October 21, 2014 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/ or in opposition to the annexation of the new high school property

Rationale:  A public hearing to hear testimony in favor of and/ or opposition to a liquor license application for Elle's on Main

Rationale:  The City has received a request to form a Street Improvement District on Iris Avenue to construct an intersection into the new high school

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed information regarding new and replacement pickups for public works departments

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has discussed the plans for a new west sub-station

Rationale:  A quote has been received from Pavers Inc. for additional mill and overlay work on Boswell Avenue from 13th Street to 14th Street

Rationale:  Changes are being recommended to the design of Forest Avenue to address the drainage

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board have reviewed plans for development and operation of a dog park

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board have discussed plans and specifications for dog park fence

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board have discussed plans and specifications for the City Park Fountain basin

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board have discussed plans and specifications for a new pickup on state bid

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board have discussed plans and specifications for flag poles to be placed in Tuxedo Park by the Ag Society

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board have discussed plans and specifications for fencing at Tuxedo Park to be placed by the Ag Society

Rationale:  The Mayor would like to appoint Drew Rische of 634 Heather Circle to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Janet Bonneau through 4/1/2015

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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 to annex the new high school property

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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.