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Falls City Council to review possible reassignment of duties

By John Nixon

07/24/2025

Anthony Nussbaum

(KLZA)-- The Falls City Council discussed options to correct weaknesses pointed out in the recent, annual audit when they met Monday evening.

The Council discussed proposals included in a correction action plan which recommended the duties of the Clerk and Treasurer be separated from those of the City Administrator.

As the City continues to grow and implement new programs, there is a need for intensive planning and other work that goes well beyond a 40-hour work week.

Options in the recommendation included keeping the current merged structure and create deputy positions for City Clerk and City Treasurer.

Another option is to unmerge the City Clerk and City Treasurer offices from the City Administrator role

Council member Joe Buck who was serving in the absence of Mayor Mark Harkendorff Monday night commented that he is a firm believer in segregation of duties, there is a cost associated with such a move including salary and benefits. Buckminster said he believes it is worth a look at establishing a new position.

Administrator Nussbaum said that the city would only be looking at adding one additional person.

No final decisions were made during the meeting.

Council members also approved awarding a contract for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Midlands Contracting of Kearney, Nebraska in an amount of $472,002.

A franchise agreement renewal with Spectrum Mid-America with a 5% fee of gross cable service revenues was also approved. In 2024 the fee generated $32,749.

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