September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM - McCook City Council

Roll Call.
Excuse Absences.

Open Meetings Act Announcement.

Call to Order.

Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the "Topic for Consideration for City Council Agenda" form located at the information table by the entrance to the Council Chambers.  If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided.  If the item is scheduled for a meeting, notification of the date will be given.

Items.

1. Ordinance No. 2026-3121 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38: Appendix E, Water Department Rates and Fees.

1.A. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

1.B. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-3121 upon its second of three readings.

2. Ordinance No. 2026-3122 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38: Appendix D, Sewer Department Rates and Fees.  

2.A. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

2.B. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-3122 upon its second of three readings.

3. Ordinance No. 2026-3118 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38: Appendix F, Solid Waste Collection Fees.  

3.A. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

3.B. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-3118 upon its second of three readings.

4. Announcements & Recognitions.

5. Public Hearings.

5.A. Public Hearing - Set Final Tax Request at a different amount than the prior year.

5.A.1. Adjourn Public Hearing.

6. Consent Agenda.
*The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion.  Any item listed on the Consent Agenda may, by the request of any single Council member or public in attendance, be considered as a separate item under the Regular Agenda.

6.A. Approve the minutes of the August 17, 2026 regular City Council meeting and the August 19, 2026 special City Council meeting.

6.B. Approve the St. Patrick Catholic Church request to close portions of East 4th, East "F", and East "G" Streets and to utilize city property for their annual Fall Festival on September 20, 2026.

6.C. Accept and file the letter of completion to be sent to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for the close out of the CCCFF Construction Grant for the PFC Gerald L. Walters Youth Sports Complex.

6.D. Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of McCook and the McCook Public Schools for the use of a city police officer as the School Resource Officer for the 26-27 school year.

6.E. Ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the Airport Advisory Commission - reappoint David Pfeffer, Trevor Taylor, Katrina Frey - terms expire November 2029; City/County Airport Zoning Board - reappoint Steve Keene, Aaron Peterson, Bruce McDowell - terms expire September 2029; Board of Zoning Adjustment - appoint Cindy Pohl - term expires September 2029 and reappoint Ryan Moore and Jerry Reitz - terms expire September 2029; Economic Development Plan Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee - appoint Emily Young and Kerri Waugh - terms expire July 2029 and reappoint Rick Sinner - term expires July 2029; Library Advisory Board - reappoint Pam Wolford - term expires June 2030; Parks Advisory Board - reappoint Mark Friehe - term expires May 2023; Housing Agency Board - reappoint Doug Skiles - term expires November 2031; and the Senior Citizens Advisory Board - appoint Cathy Stewart - term expire September 2029 and reappoint Milton Duffield and Natalie Mickey - terms expire September 2029.

6.F. Receive and file the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) agreement between the McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and G2G Aviation McCook, LLC. to provide FBO services at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport.

6.G. Approve Resolution No. 2026-20 adopting the Second Amendment to the City of McCook, Nebraska, Police Department Employees Retirement Plan and Trust.

7. Regular Agenda.

7.A. Update regarding the youth sports complex project.

7.B. Update regarding Wastewater bypass that occurred on August 27, 2026.

7.C. Statement of the City of McCook regarding License Platte Reader Camera.

7.D. Ordinance No. 2026-3119 providing for the adoption of the budget for FY 2026/2027.

7.D.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

7.D.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-3119 upon its second of three readings.

7.E. Ordinance No. 2026-3120 providing for the adoption of the FY 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Employee Classification Pay Plan.

7.E.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

7.E.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2026-3120 upon its second of three readings.

7.F. Presentation by Tyler McCarty, Lead Pastor, McCook Christian Church, regarding the McCook City Auditorium.

7.G. Council Comments.

7.H. An Executive Session may be held upon a majority vote of the Council for the protection of public interest for a strategy session with respect to collective bargaining - Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 57. 

7.H.1. Nebraska Open Meetings Act statement, if the motion to close passes.

7.H.2. Close Executive Session.

Adjournment.