April 19, 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.
Discussion:
Mayor Roger Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
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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. 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 - CDBG Streets Evaluation
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A public hearing to hear comments on the CDBG program being used for an evaluation of the City streets
Discussion:
The public hearing was postponed due to insufficient publication time of the public hearing notice.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. DTR Construction Agreement
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: Economic Development Advisory Board
Rationale:
The Economic Development Advisory Board has reviewed the amendment to the agreement with the City as requested by the contractor.
Discussion:
Tom Ourada stated that the council had approved the contract at the April 3rd council meeting. JTech's attorney requested several minor changes, which are presented in the amendment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Insurance Request for Proposals
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The Finance Committee has reviewed a proposal by Charlesworth Consulting to do a risk assessment, develop a request for proposals on property/casualty/work comp insurance and review the proposals for a recommendation on the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018 coverage
Discussion:
The Finance Committee did not meet on this item.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Request for Long Term Camper Stay
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Parks and Recreation Committee
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The Parks & Recreation Committee reviewed a request to use a camper space in Tuxedo Park long term
Discussion:
The Parks and Rec Committee discussed this item, however didn't have a quorum in order to vote. Members present requested the item go directly to Council for consideration. Council members discussed various terms of the request.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Engineering Agreement
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed an agreement for engineering on the Blue Acres Lift Station
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee reviewed and recommends approving an agreement for engineering on the Blue Acres Lift Station.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Right-of-Way Permit
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed an application to occupy the City ROW for utility work
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee reviewed and recommends approval of the application to occupy the City ROW for utility work. The work will take place from approximately the water tower to Doane University.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Solid Waste Management Agency
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has considered alternate representation to the Solid Waste Management Agency
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee reviewed this item and recommends the Council appoint Tom Ourada as the City's alternate representative to the Solid Waste Management Agency.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Braden Substation Change Order
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a change order on the Braden Substation Improvement Project
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee met on this item and recommends the Council approve the change order on the Braden Substation Improvement Project.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Seward County Mutual Aid Agreement
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
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The Public Safety Committee has reviewed an agreement for mutual aid on law enforcement matters
Discussion:
Chief Hensel described the purpose of the Seward County Mutual Aid Agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Bee Hotel at Community Gardens
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
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The Public Safety Committee has reviewed waiving City Code 6-104 prohibiting the harboring of bees in the City to allow for a Bee Hotel at the Community Gardens
Discussion:
The Public Works reviewed this item and recommends the City Council approve a waiver of City Code 6-104 and allow for a Bee Hotel at the Community Gardens. It was noted that a Bee Hotel is not a hive and is not inhabited by honey-producing bees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Zelle Services Renewal
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The Finance Committee has reviewed the renewal of the HR services provided by Zelle
Discussion:
The Finance Committee has reviewed and recommends the City Council approve the renewal of the HR services provided by Zelle.
Action(s):
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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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:
Chief Hensel reported that a new position with the police department has been advertised, which does not require that a new hire occur at this time. Chief Hensel also reported that City Department Heads have been participating in a series of webinars about emergency management.
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that community cleanup will occur during the first week of May. Mr. Ourada also reported that rumors regarding a site change for the new library to the downtown area are false. He stated that such a change would not be in accordance with the interlocal agreement nor the community vote that passed and that a public use would not be a good fit within a downtown commercial district.
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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.
Action(s):
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. April 3, 2018
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. April 3, 2018 Legislative/Development
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7.B.2. April 3, 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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