Hebron public meetings in 2021

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will meet after a special use permit hearing to approve routine claims, including payments for electric service, cardboard rent, and a fire department ice machine, and to consider a purchase agreement for the Hartley acquisition, authorizing the mayor to sign.

• Approve November 2021 claims
• Claim for Hebron Electric and A/C: $441.61
• Claim for Robert Dodes for Cardboard Rent: $80.00
• Hebron Volunteer Fire Department: 1/2 payment of Ice Machine - $1,968.39
• Hartley Acquisition: purchase agreement and authorization for mayor to sign

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council met on December 6, 2021, to finalize the 2019 Hebron Electrical Distribution System Improvements project by approving a final payment of $89,919.58 to Valley Corporation. The body also reviewed and potentially approved a series of ordinances regulating animals, including breed restrictions and penalties, and held public hearings regarding nuisance properties at specific addresses. Additionally, the council discussed new fee structures for building permits and the appointment of key city officials.

• Approve final payment of $89,919.58 to Valley Corporation for the 2019 Hebron Electrical Distribution System Improvements project
• Review and possible approval of Ordinances #944-947 regulating animals, limiting dog/cat numbers, and prohibiting dangerous dog breeds
• Public hearings held for nuisance properties at 1223 and 1225 Lincoln Ave. and 340 South 6th Street
• Proposed building permit fees: $25 for projects under $5,000, $50 for $5,001-$19,999, and $100 for $20,000 and above
• Proposed Zoning Administrator payment of $400.00 per month

The Hebron City Council approved the final payment of $89,919.58 to Valley Corporation for the 2019 Electrical Distribution System Improvements project and accepted the certificate of substantial completion. They also passed Ordinance #943 establishing electric rates, tabled nuisance properties at 1223/1225 Lincoln Ave. and 340 South 6th Street until January, and approved a demolition reimbursement program. In new business, the council approved 2022 appointments, including Alex Medina as Treasurer, Jana Tietjen as Clerk, and Murray Law as City Attorney, and set a $1,000 spending limit for the fire department without prior approval.

• Approved final payment of $89,919.58 to Valley Corporation for electrical project
• Approved Ordinance #943 establishing electric rates
• Tabled nuisance properties at 1223/1225 Lincoln Ave. and 340 South 6th Street until January
• Approved demolition reimbursement program (up to 75% of cost, max $2,500)
• Approved TCEDA dues of $6,500 with monthly updates
• Approved 2022 appointments: Treasurer, Clerk, City Attorney
• Approved fire department spending limit of $1,000 without prior approval
• Approved CDBG Downtown Revitalization extension requests to June 1, 2022

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting on Nov. 8, 2021, to consider a special use permit request from Blue Valley Lutheran Homes to rezone from Residential Low to Residential Medium to allow multi-family dwellings. The council will also approve October 2021 claims and a $21.06 claim for Hebron Electric and A/C, then adjourn.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes to change zoning from Residential Low to Residential Medium for multi-family dwellings
• Approve October 2021 claims
• Approve claim for Hebron Electric and A/C: $21.06

The Hebron City Council approved a special use permit requested by Blue Valley Lutheran Homes to rezone the old care home property from Residential Low to Residential Medium, allowing multi-family dwellings. The council also approved the October 2021 claims list and a separate claim for Hebron Electric and A/C for $21.06. All votes were unanimous, with Councilmember Dodes absent and Councilmember Timmerman abstaining on the electric claim.

• Approved special use permit for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes to change old care home property from Residential Low to Residential Medium (5-0)
• Approved October 2021 claims list, excluding Hebron Electric and A/C (5-0)
• Approved claim for Hebron Electric and A/C for $21.06 (4-0-1, Timmerman abstained)

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, receiving updates from law enforcement and shop employees, and holding a second reading of an ordinance to establish electric rates. The agenda also includes discussions on nuisances, a subdivision request, personnel, property acquisition, and various other items.

