OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor L. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026. Present were Council Members J. Lewis, and Hayden. Also present: City Attorney Matt Munderloh, City Administrator Mike Gorman, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, Deputy Clerk Jon Barnhart, Treasurer Lori Sorensen, Utility Clerk Kindra Smith, Public Works Superintendent Tim Sheets, and Police Chief Bobby Martinez. The City Clerk noted the location of the open meetings act and stated one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed at this meeting is available for examination or copying. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Proof of Publication was on the council desk. No one spoke during visitors correspondence. Unanimously approved the agenda. Unanimously approved the consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda were: Dec. 9, 2025 city council meeting minutes; Treasurer’s Report, Dec. Payroll $11881.26 & IRA $3728.17; Keno Receipts $7763.27; PeopleService Report, Minutes and/or statistics of the following boards and/or committees: Dec. Library statistics; and the following bills Services/Utilities/Insurance: Accufund $3843.00; Advanced HV/AC $375.84; Aflac $251.22; Bamboo $361.59; Black Hills $3402.42; BlueCross BlueShield $23100.67; Creative Planning $3560.20; DataShield $149.64; DC Environmental Services $5490.00; Eagle Engineering $70341.39; Election Commission $557.09; Elite Vehicle Outfitters $1000.00; FiveNines $7604.51; FP Finance $241.76; Fremont Dept Utilities $99051.28; Goosmann Law $7840.00; Great Plains Comm. $1097.95; Guardian $2181.34; International Institute of Muni Clerks 195.00; JD Car Wash $147.05; Matzen Cleaning $825.00; Midwest Alarm $135.00; Morgan White $1301.54; Neb Muni Clerk Assn $150.00; OPPD $17275.74; PeopleService $36211.00; Regal Awards $130.40; Retirement Plan Consult $569.98; Signal 88 $3000.00; Sparq Data Sol $4250.00; Stanzel’s Mowing $450.00; The Daily Record $554.88; Verizon $647.58; Vrba Const $17297.75; Waste Connections $323.48; Widhelm Jeff $4000.00; Window Pro $220.00; Xpress $1074.04; YMCA $50.00; Supplies/Equipment: Assabet Interactive $850.00; Ace $128.12; Ace Valley $200.62; Akrs Equip $476.92; Amazon Bus $1064.16; Cappel Auto $653.21; Cintas $446.63; Embroidery Connection $475.50; Everett’s Auto $653.95; FNB Credit Card $3629.91; Gene Steffy $460.30; Great Plains Uniform $1235.00; Hofeling Ent $29770.00; Host Coffee $22.00; John Deere Financial $1403.73; Lang Diesel $88.05; Love’s $1440.48; Menards $32.82; Powertech $642.52; Rob’s Oil $3827.80; Bond/Loan/TIF Payments: FNB/bond 5962.50; FNB/bond 5962.50; Mallard $48079.37; Bluewater $228598.93;  Reimburse/Refund: Bishop, M $176.33; Dreams Const $150.00; Landmark Performance $300.00; Lehnert B $1000.00; LIM Const $150.00; Midwest Dwellings $150.00; Miller, K $81.37; Nelson, D $2052.25; Smith K $109.58; Villwok, S $632.77; Weddell Const $1000.00. Discussed the Douglas County Interlocal for Inspection Services. Unanimously accepted Bluewater Subdivision Lot Certification. Unanimously approved IRS rate for mileage reimbursement of 72.5 cents per mile. Unanimously approved termination of Singal Security code enforcement services. Unanimously approved appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.  Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2026-01 Edmunds GovTech software for utility billing and accounting. Unanimously passed and adopted Ord. No. 843 refundable deposit for water meter installation. Unanimously passed and adopted Ord. No. 844 water rates. Chief Martinez discussed code enforcement and department updates. Updates were given on the upcoming water main replacement project.  Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2026-02 app. for pay. no. 12 in the amount of $428,400.00 from Eriksen Construction. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2026-03 disbursement from Core Bank to United Utilities and Excavation the amount of $115,508.54 app. for pay. no. 8 and $3,654.36 engineering fees to the City. Unanimously accepted Change Order No. 1 (final) for a decrease in the amount of $52,090.00 from NL&L Concrete. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2026-04 app. for pay. no. 3 (final) in the amount of $23,473.00 from NL&L. Reviewed bids for FY26 water main replacement. Unanimously awarded contract to Vrba Construction. Reviewed bids for Ginger Woods No. 3 and adding bypass connections to Meigs Street Lift Station and Byersville Lift Station and pumps for Legacy Valley Lift Station. Unanimously awarded contracts to Vrba Construction, DXP Gurney and West-E-Con. Updates give on water plant expansion and water main replacement. City Attorney updates on various projects. Mayor L. Lewis provided follow-up on gift cards and reimbursement for luncheon. Condensation blanket project was completed. Unanimously moved into executive session. Unanimously reconvened. Unanimously adjourned meeting at 8:32 p.m. I certify that the above represents a factual account of the proceedings of the Valley City Council. A complete transcript of the minutes is available in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.

Attest: Christie Donnermeyer, City Clerk.

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