April 3, 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.

Rationale:  A public hearing for comments in favor of and/or in opposition to the purchase of Lots 5 & 6, Block 99, O.T.

Rationale:  A public hearing for comments in favor of and/or in opposition to the purchase of Lots 7 & 8, Block 99, O.T.

Rationale:  The Planning Commission has reviewed a proposal from JEO Consulting to update the future land use map to a new format

Rationale:  The Economic Development Advisory Board and City Council Legislative/Development Committee have reviewed DTR agreements that have been processed and ready to be executed

Rationale:  Review the contract for the removal of non-historical metal awnings

Rationale:  Review address specific removals

Rationale:  Review address specific removals

Rationale:  Review address specific removals

Rationale:  Review address specific removals

Rationale:  Review address specific removals

Rationale:  Review address specific removals

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed an agreement with Olsson Associates for wastewater engineering services

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the final payment application for Tabitha/Hospital demolition

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed an agreement with NMPP to complete the air emissions inventory report

Rationale:  The Public Safety Committee has discussed that only one manufacturer can provide the chassis with gasoline engine as specified for the new ambulance and there are time sensitive order requirements

Rationale:  An agreement with the foundation for grant funds

Rationale:  A proclamation that April 27, 2018 be observed as Arbor Day in Crete

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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:  The Economic Development Advisory Board and the City Council Legislative/Development Committee have reviewed the purchase of property with Economic Development funds and a public hearing was held

Rationale:  The Economic Development Advisory Board and the City Council Legislative/Development Committee have reviewed the purchase of property with Economic Development funds and a public hearing was held

Rationale:  An ordinance amending the positions under the supervision of the City Administrator

Rationale:  An ordinance to amend 3-1001 to harmonize with Chapter 4-213

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the Garbage Company request for a solid waste collection rate review for an increase in the CPI and Ordinance 2044 will codify the changes

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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.