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The staff presentation said the 2019 update added the commission’s purpose and committee formation; the current edits were described as largely formatting with a few clarifications: the commission may cancel a scheduled meeting if no business exists, appointment and reappointment timing is clarified, agenda order can be varied but items requiring public notice cannot be added without proper notice, and the bylaws keep traditional language permitting grouping of testimony into pros and cons for large or controversial cases.

Commissioners asked specific questions about a number of provisions. On meeting leadership the draft states the \"most senior planning commissioner will be asked\" to run the meeting (seniorship was clarified in the discussion to mean length of service, not age). Commissioners noted the draft further says if no member accepts the chairing role the \"most senior member present shall run the meeting.\" Commenters asked the staff to consider the practicalities of forcing a member to chair; staff said the clause reflects existing language and can be clarified.

On special meetings, staff explained the bylaws require individual phone or email contact of members to determine whether to hold a special meeting and to validate a quorum; staff said a quorum must be reached from the commission’s total membership and that, practically, staff notify all members that a special meeting has been requested. Commissioners asked whether contacting the first five members who agree would be sufficient; staff said a quorum (a majority of the commission’s total membership) is required to authorize a special meeting.

Commissioners also asked about publication requirements. Staff said they follow state statute language and that public notices are posted via the state’s public‑notice system or news bank when a conventional local newspaper is not available.

During discussion of motions and meeting procedure language, commissioners raised a concern that a literal reading of the motions section could be interpreted to allow a single member to table or amend a motion without a second; staff agreed to clarify that motions require a second consistent with Robert’s Rules and the commission’s longstanding practice.

A motion to approve the bylaws as edited by city staff was moved and seconded; roll call recorded ayes by commissioners present and the motion carried. The transcript shows no nays recorded in that vote.

The revised bylaws remain subject to the Planning Commission’s and City Council’s further review and will guide the commission’s meeting scheduling, special‑meeting procedures and public‑comment handling going forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kearney - Planning Commission Meeting August 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented an edited set of Planning Commission bylaws that clarifies meeting cancellation, appointment timing, agenda order and special‑meeting procedures, and the commission approved the edits after questions.","taxTitle","Kearney City, Buffalo County, Nebraska","taxId",56920,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6138315,"Planning Commission recommends city capital improvements including lead-line replacements and Box Butte sewer extension",544,111000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590072-40283ba82ce0ea3e39dd4b230aadc494&start=111&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590072-40283ba82ce0ea3e39dd4b230aadc494/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6138315/Kearney-City/Buffalo-County/Nebraska/Planning-Commission-recommends-city-capital-improvements-including-lead-line-replacements-and-Box-Butte-sewer-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138315-7cc5d303c4f44d70dda6fdf7d8e84d46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069515&Signature=Mf80VrY3xVtpuHgq6TnB4491HC3iClvjjbxir-RYqigtY2AYoah0k~g~TIn8cwuI4tZtmUy7GdLAjR5lSkSf1eZ0eGrmEPXm9y2~nEketbt1YhedPHqwkRxLt0CKtyUltbmOzE2PIGkQsmGRcSR7KJmebUBQZ1SRkV4UdDCrRTaBtBfucmkY-1hRZFaZPyoeNUL5UnFeEji76ESZxqsMosO4fK3asOc~1Ba1JjRTE9TQUkElcS4i-CaP3kCXgQiO6r16IjmhgPXURlMkWi6FM~gSDcfDhum~W4T9JEADWsXA7lPBXFMKaPwGbOSinUwf5Fcltg5nTf4xSN-CtLp3xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaylee James, the city’s director of finance, outlined the proposed 2025–26 capital improvements program to the Planning Commission and said commissioners recommended the report to the City Council.

The program includes set-aside district funds, several street projects, a large sewer and water extension for the Box Butte business development area, and a five‑year lead service line replacement program that uses state revolving funds.

James told the commission the budget reserves $500,000 for miscellaneous paving districts, $500,000 for miscellaneous sewer districts and $400,000 for miscellaneous water districts. She said for 2025–26 the city will use a portion of those district funds to pay infrastructure costs for a Habitat for Humanity development in Marlatt Fourth Subdivision; Habitat will pay 50% up front and the city expects to recapture its share through tax‑increment financing proceeds.

James described two street projects proposed for special sales tax funding. The larger is reconstruction of Avenue A (from 30 First Street to 30 Fifth Street) with an estimated project total of $1,534,100; the planned work includes removal and reconstruction of concrete roadway, a 6‑inch foundation course (or as determined by geotechnical investigation), replacement or minor improvements to water and sewer as needed, storm drainage work, new sidewalks and curb ramps and installation of conduit for new roadway lighting to be wired and fitted by city electrical crews. The second is a reconfiguration and new traffic signal at N Avenue and 40 Fifth Street (near Sunrise Middle School) to add a southbound left‑turn lane, relocate a mid‑block pedestrian‑activated signal and install a new traffic signal at a to‑be‑determined location.