• Second reading of Ordinance #943 establishing electric rate
• Request for subdivision by Dan Fink
• Health insurance renewal with Blue Flex Plan, no increase for 2022
• Purchase of Chromebooks for council at $350-$375
• Utility billing software from Central Square Technologies totaling $8,641.86

The Hebron City Council held the second reading of Ordinance #943 establishing electric rates, approved a waiver for a small subdivision at 610 Barger Ave., and approved multiple CDBG Downtown Revitalization Program applications. The council also approved the 2022 health insurance renewal, liquor license renewals, a digital sign for Thayer County Health Services, and a payment for utility billing software. Several items were discussed without formal action, including nuisance enforcement, tree replacement, security cameras, and a dog and cat ordinance.

• Second reading of Ordinance #943 establishing electric rates held
• Approved subdivision waiver for 610 Barger Ave. (6-0)
• Approved CDBG project plan/cost change for Dan Werner ($21,685.02)
• Approved CDBG project plan/cost change for By Design ($100,851.35)
• Approved Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue Flex Plan 2022 with no cost increase
• Approved liquor license renewals for Brand X Saloon, Hebron Liquor, Central Market
• Approved digital sign for Thayer County Health Services (5-0, Luongo abstained)
• Approved $8,641.86 payment to Central Square Technologies

Park Board Agenda

The Parks & Rec Board will review financial reports, 2021 mowing totals, and the status of mulch for Roosevelt Playground. The board will also discuss summer recreation mowing and consider approving a field conditioner purchase.

• Review 2021 Mowing Totals
• Update on Roosevelt Playground Mulch
• Approve Purchase of Field Conditioner for Summer Rec
• Review Hebron Tree Service Bid from City
• Summer Rec Director Position Advertising

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will meet after a budget hearing to approve September 2021 claims, including payments for electrical work and cardboard storage, and to consider a bid for cottonwood tree removal at Riverside Park. The meeting is open to the public and follows the Open Meetings Act.

• Approve September 2021 Claims
• Claim for Hebron Electric and A/C: $593.96 for electrical work
• Claim for Robert Dodes: $80.00 for cardboard storage
• Cottonwood tree removal at Riverside Park: approve bid

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the first reading of Ordinance #943 to set electric rates, health insurance renewal, and city insurance bids. They will also discuss nuisance properties, dog and cat licenses, landfill reimbursement, and contract cleaning, among other updates.

• First Reading Ordinance #943 Electric Rate
• Health Insurance Renewal
• City Insurance Bid
• Southeast Nebraska Development District Membership renewal $2,049.00
• Nuisance Discussion (Rita/Kyle, Kurk/Tim, Tyler/Robert)

The Hebron City Council approved sending nuisance letters for three properties, authorized the mayor to sign grant documents for the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program, and approved a $2,049 payment for the Southeast Nebraska Development District membership. The first reading of an electric rate ordinance was held, and several items were discussed without formal action.

• Approved sending nuisance letter to 340 S 6th for public hearing on Nov. 1 (5-0)
• Approved sending nuisance letter to 133 South 7th for public hearing on Nov. 1 (5-0)
• Approved sending nuisance letter to 1223 Lincoln Ave. for public hearing on Nov. 1 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign 21-TFHO-36016 NAHTF Grant Documents (5-0)
• Approved $2,049 payment for 2021-2022 Southeast Nebraska Development District membership (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance #943 establishing electric rates

Park Board Agenda

The Hebron Parks & Rec Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing financials, and introducing Alex Medina. They will vote on pool manager purchases up to $1,000 and mulch for Roosevelt Park playground, and discuss flag football, weed control, and appointing duties.

• Approve Pool Manager Purchases up to $1,000
• Approve Mulch to Roosevelt Park Playground Area
• Address Weed Pressure in Parks
• Flag Football Update
• Appoint Duties/Point of Contacts

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will meet after a budget hearing to discuss and possibly approve a 1% increase in restricted funds authority, the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, and the property tax request resolution. They will also approve August 2021 claims, including specific payments for electrical work and a softball association fee reimbursement.

