Dell Simmerman

The City Council meeting addressed the approval of the consent agenda, which included approving claims, accepting the probationary membership of one individual and the resignation of another from the OVFD, and appointing one individual to a Three Year Term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Key discussions included reviewing and approving numerous financial claims across the General Fund, Water Department, and Sewer Department, as well as Medical/Benefit expenses. PeopleService Inc. provided their monthly update. The Council adopted Resolution 2324 to amend the City of Ogallala Ambulance fees. A list of qualified participants for the 2025 Volunteer Emergency Responder Plan was approved, as was the final plat for the AlVarado Replat subdivision. A slate of Council Representative/Liaison appointments was discussed and approved for various boards and authorities including the Board of Health, YMCA, and the West Central Nebraska Joint Housing Authority. City Manager Wilkins provided updates on various city projects, and committee reports were delivered.

The briefing outlines the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting. Key discussion items include an update on the Ogallala Community Hospital, a status update on the Ogallala Multi-Family LLC Apartment Project, and administrative items such as acknowledging a potential conflict of interest with Councilman DuPeire regarding A&B Tool Rental and approving an Open Contract with that entity. Additionally, the council is set to address the correction of the Ambulance Fee Schedule via Resolution 2325. Other significant matters involve accepting Contract Documents and Specifications for the Airport Runway and Rehabilitation projects, and reviewing a Final Plat for land division near Johnson Drive.

The City Council meeting addressed several key items. A nomination was accepted to appoint Kevin Klockman to complete the remaining term of Kevin Block, followed by administering the oath of office. Key actions included the adoption of Resolution 2323, which amends the City of Ogallala Public Transportation fees on the special fee schedule. Furthermore, the Council adopted the 2026 Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan as it relates to Ogallala Public Transit. The City Manager provided an update on various city projects.

The City Council meeting addressed several significant items, including the acceptance of Council Member Kevin Block's resignation and the motion to excuse Council President Krajewski. Key actions included approving the consent agenda, which covered claims, a resignation from the OVFD, and a change order for West and East 2nd Street Improvement Projects. The Council accepted the fiscal year 2024-2025 audit report presented by representatives from Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway and Luth, P.C., and received monthly updates from PeopleService Inc. and the quarterly report from the Ogallala Tree Board, along with the Library Annual Report. Furthermore, the Council approved Hydro Optimization and Automated Solutions as qualified consultants for both Wastewater and Water SCADA System Improvements. The body also suspended the statutory reading rule for Ordinance No. 1448, which declared an emergency regarding south lift station pumps, and adopted it. Ordinance No. 1449, vacating a portion of a dedicated roadway in Bairn's subdivision, was also introduced, had its reading rule suspended, and was subsequently passed and adopted. Finally, the claim for lift station repair from Electric Pump was approved.

The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered minutes from the previous meeting and multiple appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Board, and Tree Board. Key agenda items involved receiving the fourth quarter 2025 update from the Ogallala YMCA and the December 2025 Financial Report. The Council also proceeded with a request for proposals concerning the Searle Field Fixed Base Operator and approved the appointment of Jeff Wolfe as the City of Ogallala Licensed Street Superintendent. The City Manager provided an update on various city projects.