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Nebraska City Council approves infrastructure work orders and multiple routine actions in unanimous votes
Summary
At its June 15 meeting the council unanimously approved water and gas main replacement work orders totaling $163,653.70, two alley vacates, an event permit, a resolution authorizing collection action, tuition approval for an employee and a substitution of trustee.
The Nebraska City Council at its June 15 meeting approved a set of routine but substantive actions, all by unanimous roll-call votes.
Infrastructure: The council authorized two BPW work orders to address failing mains and improve fire protection. The gas work order (BPW WO#73.00564.2359) funds replacement of 6,000 feet of 3-inch steel gas main near County Road F and County Road 42 for $56,941.20 because of cathodic protection failures and pipe deterioration. The water work order (BPW WO#75.00564.3322) will replace 825 feet of cast iron water main between 5th Avenue & 13th Street and 6th Avenue & 12th Street to address leaks and improve fire protection for $106,712.50.
Property and events: Council approved vacating an alley at Lot 4, Block 72 of Greggsport Addition, and separately vacating an alley at Lots 5 & 6, Block 72 with a reserve-right purchase of $400 plus fees. The NCTC Treestock event at Steinhart Park (July 4, 2026) was approved after Krystal Knabe explained the proposal. The council earlier approved a July 4 block party on N 14th Street and nightly closures of 2nd Corso for a church sports event.
Legal and personnel: The council adopted Resolution 3009-26 authorizing the filing of a collection action to enforce personal guarantees on loans made to Waste Container Systems, LLC. The council also approved paying tuition and full pay for employee Marianne Chesterman to attend Leadership Nebraska City Class #22, and approved a Substitution of Trustee to Drew Graham to facilitate a transfer for KMV Properties, LLC.
Finance: The minutes include a multi-page claims list presented for the period June 2–June 15, showing payroll of $221,656.17 and other vendor payments; the Treasurer reported combined City and utility fund balances of $19,991,248.15 as of May 31, 2026.
All motions noted above passed by the record’s roll-call votes with yes votes from Chaney, Wehling, Sharp, Osovski and Mayor Bequette and no recorded votes.
