning Commission. The council will also review two payment requests: one for storm water project administrative services and another for wastewater treatment plant improvements. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and claims.

• Public hearing and consideration of Larkins Addition final plat at 3002 Industrial Ave
• Drawdown #6 for Storm Water Project #18-PW-002: $21,112.08 to SENDD (CDBG funded)
• Pay Request #12 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements: $683,240.00 to BRB Contractors

The City Council approved the final plat for Larkins Addition at 3002 Industrial Ave. The council also authorized payments for wastewater treatment plant improvements and a storm water project administrative drawdown.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,541,231.24 (8-0)
• Approved Larkins Addition final plat at 3002 Industrial Ave (8-0)
• Approved $21,112.08 drawdown #6 for storm water project #18-PW-002 to SENDD (8-0)
• Approved $683,240.00 pay request #12 for Wastewater treatment plant improvements to BRB Contractors (8-0)

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on the organization structure, along with approving the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is brief and contains only these two items of current business.

• Approval of minutes from May 30, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure

The committee approved the creation and advertisement of a Public Works Superintendent position to oversee streets, parks & landscape, and sanitation. It was also noted that Jesson McClintock accepted a lineman position starting July 10, 2023.

• Approved minutes of May 30, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Approved advertising for Public Works Superintendent position (3-0)

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee met to approve previous minutes and discuss a request from the County Fair Board. The primary item for action was a proposal to close the downtown square to traffic for a parade on July 9. The agenda notes that all items are for discussion and action will be taken as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of June 6, 2023, minutes
• Request to block downtown square (east of E to west of D street; south of 4th to north of 5th Street) for a parade on July 9 from 4 pm to 5 pm

The Public Works Committee recommended that the council approve a request to block the downtown square for a County Fair parade on July 9th. The proposed closure spans from east of E to west of D street and from the south side of 4th Street to north of 5th Street from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Approved June 6th, 2023, minutes (3-0)
• Recommended council approve County Fair Board request to block downtown square for July 9th parade (3-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a lease agreement with Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging, a request to block downtown streets for a County Fair parade, a $500 donation request from the VFW for fireworks, and a resolution levying fees. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and claims.

• Community building lease agreement with Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging
• Street closure for County Fair parade on July 9, 4-5 pm, from E to D street and 4th to 5th Street
• VFW donation request of $500 for annual fireworks show
• Resolution 1230 levying and assessing various fees, bonds or deposits
• Re-appointment of LeAnn Krause to Library Board until July 2027

The City Council approved a new fee schedule for asbestos inspections and a lease agreement with the Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging. The council also authorized street closures for a County Fair parade and a $500 donation for fireworks.

• Approved $409,537.43 in claims (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-appointed Leann Krause to the Fairbury Public Library Board (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved community building lease with Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging with daily fee reduced from $30 to $25, not to exceed $6,500 annually (6-0)
• Approved blocking downtown square for County Fair parade on July 9 from 4pm-5pm (6-0)
• Approved $500 donation to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for annual fireworks show (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1230 establishing asbestos inspection fees at $250 admin per unit and $14 per sample per layer (6-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two plat applications: a final plat for Larkins Addition at 3002 Industrial Ave and a preliminary replat for Mann-Agement. Public hearings will be held for both, followed by discussion and possible action. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing for Larkins Addition final plat, located at 3002 Industrial Ave, Fairbury NE
• Public hearing for Mann-Agement preliminary replat, part of Lot 1 and portion of Lot 2, Section 11 T2N R2E, Jefferson County
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Planning Commission recommended that the council approve a preliminary replat for Mann-Agement involving portions of Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Section 11. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Recommended council approve Mann-Agement preliminary replat (7-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a public hearing on the city utilities' proprietary budget for May 2023-April 2024, discuss the Landbank program, and consider several financial and operational items. Key actions include releasing liens on the Fairbury '23 Apartments for $202,000, approving health insurance options, and authorizing the mayor to sign documents for an AARP grant for the Community Center rehab. The council will also vote on ordinances for equipment rental and nuisance abatement cost assessments.

