Environment & climate in Nebraska local government
What Nebraska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
179 Nebraska meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nebraska with the most environment & climate activity
- Gretna, NE (26)
- Fairbury, NE (24)
- Imperial, NE (23)
- Fremont, NE (16)
- Scottsbluff, NE (14)
- Hastings, NE (11)
- Bennet, NE (10)
- Cass County, NE (9)
- Hampton, NE (7)
- Holdrege, NE (7)
- Cherry County, NE (5)
- Valentine, NE (4)
Latest matching meetings
Commission to discuss youth climate fund and program updates
The Hampton Clean City Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily discussing updates on the AAS program and VRE, and hearing a presentation on the Resilient Hampton Youth Climate Action Fund. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports, with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.
Cemetery Board to review equipment, gates, tree removal, and grant
The Valentine Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, paying bills, and receiving citizen comments. They will also discuss updates on equipment and inventory, gate placement, tree removal, a tree grant application, and a storage container. No new business is planned.
County to clarify livestock rules and consider solar regulations
The Cherry County Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on clarifying animal feeding operation and livestock regulations, specifically regarding class definitions of animal units, and to discuss solar regulations. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.
Council votes on elected official salaries and approves water plant payments
The Fairbury City Council will vote on a second reading of an ordinance setting salaries for elected officials. The body will also consider approving pay applications for the water treatment plant project and requests for temporary street closures for local events.
Planning Commission reviews Industrial Park replat and three zoning changes
The North Platte Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a replat for the Industrial Park and hold public hearings on a street vacation and three land-use applications. The agenda includes a discussion of the draft updated Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations, though no formal action will be…
Board to consider fee changes, HR role, budget update
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold a staff meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including proposed amendments to environmental public health fees (including open burning permit fees), a human resources director classification and recruitment update, and a budget and fiscal…
Council to consider ordinance on dead tree removal on private property
The Holdrege City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance 2498, which would amend the municipal code regarding removal of dead or diseased trees on private property. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving claims, the treasurer's report, and prior meeting minutes, plus a…
Planning Commission to hear street improvement plan and two public hearings
The Hastings Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the city's One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a conditional use permit for a convenience retail and automobile use at 223 E 14th Street, and another for a Micro-TIF Amendment to reduce the time limit from…
Council to adopt FY 2026-27 appropriations and fee ordinances
The Chadron City Council will consider adopting the appropriations and fee ordinances for fiscal year 2026-2027, along with several resolutions for airport and street projects. The agenda also includes reports, consent items, and a possible special meeting for end-of-year claims.
Utility board to weigh budget, fees, chamber funding
The Hastings Utility Board is meeting to handle routine business and several financial items. The board will consider approving funding for the Chamber of Commerce and HEDC, water and sewer ordinance recommendations, a community solar farm financing recommendation, fee schedule changes, and a utility budget update and…
Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board to review financial reports and updates
This is a regular meeting of the Scottsbluff Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board. The board will consider approving minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting, receive financial reports for the Park Foundation, Cemetery Foundation, and PVB-Cougar Park Account, and hear updates from staff. No major decisions or public hearings…
County to decide on animal feeding operation regulations
The Cherry County Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on regulations for animal feeding operations, as well as to discuss data center and solar regulations. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes.
Gretna Tree Board to plan tree giveaway, memorial signage
The Gretna Arbor Society will review routine business including minutes, finances, and updates on memorial trees, the Nebraska Trees and Towns application, Forest City trees, and the Gretna Crossings Nature Area. They will also discuss the upcoming Sept 26 tree giveaway with 125 trees from Great Plains Nursery and…
Public Building Commission to approve FY26-27 budget and contracts
The Public Building Commission will hold a budget hearing and vote on the FY26-27 budget. They will also consider several contract amendments and new agreements, including a solar study master services agreement and parking services for multi-modal construction.
Council to consider $46,000 airport tax request and parade street closure
The Fairbury City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including the Airport Authority's $46,000 tax request for FY 2026-2027, a request to close downtown streets for a high school homecoming parade, and setting a public hearing for the final tax request. The meeting also includes routine consent…
City Council to vote on rezoning Wilson Daycare property and tree-removal ordinance
The Holdrege City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to approve routine claims and minutes, hold a public hearing on rezoning the Wilson Daycare property from R-2 to C-3, consider the first reading of Ordinance 2498 on dead tree removal, and adopt a resolution for state road compliance.
Utility Board to discuss solar, budget, and ordinance
The Hastings Utility Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss updates on WEC Unit 1, Solar Phase II, and a proposed ordinance. The board will also receive a presentation on the Utilities Budget.
Council to hold public hearing on McKay's Global Meats conditional use permit
The La Vista City Council will consider several routine items and a public hearing for a conditional use permit for McKay's Global Meats to manufacture food and kindred products. The council will also discuss ordinances creating street improvement districts and issuing general obligation bonds, along with resolutions…
Council will vote on a bond ordinance to issue up to $425,000 for street improvements.
The Holdrege City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including payment of claims and the June 2026 Treasurer's Report. A public hearing will be held on the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Project, followed by a vote to approve its redevelopment plan, cost‑benefit analysis, and contract…
Cass County Board to consider liquor license and ATV-UTV ordinance
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license for Copper Dollar Ranch and a conditional use permit amendment for Rock Hill Windmill Event Center. The Board of Equalization will address tax list corrections and property valuation protests.
