May 7, 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 April 16, 2024, City Council Meeting
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3. Mayor Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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3.A. Re-Appoint Dr. Jerrald Pfabe, Robert Dahms, and Stephanie Croston to the Library Board for a 4-Year Term
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of a Request from the Seward Arts Council for Approval of Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages at the Seward Bandshell for 'Second Saturday Art Connections' Series During Summer 2024 - Alison Koch, Seward Arts Council
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The Seward Arts Council is planning a Summer Music Series at the Seward Bandshell on June 8, July 13, and August 3rd. The event is proposed to include a local concert, food/drink vendors, and artist displays. Since the bandshell is municipal property, the Seward Arts Council is requesting permission to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol on premises on these dates. Alison Koch will be present to provide an overview of the series.
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2. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Supplement #1 to a Professional Services Agreement, signed November 15, 2022, to Provide Environmental Services for the Plum Creek Bridge Replacement Project - City Engineer Oneby
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As the Plum Creek Bridge Project is approaching construction, the attached supplement revises the scope of services included in Exhibit A. Further, Exhibit B is revised to include the consultant's estimate of hours.
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3. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for Water/Wastewater SCADA Phase I Upgrades in the Amount of $247,000 - City Engineer Oneby
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The attached agreement will begin the budgeted SCADA upgrade for the Water/Wastewater Department.
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4. Update on the Bradford Street Storm Sewer Project - City Engineer Oneby
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City Engineer Oneby will be present to provide the latest update to the project, which should complete this summer.
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5. Update on the Wellness Center Project - Executive Director Brase
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Executive Director Brase will be present to provide the latest updates to the Wellness Center Construction Project.
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6. Update on the Hwy 15 Construction Project - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates to the Hwy 15 Reconstruction Project. The current phase is expected to be completed on May 9th - the next phase will construct Hwy 34 - Bradford Street.
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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 Stategy - 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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