• Release of liens for Fairbury '23 Apartments in the amount of $202,000.00
• Public hearing on Proprietary Budget for City of Fairbury Utilities (May 2023-April 2024)
• Discussion of Landbank program
• Authorize Mayor Brown to sign MOU for AARP Community Challenge Grant for Community Center Rehab
• Ordinance 3113: rental agreement for a 2023 Caterpillar 289D3

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 proprietary budget and allocated ARPA SLRF covid relief funds toward several infrastructure projects. The council also renewed health insurance and authorized agreements for renewable energy certificate management.

• Approved $991,588.50 in claims (8-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 proprietary budget (8-0)
• Approved ARPA SLRF fund projects including A Street repair, Conrad Park, Crystal Springs, and Industrial Park (8-0)
• Approved health insurance renewal with Mid-American Benefits at $33,143.31 per month (8-0)
• Approved NMPP and WAPA agreements for renewable energy certificates (8-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign AARP Community Challenge Grant for $6,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3113 for a Caterpillar 289D3 rental agreement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 1229 to levy nuisance abatement costs (8-0)

Finance and Keno Committee

The Fairbury Finance and Keno Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including health insurance coverage options, grant applications for small business location and water projects, allocation of SLRF funds, and the FY 2023-2024 proprietary budget. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Consider health insurance coverage options
• QCT grant - small business location
• QCT grant - water projects to be completed by 2026
• SLRF fund allocation (original COVID dollars)
• Consider FY 2023-2024 proprietary budget

The committee approved the 2023-2024 proprietary budget and renewed the city's health insurance policy. Members also designated a recommending committee for a water project grant and selected several infrastructure projects for SLRF funding.

• Renewed Blue Cross Blue Shield health policy at a 4.04% increase (4-0)
• Approved further investigation into new construction costs for QCT small business grant site (4-0)
• Designated Water Sourcing committee as the recommending committee for the QCT Water Project Grant (4-0)
• Accepted SLRF projects including A Street repair ($280,000), Conrad Park upgrades ($145,000), Crystal Springs updates ($35,000), and Industrial Park Road/stormwater improvements ($180,000) (4-0)
• Accepted FY 2023-2024 proprietary budget (4-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on three items: approving the February 2023 meeting minutes, considering a lease agreement with Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging for the Community Building, and discussing street weed control. All items are open for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of February 2023 meeting minutes
• Community Building lease agreement with Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging
• Street weed control discussion

The Public Works Committee recommended that the council approve a lease agreement with the Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging at a rate of $25.00 per day. The committee also tabled a discussion on street weed control to allow staff to research costs and requirements for city-led spraying.

• Approved February 21st, 2023, minutes (4-0)
• Recommended council approve Community Building Lease for BRAAA at $25.00 per day (4-0)
• Tabled street weed control item pending staff research on equipment and certification (4-0)

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on open positions and the organization structure. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the February 20, 2023 meeting. All items are listed for discussion, with action to be taken as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of open positions
• Discussion of organization structure

The committee decided to hire Jesson McClintock and Connor Floyd for open lineman positions. Both candidates will start at a wage of $21.21, moving to step 3 after a 6-month probation period. The committee also discussed the Merchant Schooling program.

• Approved hiring Jesson McClintock and Connor Floyd as linemen at $21.21 starting wage
• Approved minutes from February 20, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Board of Health

The Fairbury Board of Health will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a list of properties deemed unsafe structures. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, removing specific unsafe structures, and moving forward on final letters, asbestos inspections, and demolition for one property. Many other properties are listed for discussion as access structures.

• Removal of unsafe structures at 621 3rd, 717 G, 723 D, 918 8th, 510 G, 617 F, 816 3rd
• Move forward on final letter, asbestos inspection, and demolition for 1216 Tilden
• Discussion of numerous access structures, including 103 7th, 608 J, 808 A, 1010 3rd, and others
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2022 meeting

The Board of Health approved the removal of unsafe structure status for 7 properties following repairs. The board also voted to condemn 25 houses and accessory structures and authorized the next steps for removal of one additional unsafe structure.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2022 meeting (All aye)
• Removed Unsafe Structure status for 7 properties (All aye)
• Approved moving forward with final notice, asbestos inspection, and removal for 1 unsafe structure (All aye)
• Condemned 25 houses and accessory structures (All aye)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 16, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior meeting minutes and claims, with no substantive policy items listed. The council may enter executive session as permitted by state law.

• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of claims
• Public comment period for future agenda item requests
• Mayor and committee reports

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting and authorized $563,323.44 in claims. No other substantive items were addressed during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the May 2, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved $563,323.44 in claims

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Larkins Addition final plat. The commission will discuss and take action on this application located in the southwest quarter of section 2, township 2 north, range 2 east.

• Public hearing for Larkins Addition final plat (3002 Industrial Ave)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the council approve a preliminary replat for part of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2 in Section 11. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Recommended council approve Mann-Agement preliminary replat (7-0)

City Council

The council approved several items including an update on the wastewater treatment plant project, agreements with SENDD for two grant programs, a park use request for the Shrine Club flea market, and resolutions to authorize code enforcement and allow city employees to serve as volunteer firefighters. The wastewater plant is nearing completion with a generator delivery expected in February 2024, and a new sludge load-out building may be added. The release of liens for Fairbury '23 Apartments was pulled from the agenda for further review.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $1,348,376.25 in claims (7-0)
• Approved agreement with SENDD for administration of QCT Water Infrastructure grant (7-0)
• Approved agreement with SENDD for administration of QCT Small Business/Entrepreneurship grant (7-0)
• Approved Shrine Club use of City Park for July 4th flea market July 1-5, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1227 authorizing code enforcement officer to enforce municipal code (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1228 permitting city employees to serve as volunteer firefighters (7-0)
• Pulled release of liens for Fairbury '23 Apartments from agenda for further discovery

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to approve minutes from the April 29, 2022, meeting and discuss the Arbor Day celebration. The agenda also includes a provision for public comments on non-agenda items.

• Approval of April 29, 2022, meeting minutes
• Arbor Day Celebration discussion

The Tree Board approved the minutes from the April 29, 2022 meeting. Members planted a tree at the city park softball fields and recommended that the Mayor sign the Arbor Day Proclamation next year.

• Approved April 29, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Mayor sign the Arbor Day Proclamation next year (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for firearms and ammunition sales at 222 West 14th Street. The council also authorized moving city CDs to Heartland Bank for a 4.5% return and approved $379,887.01 in claims.

• Approved $379,887.01 in claims (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Arbor Day proclamation and plant a tree (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Schultis and Sons Inc. for firearms and ammunition sales (7-0)
• Approved charge off listings for Fairbury Light and Water Utilities for 2004-2018 (7-0)
• Approved placement of barricades at City Pool Drive for National Night Out on August 1 (7-0)
• Rescheduled July 4, 2023 meeting to July 5, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved moving city CDs to Heartland Bank at a 4.5% rate of return (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1226 to levy nuisance abatement costs against certain properties (7-0)

Finance and Keno Committee

The Finance and Keno Committee will review and potentially approve the minutes from its September 2022 meeting and discuss reinvesting certificates of deposit held with Heartland Bank and Union Bank & Trust to secure a higher interest rate and return. Action may be taken on these items.

• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reinvesting CDs with Heartland Bank and Union Bank & Trust for increased interest

The Finance & Keno Committee recommended that the council transfer CDs with a positive gain to Heartland Bank to obtain a 4.5% interest rate. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022, meeting.

• Approved September 6, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended council approve transferring CDs with positive gain to Heartland Bank at 4.5% interest (3-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for firearms and ammunition sales at 222 West 14th Street. The commission will also review the final plat application for Larkins Addition near 3002 Industrial Ave.

• Conditional Use Permit (CU-2023-002) for firearms and ammunition sales at 222 West 14th Street
• Final plat application for Larkins Addition, located generally at 3002 Industrial Ave

The commission recommended that the City Council approve a conditional use permit for firearms and ammunition sales at 222 West 14th Street. A hearing for the Larkins Addition final plat was postponed to allow the developer to be present and provide missing requirements. The February 13, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved February 13, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Conditional Use Permit CU-2023-002 for firearms and ammunition sales at 222 West 14th Street (6-0)
• Postponed hearing for Larkins Addition final plat at 3002 Industrial Ave until next meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a Class C liquor license for Nels Sorensen Jr., doing business as Rowdy's Steakhouse at 321 F Street. The council will also consider three drawdown payments totaling $137,684.25 for the Owner Occupied Rehab Project #19-HO-36100, funded by CDBG, to three contractors. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes and claims) and reports.

