June 16, 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:  A public hearing for comments or suggestions in reference to the proposed amended zoning regulations Chapter 11 Article 6.  The Nebraska Department of Aeronautics has provided a new zoning map that has been reviewed and adopted by the Joint Airport Zoning Board.  

Rationale:  To hold a hearing and take action as the Community Development Agency on matters concerning the Redevelopment Plan

Rationale:  A public hearing of the CDA  to hear comments in favor of and/or in opposition to on an amendment to the Crete Redevelopment Plan

Rationale:  A resolution adopting the amendment to the redevelopment plan and the cost benefit analysis

Rationale:  A public hearing to hear comments in support of and/or in opposition to the City purchasing property south of the new wastewater treatment plant

Rationale:  A public hearing to hear comments in support of and/or opposition to a proposed child care center at 1115 Boswell Avenue

Rationale:  Residents on Franklin Circle would like to discharge fireworks on Tuesday June 23rd for a special occasion

Rationale:  This item was tabled for report from Insurance carrier

Rationale:  The Public Safety Committee has reviewed information regarding a medical director for ambulance services

Rationale:  Discuss plans for crosswalk improvements

Rationale:  Discuss a change order regarding the substation improvements

Rationale:  The annual report on the West 13th Street Bridge

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the consultant regarding sewer rates

Rationale:  A change order regarding improvements to East 4th Street

Rationale:  The Finance Committee has reviewed proposals received to replace 7 copier/printers in City departments

Rationale:  The Finance Committee has reviewed proposals for short and long term disability coverage received 

Rationale:  The Cemetery Board has reviewed bids on the hay on the unused portion Blue Valley Cemetery and recommend approval of the attached agreement

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The Mayor would like appoint the following names to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:

Jenna Arneson, 145 Cedar Road, for a term of 6/1/17 to replace Brent Braunberger

Kay Hegler, 824 Hawthorn Avenue, for a term of 6/1/16 to replace Jason Murphy

Matt Gonzalez, 645 Goldenrod Drive, for a term of 6/1/17 to replace Jerri Van Horn

Carol Kohl reappointed for a term of 6/1/2018

Mike Kalkwarf reappointed for a term of 6/1/2018

Rationale:  The Fire and Rescue Department membership has reviewed applications and recommend approval of Bryan Heath as a volunteer firefighter

Rationale:  The Mayor would like to consider a program initiated by the White House regarding new residents

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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 purchase of property south of the new wastewater treatment plant

Rationale:  A resolution approving the supplemental agreement for Bridge engineering

Rationale:  A resolution addressing assessments for improvements on West 13th Street

Rationale:  An ordinance to amend the airport hazard zone regulations to align with the new map

Rationale:  An ordinance establishing a street improvement district for the West 13th Bridge Replacement

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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.