Fremont public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council passed Ordinance 5633 regarding utility salaries and approved several resolutions for new stop signs and a liquor license. The Board of Equalization also levied a special tax for weed and debris removal at one property. Justin Zetterman was appointed as Interim City Engineer/Public Works Director.

• Approved $362.11 special tax for weed and debris removal at 249 W. Washington (8-0)
• Approved Class D Liquor License for OAS, LLC dba Fremont Gas & Market (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-232 for Fremont Fire Department billing and fee schedule (8-0)
• Approved naming the alley by Dodge County Courthouse 'Fred Mytty Way' (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance 5633 Utility Salary Ordinance (8-0)
• Confirmed Justin Zetterman as Interim City Engineer/Public Works Director (8-0)
• Approved 'Stop' sign at 29th Street and Yager Road for westbound traffic (8-0)
• Approved 'Stop' signs at East 19th Street and North Park Ave, N D St, N C St, N Union St, and N Platte St (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended a liability insurance renewal and the installation of a stop sign for City Council approval. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 and accounts payable through December 27, 2022 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve utilities' general and excess liability insurance renewal for $175,433 (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve installation of a stop sign for westbound traffic on 29th Street at Yager Road (3-0)

Business Improvement District

The Board approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022, meeting. Members discussed a list of projects for the BID renewal process and decided to implement a priority survey for board members.

• Approved November 15, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Decided to have Richard Register create a project priority survey for board members

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee approved a triple net lease agreement for the old terminal with CAP. Members discussed runway rehabilitation, the Airport Capital Improvement plan, and the potential for a grass runway.

• Approved November 18th, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved old terminal lease agreement with CAP (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council elected Council Member Jensen as President for a two-year term. The board approved multiple resolutions regarding city equipment, utility infrastructure, and insurance coverage. The Community Development Agency also authorized a certificate of completion for RD Leasing.

• Elected Council Member Jensen as Council President (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-221 qualifying elected officers and their oaths of office (7-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved Resolution 2022-225 to purchase a 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck (7-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved Resolution 2022-226 to purchase two 750 kVA transformers from Sunbelt Solomon (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-222 regarding Open Meetings Act compliance (6-2)
• Approved Resolution 2022-213 for final acceptance of Luther Road South Paving Project (8-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with IAFF to change work cycle to match pay periods (8-0)
• Authorized CDA Chairperson to sign Certificate of Completion for RD Leasing (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended several items to the City Council, including the final acceptance of the Luther Road South Paving Project. The board also recommended new stop signs on E 19th Street and a speed limit change on Johnson Road. Additionally, the board recommended the renewal of a maintenance agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

• Approved November 29, 2022 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve final acceptance of Luther Road South Paving Project (5-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize 2023 NDOT Maintenance Agreement No. 11 renewal (5-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize 2022 NDOT Maintenance Agreement No. 11 Certificate of Compliance (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve additional stop signs on E 19th Street from N Park Ave to N Platte Ave (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve speed limit change for Johnson Road from E Military Ave to E 16th Street (5-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize Mayor to sign NDOT Banner Permit (5-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting. Members received overviews of the fund balance and quarterly report, and discussed the local option sales tax.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved agreements with the State of Nebraska to take over control of US-77. Other actions included awarding a traffic signal design contract and denying a personal fireworks display request.

• Approved Resolution 2022-215 and 2022-216 to accept jurisdictional control of US-77 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-212 awarding design services for 2023 Traffic Signal Improvement Project to JEO Consulting Group, Inc. (8-0)
• Denied Resolution 2022-205 for personal fireworks display at 540 E. 11th Street (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-211 for asbestos abatement at Keene Memorial Library (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-214 for Final Acceptance of West 16th Street Asphalt Overlay Project (8-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-213 regarding Luther Road South Paving Project to next meeting (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Al Sawtelle to Ridge Cemetery Board (7-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved Resolution 2022-207 levying $427.97 special tax for weed/debris removal at 150 S. Main St. (8-0)

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team approved the minutes from August 30 and October 27, 2022. The team reviewed the fund balance and quarterly report, and received updates on executive sessions and the local option sales tax, but no motions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from August 30, 2022 and October 27, 2022 meetings (5-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended several equipment purchases and service agreements to the City Council. The board also recommended the appointment of Justin Zetterman as Street Superintendent for the remainder of 2022 and the 2023 calendar year.

• Recommended $59,630 bid from Sunbelt Solomon for transformers (5-0)
• Recommended 3-year Siemens service agreement at $8,819 per year (5-0)
• Recommended final acceptance of West 16th Street Asphalt Overlay Project for $142,884.20 (5-0)
• Recommended $75,000 agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for traffic signal improvements (5-0)
• Recommended $44,831 purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Justin Zetterman as Street Superintendent for 2022 and 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended authorization for Mayor to sign 2022 Street Superintendent certification (5-0)
• Tabled Luther Road South Paving Project until December 13, 2022

Library Board

The Board approved revisions to the policy manual regarding patron reconsideration requests and lost or damaged materials. The board also voted to cancel the December 19, 2022 meeting.

