The official proceedings of the regular gering city council meeting, may 10, 2010

THE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR GERING CITY COUNCIL
MEETING, AUGUST 23, 2010
A regular meeting of the Gering City Council of Gering, Nebraska was held in
open session at 7:00 p.m. on August 23, 2010. Present were Mayor Wiedeman
and Councilmembers Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum,
Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. Also present were City Administrator
Danielzuk, City Clerk Russell and City Attorney Ellison. Notice of the meeting
was given in advance by publication in the Gering Courier, the designated
method of giving notice, the proof of publication being attached to these minutes
as page ________. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance to
the media, Mayor and Councilmembers. All proceedings hereafter were taken
while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public except as otherwise
indicated.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wiedeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Mayor Wiedeman indicated Nebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 84, Article 14,
requires at least one copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room
and she indicated where the Open Meetings Act is posted.
CORRESPONDENCE AND CITIZENS WITH BUSINESS NOT SCHEDULED ON THE
AGENDA
Mayor Wiedeman inquired if there were any correspondence or citizens present
with business not scheduled on the agenda and Judy Hoxworth, 2670 Chateau
Way, and Deb Raines, 1475 Quail Ridge Road, spoke about enforcement of
ordinances. They distributed photos of their neighborhood which showed
numerous violations of City ordinances.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Christensen moved and McFarland seconded to:
1.
Approve minutes of the August 9, 2010 regular city council meeting;
Approve payment and closing on the purchase of McLellan Park from
Gering Public School District;
Approve July 2010 financial statements; and
Claims having been audited were approved as follows:
Payroll (8/17/10) 111,033.09; City Payroll Trust, 5,560.14 FSA Medical 125; First
State Bank, 360.26 Union Dues; Internal Revenue Svc., 35,444.46 Federal/FICA
Tax/Disability Ins; Internal Revenue Svc, 215.00 Garnishment 2; Meat Shoppe,
17,382.48 Management Contract/Bar Tab; NE Dept. of Revenue, 947.85 July RV
Rental Income, NE Child Support Payment Center, 575.35 Child Support; SCB
Federal Credit Union, 1,488.08 Credit Union; Scottsbluff–Gering United Way, 25.00
Employee United Way; Valley Bank & Trust Co., 1,129,592.59 CD Debt
Svc/Sinking Fund/HSA; Western Heritage Credit Union, 320.00 Police Union Dues;
Utility Bill Deposit, 1,036.54 Refund Checks; 21st Century Water Technology, 39.38
Sup; Accucut, 51.34 Sup; Airgas Intermountain, Inc., 14.44 Maint./Equip; Alamar
Uniforms, 221.75 Sup; Allo Communications, 689.00 Comm; American Water
Works Assoc, 165.00 Subscription; B & C Steel, 80.75 Sup; Rodger Beitel,
5,925.05 Reimburse Overcharge Wastewater; Beltline Sand & Gravel, Inc., 62.50
Sup; Benzal Pest Control, 51.00 Spraying; Blankenau Wilmoth, LLP, 253.50 Legal
Svcs; Bluffs Sanitary Supply, 828.65 Sup; Bridgestone Golf, Inc., 1,093.80
Merchandise; Broadway Office Supply, 942.27 Sup; Budget Tire & Svc., 9.97
Maint; C & M Air Cooled Engine, Inc., 118.06 Repairs/Maint; Central States Wire
Products, 5,399.63 Sup; CenturyLink, 2,222.26 Svcs; Charter Communications,
