CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  In attendance were City Council Members Clint Adams and Kaye Bridgeford.  Council Members Josh Dowding and Shane Pekny were absent. Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 17-105 Mayor Johns constitutes a Member of the Council for the purposes of establishing a quorum.  City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

A.  September 9, 2024 Special Budget Meeting Minutes

B.  September 9, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

C.  September 2024 Bills Paid

D.  Keno Receipts: September 8.75%:  $8,621.13

E.  JEO Consulting Invoices for:

i.   General Engineering Invoice No. 154179 for $17,441.25

ii.  Neumeyer Farm Phase 1 Invoice No. 154164 for $1,536.25

F.  Olsson Invoice for Neumeyer Farm Park Invoice No. 512392 for $2,427.85

 

BILLS PAID IN SEPTEMBER

CITY

THE DAILY RECORD       379.33

THREE RIVERS CLERK’S ASSOCIATION       20.00

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   850.36

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 105.42

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       111.65

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       153.56

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        179.27

THE DAILY RECORD       122.00

FILTER SHOP        9.12

MUD  61.05

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC       50.00

YOUNG & WHITE LAW OFFICES        2,812.50

PRESTO-X    38.00

RATINA CRAWFORD       1,149.98

MINDI LAAKER      1,803.14

IRS    8,173.03

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

NE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,571.95

I3 BANK BOND PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST  PAYMENT   288,406.25

INTUIT        662.00

NATIONWIDE       2,014.06

NATIONWIDE       2,971.08

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

IRS    7,411.92

MINDI LAAKER      253.07

BERGANKDV, LLC  8,000.00

EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES  7,001.00

JEO CONSULTING, INC   10,497.50

OPPD 301.47

RATINA CRAWFORD       1,070.81

MINDI LAAKER      1,803.16

NATIONWIDE       1,892.31

NATIONWIDE       2,870.23

BENNINGTON SUBURBAN FIRE DISTRICT #7       55,924.00

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 116.91

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

THE DAILY RECORD       29.33

LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA MUNICIPALITIES     11,429.00

INTUIT        577.19

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 105.42

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   850.36

PRESTO-X    38.00

CITY TOTAL        423,445.43

 

SEWER

CITY OF OMAHA CASHIER       57,994.56

PEOPLE SERVICE   1,430.00

ONE CALL CONCEPTS     58.32

SEWER TOTAL    59,482.88

 

LIBRARY

INGRAM      439.65

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS        145.65

JESSICA ROWE-DESILVA 310.00

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   1,833.65

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        80.68

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       117.25

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       100.10

180 CARPET CLEANING LLC     1,570.50

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 175.86

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS        529.20

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        193.25

FILTER SHOP        25.72

MUD  284.90

OFFICE DEPOT, INC.      181.55

SAM’S CLUB MC/SYNCB   2,868.45

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC       95.00

PRESTO-X    25.63

CALLEE ADKINS    608.80

LYNN BARNA        189.66

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,298.95

LISA FLAXBEARD   1,476.17

NATALIE HARTLEY         836.19

LYDIA PILE  318.07

SHAY SNOW         1,279.77

TARYN STERN      160.95

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    43.29

INGRAM      392.08

JESSICA ROWE-DESILVA 356.50

OPPD 138.60

CALLEE ADKINS    693.01

LYNN BARNA        61.18

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,298.92

LISA FLAXBEARD   1,489.57

NATALIE HARTLEY         591.04

LYDIA PILE  276.74

SHAY SNOW         468.03

TARYN STERN      247.22

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    94.42

NEWSBANK 622.00

SAM’S CLUB MC/SYNCB   1,339.22

LISA FLAXBEARD   44.94

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES    233.04

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS        571.16

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   1,833.65

DEMCO       236.57

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        76.08

DESIGN 4    30.00

FARONICS TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC.        800.00

INGRAM      247.12

JASON NOCITA     7,727.00

JESSICA ROWE-DESILVA 325.50

PRESTO-X    28.19

LIBRARY TOTAL 35,410.67

 

POLICE

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   10,275.38

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       446.31

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       459.15

ACE INTERDICTION TACTICS LLC     678.00

DAN STOCKER      54.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        202.39

