The regular meeting of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Henderson, Nebraska was held at 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026 at City Hall in Henderson, Nebraska. Notice of this meeting was posted at the City Hall and published in the July 9, 2026, Henderson News.
Mayor Corbin Tessman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Tessman declared the meeting to be legal and properly advertised with all members having been informed of the nature of the meeting and having received related information. Mayor Tessman referred to the open meetings law poster and stated if a member of the public wishes to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, they may speak during the public forum period. The public may request the item to be placed on a future agenda for deliberation and/or action.
During the public forum period, speakers will be given five minutes to address the Board. The public should be aware that the Board is unable, by law, to deliberate or act on the items raised during the public forum period.
Roll call showed the following present: Mayor Corbin Tessman. Council members: Teri Pollet, Jordan Hiebner, Kevin Friesen and Brian Hiebner.
Minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting were reviewed. Jordan Hiebner made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Teri Pollet seconded. Roll vote: Ayes – Jordan Hiebner, Teri Pollet, Kevin Friesen and Brian Hiebner. Motion carried.
Kevin Friesen made a motion to pay the claims as presented. Brian Hiebner seconded. Roll vote: Ayes – Kevin Friesen, Brian Hiebner, Teri Pollet and Jordan Hiebner. Motion carried.
One building permit was issued since the last meeting for Shar Doell to erect a storage shed.
No one was present for public forum.
Representatives from Moms on Mission were present to give an update on status of the fund raising for the new playground at the Downtown Park. The group has received a $100,000 grant from the York County Visitor’s Bureau. They will be applying for a grant through the Land and Water Conservation Fund and will continue to solicit pledges. Mayor Tessman recommended two council members to volunteer to start meeting with the MOM group as city representatives. Kevin Friesen and Jordan Hiebner volunteered. No formal action taken.
Brian Hiebner made a motion to release the final payment of $20,000 to VanKirk Brothers Contracting as the punch list had been completed for the Highland Addition. Kevin Friesen seconded. Roll vote: Ayes – Brian Hiebner, Kevin Friesen, Teri Pollet and Jordan Hiebner. Motion carried.
Chief of Police John Prusia gave the council an update on five nuisance properties that have received letters for violation of the Henderson Municipal Nuisance/Maintenance of Property Code. Chief Prusia will continue to monitor the progress on the properties and will report next month if further action needs to be taken. No formal action taken.
Brian Hiebner made a motion to approve the handicap door kit for the main entrance door at City Hall in the amount of $4,151.70 from Nebraska Door and Window LLC in York (this does not include electrical work). Kevin Friesen seconded. Roll vote: Ayes – Brian Hiebner, Kevin Friesen, Jordan Hiebner and Teri Pollet. Motion carried.
Reports were given. No formal action.
Teri Pollet made a motion to adjourn. Jordan Hiebner seconded. Roll vote: Ayes – Teri Pollet, Jordan Hiebner, Kevin Friesen and Brian Hiebner. Motion carried.
Corbin A. Tessman, Mayor
Connie Brown, City Clerk
