September 6, 2011 at 6:00 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. The City Council has assisted listening devices available, if needed please advise. |
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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 posted 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.
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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. Public Hearing - 6:05 PM - Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget (Ordinance 1808)
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A public hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of citizens relating to the proposed budget for fiscal year October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012
Discussion:
Dale - Fire department vs employees - why couldn't they let the full 50,000 go back
Mayor - Reduce general fund professional services amount by 10,000, 5,000 to community service and 5,000 to civic center
Chuck - Can community service be done with 75% of of funds and time
Chief - Not my choice but it can be done
Chuck - Hate to see more cuts in services when there are utility funds available
Mayor - must be very careful with reserves
Mahlon - Fire department could let 10,000 go for AC repairs to keep position
Mayor - 10,000 from gen fund and 10,000 from fd equipment would keep position 15,000 and add to civic center 5,000
Pat West - what about next year, your yankin my chain
Terry Petracek - will the council make a motion that the position is going to be there next year, giving up funds is not easy for everyone
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4.B. Public Hearing - 6:10 PM - Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Property Tax Levy (Resolution 2011-15)
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A public hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of citizens relating to the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012
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4.C. Restricted Funds Authority Increase
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The law says no governmental unit shall adopt a budget containing a total of budgeted restricted funds more than the last prior year’s total of budgeted restricted funds plus allowable increases. An additional 1% increase is allowed if at least 75% of the governing body votes to approve the increase. |
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4.D. Subdivision - West Tower Road, Crete Industrial Tract
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The Planning Commission has reviewed a subdivision requested to accomodate the sale of property after the vacation of West Tower Road
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4.E. Subdivision - McMillan - East Sprague Road - ETZ
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The Planning Commission has reviewed a requested subdivision located in the city's extra territorial jurisdiction
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4.F. Minor Subdivision - Hesser - Country Club Estates
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Jason Hesser is requesting this minor subdivision to put his 2 lots together
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4.G. Mayor's Appointments
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The Mayor would like to appoint Bud Kohl to the Cemetery Board
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4.H. Change Order #1 - Swimming Pool Improvements
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The Park and Recreation Committee has reviewed the change order for the swimming pool improvements
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4.I. Parade Application
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A church group would like to hold a fun run to raise funds for the backpack program.
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Lisa Fye - UCC fun run and pancake feed
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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 1807 - Wages
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An ordinance setting the wages/salaries of City of Crete employees for fiscal year 2011-2012
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5.B. Ordinance 1808 - Appropriations
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An ordinance setting the appropriations for the City of Crete fiscal year 2011-2012
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5.C. Resolution 2011-15 - Tax Request
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A resolution setting the property tax request of the City of Crete
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5.D. Resolution 2011-16 - Surplus Transfer
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A resolution setting the surplus transfer of funds from the Combined Utility Funds to the General Fund of the City of Crete for fiscal year 2011-2012
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5.E. Ordinance 1796 - IPMC and Amendments
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An ordinance adopting the 2009 Edition of the Property Maintenance Code and Amendments for the City of Crete (approved on second reading August 16, 2011)
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5.F. Ordinance 1806 - West Tower Road
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An ordinance amending the legal description of the vacated street
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5.G. Resolution 2011-17 - Hesser Subdivision
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A resolution approving the Hesser Subdivision in Country Club Estates
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5.H. Resolution 2011-18 - McMillan Subdivision
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A resolution approving the McMillan subdivision
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5.I. Resolution 2011-19 - West Tower Road Subdivision
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A resolution approving the West Tower Road subdivision
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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:
Mayor - thanks on budget
- legislation on bi-annual
Travis - park and rec 20th 5:30 PM call young
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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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7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. August 16, 2011 City Council
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7.A.2. August 23, 2011 City Council
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7.B. City Council Committee Minutes
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7.B.1. August 16, 2011 Park and Recreation
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7.B.2. August 24, 2011 Civic Center
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7.B.3. August 29, 2011 Park and Recreation
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7.B.4. August 30, 2011 Finance
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7.C. Treasurer's Report
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Monthly reports to be filed for audit
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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