• Public hearing and consideration of Class C liquor license for Rowdy's Steakhouse, 321 F Street
• Drawdown #12 of $117,622.00 to Cavapa Construction for rehab services (CDBG)
• Drawdown #12 of $18,812.25 to AP Electrical Solutions for rehab services (CDBG)
• Drawdown #12 of $1,250.00 to Rooforia for rehab services (CDBG)

The City Council approved a Class C liquor license for Rowdy’s Steakhouse. The Council also authorized three CDBG-funded payments for the Owner Occupied Rehab Project #19-HO-36100 and approved $837,460.58 in claims.

• Approved $837,460.58 in claims (8-0)
• Approved Class C liquor license for Nels Sorensen Jr., DBA Rowdy’s Steakhouse (8-0)
• Approved $117,622.00 CDBG drawdown to Cavapa construction for rehab services (8-0)
• Approved $18,812.28 CDBG drawdown to AP Electrical Solutions for rehab services (8-0)
• Approved $1,250.00 CDBG drawdown to Rooforia for rehab services (8-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will consider approving a bid for abatement services related to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Flood Buyout, and will discuss the disc golf course. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for minutes and claims, plus reports from the city administrator, mayor, and committees.

• Consider approval of bid for abatement services for HMGP Flood Buyout
• Authorize Mayor Brown to sign related documents for abatement services
• Discussion regarding the disc golf course
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023 meeting
• Approval of claims

The City Council approved a $6,300 bid for abatement services related to a FEMA flood buyout program. The Council also decided to seasonally close specific holes at the Crystal Springs disc golf course to address neighbor safety concerns during hunting season.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved claims totaling $656,935.11 (6-0)
• Approved $6,300 bid from Bockmann for HMGP flood buyout abatement services (6-0)
• Approved closing disc golf holes 9-16 from November 1 to February 1 annually (6-0)

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Water Sourcing Committee will meet to discuss an informative presentation from Miller and Associates and consider other committee business. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and general discussion. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting
• Informative discussion with Miller and Associates

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat for the Larkins Addition at 3002 Industrial Ave, along with a request to waive part of the water frontage connection fee. They will also discuss a proposal to permit chickens within city limits, approve a demolition bid for flood buyout properties, and act on several liquor license changes and a water supply evaluation contract.

• Public hearing and consideration of Larkins Addition preliminary plat at 3002 Industrial Ave
• Request to waive part of water frontage connection fee from Ben Larkins
• Approval of demolition services bid for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Flood Buyout
• Modification of Ordinance 2941 to permit chickens within city limits
• Liquor license manager changes for Casey's General Store 1193 and Walmart #418

The Council approved a demolition contract for the HMGP flood buyout and a preliminary plat for Larkins Addition. Members voted to maintain the current ordinance prohibiting chickens within city limits. Several liquor license manager changes and a special event license were also approved.

• Approved $1,061,971.21 in claims (8-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Larkins Addition at 3002 Industrial Ave, removing front building setbacks (8-0)
• Approved request to waive part of water frontage connection fee for Ben Larkins (8-0)
• Approved $64,267.00 bid from Haddan for HMGP flood buyout demolition services (8-0)
• Denied modification to Ordinance 2941 § 94.02; chickens remain prohibited in city limits (7-1)
• Approved liquor license manager change to Christopher Sieck for Casey’s General Store #1193 (8-0)
• Approved liquor license manager change to Douglas Hank for Walmart #418 (8-0)
• Approved Miller and Associates contract for water supply evaluation services (6-0)

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Water Sourcing Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and hold an informative discussion with Miller and Associates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting
• Informative discussion with Miller and Associates

Public Works Committee

The committee recommended several items for city council approval, including a flooring contract for the community center and dates for city-wide cleanup and free dump days. They also recommended specific dates for free swim days at the city waterpark.

• Recommended council approve Fletchers Decorating for community center flooring at $10,913 (3-0)
• Recommended council approve June 5th and August 7th as 2023 free swim days (3-0)
• Recommended council approve City Wide Clean-up for April 24th–26th and April 28th in Jansen (3-0)
• Recommended council approve Free Dump Days for May 1st–5th, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved February 7th, 2023 minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Council approved a conditional use permit for a family childcare home and a $10,913 flooring contract for the community building. The board also set dates for 2023 free swim, city-wide clean-up, and free dump days.

