June 19, 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:  Letter of 06.07.18 from Saline County requesting reimbursement of funds in the amount of $410,000.00 for replacement of Big Blue River Bridge.

Rationale:  Brandt Excavating estimates for demolition of building(s) and associated work items located at 1610 Ivy Ave. and 542 E. 16th St. totalling $25,000.

Rationale:  Projects ready for approval.

Rationale:  Contract for 1209-11 Main Ave.  Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.

Rationale:  Two contracts for 1241 Main Ave.  Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of these contracts.

Rationale:  Contract for 1325 and 1327 Main Ave.  Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.

Rationale:  Contract for 1344 Main Ave.  Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.

Rationale:  Two contracts for 1217 and 1221 Main Ave.  Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of these contracts.

Rationale:  Two contracts for 130 W. 13th St.  Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.

Rationale:  The application is requesting $2,000 towards total estimated costs of $5,200 for a fireworks display and advertising for the event.  The event is to be held on July 3, 2018 in Crete.

Rationale:  Approval of new volunteer firefighter, Sydney Rogerson's.

Rationale:  Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding an awards program

Rationale:  Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding accident leave

Rationale:  Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding the accrual of personal time off

Rationale:  Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding separation

Rationale:  Consider amendments to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding timekeeping

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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 Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 2017 to amend the position of Deputy Clerk and add the position of Human Resource Director.

Rationale:  NDOR Program Agreement for bridge inspection and load re-rating services for Federal-aid project.

Rationale:  Alfred Benesch & Co. Supplemental Agreement #1 for additional services.

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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:  City Council regular meeting minutes of 06.05.18.

Rationale:  Personnel Committee meeting minutes of 06.05.18

Rationale:  Parks and Recreation Committee meeting minutes of 06.05.18

Rationale:  Public Safety Committee meeting minutes of 06.05.18

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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.