Hebron public meetings in 2025

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will consider and vote on a series of expense claims for November 2025. Items include a $107.42 claim from Central Market, an additional $1,661.42 payment to the Foundation for Thayer County Health Guild, and claims for Hebron Electric & A/C, demolition costs for Jerry Hopkins, and YAC expenses for benches and trash cans. The council will also approve the November 2025 claims list, excluding the Hebron Electric and Central Market claims.

• Approve Central Market claim – $107.42
• Approve additional payment to Foundation for Thayer County Health Guild – $1,661.42
• Approve claim for Hebron Electric & A/C (amount not specified)
• Approve claim for Jerry Hopkins demolition costs (amount not specified)
• Approve YAC expenses for benches and trash cans (amount not specified)

The council voted to approve the November 2025 claims list, except for Central Market claims. It also approved a $107.42 claim for Central Market, a $5,400 partial demolition payment to J.L. Hopken Company, a $1,661.42 payment to the Foundation for Thayer County Health Services, and $6,971 for benches and trash cans in Willard Park. All motions carried with the same four affirmative votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 a.m.

• Approved November 2025 claims list (excluding Central Market) – motion carried
• Approved Central Market claim for $107.42 – motion carried
• Approved partial demolition payment to J.L. Hopken Company for $5,400.00 – motion carried
• Approved additional payment to Foundation for Thayer County Health Services for $1,661.42 – motion carried
• Approved purchase of benches and trash cans for Willard Park for $6,971.00 – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 a.m. – motion carried

Council Meetings

The City Council will consider a final reading of Ordinance #981 to establish new sewer rates. The meeting includes several public nuisance hearings, a zoning change request, and the appointment of city officials and committee members.

• Final reading of Ordinance #981 establishing new sewer rates
• Zoning change request from Residential Estates to General Commercial for Lot 1 in SE4SW4
• EMT Certification tuition approval of $1,300.00 for Baylen Edelman, Nash Ricker, and Tanner Broers
• Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant payments to Cacy Enterprises, LLC ($2,832.50) and Holly Richardson dba Knead Therapy ($1,250.67)
• Nebraska Dept. of Environmental Energy payment for Lift Station Project totaling $16,271.27

The Hebron City Council approved Ordinance #981, establishing new monthly sewer rates effective Jan. 1‑Dec. 31, 2026. Council members elected Kyle Timmerman as Council President. The council also approved a residential‑to‑commercial zoning change, several grant payments, EMT tuition, a lift‑station payment and key city appointments.

• Approved Ordinance #981 establishing new sewer rates for 2026 (motion carried)
• Elected Kyle Timmerman as Council President (motion carried)
• Approved zoning change from Residential Estates to Commercial on Lot 1 SE4SW4 (motion carried)
• Approved $2,832.50 Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant to Cacy Enterprises, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved $1,250.67 Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant to Holly Richardson dba Knead Therapy (motion carried)
• Approved $3,900 tuition for Baylen Edelman, Nash Rickers, and Tanner Broers to attend EMT certification (motion carried)
• Approved lift‑station payment of $16,271.27 to NE Dept. of Environmental Energy (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 appointments of City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney and City Physician (motion carried)

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance #981 establishing new sewer rates. The meeting also includes approvals of several financial items, a geotechnical consultant contract for wastewater lagoon soil investigation, multiple public nuisance hearings, and a tree‑placement purchase for the parks. Additional agenda items cover routine reports, minutes approval, and a fire department personnel appointment.

• Second reading of Ordinance #981 establishing new sewer rates
• Approve John Deere Financial JD 324L payment of $23,087.73
• Approve Public Safety Bond payment: $15,000 principal and $2,848.75 interest
• Approve Pool Bond payment: $150,000 principal and $11,743.75 interest
• Select geotechnical consultant for soil investigation of new wastewater lagoons (work due Dec 31, 2025)

The council held the second reading of Ordinance #981, establishing a tiered monthly sewer fee schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved a geotechnical consultant contract for the new wastewater lagoon, and authorized several bond and grant payments for public safety, the community pool, and downtown revitalization. Additional approvals included a tree‑planting budget for the sports complex and the mayor’s authority to sign the year‑end street superintendent certification.

