Council Minutes - July 28, 2026
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRANT, NEBRASKA
July 28, 2026
Mayor Lisa Schmitt convened a meeting of the Council of the City of Grant, Nebraska in open and public session on July 28, 2026 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, July 23, 2026; 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: Kimberly Bishop, Andrea Brueggeman, Tierney Petersen, and Mayor Lisa Schmitt. Absent Council members: Samuel Sims.
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 Brueggeman to accept the July 28, 2026 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 July 14, 2026 meeting as presented and waive the reading and seconded by Petersen.
Roll call vote: Yeas – Brueggeman & Petersen. Nays – none. Abstain – Bishop. Yea – Mayor Schmitt. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS: City Superintendent, Derek Brueggeman, informed the Council of the upcoming board meetings: the Cemetery Board will meet on August 10th at 5:15 p.m.; the next City Council meeting will be on August 11th at 7:00 p.m. The City Superintendent informed the council that the garbage truck engine replacement has been scheduled for August 3rd and hopefully installation of the engine will be completed in one week. Cruise Night will be held on August 7th at the Grant City Park.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council member, Bishop – none. Council member, Brueggeman – none. Council member, Petersen – none. Council member, Sims – none.
PUBLIC COMMENT – none.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Ordinance No. 26-07-01, An Ordinance for the Compensation of All Officers and Employees of the City of Grant for the Fiscal Year of October 1, 2026, Through September 30, 2027; Replace and Repealing all Other Conflicting Ordinances and Conflicting Sections of Ordinances; Providing for the Effective Date – City Clerk, Jessie Faber read the second reading of Ordinance No. 26-07-01 “An Ordinance for the Compensation of All Officers and Employees of the City of Grant for the Fiscal Year of October 1, 2026, Through September 30, 2027; Replace and Repealing all Other Conflicting Ordinances and Conflicting Sections of Ordinances; Providing for the Effective Date.”
**Council Member, Samuel Sims Entered the Council Meeting at 7:06 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action and Discussion on Request by Property Owner of: Shane Banks Located at 705 Lincoln Avenue, Grant, Nebraska for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Covered Patio – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve the Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Covered Patio for Shane Banks located at 705 Lincoln Avenue, Grant, Nebraska and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Motion to Abate (835 Sherman Avenue) – A motion was made by Bishop to abate 835 Sherman Avenue 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 Ballfield Bathroom Project – Jana Turner – Jana Turner presented a proposal for a building with a bathroom and storage area for down at the Ballfields. Discussion took place on how the project would be funded, about potential infrastructure needs, and long-term operational costs that would affect the budget. A motion was made by Brueggeman to table the request to be placed on the agenda for Ballfield Bathroom Project – Jana Turner to the October 27, 2026 Council Meeting and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action & Discussion on the City of Grant Capital Improvement for FY 2026-2027 and Beyond – Discussion took place on possible options for capital improvement projects for the FY 2026-2027 budget and beyond. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on FY 2026-2027 Budget – Discussion took place on FY 2026-2027 Budget. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Library Budget for FY 2026-2027 – Library Board Members, Madison Kemling & Jessica Tenney, were present to answer any questions on the Library budget for FY 2026-2027.
A motion was made by Sims to approve the Library FY 2026-2027 budget funding in the amount of $99,900.00 from a transfer of property taxes and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Municipal Rates and Fees – The municipal rates and fees were reviewed. No Action Taken.
Action and Discussion on Setting a Date, Time, and Place for a Special Meeting for a 2026-2027 Budget Workshop – A motion was made by Bishop to set the 2026-2027 Budget Workshop Special Meeting for Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and seconded by Sims.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Action and Discussion on Resolution No. 26-07-01, A Resolution Adopting a City-Wide Safety Policy and Authorizing the Implementation of a Comprehensive Safety Program for all City Employees – A motion was made by Brueggeman to approve Resolution No. 26-07-01, A Resolution Adopting a City-Wide Safety Policy and Authorizing the Implementation of a Comprehensive Safety Program for all City Employees and seconded by Bishop.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
The Resolution will be published in pamphlet form.
Action on Bills & Claims – A.S.A.P. Express, postage – 20.00; Amazon Capital Services, supplies – 740.30; Aurora Cooperative, fuel – 207.70; Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE, employee benefits – 4,835.58; Brott, Brittany, concession supplies – 59.40; Eakes Office Solutions, supplies – 32.65; Grainger, supplies – 1,333.24; Guardian, employee benefits – 64.60; NE State Fire Marshal, dues – 36.00; Nebraska Public Health Environmental, lab & well tests – 258.00; Perfect Shine, cleaning/janitorial – 40.00; Potts Welding & Fabrication Services, supplies & repairs – 80.00; Regier Equipment Co., supplies – 192.33; Sandhills State Bank, employee benefits – 505.00; United Industries Inc., supplies – 694.70; American Funds, retirement – 1,393.50; Nebraska Department of Revenue, sales tax – 10,634.07; United States Treasury, federal tax withholding – 5,372.09; Overtime Wages 6/28-7/11– 532.53; Total Bills and Claims $27,031.69.
The motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Sims to approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $27,031.69.
Roll call vote: Yeas – all present. Nays – none. Motion carried.
Bishop, Bruggeman, Petersen, & Sims reviewed the bills and claims prior to the meeting.
Mayor Lisa Schmitt adjourned this meeting of the Grant City Council at 8:37 P.M.
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Lisa Schmitt, Mayor
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Jessie Faber, City Clerk