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Bennet council approves intent to apply for Nemaha NRD grant; Public Works hire resigns and council holds closed session on pending litigation
Summary
The council voted to submit an intent-to-apply for a Nemaha Natural Resources District grant for trails or native grass at Whispering Pines Park, noted a Public Works candidate resigned prior to starting, and held a closed session at 7:30 PM to receive legal advice on pending or threatening litigation, returning to open session at 8:12 PM.
The Bennet City Council unanimously agreed to submit an Intent-to-Apply for Nemaha Natural Resources District grant funds that could be used for the city's trail program or native grass at Whispering Pines Park.
Mayor Ryan Cheney introduced the grant discussion and Council member Dan Zieg moved to submit the intent form; Council member Josh Buck seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous roll call. The minutes record that the council discussed possible uses for grant funds and authorized staff to proceed with the intent filing.
On administrative matters, Utility Superintendent Zach Fergus reported that an applicant for the Public Works position had accepted the role but resigned before starting, leaving the vacancy open for additional applicants.
Procedurally, the council voted at 7:30 PM to go into closed session to receive legal advice regarding threatening or pending litigation, a motion made by Dan Zieg and seconded by Josh Buck; the council returned to open session at 8:12 PM and adjourned at 8:14 PM. No substantive details of the closed session were disclosed in the minutes.
