CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024; 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE,

15505 WAREHOUSE STREET

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

 

Call to Order- Roll Call – Open Meetings Act

Mayor Zac Johns called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. In attendance were City Council Members Clint Adams, Kaye Bridgeford and Shane Pekny. Council Member Josh Dowding was absent. City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

A.  November 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

B.  November 2024 Bills Paid

C.  Keno Receipts: November 8.75%: $11,089.19

D.  JEO Consulting Invoices for:

i.   General Engineering Invoice No. 156045 for $14,146.25

ii.  Neumeyer Farm Phase 1 Invoice No. 156006 for $1,528.75 and Wetland Delineation Invoice No. 156008 for $2,250.00

iii.  Public Works Building Invoice No. 155812 for $12,100.00 and Invoice No. 156007 for $257.50

 

BILLS PAID IN NOVEMBER

CITY

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE       5,445.78

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE       2,084.74

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

IRS    7,368.09

NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,367.20

RATINA CRAWFORD       1,131.51

MINDI LAAKER     2.94

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 105.42

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA      850.36

THE DAILY RECORD       379.33

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       130.68

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       171.56

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        106.55

THE DAILY RECORD       66.66

TOWN WEB, LLC   4,419.00

YOUNG & WHITE LAW OFFICES        1,815.27

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

RATINA CRAWFORD       1,111.87

MINDI LAAKER     2.18

INTUIT        640.00

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE       2,277.58

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE       5,639.40

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT        25.01

JEO CONSULTING, INC   9,013.75

OFFICE DEPOT, INC       250.90

OPPD 291.52

PRESTO-X    38.00

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

JOHN BOHRER      36.58

FILTER SHOP        9.17

REMBOLT LUDTKE LLP    1,990.00

WM CORPORATE SERVICE, INC         50.00

NATE’S GRILL       51.75

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

IRS    7,690.10

USPS  27.44

NEBRASKA MUNICIPAL CLERKS        

ASSOCIATION       716.00

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

CITY TOTAL        57,093.84

 

SEWER     

ONE CALL CONCEPTS     31.50

CITY OF OMAHA CASHIER       66,190.68

PEOPLE SERVICE   1,430.00

SEWER TOTAL    67,652.18

 

LIBRARY  

CALLEE ADKINS    456.38

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,335.15

LISA FLAXBEARD   1,523.21

NATALIE HARTLEY         614.59

HEATHER LUTH    824.02

LYDIA PILE  322.64

TARYN STERN       48.49

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS        108.12

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       7,536.73

INGRAM      421.45

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       227.94

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       426.78

WT.COX INFORMATION SERVICES    271.40

SAM’S CLUB MC/SYNCB   1,273.44

COVER ONE 1,384.00

INGRAM      282.43

JESSICA ROWE-DESILVA 294.50

CALLEE ADKINS    636.86

LYNN BARNA        56.72

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,335.13

LISA FLAXBEARD   1,523.22

NATALIE HARTLEY         729.98

HEATHER LUTH    824.02

LYDIA PILE  336.00

TARYN STERN      229.05

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT        120.58

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS        254.51

OPPD 138.60

PRESTO-X    28.19

SUN 2 SHADE       425.74

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS        419.05

FILTER SHOP        25.78

GRAINGER   236.10

JESSICA ROWE-DESILVA 310.00

RYAN WITT’S LAWN &   

LANDSCAPE LLC    385.00

WM CORPORATE SERVICE, INC         95.00

LIBRARY TOTAL 25,460.80

 

POLICE     

DEVIN CRINKLAW 175.76

ANDREW HILSCHER       2,584.12

JAYME IVERSEN    1,745.93

DONALD MCGUIRE         241.67

STACIA NELSON    2,119.34

JONATHAN STARKE        2,221.42

DANIEL STOCKER  2,008.43

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       10,275.38

DELL MARKETING L.P.    859.14

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       469.93

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       459.15

DAN STOCKER      55.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        204.95

