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Bennet council hears recommended water and sewer fee increases after audit

City Council of the City of Bennet, Nebraska · May 11, 2026
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Summary

City leadership discussed fee changes for water and sewer service recommended by the city accountant following the 2024-2025 audit; Councilmember Jesse Schmidt will follow up with accountant Michael Hoback for more details before further action.

Mayor Ryan Cheney presented recommended fee changes for water and sewer services at the May 11 meeting, noting the suggestions came from the city's accountant after completion of the 2024-2025 audit.

The minutes record that Councilmember Jesse Schmidt will contact accountant Michael Hoback for more information. The record does not include specific new fee amounts or a formal motion to adopt rate changes at this meeting.

Because the discussion did not produce a vote, the Council has not adopted the recommended fee increases; additional information and potentially a subsequent agenda item will be required for any formal rate change.