June 4, 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:  Novel Chemical Solutions is asking for an extension on the CDBG Economic Development Loan

Rationale:  The Chamber of Commerce is requesting that the City act as the purchasing agent for the July 4th fireworks display.

Rationale:  Midwest Fireworks Wholesalers LLC & Magic Skies Fireworks LLC of Adams, Nebraska will be the fireworks provider and operator for the July 4th display.

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The Cemetery Board has met and discussed the prices of cemetery lots and the fees for intermit.  The Board recommends the following prices be approved by the City Council:

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:  The Doane College Student Involvement Office has requested a parade on City of Crete streets for homecoming weekend.

Rationale:  The Sacred Heart Parish is requesting to hang a banner over 13th Street to announce their multi-cultural Food Festival at Tuxedo Park June 22nd.

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed plans to control the odor at the wastewater lift station

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed plans to replace and repair stairs, rails and landings in the wastewater lift station

Rationale:  The annual participation and membership in the SouthEast Nebraska Development District is due

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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 requesting the closure of 13th Street for the annual County Fair Parade

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the funds due to the electric fund from the water fund as recommended by the independent auditor

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the funds due to the electric fund from the general fund as recommended by the independent auditor

Rationale:  An ordinance allowing the City to develop a biennial budget

Rationale:  An ordinance appealing 11-513 as recommended by the Planning Commission

Rationale:  An ordinance amending sign permit fees as recommended by the Planning Commission

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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.