November 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Bellevue City Council Meeting +++AMENDED AGENDA+++

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. INVOCATION - Pastor Bryan Rice, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7308 South 42nd Street.

3. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

4. OPEN MEETINGS ACT - Posted on back wall of City Council Chambers

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, CLAIMS, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS:

5.a. Approval of the Agenda

5.b. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items marked with an (*) are approved where this item is, unless otherwise removed)

5.b.1. * Approval of the November 7, 2023 City Council Minutes.

6. * APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:  None

8. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS:

8.a. * Recommend the reappointment of Dr. Tony Yonkers and Dr. Jeff Akerson to the Bellevue Board of Health for a 4-year term, ending July 2027.  (Mayor Hike)

9. APPROVED CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None Received

10. LIQUOR LICENSES:

10.a. Recommend approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (NLCC) an application for a Class "D" Liquor License to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits, Off Sale Only, for Wizard Pipes and Glass LLC dba "Wizard Pipes and Glass" located at 1505 Galvin Road South, Suite 5, Bellevue, NE 68005 and John C. McKercher as Manager. (City Clerk)

11. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (3rd reading):  None

12. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING (2nd reading):

12.a. Ordinance No. 4135: Compensation Ordinance as Updated. (HR Director)

12.b. Ordinance No. 4136: Request to rezone Tax Lot7B3A3, located in the Northwest 1/4 OF Section 35, T14N, R13E of the 6th P.M., Sarpy County, Nebraska, from  BNH to RD-60 for the purpose of an existing single-family residence.  Applicant: Barney Barrett. General Location: 2004 Harlan Drive. (Planning Director)

12.c. Ordinance No. 4137: Request to rezone Lot 2, Southdale, from BNH to RG-28, for the purpose of multi-family residential development. Applicant: H.A. Wassenberg Holding Co. LLC.  General Location: S. 29th Avenue and Capehart Road.  (Planning Director)

13. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (1st reading):

13.a. Ordinance No. 4138:  Sewer Rate Ordinance Increase (Wastewater and Solid Waste Superintendent) 

14. PUBLIC HEARING ON MATTERS OTHER THAN ORDINANCES:

14.a. Approval of Event Application for Green Line Running Event to hold the American Hero's Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, May 26, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. along Keystone Trail - starting and ending at Hayworth Park Ball Fields. (City Clerk)

15. RESOLUTIONS:  None

16. CURRENT BUSINESS:

16.a. Authorize the purchase of stainless-steel spreaders and snowplow blades for the street department's new trucks, in an amount not to exceed $58,347.24.  (Public Works Director)

16.b. Authorize the purchase of five (5) 2024 Ford trucks for the street department, in an amount not to exceed $373,884.00 ($62,314.00 each).  (Public Works Director)

16.c. Authorize the purchase of Freightliner 114 SD Plus for the street department, in an amount not to exceed $133,934.00.  (Public Works Director)

16.d. Authorize the purchase of a 35-ton detachable air ride trailer from Kaufman Trailers for the street department, in an amount not to exceed $54,745.00.  (Public Works Director)

16.e. Approve the purchase of five (5) heat pumps from MMC Mechanical Contractors replacing pumps in the 1510 Wall Street Building, in an amount not to exceed $55,341.00. (Public Works Director)

16.f. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between 4SA and the City of Bellevue for use of Aspen Park ballfields beginning March 20, 2024 to October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. (Parks Department)

16.g. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Sarpy Douglas Law Enforcement Academy Interlocal Agreement (SDLEA), which would allow Metro Community College to become a member of the academy. (Police Chief)

16.h. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the request by the USPS to have a Bellevue Police Detective on their Task Force.  (Captain Tim Melvin)

16.i. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal of the Operative IQ Software Licensing Agreement for a 3-year term from November 21, 2023 to November 21, 2026. (Battalion Chief Strachota)

17. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Comments must be limited to items on the current Reports (November report will be attached to the December 5th meeting packet).

18. CLOSED SESSION:

19. ADJOURNMENT