96.98 Svcs; Chem Dry, 693.26 Cleaning; City of Scottsbluff, 254.34 Emergency
Management; Cobra Puma Golf, Inc., 141.40 Merchandise; Collopy Performance &
Machine, 24.00 Repairs/Maint; Connecting Point, 141.00 Sup; Couplamatic
Systems, Inc., 50.00 Sprinkler Repair; Creative Signs Division, 348.60 Sup;
Crescent Electric Supply Co., 2,660.00 Materials; Culligan Water Conditioning,
146.40 Salt; Dale’s Tire and Retreading, 573.22 Repairs/Maint; DeLage Landen
Financial Svcs, 188.22 Copier Lease; Dex One, 52.50 Yellow Pages
Advertisement; Dutton-Lainson Co., 2,388.33 Sup; Eagle Graphics, 7.60 Sup;
Ecolab, 46.00 Svcs; Enviro Svc, Inc., 868.00 Lab Work; Environmental Svcs. Inc.,
6,850.00 Abatement; Fastenal Co., 56.20 Equip; Floyd’s Sales & Svc., Inc.,
2,684.80 Maint; Foree Tire Distribution, 82.20 Repairs/Maint; Frank Implement Co.,
1,212.20 Sup; Fremont Motor Scottsbluff, LLC, 48.92 Repairs; Brandon Fritton,
125.00 Refund; FYR-TEK, 123.06 Equip; Gale, 98.98 Books; General Traffic
Controls, Inc., 129.10 Sup; George Holthus, 75.00 Travel Exp; Gering Public
Schools, 31,000.00 Purchase McLellan Park; Gering Valley Plumbing & Htg.,
1,694.40 Repairs; Golf Software.com, 44.95 Scorecards; Grease N Go, 39.24
Maint; Great Plains One – Call Svcs, 135.67 Comm; Hach Co., 330.30 Sup; Harding
& Schultz, P.C., 1,161.69 Legal Fees; Hawkins, Inc., 9,453.90 Oper. Sup; HD
Supply Waterworks, 69.67 Sup; Heilbrun, 1,701.54 Sup; Evergreen Properties,
100.00 Svcs; HR Specialist, 155.00 Publications; ICMA Electronic Retirement,
498.91 ICMA City Admin; Ideal Linen Supply, Inc., 142.28 Sup; Independent
Plumbing & Heating, 32.50 Repairs; Intralinks Technical Solutions, 5,594.45 Sup;
Irby Tool & Safety, 5,001.14 Sup; John Hancock USA, 10,759.01 JH Retirement;
Johnson Cashway Co., 791.45 Sup; Karen Sue Bruntz, 1,275.00 Cleaning Svcs;
Kawasaki Korner, 88.45 Repairs; KNEB, 271.50 Display Ad; Kovarik, Ellison,
Mathis, 2.888.75 Legal Fees; Kriz-Davis Co., 805.03 Supplies; L & P Financial
Svcs, 365.00 Equip. Maint; Lakeland Engineering Equip. Co., 170.00 Repairs/
Maint; Lane Danielzuk, 105.00 Conference; League of NE Municipalities, 14,372.00
Membership Dues; Lexis Nexis Risk Data Management, 50.00 Svcs; Linweld,
42.19 Sup; M-B Companies, Inc., 216.38 Repairs/Maint; McLaughlin Water
Engineers, 14,485.67 Svcs; MG Trust Co., LLC, 4,149.68 MG T – Fire; Steve Mount,
31.00 CDL Renewal Fees; Mulligans Bluff, 748.00 Meals; NE Swana, 175.00 Conf.;
Nebraska Law Enforcement, 36.00 Investigation; Nebraska Library Commission,
6.48 Catexpress Excess Usage; Nebraskaland Tire, 407.21 Repairs/Maint; Nike
USA, Inc., 160.83 Merchandise; NLA Public Library Trustee, 303.00 Conf; Norfolk
Lodge & Suites, 151.98 Travel Exp; Northwest Pipe Fittings, Inc., 121.55 Sup;
OCLC, Inc., 70.96 Books; Panhandle Area Development, 2,450.00 Svcs; Panhandle
Coop Association, 2,090.18 Sup; Panhandle Humane Society, 2,948.45
Contribution/Fees; Paul L. Reed Construction, 155.63 Svc; Petty Cash, 28.94 Petty
Cash; Ping, 214.56 Merchandise; Pitney Bowes, 900.00 Sup/Postage; Platte Valley
Human Resources, 30.00 Subscriptions/ Dues; Powerplan OIB, 1,408.97
Repairs/Maint; Print Express, 494.70 Printing Svc; Pro Quality Pest Control, 29.00
Oper. Exp; Quest, Inc., 341.46 Equip. Maint; R & C Welding & Fabrication, 168.68
Maint; Ramada Inn, 70.00 Travel Exp; RDJ Specialties, Inc., 180.11 Misc;
Recorded Books, LLC, 80.25 Books; Recovery Systems Co., Inc., 1,514.81 Equip.
