Columbus City Council approves consent items, multiple resolutions and vacates gas easement

The Columbus City Council on Aug. 18 approved its consent agenda, adopted five resolutions and enacted an ordinance vacating a 10‑foot gas easement on Lot 1 of the Super Saver Subdivision.

The council approved routine consent items including minutes, personnel certifications and contracts, then adopted resolutions and an ordinance read by number only and passed on voice votes.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (Item 4, including resolutions R25‑108, R25‑109, R25‑110 and payroll/bills on file): approved by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑111: accepted deed of dedication for Super Saver Second Subdivision (north side of 20 Third Street west of 30 Third Avenue): adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑112: awarded Community Development Block Grant funds to Anthony Kreshaw for downtown revitalization (identified as Traditions property): adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑113: established a sister‑city relationship with Zacapa, Mexico: adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑114: approved sale and transfer of police dog Eros and a body armor vest to Grand Island for $6,600: adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑115: authorized application to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Land and Water Conservation Fund for $600,000 for a centralized concession stand at Girard Park: adopted by voice vote.

- Ordinance 25‑13: vacated a 10‑foot gas easement on Lot 1 of the Super Saver Subdivision (first reading and adoption by suspension of rules): adopted by voice vote.

Councilmembers and staff did not request roll‑call tallies for these items and motions were approved by voice vote throughout the meeting.

The council next moved on to other agenda matters, including committee reports and updates on Nebraska Department of Transportation projects.