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Columbus Nebraska, City Council Meeting 7/6/2026
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Procurement and Grant Application Approvals for Airport, EMS, and Park Projects
Resolution R26-85 awarded a bid to Danielle's Approach LLC for $245,700 for Papy and a Beacon project at the airport, specifically on runway 32. This project is funded by federal money and a Nebraska Aeronautage Commission grant of $371,000. Resolution R26-86 approved a medical collection services agreement with Automated Collection Services Incorporated for delinquent emergency medical services accounts. Resolution R26-87 authorized the submission of a grant application for $250,000 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the Panei Park West Trail Connection Project [cite: 399-452].
Henry Huarez Basilio Appointed as Columbus Police Officer
Henry Huarez Basilio was appointed as a police officer for the Columbus Police Department. The two-week waiting period was waived per council rules. Basilio is a resident of Columbus, a graduate of Skyler Central High School, and served as a military police officer in the Army National Guard from 2018 to 2024. He is currently pursuing an associate degree in information technology at Central Community College and is employed at Beckton Dickinson. His qualifications include military police basic training, weapons safety, basic IT troubleshooting, and certifications in CPR, first aid, and AED. Upon appointment, he will attend the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and undergo the department's field training program. This is a budgeted position. Motion to appoint was made and seconded, passing unanimously [cite: 326-364].
Knights of Columbus Granted Liquor License for Columbus Days
The council approved an application from the Knights of Columbus for a special designated liquor license for Columbus Days, which will take place from August 7th to 9th, 2026, at 26th Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets. The motion to approve was made and seconded, passing unanimously [cite: 377-390].
Airport Improvement Project and Park Trail Grant Approved
Resolution R26-85 was adopted, awarding a bid to Danielle's Approach LLC for $245,700 for Papy and a Beacon project at the airport, specifically on runway 32. This project will be funded with federal money and a Nebraska Aeronautage Commission grant of $371,000, which exceeded the amount requested. Resolution R26-87 was also adopted, authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for $250,000 for the Panei Park West Trail Connection Project. Both resolutions passed unanimously [cite: 399-452].
City Council Meeting Covers Consent Agenda, Department Updates, and Key Appointments
The Columbus City Council meeting commenced with a roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. The consent agenda, containing minutes, reappointments, grant funding, improvement projects, finance reports, and payroll/bills, was approved in its entirety. Reports from city offices included updates on general administration, human resources (employee recognition month), planning and economic development (marketing campaign, grant closures, housing study), and public communications (social media reach, video series performance). The city clerk provided statistics on resolutions, ordinances, public records requests, licenses, and permits. Updates were also given on IT projects and finance department activities, including budget process and TIFF projects. The meeting concluded with the appointment of Henry Huarez Basilio as a police officer, approval of a liquor license for Columbus Days, and adoption of resolutions for airport improvements and park trail connection [cite: 1-454].
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