Mike Davies

The City Council meeting agenda includes several key items for discussion and action. Under Current Business, actions will be considered for the Preliminary and Final Plats for Hobbs Horizon Addition, approving a Contract for Public Improvements with Acme Estates II Owner LP, Keno Fund requests including one for the High Plains Auto Club, and appointments to the Western Nebraska Regional Land Bank and the City of Gering Employee Safety Committee. Bids/Proposals will be reviewed for the purchase of a used Mud Cat MC-40E Dredge Package for the Wastewater Department. Resolutions involve submitting a proposition regarding the continuation of a 1% Sales and Use Tax to the May 12, 2026 Primary Election Ballot. Ordinances scheduled include the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 72 regarding RV habitation restrictions, and the approval of an ordinance enacting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances. Two public hearings are scheduled: one concerning the issuance or denial of a Class I Liquor License for El Torito Mexican Grill, and another regarding a Zone Change request from RR to C-1 for a property near Five Rocks Road and Country Club Road, followed by the first reading of the corresponding zoning ordinance.

The City Council meeting agenda included several key items. The Consent Agenda involved approving the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting and approving claims, along with filing an amendment to a Task Order with HDR Engineering, Inc. regarding landfill siting. Bids considered were for two Marked Pursuit Vehicles for the Police Department. Current Business items included considering a joint meeting of Public Safety and Public Works Committees to review the Safe Streets for All Plan, discussing a potential 1% Sales Tax Proposition for the Primary Election ballot and an amended Peddler/Solicitor ordinance, approving an appointment to the Occupation Tax Advisory Committee, and approving a Grant Agreement with the FHWA for the Safe Streets for All Grant. The agenda also included first reading of two Ordinances (No. 2175 and No. 2176) related to amending City Code and the Municipal Code. A Public Hearing was scheduled to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding recreational vehicle habitation and related ordinances (2177 and 2178). The document also details the proceedings and approved claims from the prior January 12, 2026 meeting, including approvals for the Manager Change Application for Peter Wysocki, an Agreement for Electrical Infrastructure and Maintenance with CS Precision Manufacturing, Inc., the MEAN Master Services Agreement, a Contract with Tri-City Stormwater, an Interlocal Agreement with Scotts Bluff County for aerial imagery, an amended Promissory Note for Ed and Christina Bartella, and the approval of Casey L. Dahlgrin as Street Superintendent for incentive payment purposes, and the appointment of a 1% Sales Tax Public Education Committee. Furthermore, bids were awarded for 2000kVA Substation Style Transformers to Border States, the Concrete Crushing Project to Mark Chrisman Trucking, Inc., and 3-Yard Containers to Alex Anderson EJS Supply.

The City Council meeting agenda included several key areas for discussion and action. Under the Consent Agenda, items involved approving minutes from the December 8, 2025, meeting, approving various claims, the October 2025 Financial Report, the 2026 Fire Department Roster, and the Volunteer Fire Department LOSAP qualified participants list. Current Business featured consideration of an American Legion Manager Change Amendment, agreements for Electrical Infrastructure and Maintenance with CS Precision Manufacturing, Inc., the MEAN Master Services Agreement, and Interlocal Agreements regarding aerial imagery and stormwater cooperation. The Council also considered approval of an amended Promissory Note and the appointment of a 1% Sales Tax Public Education Committee. A major discussion centered on the recommendation regarding the use of RVs in residential areas, with the Council ultimately directing staff to draft an ordinance banning RV living altogether except in designated parks. Furthermore, the Council approved fee amendments for Monument Shadows Golf Course and the Gering Municipal Swimming Pool, and new fee schedules for Robidoux RV Park, effective January 1, 2026. The Council also approved several reappointments to various boards and commissions.

The meeting agenda included several key actions. Under the Consent Agenda, actions included approving minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting, approving claims, and filing an application for a Solid Waste Transfer Station Permit. A Public Hearing was scheduled to consider recommending the issuance or denial of a Class C Liquor License for 4 Knights LLC d/b/a Stagecoach Stop. Current Business items involved approving consulting services with Retail Strategies, LLC, an agreement regarding waste collection equipment with the City of Bayard and Don's Services, LLC, and reviewing the Park, Cemetery and Tree Board 2025 Tree Report. The Council also considered recommendations regarding an ordinance on parked RVs, trailers, boats, UTVs, and ATVs, and the use of RVs in residential areas. Several reappointments to the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Plumbing Board were scheduled for consideration. Resolutions included one regarding payment of claims in lieu of a second December meeting, and several resolutions amending fees for the Monument Shadows Golf Course, Gering Municipal Swimming Pool, and Robidoux RV Park. Additionally, the Council reviewed bids for a Current Production Model Bucket Truck for the Electric Department, ultimately approving the purchase of a 2026 Altec TA60.

The Planning Commission meeting agenda includes a Pledge of Allegiance and a review of the Open Meetings Act requirements. Key current business items involve a public hearing to consider a Zone Change from RR Rural Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial for a property generally located at the northwest corner of Five Rocks Road and Country Club Road, with a recommendation to be made to the City Council. Additionally, the Commission will consider the Preliminary Plat for the Hobbs Horizon Addition, a 37.4-acre development intended for duplexes or four-plexes, including approval of the overall street and utility layout, which involves tying into existing systems and installing a storm sewer system with a detention basin. The City Engineer's report is also scheduled, and the meeting concludes with an open comment period for citizens.