September 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM - McCook City Council

Roll Call.
Excuse Absences.

Open Meetings Act Announcement.

Call to Order.

Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Topic for Consideration for City Council Agenda form located at the information table by the entrance to the Council Chambers.  If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided.  If the item is scheduled for a meeting, notification of the date will be given.

Items.

1. Announcements & Recognitions.

2. Public Hearings.

2.A. Public Hearing - Set Final Tax Request at a different amount than the prior year.

2.A.1. Adjourn Public Hearing.

3. Consent Agenda.
*The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion.  Any item listed on the Consent Agenda may, by the request of any single Council member or public in attendance, be considered as a separate item under the Regular Agenda.

3.A. Approve the minutes of the August 18, 2025 regular City Council meeting.

3.B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 approving and accepting the 2025 Red Willow County Local Emergency Operations Plan. 

3.C. Approve the agreement between the City of McCook and J Bar J Landfill, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation, d/b/a Waste Connections of Nebraska, Inc., for the deposit of solid waste collected at the City's Transfer Station into said landfill and authorize the Mayor to sign.

3.D. Approve the McCook Public Schools request to close the intersection of Norris Avenue and "C" Street at approximately 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 to allow for school homecoming activities.

3.E. Approve the St. Patrick Catholic Church request to close portions of East 4th, East "F" and East "G" Streets and to utilize city property for their Annual Fall Festival on October 12, 2025.

3.F. Approve the request from Autumn Miller, General Manager of Anytime Fitness, to host a 5K run utilizing city streets and walking trails on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

3.G. Approve an application from Viaero Fiber Networks, LLC to occupy city right-of-way for the purpose of installing underground fiber optic conduit, cable, and new ground-level vaults from North Highway 83 to West 4th Street, including West 4th Street, north to the communications tower.

3.H. Approve the request from the McCook Rotary Club to host an inflatable costume relay race in Norris Park as part of the Heritage Days Celebration, on Saturday, September 20, 2025 immediately following the wiener dog race.

3.I. Approve Employment Agreement with City Manager Nathan A. Schneider for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and authorize the Mayor to sign.

3.J. Ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the Airport Advisory Commission - appoint Tammy Stewart - term expires November 2028; the Board of Zoning Adjustment - reappoint Tammie Hilker (Planning Commission Representative) - term expires September 2028; the Economic Development Plan Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee - reappoint Warren Jones - term expires July 2028; the Housing Agency Board - appoint Doug Skiles - to fill remaining term of Shane Fagot - term expires November 2026; the Planning Commission - reappoint Tammie Hilker - term expires September 2028; and the Tree Advisory Board - reappoint Leigh Farrell and Ashley Sydow - terms expire April 2030.

4. Regular Agenda.

4.A. Update regarding the youth sports complex project.

4.B. Ordinance No. 2025-3104 providing for the adoption of the budget for FY 2025/2026.

4.B.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

4.B.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-3104 upon its second of three readings.

4.C. Ordinance No. 2025-3105 providing for the adoption of the FY 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Employee Classification Pay Plan.

4.C.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

4.C.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-3105 upon its second of three readings.

4.D. Ordinance No. 2025-3106 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38: Appendix E, Water Department Rates and Fees.

4.D.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

4.D.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-3106 upon its second of three readings.

4.E. Ordinance No. 2025-3107 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38: Appendix D, Sewer Department Rates and Fees.  

4.E.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

4.E.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-3107 upon its second of three readings.

4.F. Council Comments.

4.G. An Executive Session may be held upon a majority vote of the Council for the protection of public interest for a strategy session with respect to collective bargaining - McCook Professional Firefighters Association Local 2100.

4.G.1. Nebraska Open Meetings Act statement, if the motion to close passes.

4.G.2. Close Executive Session.

Adjournment.