December 4, 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 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. |
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4. 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:
Lisa Winterlude - 56 c 25 a sessions sponsored by mill
DOL training at library on how to use website 17th 130 to 230 for employers
all DOL requests must be on line now
Tom MEAN meeting here about rates increase
Winterlude website and facebook help in park
E 13th st cost agreement ww and w also 80-20
trees for ne towns grant got 12000$
phone system dec 18-20
other repairs made to far east 13th st
unl group 12th at hs
property to wwtp negotiations going well
Jerry keno report
Mayor winterlude well, thanks to city for help
Library board on building recommend pw committee look at downtown footprint of buildings for suggestions
unl group will present to council also
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5. 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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5.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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5.A.1. November 20, 2012
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5.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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5.B.1. November 19, 2012 Public Safety
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5.B.2. November 27, 2012 Finance
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5.C. City Treasurer's Report
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5.D. Claims Against the City
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6. Adjourn Sine Die
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The 2010 City Council will adjourn indefinitely and the meeting will reconvene as the 2012 City Council
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7. Oath of Office
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Council member recently elected will take the oath of office.
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8. Election Resolution 2013-01
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A resolution ratifying the results of the recent election.
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9. Election of Council President
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The Council shall elect a President in accordance with City Code 1-204.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Mayor's Appointments
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Council will consider approval of the Mayor's appointments. Standing Council Committee appointments shall be considered after each election. Appointed Officials shall be considered after each Mayoral election. Other Board and Committee appointments are made as needed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. 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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11.A. Public Hearing - 6:05 PM - Plumbing Codes
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A public hearing of the City Council for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of citizens relating to the proposed updates to the City of Crete Plumbing Code.
Discussion:
minor adjustments
try to mirror lincoln
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.B. Employment Contract
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The Public Works Department would like to enter into an employment contract to fill a position as previously discussed
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11.C. Holiday Schedule
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The Personnel Committee has met to discuss operations on Monday December 24, 2012 and Monday December 31, 2012
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.D. Doane College Funding Proposal
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The Finance Committee has met with Doane College officials to review a funding proposal for Doane to issue bonds through the City of Crete as per state statute
Discussion:
Tom s - explanation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.E. Surplus Equipment
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The Police Department would like items declared surplus for disposal.
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11.F. City Attorney Contract Review
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The Mayor has reviewed a request by The Law Office for an increase in the contract for legal services by 3%. The annual contract cost is currently $44,592 and would increase to $45,936.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.G. Railroad Crossing for Wastewater Treatment Plant
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An agreement for a railroad crossing has been received from BNSF
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.H. Region V Site Improvement
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Region V Services is requesting permission to place a new flag pole on the property at 1951 East 13th Street. The flag pole is a donation by Mrs. Ernie Thalmann at no cost to the City.
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11.I. Comprehensive Plan
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The Planning Commission has submitted a request for funding for a new comprehensive plan.
Discussion:
Dave Hansen pc - timing good to move on this with unl work could be used. needs updated for grants and ed work.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.J. FOP Negotiations
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The negotiating committee will report on progress with negotiations
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11.K. Joint Use Pole Agreement
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A new agreement with Unite Private Networks LLC
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. 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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12.A. Resolution 2013-02 Depositories
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A resolution designating qualified depositories for City of Crete Funds
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12.B. Resolution 2013-03 Signatories
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A resolution designating signatories for financial transactions
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12.C. Ordinance 1844 Volunteer Emergency Response Compensation
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An ordinance setting the compensation for volunteer emergency response personnel
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. 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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