SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved Dennis Cheatham for a seat on the Board of Adjustment.

Interim City Manager Josh Hanson introduced Cheatham as the only candidate to answer the ad for the Board of Adjustment.

"This position had been advertised, with Dennis being the only applicant that we did receive. He is a resident within Sidney, works for Convert-a-ball, and is the general manager at Fox Theater. Some of his experience and skills include advisory tech in support Night of Hope Foundation since 2018 and present to this day, Sidney Jaycees member from 2007-2009, Sidney Fire Arts booster, Cheer dad for five years, former Rotary Club member, and former Kiwanis Club member, and 30-plus years of management experience," Hanson said.

He said the Board of Adjustment consists of five regular members and one alternate appointed by the City Council for a term of three years. One member of the planning commission must serve on the Board of Adjustment.

Council approves parking exemption

Chief Building Official Marshall Hall presented the city council with a truck parking waiver for Valarie Grilli. Hall said Grilli is an over-the-road trucker and is asking to park her truck at her house occasionally. The request is for the truck only, not the trailer.

"She usually has someone pick her up from another parking location, but at times getting a ride just isn't possible. If she can't get a ride back, the only alternative is to either drive the truck back, the tractor back, or walk. Therefore, Valerie is requesting a parking waiver to park her tractor at the house," Hall said.

Council members asked how many trucks are being considered, and for how long. She said there would be no more than two trucks, and her truck would be parked no more than three days. 

The council approved the waiver.

Council approves sale of front wheel loader

The City Council approved the sale of a 2002 John Deere 444H Front Wheel Driver Loader. In November, the Street Department took possession of a new front wheel loader approved in the 2025-2026 budget. 

The new loader came in at about $8,000 over budget, according to the Interim City Manager Josh Hanson memo to City Council. The City advertised the loader for sale with two bids submitted: Haupt Landscaping LLC for $20,000, and John Lessman for $26,500. 

The council approved Lessman's bid of $26,500.

Financial account signatories approved

The city council also approved removing Lori Borchert and David Scott as signatories from City bank accounts. Scott submitted his resignation Sept. 12, 2025, and Clerk/Treasurer Lori Borchert submitted her retirement letter effective March 2.

Assistant City Manager Josh Hanson was appointed as Interim City Manager and the council recently approved Kim Phillips as the deputy clerk and office manager. She will be the next City clerk, pending council approval.

The Council approved adding Hanson and Phillips to the banking accounts.