Fairbury public meetings in 2024

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from December 7, 2024, and discuss organization structure, including interviews and seasonal/summer positions. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure
• Interviews for potential positions
• Seasonal/summer positions

The committee approved job offers for a street employee and a lineman after closed-session interviews, and approved the 2025 seasonal pay scale with increases for pool and other seasonal positions. All votes were unanimous.

• Offered street employee II position to Marc Endorf at $21.62/hr, step 2, with 6-month probation (4-0)
• Offered street employee I position to Blake Warnke at $20.74/hr, step 5, with 6-month probation (4-0)
• Offered 2nd class lineman position to Kyle Gyhra at $26.09/hr, step 7, with 6-month probation (4-0)
• Approved 2025 seasonal pay scale, including Pool Manager $22/hr, Lifeguard $15/hr, and others (4-0)

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Fairbury Community Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss and potentially act on approving minutes from October 18, 2024, and consider the acquisition of real property at 1325 E Street. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled. All listed items are for discussion and possible action.

• Approve minutes from the October 18, 2024 meeting
• Consider acquisition of real property at 1325 E Street, Fairbury NE

The Community Redevelopment Authority approved a real estate purchase agreement for the property at 1325 E Street, offering $55,000 with closing costs split and a closing date of July 1, 2025. The seller, Petersen, agreed to the terms. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved real estate purchase agreement for 1325 E Street for $55,000, splitting closing costs, closing July 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2024 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption and amendment of the municipal code and review a final plat application for properties at 1709 and 1711 4th Street. The body will also consider board appointments and the obligation of ARPA SLRF covid relief funds.

• Public hearing for Jones 1st Addition Final Plat at 1709 and 1711 4th Street
• Renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 9 with the Nebraska Department of Roads
• Obligation of ARPA SLRF covid relief funds
• First reading of ordinances to adopt and amend the municipal code
• Appointments to the Board of Health and Fairbury Housing Authority

The Fairbury City Council approved the consent agenda, including $558,825.72 in claims and appointments to the Board of Health and Housing Authority. They also approved the Jones 1st Addition final plat, reallocated ARPA funds to purchase a street department loader, and gave first readings to two ordinances. The council noted the settlement of Isabella Duey's claim for $62,500, paid by the city's insurance carrier with no city funds.

• Approved consent agenda including $558,825.72 in claims and appointments (7-0)
• Approved Jones 1st Addition final plat at 1709 and 1711 4th Street (7-0)
• Approved ARPA SLRF fund reallocation to purchase street department loader for $171,000 (7-0)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 3127 to comply with state law (7-0)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 3128 to amend rental inspection program (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor Davis to sign NDOT maintenance agreement renewal (7-0)
• Approved standing committee appointments (7-0)

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank Board will discuss and potentially act on several property-related items, including a resolution to discharge liens on a sheriff sale property at 1028 E Street, consideration of its conveyance, and review of a gift of property at 1014 A Street. The board will also consider contracts for conveying properties under ECAP and non-ECAP programs. Approval of previous meeting minutes and a monthly report are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 9 to discharge and extinguish liens on property at 1028 E Street acquired at 2024 sheriff sale
• Consideration of conveyance of 1028 E Street, contingent on negotiation and final term sheet
• Review and consideration of gift of property at 1014 A Street, Fairbury
• ECAP contract for conveying properties
• Non-ECAP contract for conveying properties

The South Jefferson Land Bank Board approved a proposal from EBS Construction to convey the property at 1028 E Street, contingent on a final term sheet, for construction of an owner-occupied single-family residence. The board also approved Resolution 9 to discharge liens on that property from the 2024 Sheriff sale, and approved the November 2024 monthly report and prior meeting minutes. Two contract items (ECAP and NON-ECAP) were postponed due to missing information, and a gift of property at 1014 A Street was tabled pending more details.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved November 2024 monthly report to member municipalities (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 9 to discharge liens on 1028 E Street (6-0)
• Accepted EBS Construction proposal for 1028 E Street, contingent on term sheet (6-0)
• Tabled ECAP contract for conveying properties
• Tabled NON-ECAP contract for conveying properties
• No action on gift of 1014 A Street; more info requested

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss and possibly act on organizational structure and personnel assessment. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a discussion of personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure and personnel assessment

The Personnel Committee voted unanimously to forward a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the full city council. The MOU proposes a 17% wage increase for certain IBEW positions, a 13% increase for remaining bargaining unit positions, addresses smoking and vaping, and adds an incentive pay increase for staff at step 8. The committee also approved the minutes of the November 19, 2024 meeting.

• Approved sending revised IBEW MOU to full council (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting (3-0)

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board will consider moving the January meeting from Wednesday the 1st to Thursday the 2nd, and discuss a CASTL event in Lincoln. Other business includes approval of November meeting minutes, financial reports, and the director's report. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Move January board meeting from Jan 1 to Jan 2
• Discussion of CASTL in Lincoln
• Approval of minutes from November 6 meeting
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures

The Fairbury Public Library Board approved the November minutes and bills totaling $34,522.12, and moved the January board meeting from January 1 to January 2, 2025. The director reported on building repairs, technology updates, and ongoing programs like winter reading and ESL classes.

• Approved November minutes as written (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $34,522.12 (5-0)
• Moved January board meeting from January 1 to January 2, 2025 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will transition from the outgoing to the new council, including administering oaths of office to Mayor Kelly Davis and four council members. The body will also vote on city official appointments and bank signatory authorizations for the Mayor.

• Oath of office for Mayor Kelly Davis and Councilpersons Charles Endorf, Bradley Kuzelka, John Ebke, and Jaime McDaniel
• Appointments of City Clerk/Treasurer Erin Reimer, City Attorney Kurth Brashear, Deputy City Attorney Mark Fahleson, and Code Enforcement Officer Dan Lufkin
• Appointments of Devin Lovgren and Matthew Kapke to the Planning and Zoning Committee
• Appointments of Charles Endorf and Dusty Schmidt to the Water Sourcing Committee
• Resolution 1291 to levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement against certain properties

Economic Development Review Committee (LB 840)

The Fairbury Economic Development Review Committee will meet to consider allocating up to $60,000 from the LB840 program to MBI Construction, LLC. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items. All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action.

• Consider allocating up to $60,000 from LB840 to MBI Construction, LLC
• Review and approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider recommendations for two final plat applications. The body will also discuss the procurement method and developer selection for a small business incubator project.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ahl’s 1st Addition Final Plat
• Public hearing and consideration of NEBCO 1st Addition Final Plat at 56656 Hwy 136
• Purchase of a payloader for the street department
• Designation of the small business incubator as a design build project
• Resolution 1290 to adopt a policy for design-build and construction management at-risk contracts

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on organizational structure and personnel assessment. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No specific hires, terminations, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 meeting
• Discussion and possible action on organization structure
• Personnel assessment as part of organization structure item

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee will discuss and possibly recommend actions on purchasing a payloader for the street department, adopting a policy for design-build contracts (Resolution 1290), and designating the small business incubator as a design-build project. The committee will also consider selecting a Performance Criteria Developer for the incubator project.

• Discussion and recommendation on purchasing a payloader for the street department
• Discussion and recommendation on Resolution 1290 to adopt a policy governing design-build and construction management at-risk contracts
• Discussion and recommendation on designating the small business incubator as a design-build project
• Discussion and recommendation on selecting a Performance Criteria Developer for the small business incubator project

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss the city's organization structure. The agenda includes items regarding interviews and personnel assessment.

• Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of organization structure
• Interviews
• Personnel assessment

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank will meet to review monthly reports and audit requests. The committee is discussing contracts for conveying properties under both ECAP and non-ECAP terms.

• Approval of September and October 2024 monthly reports to member municipalities
• Consideration of 2024 Audit Waiver Request
• ECAP contract for conveying properties
• Non ECAP contract for conveying properties

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 2, hear the director's report, and approve financial reports. The board will also discuss holiday hours for the library. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4.

• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024
• Director's report
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Discussion of holiday hours
• Next meeting set for December 4, 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to municipal fees and taxes, including a third reading of an ordinance for transfer station charges. The body will also consider contracts for city building cleaning and funding for a community firework display.

• Ordinance 3125: Establishing rates, fees, and charges for the municipal transfer station
• Ordinance 3126: Adding a telecommunication occupation tax to the city code
• 2025 City Office Building Cleaning Contract with Jennifer Lewis for $150/month
• Funding for Fairbury Area Fireworks Committee American Legion Post 24 for 2025 display
• Request from Brian Schmidt to host Christmas at Crystal Celebration from Dec 5–Dec 31

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Water Sourcing Committee will discuss and consider a recommendation on a bid for test wells at projected sites. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and recommendation on bid for test wells at projected sites

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss organization structure, including interviews. All agenda items are for discussion with possible action. No specific dollar amounts or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure
• Interviews (no further details provided)

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will consider approving minutes from the September 30 meeting and hold a discussion related to code enforcement as part of organizational structure review. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of September 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on code enforcement as part of organization structure

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services between the City of Fairbury and the Jefferson County Sheriff. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from a July 2023 meeting. Action may be taken as appropriate on the agreement.

• Discussion of Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between City of Fairbury and Jefferson County Sheriff
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023 Public Safety meeting

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Fairbury Community Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on a property review and approve minutes from the May 30, 2024 meeting. Public comments on non-agenda items will also be accepted. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 30, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of property review (no details provided)
• Public comments on non-agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold third and final readings on two ordinances to rezone a specific lot from R-3 High Density Residential to Residential Commercial Flex (RCF). It will also hold a second reading on new rates for the municipal transfer station and consider a request to close the downtown square for a Trunk or Treat event, a museum curator recommendation, and an appointment to the South Jefferson Land Bank Board.

• Third reading of Ordinance 3122 changing land use designation of east 369' and west 247.23' of Lot 4 from R-3 to RCF
• Third reading of Ordinance 3123 changing zoning designation of same property from R-3 to RCF
• Second reading of Ordinance 3125 establishing rates, fees, and charges for the municipal transfer station
• Consider request to block downtown square for Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Consider appointment of Michaela Call to South Jefferson Land Bank Board of Directors

Landbank Committee

The regular meeting of the South Jefferson Land Bank Board of Directors scheduled for October 9, 2024 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

Board of Health

The Fairbury Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from January 2024, release specific unsafe structures, and discuss additional unsafe properties. All items are open for discussion and possible action.

• Approval of Jan. 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Release of unsafe structure at 911 D, 1015 J, 1017 West, 1007 8th, 1406 D, 902 5 TH, 924 H
• Unsafe structure review at 106 11th, 127 W 3rd, 619 3rd, 823 H, 1119 Elm, 1016 3rd, and others

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a director's report, and review financials. Old business includes an accreditation update and a new Marketing and Social Media Policy. New business covers the NLA Conference and CASTL Beatrice.

• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2024
• Director's report
• Marketing and Social Media Policy (new policy under old business)
• NLA Conference (October 9-11)
• CASTL Beatrice (October 25)

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee will discuss and possibly recommend action on closing F Street between 8th and 9th Streets for bus traffic during school drop-off and pick-up, as well as fee changes for city services and the transfer station, and the installation of a band shelter at Conrad Park.

• Discussion on Resolution 1286 closing F Street between 8th and 9th Streets for school bus traffic
• Discussion on Resolution 1285 regarding General Fees, Charges and Regulation
• Discussion on Ordinance 3125 for Transfer Station Rates, Fees and Charges
• Discussion on Conrad Park Band Shelter installation

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings for three preliminary plats and one conditional use permit. The body is also considering wage amendments for IBEW and non-union employees, as well as new fees for the municipal transfer station.

• Public hearings for Ahl’s 1st Addition, NEBCO 1st Addition (56656 Hwy 136), and Jones 1st Addition (1709 and 1711 4th Street) preliminary plats
• Conditional Use Permit (CU-2024-003) for an accessory building at 12th & Maple Street
• Ordinance 3125 to establish rates, fees, and charges for the municipal transfer station
• Installation of an NPPD-owned 115/69 kV transformer in the Steele City substation
• Resolution 1286 for road closed signs at 8th and F Streets and 9th and F streets

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss organizational structure and employee feedback. The body will consider specific staffing positions and an employee survey.

• Museum Curator position
• 3rd Class lineman/Groundman position
• Employee Survey

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold public hearings on the final tax request and budget, then consider adoption of the budget and related resolutions. They also will hear rezoning requests for 1603 K Street and a conditional use permit for a small engine repair shop at 1215 E Street, and consider a contract for the QCT Small Business Incubator construction. Additional items include water sourcing project updates and approval of Downtown Design Challenge Grants.

• Public hearing and resolution to set the 2024-2025 property tax request at $729,698 for the General Fund and $191,612 for the Bond Fund
• Public hearings on Ordinance 3122 and 3123 to rezone 1603 K Street from R-3 High Density Residential to RCF – Residential Commercial Flex
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CU-2024-002 for a small engine repair shop at 1215 E Street in the RCF district
• Consideration of approval of contract for construction of the QCT Small Business Incubator
• Resolutions to grant LB840 Downtown Design Challenge funds of $22,750 to Fairbury Masonic Lodge (513 & 515 E St) and $13,165 to Tatro Chiropractic (414 E St)

The council approved the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, the final tax request of $729,698 for the general fund and $191,612 for the bond fund, and the annual appropriation ordinance. It also approved a $29,500 preliminary engineering report for the water sourcing project, expanded the downtown design grant to a citywide program, and granted a homecoming parade request. Several water sourcing items were stricken from the agenda pending more information.

• Approved FY2024-25 budget as published (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1279 setting tax request at $729,698 general fund and $191,612 bond fund (unanimous)
• Approved $29,500 preliminary engineering report with Olsson for water sourcing project (unanimous)
• Approved modification of Downtown Design Challenge Grant to Business Downtown Design Challenge Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Fairbury High School homecoming parade street closure for Sept 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1280: $22,750 LB840 grant to Fairbury Masonic Lodge (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1281: $13,165 LB840 grant to Tatro Chiropractic (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinances 3122 and 3123 rezoning 1603 K Street from R-3 to RCF (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the Budget Summary for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. The council may take action on the budget following the discussion.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Summary

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will set the 2024-2025 property tax request at $729,698 for the General Fund and $191,612 for the Bond Fund. The council will hold public hearings on rezoning 1603 K Street from R-3 to RCF and on a conditional use permit for a small engine repair shop at 1215 E Street. It will also consider adopting the annual budget, water sourcing project recommendations, and several LB840 grant resolutions.

• Setting property tax request: $729,698 General Fund, $191,612 Bond Fund (Resolution 1279)
• Public hearing and 1st reading of Ordinance 3122/3123 to rezone 1603 K Street from R-3 to RCF
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (CU-2024-002) for small engine repair at 1215 E Street
• Consideration of budget adoption via Ordinance 3124
• LB840 grant resolutions: Fairbury Masonic Lodge ($22,750) and Tatro Chiropractic ($13,165)

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Water Sourcing Committee will discuss several projects funded by ARPA QCT/SRF. The body will consider recommendations for test wells, a preliminary engineering report, and reservoir maintenance.

