CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025; 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 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025. In attendance were City Council Members Kaye Bridgeford, Rob Hamilton, Adam Lee and Shane Pekny. City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

A.  March 10, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

B.  March 2025 Bills Paid

C.  Keno Receipts: March 8.75%: $10,592.00

D.  JEO Consulting Invoices for:

i.   General Engineering Invoice No. 159365 for $9,220.00

ii.  Neumeyer Farm Invoice No. 159363, 159364 and 159376 totaling $6,545.00

iii.  Public Works Building Invoice No. 159209 for $9,197.64

E.  Dark Sky Week Proclamation April 21-28, 2025

F.  Arbor Day Proclamation April 25, 2025

 

BILLS PAID IN FEBRUARY

CITY

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO  105.42

BERGANKDV, LLC  2,250.00

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA      850.36

L.C. SERVICES      35.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       130.68

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       162.56

RATINA CRAWFORD       1,157.91

MINDI LAAKER      981.23

NATIONWIDE        2,322.83

NATIONWIDE        4,435.43

INTUIT        662.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        106.32

MUD   52.95

OFFICE DEPOT, INC       18.99

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE    120.00

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

IRS    8,528.14

RATINA CRAWFORD       1,139.36

MINDI LAAKER     981.22

I3 BANK BOND PAYMENT         153,207.50

NATIONWIDE        2,279.55

NATIONWIDE        4,392.11

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

CREATIVE PLANNING     240.00

THE DAILY RECORD       32.00

FILTER SHOP        9.55

JEO CONSULTING, INC   23,821.25

OPPD 300.96

WM COPRORATE SERVICES, INC       62.50

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO.  25.72

THE DAILY RECORD       240.50

TAX PAYMENT       8,172.53

I3 BANK HSA        157.50

CITY TOTAL        217,454.57

 

SEWER     

ONE CALL CONCEPTS     42.21

PEOPLE SERVICE   1,430.00

SEWER TOTAL    1,472.21

 

LIBRARY  

MRS. NATALIE HARTLEY 31.91

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       4,685.19

INGRAM      267.10

JESSICA ROSE DESILVA  341.00

L.C. SERVICES      92.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       175.23

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       263.44

NEBRASKA LIBRARY COMMISSION    1,212.75

SAM’S CLUB MC/SYNCB   1,836.88

LYNN BARNA        50.43

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,346.52

LISA FLAXBEARD   1,538.84

NATALIE HARTLEY         710.83

HEATHER LUTH     1,202.29

LYDIA PILE  225.84

TARYN STERN      192.06

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS        134.66

COLLABORATIVE SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM   762.72

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        136.13

DEMCO       210.05

MUD  247.10

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,349.16

LISA FLAXBEARD   1,538.83

NATALIE HARTLEY         903.61

HEATHER LUTH     1,202.29

LYDIA PILE  302.74

TARYN STERN      198.82

JESSICA ROSE DESILVA  341.00

FILTER SHOP        27.85

GREAT AMERICA  

FINANCIAL SERVICE       437.53

INGRAM      374.39

OPPD 138.60

THREE RIVERS LIBRARY SYSTEM      5.00

WM COPRORATE SERVICES, INC       120.65

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 138.93

LIBRARY TOTAL          22,742.37

 

POLICE     

DAN STOCKER      369.15

2 MEN AND A SHOP        36.19

BEN TYSOR 60.00

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       10,275.38

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        202.21

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       469.93

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       459.15

DEVIN CRINKLAW 175.76

ANDREW HILSCHER       2,614.53

JAYME IVERSEN    1,768.95

DONALD MCGUIRE         263.64

STACIA NELSON    1,925.62

MARK NOONAN     124.34

JONATHAN STARKE        2,257.11

DANIEL STOCKER  2,042.10

FORENSIC EDUCATION  450.00

ALL CREATURES   

VETERINARY CLINIC      33.00

BENNINGTON AUTO SALE        110.02

GALLS INC   127.06

GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS       123.99

MUD  150.00

ANDREW HILSCHER       2,614.55

JAYME IVERSEN    1,585.49

DONALD MCGUIRE         175.76

STACIA NELSON    1,742.17

PAUL SMOOT        194.70

JONATHAN STARKE        2,081.09

DANIEL STOCKER  2,042.08

ABIGAIL WARREN 32.30

DAN STOCKER      63.53

ANDREW HILSCHER       39.60

CUBBY’S      1,722.94

FILTER SHOP        8.96

GALLS, INC  55.90

IDEAL PURE WATER       3.49

OPPD 354.18

WM COPRORATE SERVICES, INC       56.50

AT&T MOBILITY    346.94

OFFICE DEPOT      82.58

ALL MAKES OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO.  59.05

HOLIDAY INN       330.00

POLICE TOTAL    37,629.94

 

