City of Bennington Public Notices 10/01/2025

CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL

BUDGET MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025; 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE,

15505 WAREHOUSE STREET

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings Act

Mayor Clint Adams called the 2025-2026 budget meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025. In attendance were City Council Members Kaye Bridgeford, Rob Hamilton, Adam Lee, and Shane Pekny. City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

2025-2026 Budget Hearing, Budget Summary and Tax Request

Creative Planning Accountant Tim Lens presented an overview of the budget. The property rate for the fiscal year 2025-2026 will be set at $0.558512 calculated at $0.356559 for the General Fund and $0.201953 for the Bond Fund. The 2025-2026 property tax request will be set at $1,021,355.06 for the General Fund and $578,491.00 for the bond fund, for a total of $1,599,846.06.

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to adjourn the meeting at 6:02 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025; 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE,

15505 WAREHOUSE STREET

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings Act

Mayor Clint Adams called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025. In attendance were City Council Members Kaye Bridgeford, Rob Hamilton, Adam Lee, and Shane Pekny. City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. August 11, 2025 City Council / School Board Meeting Minutes

B. August 11, 2025 Community Development Agency Meeting Minutes

C. August 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

D. August 25, 2025 Community Development Agency Meeting Minutes

E. August 25, 2025 Special Budget Meeting Minutes

F. August 2025 Bills Paid

G. Keno Receipts: August 8.75%: $9,647.85

H. JEO Consulting Invoices for:

i. General Engineering Invoice No. 163532 totaling $9,377.50

ii. Neumeyer Farm Invoice No. 163436 totaling $28,942.50

iii. Public Works Building Invoice No. 163415 totaling $8,967.50

BILLS PAID IN AUGUST

CITY

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

OF NEBRASKA 4,216.72

THE DAILY RECORD 637.31

GUARDIAN 223.59

MUD 52.95

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 244.90

OFFICE DEPOT, INC 50.29

PRESTO - X 41.42

YOUNG AND WHITE LAW OFFICES 3,918.00

I3 BANK HSA 163.50

I3 BANK HSA 226.00

I3 BANK HSA - LAYNE LAAKER 312.50

I3 BANK HSA - HEATHER LUTH 600.00

SAINT ARMOUR LIFE LINE 180.00

THE DAILY RECORD 48.67

LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA

MUNICIPALITIES 12,425.00

OLD REPUBLIC SURETY GROUP 100.00

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC 278.50

GREAT OMAHA CONFERENCE 100.00

MAPA CONFERENCE 36.08

RATINA CRAWFORD 1,247.36

KEVIN HAND 2,674.31

MINDI LAAKER 866.75

NATIONWIDE 2,184.23

NATIONWIDE 4,296.80

LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA

MUNICIPALITIES 156.00

LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA

MUNICIPALITIES 592.00

IRS TAX PAYMENT 6,719.78

INTUIT 398.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 10.06

EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES 35,475.00

FILTER SHOP 9.48

GREAT AMERICA

FINANCIAL SERVICE 128.40

GUARDIAN 232.09

JEO CONSULTING, INC 18,512.50

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 244.90

OPPD 305.17

I3 BANK - HSA 226.00

USPS 156.00

RATINA CRAWFORD 1,139.37

KEVIN HAND 2,674.31

MINDI LAAKER 866.75

NATIONWIDE 2,173.38

NATIONWIDE 4,285.94

AT&T MOBILITY 46.22

THE DAILY RECORD 55.33

OFFICE DEPOT, INC 87.36

OMAHA NEON SIGN COMPANY 225.00

I3 BANK - HSA 226.00

JP MORGAN 2,720.00

IRS TAX PAYMENT 10,168.33

CITY TOTAL 123,407.84

SEWER

ONE CALL CONCEPTS 17.18

DARLAND CONSTRUCTION CO. 1,401.00

JEO CONSULTING, INC 415.00

PEOPLE SERVICES 1,430.00

CITY OF OMAHA CASHIER 33,644.99

SEWER TOTAL 36,908.17

LIBRARY

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

OF NEBRASKA 5,301.28

FONTENELLE FOREST 175.00

GUARDIAN 50.43

DUNNING MUSIC & ENTERAINMENT 100.00

JESSICA ROWE-DESILVA 341.00

MUD 247.10

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 222.25

OFFICE DEPOT, INC 213.92

PRESTO - X 28.19

SAC MUSEUM 450.00

SAM’S CLUB MC/SYNCB 3,990.80

SAINT ARMOUR LIFE LINE 120.00

NLA/NSLA CONFERENCE 400.00

PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS, LLC 49.98

SPRINGSHARE, LLC 1,199.00

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC 270.65

LYNN BARNA 63.03

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,344.96

LISA FLAXBEARD 1,649.32

NATALIE HARTLEY 497.78

HEATHER LUTH 1,048.23

LYDIA PILE 709.71

TARYN STERN 289.37

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 337.06

ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL & SMALL LIBRARIES 75.00

FILTER SHOP 27.80

GURADIAN 50.43

JANWAY COMPANY USA, INC 596.00

JESSICA ROWE-DESILVA 341.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 222.25

