May 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM - CITY OF SEWARD
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MEETING BEING HELD VIA VIDEO/TELE-CONFERENCE UNDER STATE OF NEBRASKA, GOVERNOR PETE RICKETTS, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20-03 (CORONA VIRUS- PUBLIC MEETINGS REQUIREMENT WAIVER)
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Eickmeier announced that a copy of the Agenda for this meeting is posted on the north wall of the Municipal Building and copies are available on the north wall where a copy of the Open Meetings Act is also posted for public inspection. He also noted that any citizen wishing to address the Council should come to the podium, state their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. All remarks should be directed to the Mayor/Chairperson, who will then determine who will make any appropriate response. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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Rationale:
This is an Open Meeting of the Seward Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Seward abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of this meeting room facility as required. Disclosure of meeting recording processes is posted in the Meeting Room. A participant sign-in sheet is available for use by any Citizen addressing the Council. Presenters shall approach the podium, state their name & address for the Clerk’s record and are asked to limit remarks to five minutes. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor who shall determine by whom any appropriate response shall be made. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this Agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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ROLL CALL
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MINUTES
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1. Draft Minutes of May 5, 2020 - City Clerk Otte
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Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the minutes of the ___________ City Council meeting be approved.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, approve in one single motion the following consent items:.
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1. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. Police Department Report
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4. Infrastructure Cost Items Reimbursable Back to the City
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CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS
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1. Reappoint Stephanie Croston, Bob Dahms, and Jerry Pfabe to the Seward Memorial Library Board for a 4-Year Term
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Discuss Fee Charged for Purchase of Wood Chips - City Administrator Butcher
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In 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution 22-09 establishing a fee for purchasing wood chips. Administration is requesting a review of those fees and determining if any changes are appropriate.
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2. Discuss Ending Date for Suspending Utility Late Fees and Disconnects and Associated Disconnect Fees in Response to COVID-19- City Administrator Butcher
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On March 25, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No 2020-22 suspending utility late fees on payments beginning with the March 25, 2020 billing cycle and all disconnects and associated disconnect fees until May 31, 2020. City Administration is requesting City Council determine if the May 31, 2020 deadline is to be extended.
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3. Discuss Opening of Dowding Municipal Pool for Summer 2020 Season - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administration will provide financial analysis based on current State guidelines and available information.
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4. Discuss Summer 2020 Baseball/Softball Season and Field Usage Policy - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administration staff will be on hand with State recommended guidelines and outlook for organized summer leagues.
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5. Award Downtown Revitalization Program (CDBG 17DTR-107) Forgivable Loans: - City Administrator Butcher
A. Thomas Suhr & Mark Suhr, 145 N. 5th Street, $4,433.50
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The City of Seward reopened applications for a second round of funding due to additional program dollars being freed up (due to incomplete projects and projects finishing under budget). Applications were taken through April 8, 2020. The noted applications were forwarded on to Trey Ertmer (CDBG Grant Administrator) with SENDD for review. The applications were also sent on for SHIPO review for historical review. The City of Seward will have enough additional funds to approve the applications as submitted.
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REPORTS
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1. City Administrator's Report - City Administrator Butcher
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Following review and discussion, a motion to accept the City Administrator's report would be in order.
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the ____________ City Council Meeting be adjourned.
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