PARKS      

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       916.83

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        46.39

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       374.70

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       239.81

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       50.05

JOHN BOHRER      994.05

DEREK BRECHBILL         1,583.05

JACOB CONLEY     2,347.21

ZACHARY RAUSCHER     157.84

NATHAN STIER     297.63

CUBBY’S      131.61

MENARDS - ELKHORN     16.46

MUD  368.13

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE   6,999.12

JOHN BOHRER      994.04

DEREK BRECHBILL         1,583.03

JACOB CONLEY     2,347.21

ZACHARY RAUSCHER     183.06

NATHAN STIER     311.87

JACOB CONLEY     30.44

ELKHORN FENCE CO.      3,590.00

OPPD 533.67

WM COPRORATE SERVICES, INC       444.54

BLADEMASTERS    84,667.57

AMAZON     514.79

AMAZON     200.50

AT&T MOBILITY    23.11

PARKS TOTAL     109,946.71

 

STREETS   

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD     

OF NEBRASKA       916.82

CITY OF OMAHA CASHIER       851.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES        46.40

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES       374.71

MUTUAL OF OMAHA       50.05

NEBRASKA DEPOARTMENT OF          TRANSPORTATION         3,298.40

HARSIN BUILT CONSTRUCTION        8,720.00

CUBBY’S      131.61

MENARDS - ELKHORN     16.45

MUD  171.78

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE   2,333.07

JACOB CONLEY     30.44

DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER        3,781.01

JEO CONSULTING, INC   17,125.00

OPPD 5,631.81

AMAZON     514.78

AMAZON     200.51

AT&T MOBILITY    23.12

STREETS TOTAL 44,216.96

 

CITY 217,454.57

SEWER 1,472.21

LIBRARY 22,742.37

POLICE 37,629.94

PARKS 109,946.71

STREETS 44,216.96

TOTAL OF ALL BILLS 433,462.76

 

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

 

Audit Report – Tim Lens, Creative Planning

City Accountant Tim Lens presented the 2023-2024 Audit Report and September 30, 2024 Financial Statements. The audit report is on file in the City Office.

 

Consideration of a Church in a Downtown Commercial (C-3) Zoning District located at 15416 South Second Street

City Engineer Julie Ogden presented the application that includes worship, youth activities, rehearsals, bible study and worship teams. Calculated on-street parking requirements are suitable.

 

The applicant Jeff Ryan addressed the Council on the Church’s history in the community.

 

Adams opened a public hearing and concerns were raised regarding taxes and parking.

 

The Mayor and Council discussed concerns for impacts on parking, on existing businesses in the downtown area, and on the continued development of the downtown area for additional and future businesses.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Hamilton to approve the Conditional Use Permit as presented subject to compliance with the City Engineer’s letter requirements. Roll call vote: Bridgeford – no, Hamilton – yes, Lee – no, Pekny – yes, Adams - no. Motion denied.

 

Metronet Fiber Internet Service Presentation

Metronet Representatives Greg Sorgenfrei and Brian James explained the fiber internet service and their interest in installation in the City of Bennington.

 

Street Closure and Event Application

Bennington Daze, Saturday June 7 from 6 a.m. to Sunday June 8 at 1 a.m. Nicki Byars Discussed street closings for:

 

Bennington Road from 168th east to 156th Streets, 156th and Warehouse Street east through Molley and Stark to Allen Streets for the Parade and South Second and Molley Streets east to Stark Street for the Beer Garden and Street Dance.

 

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

 

Application for Chickens located at 12307 N. 161 St. – Evan Johnson

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

 

Public Works Building

City Engineer Julie Ogden reviewed bids received and Architects Recommendation of Award.

 

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to Award and Authorize Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed to Darland Construction Company totaling $1,731,875.00. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Ogden also reviewed Amendment No. 1 to the Architectural Contract to add Construction Phase Services for the building totaling $92,400.00.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve Amendment No. 1. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Street Patching Project

Public Works Manager Jake Conley reviewed bids received and Recommendation of Award.

 

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to award the bid to Armodos, LLC for street patching totaling $57,912.00. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Neumeyer Farm Park

City Engineer Julie Ogden explained that a meeting was recently held to discuss the Phase II: US HUD Community Project Funding Grant and the park’s layout.

 

Splash Pad equipment is being priced through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing agency.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve JEO Invoice No. 160107 totaling $4,000.00. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Bennington Public School Agreement for a 3-Year School Resource Office Program

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

 

Review and Discussion of Current Future Land Use Map

City Engineer Julie Ogden discussed areas for possible designation for commercial uses in the City’s Future Land Use Map.

 

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

All monthly reports are on file in the City Office.

 

Office Report

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the closure of the 156th Street Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) Account transferring $101,407.07 into the General Fund Checking Account. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

The 2025/2026 Budget Meetings and Milestone Dates are available.

 

Executive Session for Personnel and Strategy Discussions with City Attorney regarding Contract Negotiations

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to go into Executive Session for Personnel and strategy discussions with City Attorney regarding Contract Negotiations at 7:48 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Hamilton to come out of Executive Session for Personnel and strategy discussions with City Attorney regarding Contract Negotiations at 8:15 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

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CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025; 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE; 15505 WAREHOUSE ST.

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

 

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 12, 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 Freestanding Monument Identification Sign in a Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District located east of 168th Street and north of Abigail St. Lot 49 Water’s Edge 168 and

 

Consideration of two Freestanding Monument Identification Signs in a Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District both located west of 156th Street with one located south of Kempten Creek Drive and one located north of Bennington Boulevard.

 

Mindi Laaker,

City Clerk

 

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