Imperial council approves agreements, payment applications at Nov. 17 meeting

The Imperial City Council moved through a full agenda Nov. 17, approving several agreements and payment applications during its regular meeting at City Hall.
The meeting opened at 6 p.m., with Mayor Craig Loeffler and council members Nick Colton, Jan Elliott, Julie Gockley and John Miller present. The council entered an executive session early in the meeting to discuss possible litigation with City Attorney Josh Wendell, Attorney David Dudley via Zoom, the mayor, the city administrator and the city clerk. The session began at 6 p.m. and ended at 7:31 p.m., when the council returned to open session.
Council members voted to approve the consent agenda and file the treasurer’s report for audit.
Agreements and Contracts
The council approved an agreement with Pivot Electric for City Square electrical components totaling $114,800. The mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the city.
A second agreement with Midwest Striping Service for parking lot striping components at City Square, totaling $1,144, also received approval.
A bid from Miller Construction Service LLC was tabled for future consideration.
Council members approved the first payment application to Nielsen Contracting for work completed through Nov. 12, in the amount of $353,609. The payment will come from Community Development funds.
The council also approved participation in the PFAS 3M settlement agreement, opting for a lump-sum payment. Mayor Loeffler was authorized to sign all related documents.
Additionally, the council approved a consent to collateral assignment agreement involving Sandhills Energy’s lender, Alter Domus, LLC.
Resolutions
The council adopted Resolution R25-11-03, waiving and forgiving the Imperial Housing Authority’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes in the amount of $8,532.18. The vote was three in favor, with Gockley abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
Members also approved Resolution R25-11-02, authorizing the signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent for 2025.
Claims and Payroll
The council approved utility check numbers 25552–25597 in the amount of $525,749.81, along with general check numbers 26556–26599 totaling $135,779.32. Payroll expenses of $216,683.14 and additional city claims were also approved as presented.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. The full text of minutes, resolutions and ordinances is available at the Imperial City Office during regular business hours.
Written from the minutes submitted for legal publication.