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Crawford council approves reappointments, NDOT snow‑removal deal and new employee health plan; treasurer flags tight cash flow
Summary
At its Dec. 22 meeting, the Crawford City Council approved a consent agenda that included reappointments and a resolution permitting delinquent utility charges to be placed on property tax rolls, selected an NDOT snow‑removal option costing $5,497.80, and approved a BCBS employee plan the clerk said will save about $44,000; the council warned of constrained cash flow.
The Crawford City Council on Dec. 22 approved a series of routine personnel and operational measures, selected a snow‑removal option with the Nebraska Department of Transportation and adopted a new employee health plan while noting limited near‑term cash flow.
On a motion by Council Member Christopher Dean, seconded by Dianne Gaston, the council approved the consent agenda, which included the reappointment of Brendan C. Lilley as Street Superintendent for 2026, reappointment of JEO Consulting Group as city engineer, authorization to advertise for bids to remove grandstands at the rodeo grounds, adoption (by consent) of Resolution 2025‑20 allowing delinquent water, sewer and use charges to be assessed against real estate as a special assessment for specified Outlot property, and acceptance of Patti Page’s resignation. Vote on the consent agenda: AYE — Dean, Gaston, Grant; NAY — none.
The council also voted to accept option #1 under the NDOT maintenance agreement for snow removal, authorizing the city to pay $5,497.80 for NDOT to continue snow removal on the designated route. The motion was made by Council Member Dean and seconded by Gaston; the vote was unanimous.
City Clerk Teri Miller presented a LIGHT BCBS insurance quote and told the council it would save the city roughly $44,000 compared with last year while providing substantially the same coverage. The council approved the clerk’s recommended option on a motion by Gaston, seconded by Dean; the vote was unanimous.
Miller also presented the Treasurer’s Report and warned that the city is tight on cash flow as revenue is realized; she said previously approved budget purchases may need to be delayed until receipts improve. Council Member Dean asked about the potential gains from a proposed sales‑tax increase and requested the item be placed on the next agenda.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda (reappointments, Resolution 2025‑20 special assessment, advertisement for grandstand removal, resignation acceptance): Motion — Dean; Second — Gaston; AYE: Dean, Gaston, Grant; Outcome — approved. - Resolution 2025‑18 (certify appointment of Brendan C. Lilley as Street Superintendent): Motion — Dean; Second — Gaston; AYE: Dean, Gaston, Grant; Outcome — approved. - NDOT snow‑removal agreement (option #1, City pays $5,497.80): Motion — Dean; Second — Gaston; AYE: Dean, Gaston, Grant; Outcome — approved. - BCBS employee plan (LIGHT BCBS, option 1): Motion — Gaston; Second — Dean; AYE: Gaston, Dean, Grant; Outcome — approved. - Treasurer’s Report: Motion — Dean; Second — Gaston; AYE: Dean, Gaston, Grant; Outcome — approved. - Approval of bills and claims (see claims total): Motion — Gaston; Second — Dean; AYE: Dean, Gaston, Grant; Outcome — approved.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Proper names and authorities referenced in council action include the City of Crawford, Resolution 2025‑20 and Resolution 2025‑18, JEO Consulting Group, NDOT (Nebraska Department of Transportation) and the LIGHT BCBS insurance quote. The clerk supplied financial details and vote tallies recorded in the minutes.