• Discussion regarding the I Street Well
• Location and number of ARPA QCT/SRF funded test wells
• Preliminary engineering report for the water sourcing project
• Cleaning and disinfection of the city reservoir
• Inspection of water transmission lines from Crystal Springs to town

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will consider approving minutes from August 22, 2024, and discuss organizational structure, including non-union staff, the posting of an open position, the vacant Water Superintendent role, and an employee survey. Action may be taken on these items.

• Discussion of organization structure and non-union staff
• Consideration of posting an open position
• Vacant Water Superintendent position
• Employee survey review

The Personnel Committee recommended cost-of-living pay increases for five positions, including a 10% raise for the Electric Distribution Superintendent, to the full council. It also approved posting the 1st/2nd class lineman position. The committee discussed but took no formal action on a water superintendent candidate and an employee survey.

• Recommended cost-of-living pay increases effective Oct 1: Library Director, St. Superintendent, City Clerk, Wastewater Superintendent at 3.5% each, Electric Distribution Superintendent at 10% (unanimous)
• Approved posting of 1st/2nd class lineman position (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss non-union wages and evaluations (unanimous)

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank will discuss and potentially take action on several administrative resolutions. These include the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and the establishment of the Earned Acquisition Credit Program.

• Resolution 0004: budget for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Resolution 0005: procurement policy
• Resolution 0006: allocation of annual administrative cost
• Resolution 0007: application process for the Earned Acquisition Credit Program
• Resolution 0008: eligibility guidelines for the Earned Credit Acquisition Program

The South Jefferson Land Bank Board approved its FY2024-2025 budget and adopted several resolutions establishing procurement rules, administrative cost allocation, and procedures for the Earned Credit Acquisition Program. The board also discussed property maintenance concerns and the need for a real estate professional on the board. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved August 2024 monthly report to member municipalities (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 0004, FY2024-2025 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 0005, procurement policy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 0006, allocating $250 annual administrative cost to Village of Endicott (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 0007, ECA application procedures with quarterly cycles (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 0008, ECA property eligibility guidelines (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and three preliminary plats. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the August meeting.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CU-2024-003 for an accessory building on a lot without a primary structure at southwest corner of 12th & Maple Street, R-2 district.
• Public hearing on Ahl's 1st Preliminary Plat (part of NW 1/4 of Section 16, T2N R2E).
• Public hearing on NEBCO 1st Preliminary Plat (part of North 1/2 of Section 16, T2N R2E).
• Public hearing on Jones 1st Preliminary Plat (vacated lots in Lookout Addition and part of SW 1/4 of Section 13).
• Approval of minutes from August 12th, 2024 meeting.

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board will meet on September 4, 2024, to approve minutes and financial reports, hear a director's report, and discuss accreditation and budget updates. New business includes reviews of the Disaster & Emergency Policy and Finance Policy, a revised Advocacy Policy covering marketing and social media, a new Non-Discrimination and Anti-harassment Policy, and a new Technology Plan.

• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Disaster & Emergency Policy review
• Revised Advocacy Policy including marketing and social media
• New Non-Discrimination and Anti-harassment Policy
• New Technology Plan

The Fairbury Public Library Board approved the August minutes, paid $8,688.10 in bills, and updated the Disaster and Emergency Policy and the Finance Policy. They tabled the Advocacy and Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment policies and the Technology Plan until next month. The director reported on new computers, upcoming programs, and accreditation progress.

• Approved August 7 minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $8,688.10 (5-0)
• Updated Disaster and Emergency Policy (5-0)
• Updated Finance Policy (5-0)
• Tabled Advocacy and Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment policies until next month (5-0)
• Tabled Technology Plan until next month (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss allocating funds from the ELEVATE program to three local businesses. The body will also consider recommendations regarding city CD re-investments and the opening of a new Money Market account. Additionally, the council will review public works recommendations and a resolution for nuisance abatement costs.

• ELEVATE program allocation of up to $6,500 to Nancy Feisel, DBA Magic Wardrobe Consignment
• ELEVATE program allocation of up to $13,753 to Matt Snyder, DBA ProLine Fencing LLC
• ELEVATE program allocation of up to $2,056 to Shelby Rickley, DBA Seedlings Preschool
• Resolution 1278 to levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement against certain properties
• Recommendation for the purchase of a new mower/snowblower for the Sewer Department

The Fairbury City Council approved three ELEVATE program allocations totaling $22,309 to local businesses, a $107,354 street maintenance bid, a new sewer mower, CD reinvestment, a money market account, and a nuisance abatement resolution. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $6,500 ELEVATE grant to Nancy Feisel, DBA Magic Wardrobe Consignment (unanimous)
• Approved $13,753 ELEVATE grant to Matt Snyder, DBA ProLine Fencing LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $2,056 ELEVATE grant to Shelby Rickley, DBA Seedlings Preschool (unanimous)
• Approved reinvestment of 6 city CDs with American National Bank (unanimous)
• Approved opening ANB Money Market account with $5M initial deposit (unanimous)
• Awarded $107,354 armor coating and crack seal bid to Topkote (unanimous)
• Approved $18,918 purchase of sewer mower/snowblower from Superior Outdoor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1278 for nuisance abatement cost assessment (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

This is a special meeting of the Fairbury Public Works Committee. They will discuss and possibly act on bids for armor coating and crack seal, and consider purchasing a new mower/snowblower for the Sewer Department. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Approval of August 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion and recommendation on armor coating and crack seal bids
• Discussion and recommendation on purchase of a new mower/snowblower for the Sewer Department

Economic Development Review Committee (LB 840)

The Fairbury Economic Development Review Committee will discuss and potentially approve three ELEVATE program allocations totaling over $22,000 to local businesses, and consider a recommendation on the Business Design Challenge Grant for all local businesses. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Allocate up to $6,500 to The Magic Wardrobe Consignment Shop from ELEVATE program
• Allocate up to $13,753 to Proline Fencing, LLCs from ELEVATE program
• Allocate up to $2,056 to Seedlings Preschool, LLC from ELEVATE program
• Consideration and recommendation on Business Design Challenge Grant for all local businesses

Finance and Keno Committee

The committee will discuss the 2024-2025 budget and the management of city funds. This includes reviewing the re-investment of city CDs and the opening of a new money market account.

• FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Re-investment of city CDs held with American National Bank
• Opening of an American National Bank Money Market account

The Finance & Keno Committee recommended the City Council approve the FY 2024-2025 budget, which is mostly flat and includes transfers from the Light and Water Departments, salary increases, and carryover projects. The committee also recommended reinvesting six city CDs with American National Bank into a 7-month CD at 5.25% APY, and approved opening a Money Market account with a $5 million startup to generate interest.

• Recommended FY 2024-2025 budget to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended reinvesting 6 CDs into 7-month CD at 5.25% APY (unanimous)
• Approved opening American National Bank Money Market account with $5M startup (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 2, 2024, and discuss organization structure. No specific proposals or actions are listed beyond these items.

• Approval of minutes from July 2, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure

The committee met and approved the July 2, 2024 minutes, then entered executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for contract negotiation strategy (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Review Committee (LB 840)

The Economic Development Review Committee is meeting to consider several funding allocations from the ELEVATE program. The body will also discuss the creation of a Business Design Challenge Grant for local businesses.

