September 5, 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. Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
3. Draft Minutes of August 15, 2023 City Council Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
1. Consideration of an Ordinance for Voluntary Requests for Annexation, Wake & Co Addition; Dedicated Right-of-Way North of Waverly Road from 266th to 280th Road (SECOND READING) - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Because it is an annexation, the ordinance will need to be read at three separate City Council meetings. September 5th will be the second reading. Council consideration for action will occur on September 19th.
Attachments:
()
|
|
2. Consideration of a Request from Bottle Rocket Brewing, LLC for the Approval of Special Designated License Application for an Event at 230 S 5th Street on September 22, 2023 - City Clerk Bargmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Per Council Policy Statement 2020-001 approved 10-20-2020, the City Clerk is able to expedite the approval of Special Designated Liquor (SDL) Liquor License application if the four criteria are met. The applicant - Bottle Rocket Brewing, LLC - has not previously applied for a SDL at this location; therefore, Council will need to approve this request. With approval, any future applications from Bottle Rocket Brewing, LLC will be expedited for this location.
Attachments:
()
|
|
3. Presentation of the Proposed FY2023-2024 Budget - City Administrator Butcher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The proposed FY2023-2024 budget will be presented at this time and will allow for Councilmember comments and questions. The budget is expected to be adopted at the September 26th regular Council meeting. Additionally, the request for order for electric capital assets will be revisited. A memo is attached to include notes about the proposed budget. This is a very preliminary budget composed by City Administrator Butcher in place of the Finance Director/Treasurer position.
Attachments:
()
|
|
3.A. Consideration of Quotes from Altec for Capital Assets within the Electric Department to be Included in Future Budget Years
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Attachments:
()
|
|
3.B. Motions on Recommended Budget Amendments
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
|
4. Consideration and Approval of Bid Documents for the Izaak Walton - Hwy 15 Street Re-Construction Project and Authorize the City to Seek Construction Bids - City Engineer Oneby
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
As the City prepares to complete the Izaak Walton Road - Hwy 15 intersection reconstruction, bid documents were prepared by The Schemmer Associates. The engineer's opinion of probable cost is $826,962.23. If approved, the advertisements will occur on September 13, 20, and 27th with a bid date of October 4th. Council approval will be sought following the bid open date.
Attachments:
()
|
|
5. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates to the Seward Wellness Center project. Groundbreaking is set to happen soon.
|
|
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
|
|
STRATEGY SESSION
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
1. Strategy Session with City Attorney for Real Estate at the Seward Rail Campus - City Attorney Hoffschneider
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
|
|
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