OPPD 138.60

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,357.71

LISA FLAXBEARD 1,537.34

NATALIE HARTLEY 1,281.07

HEATHER LUTH 1,048.24

LYDIA PILE 608.95

TARYN STERN 597.09

ABDO PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC 3,103.60

BENNINGTON LION CLUB 80.00

FONTENELLE FOREST 300.00

GREAT AMERICA

FINANCIAL SERVICE 243.82

OFFICE DEPOT, INC -1.80

LIBRARY TOTAL 30,756.59

POLICE

ALL CREATURES

VETERINARY CLINIC 249.36

AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. 87.20

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

OF NEBRASKA 10,116.38

GREAT AMERICA

FINANCIAL SERVICE 69.41

GUARDIAN 134.38

MUD 168.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 568.29

PRESTO - X 45.57

SAINT ARMOUR LIFE LINE 420.00

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 3,037.54

ANDREW HILSCHER 52.09

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC 56.50

USPS POSTAGE 16.10

JORDAN BRADLEY 328.35

ANDREW HILSCHER 2,676.91

JAYME IVERSEN 1,634.37

NICOLE MARTIN 295.52

DONALD MCGUIRE 285.60

STACIA NELSON 1,828.47

MARK NOONAN 180.91

JONATHAN STARKE 2,081.10

DANIEL STOCKER 2,190.58

OMAHA AUTO WRAPS - DEPOSIT 710.01

OMAHA AUTO WRAPS -

2ND PAYMENT 710.01

CUBBY’S 1,445.33

FILTER SHOP 8.88

GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS 278.47

GURADIAN 161.21

IDEAL PURE WATER 24.99

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 568.29

OPPD 433.89

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 204.60

DEVIN CRINKLAW 461.37

ANDREW HILSCHER 2,676.91

JAYME IVERSEN 1,634.37

ROBERT JONES 285.60

NICOLE MARTIN 258.58

DONALD MCGUIRE 274.63

STACIA NELSON 1,821.71

MARK NOONAN 74.34

PAUL SMOOT 506.03

JONATHAN STARKE 2,081.10

DANIEL STOCKER 2,190.57

ERIC WHITE 129.69

CLOSE QUARTERS

CONCEPTS COURSE 725.00

AT&T MOBILITY 242.57

BENNINGTON AUTO SALE 188.03

GREAT AMERICA

FINANCIAL SERVICE 90.28

POLICE TOTAL 44,843.47

PARKS

VERMEER HIGH PLAINS 101.99

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

OF NEBRASKA 1,062.23

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 46.39

GUARDIAN 17.09

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 57.95

MUD 991.04

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 156.24

PRESTO - X 32.07

ROB’S OIL COMPANY, INC 380.42

SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 979.48

SAINT ARMOUR LIFE LINE 60.00

CUBBY’S 183.71

PORT A JOHNS 112.50

WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC 571.37

JOHN BOHRER 988.41

DEREK BRECHBILL 1,614.67

JACKSON CONRAD 708.56

NATHAN STIER 779.81

DARLAND

CONSTRUCTION CO. 178,142.10

GURADIAN 130.94

JEO CONSULTING, INC 7,297.50

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 156.24

OPPD 734.66

JOHN BOHRER 988.39

DEREK BRECHBILL 1,614.67

JACKSON CONRAD 909.07

LAYNE LAAKER 1,907.08

NATHAN STIER 909.07

AT&T MOBIOLITY 23.11

MUD 3,002.62

PARKS TOTAL 204,676.47

STREETS

VERMEER HIGH PLAINS 102.00

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

OF NEBRASKA 1,062.24

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 46.40

GUARDIAN 8.97

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 57.94

MUD 237.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 9.97

PRESTO - X 32.06

ROB’S OIL COMPANY, INC 380.43

SAINT ARMOUR LIFE LINE 60.00

CUBBY’S 183.71

PORT A JOHNS 112.50

DARLAND

CONSTRUCTION CO. 178,142.10

GURADIAN 17.94

JEO CONSULTING, INC. 8,110.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 9.97