• Approved addressing the body as 'Library Board' in the policy manual (5-0)
• Approved policy manual changes to patron suggestions and reconsideration requests (5-0)
• Cancelled December 19, 2022 meeting; next meeting set for January 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved new policy sections under Lost and Damaged Materials regarding credit cards, replacement items, and pests (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 21, 2022 meeting. Members discussed various terminal maintenance needs and potential hangar developments, though no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved October 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Business Improvement District

The Board approved spending up to $300 per quarter for a newsletter and $50 per month for translation. A proposal for a $10,000 marketing plan failed due to a lack of a second. The Board also accepted the resignation of Jerry Johnson.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2022 (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jerry Johnson (7-1)
• Approved up to $300 per quarter for a newsletter and $50 per month for translation (7-0)
• Rejected Ryan's $10,000 advertising proposal (failed due to no second)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation and discuss the Dodge County — Elkhorn Township Drainage Improvement project. No substantive decisions or votes were made regarding the project.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will meet to discuss a board vacancy and receive reports from the secretary, treasurer, sexton, and Parks and Recreation. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion: Vacancy of Cemetery Board
• Treasurer's Report by Kim Beam
• Jeff Hively Sexton Report
• Connie Giese Parks and Recreation Report

The Board approved the Secretary and Treasurer reports. Members discussed a board vacancy, the cemetery house design, and a legal matter regarding a monument straightening bid from West Point Monument LLC.

• Approved Secretary Report (4-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a guaranteed maximum price for a construction bid package and a rebate for a film production. The council also authorized several resolutions regarding public safety equipment, grant applications, and utility insurance.

• Approved Resolution 2022-204 amending MCL Construction contract for Bid Package #2 GMP (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-203 for Film Incentive Program Rebate to I Am A Man The Film, LLC (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2022-202 for Keno Grant awards (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-198 to purchase one Zoll X-Series Heart monitor/Defibrillator (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-197 contract with PS Rad Com LLC for Public Safety radio system administration (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-205 for Department of Utilities property insurance renewal (6-0)
• Approved license applications for Aqua Dream Pods LLC, ALFAS Drilling, and Progressive Builder (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-206 for MainStreet Christmas Walk parking lot and street closure (6-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended that the City Council approve a property insurance renewal proposal. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022, October 25, 2022, and accounts payable through November 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve property insurance renewal for Department of Utilities from November 27, 2022 to November 27, 2023 in the amount of $1,013,438 (5-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The board approved a request for the Antique Car Club to host shows at John C. Fremont Park and granted fee reductions for school and non-profit events at Christensen Field. Members also agreed to a temporary land-use arrangement for shot put and discus activities. Discussions were held regarding future lease agreements for baseball organizations and facility maintenance.

• Approved Antique Car Club request to host shows at John C. Fremont Park (May–September)
• Approved fee reduction for Fremont Bergan Schools post-prom use of Christensen Field
• Approved fee reduction for Duet Christmas party use of Christensen Field
• Approved temporary use of land west of splash station for FPS shot put and discus
• Approved moving Midland and Nighthawks/Ladyhawks organizations to different fields after 2023 seasons

Local Option Review Team

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Only one member was present, while six members were absent.

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee recommended that the City Council approve a film incentive rebate. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 30, 2022 meeting.

• Approved August 30, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Local Option Economic Development Film Incentive Rebate of 30% of eligible local expenditures, not to exceed $265,692, for I Am a Man The Film, LLC (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 5632 regarding government salaries and affirmed an emergency declaration for street repairs at 5th and Park Street. The council also approved several right-of-way agreements and a $33,000 grant for a heart monitor/defibrillator. The Community Development Agency approved an amendment to the RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement.

• Approved Ordinance 5632 to approve Government Salary (7-0)
• Affirmed Emergency Declaration for 5th & Park street repair expenses (7-0)
• Approved $33,000 Debby Durham Family Foundation Grant for a heart monitor/defibrillator (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-192 ROW agreement with Gavilon Group LLC (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-193 ROW agreement with Structural Component Systems, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-194 ROW agreement with Steven R. Hasebroock et al. (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-191 amendment to RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-001 amendment to RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the September meeting minutes with amendments and formed a committee to explore private donations and construction costs for a new FBO hangar, voting 9-0. The committee will report to a City Council study session on January 10, 2023. Other items discussed included terminal project updates, runway rehab scheduling, and grass runway development, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes with amendments (all yes)
• Formed committee to study private donations and construction costs for FBO hangar (9-0)

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will meet to review previous minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a vacancy on the Cemetery Board.

• Discussion of Cemetery Board vacancy
• Secretary Report on June Board Meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report by Kim Beam
• Jeff Hively Sexton Report
• Connie Giese Parks and Recreation Report

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will meet to conduct business including officer elections and reports from various departments. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Keno grant application and a vacancy on the Cemetery Board.

• Election of Officers
• Discussion: Keno Grant Application
• Discussion: Vacancy of Cemetery Board
• CIP- House RFP

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will meet to review reports from the Secretary and Treasurer. The agenda includes an introduction of Nicholas Hansen as the new Director of Parks and Recreation and a discussion regarding the IRS Determination Letter for the association.

• Introduction of Nicholas Hansen as new Director of Parks and Recreation
• Discussion of IRS Determination Letter 501c Ridge Cemetery
• Secretary Report on December Board Meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report by Kim Beam
• Parks and Recreation Report by Connie Giese