MOTOROLA 104.50

PETSMART  142.98

DEVIN CRINKLAW 219.70

ANDREW HILSCHER       2,584.13

JAYME IVERSEN    1,569.90

ROBERT JONES     501.59

DONALD MCGUIRE         373.49

STACIA NELSON    1,720.99

MARK NOONAN     1.97

PAUL SMOOT        205.69

JONATHAN STARKE        2,047.56

DANIEL STOCKER  2,008.43

ABIGAIL WARREN 32.31

MUD 150.00

SID DILLON 404.10

911 CUSTOM        745.70

CUBBY’S      1,255.62

ALPHA PACK K9     1,778.00

IDEAL PURE WATER       30.49

OPPD 348.59

PRESTO-X    41.81

SHARP IMAGE, INC        130.00

SUNSET LAW ENFORCEMENT   1,312.80

AMAZON     209.99

AT&T MOBILITY    306.89

BENNINGTON AUTO SALE        464.00

FILTER SHOP        8.68

GREAT AMERICA  

FINANCIAL SERVICE       77.58

WM CORPORATE SERVICE, INC         50.00

ANDREW HILSCHER       300.00

RAY ALLEN MANUFACTURING  982.25

POLICE TOTAL    43,529.96

 

PARKS      

JOHN BOHRER      855.43

DEREK BRECHBILL         1,600.78

JACOB CONLEY     2,324.86

ZACHARY RAUSCHER     425.81

NATHAN STIER     489.98

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       916.83

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       679.96

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 88.32

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       224.52

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       50.05

CUBBY’S      114.12

PORT A JOHNS     112.50

AKRS EQUIPMENT 88.32

JOHN BOHRER      855.45

DEREK BRECHBILL         1,600.78

JACOB CONLEY     2,324.86

ZACHARY RAUSCHER     358.06

NATHAN STIER     365.20

AMAZON      35.73

MUD 5,481.52

BULK APPAREL      137.21

JEO CONSULTING, INC   7,680.00

NAPA AUTO PARTS        101.48

OLSSON      1,063.56

OPPD 503.31

PRESTO-X    30.25

MICHAELS   45.98

AT&T MOBILITY    23.11

CONTROLLED RAIN        440.00

NEBRASKA ARBORISTS ASSOC.         220.00

WM CORPORATE SERVICE, INC         423.00

PARKS TOTAL     29,660.98

 

STREETS   

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       916.82

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       565.17

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 88.32

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       50.05

CUBBY’S      114.12

PORT A JOHNS     112.50

AKRS EQUIPMENT 88.32

AMAZON      35.73

BULK APPAREL     137.21

JEO CONSULTING, INC   3,600.00

NAPA AUTO PARTS        101.47

NAVARRO LAWN & LANSCAPE  18,204.41

OPPD 5,132.09

PRESTO-X    30.25

MICHAELS   45.98

AT&T MOBILITY    23.12

STREETS TOTAL 29,245.56

 

CITY 57,093.84

SEWER       67,652.18

LIBRARY    25,460.80

POLICE      43,529.96

PARKS       29,660.98

STREETS    29,245.56

TOTAL OF ALL BILLS   252,643.32

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to approve the Consent Agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024; 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE,

15505 WAREHOUSE STREET

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

 

Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings Act

Mayor Clint Adams called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. In attendance were City Council Members Kaye Bridgeford, Rob Hamilton and Shane Pekny. Council Member Josh Dowding was absent. City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

 

Report of Election Results

City Attorney Jeff Miller reported the Official Results from the Douglas County Election Commissioner for the November 5, 2024 General Election. Clint Adams was elected as Mayor. Rob Hamilton was elected in City Council Ward 2, and there were no filings for City Council Ward 1 so the incumbent, Josh Dowding, continues in that office until a successor is appointed and qualified.

 

Oath of Office by City Attorney Jeff Miller for Newly Elected Mayor Clint Adams and Newly Elected Council Ward 2 Member Rob Hamilton

 

Election of Council President

Motion by Pekny, second by Hamilton to nominate Bridgeford as Council President. Roll call vote: Adams – yes, Pekny – yes, Hamilton - yes. Motion carried.

 

Approval of Appointments

A.  2024 Street Superintendent Julie Ogden, JEO Consulting

B.  2024 City Engineer JEO Consulting Group

C.  City Attorney Young and White Law Office

D.  City Clerk Mindi Laaker

E.  City Treasurer Tina Crawford

F.  Chief of Police Drew Hilscher

G.  Health & Safety Commissioner Kaye Bridgeford

H.  Street & Park Commissioners Shane Pekny / Rob Hamilton

I.   Newspaper - Official Publication The Daily Record

J.  City Bank Accounts Bank of Bennington

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve appointments as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Consideration of Text Amendments including Definitions to add Commercial Office Flex in a Highway Commercial District as a Conditional Use, add Commercial Office Flex as a Permitted Use in the Flex Business and Light Industrial Districts and add Appropriate Parking Requirements for Commercial Office Flex in the Commercial Parking Use Table and add Commercial Office Flex Performance Standards

City Engineer Julie Ogden and Property Owner Geoff McGregor presented the proposed text amendment for Business-Commercial Flex development to be included in the Highway Commercial (C-1), Flex Business (C-4) and Light Industrial (I-1) Districts, plus performance standards and parking.

