December 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 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.

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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.

Rationale:  The 2010 City Council will adjourn indefinitely and the meeting will reconvene as the 2012 City Council

Rationale:  Council member recently elected will take the oath of office.

Rationale:  A resolution ratifying the results of the recent election.

Rationale:  The Council shall elect a President in accordance with City Code 1-204.

Rationale:  Council will consider approval of the Mayor's appointments. Standing Council Committee appointments shall be considered after each election.  Appointed Officials shall be considered after each Mayoral election.  Other Board and Committee appointments are made as needed.

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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 public hearing of the City Council for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of citizens relating to the proposed updates to the City of Crete Plumbing Code.

Rationale:  The Public Works Department would like to enter into an employment contract to fill a position as previously discussed

Rationale:  The Personnel Committee has met to discuss operations on Monday December 24, 2012 and Monday December 31, 2012 

Rationale:  The Finance Committee has met with Doane College officials to review a funding proposal for Doane to issue bonds through the City of Crete as per state statute

Rationale:  The Police Department would like items declared surplus for disposal.

Rationale:  The Mayor has reviewed a request by The Law Office for an increase in the contract for legal services by 3%.  The annual contract cost is currently $44,592 and would increase to $45,936.

Rationale:  An agreement for a railroad crossing has been received from BNSF

Rationale:  Region V Services is requesting permission to place a new flag pole on the property at 1951 East 13th Street.  The flag pole is a donation by Mrs. Ernie Thalmann at no cost to the City.

Rationale:  The Planning Commission has submitted a request for funding for a new comprehensive plan.

Rationale:  The negotiating committee will report on progress with negotiations

Rationale:  A new agreement with Unite Private Networks LLC

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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:  A resolution designating qualified depositories for City of Crete Funds

Rationale:  A resolution designating signatories for financial transactions

Rationale:  An ordinance setting the compensation for volunteer emergency response personnel

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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.