• Approved minutes from October meetings (motion carried)
• Second reading of Ordinance #981 establishing monthly sewer rates (no vote recorded)
• Approved Mid‑State Engineering & Testing as geotechnical consultant for wastewater lagoon ($41,497) (motion carried)
• Approved public safety bond payment for City #30 pumper truck ($17,848.75) (motion carried)
• Approved pool bond payment ($161,743.75) (motion carried)
• Approved DTR Downtown Revitalization Grant extension and SENDD payment ($929.08) (motion carried)
• Approved LB840 grant and loan for 305 N 13th St. ($8,924.38 grant, $7,706.70 loan) (motion carried)
• Approved tree replacement budget for Hebron Sports Complex (up to $3,500) (motion carried)

Council Meetings

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 1‑ and 6‑year Road and Street Plan and approve its resolution. They will consider a payment of $45,866.80 to Midlands Contracting for sanitary‑sewer CCTV and manhole inspection. The meeting also includes adopting Ordinance #981 for new sewer rates along with related zoning and insurance rate approvals.

• Public Hearing and approval of Resolution #2025-10 for the 1‑ and 6‑Year Road and Street Plan
• Approve SRF Pay Request #1 to Midlands Contracting for $45,866.80 for sanitary sewer CCTV & manhole inspection
• Adopt Ordinance #981 establishing new sewer rates
• Adopt Ordinance #978 establishing the Zoning Administrator position and Ordinance #980 establishing zoning regulations
• Approve updated Medica health, dental, vision, and principal insurance rates

Council Meetings

The Mayor and City Council will meet to approve the August 2025 claims list and specific payments. The body will also consider employee bonuses for the Summer Rec and Pool Incentive Program.

• August 2025 Claims List
• Claim for Central Market: $59.33
• Claim for Hebron Electric: $315.37
• Summer Rec and Pool Incentive Program employee bonuses
• LB840 Commercial Enhancement Challenge 2025-2 Grant Final Payment for The Nerdy Smith

The council voted to approve the August 2025 claims list, excluding the Central Market and Hebron Electric & A/C claims, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Separate motions approved the Central Market claim for $59.33 and the Hebron Electric & A/C claim for $315.37, each passing unanimously. The council also approved bonuses for six pool staff members and a $7,447.16 LB840 Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant, both with unanimous support.

• Approved August 2025 claims list (except Central Market and Hebron Electric & A/C) – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Central Market claim $59.33 – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Hebron Electric & A/C claim $315.37 – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved pool employee bonuses for six staff – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved LB840 Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant $7,447.16 – 6 ayes, 0 nays

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council approved the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget of $21,239,380 and adopted Ordinance #977, which incorporates the city's comprehensive development plan, zoning ordinance, zoning map, and subdivision regulations. It also approved the property tax request for 2025‑26, a $26,990 pool‑painting estimate, demolition of a nuisance property at 340 South 6th Street, and several subdivision and floodway ordinances. Additionally, the council authorized a 3% salary increase for all city employees for the 2025‑26 fiscal year.

• Approved 2025‑26 budget of $21,239,380 (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance #977 – comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, maps, subdivision regs (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑6 property tax request (6‑0)
• Approved pool painting estimate of $26,990 (6‑0)
• Approved demolition of 340 South 6th St nuisance property (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑8 small subdivision for Lucky MB Farms LLC (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #979 creating floodway and flood‑fringe districts (6‑0)
• Approved 3% raise for all city employees for 2025‑26 fiscal year (6‑0)

Council Meetings

The council approved the July 2025 claims list, excluding Central Market and Hebron Electric & A/C, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It then approved a Central Market claim for $1,335.25, also by a 5‑0 vote. Finally, it approved a Hebron Electric & A/C claim for $201.67, again unanimously.

