February 7, 2023 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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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Draft Minutes of January 17, 2023, City Council Meeting
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3. Mayor Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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3.A. Appoint Molly Bargmann (replaces Justin Hartman) to the Park & Recreation Board for Remainder of Term
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3.B. Re-appoint Sue Bowen to the Planning Commission for a 3-Year Term
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3.C. Re-appoint Ann Underwood to the LB840 Committee for a 3-Year Term
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3.D. Re-appoint Jon Burhoop, Randy Chapp, and Lacey Koch to the Park & Recreation Board for a 3-Year Term
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MAYOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEE
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1. Appointment of Brandoll Koll to serve as Water/Wastewater Director - City Administrator Butcher
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Presentation and Acceptance of the 2021/2022 Annual Audit - Marcy Luth, AMGL
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As per the previously agreed upon engagement letter, AMGL has completed the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Present via Zoom, will be Marcy Luth of AMGL to present their findings from the audit.
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2. Consideration of Approval of Service Provider Agreement with Caselle, Inc. for Provision of Accounting & Utilities Software - Finance Director Wolf
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The City currently uses GWorks as its financial and utilities billing software. With the agreement term ending, the City has assessed its options with continuing with GWorks or considering another provider. After careful consideration, Finance Director Wolf and City Administration are recommending a switch to the Caselle software for these services.
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3. Consideration of Special Designated License from the Nebraska Hop Growers Association for an event to be held at Bottle Rocket Brewery on March 11, 2023 - City Administrator Butcher
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The attached Special Designated Liquor (SDL) License Application was considered against the Council Policy for expedited review. Since the applicant has not been approved for a SDL license previously, the applicant must be considered and approved by the City Council. The event will allow for a beer tasting event to take place in the large event room at the Bottle Rocket Brewery on March 11, 2023.
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4. Consideration of a Supplemental Construction Services Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH), Inc. for the E Seward Street Improvements Project and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents - City Engineer Oneby
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The attached supplemental agreement will outline the construction services to be completed by Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH), Inc. in the E Seward Street Construction project. A Master Agreement of Professional Services was already completed on April 26, 2021.
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5. Consideration of a Claim from Gene Selby, 504 N 8th Street, for Personal Property Damage in the Amount of $3,236.39 - City Administrator Butcher
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Gene Selby, of 504 N 8th Street, has filed a claim against the City for personal property damage on January 3rd. He alleges that a City-owned tree lost branches that damaged his vehicle and is seeking compensation.
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6. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates to the Wellness Center project. The team has met and will meet with BVH Architecture to complete the final facility design. Additionally, the team has visited to glean information from other facilities of similar size and scope.
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6.A. Consideration of an Ordinance to Create an 'Wellness Center Executive Director' position and to Establish a Pay Range
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The ordinance under consideration will create the 'Wellness Center Executive Director' position and pay lines which will allow for hire as the City finds the right fit in the process. City Administration is recommending creation of this position to allow the maximum amount of time for the potential employee to participate in the final design process.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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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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