Randy Rutledge

The meeting agenda included consent items covering the approval of estimated gross payroll and expenses for February, approval of claims paid for January across various funds, and approvals for payments to Woods Lawn Care and the purchase of a 2022 HAULOTTE pull behind lift for the Street Department. Department head reports were scheduled from Rhonda Ramsey (Code Enforcement) and Dennis Clouse (Landfill). Key regular agenda items included discussion and possible approval of entering into agreements for DB Tournaments soft ball operations and leasing concessions for the 2026 baseball/softball season. Furthermore, the Council was set to consider Resolution No. 2026-02, authorizing the Broken Bow Public Works Authority to secure loans from the United States of America for water system improvements and related tax agreements. Additional discussions involved Ordinance No. 443 concerning procedures for closing public ways and easements.

Key discussions for this meeting included the approval of the estimated gross payroll plus expenses for February and the approval of claims paid for January. The regular agenda featured consideration and action regarding a resolution concerning an offer from the United States of America, acting through Rural Utilities Service, to provide multiple loans totaling $38,769,000 for water system improvements. This action also involved approving related security agreements, ratifying/approving an amended lease, approving the issuance of secured notes, ratifying water rates, approving a sales tax agreement pledge, and authorizing payment of attorney and engineer fees.

The meeting agenda includes the approval of the estimated gross payroll and expenses for January 2026, the approval of claims paid for December 2025, and the approval to receive a $70,000.00 transfer from PWA. A primary discussion point is the potential hiring of an engineer for the Landfill Expansion Project concerning the new cell (cell 14), followed by a section for new business.

The regular meeting agenda included various consent items requiring approval, such as the estimated gross payroll and claims paid for December 2025 across different funds. The council considered the transfer of a vehicle between departments and the approval of payments for lawn care services. Key actions involved approving Resolution 2026-01 to apply for TAP Grant funds for sidewalks on Highway 259, approving the purchase of library playground equipment, and approving fund transfers involving the General Fund, Senior Citizens Fund, and Nutrition Center Fund. The regular agenda items focused on potential contract approvals for installing a 10ft privacy fence and a new shop building for the Street Department, payment for the library's digital message board, and accepting a bid proposal for concession stand operations at the Broken Bow Youth Complex for the upcoming baseball/softball season. Department heads provided updates on the Public Works Authority and the Police Department.

The meeting agenda included the call to order and roll call. Key items under the Consent Agenda involved the approval of the estimated gross payroll plus expenses for December, the approval of claims paid for November, and the approval to purchase a 27-yard side loader from J&R Equipment for the Sanitation Department, which was a budgeted item. The regular agenda included discussion and/or new business.