FILTER SHOP        8.62

MUD  150.00

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC       50.00

PRESTO-X    41.81

ANDREW HILSCHER       2,502.36

JAYME IVERSEN    1,464.67

DONALD MCGUIRE         170.66

STACIA NELSON    1,860.27

MARK NOONAN     202.18

JONATHAN STARKE        1,997.58

DANIEL STOCKER  1,951.42

GALLS INC   151.35

IDEAL PURE WATER       3.49

OPPD 404.70

DEVIN CRINKLAW 277.32

ANDREW HILSCHER       2,502.36

JAYME IVERSEN    1,635.77

STACIA NELSON    2,055.83

JONATHAN STARKE        2,166.57

DANIEL STOCKER  1,951.42

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 52.28

AT&T MOBILITY    263.73

BENNINGTON AUTO SALES      755.56

CUBBY’S      1,560.97

JAYME IVERSEN    181.75

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   10,275.38

CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING, INC         190.00

GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS       259.97

PRESTO-X    41.81

POLICE TOTAL    47,245.06

 

PARKS

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       602.20

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS        1,900.00

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   916.83

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        46.39

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       228.38

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       50.05

JOHN BOHRER      927.41

DEREK BRECHBILL         1,543.01

JACOB CONLEY     2,252.68

ZACHARY RAUSCHER     454.32

NATHAN STIER     390.15

EASTEP’S WHEELS 11,500.00

BENNINGTON AUTO SALE        275.34

BOBCAT OF OMAHA       21,467.50

CUBBYS      215.78

GIFF PROPERTY SERVICES      650.00

MUD  767.00

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE   587.30

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC       423.00

PRESTO-X    30.25

NEBRASKA DISC GOLF COMPANY      5,090.00

LANG DIESEL, INC 11.72

OLSSON      411.24

OPPD 569.75

PORT A JOHNS INC        212.50

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE   35.04

BLADEMASTERS    95,474.88

AT&T MOBILITY    23.09

JOHN BOHRER      721.89

DEREK BRECHBILL         1,542.98

JACOB CONLEY     2,252.68

ZACHARY RAUSCHER     577.19

NATHAN STIER     577.19

H & R CONSTRUCTION   1,683.00

ROB’S OIL COMPANY, INC       672.05

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   916.83

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        46.39

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       475.61

JEO CONSULTING, INC   3,600.00

PRESTO-X    30.25

NAPA AUTO PARTS         42.33

PARKS TOTAL     160,194.20

 

STREETS

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       244.21

MICHAEL TODD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY         279.32

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   916.82

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        46.40

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       50.05

EASTEP’S WHEELS 11,500.00

BENNINGTON AUTO SALE        275.34

BOBCAT OF OMAHA       21,467.50

CUBBYS      215.78

GIFF PROPERTY SERVICES      650.00

MICHAEL TODD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY         747.73

MUD  324.50

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE   587.31

PRESTO-X    30.25

LANG DIESEL, INC 11.71

NAVARRA LAWN & LANDSCAPE         89,767.89

OPPD 5,100.20

PORT A JOHNS INC        212.50

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE   35.04

SANITARY AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 603      194,000.00

AT&T MOBILITY    23.10

ROB’S OIL COMPANY, INC       672.06

DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER        12.95

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA   916.82

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        46.40

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       294.00

JEO CONSULTING, INC   3,600.00

PRESTO-X    30.25

NAPA AUTO PARTS         42.32

STREETS TOTAL 332,100.45

 

CITY 423,445.43

SEWER       59,482.88

LIBRARY    35,410.67

POLICE      47,245.06

PARKS       160,194.20

STREETS    332,100.45

TOTAL OF ALL BILLS   $ 1,057,878.69

 

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

 

Consideration of Amendments to Zoning Regulations 7.01.01(E) and 7.02 regarding Off-Street Parking Requirements for Apartments in the C-3 Downtown Commercial Zoning District

City Engineer Julie Ogden spoke regarding off street parking regulations for apartments in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District.

 

Johns opened a public hearing and comments were made in regards to the cost of parking availability, walkable communities and making downtown opportunities “welcoming” by lowering the barrier of difficulty.

