April 2, 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. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Draft Minutes of March 19, 2024, City Council Meeting
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3. Mayor's Appointment to Boards and Commissions (Emergency)
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3.A. Appoint Noah Brumm to the Seward Volunteer Fire Department Roster
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Update on a $127,000.00 Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development Program Income Reuse Loan Fund (CDBG-EDLF) Project with Bottle Rocket Brewing, LLC, dba Bottle Rocket Brewing
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of Seward Foundation Applications:
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As in past years, the Seward City Council will consider applications during a spring and fall cycle. The City has received 4 applications prior to the meeting and has asked representatives to attend to speak on their projects. The Council will be asked to recommend a ranking to present to the Seward Foundation. If approved, the applications will be forwarded to the Seward Foundation for consideration.
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1.A. Lied Senior Center - Flooring - $20,000 Requested (Katrina Goldsmith)
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1.B. Seward Memorial Library - Sound Improvement - $2,500 Requested (Becky Baker)
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1.C. Seward County First Impressions - Welcome Sign Replacement - $8,216.31 (Gary Rolf)
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1.D. Seward Civic Center - South Entrance ADA Entry - $25,000 (Mark Kolterman)
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1.E. Make Recommendation of Priority Order for Seward Foundation Applications
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2. Consideration of a Recommendation to Award a Construction Contract to BIC Construction in the Amount of $2,498,000 for Civic Center Phase I Improvements Project - Mark Kolterman (Civic Center Commission)
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On February 29th the City of Seward received bids for the renovation of the Civic Center Project. BIC Construction had the low bid at $2,498,000 and was recommended for approval by the Civic Center Commission.
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3. Consideration of a Task Order (#1) to a Master Services Agreement Signed with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for GIS Services in the Amount of $173,630.00 - City Engineer Oneby
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The proposed task order will allow the City to complete improvements to the GIS programs employed by the City. This task order was expected, with $180k budgeted in the FY24 for this purpose.
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4. Consideration of a Change Order (#3) in the Amount of $24,154.90 with Gehring Construction & Ready Mix Co. for the Izaak Walton-Hwy 15 Improvements Project - City Engineer Oneby
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The proposed change order will address permanent pavement markings and topsoil import/placement. There is no proposed change to the contract completion times.
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5. Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt a Revised Title VI Implementation Plan and ADA Policy and Assurances for Federally Funded Projects - City Administrator Butcher
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The Nebraska Department of Transportation contacted City Engineer Oneby to update the City's Title VI Implementation Plan and ADA Policy and Assurances. In review, it was noted this was previously approved in 2013; however, City Administration recommends approved of an updated plan to satisfy the State's request.
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6. Items Related to the Purchase of a Mower at the Seward Community Golf Course - City Administrator Butcher
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The City is in the process of purchasing a Greensmaster TriFlex 3300 Hydraulic Mower for the Seward Community Golf Course, which is a budgeted item for FY24. The City is working with Rembolt-Ludtke to develop the financing agreement with Jones Bank.
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6.A. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Lease-Purchase Agreement with Jones Bank for the Financing of a Greensmaster TriFlex 3300 Hydraulic Mower
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6.B. Consideration of a Lease-Purchase Agreement with Jones Bank for the Purchase of a Greensmaster TriFlex 3300 Hydraulic Mower and Appointment of the Mayor and Council as Purchasing Agent
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7. Consideration of a Resolution to Designate City Items as Surplus - City Clerk Bargmann
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The City considers items for surplus as needed. Attached, please find a list of items for proposal to be designated as surplus. Many of the items will be listed on PurpleWave.com with the close of auction on April 30th.
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8. Update on the Wellness Center - Executive Director Brase
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Executive Director Brase will be present to discuss the latest updates to the Wellness Center project. Construction of the frame is continuing as weather permits.
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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 Litigation Strategy - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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2. 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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