December 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM - CITY OF SEWARD
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MEETING BEING HELD VIA VIDEO/TELE-CONFERENCE UNDER STATE OF NEBRASKA, GOVERNOR PETE RICKETTS, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20-36 (CORONA VIRUS- CONTINUED LIMITED WAIVER OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS)
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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 November 17, 2020- City Administrator Butcher
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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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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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REORGANIZATION/SEATING OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS/CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
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OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
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1. Governing Body/Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials - City Administrator Butcher
A. Council Member Jessica Kolterman - Ward 1 B. Council Member Chris Schmit - Ward 2 C. Council Member John Singleton - Ward 3 D. Council Member Jonathon Wilken - Ward 4
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CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS
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1. Reappoint James Kimsey as Fire Chief for a 2-Yr Term
A. Oath of Office
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2. Reappoint Jonathan Jank to the Rail Campus Development Review Committee for a 2-Yr Term
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3. Reappoint Rick Endicott to the Cemetery Board for a 3-Yr Term
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4. Reappoint Mel Varner (Alternate) and Dr. Dan Ellis to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a 3-Yr Term
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5. Reappoint Brad Bowen to the Housing Appeals Board for a 3-Yr Term
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6. Reappoint Matt Stryson to the Housing Authority Board for a 5-Yr Term
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7. Appoint Council Members to Boards and Committees as Liaison:
A. Fire Department - John Singleton B. Cemetery Board - Sid Kamprath C. Tree Board - Alyssa Hendrix D. Park & Recreation Board - Ellen Beck, Chris Schmit E. Civic Center Commission - Sid Kamprath, John Singleton F. Planning Commission - Chris Schmit, Sid Kamprath G. Library Board - Jonathon Wilken, Jessica Kolterman
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8. Appoint Council Members to Various Boards and Committees:
A. Personnel, Finance & Audit Committee - Ellen Beck, Karl Miller, Chris Schmit, Jonathon Wilken B. E911 Board - John Singleton, Jessica Kolterman C. CDBG Application Review Board for Economic Development (Program Loan Reuse) - Jonathon Wilken D. Seward/Saline County Solid Waste Agency - John Singleton E. Seward Foundation - Karl Miller, Jessica Kolterman F. Rail Campus Development Review Committee - Chris Schmit, Karl Miller G. Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership - Ellen Beck for a 3-Yr Term
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ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Liquor License Application of Squire Wards, LLC dba Squire Wards, 133 N 6th St - City Administrator Butcher
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New application for Class C Liquor License.
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1.A. Resolution Recommending Approval of Class C Liquor License for Squire Wards, LLC, dba Squire Wards
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1.B. Recommend Approval of Gregg Nelson as Manager of Class C Liquor License for Squire Wards, LLC, dba Squire Wards
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of Ordinance to Require Individuals to Wear Facial Coverings in Public Places in Response to COVID-19, and Exceptions Thereof. - City Administrator Butcher
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2. Ordinance Approving a Lease-Purchase Agreement with Jones Bank for the Financing of a Toro Reelmaster 3555-D Mower and Authorize the Mayor to Execute all Documents Related to the Financing Agreement - City Administrator Butcher
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3. Extend Downtown Revitalization (DTR) Grant Completion Deadline to February 26, 2021 Due to Delays in Contractor Availability and COVID-19 - City Administrator Butcher
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Original deadline was November 8, 2020 but due to limited availability of contractors and complications related to COVID-19, projects continue to be delayed. We have three (3) open construction projects.
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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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Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the ____________ City Council Meeting be adjourned.
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