 

Motion by Johns, second by Bridgeford to approve the Zoning Regulation amendments  of deleting Subsection 7.0101(E), and adding to Section 7.02 “Apartment/Multi-Family Residential Facilities in the C-3 District – One space per unit for residents”, and not changing the parking requirements for downtown residential (apartments/condominiums) so that on-street parking can be counted for required on-site (off-street) parking.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Street Closure and Event Application

Sons of the American Legion Trunk and Treat Event, Saturday October 26 from 5-9 p.m. Closing South Second Street between Stark and Allen Streets.

 

Motion by Johns, second by Adams to approve the street closure.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Snow Removal Services Agreement

Motion by Johns, second by Bridgeford to award Drew Harsin the Snow Removal Service Agreement.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Resolution No. 2024-10 Directing the Sale of Public Works Truck – 2005 Chevy Silverado

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to approve and direct the sale and the manner and terms of the sale of a surplus city vehicle.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Ordinance No. 533 Approving 2025 Sewer Rate Increases

City Engineer Julie Ogden reviewed the updated sewer revenues and expenses.

 

Motion by Adams, second by Bridgeford to introduce and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 533 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-202 OF THE CITY OF BENNINGTON’S MUNICIPAL CODE AS ENACTED IN CITY OF BENNINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 512 REGARDING SANITARY SEWER RATES AND COLLECTIONS.  All voted against and the motion did not carry.

 

Ordinance No. 534 Salary Update

City Administrator was added to the salary ordinance.

 

Motion by Adams, second by Bridgeford to introduce and waive three readings of Ordinance No. 534 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BENNINGTON, DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA RELATING TO AND AMENDING THE SALARIES AND INSURANCE BENEFITS OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BENNINGTON, NEBRASKA.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 534.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Neumeyer Farm Park

Grass is growing on the soccer field.  Punch list items include landscaping and sprinklers.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to approve Blade Master’s Pay Application #7 totaling $32,705.52.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Phase II:  US HUD Community Project Funding Grant Update

 

Motion by Johns, second by Bridgeford to approve an Agreement for Wetland Delineation and Environmental Review with JEO Consulting for the Soccer Project totaling $6,700.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Bennington Public School District has tabled an Agreement for Design of the Tennis-Pickleball Court Project.

 

2024 Street Patching Project

One patch remains on 158th Street.

 

Amended Use Agreements and Addendums

A.  Bennington Athletic League (BAL)

B.  Bennington Soccer Club

 

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

 

Ordinance No. 535 Amending the City of Bennington’s Zoning Regulations 7.01.01(E) and 7.02 Regarding Off-Street Parking for Apartments

Motion by Johns, second by Bridgeford to introduce and waive three readings of Ordinance No. 535 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF BENNINGTON’S ZONING REGULATIONS SECTIONS 7.01.01(E) AND 7.02 REGARDING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR APARTMENTS.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 535.  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.

 

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

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CITY OF BENNINGTON

SPECIAL

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 special monthly meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024.  In attendance were City Council Members Clint Adams and 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 the Acquisition of a K9 Unit (male German Shorthaired Pointer dog named Ducky) via a Free/No Cost Donation/Grant by the Fur Missiles K9 Foundation and Associated Free/No Cost Donation/ Grant of City Officer/Handler and Dog Training

Police Chief Drew Hilscher asked that the City accept the acquisition and donation of a K9 trained to work with narcotics and tracking.

 

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

 

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Adams to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

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CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024;

6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE; 15505 WAREHOUSE ST.

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

 

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 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 Replat of Lot 1 Replat 14 to two lots Replat 19 in Newport Landing/Bennington Lake,

 

Consideration of a Replat of Lots 1-4 Replat 32 and Lots 1-4 Replat 33 in Ridgewood,

 

Consideration of a Freestanding/Center Identification Sign/Electronic Sign in a Highway Commercial District (C-1) located north of Highway 36 and west of 156th Street,

 

Consideration of a Final Plat for 40 acres located in the vicinity of northeast of 168th Street Military Road and west of 156th Street for lots 47-89 and outlots F and G in the Hagen Hills Development,

 

Consideration of a Replat of Lots 1-59, Outlots A & B, Replat 1 in Morgan Ridge,

 

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.

 

Mindi Laaker,

City Clerk

 

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