 

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

 

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve the amendments as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Mixed Use Development including Multi-Family Residential in a Downtown Commercial District located on South Second Street east of Earl & Gray, west of JDUB’s Hangout

City Engineer Julie Ogden and Applicant Josh Hannum presented the 4-story building including levels for parking, commercial, apartment/multi-family residential facilities, and a fourth-floor business and patio.

 

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

 

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve the Conditional Use Permit as presented subject to compliance with the City Engineer’s letter requirements. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Consideration of a Change of Zoning from Transitional Agriculture (TA) to Medium Density Residential District (R-3) for 69 acres located in the vicinity northeast of 168th Street and Military Road and west of 156th Street for Lots 239 to 373 and Outlots I to N in the Morgan Ridge Development

 

Consideration of a Revised Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for 69 acres located in the vicinity northeast of 168th Street and Military Road and west of 156th Street for Lots 239 to 373 and Outlots I to N in the Morgan Ridge Development

City Engineer Julie Ogden presented information including topics of concern raised at the Commission’s October 30, 2024 meeting, involving a waiver of curve design standards, a waiver of mid-block sidewalk requirements, and school lot site and street parking and traffic considerations.

 

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

 

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve the zoning change and preliminary and final plat including Curve 11 meeting minimum design standards and a mid-block sidewalk between 157th and 158th Streets. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Ordinance No. 536 Amending the City of Bennington’s Zoning Regulations regarding a Business-Commercial Flex Use Definition, including as a Conditional Use in the C-1 Highway Commercial Zoning District, including as a Permitted Use in the C-4 Flex Business and I-1 Light Industrial Zoning Districts, and Adding Parking Requirements and Performance Standards

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to introduce and waive three readings of Ordinance No. 536 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF BENNINGTON’S ZONING REGULATIONS SECTIONS 2.03.80A,5.10.03(T),5.13.02(DD), 5.14.05(M), 7.02, AND 7.19 REGARDING A BUSINESS-COMMERCIAL FLEX USE DEFINITION, INCLUDING AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE C-1 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, INCLUDING AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE C-4 FLEX BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT AND THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND ADDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve and adopt. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Neumeyer Farm Park

There will be a project update and pay-out in January.

 

Steps will be taken to create a Request for Proposals for an Engineer for Environmental and Design Standards for the Phase II: US HUD Community Project Funding Grant.

 

Mayor’s New Appointment Recommendations for Library Board

A.  Stacy Rice: 4-Year Appointment

B.  Stacey Noble: 2-Year Appointment

C.  Nancy Huber: 2-Year Appointment

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the appointments as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Resignation and Notice of Vacation in Elected Office of Bennington City Council Ward 1

City Attorney Jeff Miller presented the process for filling the Ward 1 Council Member position.

 

Nebraska Department of Transportation 2025 Agreement Renewal Highway 36 Snow Removal Totaling $3,546.40

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the 2024 Certificate of Compliance. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the 2025 Agreement Renewal. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Library, Police, Public Works, Office and Project Tracker Reports

All monthly reports are on file in the City Office.

 

Police Report

Nebraska Department of Transportation Grants were received for a new Police Radar Unit and three new Preliminary Breath Tests.

 

Public Works Report

Public Works Derek Breckbill has earned a Certified Arborist Certificate.

 

Office Report

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve an Agreement with Joe Patterson for Recruitment Services to Hire a City Administrator. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

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CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025; 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE; 15505 WAREHOUSE ST.

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

 

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, January 13, 2025, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Bennington will be held at 6:00 p.m. The agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. As part of the meeting, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held for the purposes of:

 

Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Business-Commercial Flex a facility in a C-1 Highway Commercial Zoning District located north of Highway 36 and west of 156th Street near Lockbox Storage and

 

Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Single-Family Dwelling (acreage) in a Transitional Agriculture District located at 14405 Highway 36.

 

Mindi Laaker,

City Clerk

 

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