• Approved July 2025 claims list (excluding Central Market & Hebron Electric & A/C) (5-0)
• Approved Central Market claim $1,335.25 (5-0)
• Approved Hebron Electric & A/C claim $201.67 (5-0)

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council approved a $167,774.62 law enforcement contract and authorized the mayor to sign it. It also approved several payments and appointments, including a $12,790.02 concession stand loan, a $12,418.00 antenna removal bid, and new members for the Historic Preservation Committee and the Park and Recreation Board. Multiple final CDBG reimbursement payments were authorized for various projects.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Law Enforcement Contract $167,774.62 (4‑0)
• Approved concession stand loan payment $12,790.02 (4‑0)
• Approved antenna removal bid $12,418.00 (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Karla Joe to Historic Preservation Committee (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Aaron Itzen to Park and Recreation Board (4‑0)
• Approved final CDBG reimbursement for Project 2023‑LB840‑4 $13,187.50 (4‑0)
• Approved final CDBG reimbursement for Project 2023‑LB840‑7 $21,077.38 (4‑0)
• Approved final CDBG reimbursement for Project 2023‑LB840‑8 $2,789.10 (4‑0)

Council Meetings

Councilmember Timmerman moved to approve the June 2025 claims list for payment in July, except for claims from Central Market and Hebron Electric & Air Conditioning. The motion was presented during the July 14, 2025 meeting. The minutes do not record a vote result or final decision on the motion.

• Motion to approve June 2025 claims list (excl. Central Market, Hebron Electric & A/C) – no vote outcome recorded

Council Meetings

The council approved several actions, including amending zoning for three lots, declaring public nuisances at two properties, approving plumber licenses, authorizing the mayor to sign a professional services agreement for a lagoon system, and granting authority to pay taxes before demolition. All motions were carried with the listed councilmembers voting aye.

• Approved amendment of zoning for Lots 1‑3, Block 2 from Residential 1 to Residential 2 (motion carried)
• Authorized City Attorney to pursue legal steps for 340 South 6th Street nuisance (motion carried)
• Declared 140 South 13th Street a public nuisance and ordered cleanup actions (motion carried)
• Approved 2025‑2026 plumber licenses for Hebron Plumbing and Superior Water Conditioning (motion carried)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement with Miller and Associates for lagoon system and collection improvements (motion carried)
• Granted authority to pay $1,085.11 in taxes for 611 Jefferson Ave prior to demolition (motion carried)

Council Meetings

Councilmember Timmerman moved to approve the May 2025 claims list to be paid in June, except claims for Central Market and Hebron Electric & A/C. The minutes do not record a vote tally or final adoption of the motion. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Councilmember Timmerman moved to approve May 2025 claims list (excluding Central Market and Hebron Electric & A/C); outcome not recorded

Council Meetings

The Hebron City Council approved several financial actions, including a $25,163.69 bid to upgrade Riverside Park's electrical service and a $16,334.20 payment to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. It also extended a CDBG contract, sent the zoning plan back to the Planning Commission, and approved multiple LB840 grants, loans, and reimbursements. Additional approvals covered asbestos inspection at 205 North 2nd Street, plumber licenses, and a pool bond interest payment.

• Approved extension of CDBG 22-DTR-008 contract to Aug 6, 2025 and reduced accomplishments (motion carried)
• Sent Zoning Plan back to Planning Commission for review (motion carried)
• Approved LB840 Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant $7,629.25 for 424 Lincoln Ave. (motion carried)
• Approved LB840 Loan $4,191.61 and Grant $2,794.40 for 424 Lincoln Ave. (motion carried)
• Approved CDBG reimbursements: $4,316.25 to Hebron Bunkhouse LLC (421 Lincoln Ave.), $3,810.63 to Hebron Bunkhouse LLC (425 Lincoln Ave.), $7,033.19 to Foundation for Thayer County Health Services (425 Lincoln Ave.) (motion carried)
• Approved asbestos inspection, removal and demolition at 205 North 2nd Street (motion carried)
• Approved Riverside Park electrical upgrade bid $25,163.69 (motion carried)
• Approved Nebraska Dept. of Environment and Energy payment $16,334.20 to Clean Water SRF (motion carried)