Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Regular MeetingFremont, NE · September 14, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
September 14, 2021 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on September 14, 2021 at
4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor meeting room at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska and via
Zoom. The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the
agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A
continually current copy of the agenda was available for public inspection at the office
of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was distributed to the Utility
and Infrastructure Board on September 10, 2021 and posted, along with the supporting
documents, on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually
for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Bolton, Sawtelle, Wiese, Greunke, and Dinkins present.
5 members present, 0 absent. Others in attendance included Brian Newton, City
Administrator; Troy Schaben, Asst City Admin – Utility; Jody Sanders, Director of
Finance; Lottie Mitchell, Exec. Assist; Jeff Shanahan, Power Plant Supr.; and Keith
Kontor, Water/Wastewater Supr.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Wiese and seconded by Member Dinkins to approve items 3 and 4
(Minutes from August 31, 2021 and Accounts Payable through September 14, 2021).
Ayes: Wiese, Bolton, Sawtelle Greunke, and Dinkins. Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR 2021-2023 AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN OF THE UTILITY DEPARTMENTS.
Sanders handed out updated budget sheets. Moved by Member Dinkins and Seconded
by Member Bolton to receive documents. Ayes: Wiese, Dinkins, Greunke, Bolton, and
Sawtelle. Motion carried 5-0. Sanders reviewed budget. Moved by Member Bolton and
seconded by Member Greunke to recommend City Council approve Biennial Budget for
2021-2023 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan of the Utility Departments.
Ayes: Wiese, Dinkins, Greunke, Bolton, and Sawtelle. Motion carried 5-0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
Shanahan gave update on projects at the Lon D. Wright Power Plant.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Member Greunke and seconded by Member Dinkins to adjourn at 4:34 p.m.
Ayes: Wiese, Bolton, Sawtelle Greunke, and Dinkins. Motion carried 5-0.
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