Maint; Robinson Electric, 60.00 Repairs; Roosevelt Public Power District, 27.47
Utilities; Sandberg Implement, Inc., 124.50 Sup; Scaletron Industries, L.T.D.,
364.50 Load Cell; SCB Co. Ambulance Svc, 316.23 Contract; SCB Co. Court,
282.50 Filing Fees/Court Costs; SCB Police Department, 225.00 Annual Firearms
Range Bill; Scottsbluff Towing Svc, 70.00 Svc; SCB Winnelson Co., 2.96 Sup;
Secretary of State, 30.00 Renew Carol Martin Notary; Senior Citizens Center,
525.00 Contribution; Simon Contractors, 269.50 Equip/Maint; Slafter Oil Co.,
1,797.42 Sup; Solutions EAP, 244.55 Svcs; Source Gas, 4,083.89 Svcs; Terry
Carpenter, Inc., 650.00 Water Well Land Rent; Titleist, 312.00 Merchandise;
Tumbleweed Press Inc., 399.00 Subscription Renewal; Marcia Turner, 520.00
Refund Wedding Deposit; Twin City Development, 12,500.00 Contribution; USA
Blue Book, 23.68 Operating Sup; Utility Solution Association, Inc., 108.20 Sup;
Van Pelt Fencing, 540.80, Repairs/Maint; Westco, 10,718.91 Oper. Sup; Western
Area Power Administration, 152.82 Transmission Line; Western Pathology
Consultants, 59.60 Svcs; Western Plains Business Solutions, 219.15 Svc.
Agreement; Wholesale Motive Svc., 130.55 Sup; Winchell Cleaning Svc, 820.00
Admin Office & Civic Center Cleaning; Winfield Solutions, LLC, 107.50 Sup. On
roll call vote, the following voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland,
Hillman-Kortum, Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
ASPHALT OVERLAY ON U STREET
Director of Public Works, Pat Heath commented on the asphalt overlay on U
Street from Five Rocks Road west to the landfill entrance. This project is one that
the City has wanted to do since accepting Scottsbluff’s trash. Previously, the
City put on some millings for a base. A quote was received from Simon
Contractors as a sole source bid as Simon Contractors are the only company
providing asphalt in our area. Staff recommended to award to Simon
Contractors.
Public Works Director Heath indicated that it is planned to have this done this
month; however, $60,000 of the cost will come out of this year’s budget, and the
remainder will come out of next year’s budget.

Mayor Wiedeman inquired if the 2-inch overlay is adequate and Public Works
Director Heath indicated it is. Councilmember Shields inquired about the quote
amount and Public Works Director Heath commented that the amount is what was
expected.
Councilmember McFarland moved and Gibbs seconded to approve the proposal
from Simon Contractors in the amount of $71,825.00 for asphalt overlay on U
Street from Five Rocks Road west to the landfill entrance. On roll call vote, the
following voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum,
Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
TWIN CITIES DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Twin Cities Development Executive Director Rawnda Pierce provided an update
of activities. Due to the economy, TCD has been in a holding pattern on
economic development. They have looked outside the box to see what else they
could work on. Some new projects are: Neighborhood Stabilization Program
grant; Business Retention Program; Downtown Revitalization grant; purchase of
US Bank building; housing grants; a construction program with Scottsbluff High
School; working with WNCC to develop vocational trades program;
www.wehavejobs.net job posting website and recruitment program; providing
administrative support for the Heartland Expressway program; TCD staff
completed the CDBG Certified Administrator training program; worked on the
Certified Economic Development Community Program for both Scottsbluff and
Gering; economic development and recruitment.
Ms. Pierce indicated that Gering monitors Gering’s Neighborhood Stabilization
Program grant and WNHO monitors Scottsbluff’s Neighborhood Stabilization
Program grant. Scottsbluff has contracted to demolish 53 properties. It has gone
well and has brought a lot of money into the community.
The Business Retention Program will be a 3 year project with the State of
Nebraska. There will be a team of people going out to the communities along
with DECA students.
