March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM - City of Fort Calhoun

1. Roll Call

2. Call to Order

Compliance with Open Meetings Act – In accordance with Section 84-1412 sub section eight (8) of the Reissue Revised State Statutes of the State of Nebraska 1943, as amended, one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed is available to the public at this meeting for examination and copying. Persons wishing to address the Governing Body on an agenda item shall wait to be identified by the Mayor/Presiding Officer; then, after stating their name and address for the record, may proceed to speak. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor will be permitted to enter any discussion without the permission of the Presiding Officer. Remarks shall be limited to five minutes unless extended or limited by the Presiding Officer (Res. 2011-18, copy in book)

*Please silence your phones and other devices during the meeting. 

3. Inform the public about the location of the Open Meetings Act posted in the Council Chambers and its accessibility to members of the public

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Consent Agenda

5.a. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 18th

5.b. Approval of the Treasurer's Report for February

5.c. Approval of the Park Committee minutes for Thursday, March 6th

5.d. Maintenance Report

5.e. Washington County Sheriff’s Statistics

6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda if any

7. Bills presented for payment

8. In accordance with the published notice, it is now time to conduct the public hearing relative to hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations relating to APPROVAL OF THE 2025 FIREWORKS LICENSES: MY INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS & INDEPENDENCE PYRO COMPANY (ON BEHALF OF FCYSO)

Open: _________

• Written Comments
• Public Comments

Close: _________

9. Approval of the Fireworks License: My Independence Day Fireworks

10. Approval of the Fireworks License: Independence Pyro Company

11. Request from FCYSO to provide a "VIP Parking Spot" near the ball field entrance for a high-achieving volunteer. It would not conflict with existing handicap spaces and the cost of the sign will be at their own expense.

12. City Engineer

12.a. Review plans for the Bett’s Circle Drainage Repairs and authorize Embris Group to advertise, obtain bids/quotes, and to work with the clerk to set the bid opening date for the same

13. Resolution 2025-1         Requiring a Special Election

14. Mayoral appointment of Larry Pringle and Jane Prieksat to the Park Board

15. Set Dates for Annual Spring Clean-Up, dumpsters at City Wastewater Pump House. 
*Note, FCFD Fire Chief Dan Mallory will allow Open Burning with a BURN PERMIT during this time (April 5th - 27th)

16. Mayor's statement 

17. To discuss Property Negotiations for the Monroe Street Extension

18. Action taken during closed session 

19. Monthly bill review:
John Kelly

20. Motion_____ Second_____
Time: _______