OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Grove called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on November 12, 2025.  Present were Mayor Grove; Council Members, Batcher, L. Lewis, J. Lewis, and Hayden. Also present: City Attorneys Jeff Farnham and Andrea Griffin, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, Deputy Clerk Jon Barnhart, Office Manager Mike Gorman, and Building and Zoning Director Drew Nelson. Mayor Grove noted the location of the open meetings act and stated one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed at this meeting is available for examination or copying. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Proof of Publication was on the council desk. Brent Thiesen 400 S. Park Ave. addressed Council regarding street runoff issues on Park Street.  Mr. Thiesen spoke about his frustrations with the runoff problems and issues with his driveway from earlier this year and lack of a resolution. Unanimously approved the agenda. Unanimously approved the consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda were: Oct. 13, 2025 Work Session minutes; Oct. 14, 2025 Community Development Agency minutes, Oct. 14, 2025 City Council meeting minutes; Treasurer’s Report, Oct. Payroll $151459.96 & IRA $4903.64; Keno Receipts $9409.48; PeopleService Report, Minutes and/or statistics of the following boards and/or committees: Oct. Library statistics; Oct. Cemetery minutes; Aug. and Sept. Planning Commission minutes; Appointment of Gloria Mosser to the Library Board; Special Designated Liquor License for Triva Night Fundraiser from Waterloo-Valley Post 58 Recreation on Dec. 12; and the following bills Services/Utilities/Insurance: Aflac $376.83; Bamboo $377.95; Black Hills $559.11; Bland & Assoc $13825.00; BCBS $18284.69; Blue to Gold LLC $498.00; Creative Planning $2983.90; DataShield $99.64; DC Environmental Services $8158.00; DC Treasurer $54610.73; Eagle Engineering $256705.09; Erickson & Brooks $10325.00; Farnham & Griffin $13365.00; FiveNines $8541.66; FP Finance $152.95; Fremont Dept Utilities $66338.30; Guardian $1302.42; Great Plains Communications $1094.06; League of Neb Municipalities $1151.00; Michael Matzen $825.00; Morgan White $864.02; Neb. Library Assn $75.00; Neb Sweeping $4539.24; OPPD $25239.28; PeopleService $36112.00; Singal 88, LLC $3046.11; The Daily Record $418.98; The Marksman $264.00; Verizon $728.60; Waste Connections $205.98; Xpress $1100.65; YMCA $60.00; Supplies/Equipment:  Advanced Heating & A/C $9200.00; Amazon Bus $2139.45; Baker & Taylor $28.79; Barco Products LLC $2945.60; Blizzard Boys $2168.49; Bomgaars $94.97; Bound to Stay Bound $178.17; Cappel Auto $272.43; Cintas $291.93; Eakes $1525.76; Equipment Unlimited $200.00; Everett’s $182.95; FNB Credit Card $2152.51; Goldstar Products $680.66; Great Plains Uniform $626.49; Host Coffee $209.39; JD’s Car Wash $168.30; John Deere Financial $39.91; Love’s $2030.46; Midwest Tape $49.48; Murphy Tractor $383.56; NMC $434.31; One Office Solution $272.61; Pioneer Research Corp $947.53; Powertech $1559.37; United Rentals $687.70; Valley Ace $235.41; Vrba Const $17521.50; Bond/Loan/TIF Payments: FNB/bond 5962.50; FNB/bond 5962.50; Mallard $40170.41; Bluewater $90799.07; Reimburse/Refund: Anthony Co Builders $150.00; Art of Craftsman $1500.00; Charles Thomas Homes $150.00; Daniels, J $1000.00; Falcone Homes $450.00; Gifford Const $150.00; Kelley, A $21.72; LIM Const $1150.00; Majestic Homes $600.00; Midwest Dwellings $300.00; Prairie Homes $450.00; Rittenhouse, J $29.05; Sierra Homes $150.00; Stewart, S $137.62; Tilson, C $79.90; Ross, T $1000.00; Vervaecke, M $119.69. Attorney Griffin reviewed what was discussed during the work session meeting on Monday night regarding transitioning to a new firm.  Attorney Farnham presented an agreement for services during the transition period.  Council Member L. Lewis confirmed the agreement was okay and that the new mayor would sign the agreement. Unanimously passed and adopted Res. No. 2024-46 appointment of Gregory E. Perry, PE City Street Superintendent of the City of Valley for the year 2025. Unanimously passed and adopted Res. No. 2025-45 approval of Year-end Certification of City Street Superintendent. Mayor Grove gave an update on the resignations for the Leasing Corporation from City Attorney Farnham and a copy of the letter sent to former City Administrator Gales. City Clerk Donnermeyer received a response from Mr. Gales and forwarded same to the Council Members.  There was no further discussion. Unanimously approved Geis Subdivision Replat One preliminary plat. Unanimously approved Geis Subdivision Replat One final plat. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2025-47 DC Diamond Training conditional use permit for indoor recreation facility. Director Drew Nelson introduced himself to council and provided his qualifications. Mike Adair addressed Council regarding the water plant mishap with Well 3. An electrical line to the well pump had been damaged which meant Well 3 was not operating. He also addressed the issues with lift stations caused by flushing non-biodegradable items. He requested residents stop flushing non-flushable items. He gave an update on meter replacement progress.  If a response is not received to the request for meter replacement, there will be a shut-off notice issued. Unanimously passed and approved  Res. No. 2025-48 app for payment no 10 water treatment plant expansion $542925.00. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2025-49 app for payment no 6 Valley Landing sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer $214201.87. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2025-50 app for payment no. 1 Valley Landing street paving $756464.00. Unanimously moved to adjourn. I certify that the above represents a factual account of the proceedings of the Valley City Council. A complete transcript of the minutes is available in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.

Attest: Christie Donnermeyer, City Clerk.

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