December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM - City of Franklin Regular Meeting

Call Meeting to Order Roll Call

Verification of Open Meetings Notice
I encourage residents to participate in our council meetings. Public comment is an essential part of our democratic process. To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to speak, we are implementing a three-minute time limit for each speaker per topic during the public comments section. This will allow us to hear from as many community members as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to create a space that is respectful and open to all.  Thank you 

Mayor Communications

Consent Agenda

Minutes of the previous meetings

Treasurer's Report

Budget Report

Payroll

CLAIMS

• All approved claims, except for Duncan Welding, will be processed in a separate motion. 

Boards and Committees for 2026

Designation of depositories Cornerstone Bank, South Central State Bank, Farmers Bank & Trust for 2026

Designation of legal paper Franklin County Chronicle for 2026

Nebraska Department of Transportation Certificate of Compliance for the Maintenance agreement January 1, 2025 , through December 31, 2025. 

Permits: Cory Davis, new structure; Antonio Smith, remodeled structure; Betty VanAllen, new structure. 
 

Franklin County Sheriff's report 

Discussion and Action Items

Discussion and action approval of a $286.00 claim from Duncan Welding for services to the City of Franklin.

Discussion and action on election of 2026 Council President

Discussion and update on the Park grant projects.

Discussion and action on AB Creative final invoice for the musical playground and fitness station installed in the park with the RCRP grant.  

Discussion and action on approving the invoice #7-15025 to Erickson Sullivan Architects for the Library patio project for $2,300.00 for the RCRP grant.

Discussion and action on approving the invoice #2 to Duncan Theis Construction Inc for $81,662.60 for general conditions, existing conditions (demo to install columns), concrete footings and patio, metal, wood, plastics, thermal and moisture protection, electrical, earthwork. 

Discussion and action on approving reimbursement of payment request for NAHTF funds payment #6.

RMV Const                           $21,774.61
Erickson Sullivan                   $1,856.25
Total Trust Funds requested $23,630.86

Discussion and update on NAHTF grant Marcellus Building

• Discussion on what the council wants to see in the commercial space at the Marcellus Building.

Discussion and action on approving the invoice #3-35024B to Erickson Sullivan Architects for exterior work on the Marcellus building for $2,025.00

Discussion and action on approving the invoice #6 to RMV Construction LLC for $21,774.61 for general conditions, continued demolition work(now at 96.6% complete), rough carpentry work, (floor sheathing, wall framing), doors, frames, and hardware, (shop drawings, and some materials), fees. 

Discussion and action on approving the invoice #10-35024 to Erickson Sullivan Architects for $1,856.25 for site visit, response to contractor's RFI's, review of contractor work and approval of contractor pay application.  

Discussion and action approve the Nebraska Department of Transportation agreement renewal for snow removal for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Discussion and action on updating the Construction and Demo site rate.  

Discussion and action on updating RV park fees

Public Comments

Adjourn