• 1% increase in restricted funds authority
• 2021-2022 fiscal year budget approval
• Resolution #2021-6: property tax request
• Approve August 2021 claims
• Claim for Hebron Electric and A/C: $108.78 electrical work; Claim for Kurk Wiedel: $300.00 softball association fees

The Hebron City Council approved the 2021-22 fiscal year budget with total expenditures of $9,909,250.00, and approved Resolution #2021-6 setting the property tax request at $351,923 for the General Fund and $104,631 for the Bond Fund. The council also approved a 1% increase in the 2021-2022 Restricted Funds Limitation. All votes were unanimous among present members, with two members absent.

• Approved a 1% increase in the 2021-2022 Restricted Funds Limitation.
• Approved the 2021-22 fiscal year budget with total expenditures of $9,909,250.00.
• Approved Resolution #2021-6 setting the property tax request at $351,923 for the General Fund and $104,631 for the Bond Fund.
• Approved the August 2021 claims list, excluding claims for Hebron Electric and A/C and Kurk Wiedel.
• Approved a claim for Hebron Electric and A/C for $108.78 for electrical work.
• Approved a claim for Kurk Wiedel for $300.00 reimbursement for softball association fees.

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will meet on September 16, 2021, to discuss and approve the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, a 1% increase in restricted funds authority, and a property tax request resolution. They will also approve claims for August 2021, including payments for electrical work and a softball association fee reimbursement.

• 1% Increase in Restricted Funds Authority - discussion and approval
• City of Hebron 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget - discussion and approval
• Resolution #2021-6 – 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Property Tax Request - discussion and approval
• Approve August 2021 Claims
• Claim for Hebron Electric and A/C - $108.78 for electrical work

The Hebron City Council met on September 13, 2021, and held a public hearing on the proposed budget statement. CPA Brian Blobaum presented the budget, and public comment was heard. The hearing was closed, and the meeting adjourned without any formal vote on the budget itself.

• Closed public hearing on proposed budget (motion by Luongo, seconded by Pickering)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 p.m. (motion by Timmerman, seconded by Wiedel; carried with 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions)

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will hold its regular meeting on Sept. 8, 2021, covering routine approvals, a third reading of an annexation ordinance, a public hearing on the 1- and 6-year road and street plan, and several financial items including grant applications and insurance renewal. The agenda also includes updates on nuisance properties, a potential one-way street change, and discussions on rental rates, budget billing, and dog/cat licenses.

• 3rd reading of Ordinance #942 to annex land between corporate limits and Hwy 81 north of 85 H Spur
• Public hearing and resolution for 1 & 6 Year Road and Street Plan
• Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant applications: 2021-1 $4,100, 2021-2 $7,003.75, and amendment to $8,380.50
• Dental and Vision Insurance renewal with no rate increase for 2021-2022
• Excavator loan final payment of $17,267.02

The Hebron City Council approved the final reading of Ordinance #942 to annex land between the city limits and Highway 81 north of the 85 H Spur. They also adopted the 1 and 6 Year Road and Street Plan (Resolution 2021-4) and authorized the mayor to sign the annual compliance form (Resolution 2021-5). Several other actions were taken, including approving grant amendments, insurance renewal, and a final loan payment.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance #942 to annex land north of 13th Street (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-4, the 1 and 6 Year Road and Street Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-5 authorizing mayor to sign annual compliance form (5-0)
• Approved amending Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant 2020-5 to $8,380.50 (5-0)
• Approved Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant 2021-1 for $4,100 (5-0)
• Approved Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant 2021-2 for $7,003.75 (5-0)
• Approved dental and vision insurance renewal with no rate increase (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $17,267.02 on excavator loan (5-0)

Park Board Agenda

The Hebron Parks & Rec Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review financials, and discuss several park and recreation items. The board will consider adding mulch to the Roosevelt Park playground area, receive a flag football update, and conduct a 2021 review of the summer rec director.

