February 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular 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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    Attendance of Council members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.

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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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    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.

Rationale:  Notice has hereby been given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 liquor licenses may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2013.  Written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the city on or before February 10, 2013, in the office of the City Clerk.  In the event protests are filed by three or more such persons, hearing will be had to determine whether continuation of said license should be allowed.

Rationale:  The Economic Development Advisory Board would like to make the position of program director a full time job employed by the City with City benefits.  The board has reviewed a job description for the expanded position.

Rationale:  A memorandum of understanding between the City and contributors to the economic development fund for the salary of a full time program director employed by the City

Rationale:  The Legislative/ Community Development Committee has discussed proceeding with the development of a new comprehensive plan

Rationale:  Edward Jones will report on the bond issue final information

Rationale:  Creating Family Choices, Inc. has requested a proclamation making March Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee has discussed placing cabinets at the pool

Rationale:  A housekeeping amendment correcting the plan document as follows:
1. Changing the deductible on office visit lab tests as written in the initial plan
2. Changing emergency services co-pay (applied correctly but listed wrong in the document)

Rationale:  An amendment required by the Affordable Health Care Act limiting the individual health flexible spending accounts to $2,500 per year beginning March 1, 2013

Rationale:  The Fire and Rescue Department have reviewed applications for new volunteer fire fighters

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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.

Rationale:  A resolution instructing Crete Police Department personnel to follow Commission of Industrial Relations orders in regard to FOP Lodge membership

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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.

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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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    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.