Twin Cities Development has been in the process of acquiring the U.S. Bank
building on Broadway and has applied for a grant to put in some living quarters in
the upper level of that building. It is planned to have six apartments. Three of
them will need to be targeted towards an income qualification and the other three
can be rented to professionals.
Twin Cities Development is continuing their downtown assistance program,
housing program and rehabilitation program. They have rehabilitated 14 homes
so far through that program.
Ms. Pierce commented on the downtown revitalization grant and indicated that
Gering still has some studies to complete with regard to blighted and
substandard areas before that grant can be applied for Gering. TCD has received
$30,000 for planning and $350,000 for implementation and Ms. Pierce indicated
this is a matching program and none of that money will be allocated for the US
Bank project. Councilmember Gibbs inquired about what is lacking on Gering’s
currently defined blighted areas and Ms. Pierce said it is not contiguous to the
entire area being defined and all businesses need to be included.
Ms. Pierce commented on the wehavejobs and careerlink websites and indicated
they have seen a large increase from hits originating outside of Nebraska. There
are 162 jobs posted right now. They are giving an average of four to eight
community tours a month, 45 to 60 minutes per tour. Sixty new families have
moved into the community since January 2010. They have also participated and
sponsored the Business and Industry tours. There are about nine businesses
that participate.
TCD is still doing as much economic development as they can. Ms. Pierce
commented on a small ag processing company and indicated that there is an
international company that they have worked with for the past three years.
TCD is also working with WNCC to develop and create a vocational trades
program that will train and keep local youth in the area.
They would like to look at some strategic planning of how they can develop some
areas in the community and suggested getting a task force together to work on
that.
TCD was recently contacted by a national preservation group about reopening
the McKinley School and looking at some other options for that property.
Councilmember Christensen commented that he feels TCD is going in the right
direction. Ms. Pierce commented that it is hoped they can get back into
economic development, but it is going to be awhile and hopefully cities can hang
on to what they have.
STEEL GRILL ROOF TOP PATIO
Lisa Weborg, owner of Steel Grill, would like to expand her licensed premise and
the only way to expand her business is to build a roof top patio. Ms. Weborg is
also planning to apply for a catering license in addition to her Class C license.
The roof top patio will fit approximately 45 to 50 people. M. C. Schaff has
reviewed their plans and Rusch Construction is their contractor. She wanted to
approach the council to see if they had any concerns or questions before they go
to the expense of remodeling.
Mayor Wiedeman indicated that Building Inspector Sam Klassert had provided
comments upon review of the plans and Ms. Weborg and Stu Rusch, Rusch’s
Construction, indicated they have received the comments. Mr. Rusch
commented that item number 7 indicates deck and supporting members shall be
constructed with steel to match existing building. He stated that the existing
building on the outside of the perimeter is metal but the roof system and the
building is wood and that is how it was designed. He said that maybe it was not
explained to Mr. Klassert that it is engineered as wood.
Mayor Wiedeman commented on the occupancy load. The plans show
occupancy load of 50 people and Mr. Klassert’s calculations indicate 46. Mr.
Rusch will check on that.
They plan to put a chain link fence on the inside along the top area and there will
not be a roof on the patio. It will be like an expanded smoking area. Inquiries
were made on whether it was ADA accessible and it was indicated that this area
doesn’t have to be ADA accessible.
Ms. Weborg commented that the addition to the licensed premise will also include
the Morton building and it is planned to cater out of that building.
Mayor Wiedeman indicated this will be sent to City staff for their review.
SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSE FOR STEEL GRILL
Ms. Lisa Weborg, owner of Steel Grill, would like to celebrate their one-year
anniversary and use the Morton building east of her establishment for a dance
and beer garden on September 17th and 18th, 2010. Port-a-potties will be provided
and cattle gates will be installed out front. Captain Rogers indicated that he had
heard of no issues from previous events.