• Add mulch to Roosevelt Park playground area
• Flag football program update
• Summer Rec Director 2021 review
• Review of financials

The Hebron Park Board approved the minutes from the July 1 and July 19 meetings and the financial reports. They discussed adding mulch to the Roosevelt playground, trash cleanup, a proposed flag football league, and pool preparations for next summer. No major contracts or policy changes were approved; most items were informational or directed for future action.

• Approved minutes from July 1 and July 19 meetings
• Approved financial reports
• Discussed adding mulch to Roosevelt playground; Lance Pachta to contact playground company for cost
• Discussed trash removal and cleanup at the park; city to pick up trash daily
• Flag football league update; more info at next meeting
• Pool manager to provide needs list and to-do list for next summer; lifeguard hiring to begin early 2022
• Discussed potential purchases (iPads, benches, bike racks) before October using this year's budget

Council Meetings

The Hebron Mayor and City Council will meet on August 9, 2021, to approve July 2021 claims, including a Watson Construction claim and a $296.97 Napa claim for the old ambulance, and to consider a cost-of-living increase for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve July 2021 claims
• Approve July claims for Watson Construction
• Approve claim for Napa totaling $296.97 for old ambulance
• Consider cost-of-living increase for 2021-2022 fiscal year

The Hebron City Council approved a 3% cost-of-living wage increase for city employees effective October 1, 2021. They also approved the July 2021 claims list (excluding Watson Construction) and a final $4,200 payment to Watson Construction for the concession stand. A motion to disapprove NAPA claims for the old ambulance ($296.97) was carried, meaning the claims were not approved. All votes were 4-0 with two members absent.

• Approved 3% cost-of-living wage increase for city employees (4-0)
• Approved July 2021 claims list excluding Watson Construction (4-0)
• Approved final Watson Construction bill of $4,200 for concession stand (4-0)
• Disapproved NAPA claims for old ambulance totaling $296.97 (3-1)

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the second reading of an ordinance to annex land near Highway 81, a special liquor license for RW's during the Thayer County 150th Celebration, and a 5% increase in the property tax levy allocation to the Airport Authority. The council will also review department budgets, approve a fine schedule, and discuss a nuisance property at 715 Union Ave. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• 2nd reading of Ordinance #942 to annex land between existing limits and Hwy 81 right of way north of 85 H Spur
• Special designated liquor license for RW's for Thayer County 150th Celebration with street closure
• Request to increase property tax levy allocation to Airport Authority by 5% ($25,555.00)
• Approve fine schedule
• Resolution #2021-4 for improvements to Hebron Sports Complex concession stand, lights, and public restroom

The Hebron City Council approved a $170,000 loan for improvements to the sports complex concession stand, lights, and restrooms, and approved several other items including a special liquor license for a county celebration, a property tax allocation to the airport authority, and a decision to keep the pool closed until spring 2022. The council also approved an annexation ordinance on second reading, a fine schedule update, and various other administrative actions.

• Approved $170,000 loan for sports complex improvements (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #942 annexing land north of 13th Street
• Approved special liquor license for RW's for Thayer County 150th Celebration (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Thayer County 150th Celebration (5-0)
• Approved $25,555 allocation to Airport Authority (5-0)
• Approved updated fine schedule (5-0)
• Authorized cleanup of nuisance property at 715 Union Ave, cost assessed to owners (5-0)
• Approved amended LB840 Contractors Lot Reimbursement Grant program (5-0)

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council is meeting to decide on multiple CDBG Downtown Revitalization grant applications for various properties, with most approved and one disapproved. The council will also amend program dates, approve LB840 lot reimbursements, and make appointments.

