March 17, 2015 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:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the bids opened 2/12/15 for a roundabout intersection on Iris Avenue at the entrance to the new high school

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has discussed other configuration options for the high school intersection

Rationale:  The Legislative/ Community Development Committee reviewed benefits of membership in the Lincoln Area Development Partnership

Rationale:  The City Council Legislative/Community Development Committee has discussed an application for CDBG funds for downtown revitalization

Rationale:  The Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed information on pergolas and water hydrants for the Dog Park

Rationale:  The Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed a request from Kirk Myers to use Tuxedo Park lake bottom for his new fireworks products demonstration

Rationale:  The Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed a request by a 4-H Club that would like to put a new sign at Tuxedo Park

Rationale:  The Parks and Recreation Committee has discussed naming the soccer fields and some signage

Rationale:  The Crete Volunteer Fire Department has reviewed application and recommends it be approved and forwarded to the Saline County Clerk for consideration for 2015 Lodging Tax Revenue Grant.

Rationale:  The Fire and Rescue Department has reviewed the applications and recommend Dylan Bonde and Josh Forrest for approval as volunteer firefighters and be added to the insurance rolls.

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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:  Declare a 1983 Ford F-150 in the wastewater department as surplus

Rationale:  An Ordinance to authorizes BANs for the construction of a new WWTP

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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.