Councilmember Gibbs moved and McFarland seconded to approve the
application for special designated license from Steel Grill to serve beer, wine and
distilled spirits for a dance and beer garden on September 17 and 18, 2010 from
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at 2800 N. 10th Street. On roll call vote, the following voted
“AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum, Shields, Morrison
and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
EMERGENCY INTERCONNECTION AT TERRYTOWN
Electric Utilities Superintendent Ron Doggett and Dennis Wademan from NPPD
have been working on an agreement to interconnect Terrytown’s and Gering’s
electric systems. The interconnection point is located at 10th Street and Martha
Road in Terrytown and the agreement is to maintain in place an interconnection
point as an emergency, or back up, feed. Electric Superintendent Doggett
commented that this provides potential benefits to both parties and the citizens.
Mr. Wademan indicated this provides emergency backups for both systems and
will assist in getting repairs made as quickly as possible.
Mayor Wiedeman extended her appreciation to them for going the extra steps to
get this accomplished.

Councilmember Hillman-Kortum moved and Christensen seconded to authorize
Mayor Wiedeman to sign the letter agreement to facilitate the emergency
interconnection at Terrytown with the City of Gering. On roll call vote, the
following voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum,
Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
CAPWN FIBER OPTIC LINE
Director of Public Works Pat Heath commented on the agreement for Community
Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) to install a fiber optic line. The
agreement is to construct, maintain and operate an underground communication
fiber optic line from 975 Crescent Drive to 3350 10th Street to link the two
buildings. This agreement allows CAPWN to cross the City’s 100 foot easement.
They will bore underneath the road and they have hired a local company to bore
underneath and CAPWN will bear that cost.
Public Works Director Heath commented that the City has charged them a one-
time $100 fee for the agreement and a $100 deposit for accurate locations of that
line to show on the City’s base drawings. The deposit will be reimbursed. Staff
recommendation is for council to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Councilmember Shields moved and Morrison seconded to approve the agreement
for Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) to construct,
maintain and operate an underground communication fiber optic line across
Crescent Drive and authorize Mayor Wiedeman to sign the agreement. On roll
call vote, the following voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland,
Hillman-Kortum, Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
CONSTRUCTION REVIEW SERVICES AGREEMENT
Director of Public Works Pat Heath reviewed an agreement for a consultant for
the D Street, Rundell Road – Lockwood Road project. The agreement is with M.
C. Schaff for the inspection services not to exceed $48,509.96, which is to be paid
with federal funds. The City will incur little or no out of pocket expenses. Public
Works Director Heath indicated this was quite an ordeal and commented on the
process. The contract is the State’s contract and is part of the LPA program.
It was planned to start this project this week; however, the contractor is waiting
for an environmental permit, so it is hoped to start next week. Councilmember
McFarland inquired if they will bill actual costs and Public Works Director Heath
said yes.
Councilmember Morrison moved and McFarland seconded to authorize Mayor
Wiedeman to sign the Agreement for Construction Review Services between M.
C. Schaff & Associates and the City of Gering for consultant services for D Street,
Rundell-Lockwood Road, Project No. URB-5724(2). On roll call vote, the following
voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum, Shields,
Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.

RESOLUTION
CONSULTANT SELECTION
City of Gering
Resolution No. 8-10-2

WHEREAS: Certain transportation facilities (roads, streets, trails, and others) in
City of Gering have been designated as being eligible for federal funds by the
Federal Highway Administration in compliance with federal laws pertaining
thereto;
WHEREAS: City of Gering desires to continue to participate in Federal-Aid
transportation construction programs;
WHEREAS: The Nebraska Department of Roads as a recipient of said Federal
funds is charged with oversight of the expenditures of said funds;
WHEREAS: City of Gering as a sub-recipient of said Federal-Aid funding is
charged with the responsibility of expending said funds in accordance with
Federal and State law, the rules and regulations of the Federal Highway
Administration, the requirements of the Local Public Agency (LPA) Guidelines
Manual of the Nebraska Department of Roads, including the Consultant Selection
process as stated in the LPA Guidelines Manual; and
WHEREAS: City of Gering understands that the failure to meet all requirements
for federal funding could lead to a project(s) being declared ineligible for federal
funds, which could result in City of Gering being required to repay some or all of
the federal funds expended for a project(s).
