June 18, 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. Report on Discounted Recreation Fees - Golf Event on June 14, 2024
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6. Draft Minutes of June 4, 2024, City Council Meeting
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7. Mayor's Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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7.A. Appoint Dorothy Marshall (replaces Dick Miers) to the Housing Appeals Board for a 3-Year Term
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7.B. Appoint Frank Daley Jr. (replaces Brad Bowen) to the Civil Service Commission for a 5-Year Term
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7.C. Re-Appoint Brad Perdue and Ben Hughes to the Cemetery Board for a 3-Year Term
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7.D. Re-Appoint Dr. Matt Dominy, Justin Hartman, and Wade Miller to the Citizens Advisory Review Committee for a 3-Year Term
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7.E. Re-Appoint Jan Matzke and Patricia (Pat) Sanley to the Civic Center Commission for a 3-Year Term
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7.F. Re-Appoint Jessica Dominy and Stacey Parr to the Civil Service Commission for a 5-Year Term
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7.G. Re-Appoint Scott Sloup to the CRA for a 5-Year Term
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7.H. Re-Appoint Pat Coldiron to the LB840 Sales Tax Application Review Board for a 3-Year Term
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7.I. Re-Appoint Tasha Osten and Kenneth Schmieding to the Parks & Recreation Board for a 3-Year Term
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7.J. Re-Appoint Clarence Kotera, Jacob Miller, and Scott Seevers to the Planning Commission for a 3-Year Term
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7.K. Re-Appoint Charles Matzke to the Tree Board for a 3-Year Term
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7.L. Re-Appoint Dr. Dan Ellis and Brad Vancura to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a 3-Year Term
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of an Ordinance to Vacate the City Right-of-Way of Road Between the South ROW Line of the Vacated Midland Street and the South Boundary Line of the Midland Pacific Railway Townsite Company's Addition Plat - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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2. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Revision of the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan - City Engineer Oneby & Street Superintendent Miers
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Items Related to the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project - City Engineer Oneby
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As the Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project inches forward, these items will support the future construction of the plant. Specifically, the temporary embankment surcharge project will allow for construction to the southwest corner.
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1.A. Consideration and Approval of Bid Documents for the Temporary Embankment Surcharge Project and Authorize the City to Seek Bids
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1.B. Consideration of Approval of a Letter Agreement with The Schemmer Associates for Engineering Services to Support a Flood Plain Permit Application and Temporary Embankment Surcharge Project
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2. Compilation Engagement Letter with AMGL for Preparation of the Budget in the Form Prescribed by the State of Nebraska Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - City Administrator Butcher
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As part of the agreement with AMGL, P.C. they are contracted to provide budget services with the City. For consideration is the engagement letter to provide budget services for the FY 2024-2026 year.
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3. Update on the Wellness Center - 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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4. Update on the Exterior Paint Design for the Downtown Water Tower - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates to the proposed exterior design of the newly installed downtown water tower. The design is expected to include red, white, and blue coloring to reflect the City's history as the 4th of July City.
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5. 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. Construction is continuing on the east side of Phase 2 (Hwy 15 - Bradford Street) with the west side completed. Phase 2 is still projected to be completed prior to the 4th of July.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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