• Approve CDBG grants: 232 S 4th St. ($36,292.10), 341 Lincoln Ave. ($74,696.00), 130 S 3rd St. ($43,800.34), 429 Lincoln Ave. ($22,657.60), 110 S 5th St. ($6,279.10), 137-141-145 N 4th St. ($85,362.92), 317 Lincoln Ave. ($19,985.00), 428 Lincoln Ave. ($35,266.00), 140 Lincoln Ave. ($96,035.54), 436 Lincoln Ave. ($12,750.00), 105 N. 4th St. ($12,600), 433 Lincoln Ave. ($9,288.98)
• Disapprove CDBG application for 432 Lincoln Ave. (roof only)
• Amend CDBG Downtown Revitalization guidelines dates for period 2 (open Jan 3, 2022; deadline Feb 11, 2022)
• Approve LB840 Lot Reimbursement Applications 2021-1 and 2021-2
• Approve City Treasurer appointment and bank signing authority; replace LB840 committee member; appoint Deb Bulin as Pool Manager with $40 certificate payment

The Hebron City Council approved 14 CDBG Downtown Revitalization grant applications totaling over $455,000 for properties on Lincoln Ave. and other downtown streets, and disapproved one application at 432 Lincoln Ave. The council also approved amended program dates for period 2, LB840 lot reimbursements, a new city treasurer, an LB840 committee replacement, and a pool manager appointment.

• Approved 14 CDBG Downtown Revitalization grants totaling $455,000+ (all 5-0)
• Disapproved CDBG grant for 432 Lincoln Ave. (roof-only ineligible)
• Approved amended CDBG period 2 dates and deadlines (5-0)
• Approved LB840 Contractor Lot Reimbursement Applications 2021-1 and 2021-2 (5-0)
• Approved Alex Medina as City Treasurer with bank authorizations (5-0)
• Approved Pat O'Callahan to LB840 Committee replacing Bonnie Priefert (5-0)
• Approved Deb Bulin as Pool Manager and $40 certificate payment (5-0)

Park Board Agenda

The Parks & Rec Board will meet to review financial reports and update the 2021-2022 budget. The board will also consider wrapping wood columns on the concession stand and discuss the Pool Manager position wage.

• Approve wrapping of wood columns on concession stand
• Discuss Pool Manager position wage
• Update 2021-2022 budget
• Review financials

The Hebron Park Board approved a $14.50 hourly wage for the pool manager, as motioned by Lance Pachta and seconded by Zach Renz. Financial reports were approved with a correction to move field chalk expenses from one budget line to another. The board discussed wrapping wood columns at the concession stand but took no action, deciding to explore options and pricing. The budget for summer rec, parks, and the pool was reviewed and finalized for approval next year.

• Approved $14.50 hourly wage for pool manager
• Approved financial reports with correction of field chalk coding
• Reviewed and finalized budget for summer rec, parks, and pool
• Deferred approval of June meeting minutes to next meeting
• Discussed wrapping wood columns at concession; no decision made

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council approved Ordinance #940 establishing a tree dump and Ordinance #941 regulating traffic on the 4th Street Bridge. It also gave first reading to Ordinance #942 to annex land north of the 85 H Spur, and approved a building removal agreement for 417 Lincoln Ave. The council approved the 2022 law enforcement contract with Thayer County, including a $141,552 payment for 2021.

• Approved Ordinance #940 establishing and controlling a tree dump with penalties for violations.
• Approved Ordinance #941 regulating and restricting traffic over the 4th Street Bridge.
• Gave first reading to Ordinance #942 to annex contiguous lands between existing limits and Hwy 81 right of way north of the 85 H Spur.
• Approved a building removal agreement between the property owner and the city for a portion of the building at 417 Lincoln Ave.
• Approved the 2022 law enforcement contract with Thayer County, including the 2021 payment of $141,552.00.
• Approved the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes.

Park Board Agenda

The Hebron Parks & Rec Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing financials. They will also discuss the pool manager position and receive an update on the concessions stand.

