September 15, 2015 at 7:00 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 the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget, in compliance with State Statute 13-501 to 13-513. (Ordinance)

Rationale:  A public hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request, in compliance with State Statute 77-1601.02. (Resolution)

Rationale:  A public hearing for comments in favor of and/or in opposition to the proposed amendments to the zoning regulations. (Ordinance)

Rationale:  A public hearing for comments in favor of and/or in opposition to the proposed amendments to the zoning regulations. (Ordinance)

Rationale:  A public hearing for comments in favor of and/or in opposition to the proposed amendments to the zoning of the south 34 feet of Lot 4 and all of Lots 5-8, Block 80, OT, from C-3 Highway Commercial to R-2 Two-Family Residential. (Ordinance)

Rationale:  SENDD and the Housing Committee recommend some changes to the program guidelines

Rationale:  The Personnel Committee has reviewed the Personnel Rules and Regulations as developed by City Staff and Attorney

Rationale:  Discuss possible litigation regarding an NEOC claim against the City

Rationale:  Sokol representatives would like to request parking a trailer on Norman Avenue and closure of Norman Avenue for the Halloween Event

Rationale:  The Chamber of Commerce would like to request street closures for the Pumpkin Festival

Rationale:  Unite Private Network is requesting to occupy the right of way with fiber cable

Rationale:  Trevor Yvarra hit some construction debris left from the gap paving project at 142 Ivy Avenue which broke a rod in the engine of his new mower

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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 setting the transfer of surplus funds from the combined utility funds to the general fund for fiscal years 2016 and 2017

Rationale:  A resolution setting the tax dollar request for fiscal year 2015-2016

Rationale:  A resolution approving the application for USDA grant funds and authorizing signatures

Rationale:  The Police Department has a list of property they would like to surplus

Rationale:  An ordinance appropriating funds and approving the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016

Rationale:  An ordinance approving the wage and salary amounts for non-bargaining unit employees for fiscal year 2015-2016

Rationale:  An ordinance approving compensation for volunteer fire and rescue personnel

Rationale:  An ordinance amending City Code 11-225

Rationale:  An ordinance amending City Code Chapter 11 Article 3

Rationale:  An ordinance amending the zoning map of the City

Rationale:  An ordinance vacating a portion of Vine Street and notice of sale

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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.