July 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting

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    The City Council has posted a copy of the Open Meetings Act, Laws of the State of Nebraska, in the back of the council chambers.  Additional copies are available to read, if anyone wishes one during this meeting, please advise. 
    As each agenda item is considered, if there are any questions concerning the agenda item please advise.  The City Council may consider items listed on the agenda in random order.
    The City Council has assisted listening devices available, if needed please advise.
    Please stand and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.

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    Attendance of Council members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.

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    No action can be taken by the council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posted and/or to refer the matter for further action.  Testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.  Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.

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    The council may take action to hear testimony in favor of  or in opposition to, discuss/limit  discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.

Rationale:  To hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed amendment to the zoning regulations regarding signs

Rationale:  To hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change to the North 1/2 Lot 13 and South 1/2 Lot 14, Block 80, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, 1830 Grove Avenue from R-2 Two Family Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial

Rationale:  ROW donation for Phase II of East 13th Street Improvements

Rationale:  Doane College Student Activity Council would like to hold a homecoming parade October 6, 2012

Rationale:  Dickey Burham has submitted a proposal to make repairs required by the demolition of the building at 119 West 13th Street

Rationale:  The Police Department has a list of abandoned vehicles to surplus

Rationale:  Mrs. Otredosky is requesting to be reimbursed for groceries lost due to a power outage.

Rationale:  The Mayor has received notice that the Crete Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 74 would like to commence bargaining for its first collective bargaining agreement

Rationale:  Lots 4 & 5, Block 144, 1133.5 Linden Avenue

Rationale:  The Fire Department, Public Safety Committee and engineer have reveiwed and approved the specifications for a new ambulance/ rescue unit.  The estimated cost is $150,000

Rationale:  Information and discussion about the next fiscal year budget.

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    The Council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. The Council may take action to waive the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate dates on any ordinance being considered. The Council may take action to pass and approve any matter presented under this title.

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    Reports may be given by Department Heads, Committees and Council members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.

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    Council will consider approval of the following items. Explanation may occur for each item and the council may approve and or amend and approve the items listed.

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    The city council will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The city council may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the council that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session.
    The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded  from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance.  To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office.