March 5, 2013 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 to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed 1 and 6 Year Street Plan for the City of Crete.  The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan February 25, 2013. (Resolution 2013-10)

Rationale:  A Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed amendment to the Economic Development Advisory Plan changing the amount of funds allocated to the administration of the plan to up to 10% (currently 3-5%) (Resolution 2013-11)

Rationale:  The negotiation team will review progress with the City Council

Rationale:  The Economic Development Advisory Board would like to make the position of program director a full time job employed by the City with City benefits.  The board has reviewed a job description for the expanded position.

Rationale:  A memorandum of understanding between the City and contributors to the economic development fund for the salary of a full time program director employed by the City

Rationale:  A job description for the City Administrator position

Rationale:  A proposal to provide water plant testing for proper functioning

Rationale:  A request for proposals from planning firms to provide services related to a new comprehensive plan for the City of Crete

Rationale:  There are several grants available to provide funding for a new comprehensive plan

Rationale:  The Planning Commission has met and discussed the impact of special exception use permits on zoning, land use and planning

Rationale:  The Ministerios Pentecostes Maranatha Church of 705 West 12th Street would like to purchase property in the Crete Industrial Subdivision at 2151 Cardinal Lane to be used for their church operations.  The City Council held a public hearing on February 5, 2013 and referred the matter to the Public Safety and Public Works Committee.  The committees met on February 11, 2013 and reviewed the application.

Rationale:  Property located at Tuxedo Park is being offered as a donation to the City of Crete

Rationale:  The Mayor would like to consider an exception to the camping limits at Tuxedo Park for a group doing work in Crete

Rationale:  The Police Department has some surplus equipment for disposal

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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 approving the 1 and 6 Year Street Plan

Rationale:  A resolution amending the funding amounts of the City of Crete Economic Development Plan

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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.