February 6, 2018 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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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.

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The Public Works Committee and the Planning Commission have reviewed the one and six year street improvement plan

Rationale:  A public hearing to hear comments in favor of and/or in opposition to a special use permit to have a church or place of worship in a highway commercial district 

Rationale:  The Finance Committee has reviewed the annual audit report

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The Finance Committee has reviewed employee health insurance renewal information

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the agreement for geotechnical services at the new community/library building site

Rationale:  The Finance Committee has reviewed the required written 180 day notice to the Nebraska Department of Insurance for termination of participation with LARM in anticipation of requesting proposals for insurance coverage effective 10/1/2018

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The Public Works Committee has review options for landlord reconnections

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed a new agreement for the online agenda due to the name change of the provider

Rationale:  An agreement with SENDD to provide construction management for the CDBG DTR Program

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Proclaiming March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

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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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A resolution authorizing a Voluntary Correction Program Submission along with an amendment for IRS compliance.

Rationale:  A resolution adopting the 1 and 6 year street improvement plan

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A resolution adopting the amendments to the Library Policies

Rationale:  A resolution requesting congressional action to protect DACA youth

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The Public Works Committee has reviewed an ordinance to amend plumbing permit fees

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