Council Minutes - October 28, 2025
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
October 28, 2025
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on October 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Notice of this meeting was given in advance by publication in the Grant Tribune Sentinel, the City’s designated method for giving notice, October 23, 2025; The notice of meeting was also posted in advance at Pinnacle Bank, Grant City Hall, and the U.S. Post Office, and to members of the City Council; a copy of their Acknowledgment of Receipt and the Agenda are attached to these minutes. Availability of the Agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were recorded while said meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt announced the posting of the Open Meetings Act and its location.
Roll call: Present Council members: Andrea Brueggeman, Tierney Petersen, Samuel Sims, and Mayor Lisa Schmitt. Absent Council members: Kimberly Bishop.
Others present: City Superintendent Derek Brueggeman, City Clerk/Treasurer Jessie Faber, City Attorney Tawna Holmstedt, et al.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Sims to accept the October 28, 2025 agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Brueggeman & Petersen. Nays – none. Abstain – Sims. Yea – Mayor Schmitt. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, Derek Brueggeman, informed the Council of the upcoming board meetings: the Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) board will meet tomorrow at noon; the Cemetery Board will meet on November 10th at 5:15 p.m.; the Library Board will meet on November 12th at 5:15 p.m.; and the next City Council meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. due to Veterans Day being observed on Tuesday, November 11th. The City Offices will be closed November 11th to observe Veterans Day.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Brueggeman – gave an update on the tree board meeting. Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Sims – none.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Lisa Schmitt, Marlin Wendell, Phil Calkins, Edward Dunn, and Kris Long.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action & Discussion on an Addendum to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grant, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Nebraska and the County of Perkins, a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska for the area commonly known as the City Ballpark – Discussion took place on the Addendum to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Grant, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Nebraska and the County of Perkins, a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska for the area commonly known as the City Ballpark. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 25-10-01, An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 24-08-01 Creating Street Improvement District No. 2024-01 to Redefine the Boundaries (Second Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the second reading of Ordinance No. 25-10-01 An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Amending Ordinance No. 24-08-01, which Amendment will Redefine the Boundaries of Street Improvement District No. 2024-1.”
A motion was made by Sims to waive the third reading to Ordinance No. 25-10-01 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Amending Ordinance No. 24-08-01, which Amendment will Redefine the Boundaries of Street Improvement District No. 2024-1.” and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sims to approve Ordinance No. 25-10-01 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Amending Ordinance No. 24-08-01, which Amendment will Redefine the Boundaries of Street Improvement District No. 2024-1.” and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 25-10-02, An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 24-08-02 Creating Water and Sewer Extension No. 2024-01 to Redefine the Boundaries(Second Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the second reading of Ordinance No. 25-10-02 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Amending Ordinance No. 24-08-02, which Amendment will Redefine the Boundaries of Water and Sewer Extension District No. 2024-1.”
A motion was made by Sims to waive the third reading to Ordinance No. 25-10-02 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Amending Ordinance No. 24-08-02, which Amendment will Redefine the Boundaries of Water and Sewer Extension District No. 2024-1.” and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sims to approve Ordinance No. 25-10-02 “An Ordinance of the City of Grant, Nebraska, Amending Ordinance No. 24-08-02, which Amendment will Redefine the Boundaries of Water and Sewer Extension District No. 2024-1.” and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 25-10-03, An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Various Purpose Bond Anticipation Notes in the Amount not to Exceed $525,000.00 for the Payment of Series 2024 Various Purpose Bond Anticipation Notes and Refinance Interim Financing the Costs of Constructing and Improvements in Street Improvement District 2024-01 and Constructing and Improving Water and Sewer Improvements in Water and Sewer Extension District 2024-01 (Second Reading) – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the second reading of Ordinance No. 25-10-03 “An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, of the City of Grant, Nebraska, in One or More Series and in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000), to Pay Off Prior Notes and Refinance Interim Financing for the Costs of (I) Constructing and Improving Streets and Other Improvements in Street Improvement District No. 2024-01 of the City, and (II) For the Costs of Constructing and Improving Water and Sewer Extensions and Other Improvements in Water and Serwer Extension District No. 2024-01; Authorizing Certain Officials to Determine the Final Aggregate Principal Amount, Maturities, Rates, Redemption Provisions, Terms and Other Details of Such Notes; Prescribing the Form and Details of the Notes; Covenanting to Issue General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds to Pay the Notes at Maturity or Earlier Redemption or to Pay the Notes from Other Available Funds, Including Refunding Notes, Designating the Notes as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations; Adopting Certain Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Policies and Procedures with Respect to the Notes; and Authorizing Certain Other Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith.”
