Rodney W. Sonnichsen

The meeting addressed several operational and administrative items. The Council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meeting, bills to date, and the September Treasurer's Report, totaling $156,751.84 in approved bills. Key discussions focused on traffic control measures, specifically proposing an ordinance to restrict thru truck traffic around the square due to concerns about speeding on newly laid bricks, and considering stop signs at intersections on South 8th Avenue to manage right-of-way issues. Administrative actions included approving Resolution 2016-61 for a site visit payment to JEO Consulting Inc. related to the pool, appointing Clayton Kremlacek to the Broken Bow Airport Authority, approving a new deposit product with Nebraska State Bank, and deeming used folding chairs as surplus property via Resolution 2016-64. Additionally, payment resolutions were approved for JEO Consulting Group for the Library Design Services/Building Renovation and Addition (Resolution 2016-65) and the Downtown Improvements project (Resolution 2016-66). A resident raised concerns regarding pedestrian safety at the crosswalk on South 6th Avenue and the highway, with the Street Superintendent confirming new signage solutions are under review.

The Broken Bow City Council convened to discuss and act on several key issues. The council approved the re-appointment of a member to the Broken Bow Library Board, the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Annual Report for 2024, and the updated Broken Bow Public Library Collection Development Policy. Additionally, they approved the temporary closure of streets for the Custer County Historical Society Car Show, a concert, and a bank's anniversary event. A change order was approved for an area inlet for Eagle Crest, and a resolution was passed to authorize the expenditure of KENO funds for Community Betterment projects. The council also approved resolutions to close bank accounts. The session concluded with a closed session regarding pending litigation.

The agenda includes consideration of approving the consent agenda items, such as the approval of minutes from the previous council meeting, approval of bills as posted, and approval of the fireworks application. New business items include consideration of a street closure for the Broken Bow Post Prom, approving the SDL application for a fundraiser dance, approving the appointment of Katie Kremlacek to the Airport Authority, and approving the new corporate manager application for Schmick's Market liquor license. Also on the agenda are public hearings and considerations for approving ordinances related to water and sewer use fees, as well as resolutions for payments related to a Fire & EMS vehicle and flood risk reduction efforts.

The Broken Bow City Council meeting included discussions on possible assessments for the 5th Avenue and Downtown Improvement projects. The council approved the appointment of Laura Lindner to the Broken Bow Housing Authority. The annual Housing Authority report was presented, and a waiver of PILOT funds was approved for future road work and repairs. Public hearings were held and the first readings were accepted for ordinances regarding a one-way street and an electric rate increase. Change orders were approved for the 2014 Downtown Improvement project and the Library Renovation. Resolutions were approved for payments to JEO Consulting Group Inc. for work on the Library Design Services and Downtown Improvements, as well as to Myers Construction for the Downtown Improvements. The Recommendation of Acceptance for the 2014 Downtown Improvements was also approved.

The agenda includes discussion of assessments for 5th Avenue and Downtown, and a board appointment for the Broken Bow Housing Authority. The annual report and request of waiver of PILOT Funds from the Broken Bow Housing Authority will be presented. There will be public hearings for Ordinance 1171 regarding One Way Street and Ordinance 1172 regarding Electric Rate Increase. Also includes Change Order No. 9 for 2014 Downtown Improvements, Change Order No. 1 for Library Renovation, Resolution 2017- 52 for Library Design Services, Resolution 2017-53 for 2015 Downtown Improvements, Resolution 2017-54 for 2014 Downtown Improvements, and Resolution 2017-55 for Recommendation of Acceptance 2014 Downtown Improvements.