Council Minutes - January 28, 2025
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
January 28, 2025
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on January 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given in advance by publication in the Grant Tribune Sentinel, the City’s designated method for giving notice, January 23, 2025, and to members of the City Council and a copy of their Acknowledgment of Receipt and the Agenda are attached to these minutes. Availability of the Agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were recorded while said meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Brueggeman, Petersen, Sims, and Mayor Schmitt. Absent Council members: Bishop.
Others present: City Superintendent J. Scott Miller, City Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, City Attorney Tawna Holmstedt, et al.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Sims to accept the agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sims to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2025 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, J. Scott Miller, gave an update on the parking lot north of City Hall, stated Western Sky Community Care Center has just submitted the building permit application to the City, has scheduled with Carlson Electric to have new bathroom fans installed in the City Hall bathrooms, and ordered pool chemicals for this year’s pool season.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Brueggeman – gave an update on the tree board meeting. Council member, Sims – none.
FINANCIALS – Acknowledged as received.
PUBLIC COMMENT – none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Resolution 25-01-03 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Adopting a Snow Removal Plan for the Safety and Convenience of Residents and the Efficient Operation of the City – Jeff Skeels, Hometown Agency Insurance representative, presented information regarding insurance risks and answered questions. A motion was made by Petersen to approve Resolution 25-01-03 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska, Adopting a Snow Removal Plan for the Safety and Convenience of Residents and the Efficient Operation of the City and seconded by Sims.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-01-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANT, PERKINS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, ADOPTING A SNOW REMOVAL PLAN FOR THE SAFTEY AND CONVENIENCE OF RESIDENTS AND THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE CITY
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Nuisance Abatement Professional Services Agreement 2025 with West Central Nebraska Development District, Inc. (WCNDD) for Nuisance Abatement Within Section 1 as Evidenced in the Attached Municipal Map – A motion was made by Petersen to approve the Nuisance Abatement Professional Services Agreement 2025 with West Central Nebraska Development District, Inc. (WCNDD) for Nuisance Abatement Within Section 1 as Evidenced in the Attached Municipal Map in the amount of $12,307.00 and to authorize the mayor to sign and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 25-01-04, A Resolution for Perkins County Chamber of Commerce to Provide Funds from the City of Grant’s Economic Development Fund – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 25-01-04, A Resolution for Perkins County Chamber of Commerce to Provide Funds from the City of Grant’s Economic Development Fund and seconded by Peterson.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-01-04
A RESOLUTION FOR PERKINS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF GRANT’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Annual Library Report – Robin Quinn – Library Director, Robin Quinn presented the annual library report and answered any questions. A motion was made by Brueggeman to accept the Annual Library Report as presented and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Approval to Move Library Board Meeting from February 12, 2025, to February 5, 2025 – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve changing the Library Board Meeting from February 12, 2025, to February 5, 2025, and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Approval of Corporate Manager Application for Hatch’s Super Foods Liquor License – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the Corporate Manager Application for Hatch’s Super Foods Liquor License and to allow Jessie to report the approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resignation of Jeffrey Scott Miller as City Superintendent for the City of Grant on January 31, 2025 – A motion was made by Sims to go into executive session for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and to include the Mayor, Council, City Attorney and City Superintendent and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Entered Executive Session at 7:40 pm.
Exited Executive Session at 8:31 pm.
A motion was made by Sims to come out of executive session and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sims to accept the Resignation of Jeffrey Scott Miller as City Superintendent for the City of Grant on January 31, 2025 and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on City Superintendent Recruitment Advertisement and Job Description – A motion was made by Petersen to approve the City Superintendent Recruitment Advertisement and Job Description and seconded by Brueggeman.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Hiring Interim City Superintendent on Part Time or As Needed Basis – A motion was made by Sims to approve Hiring Interim City Superintendent on Part Time or As Needed Basis with Al Vacanti doing business as Vacanti Municipal Consulting Services pending contract clarification with the City Attorney and reference check and seconded by Petersen. After discussion Sims amended the motion to include pending approved housing, no additional cost for driving hours, if he will be able to attend City Council Meetings with no additional charges, and adjust days to help with the council packets and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Petersen and Sims. Nays – Brueggeman. Yea – Mayor Schmitt. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Appointment of Jessie Faber, City Clerk/Treasurer as Interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer and Interim Airport Manger – A motion was made by Petersen to approve Jessie Faber, City Clerk/Treasurer, as Interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer and Interim Airport Manger as of February 1, 2025, and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action on Bills & Claims – High Plains News, advertising – 164.57; Imperial Yost Farm Supply, supplies – 625.20; Ken’s Construction LLC, contract labor – 890.00; League of Nebraska Municipalities, dues & training – 428.00; MEAN, transmission charge – 111,857.79; Mutual of Omaha, employee benefits – 90.00; Nebraska Department of Transportation, maintenance – 1,822.10; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 30.00; Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, dues – 100.00; Perkins County Treasurer, election expense – 158.38; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 855.00; Shelco Asphalt and Paving, memorial/donation expense & capital outlay – 20,270.00; Southwestern Equipment Co., supplies – 88.94; Glenn Williams, supplies & repairs – 1,332.50; American Funds, retirement –1,037.20; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 8,755.83; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 3,765.33; Overtime Wages 12/29-1/11 – 465.83. Total Bills and Claims $152,736.67.
The motion was made by Brueggeman and seconded by Petersen to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $152,736.67.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Brueggeman, Petersen & Sims reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:51 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk