February 20, 2024 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. City Codes Director Report
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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. Claims & Payables Reports
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Draft Minutes of February 6, 2024, City Council Meeting
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Redwood Subdivision - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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The proposed plat clarifies lot lines in the Redwood Estates area of the City. It allows for access easement to former City-owned Rail Campus lots that were sold previously and resolves minor title concerns between established property owners. This item was approved unanimously by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Presentation and Acceptance of Seward Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report - Fire Chief Kimsey
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Fire Chief James Kimsey and/or Assistant Chief Dan Brumm will be on hand to present the Annual Fire Report for the completed year of 2023.
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2. Presentation and Acceptance of Annual Library Report - Library Director Baker
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Library Director Becky Baker will be on hand to present the Library Annual Report.
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3. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for a Sewer Rate Study in the Amount of $25,000 - City Engineer Oneby
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The City of Seward has engaged SEH to undertake a rate study to be provided to potential Wastewater bonding/financing/granting programs to meet compliance with numerous programs. Should the City of Seward need to seek long term financing in a substantial amount (Project Estimated Cost $32 million) we will need to provide our path of debt service through this study.
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4. Consideration of Amendment #2 to a Professional Services Agreement with The Schemmer Associates for the Worthman Blvd Extension Project in the Amount of $36,721.79 - City Engineer Oneby
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5. Consideration of Supplement #1 to the Master Services Agreement Approved December 6, 2022, with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Preliminary Enginering Services Related to the Plum Creek Bridge Replacement Project - City Engineer Oneby
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5.A. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Supplemental Agreement #1 to the Master Servcies Agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
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6. Items Related to Chapter 213: Animals, Article 1: Dogs, Item 18: Impounding, Fees - Police Chief Peters
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The City of Seward has not updated the City’s agreement of animal impound services since 1998. This updates that agreement with Cross Creek Animal Health Center and provides for fees to be set at an updated cost. Chief Peters will be on hand to discuss the specific details of the program and how well it has worked with Cross Creek.
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6.A. Consideration of a Revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cross Creek Animal Health Center, P.C. for Animal Sheltering Services
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6.B. Consideration of a Resolution to Amend Fees Related to Impounding of Dogs
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7. Consideration of an Ordinance to Create a 'Clubhouse Bartender' Position and to Revise the Library Assistant II Job Title - City Administrator Butcher
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8. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code; Initiating an Electric Rate Adjustment to the 'Economic Development Rate' Effective with March 2024 Billing - City Administrator Butcher
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9. Consideration of a Resolution to Designate City Items as Surplus - City Adminstrator Butcher
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10. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
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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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STRATEGY SESSION
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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney Regarding Real Estate Interests at the Seward Rail Campus - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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