• Proposed ELEVATE funding: $15,000 each for Schoenbeck, LLC (Pictures and Petals), Hair by Rielee, MBI Properties LLC (On The Bricks Lofts and Venue), MBI Construction, LLC, and Belle Rose
• Proposed ELEVATE funding: $10,000 each for Tatro Chiropractic and Kratz Law Office, LLC
• Proposed ELEVATE funding: $12,995 for 4th Street Greenhouse
• Proposal to create a Business Design Challenge Grant (DDCG) for all local businesses

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and recommend bids for the installation of a generator at east well #2. The committee will also review minutes from the August 6, 2024, meeting.

• Bids to install a generator at east well #2

The Fairbury Public Works Committee met and approved the minutes from the August 6th, 2024 meeting. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the city council approve a bid from Diller Electric to install a generator at east well #2, following a discussion where diesel was recommended for cost and performance reasons.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended council approve Diller Electric bid for generator at east well #2 (4-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will discuss and potentially act on routine items including approval of past meeting minutes and the agenda. The main substantive item is a review of LB840 economic development activities for the first half of 2024.

• Review 2024 LB840 Activities for January 1 to June 30, 2024
• Approve minutes from February 6, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider multiple items, including public hearings on the LB-840 sales tax program and a museum annual report. Current business includes reviewing ELEVATE program allocations totaling up to $107,995 to eight local businesses and nonprofits, setting a public hearing for the final tax request for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and approving stop sign placements at several intersections. Resolutions include obligating LB-840 funds for curb and gutter repairs at 5th and D Streets and 6th and E Streets.

• Allocating up to $107,995 from the ELEVATE program to eight businesses (Tatro Chiropractic, Schoenbeck LLC/Pictures and Petals, Hair by Rielee, MBI Properties/On The Bricks Lofts, MBI Construction, Kratz Law Office, Belle Rose, 4th Street Greenhouse)
• Public hearing to set final tax request for 2024-2025 fiscal year (scheduled for September 17, 2024)
• Resolutions obligating $8,000 and $12,533 in LB-840 funds for curb/gutter repairs at 5th & D and 6th & E Streets
• Resolutions to install four-way stop signs at 5th and F Streets and yield signs for east/west traffic at 8th/9th & F/G Streets
• Request to block downtown streets (4th, E, 5th, 6th) for museum event on September 8, 2024, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Fairbury City Council approved several LB840 ELEVATE program grants totaling over $100,000 to local businesses, approved a diesel generator for East well #2, and set a public hearing for the final tax request. A proposed IBEW wage amendment failed on a 3-5 vote. The council also approved street closures for a museum event and several resolutions for street improvements.

• Approved consent agenda including claims of $496,626.40 (8-0)
• Approved downtown street closure for museum event on Sept 8, 2024 (8-0)
• Set public hearing for final tax request for 2024-2025 fiscal year on Sept 17, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved 6-month contract extension with People Services for water compliancy (8-0)
• Approved $62,625 diesel generator at East well #2 (8-0)
• Rejected IBEW wage amendment MOU (3-5)
• Approved $7,100 ELEVATE grant to Tatro Chiropractic (8-0)
• Approved multiple ELEVATE grants: $15,000 to Schoenbeck LLC, $15,000 to Hair by Rielee, $15,000 to MBI Properties, $12,500 to MBI Properties, $15,000 to MBI Construction, $10,000 to Kratz Law, $15,000 to Belle Rose, $12,995 to 4th Street Greenhouse (all 8-0)

Economic Development Review Committee (LB 840)

The Fairbury Economic Development Review Committee will consider allocating up to $107,995 from the ELEVATE program to eight local businesses, including Tatro Chiropractic, Schoenbeck LLC (Pictures and Petals), Hair by Rielee, MBI Properties (On The Bricks Lofts and Venue), MBI Construction, Kratz Law Office, Belle Rose, and 4th Street Greenhouse. The committee will also discuss creating a Business Design Challenge Grant for local businesses. Previous meeting minutes and public comments on non-agenda items are also on the agenda.

• Allocate up to $10,000 from ELEVATE to Tatro Chiropractic
• Allocate up to $15,000 from ELEVATE to Schoenbeck, LLC (Pictures and Petals)
• Allocate up to $15,000 from ELEVATE to MBI Properties LLC (On The Bricks Lofts and Venue)
• Allocate up to $12,995 from ELEVATE to 4th Street Greenhouse
• Consider creating a Business Design Challenge Grant for all local businesses

The Fairbury LB840 Committee approved ELEVATE program grants totaling up to $112,595 to eight local businesses, with several awards initially tabled and later approved after grant dollar amounts were determined. All votes were unanimous (5-0). A proposed Business Design Challenge Grant was postponed with no action taken.

• Approved up to $7,100 to Tatro Chiropractic (5-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 to Schoenbeck, LLC, DBA Pictures and Petals (5-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 to Hair by Rielee (5-0)
• Approved up to $12,500 to MBI Properties, LLC, DBA On the Bricks Lofts and Venue (5-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 to MBI Construction, LLC (5-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 to Kratz Law Office, LLC (5-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 to Belle Rose (5-0)
• Approved up to $12,995 to 4thStreet Greenhouse (5-0)

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank will consider adopting Resolution 3 to establish a Mow to Own program, and review a gift of property at 119 West 3rd Street, Fairbury. The committee will also approve the July 2024 monthly report and minutes from the August 7 special meeting. Public comment will be taken at the start.

• Consideration of Resolution 3 adopting Regulation A (Mow to Own Program)
• Review and consideration of gift of property at 119 West 3rd Street, Fairbury
• Approval of minutes from the special meeting of August 7, 2024
• Approval of monthly report to member municipalities, July 2024

The South Jefferson Land Bank Board adopted Resolution 0003, establishing the Mow to Own Program to return vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. The resolution was amended to set the assigned value multiplier rate at $30/linear foot and the maintenance credit at $1,000 annually, and to include commercial use in property preferences and proposal information. The board also accepted a gift of a vacant lot at 119 West 3 Street, Fairbury, with no monetary consideration.

• Approved minutes of special meeting of August 7, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved July 2024 monthly report to member municipalities (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 0003, Mow to Own Program, as amended (5-0)
• Amended Exhibit 2: assigned value multiplier rate $30/linear foot, maintenance credit $1,000/annually (5-0)
• Amended Exhibit 1: added commercial use above inhabitable in highest use preference (5-0)
• Amended Exhibit 3: added Commercial under proposal information — building section (5-0)
• Accepted gift of property at 119 West 3 Street, Fairbury, with no monetary consideration (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit and two zoning map amendments. The body will discuss and take action on requests to allow a repair shop and change residential zoning to residential commercial flex.

• Conditional Use Permit (CU-2024-002) for a small engine repair shop at 1215 E Street
• Ordinance 3122: Land map classification change from R-3 High density residential to RCF at 1603 K Street
• Ordinance 3123: Zoning map district change from R-3 High density residential to RCF at 1603 K Street

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank will meet to discuss current business and reports. The committee is scheduled to review properties listed for upcoming Sheriff sales.

• Review of upcoming Sheriff sale properties
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The South Jefferson Land Bank Board held a special meeting on August 7, 2024, approving the minutes from the July 10 regular meeting. They reviewed a map of upcoming Sheriff sale properties, but no motion was made to bid on any. The board also discussed a draft 'mow to own' program, which would allow residents to acquire properties through fees and improvements, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved minutes of July 10, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)
• Reviewed Sheriff sale properties map; no motion to bid (discussion only)
• Discussed draft 'mow to own' program; no adoption (review for next meeting)

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board will review and discuss the annual budget request for the 2024-25 fiscal year. They will also elect a Governing Board representative for the Foundation Board and conduct a director evaluation. Other business includes an accreditation update and approval of financial reports.

