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Lexington council approves $551,321.98 in claims, adopts depository resolution and holds executive session
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Lexington City Council approved $551,321.98 in claims and bills, adopted Resolution No. 2026-04 designating depositories for city funds following a brief explanation from Finance Director Derek Haines, and met in executive session on contractual negotiations from 5:34 to 6:08 p.m.
Mayor John Fagot presided over the Lexington City Council meeting on March 10, 2026, where the council approved routine minutes and financial items and moved into executive session to discuss contractual negotiations.
The council first approved the minutes of its Feb. 24, 2026 meeting. Council member Dora Vivas moved to approve the minutes as presented; Jared Jacob seconded the motion, and Jacob, Vivas, Jeremy Roberts and Mayor John Fagot voted "aye." The motion carried.
Finance Director Derek Haines presented claims and bills totaling $551,321.98 for the council's consideration. Jeremy Roberts moved to approve the Claims and Bills as listed and authorize funding allocation; Vivas seconded. The roll call vote was Jacob, Vivas, Roberts and Fagot "aye," and the motion carried. The accounts payable listing included payroll wages of $179,913.00, a Nebraska Department of Revenue payment of $81,556.91 and vendor charges such as Polydyne Inc. for $20,125.00; the full vendor list was included in the meeting record.
Haines also gave a brief explanation of Resolution No. 2026-04, titled "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS." Jeremy Roberts moved to adopt the resolution and Jared Jacob seconded. The roll call vote was Roberts, Vivas, Jacob and Fagot "aye," and the resolution was adopted.
The council then approved a motion, moved by Roberts and seconded by Vivas, to enter executive session at 5:34 p.m. to discuss contractual negotiations. The same four members—Jacob, Roberts, Vivas and Fagot—voted "aye." The council returned to open session at 6:08 p.m.; Roberts moved to return and Jacob seconded, with Jacob, Roberts, Vivas and Fagot again voting "aye." The minutes record no public action taken during the executive session.
With no further business, Mayor John Fagot declared the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Bill Brecks certified that the agenda and minutes were available for public inspection as required.
