City of Tekamah PO Box 143 June 26, 2025 The regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of Tekamah, NE was held at 6:00 p.m. on June 26, 2025, and convened in open and public session at the Tekamah City Auditorium. Present were Mayor Walford and Council members Matt Cass, Kelly Adamson and Steve Cass. Colin Wright was absent. City Attorney Matt Munderloh and City Clerk Karolyn McElroy were also present. A quorum was established. Notice of the meeting was given in advance. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance to the Mayor and Council. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the meeting was open to the public. Adamson moved to approve the consent agenda, Matt Cass seconded the motion. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSTAIN: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. A written department report was submitted by the Burt County Museum. Sanitation Superintendent Nathan Lund gave a verbal and written department report. Lund reported the 10th Annual Cleanup Day held June 7th was a great success collecting 17,645 pounds of trash at the city compactor site in four hours! This is the most collected since holding this event. Council Member Adamson reviewed the 2024-2025 Revenue budget report through May 31st with the group. No public comments were heard during the Public Comment time. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Matt Cass moved to approve a claim to Cass Plumbing of $167.58, Adamson seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Adamson, Matt Cass and Mayor Walford to make a quorum, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. ABSTAIN: Steve Cass. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. B. Steve Cass moved to approve a claim to Cass Tab Services of $901.00, Adamson seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Steve Cass, Adamson and Mayor Walford to make a quorum, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. ABSTAIN: Matt Cass. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. C. Adamson moved to approve that City Attorney Matt Munderloh draft a Resolution for “No Parking” on both sides on 15th Street between P & O Streets. Steve Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. D. Adamson moved to table drafting a Resolution for “No Parking” of M Street from 18th Street, top of hill to 16th Street bottom of the hill for more investigation and to talk to the owner of the M Street apartments. Steve Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. E. Adamson moved to approve a proposal of $5,448.75 from Custom Blinds for South window blinds in the Tekamah Library, Matt Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. F. Matt Cass moved to approve a request from Landon Hallstrom, 2012 Scott Ave. to close the street in front of his home on July 4th from 1:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Hallstom and area neighbors were present and reported they are okay with the temporary closure. Steve Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. G. Adamson moved for City Attorney Munderloh to draft a Resolution to sell city excess equipment by auction, Steve Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. H. Adamson moved to approve an agreement of $13,000.00 to $18,000.00 with Forvis Mazars, LLP to assist with the 2025-2026 Budget preparation. Matt Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. I. Matt Cass moved to approve an estimate of $1,500.00 from Cass Plumbing to replace a vent fan motor for the pool shower room, Adamson seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Adamson, Matt Cass and Mayor Walford to make a quorum, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. J. Water/Wastewater Commissioner Steve Cass reported the hydrants in the city Mini Park have been repaired by the city Water and Street departments. K. Adamson moved to table an estimate of $749.99 from Audio Video Specialist to replace the pool sound system to allow time to obtain additional estimates. Matt Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried L. Matt Cass moved to approve the hiring of a temporary Interim Police Chief/Consultant for up to three months at $10,000.00 a month to assist with structuring and guiding the recruitment process for a permanent Police Chief. The candidate will assist with the interview process and selection criteria for the permanent role. Steve Cass seconded the motion. Discussion was held. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried. M. Adamson moved to accept the job evaluation and approved a 5% pay increase for Sanitation employee Jeramy Surls, Matt Cass seconded. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: All, NAYS: None, ABSENT: Wright. The result being a majority YEAS, it is declared the motion carried There being no further business brought before the Mayor and Council. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. City of Tekamah 6/26/25; AE Supply; repair;1,775.00 Allison Electric; service;1,909.89 Ameritas; pension;2,653.09 Aqu-Chem; supplies;2,146.64 Baker & Taylor; books; 120.62 Barco; supplies; 73.90 B & B Technologies; repair; 132.66 Black Hills; utilities;3,249.61 Burt Co. AG Solutions; repair; 105.00 Cass Plumbing; repair; 167.58 Cass Tab Services; service; 901.00 City of Tekamah; payroll reimb; 18,654.93 Classic Clean Carwash; service; 30.00 Core & Main; maintenance; 257.09 Demco; supplies; 101.42 Elkhorn Fence; repair-Keno;4,807.00 Fas-Break Auto Glass; repair; 65.00 Fastwyre; service;1,168.30 George Hill; postage; 19.36 Heartland Nat'l Gas; utilities; 70.94 HOA; repair;4,410.09 JEO; service;3,730.00 Johnson & Mock; service;2,378.00 Johnson & Mock; service - LB 840; 205.00 Karolyn McElroy; supplies,training; 298.51 Kelly Five LLC; LB 840 grant; 20,000.00 Lane's Tree Service; trees;1,800.00 Lincoln Winwater; repair; 162.55 Mackin Educational; books; 206.49 Midwest Tape; supplies; 8.49 NE Public Health Envir; service; 46.00 NPPD; utilities;4,551.62 Omaha Winwater; repair;1,141.65 One Office Solution; supplies; 141.54 Postmaster; service; 288.84 Proverbs 31; LB 840 grant; 20,000.00 Steve Devening; LB 840 grant; 20,000.00 The Tipsy Pig; supplies; 500.00 Watertight Roofing; service;3,600.00 Payroll;; 36,784.54 EFTPS; Federal payroll tax;9,777.34 ZNEZ LMS 07-17-25