On business‑park infrastructure, James said the Box Butte business development project will extend sewer and water in the area near 30 Ninth Street and Antelope Avenue to open more than 400 acres for development. She said the city has received a $2,600,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration; the city’s share was described as $650,000 and an approximately $508,000 local match was provided by nearby business owners. In the presentation James referenced a total project cost as $3,300,000 and at one point also referenced $3,700,000; that discrepancy was not resolved in the meeting record.

James also described the five‑year lead service line replacement program for the older central part of the city. The plan calls for about 1,000 service lines replaced over five years (roughly 200 addresses per year). The city secured a $4,000,000 State Revolving Fund loan with a 30‑year term at 0% interest; James said roughly $3,000,000 of that loan has been forgiven and that the city’s net cost over five years is about $1,100,000. She said property owners must sign consent forms before replacements and that the city typically pays to the curb stop while owners are responsible for the portion on private property; out‑of‑pocket costs vary depending on meter location and site conditions.

On smaller items James said the Rolling Hills subdivision retains a $200,000 placeholder for a possible 2‑inch mill and overlay covering about 1.5 center‑line miles; Public Works estimated about 3,015 tons of asphalt for that resurfacing and noted some streets may require full‑depth replacement.

After questions from multiple commissioners about program details and fund rollover rules, the commission voted to recommend approval of the capital improvements report. No member recorded a nay vote in the roll call.

Funding sources and next steps: James identified special sales tax, the EDA grant, SRF loan proceeds and owner/local matches as funding sources discussed in the presentation. The Planning Commission’s action was a recommendation to the City Council; final approvals and any contract awards will be decided by the council and by contract solicitations later in the budget and procurement process.","Kaylee James, the city’s director of finance, outlined the proposed 2025–26 capital improvements program and the Planning Commission voted to recommend the report to the City Council.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6138305,"Planning Commission re‑elects its chair and names Richard McGuinness vice chair",57,1937000,1994000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590072-40283ba82ce0ea3e39dd4b230aadc494&start=1937&end=1994","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590072-40283ba82ce0ea3e39dd4b230aadc494/thumbnail_1937000.jpg","/articles/6138305/Kearney-City/Buffalo-County/Nebraska/Planning-Commission-reelects-its-chair-and-names-Richard-McGuinness-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138305-62f4bb6a1099a93c17abd5d2e51ecc91/orig.mp4?Expires=1771069515&Signature=cM0sxG-j92xp8U7EdB6tNhhlMTtCs6rEBA3J6~pGI-cuOVPn8WbelA8z3Pi35CpVXJaDjE8GeNxCQkeMXMx4HQvZQEvtk5FgpCr4xeASQhq7KdfIsldMuobDLWRGwO04uJLFX4MxPrUoN~0YmazeiejoFC2Cok0LZrqoByV-8WRHeY39DgGUr9GOMMMyf8nJRXIlegMTHPtvhUk-9~Itvb4dz4l8q7gAAk7yClUly09GXhaieLpdaP3pIk1dcgeCY7qnif0usdvrRmcCRj0RuRnkDWH5j3sYU7Qms1T64GflAj2OttiLFO4nMAnFEMEbPP58BysXeb0kreUIXlVQoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission re‑nominated its chair for another term and, in a separate vote, elected Richard McGuinness as vice chair.

A member moved to re‑nominate the sitting chair and the motion was seconded; roll call votes recorded ayes and the motion carried. Later, a motion to nominate Richard McGuinness for vice chair was moved and seconded, and commissioners voted in favor; no nays were recorded in the roll calls included in the transcript.

The commission did not record any opposition on the record to either election. Commissioners thanked outgoing or continuing officers and noted the practicalities of meeting attendance on Friday mornings during brief remarks.

These are internal officer elections for the Planning Commission; they set leadership for the commission’s next meeting cycle and do not, by themselves, create policy changes.","During the meeting the Planning Commission re‑nominated and re‑elected its chair and elected Richard McGuinness as vice chair by roll call vote; both motions carried with recorded ayes and no recorded nays.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning Commission approves updated bylaws; members debate special‑meeting and testimony procedures

Planning Commission recommends city capital improvements including lead-line replacements and Box Butte sewer extension

Planning Commission re‑elects its chair and names Richard McGuinness vice chair