• Approved $396,355.34 in claims (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit (CU-2023-001) for family childcare home II at 911 8th Street (7-0)
• Tabled Larkins Addition preliminary plat application
• Approved 2023 Waterpark free swim days for June 5 and August 7 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 city wide clean-up for April 24-26 (Fairbury) and April 28 (Jansen) (7-0)
• Approved 2023 free dump days for May 1-May 5 (7-0)
• Approved $10,913 Fletcher’s Decorating bid for community building flooring (7-0)
• Approved NDOT power line relocation project agreement (7-0)

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on personnel matters, including approval of previous meeting minutes, open positions, and organization structure. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of open positions
• Discussion of organization structure

The Personnel Committee interviewed three candidates and selected Michelle Hoffman for the Deputy Clerk position. The committee also discussed potential future vacancies in the water department due to upcoming retirements.

• Approved minutes of the January 23, 2023, meeting (4-0)
• Selected Michelle Hoffman for Deputy Clerk at $20.55/hr (Step 1 IBEW Billing Clerk pay scale)

Planning & Zoning

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a family child care home at 911 8th Street. The meeting also includes a hearing for the Larkins Addition preliminary plat located near 3002 Industrial Ave.

• Conditional Use Permit (CU-2023-001) for family child care home at 911 8th Street
• Larkins Addition preliminary plat near 3002 Industrial Ave

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a conditional use permit for a family child care home and a preliminary plat for Larkins Addition. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting.

• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve Conditional Use Permit CU-2023-001 for a family child care home II at 911 8th Street (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve Larkins Addition preliminary plat at 3002 Industrial Ave, contingent on submission of required documents (5-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Fairbury Citizens Advisory Review Committee is meeting to approve past meeting minutes and review the 2022 LB840 economic development program activities for the second half of the year. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major new proposals or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from July 18, 2022 meeting
• Review 2022 LB840 Activities for July 1 to December 31, 2022

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee reviewed and accepted the LB840 activities for the period of July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted LB840 Activities for July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 (3-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a public hearing on the LB-840 sales tax program and consider several grant applications to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, including $2M for water system improvements, $850K for small business support, and $400K for a walking trail. The council will also decide on a $4,000 donation request from the Fairbury Youth Involvement Center, and act on various public works recommendations, including naming the disc golf course and community building improvements.

• Public hearing on LB-840 program semi-annual review (July-Dec 2022)
• Consider $4,000 donation to Fairbury Youth Involvement (FYI) Center
• Consider $2,000,000 QCT grant application for water system improvements
• Consider $850,000 QCT grant application for small business/entrepreneurship support
• Consider $400,000 QCT grant application for paved walking trail

The Council approved several grant applications for the 2023 Qualified Census Tract program, including funds for water systems and a walking trail. They also authorized a donation to the Youth Involvement Center and approved various community building repairs.

• Approved $4,000 donation to Fairbury Youth Involvement Center (6-0)
• Approved $8,400 electric upgrade for community building via Diller Electric (6-0)
• Approved $850,000 grant application for small business and entrepreneurship support (6-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 grant application for municipal water system improvements (6-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant application for a paved walking trail (6-0)
• Approved $19,590 proposal from Fairbury Glass for community building windows and ADA access (6-0)
• Approved membership and interlocal agreements for League Insurance Government Health Team (6-0)
• Approved selection of Miller and Associates for water sourcing engineering services (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several proposals related to the Community Center, including flooring, electric upgrades, and window replacement. They will also consider naming the Disc Golf Course and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Community Center flooring proposals
• Community Center electric upgrade proposals
• Community Center window replacement proposals
• Disc Golf Course naming discussion
• Approval of December 20, 2022 minutes

The Public Works Committee recommended council approval for electrical upgrades and window replacements at the Community Center. A proposal for Community Center flooring was tabled pending the review of samples. The committee decided against offering naming rights for the Crystal Springs Disc Golf Course.