• Review annual budget request for 2024-25
• Elect Governing Board representative for Foundation Board
• Director evaluation
• Accreditation update
• Discuss CASTL Aug 23 and NLA Conference Oct 9-11

The Fairbury Public Library Board approved $8,540.72 in bills and voted to retain all current board officers. The director reported a flooded basement from a burst hose, which caused furnace repairs and a week without A/C, but no valuable items were destroyed. The board also discussed the 2024-25 budget submission and ongoing accreditation work.

• Approved $8,540.72 in bills (5-0)
• Retained all current board officers (5-0)
• Approved July 3rd meeting minutes (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and make recommendations on several traffic and infrastructure items. All agenda items are for discussion, with potential action taken as deemed appropriate. Key topics include traffic safety measures around Central School, a street closure request, and a generator bid.

• Discussion of closing F Street between 5th and 6th Streets on September 18 from 3–7:30 p.m. for a First State Insurance event
• Recommendation on installing stop signs for east-west traffic at 5th & F
• Traffic control devices and bus-only street closure at Central School intersections (8th/9th & F and G Streets)
• Speed deterrents on Walt Maughn Drive at Crystal Springs Park
• Bids for generator installation at east well #2 and resolution 1273 for the Game and Parks Recreational Trail Program

The Fairbury Public Works Committee voted unanimously to recommend council approval for closing F St between 5th and 6th Streets on September 18th, installing stop signs at 5th & F, installing yield signs around Central School, approving the City Park loop trail alignment, and authorizing a Game and Parks trail grant application. Several items were postponed, including bus-only street closure, speed deterrents on Walt Maughn Drive, and a generator for east well #2.

• Recommended council approve F St closure between 5th and 6th Streets on Sept 18 (3-0)
• Recommended council approve stop signs for east-west traffic at 5th & F and removal of parking stalls (3-0)
• Recommended council approve yield signs for east-west traffic around Central School (3-0)
• Approved City Park loop trail alignment with suggested changes (3-0)
• Recommended council approve resolution 1273 for Game and Parks trail grant application (3-0)
• Postponed bus-only F St closure between 8th and 9th Streets
• Postponed speed deterrents on Walt Maughn Drive pending cost estimates
• Postponed generator installation at east well #2 pending propane cost estimate

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a childcare center. Members will also discuss budget increases, water infrastructure projects, and a tax request for the airport authority.

• Conditional Use Permit (CU-2024-001) for a childcare center at 514 D Street
• Fairbury Airport Authority tax request of $41,700 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Proposed 1% increase in restricted funds limitation for the 2024-2025 Budget
• Design and construction assistance for 'I' Street well house improvement project by Olsson
• Request to close F St between 5th and 6th Streets on September 18th

The Fairbury City Council approved a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 514 D Street, approved the Airport Authority's $41,700 tax request, and authorized a 1% increase in restricted funds for the 2024-2025 budget. They also selected Olsson's for the 'I' Street well house project and approved a $31,755 bid for well testing. The generator bid item was removed from the agenda, and the IBEW wage amendment was postponed.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $6,776,825.07 in claims (7-0)
• Approved Fairbury Airport Authority tax request of $41,700 for FY 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved 1% increase in restricted funds limitation for 2024-2025 budget (7-0)
• Approved Olsson's for design/construction of 'I' Street well house improvement project (6-1, Brown no)
• Approved Layne Christensen Company bid of $31,755 for well testing and PFAS samples (6-1, Brown no)
• Approved closing F Street between 5th and 6th Streets on Sept 18 from 3pm-7:30pm for First State Insurance event (7-0)
• Postponed IBEW wage amendment memorandum for full council review (6-1, B. Schmidt no)
• Approved conditional use permit CU-2024-001 for childcare center at 514 D Street (7-0)

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Water Sourcing Committee will meet to discuss proposals for the design and construction of the "I" Street Well House Improvement project. The committee will also review estimates for PFAS sampling and pump testing for a new well kit on the "I" Street well.

• Proposals for design and construction of the "I" Street Well House Improvement project
• Estimates for pump testing and PFAS samples on the "I" Street well

The Water Source Committee recommended hiring Olsson for design and construction of the I Street Well House Improvement project at $199,805, and recommended Sargent Drilling for well testing at up to $30,000. Both recommendations passed unanimously. The committee also discussed water restrictions due to low well levels.

• Approved minutes of May 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Olsson for I Street Well House Improvement project at $199,805 (3-0)
• Recommended Sargent Drilling for test pumping and PFAS samples, up to $30,000 (3-0)

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda (minutes and claims), current business, and three legislative items. The council will consider changing the August 6, 2024, meeting location to the Fairbury Community Building for National Night Out. Final votes are expected on two zoning ordinances (Ordinance 3120 amending definitions, land use categories, and special dwelling units; Ordinance 3121 amending fence material regulations) and a resolution adopting a public comment policy (Resolution 1272).

• Ordinance 3120 – 3rd reading amending zoning definitions, land use matrix, and special dwelling units
• Ordinance 3121 – 3rd reading amending fence material regulations
• Resolution 1272 – adopt a policy governing public comment at city meetings
• Consider moving the August 6 council meeting to Fairbury Community Building for National Night Out

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank Board will consider discharging liens and claims on a property at 1428 5th Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding policy amendments and the adoption of a mission statement and priorities for acquired properties.

• Discharging liens and claims on 1428 5th Street
• Amending Policy 1.4 of the South Jefferson Land Bank
• Adoption of the South Jefferson Land Bank mission statement
• Adoption of priorities for acquired properties

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board will meet to review financial reports and expenditures. The agenda also includes discussions regarding accreditation and a director evaluation.

• Approval of June 5, 2024 minutes
• Review of financial reports and expenditures
• Accreditation discussion
• Director evaluation

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a recommendation regarding an application to the Rural Community Recovery Program. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 7, 2024.

• Recommendation regarding Rural Community Recovery Program application
• Authorization for the mayor to sign related documents
• Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will consider amendments to city zoning regulations regarding land use and fence materials. The council will also review a contract renewal for the Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging and an application for the Rural Community Recovery Program.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 3120 amending zoning definitions and land use categories
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 3121 regarding fence material regulations
• Renewal of Blue Rivers Area $Area Agency on Aging Community Building Contract
• Application for the Rural Community Recovery Program
• Resolutions to levy costs for nuisance abatement against certain properties

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2024, meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss organization structure.

• Approval of June 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding organization structure

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee meeting includes a discussion regarding organization structure. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of organization structure

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding changes to the city's zoning regulations, specifically concerning land use, dwelling units, and fence materials. The council will also consider a resolution to transfer excess funds to prepay swimming pool bonds.

• Public hearings on updates to zoning definitions, land use categories, and dwelling units
• Public hearing regarding changes to fence material regulations
• Resolution 1268 to transfer excess funds to prepay General Obligation Swimming Pool Bonds
• Application for Nebraska’s Grid Resiliency Grant Program
• Library board appointments for Stan Smith and Sarah Moorman

Finance and Keno Committee

The Finance and Keno Committee will consider using excess funds for pool bond payments. The committee will also discuss moving FLW cash funds into a money market account.

