OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Linda Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. on March 10, 2026. Present were Council Members J. Lewis, Dean, Socha, and Hayden. Also present: City Attorney Matt Munderloh, City Administrator Mike Gorman, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, Deputy Clerk Jon Barnhart, Building & Zoning Inspector Marty Evans, and Police Chief Bobby Martinez. The Mayor 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. The Proof of Publication was on the council desk.  No one spoke during visitor/correspondence. Unanimously approved the agenda with removal of item no. 15. Unanimously approved the consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda were: Feb. 10, 2026 city council meeting minutes; Treasurer’s Report, Feb. Payroll $105963.73 & IRA $3179.95; Keno Receipts $7402.31; PeopleService Report, Minutes and/or statistics of the following boards and/or committees: Feb. Library statistics, Twin Rivers Special Designated Liquor License for fundraiser on April 17, 2026; Claude H. Montgomery Post No. 58 The American Legion Special Designated  Liquor License for fundraisers on July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19, 2026; and the following bills: Services/Utilities/Insurance: Aflac $222.66; American Legal $120.00; Bamboo $377.95; Black Hills $3987.89; BlueCross BlueShield $22281.22; Creative Planning $1564.00; DataShield $99.64; DC Environmental Services $5308.00; DC Treasurer $13347.87; Eagle Engineering $45416.54; Elec Comm DC Treasurer $5717.35; FiveNines $10390.78; FP Finance $152.95; Fremont Dept Utilities $51911.01; Goosmann Law $8280.00; Great Plains $1099.02; Lien Termite & Pest $95.00; Michael Matzen $1650.00; Michael Todd $459.90; Morgan White $1155.70; National League of Cities $981.00; NE Dept of Env & Energy $40.00; NE Secretary of State $30.00; NE State Patrol $27.00; Olmsted & Perry $956.25; OPPD $19020.17; PeopleService $36112.00; The Daily Record $331.33; Trekk $2722.00; Verizon $647.58; Vrba Const $3696.25; Waste Connections $248.48; Widhelm J $1125.00; Waste Management $431.78; Workplace Screening $70.20; Xpress $1058.71; YMCA $40.00; Supplies/Equipment: Amazon Bus $2221.38; Blizzard Boys $65.99; Bomgaars $143.96; Cappel Auto $352.91; Cintas $311.23; Core & Main $1550.61; Elec Pump $14280.15; Elite Vehicle Outfitters $2125.00; Everetts $760.99; FNB Credit Card $1984.72; Host Coffee $160.50; JD Car Wash $98.60; John Deere Financial $71.11; Lincoln Winwater $3499.60; Love’s $1619.28; Martin Marietta $463.27; Menards Elkhorn $182.29; Menards Fremont $651.03; Omaha Door & Window $475.00; Playaway Products $917.59; Quinn, J $250.00; Valley Ace Hardware $56.56; Bond/Loan/TIF Payments: BOK Financial $68,578.75; Mallard $157099.25; Bluewater $632111.16; Reimburse/Refund: Abrahamson, I $104.14; Art of Craftsman $650.00; B6 Building & Develop $450.00; Barnhart J $76.58; Birddog Capital $150.00; Bishop M $137.61; Costanzo M $19.63; Curt Hofer & Assoc $150.00; Daffer, J $150.00; Donal G $150.00 Getsfred A $150.00; Gorman M $73.95; Gretna Plumbing $190.00; Landmark Performance $1000.00; Lewis, J $556.30; Luhrs Real Estate $150.00; Oquist, A $150.00; Richter, C $150.00; Rynes, J $64.16; Socha B $555.86. Vets Park maintenance; Chad Hayden of Hayden Lawn Care has been removing snow and mowing the park at no charge to the VFW. Mr. Hayden was willing to continue providing these services if the City did not assume responsibility. Cost estimate for the services if the City were to provide them at approximately $6,000 per year.  Discussed availability of grant and assistance programs which needed to be pursued. Unanimously approved to hold matter over for further discussion. Park & Rec Advisory Committee recommendation to keep the pool at the City Park.  Unanimously approved location of pool at City park and direct employees to explore financing options. Unanimously approved $500 DC West Post-prom Committee request. Unanimously passed Resolution 2026-14 two 25 mph speed limit signs in Ginger Cove. Unanimously approved funds for two 25 mph speed limit signs in Ginger Cove. Unanimously passed and adopted Ord. 847 amending Chapter 74, Schedule I of the Valley Muni Code. Ord. 848 removed from agenda. Unanimously passed Res No. 2026-15 pay no 14 to Erikson Const in the amount of $1133550.00. Unanimously passed Res No. 2026-16 pay no 1 authorizing Core Bank to pay Omaha Elec Service Inc in the amount of $14299.65 for Valley Landing street rectangular rapid flashing beacon. Call volume and special detail assignments provided by Chief Martinez. Building Inspector Marty Evans introduced himself. City Attorney gave updates on current projects. Unanimously moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. 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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