May 15, 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 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.
Discussion:
A citizen petition for pedestrian crossing lights at 13th and Iris was heard and referred to the Public Works Committee.
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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 Street Assessment Study
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Second required public hearing on the street evaluation grant from CDBG
Discussion:
Staff from SENDD discussed the status of the project. No comments were received from the public regarding this project.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing - Liquor License Manager
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Review application for a new liquor license manager at Walmart
Discussion:
No comments were received from the public regarding this item.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Public Hearing - Property Dedication
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The Farrington-Brown Family would like to dedicate Lot 1, Block 1, Farrington Acres Addition to the City for us as a Public Park
Discussion:
No comments were received from the public regarding this item.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation request
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June 2018 is Immigrant Heritage Month.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Manhole Odor Control
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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Public Works Committee reviewed the Electric Pump proposal and purchase agreement for manhole odor control in the amount of $25,615 plus tax.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. DTR Contracts
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Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
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The Legislative/Development Committee reviewed DTR Contracts.
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4.F.1. 1302 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
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Two contracts cover the project scope of work for this address. Attached Exhibit A for each contract is attached for review.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F.2. 1324 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
One contract covers the scope of work for this address. The Exhibit A for the contract is attached.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F.3. 1314-18 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
Three contracts cover the project scope of work for this address. Attached Exhibit A for each contract is attached for review.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Comprehensive Plan Update and Housing Study
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a proposal to update the comprehensive plan and having a housing study completed in conjunction with the quadrant study
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada described the need for a Comprehensive Plan update and Housing Study.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. East Ridge First Addition Improvements
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the improvements in the East Ridge First Addition for approval
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding the improvements and need for the warranty agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Insurance Request for Proposals
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Unit: City Council Finance Committee
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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:
City Administrator Tom Ourada described the proposal and use of the risk assessment.
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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5.A. Resolution 2018-11 Property Dedication
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A resolution approving the dedication of property for a public park
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2018-12 NDOT Tuxedo Park Road
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The Public Works Committee reviewed a resolution to accept the Plan-in-Hand Report dated 04/18/18.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Resolution 2018-13 East Ridge 1st Addition Improvements
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A resolution approving the improvements in the East Ridge 1st Addition
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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:
Park and Rec Director Dan Dunaway reported that the city pool has been filled and that the new go-cart track is under construction.
Chief Hensel reported that it is Police Memorial Week and new hires are in their second week of police academy. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that the city cemetery is being prepared for Memorial weekend. Mr. Ourada stated that he would be attending MEAN meetings in Kearney later in the week and described several ongoing and upcoming projects. Finance Director Jerry Wilcox requested a special meeting this week to consider a further business item. A special meeting was set for May 17, 2018 at 5:00pm.
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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. May 1, 2018
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. April 19, 2018 Public Works
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7.B.2. May 1, 2018 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. 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.
Discussion:
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm.
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