• Use of excess funds to pay pool bonds
• Moving FLW cash funds to a money market account
• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank will meet to approve the minutes from its May 8, 2024, regular meeting. The committee will also consider the May 2024 monthly report for member municipalities.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 2024 monthly report to member municipalities

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting and discuss organization structure.

• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding organization structure

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to review the minutes from May 23, 2024 and discuss organizational structure. All agenda items are presented for discussion and potential action.

• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding organization structure

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board will meet to approve May 1 meeting minutes and financial reports, review a director’s update, and address two board membership items. Eric Borch is resigning from the board, and Stan Smith’s four-year term expires in July 2024. These personnel updates affect who oversees public library services for Fairbury residents.

• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Eric Borch’s resignation from the Library Board
• Stan Smith’s four-year board term expiring in July 2024

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations regarding ARPA-funded small business incubator programs, including 'ELEVATE Fairbury'. They will also consider a proposal to investigate potential wells at Crystal Springs for up to $50,000.

• Use of $605,000 in grant dollars for QCT small business incubator building
• Investigation of potential wells at Crystal Springs up to $50,000
• ARPA 'ELEVATE Fairbury' small business grant program recommendations
• Authorization of Crystal Floyd as a signatory on Heartland Bank accounts

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Fairbury Community Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve minutes from its February 13, 2024 meeting and to consider a property review. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific property details or dollar amounts listed. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of property review
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on organizational structure and open positions, along with approving the minutes from its May 9, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure
• Discussion of open positions

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the proprietary budget for Fairbury Utilities covering May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Members will also consider recommendations regarding health insurance coverage and an agreement with South Jefferson Land Bank.

• Public hearing for the City of Fairbury Utilities proprietary budget
• Consideration of health insurance coverage recommendations for 2024-2025
• 90-day contract extension with People Services for water compliancy
• Interlocal agreement between City of Fairbury and South Jefferson Land Bank
• Resolution 1267 to levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the City of Fairbury Utilities proprietary budget for May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Members will also consider recommendations regarding health insurance coverage and a contract extension for water compliancy.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 City of Fairbury Utilities proprietary budget
• Consideration of 2024-2025 health insurance coverage recommendations
• 90-day contract extension with People Services for water compliancy
• Interlocal agreement with South Jefferson Land Bank regarding administration and operations
• Resolution 1267 to levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement against certain properties

Finance and Keno Committee

The Finance and Keno Committee will discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including a city pledge to fund the Fairbury Housing Authority Work Force Housing Project, health insurance coverage options, the FY 2023-2024 proprietary budget, and the QCT small business incubator grant for building costs. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and notes that all items are for discussion with action as deemed appropriate.

• City pledge funding to Fairbury Housing Authority Work Force Housing Project
• Health insurance coverage options
• FY 2023-2024 proprietary budget
• QCT small business incubator grant: building (utilizing $605,000 of grant)
• QCT small business incubator grant: building internal funding

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is holding two public hearings to consider amendments to the city's 2013 zoning regulations. One hearing addresses fencing regulations in Section 9.04, and the other covers definitions, land use categories, and special type dwelling units in Sections 2.03, 5.06, and 9.29. The commission will discuss and may take action on these proposed changes. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the April 8 meeting and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on amending Section 9.04 fencing regulations
• Public hearing on amending Sections 2.03, 5.06, and 9.29 regarding definitions, land use categories, and special type dwelling units
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on its agenda, which includes approving the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting and reviewing the organization structure. The meeting is open to the public and may go into executive session if needed.

• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of organization structure

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank Board is meeting to approve minutes, an interlocal agreement with the City of Fairbury for administration and operations, and to discuss monthly reporting to member municipalities. The board will also consider purchasing a property at 1428 5th Street, Fairbury, for $353.13.

• Approval of interlocal agreement between City of Fairbury and South Jefferson Land Bank for administration and operations
• Consideration of purchase of property at 1428 5th Street, Fairbury, Nebraska for $353.13
• Discussion of monthly reporting requirement to member municipalities
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2024 regular meeting

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public works items. These include approving previous meeting minutes, a skid loader rental agreement, proposals for the ARPA EDA TTOR park loop trail project, curb and gutter repairs on E and D Streets, valley gutter and ADA ramp installations on A Street, and a request from Legion baseball to place barricades behind Quinn Field. All items are for discussion, with action taken as deemed appropriate.

• Annual rental agreement for Street/Parks Department skid loader
• Proposals for ARPA EDA TTOR park loop trail project design and construction
• Curb and gutter repair project 2024-01 on east side of E Street south of 6th Street
• Curb and gutter repair project 2024-02 on east side of D Street north of 5th Street
• Valley gutter and ADA sidewalk ramp installations on A Street from 11th to 14th Street

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure repair recommendations from the public works committee, including curb and gutter work on 5th and D Streets. The agenda also includes a final reading for an amended power purchase agreement and grant-related applications.

• Final reading of Ordinance 3118 regarding an amended power purchase agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska
• Curb and gutter repairs at 5th and D Streets and 6th and E Street using LB840 funds
• Approval of an interlocal agreement between the City of Fairbury and South Jefferson Land Bank
• Annual rental agreement for a skid loader for the Street Department for 2024
• Presentation of the 2023 Governmental and Proprietary Funds Audit

Economic Development Review Committee (LB 840)

The Fairbury Economic Development Review Committee (LB840) will review and possibly approve several funding items, including a $57,800 match for a Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund application, recommendations for ARPA small business grant programs, and two sidewalk improvement projects. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 2020 and discussion of a new Business Design Challenge Grant.

• Allocate up to $57,800 from Land Acquisition funding as match for 2024 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund application
• ARPA Qualified Census Tract Small Business Grant program/Incubator space recommendation for Finance Committee
• ARPA Qualified Census Tract Small Business Grant program/Small Business Grant Program recommendation for City Council
• City of Fairbury 6th & E Street Sidewalk Improvement Project #2024-01
• City of Fairbury 5th & D Street Sidewalk Improvement Project #2024-02

Economic Development Review Committee (LB 840)

The Fairbury Economic Development Review Committee (LB 840) will review and potentially approve several funding items, including a $57,800 match for a Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund application, recommendations for ARPA small business grant programs, and two sidewalk improvement projects. The committee will also consider creating a Business Design Challenge Grant for local businesses. The meeting includes public comment on non-agenda items.

• Consider allocating up to $57,800 from Land Acquisition funding as match for 2024 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund application
• ARPA Qualified Census Tract Small Business Grant program/Incubator space – recommendation for Finance Committee
• ARPA Qualified Census Tract Small Business Grant program – recommendation for City Council
• City of Fairbury 6th & E Street Sidewalk Improvement Project #2024-01
• City of Fairbury 5th & D Street Sidewalk Improvement Project #2024-02

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing financial reports and expenditures, and hearing the director's report. The board will also discuss the SELS Training Extravaganza in Seward on May 10.

• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Discussion of SELS Training Extravaganza in Seward on May 10
• Public comment opportunity
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024

City Museum

The Fairbury City Museum board approved the May 2024 claims totaling $1,505.50, including payments to Fairbury Light and Water, Ace/Larkins Hardware, Busted Lens, and Bonham Theater. The curator reported on recent donations, research requests, and ongoing projects. Old business included planning for the September car show and grand opening, with several items tabled.

