February 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
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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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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 January 18, 2022 Meeting - City Clerk Bargmann
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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Claims & Payables Reports
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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. Ken Norseen (replaces Zachary Hartmann) to the Airport Authority Board for the Remainder of Term
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - House Moving Permit Application of Jerome and Victoria Glaser - Building/Zoning & Code Enf Director Dworak
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All property owners were notified of the street closing permit for February 2nd. If their signature was not obtained, the Community Service Officer made direct contact with them regarding the street closure for that day.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Presentation and Acceptance for the 2020-2021 Annual Audit - Marcy Luth, AMGL, PC
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2. Amended Downtown Revitalization Facade Improvement/Commercial Rehabilitation Program Guidelines - City Administrator Butcher
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These amended guidelines were approved by the LB840 Seward Economic Development Application Review Board on January 25, 2022.
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3. Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents Related to the Request for Release of Funds and Certification for Downtown Revitalization Grant CDBG # 21DTR011 - City Administrator Butcher
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4. Consideration of Approval of Farm Lease Agreements for a Term of Three Years - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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4.A. Tract 1 (NE of Dog Park) - 15 Acres, 22-11-3- Jarod Haas
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4.B. Tract 2 (East of Karol Kay) - 32.41 Acres, 15-11-3- Chris Beckler
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4.C. Tract 3 (N of Walker Substation) - 12 Acres, 29-11-3 - Mike Gerdes
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4.D. Tract 4 (Parade of Flags) - 29.48 Acres, 21-11-3 - Chris Beckler
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4.E. Tract 5 (NE of S 2nd Street & Izaak Walton Road) - 6 Acres, 28-11-3 - Gerald Schaben
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5. Amendments to the Employee Handbook Dated November 15, 2016 - City Administrator Butcher
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5.A. Item 4.1 Holidays - Addition of Personal Day Leave
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The addition of another personal day for all employees was the recommendation of the Personnel, Finance & Audit Committee at the January 18th meeting in response to the now federally incorporated Juneteenth holiday.
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5.B. Items 1.1 - 1.20 - Updated General Personnel Policies
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The changes were presented to the Personnel, Finance & Audit Committee on January 18th as well as the City Department Heads on January 24th and any comments/suggestions have been considered and/or incorporated. The attached memo outlines the significant proposed changes of each section.
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6. Discussion on Downtown Sidewalks and Replacement of Ornamental Bricks - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher, City Engineer Mike Oneby, Building/Zoning & Code Enforcement Director Tim Dworak and Street Superintendent Bob Miers have come up with a solution and program for downtown sidewalk repairs and replacement of ornamental bricks.
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REPORTS
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1. City Administrator's Report - City Administrator Butcher
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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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