Fremont public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
The Utility and Infrastructure Board will review several infrastructure bids and contract amendments. This includes considering a bid for the Lift Station Replacement 2024 and a contract for the Jack Sutton Sidewalk Project. The board will also consider vehicle purchases and paving project change orders.
- Bid award to Penro Construction for Lift Station Replacement 2024
- Contract award to J.F. Concrete Partners for Jack Sutton Sidewalk Project
- Engineering services contract amendment with JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
- Purchase of a 1-Ton SRW 4x4 truck from Sid Dillion Chevrolet
- Change orders for Lincoln Avenue and Howard St South paving projects
City Council
The council will hold public hearings regarding the rezoning and annexation of properties for Brooks Hollow Third Addition and Hill's Farm. The agenda also includes discussions on retirement benefit changes for police and fire personnel and the use of general fund reserves for library expansion.
- Rezoning and annexation of property at the extension of Heatherwood Dr.
- Annexation of property southeast of Hills Farm Rd. and BNSF railroad
- Contract with Penro Construction for Industrial Park Lift Station replacement at 1440 W. 23rd St.
- Use of general fund reserves to complete Library Expansion Project funding
- Sale of property in Christensen Business Park to Nebraska ARMES Aviation, LLC
Building Code Advisory & Appeals Board
The Building Code Advisory & Appeals Board will discuss appointing a chair and vice-chair. The meeting includes discussions on adopting the 2023 National Electric Code and reviewing local amendments. Members will also discuss procedures for citizens to appeal code interpretations.
- Appointment of board chair and vice-chair
- Adoption of the 2023 National Electric Code (NEC)
- Review of current and proposed local amendments to the NEC
- Procedures for citizens to appeal Building Department code interpretations
Local Option Review Team
The Local Option Review Team will review an LB 840 application from Rail Modal Group regarding cold storage facility expansion. Staff recommends a $250,000 award with specific job retention and creation requirements. The team will also review the current fund balance.
- Review of LB 840 application from Rail Modal Group
- Staff recommendation for $250,000 economic development award
- Review of Local Option Fund balance
City Council
The City Council and Community Development Agency will review a third amendment to the RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement involving $47,500 in TIF indebtedness. The meeting also includes appointments for the Fire Department and Airport Advisory Committee, along with various city lease approvals.
- Third amendment to RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement with $47,500 TIF indebtedness
- Appointment of Ethan Hergert as Firefighter/EMT
- Approval of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Fremont Beer Fest agreement
- Lease agreement for Quonset storage at Fremont Golf Club
- Special Designated License for an outdoor event at Ilgenfritz Parking Lot