• Approved claims: Fairbury Light and Water $824.52, Ace/Larkins Hardware $230.98, Busted Lens $350, Bonham Theater $100
• Curator reported 25 guests and $5 in donations for April
• Fossil brachiopod donated by Kitty DeBoer, valued at $1,000, to be displayed in dino room
• 13th annual Car Show set for Sept. 7-8, with polka band cost $400
• South sidewalk repair and sprinkler system estimate tabled

Tree Board

The Fairbury Tree Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from its April 2023 meeting and discuss the Arbor Day Celebration. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Approve minutes of April 27, 2023 meeting
• Arbor Day Celebration discussion

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, conducting interviews for a park loop trail project, and making a recommendation regarding the Conrad Park band shelter. All agenda items are open for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of April 2nd, 2024 meeting minutes
• Park loop trail interviews
• Discussion and recommendation regarding Conrad Park band shelter

Board of Health

The Fairbury Board of Health is meeting to review several properties regarding unsafe structures and access requirements. The agenda includes approving minutes from the January 5, 2024, meeting. The board will also consider actions related to various addresses in the city.

• Removal of unsafe structures at locations including 310 S J and 306 E
• Review of properties regarding access structures, such as 210 W 3rd and 315 W 14th
• Discussion of additional unsafe structures at 318 W 3rd and 1015 J

City Council

The Council will consider CDBG applications for façade improvements at 321 D Street and 417 F/528 5th streets. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding a power purchase agreement. Additionally, the Council will review charge off listings for Fairbury Light and Water Utilities.

• $56,400 CDBG grant for façade improvements at 321 D Street
• $43,452.75 CDBG grant for façade improvements at 417 F and 528 5th streets
• Second reading of Ordinance 3118 regarding a power purchase agreement
• Authorization for Mayor Brown to sign an Arbor Day proclamation
• Approval of charge off listings for Fairbury Light and Water Utilities

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank Committee will meet April 10, 2024, at Fairbury City Hall. Members will vote on the FY2024 budget, adopt bid limits and designees for property foreclosure sales, consider acquisition priorities, and approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Fairbury for administration and operations. They will also approve the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Adoption of FY2024 budget
• Adoption of bid limits and designee(s) for foreclosure property sales
• Consideration of real property acquisition priorities
• Approval of interlocal agreement with City of Fairbury
• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 15, 2024 meeting and discuss the organization structure. The agenda includes only these two items, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission will consider amending the city's zoning regulations, specifically sections on definitions, land use categories, and special-type dwellings. The commission will also approve minutes from its March 11 meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Amendment to Zoning Regulations Sections 2.03, 5.06, and 9.29
• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, the director's report, and financial reports, plus discussion of a possible fish aquarium or miniature hamster for the children's side and attendance at the PLTS Spring meeting in York.

• Discussion of fish aquarium or miniature hamster for children's side
• PLTS Spring meeting in York
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024 meeting
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Public comment opportunity

City Museum

The Fairbury City Museum board met and approved the March minutes and April claims, including $125.72 to Ace/Larkins Hardware. They discussed ongoing projects like the fossil room renovation, new heat pump, and upcoming events including the 13th annual car show in September. The meeting was routine with no major policy decisions.

• Approved claims: Ace/Larkins Hardware $125.72 (paint supplies, grass seed)
• Treasurer's report: YTD expenses $16,583.72
• Plans for 13th annual Car Show: Sept. 7-8, with polka band $400
• Roof update: shingles on schoolhouse mid-April, spray coating in May
• New heat pump installed in business room on 2/26/24

City Council

The Fairbury City Council will discuss and potentially act on infrastructure upgrades and local business funding at this meeting. Key items include a $6,700,000 loan for wastewater treatment system improvements that affect city utilities, and three downtown grants funded by local option sales tax revenue to support property renovations. The council will also review a public works recommendation to purchase land near Conrad Park and consider an amended power agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.

• Ordinance authorizing a $6,700,000 loan for wastewater treatment system additions and improvements
• Three LB840 sales tax grants under the Downtown Design Challenge Grant Program ($30,000 to Pure Serenity Spa at 411 5th St; $9,400 to Tooley’s LLC at 321 D St; $7,242.38 to OBI-FBY LLC at 417 F St & 528 5th St)
• Public hearing on purchasing property at 315 4th Street west of Conrad Park
• Discussion and potential approval of an amended power purchase agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN)
• Approval request for the Shrine Club to use City Park facilities July 2–5, 2024 for the annual 4th of July Flea market

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to review the minutes from March 19, 2024, and to discuss and recommend on the potential purchase of the property at 315 4th Street, west of Conrad Park. All agenda items are for discussion, with action taken as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of March 19, 2024, minutes
• Discussion and recommendation on purchasing property at 315 4th Street, west of Conrad Park

Historic Preservation

The Fairbury Historic Preservation Committee will discuss three public hearings regarding Certificate of Certain Work requests for properties in the Downtown Commercial and Historic Districts. The committee will also review grant applications from local property owners seeking funding for structural repairs, roof replacements, and exterior restoration. These reviews determine whether proposed changes comply with historic district standards and whether city funds will support downtown building improvements.

• Public hearings for historic district work certificates at 612 E Street, 315 F Street, and 321 D Street
• CDBG grant proposal for roof and code compliance repairs at 411 5th Street ($115,920 total; $50,000 request)
• CDBG grant proposal for siding and structural improvements at 321 D Street ($75,200 total; $56,400 request)
• CDBG grant proposal for brick exterior restoration at 417 F and 528 5th streets ($57,937 total; $43,452.75 request)
• LB840 Downtown Design Challenge Grant applications for the above properties

City Council

The City Council will consider a recommended park facilities agreement between the city and Fairbury Public Schools. The council will also discuss HVAC repair or replacement for the Community Building. Additionally, resolutions regarding payment policies and land bank priorities are on the agenda.

• Park facilities agreement between the City of Fairbury and Fairbury Public Schools
• HVAC repair/replacement at the Community Building
• Resolution 1261: Policy for insufficient funds or closed checks for city services
• Resolution 1262: Establishing priorities for the South Jefferson Land Bank
• Re-appointments to Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustments commissions

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. They will review the February minutes, consider a park facilities use agreement between the city and Fairbury Public Schools, and discuss HVAC repair or replacement at the Community Building.

• Approval of February 20th, 2024 minutes
• Park facilities agreement of use between city and Fairbury Public Schools
• HVAC repair/replacement at the Community Building

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank is holding a regular meeting to conduct initial organizational business. The committee will hear a presentation on the Land Bank's purpose and powers, then consider adopting bylaws, rules, and policies, and designating a depository institution for its accounts. Action will be taken as deemed appropriate on these items.

• Adoption of South Jefferson Land Bank Bylaws
• Adoption of South Jefferson Land Bank Rules
• Adoption of South Jefferson Land Bank Policies
• Designation of depository institution and authorization of accounts
• Approval of minutes from January 31, 2024 meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission will consider amendments to the 2013 Zoning Regulations, including adding 'special' dwelling unit types and changes to fence regulations in Section 9.04.01. The commission will make recommendations on these items. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Amendment to add 'special' dwelling unit types to zoning regulations
• Amendment to Section 9.04.01 regarding fences
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting

City Museum

The Fairbury City Museum board reviewed routine financial reports and approved claims, including $6,410.59 for fire extinguisher service. They discussed ongoing projects, including a $9,900 sprinkler estimate (not yet voted on) and accepted a $10,000 donation from the 23 Foundation for display renovations. The board also approved a proposal from Busted Lens for advertising photography.

