April 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
CALL TO ORDER
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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.
|
|
DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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.
|
|
ROLL CALL
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
|
|
1. Claims & Payables Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
2. Draft Minutes of March 21, 2023, City Council Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
1. Seward Foundation Applications:
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
As in past years, the Seward Foundation will consider applications during a spring and fall cycle. Two applications have been submitted for the spring 2023 cycle. Pat Coldiron and Becky Baker will be present to provide an overview and answer any questions related to their application. If approved, the application will be forward to the Seward Foundation for consideration.
|
|
1.A. Seward Blue River Historical District - Seward County Log Cabin - $25,000 Requested (Pat Coldiron)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
1.B. Seward Memorial Library - The Story Continues - $5,000 Requested (Becky Baker)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
2. Consideration of Recommendation to Award the Following Three Firms for Items related to the South Water Tower Construction Project - City Engineer Oneby
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
At the February 21st City Council meeting, Council approved the re-bid documents for the Water Tower Construction project and authorized the City to advertise for bid. The project was split into three components: demolition of the existing tower, utilities/site work, and construction of the new tower. One bidder was received for each component prior to the bid close on March 29th. After review by the City Engineer and Professional Engineer from Olsson, it is recommended to award the lone bidder for each component as included.
Attachments:
()
|
|
2.A. 200,000-Gallon Tank Demolition - Iseler Demolition in the Amount of $149,300.00
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
|
2.B. Utilities and Site Work - General Excavating in the Amount of $696,785.00
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
|
2.C. 500,000-Gallon Water Tower Construction - Maguire Iron, Inc. in the Base Bid Amount of $3,087,600.00
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
|
3. Consideration of a Resolution Designating City Items as Surplus - City Clerk Bargmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The City considers items for surplus each spring and fall. Attached, please find a list of items for proposal to be designated as surplus. If the list is approved, the items will be advertised with a bid opening date of April 21st.
Attachments:
()
|
|
4. Consideration of an Agreement with the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) to Perform a Financial Plan, Cost of Service and Rate Design Study Related to City Utility Services - City Administrator Butcher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
City Administration is proposing an agreement with the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) to conduct a utilities rate study to examine the City's current and future financial prospects. The deliverables will be a pro-forma indicating the City's position, an executive summary to recommend actions to enhance performance, and draft ordinance(s) for consideration to implement said actions. The findings and any recommended actions will be presented to the Council at a later date.
Attachments:
()
|
|
5. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Clark & Enersen for Phase 1 Conceptual Facility Master Plan for the Civic Center Renovation Project - City Administrator Butcher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
At their March 27th regular meeting, the Civic Center Commission approved the recommendation of the attached proposal from Clark & Enersen to compile a facilities master plan. With an updated facilities plan, the Civic Center renovation project will then be able to move to the construction phase. With approval, the City will execute the attached contract.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
Agenda Item Type:
Unit Report Item
Discussion:
City Administrator Butcher will provide an update on the progress of the Seward Wellness Center project. Interviews for the Executive Director will occur in the coming days. The team continues to review the design plan of the facilities as well as platting to occur. Many items are expected in May.
|
|
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
|
1. Discussion and Consideration of the Current Commercial Burn Site Fees - Councilmember Singleton
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
As requested by Councilmember Singleton at the February 7th Council meeting, City Administrator Butcher will provide findings from a survey conducted on similar communities with burn sites. For consideration will be possible action regarding commercial burn site fees and/or policies for allowance of their continued use of the burn site. A handout will be provided to Council members at the meeting.
|
|
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
