February 6, 2018 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. 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:
Jo Lisec of 1405 Iris Avenue addressed the City Council about the condition of downtown buildings, particularly 1302 Main Avenue. It needs work and it is at the main intersection for all to see. If the owners will not do something, the City should and charge them accordingly.
City Administrator replied that the owners are participating in the Downtown Revitalization program and by the end of the year, the whole downtown should look much better. |
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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 - One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan
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Unit: Planning Commission
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The Public Works Committee and the Planning Commission have reviewed the one and six year street improvement plan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing Special Use Permit Lot 92 Westwood Estates
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A public hearing to hear comments in favor of and/or in opposition to a special use permit to have a church or place of worship in a highway commercial district
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Annual Independent Audit
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Unit: City Council Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee has reviewed the annual audit report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Employee Health Insurance Renewal
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Unit: City Council Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee has reviewed employee health insurance renewal information
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Olsson Associates Geotechnical Agreement
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the agreement for geotechnical services at the new community/library building site
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. LARM Termination Notice
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Unit: City Council Finance Committee
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The Finance Committee has reviewed the required written 180 day notice to the Nebraska Department of Insurance for termination of participation with LARM in anticipation of requesting proposals for insurance coverage effective 10/1/2018
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Landlord Authorization
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has review options for landlord reconnections
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Sparqdate Online Agenda Agreement
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a new agreement for the online agenda due to the name change of the provider
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. DTR Construction Management - SENDD
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An agreement with SENDD to provide construction management for the CDBG DTR Program
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Problem Gambling Awareness Month
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Proclaiming March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
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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. Resolution 2018-02 Civilian Pension Plan Amendment
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Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
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A resolution authorizing a Voluntary Correction Program Submission along with an amendment for IRS compliance.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2018-03 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan
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A resolution adopting the 1 and 6 year street improvement plan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Resolution 2018-04 Library Policies
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A resolution adopting the amendments to the Library Policies
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Resolution 2018-05 DACA
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A resolution requesting congressional action to protect DACA youth
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. Ordinance 2038 Plumbing Permit Fees
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed an ordinance to amend plumbing permit fees
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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:
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Dunaway reported that the four week youth basketball program is completed and that in March will be the youth soccer program.
City Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Wilcox reported that registrations are due for the League of Municipalities Mid-Winter Conference. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that he has been working on housing and will address the Economic Development Advisory Board about projects for funding. He reported that the hospital demo is nearly complete and they will be moving to the public parking lot in Block 15 to demo the boarding house. He also reported that the wholesale electric costs will actually go down 1/2% for the next year.
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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. January 16, 2018
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. January 16, 2018 Finance
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7.B.2. January 16, 2018 Public Safety
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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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