A motion was made by Sims to waive the third reading to Ordinance No. 25-10-03 “An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, of the City of Grant, Nebraska, in One or More Series and in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000), to Pay Off Prior Notes and Refinance Interim Financing for the Costs of (I) Constructing and Improving Streets and Other Improvements in Street Improvement District No. 2024-01 of the City, and (II) For the Costs of Constructing and Improving Water and Sewer Extensions and Other Improvements in Water and Serwer Extension District No. 2024-01; Authorizing Certain Officials to Determine the Final Aggregate Principal Amount, Maturities, Rates, Redemption Provisions, Terms and Other Details of Such Notes; Prescribing the Form and Details of the Notes; Covenanting to Issue General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds to Pay the Notes at Maturity or Earlier Redemption or to Pay the Notes from Other Available Funds, Including Refunding Notes, Designating the Notes as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations; Adopting Certain Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Policies and Procedures with Respect to the Notes; and Authorizing Certain Other Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith.” and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sims to approve Ordinance No. 25-10-03 “An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, of the City of Grant, Nebraska, in One or More Series and in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000), to Pay Off Prior Notes and Refinance Interim Financing for the Costs of (I) Constructing and Improving Streets and Other Improvements in Street Improvement District No. 2024-01 of the City, and (II) For the Costs of Constructing and Improving Water and Sewer Extensions and Other Improvements in Water and Serwer Extension District No. 2024-01; Authorizing Certain Officials to Determine the Final Aggregate Principal Amount, Maturities, Rates, Redemption Provisions, Terms and Other Details of Such Notes; Prescribing the Form and Details of the Notes; Covenanting to Issue General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds to Pay the Notes at Maturity or Earlier Redemption or to Pay the Notes from Other Available Funds, Including Refunding Notes, Designating the Notes as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations; Adopting Certain Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Policies and Procedures with Respect to the Notes; and Authorizing Certain Other Documents and Actions in Connection Therewith.” and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Ordinance will be published in pamphlet form.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Hobby Chicken Permit for Ryan & Kendra Schneider – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the Hobby Chicken Permit for Ryan & Kendra Schneider and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Mayoral Appointment of Jessica Tenney to the Library Board Term Ending 12/2028 – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the Mayoral appointment of Jessica Tenney to the Library Board term ending 12/2028 and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on the Approval of the Application for the Nuisance Abatement Program as provided by West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) – A motion was made by Sims to approve the application for the Nuisance Abatement Program as provided by West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Request to be Placed on the Agenda for Sound System in Council Meeting Room – Darrell Pierce – Darrell Pierce requested for the sound system in the council meeting room to have repairs or adjustments made to the system. Pierce also presented suggestions. No Action Taken.
Action on Bills & Claims – A.S.A.P. Express, postage – 15.55; AMGL, P.C., professional services – 5,980.00; Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE, employee benefits – 9,727.19; CNA Surety, insurance – 280.00; Guardian, employee benefits – 102.00; MEAN, transmission charge – 108,324.93; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 267.00; Nebraska Rural Water Assoc., dues – 350.00; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 555.00; Sargent Drilling Co., supplies & repairs – 1,206.05; The Hometown Agency, insurance – 186.00; American Funds, retirement – 985.22; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 3,595.18; Overtime Wages 9/28-10/11– 1,590.58. Total Bills and Claims $133,164.70.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Brueggeman to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $133,164.70.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Brueggeman, Petersen, & Sims reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
A motion was made by Sims to go into executive session for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual to include the Council, Mayor, City Attorney, City Superintendent, and City Clerk/Treasurer and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Entered Executive Session at 7:38 pm.
Exited Executive Session at 8:58 pm.
A motion was made by Sims to come out of executive session and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:58 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk