January 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Open 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. |
2. Roll Call
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Attendance of Council members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions. |
3. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concern
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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. |
4. Special Order of Business
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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. |
4.A. 14th Street and Kingwood Avenue Parking
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a request for additional parking at the apartment building at 14th Street and Kingwood Avenue
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4.B. Civilian Employee Pension Plan Documents
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The civilian employee pension plan documents are completed and ready for adoption and submittal to the IRS
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4.C. Police Pension Plan Documents
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The Police Officer pension plan documents are complete and ready for adoption and submittal to the IRS
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4.D. Employee 457 Pension Plan
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The employee 457 pension plan documents are complete and ready for adoption and submittal to the IRS
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4.E. WWTP Materials Purchase Agreement
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4.F. Mayor's Appointments
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The Mayor would like to appoint John Reeves, as the Chamber Representative, to the Economic Development Board for a term of 3 years.
The Mayor would also like to appoint the City Administrator, Police Chief, Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee and the President of the Fire Department to the City/ County Communications Advisory Board. |
4.G. Dorchester Electric Service Agreement
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An agreement to provide electric distribution system services to the Village of Dorchester
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4.H. Cost of Service Update - Electric Rates
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An agreement with JK Consulting to review the electric cost of service
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4.I. New Volunteer Firefighter
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The Fire and Rescue Department has reviewed applications and recommend the addition of Dustina Schwartz as a volunteer firefighter
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4.J. LB 840 Semi-Annual Report
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The semi-annual report on the activities of the LB840 Economic Development Plan
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4.K. Power Plant Asbestos
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed asbestos testing at the power plant
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5. Resolutions & Ordinances
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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. |
5.A. Resolution 2014-03 Pension Plans
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A resolution adopting the pension plans and authorizing the implementation
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5.B. Ordinance 1881 - Well Head Protection Map
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An ordinance adopting the wellhead protection Map
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5.C. Ordinance 1885 Wellhead Protection Plan
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An ordinance to adopt the wellhead protection plan
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5.D. Ordinance 1886 - Emergency Purchase - Backhoe
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Emergency ordinance for the purchase of backhoe. The backhoe will be used by water department installing water lines. Motor failed on old machine. Replacement needed.
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6. Officers' Reports
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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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7. Consent Agenda
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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. |
7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. January 7, 2014
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. December 26, 2013 Public Works
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7.B.2. January 7, 2014 Finance
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7.C. City Treasurer's Report
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7.D. Claims Against the City
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8. Adjournment
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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. |