OPPD 5,615.92

AT&T MOBIOLITY 23.11

STREETS TOTAL 194,221.23

CITY 123,407.84

SEWER 36,908.17

LIBRARY 30,756.59

POLICE 44,843.47

PARKS 204,676.47

STREETS 194,221.23

TOTAL OF ALL BILLS 634,813.77

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the Consent Agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

2025-2026 Budget Resolution 2025-06 Setting Final Tax Request

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve Budget Resolution 2025-06 setting the property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-2026 at $0.558512. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Amendments to the City of Bennington Zoning Regulations to add a definition of “Motor Vehicle Collision Facility”, to add Motor Vehicle Collision Facility as a Permitted Use or a Conditional Use in the C-1 Highway Commercial Zoning District, and amend Section 5.10.06(C) to permit the outdoor storage of vehicles awaiting service by a Motor Vehicle Collision Facility provided that such vehicles are in an enclosed and screened area

City Engineer Julie Ogden presented the amendments adding a Motor Vehicle Collision Facility as a Conditional Use.

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve the changes as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Special Designated Liquor Licenses – Founder’s Day Saturday September 27, 2025

A. Monolithic Brewing Co., Hartung – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

B. JDUB’s Hangout, West – 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday September 28, 2025

Motion by Lee, second by Bridgeford to approve the applications as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Street Closure and Event Application

Sons of the American Legion Trunk and Treat Event, Saturday October 25 from 5-9 p.m. Closing South Second Street between Stark and Allen Streets

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the street closure. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Peddler’s Permit Application for Everlight Solar Door-to-Door Sales for One Week October 13-18, 2025

Motion by Pekny, second by Lee to approve Everlight Solar a one-week permit. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Review and Approval of 2025-2026 One & Six Year Street Plan

Street Superintendent Julie Ogden explained the proposed Street Plan.

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve Resolution 2024-07 and adopt the One & Six Year Street Plan. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Traffic Study Agreement for Traffic Signal Changes at 156th Street and Bennington Road

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve the traffic study totaling $8505. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

2025 Douglas County Local Emergency Operations Plan

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the plan as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Douglas County 168th Street Armor Coat and 156th Street Patching Project

Motion by Lee, second by Pekny to approve and pay Invoice No. 55634 and 55645 to Douglas County totaling $33,362.00. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Public Works Building

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to approve Pay Application #4 to Darland totaling $205,281.70. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Motion by Pekny, second by Lee to table Change Order #3 for $16,364.70 and approve Change Order #4 for $13,181.30. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Neumeyer Farm Park Phase ll Update

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve transfer from Keno Fund to General Fund the remaining balance due from Phase l totaling $230,085.27. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Ordinance No. 544 Amending the City of Bennington’s Zoning Regulations Sections 2.03.270A, 5.100.03(F), and 5.10.06(C) regarding a Motor Vehicle Collision Facility Definition, including Motor Vehicle Collision Facility as a Conditional Use in the C-1 Highway Commercial Zoning District, and Amending Use Limitations and Outdoor Storage in the C-1 Highway Commercial Zoning District

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to introduce and waive three readings of Ordinance No. 544 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF BENNINGTON’S ZONING REGULATIONS SECTIONS 2.03.270A, 5.10.03(F), AND 5.10.06(C) REGARDING A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION FACILITY DEFINITION, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION FACILITY AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE C-1 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND AMENDING USE LIMITATIONS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE C-1 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 544. All voted in favor and the motion carried.

Library, Police, Public Works, Office and Project Tracker Reports

All monthly reports are on file in the City Office.

Executive Session for Strategy Discussions with City Attorney regarding Contract Negotiations

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to go into Executive Session for contract negotiation discussions with City Attorney at 7:11 p.m.

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to come out of Executive Session for contract negotiation discussions with City Attorney at 7:44 p.m.

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. all voted in favor and the motion carried.

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CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025; 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE; 15505 WAREHOUSE ST.

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, a meeting of the City Council of the City of Bennington will be held at 6:00 p.m. The agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. As part of the meeting, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held for the purposes of:

Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Hair Salon in a Downtown Commercial District Zoning (C-3) located at 15414 Warehouse Street – Apt. 4.

Mindi Laaker,

City Clerk

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