March 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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The City Council has posted a copy of the Open Meetings Act, Laws of the State of Nebraska, in the back of the council chambers. Additional copies are available to read, if anyone wishes one during this meeting, please advise. As each agenda item is considered, if there are any questions concerning the agenda item please advise. The City Council may consider items listed on the agenda in random order. The City Council has assisted listening devices available, if needed please advise. Please stand and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
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2. Roll Call
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Attendance of Council members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions. |
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3. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concern
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No action can be taken by the council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and/or to refer the matter for further action. Testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person. Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
Discussion:
Chamber Director Kayleigh Shadwinkle reported on the activities of the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce. She also reported on upcoming events that included the Solar Eclipse in August and the Pumpkin Festival in October.
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4. Special Order of Business
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The council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. |
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4.A. Mayor's Appointments
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The Mayor would like to appoint the following to the Economic Development Board of Advisors: Jill McCartney representing the Chamber Board of Directors for a term of 12/1/2019 Carol Kohl representing Nestle Purina/Bunge/Smithfield for a term of 12/1/2019
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Mayor's Appointment
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The Mayor would like to appoint Judi Meyer as the Economic Development Director for the City of Crete
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations
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The Civil Service Commission has adopted new rules and regulations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
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Discuss Nebraska Legislature LR26
Discussion:
Mayor Foster explained how any negative action by the Legislature would affect the Community of Crete.
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4.E. Substation Upgrade Bids
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Bids were opened on March 15, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Project #9
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The Housing Committee has approved the project for funding through the CDBG program
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Project #10
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The Housing Committee has approved the project for funding through the CDBG program
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. KENO RFP
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Review the RFP developed for KENO operators
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Resolutions & Ordinances
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The Council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. The Council may take action to waive the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate dates on any ordinance being considered. The Council may take action to pass and approve any matter presented under this title. |
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5.A. Ordinance 2000 Zoning District Change Block 121
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An ordinance to change the zoning for Block 121 from commercial to industrial.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Officers' Reports
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Reports may be given by Department Heads, Committees and Council members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
- Laura - Tea for Tuesday, 4/21 annual brunch, summer reading, eclipse - Steve - 3/29 storm warning test, Dawn in top 5, - Jerry - alcohol and drug testing - Mayor - Library Director, closed session, - Tom - LB389, crete.ne.gov, evaluations, paving grant, library director interviews,
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7. Consent Agenda
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Council will consider approval of the following items. Explanation may occur for each item and the council may approve and or amend and approve the items listed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. March 7, 2017
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. January 17, 2017 Public Works
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7.B.2. February 7, 2017 Public Works
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7.B.3. February 21, 2017 Public Works
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7.B.4. March 7, 2017 Finance
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7.B.5. March 7, 2017 Parks and Recreation
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7.B.6. March 7, 2017 Public Works
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7.C. City Treasurer's Report
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7.D. Claims Against the City
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8. Adjournment
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The city council will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The city council may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the council that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance. To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office. The complete agenda with attachments is available at www.crete-ne.gov.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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