March 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM - CITY OF SEWARD
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Eickmeier announced that a copy of the Agenda for this meeting is posted on the north wall of the Municipal Building and copies are available on the north wall where a copy of the Open Meetings Act is also posted for public inspection. He also noted that any citizen wishing to address the Council should come to the podium, state their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. All remarks should be directed to the Mayor/Chairperson, who will then determine who will make any appropriate response. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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Rationale:
This is an Open Meeting of the Seward Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Seward abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of this meeting room facility as required. Disclosure of meeting recording processes is posted in the Meeting Room. A participant sign-in sheet is available for use by any Citizen addressing the Council. Presenters shall approach the podium, state their name & address for the Clerk’s record and are asked to limit remarks to five minutes. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor who shall determine by whom any appropriate response shall be made. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this Agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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ROLL CALL
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MINUTES
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1. Draft Minutes of February 18, 2020- City Clerk Otte
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the minutes of the ___________ City Council meeting be approved.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, approve in one single motion the following consent items:.
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1. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership Report
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3. Infrastructure Cost Items Reimbursable Back to the City
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CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS
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1. Reappoint Larry Goldsmith to the Tree Board for a 3-Yr Term
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 p.m. - Liquor License Application of City of Seward, dba Seward Community Golf Course, 1046 Country Club Dr., Seward, NE - City Administrator Butcher
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1.A. Resolution Recommending Approval of a Class C Liquor License for City of Seward, dba Seward Community Golf Course
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1.B. Application Recommending Cody Herald as Manager of Class C Liquor License for City of Seward, dba Seward Community Golf Course, 1046 Country Club Dr., Seward
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Supplemental Letter Agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for Professional Engineering Services to Develop a Plat for the Remaining Unplatted Portions of the Seward Rail Campus - City Administrator Butcher
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Jake Vasa (SEH) will work with the City of Seward to develop and plat the remaining portions of the City owned Seward Rail Campus including the entry boulevard. This will establish additional lots to list for sale, update PUD plans, annex the remaining portion of the campus into the City, and finalize designs and outlot locations.
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2. Plans and Specifications for Seward Electric and Water Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Improvements as Prepared by Olsson, and Authorization Advertisement for Bids. - Craig Reinsch, Olsson
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The City of Seward continues to update our meter technology as the current Aclara system phases out, pursuant to notices by Norris Public Power and NPPD of their plans to move to new AMI systems. The City Electric Department and Water Department has worked with Olsson over the last year to develop plans and specs. Departments met with vendors from numerous companies to review technology, software/hardware, review lists of municipals installations, and to question vendors on various aspects of the their technology offerings. These findings have been incorporated into the bids specs.
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3. Agreement wtih BNSF Railway Company for Improvements to Elm Street Rail Crossing - City Administrator Butcher
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Pursuant to the 2019-2020 budget the City of Seward is contributing to the improvement of the Elm Street BNSF crossing. BNSF plans to undertake maintenance and improvements to the Highway 34 and adjacent Elm Street crossing in 2020. The City budgeted $29,000 and the agreement is for $28, 876. The City will coordinate with BNSF on scheduling and getting information out to the public regarding construction closures and delays.
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4. Agreement for Professional Construction Engineering Services with Schemmer Associates, Inc. for Construction of the Waverly Road Project - City Administrator Butcher
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The City of Seward discussed, as part of the recent Street Bond allocation, having Schemmer perform construction engineering duties. This was a recommendation by former City Engineer Jake Vasa to ensure the project was not delayed by the open City Engineer position. These costs were included in the bond numbers approved by Council.
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REPORTS
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1. City Administrator's Report - City Administrator Butcher
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Following review and discussion, a motion to accept the City Administrator's report would be in order.
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the ____________ City Council Meeting be adjourned.
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