August 7, 2012 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. |
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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 - Special Exception - 6:05 PM
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To hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed special exception use requested by Ministerio Dios Es Amor to allow full time church activities in a commercially zoned tract of land in Westwoods.
Discussion:
Have purchase land for church in westwoods
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing - Retail Liquor License - 6:10 PM
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A public hearing for all persons desiring to give evidence before the Mayor and City Council in support of or in protest of the issuance the issuance of a CK Retail Liquor License to Fischbone LLC dba Fischer's Beer, Wine and Spirits
Discussion:
Mike Fischer purchase elmo's
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Downtown Improvement Group
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Presentation and overview of the group and the project to date
Discussion:
sara and david carli
presentation
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4.D. Crete Youth in Governance Team
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Update on projects and report on new surveys.
Discussion:
started in 2006
2009 started Tuxedo park trail project
will continue to work on that
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4.E. Sokol Halloween Festival Street Closures
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The Mayor received a letter from the Eagles Club with concerns about the recent approval of street closures for the Halloween Festival.
Discussion:
Dennis mavertell, Eagles
Nate and Bruce, Sokol
Steve and Tom, City
City Bank and Kuncls
make a plan
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4.F. Employee Pension Plans Service Provider
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The Police and Civilian Retirement Committees have met, reviewed proposals and interviewed proponents about pension plan services for the employees of the City of Crete and have made a recommendation to the Finance Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Christina's Family Restaurant Change of Location
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The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission requires City Council action on the change of location for a liquor license.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Zoning Change Request at 1830 Grove Avenue
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The Legislative/ Community Development Committee met to discuss a proposed zoning change to the North 1/2 Lot 13 and South 1/2 Lot 14, Block 80, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, 1830 Grove Avenue from R-2 Two Family Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial
Discussion:
Blaine, more likely to be developed if commercial
Jerry Younger, south of property, opposed to change
Dave Hansen, pc recommendation to not approve
Chuck, after meeting and consideration planning commission recommended no change, property owner still has concerns
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Blue River Family Center Parking
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the parking on 9th Street adjacent to the Blue River Family Center
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Boswell Avenue Parking
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed parking on Boswell Avenue from 7th Street to 9th Street
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Black Hills Agreement
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed an agreement with Black Hills for the SCADA system at the power plant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Electric Rate Study
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed data from JK Energy Consulting for electric rate changes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Energy Pioneer Solutions
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the agreement to have the City provide some billing information for energy improvements to residences in the City
Discussion:
energy efficiency services presented on city utility billing
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. League of Nebraska Municipalities Membership
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The League of Nebraska Municipalities has submitted the membership dues invoice. Dues are computed on a base rate and population. There is an increase of $246.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.O. Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) Membership
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SENDD has submitted the annual membership dues information. Dues are computed on a base rate and population. There is an increase of $623.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.P. Airport Authority Property Tax Request
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On or before August 1, all political subdivisions subject to county or municipal levy authority shall submit a preliminary request for levy allocation to the county board, city council, or village board. State Statute 77-3443
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4.Q. Ambulance Rates
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The Finance Committee has reviewed the ambulance rates for an increase to the average of similar departments in the state
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.R. Janitorial Agreement for Police Station
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An agreement with Dave Coffey to provide janitorial services at the police station
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.S. Elevator Maintenance Contract
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the elevator maintenance contract for renewal.
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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 1830 - Wastewater Rates
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An ordinance amending the language in the commercial and industrial wastewater rates
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2012-19 Civic Center Drainage
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A resolution to amend Resolution 2012-02 for funding of the Civic Center storm drain extension
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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:
Steve, TV whoops
Tom, 13th Street, october v febr, construction engineer HDR, no gilmore
downtown plans
urge test
mean meeting
water main improvements
barbershop building, wall, ownership
Jerry insurance, league meeting
Mayor budget
911 system vendor
Steve nuisance work with building inspector
Dale public safety 24th and main
county communications
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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. July 17, 2012
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7.A.2. July 23, 2012
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. July 17, 2012 Finance
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7.B.2. July 18, 2012 Public Works
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7.B.3. July 24, 2012 Legislative/ Development
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7.B.4. July 26, 2012 Public Safety
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7.B.5. August 1, 2012 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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