• Approved claims totaling $8,629.10 for February, including $6,410.59 to Pollman LLC for fire extinguisher service
• 23 Foundation voted to donate $10,000 in March and another $10,000 in June for display renovations
• Busted Lens photography proposal approved unanimously for advertising services
• Sprinkler system estimate of $9,900 from Superior Water Conditioning discussed, no vote taken
• Next grand opening scheduled for Sept. 7, with 13th annual car show on Sept. 8

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and financial reports, a director's report, and public comments. The only new business is a discussion about an Apollo workgroup meeting in Seward.

• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024 meeting
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Discussion of Apollo workgroup meeting in Seward

City Council

The council will review a power purchase agreement with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. They will also consider water operator service contracts and a special license for a local event.

• SSM Contract with Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska
• Water operator services contract with People Services
• Special Designated License for Pork-n-Pints event
• Resolution 1259 regarding city personnel recognition dinner
• Resolution 1260 regarding payroll and expense payment policy

WATER SOURCING COMMITTEE

The Fairbury Water Sourcing Committee is meeting to discuss current business, including the I. Street Well and the Crystal Spring Water Source. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and general committee discussion. All items are listed for discussion, with action to be taken as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of I. Street Well
• Discussion of Crystal Spring Water Source
• Committee discussion on other matters

City Council

The City Council will discuss several committee recommendations regarding city services, including waterpark swim days and clean-up programs. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Larkins Project redevelopment plan and decisions on various property leases.

• Public Hearing on proposed Modification to General Redevelopment Plan for the Larkins Project
• Resolution 1257: $9,205.85 grant for 315 5th St. via Downtown Design Challenge Grant
• Resolution 1258: $2,300.00 grant for 309 F St. via Downtown Design Challenge Grant
• Approval of Professional Service Agreement and Construction Management contract for Downtown Revitalization Project
• Transfer of property at 206 West 3 Street and Conrad Park from CRA to the City

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several 2024 items, including free swim days at the city waterpark, city-wide clean up, free dump days, bids for roof repairs, and acquisition of a bucket truck for the line department. The agenda also includes approval of the January 16, 2024 minutes. All items are listed for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of January 16, 2024 minutes
• 2024 free swim days at city waterpark
• 2024 City Wide Clean Up
• 2024 Free Dump Days
• Bids for roof repairs

Personnel Committee

The Fairbury Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on its organization structure. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a discussion of the organization structure, with all items open for discussion and possible action.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of organization structure

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Fairbury Community Redevelopment Authority will consider several actions, including transferring property to the city, approving a redevelopment contract, and authorizing the chair to sign an assignment of obligations. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Resolution 1255: transfer of property from CRA to City of Fairbury
• Authorize CRA Chair to sign Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Obligations for APB Investments Inc. at 1503 K St.
• Resolution 1254: modification to general redevelopment plan, redevelopment contract, and notice of intent
• Approve minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, financial reports, and expenditures, plus the director's report. New business includes reviewing the 2022-23 annual report to the city, updating the equipment loan policy, approving a new library logo, and discussing CASTL at Stromsburg Memorial Library.

• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Review and approval of 2022-23 Annual Report to the City
• Review and update Equipment Loan Policy
• Review and approve new library logo

City Museum

The Board reviewed museum expenses, including utility bills and grounds maintenance. Members discussed upcoming projects such as the annual car show and potential new displays.

• Approved $1,647.33 for Fairbury Light & Water
• Approved $375 for Kujath Enterprises fall lawn service
• Approved $248 for Beatrice Fire Protection extinguisher service
• Voted to approve a $170 advertisement proposal
• Discussed a $9,900 sprinkler system estimate from Superior Water Conditioning

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the semi-annual review of the Local Option Municipal Sales Tax program. The council will also consider a recommendation for a Community Development Block Grant to fund window and door improvements at 311 and 315 5th Street.

• Public Hearing: Semi-Annual Review of Local Option Municipal Sales Tax (July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023)
• CDBG Downtown Revitalization application for 311 and 315 5th Street up to $50,000
• Resolution 1249: Levy and assess costs of nuisance abatement
• Resolution 1250: Appointment to MEAN Board of Directors
• Resolutions 1251-1252: Nuisance abatement and sale of personal property

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss organizational structure and approve minutes from the January 29, 2024, meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items for discussion and action.

• Approval of January 29, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of organization structure

Landbank Committee

The South Jefferson Land Bank board is meeting to organize itself: elect officers, appoint a bylaws and policies committee, designate legal counsel, and set its meeting schedule. All items are for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Establish officers of the land bank
• Nomination and election of officers
• Appointment of Bylaws & Policies Committee
• Designation of legal counsel
• Board of Directors meeting schedule

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations regarding the East basin probe replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council will also consider funding for a community fireworks display and advertising for several farm lease bids.

• Replacement of the East basin probe- Waste water Treatment Plant
• Funding for American Legion Post 24 third-party firework provider
• Advertising for Farm Lease bids including East Wells Hay and Fairbury Levee Hay
• $400,000 State Loan Revolving Fund promissory note for sludge loadout building

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving previous meeting minutes, replacing a probe at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and allocating city funds to the American Legion for the 2024 community firework display. All items are for discussion, and action will be taken as deemed appropriate.

• Approval of January 2, 2023, minutes
• Replacement of east basin probe at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Allocating city funds to American Legion Post 24 for third-party firework provider for 2024 display

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Fairbury Community Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving minutes from a previous meeting and considering a resolution to modify the city's general redevelopment plan. The agenda includes a public comment period for non-agenda items. All items are open for discussion and action as deemed appropriate.

• Consideration of resolution 1248 approving a modification to the general redevelopment plan of the city and submitting it to the planning commission for review.
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2022 meeting.
• Public comments on non-agenda items.

Planning & Zoning

The Fairbury Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss Ordinance 3117, which regulates parking. The commission may take action on the ordinance after discussion. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Discussion and recommendation on Ordinance 3117 regulating parking
• Approval of December 11th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Board of Health

The Board will discuss and potentially remove several unsafe structures in Fairbury, Nebraska.

• Removal of Unsafe Structures at multiple addresses including 1110 4th St., 210 W 3rd St., and others

City Library

The Fairbury Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, a director's report, and financial reports, with the only new business being a discussion of CASTL at Auburn Memorial Library.

• Discussion of CASTL at Auburn Memorial Library
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023 meeting
• Approval of financial reports and expenditures
• Public comment opportunity

City Museum

The Fairbury City Museum board met to approve minutes and claims, review the treasurer's and curator's reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items included approving $1,164.83 in January expenses, planning the September car show and grand opening, and discussing a $9,900 sprinkler system estimate. The board also voted to add Jeff Meyer to the board.

• Approved claims totaling $1,164.83, including $828.69 to Fairbury Light & Water and $273 in travel expenses for Mick Suey
• Discussed $9,900 sprinkler system estimate from Superior Water Conditioning; no vote taken
• Voted unanimously to add Jeff Meyer to the board
• Planned 13th annual car show for Sept. 7-8, 2024
• Noted two leaks in the circus room to be checked by Prellwitz Ext.

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a $400,000 funding request for a wastewater treatment plant building. The agenda also includes an interlocal agreement with the Village of Endicott and an oil removal contract.

• $400,000 in additional SLRF funding for WWTP sludge load out building
• Interlocal agreement with Village of Endicott to create South Jefferson land bank
• $10,000 oil removal quote from Tri-State Oil Reclaimers
• Loan forgiveness consideration for 518 N Street
• Resolution 1247 regarding nuisance abatement costs

Public Works Committee

The Fairbury Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the community fireworks display. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the December 5, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion and recommendation regarding the community fireworks display
• Approval of December 5, 2023, minutes