July 6, 2021 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 June 15, 2021 - City Clerk Bargmann
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the minutes of the June 18, 2021 City Council meeting be approved.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Recommended Motion(s):
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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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Revision of the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan - City Administrator Butcher
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2. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Amendment to the City of Seward Unified Land Development Ordinance (ULDO); Chapter 410 Zoning and Subdivision, Article 31.6, Vehicle Storage and Attachment 1 - City of Seward Use Matrix - Building/Zoning & Code Enf Director Dworak
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Permission for the Seward County Ag Society to Utilize Centennial Park from Aug 4th - 9th for the Seward County Fair (Carnival Camping) - City Administrator Butcher
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2. Authorization for Mayor to Sign all Documents Related to the City of Seward's Receipt of Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), totaling $638,572 (First Installment) - City Administrator Butcher
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As per the American Rescue Act of 2021 (ARPA), the City of Seward has been appropriated a total of $1,277,144 to be paid in two disbursements. The first disbursement, totaling $638,572 will be distributed to the City of Seward following completion of an application to the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services. This authorization will confirm the City of Seward's acceptance of these monies and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Seward.
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3. Acknowledge Receipt of Claim from St. John Lutheran - Child Development Center, 1053 N Columbia Ave., Seward, for Property Damage in the amount of $7,827.12 and Forward to the City Attorney and the City's Insurance Carrier - City Administrator Butcher
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4. Updated Job Description for Police Officer I - City Administrator Butcher
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5. Resolution Adding Stop Signs at 1st Street and Jackson Street; and 2nd Street and Jackson Street - City Administrator Butcher
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The City received a request to install temporary stop signs at the intersection of Jackson and 1st Streets. After monitoring traffic, the City Traffic Committee recommends making this change permanent. Additionally, when reviewing the control parameters of all of the other intersections along Jackson Avenue to the west, it was determined that the yield signs at 2nd and Jackson should be converted to stop signs as well.
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6. Resolution Designating Two Compact Parking Spaces on the North Side of Seward Street, East of 5th Street - City Administrator Butcher
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7. Compilation Engagement Letter with AMGL for the Preparation of the Budget in the Form Prescribed by the State of Nebraska Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 - City Administrator Butcher
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8. Award Bid for the 12.47 kV Underground Line Replacement, Progressive Road Project, to Valley Construction in the Amount of $404,411.44 - Electric Superintendent Ruether
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Bid docs and specifications are available for inspection during the normal business hours of City Hall at the Office of the City Clerk, 537 Main Street, Seward, NE.
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9. Notice of Resignation of Councilmember Chris Schmit from the Seward City Council and Notice of Vacancy in Ward 2 - Mayor Eickmeier
A. Recognition of Service of Councilmember Schmit
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ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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1. Election of New Council President - Mayor Eickmeier
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REPORTS
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1. City Administrator's Report - City Administrator Butcher
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Discussion:
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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STRATEGY SESSION
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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney to Provide Negotiation Guidance Concerning Real Estate Interests for Construction of a New Water Tower - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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