BE IT RESOLVED: The City of Gering City Council does hereby adopt and bind
itself to comply with all applicable federal law, including the rules and regulations
of the Federal Highway Administration, all applicable state law and rules and
regulations (Nebraska Administrative Code) and the requirements of the LPA
Guidelines Manual of the Nebraska Department of Roads, including the
Consultant Selection process as stated in the LPA Guidelines Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City of Gering City Council does hereby
designate the following as responsible for the management of the Consultant
Selection process: Transportation Supervisor – Responsible Charge.
Councilmember Gibbs introduced and moved the adoption of the resolution.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember McFarland. On roll call vote, the
following voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum,
Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.

Whereupon the Mayor declared said Motion carried and Resolution passed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand officially and affix the seal
of said City this 23rd day of August, 2010.

/s/Susan K. Wiedeman, Mayor

ATTEST:
/s/Rosemarie D. Russell, City Clerk
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM NASH-FINCH COMPANY
City Administrator Lane Danielzuk commented on the real property purchase
agreement for the purchase of approximately one-half acre from Nash-Finch
Company located at Lot 3, Trails Edge Plaza. It is part of the parking lot area that
the Sunmart building and several other businesses surround the perimeter of. It
is a clean-up mechanism in order for the City to have control over that area.
There is also an easement attached to the purchase of that property and controls
an access related issue. The purchase price is $33,000.
City Administrator Danielzuk commented on Nash Finch’s Conditions Precedent
to Closing and indicated there is a right of first refusal release that Nash Finch is
required to get; however, before they do that, the City needs to commit to the
purchase of the property.
The agreement is pretty much a standard agreement and City Attorney Jim
Ellison indicated this clears the path for all that grocery store property.
Councilmember Gibbs asked for clarification of the location of the property and
City Administrator Danielzuk indicated it is roughly where the street used to run
through. It is a necessary cleanup in order to complete a project that will take
place on that site. Councilmember Christensen inquired as to why this wasn’t
taken care of when that building was purchased and Councilmember McFarland
indicated that it was discussed when the Sunmart building was purchased that
the City did not have that entire parking lot.
Councilmember McFarland moved and Gibbs seconded to authorize the mayor to
sign the Real Property Purchase Agreement with Nash-Finch Company in the
amount of $33,000. On roll call vote, the following voted “AYE”: Smith,
Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum, Shields, Morrison and Escamilla.
“NAY”: None. Absent: None.
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember McFarland moved and Hillman-Kortum seconded to enter into
closed session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss Gering Bargaining Unit Tentative
Agreement and Local Union No. 1597 IBEW Union Tentative Agreement and for
protection of public interest. On roll call vote, the following voted “AYE”: Smith,
Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum, Shields, Morrison and Escamilla.
“NAY”: None. Absent: None.
Mayor Wiedeman stated the motion has passed to enter into closed session at
8:05 p.m. for the purpose of discussing only the Gering Bargaining Unit Tentative
Agreement and Local Union No. 1597 IBEW Union Tentative Agreement and for
protection of public interest.
Councilmember Gibbs moved and McFarland seconded to end closed session
and the discussion of Gering Bargaining Unit Tentative Agreement and Local
Union No. 1597 IBEW Union Tentative Agreement at 8:44 p.m. On roll call vote,
the following voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-
Kortum, Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
GERING BARGAINING UNIT TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
It was indicated there has been a request from the Police Union to reconsider
something in the agreement and Councilmember McFarland moved and Morrison
seconded to move the agreement back to negotiations. On roll call vote, the
following voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum,
Shields, Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
LOCAL UNION NO. 1597 IBEW TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Councilmember Morrison moved and Escamilla seconded to approve the Local
Union No. 1597 IBEW Tentative Agreement. On roll call vote, the following voted
“AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum, Shields, Morrison
and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.
There being no further business, Councilmember Christensen moved and Smith
seconded the meeting be adjourned at 8:46 p.m. On roll call vote, the following
voted “AYE”: Smith, Christensen, Gibbs, McFarland, Hillman-Kortum, Shields,
Morrison and Escamilla. “NAY”: None. Absent: None.

Susan K. Wiedeman, Mayor
Rosemarie D. Russell, City Clerk

Source: http://www.gering.org/Minutes%202010/August%2023,%202010.pdf