• Review financials
• Discuss pool manager position
• Update on concessions stand

The Hebron Park Board met on July 1, 2021, and approved the minutes from the April meeting. They discussed the pool manager position, noting one application received and two other individuals being contacted. The board also heard that the concession stand would be ready for the District Ball Tournaments starting July 23rd.

• Approved the April meeting minutes
• Discussed pool manager applications; one received, two others contacted
• Noted concession stand will be ready for District Ball Tournaments on July 23rd

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council approved several actions, including authorizing a bid up to $70,000 for a 2013 F550 truck, approving a $19,905 purchase of an air compressor for the fire department, and allowing the library to move to Phase 3 for full service. The council also approved a lift station loan payment, appointed Lynn Johnson to the Airport Authority Board, and granted Marv's Fireworks a retail license. Two nuisance properties were removed from the list after owners addressed issues.

• Authorized bid up to $70,000 for 2013 F550 truck (6-0)
• Approved $19,905 for Feld Fire Legacy Compressor (6-0)
• Authorized library Phase 3 full service (6-0)
• Approved $11,855.96 principal, $2,979.07 interest, $1,986.05 fees for lift station loan (6-0)
• Appointed Lynn Johnson to Airport Authority Board (6-0)
• Approved Marv's Fireworks retail license (6-0)
• Approved denying sewer maintenance assistance to other communities except emergencies (6-0)
• Removed 535 Eads Ave and 721 Union Ave from nuisance list

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council approved the Blue Bison Class I liquor license after a public hearing with no opposition. It also waived certain International Building Code fire wall and skylight requirements for the Thayer Central School addition, and approved the purchase of a used dump truck. Several other routine items, including claims, licenses, and insurance, were approved.

• Approved Blue Bison Class I liquor license (6-0)
• Waived IBC fire wall and skylight requirements for Thayer Central School (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 1999 GMC dump truck for $21,000 (6-0)
• Approved April 2021 claims list (6-0)
• Approved Hebron Electric and A/C bills for $1,136.52 (5-0, Timmerman abstained)
• Approved Watson Construction bill for $9,205.00 (5-0, Watson abstained)
• Approved 2021-2022 electrician and plumber licenses (5-0, Timmerman abstained)
• Approved May 2021-April 2022 liquor licenses (6-0)

Park Board Agenda

The Hebron Parks & Rec Board will meet to approve summer recreation position hires, a popcorn machine purchase, a one-year extension for the pool mowing contract, and advertising for a pool manager. They will also receive updates on the pool, sand volleyball courts, ballfield lights, concession stand, and flag football, and consider grass removal on Field 3.

• Approve Summer Rec Position Hires
• Approve Purchase of Popcorn Machine
• Approve One Year Extension Option for Pool Mowing Contract
• Approve Advertising for Pool Manager Position & Finalize Job Description
• Approve Grass Removal on Field 3

The Hebron Park Board approved summer recreation hires, a new popcorn machine for $1,024.94, and advertising for a pool manager. They also set a policy to keep sand volleyball courts closed until construction is complete, and tabled the mowing contract extension until pool completion.

• Approved summer rec hires (motion carried)
• Approved popcorn machine purchase for $1,024.94 (motion carried)
• Approved advertising for Pool Manager for 2021/2022 (motion carried)
• Approved grass removal on field 3 for 2022 season (motion carried)
• Set policy: no sand volleyball until concession stand construction complete and sand leveled
• Tabled mowing contract extension until pool completion
• Requested monthly expense breakdown in spreadsheet form from treasurer

Park Board Agenda

The Hebron Parks & Rec Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, changing board members, and discussing summer recreation staffing. They will set the Summer Rec Director's salary, discuss and approve part-time summer positions, and authorize the director to make purchases. The board will also get updates on the concession stand and pool, and consider approving a point-of-sale system for the concession stand.