Public hearing for new liquor license at Copper Dollar Ranch
The Cass County Board of Commissioners meets July 14, 2026, with two public hearings: a new liquor license application for Copper Dollar Ranch golf club and an amendment to a conditional use permit for Rock Hill Windmill Event Center. They will also discuss an ATV-UTV ordinance (RES 2026-08), a request to increase…
Gretna Tree Board to discuss tree giveaways and memorial plantings
The Gretna Arbor Society will review meeting minutes, financial updates, and hazardous tree reporting. The board will also discuss plans for a tree giveaway, a memorial tree program, and the Gretna Crossings Nature Area.
Planning Commission to decide rezoning and plats for Three Crosses
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take final action on rezoning, subdivision vacation, preliminary plat, and final plat for the Three Crosses development east of M Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets. Also on the agenda is a street vacation for a portion of 32nd Street near 3114 8th Avenue. A…
Lancaster County Board of Equalization to review tax exemptions and valuations
The Board will review changes to tax assessment rolls and assessed valuations for various property owners, including greenbelt properties. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding motor vehicle tax exemption applications for several non-profit and religious organizations.
Public Works Committee discusses street closures, roof repairs, and service agreements.
The Fairbury Public Works Committee will discuss and recommend actions for a street closure for a childcare event, roof replacement at 117 W 3rd Street, and agreements with Jefferson County and Ozcobot, LLC.
Council to consider wastewater plant roof replacement and new investment account
The City Council will review several Public Works recommendations, including infrastructure repairs and service agreements. They will also discuss moving maturing CD funds into a new investment account.
Board considers budget requests and environmental agreement for Deweese NW project
The Clay County Board of Supervisors will review fiscal year 2026-27 budget requests from ASAAP and the Midland Area Agency on Aging. The Board will also consider a resolution to execute a supplemental agreement with Olsson Inc for Project 42996, BRO-7018(26) Deweese NW.
City Council approves landfill construction and street name changes
The City Council will vote on a $1.96 million landfill construction contract, a street renaming ordinance, and a resolution for a Big Red Keno lottery operation during the Buffalo County Fair. Two public hearings on property development are postponed to July 14.
Public hearing on special assessment for hazardous tree removal at 2309 Avenue H
The Scottsbluff Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing to consider a special assessment on Lot 2, Second Bluffs Addition (2309 Avenue H) for costs of removing a hazardous tree. Following the hearing, the board will take action on assessing the improvements to the property benefitted by the removal.
Board to review financial reports and approve past meeting minutes
The Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting, and review of financial reports for the Park Foundation, Cemetery Foundation, and PVB Cougar Park Account. Staff will provide updates on parks, recreation, and…
Village board to approve FY2025 audit, rock quote, and special liquor license
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will consider approving the FY2025 audit by Steven Pleskac, CPA, a quote for rock for well 5, and a special designated liquor license for Atwell Saloon LLC (DBA Dani's Den) for a July 4th celebration. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $133,930.41 and multiple…
Tree Board discusses Forest Run Park and tree giveaway plans
The Gretna Arbor Society will approve minutes, hear public comments, review finances, and discuss several projects. Key topics include a memorial tree policy update, an application for Nebraska Trees and Towns, planning for Forest Run Park, and the upcoming Gretna Days Parade. The board will also finalize a tree…
Wastewater treatment plant roof repair and building tin replacement on agenda
The Public Works Committee will discuss and make recommendations on replacing tin at 117 W 3rd Street, rooing a street closure for the JCH&L Car Show on July 2nd from 2:30–10:30pm, and roof repair at the wastewater treatment plant. They will also approve the May 5th meeting minutes.
Council to vote on rezoning at East Francis and Bryan Avenue
The North Platte City Council will take final action on a rezoning of land at East Francis Street and Bryan Avenue, consider a redevelopment plan for Newberiy Village, accept completion of street and sewer projects, and introduce a new pedestrian safety ordinance banning median use.
Council to consider first reading of annexation of Fairway Estates Subdivision
The City Council will consider several items, including first reading of an ordinance to annex Sanitary Improvement District No. 8 (Fairway Estates Subdivision). The consent calendar sets public hearings for a special assessment, a zoning text amendment, and a rezone. The council will also vote on community festival…
Wetlands Board to consider living shoreline permit for 46 N. Willard Ave
The Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing to review a permit application for a living shoreline project. The board will also discuss the VCAP MOU renewal for fiscal year 2027.
City Council to vote on $268,000 TIF note for RVR Bank, $465K street contract
The Fremont City Council and Community Development Agency are meeting jointly. The Council will decide on issuing a $268,000 Tax Increment Financing note for the RVR Bank redevelopment project and awarding a $465,032.90 contract to Sawyer Construction for 1st Street Reconstruction. A public hearing is scheduled for an…
Downtown Business Improvement District discusses street furniture and utilities
The Board will discuss utility solutions, street amenities, and seasonal decorations. The meeting includes reports from city officials regarding parking lots and various internal committees.
Council to award bids for East 6th Street and airport snow building
The City Council will consider awarding contracts for two infrastructure projects: the Snow Removal Equipment Building at the airport and improvements on East 6th Street from Cedar to Spruce. A first reading of an ordinance to update handicapped parking regulations is also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes…
Hampton Clean City Commission to elect officers
The commission will meet to discuss by-laws and vote on the election of officers. The meeting also includes updates from the City Council, CAO, HPW, and HPRLS.