September 4, 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:  A contract for the off campus federal work study program through Doane College

Rationale:  The Planning Commission met to discuss 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:   A contract providing for WAPA to furnish firm electric service to the City of Crete in accordance with the 2012 Power Marketing Initiative

Rationale:  Bids for a new ambulance have been reviewed by the Fire and Rescue Department

Rationale:  The Public Works Department would like to discuss well permitting in the extra territorial zoning jurisdiction

Rationale:  The Mayor would like to appoint Larry Gray of 447 West 12th Street to the Housing Authority to fill the vacancy of M. Gail Scott for a term to expire June 1, 2015

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.

Rationale:  An ordinance amending electric rates to the biennial study recommendations

Rationale:  An ordinance amending the zoning regulations pertaining to signs

Rationale:  A resolution providing for a 5% discount from fy2013 LARM contributions for participation through 9/30/2015 with 180 days notice of termination

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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.