• Summer Rec Director salary discussion
• Part-time summer positions discussion and approval
• Authorization for Summer Rec Director to make purchases
• Update on concession stand and approval of point-of-sale system
• Update on pool

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council approved a $7,050 roof replacement bid from Watson Construction LLC for City Hall, funded from the Sales Tax fund. They also declared 715 Union Ave. a nuisance due to an unlicensed camper and debris. The council pre-approved mid-month utility bills, appointed Cory Clark to the Airport Authority Board, authorized the fire department to seek ambulance bids, and approved new bank accounts for departmental funds. No action was taken on removing no parking signs on 6th Street.

• Approved $7,050 City Hall roof bid from Watson Construction LLC (6-0)
• Declared 715 Union Ave. a nuisance property (6-0)
• Pre-approved Norris Public Power and Verizon bills due mid-month (6-0)
• Appointed Cory Clark to Airport Authority Board (6-0, Pickering absent)
• Authorized fire department to start ambulance bid process (6-0, Pickering absent)
• Approved new Hebron Volunteer Fire Dept. members Tanner Jazwick, Zach Mumm, Trevor Sloane (6-0)
• Approved new bank accounts at Thayer County Bank for Utilities, LB840, Pool Sales Tax, CCCFF Pool Grant (6-0)
• Approved closing Stastny Community Center account at Thayer County Bank, opening new one at Bruning State Bank (6-0)

Park Board Agenda

The Hebron Parks & Rec Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and board reorganization, and will discuss the summer recreation director position, ballfield lights, and the concession stand. No decisions are noted on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Summer Rec Director Position
• Ballfield Lights
• Concession Stand
• Board Reorganization

The Hebron Park Board approved its minutes, reorganized leadership with Lance Pachta as President, Bryan Solomon as Treasurer, and Lori Werner as Secretary, and approved a job description and wage for a Summer Recreation Director. The board also discussed ball field lights, concession stand construction, and a POS system for concessions, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Approved board reorganization: Lance Pachta (President), Bryan Solomon (Treasurer), Lori Werner (Secretary)
• Approved Summer Recreation Director job description and wage; Josh Lanik to prepare document
• Discussed ball field lights; no action, waiting on more information
• Discussed concession stand construction; funding secured for stand but not crow's nest

Council Meetings

The Hebron Mayor and City Council will meet to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on a nuisance property at 337 Lincoln Ave., final readings of ordinances addressing vacant and dangerous structures, and appointments to city positions and committees. The agenda also includes resolutions on a physician medical director agreement and a uniform complaint policy, as well as approval of a downtown revitalization grant program.

• Public hearing on nuisance property at 337 Lincoln Ave.
• Final reading of Ordinance #937 (vacant buildings) and Ordinance #938 (dangerous/unfit structures)
• Resolution 2021-2: Agreement for Physician Medical Director (Dr. Hubl) for Hebron Volunteer Fire Dept., Feb 2021–Jan 31, 2025
• Approve LB840 Hebron Commercial Downtown Block Grant Assistance Program & MOU
• Designate Thayer County Bank and Bruning State Bank as city depositories

The Hebron City Council approved Ordinance #938 regulating dangerous and unfit structures, but a final reading of Ordinance #937 on vacant buildings failed on a 3-2 vote. The council also approved Resolution 2021-1 establishing a uniform complaint policy for municipal utility customers, appointed Murray Law as City Attorney for 2021, and approved a $9,364.50 final payment for the Hebron Liquor LB840 grant.

• Approved Ordinance #938 regulating dangerous and unfit structures (6-0)
• Rejected Ordinance #937 regulating vacant buildings (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2021-1 for uniform utility complaint policy (6-0)
• Appointed Murray Law as City Attorney for 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-2 appointing Dr. Hubl as medical director for fire dept. (6-0)
• Approved Thayer County Bank and Bruning State Bank as city depositories (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $9,364.50 for LB840 grant to Hebron Liquor (6-0)
• Appointed Natalie Marsh and Julie Deepe to Downtown Revitalization Committee (6-0)