• Recommended council approve Diller electric for Community Center electric upgrades for $8,400 (4-0)
• Recommended council approve Fairbury Glass for Community Center windows and ADA button door for $19,590 (4-0)
• Tabled Community Center flooring proposals (4-0)
• Determined Crystal Springs Disc Golf Course will retain its name and not offer naming rights
• Approved December 20th, 2022, minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two grant applications to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. One application seeks $400,000 for constructing a City Park Loop Trail, and the other seeks $150,000 for local events and marketing. The council will also allow Mayor Brown to sign related documents if approved.

• Consider $400,000 tourism grant for City Park Loop Trail construction
• Consider $150,000 tourism grant for events and marketing via Chamber of Commerce or City
• Authorize Mayor Brown to sign grant-related documents

The City Council approved two grant applications to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for tourism program funds. One application seeks funding for a park trail and the other for local events and marketing.

• Approved $400,000 grant application for City Park Loop Trail construction (6-0)
• Approved $150,000 grant application for events and marketing to assist local events (6-0)

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Water Sourcing Committee will discuss and possibly approve engineering services for a water sourcing project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and general committee discussion.

• Consideration and approval of engineering services

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Fairbury Water Sourcing Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve water sampling at a cost not to exceed $10,000. They will also consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

• Consideration and approval to move forward with water sampling, not to exceed $10,000
• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting

The committee approved spending up to $10,000 to conduct water sampling to identify biofilm and its source. The initial phase involves four samples at $1,000 each, with remaining funds reserved for resampling or additional locations.

• Approved water sampling not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, public hearings, and current business. Key actions include approving a $8,150 annual rental agreement with NMC Caterpillar for a skid loader, a $2,800 bid for well abandonment, and a recommendation to proceed with water sampling up to $10,000. The council will also consider a resolution for nuisance abatement costs.

• Annual rental agreement with NMC Caterpillar for skid loader at $8,150
• Waldemeier bid of $2,800 for well abandonment at Glenn well field
• Water sampling request not to exceed $10,000
• Resolution 1221 to levy nuisance abatement costs
• Presentations: Housing Authority annual report and 2022 audits

The City Council approved a skid loader rental for the streets/parks department and funding for well abandonment and water sampling. The council also passed a resolution to levy nuisance abatement costs on specific properties.

• Approved $475,950.79 in claims (8-0)
• Approved annual rental agreement with NMC Caterpillar for a skid loader at $8,150.00/year (7-0)
• Approved $2,800.00 bid from Waldemeier Well Repair for abandonment of two wells at Glenn well field site (8-0)
• Approved Water Sourcing Committee request for water sampling not to exceed $10,000 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1221 to levy and assess cost of nuisance abatement on certain properties (8-0)

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to approve minutes from December 12, 2022, and discuss the city's organization structure and open positions. The agenda is brief and mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2022, meeting
• Discussion of organization structure
• Discussion of open positions

The committee selected Crystal Floyd for the Deputy Clerk position and promoted Curtis Arnold to wastewater treatment plant superintendent. Additionally, the committee voted to reclassify Robert James from a city employee to contract labor.

• Selected Crystal Floyd for Deputy Clerk at $22.28/hr (Step 4)
• Approved removal of Robert James as city employee to contract labor (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Curtis Arnold to wastewater treatment plant superintendent at $28.69/hr (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 12, 2023, meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily handling routine business. They will consider a consent agenda for meeting minutes and claims, a rental agreement for a skid loader, a wire transfer payment, and a resolution to levy nuisance abatement costs. The agenda is mostly procedural with a few specific action items.

• Annual rental agreement with John Deere for a skid loader for the Line Department, Dec 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2023, $7,500/year for 200 hours, $45/hour additional
• Wire transfer payment for future invoices to BRB Contractors
• Resolution 1220 to levy and assess cost of nuisance abatement on certain properties
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Dec 20, 2022 and claims

The City Council approved an annual rental agreement for a skid loader and passed a resolution to levy costs for nuisance abatement on specific properties. A proposed wire transfer payment for BRB Contractors did not move forward due to a lack of motion.

• Approved claims totaling $820,795.45 (7-0)
• Approved annual skid loader rental with John Deere for $7,500 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1220 to levy and assess cost of nuisance abatement on certain properties (7-0)
• Tabled wire transfer payment for BRB Contractors (no motion)