January 16, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting

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.

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

No action can be taken by the council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed 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.

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.

A public hearing to hear comments in favor of and/or in opposition to the purchase of property in Block 15

A public hearing to review the functioning and progress of the Economic Development Program

The Library Advisory Board has reviewed revised library policies

Review the School Resource Officer Program and an agreement with Crete Public Schools for continuation

Review the report on agreed upon procedures and annual examination

The Finance Committee reviewed an agreement renewing the electronic payment processing services provided by the state provider, Nebraska Interactive LLC

The Finance Committee reviewed an updated agreement with Union Bank for HSA services

The Public Works Committee has reviewed the plumbing permit form and fees

The Mayor would like to appoint Carrie Wilsman of 807 Forest Avenue to the Library Advisory Board

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.

A resolution regarding the purchase of property in Block 15

An ordinance adopting the zoning map with errors corrected

An ordinance authorizing the issue of bonds for Street Improvement Districts 2013-1 through 2013-7 (Gap Paving), Street Improvement Districts 2014-1 through 2014-5 (Airport Road and Overlays) and Street Improvement District 2015-1 (West 13th Street Blue River Bridge)

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.

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.

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.  The complete agenda with attachments is available at www.crete.ne.gov.