September 21, 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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Discussion:
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 September 7, 2021 Budget Hearing and September 7, 2021 Meeting - 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 ___________ 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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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. City Codes Director Report
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Add Lucas Brettman to Volunteer Firefighter Roster.
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CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS
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1. Appoint Members to Various Boards and Committees:
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1.A. Wanda Lewis (replaces Georgia Hackworth) and Katie Stolze (replaces Patricia Lindner) to the Seward Housing Authority for 5-year terms.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Updated Job Description for Custodian - City Clerk Bargmann
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2. Consideration of a Membership Agreement with the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership - SCCDP President & CEO Jank
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3. Consideration of a Funding Agreement with the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership - SCCDP President & CEO Jank
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4. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Pay Plan, Providing for a 4.0% Cost of Living Adjustment for all Pay Lines and Incorporation of Comparability Pay Adjustment for Various Employees - City Administrator Butcher
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
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5. Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code; Initiating an Electric Rate Adjustment Increasing Total System Revenues by 3.0%, Effective with the October 2021 Billing - City Administrator Butcher
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
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6. Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code; Initiating a Sewer Rate Adjustment Increasing Total System Revenues by 3.0%, Effective with the October 2021 Billing - City Administrator Butcher
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7. Ordinance Amending the Seward Municipal Code, Chapter 248 Firearms & Explosives, Article II Fireworks, Item 2.4 Dates and Hours of Sale and Item 2.5 Discharge Restrictions - City Administrator Butcher
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8. Resolution Removing Parking on the East Side of Karol Kay Boulevard, North of Hillcrest Drive Intersection and South of Bader Avenue Intersection - City Administrator Butcher
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9. Approval of the Recommendation of the Selection Committee's Rankings for the Seward Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project and Authorization to Enter into Negotiations for Professional Engineering Services with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) - City Engineer Oneby
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10. Economic Development Rate Agreement with Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and SFD Opco, LLC (PetSource) - City Administrator Butcher
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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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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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