Jana Tietjen

The meeting included an announcement regarding the Open Meetings Law. Key actions included approving the minutes from the January meetings. The council approved the purchase of two sets of Bunker Gear for specific personnel and two computers for the ambulance. Discussions were held regarding the Hebron Airport Authority, with a motion to collect more information about a potential joint Airport Authority agreement with Thayer County. No formal action was taken regarding several listed declared nuisance properties or the City of Hebron Recycling Program fee. The council approved a claim from Mid-State Engineering & Testing for geotechnical drilling, lab, and engineering services for the proposed Wastewater Lagoon project. Bids for mowing services for Roosevelt Park/Fire Hall, Library, Stastny Community Center, and Willard Park were opened and approved. No formal action was taken regarding the Summer Rec Director appointment.

The Hebron City Council meeting focused primarily on approving various claims and expenses. Key items included the approval of the January 2026 claims list, with exceptions noted for Central Market, Hebron Electric & A/C. Specific claims approved involved payments for health insurance, supplies, utilities, professional legal and code update fees, vehicle maintenance and fuel, EMS billing services, and various general expenses across multiple departments. Additionally, claims related to a significant Wastewater Lagoon Project for professional services rendered by Miller and Associates were approved, as well as claims for Zig's Auto for ambulance repair, Hebron Electric for a claim, and ongoing expenses for park maintenance, nuisance abatement, and equipment purchases.

The meeting includes discussion and action on various topics such as the law enforcement report, shop employees, fire department matters including ambulance suspension repair, and a public hearing for the 1 and 6 Year Road and Street Plan. Also on the agenda are SRF pay requests, introduction of a new attorney, declared nuisance properties, TCEDA dues, ordinances related to zoning and sewer rates, health and insurance rates, and an amendment to the Airport Authority Tax Request. Additional items include opening a new bank account for the Historic Preservation Commission, a request to subordinate a lien, a Youth Action Committee report, and a request to close Lincoln Ave. for a Drive-Inn Movie event.

The Hebron City Council meeting included approval of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, setting the property tax request for 2025-26, and discussing the law enforcement report. The council also approved an estimate for pool painting, authorized the city attorney to file an inspection warrant for a nuisance property demolition, and approved resolutions related to the Municipal Annual Certification Compliance Form for the NE Board of Public Roads, a small subdivision request, and establishing a boundary. Additionally, the council approved tuition reimbursement program payments, adopted a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, zoning maps, and subdivision regulations, created floodway and flood fringe districts, approved a 3% raise for all employees, appointed a new Park and Recreation Board member, and approved a LB840 Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant application.

The Hebron City Council convened to address various financial and administrative matters. Key actions included approving the August 2025 claims list with specific exceptions, approving a claim for Central Market, approving a claim for Hebron Electric & A/C, and approving bonuses for pool employees meeting the Summer Rec & Pool Incentive Program requirements. The council also approved the LB840 Commercial Enhancement Challenge Grant 2025-2 Final Payment for The Nerdy Smith and discussed TCEDA dues without taking formal action.