June 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 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:
Several residents expressed concern over the proposed chicken growing facility to be located near Crete in Lancaster County. One resident asked the City to take a position on the issue.
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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. Letter from Saline County Requesting Reimbursement
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Finance Committee
Rationale:
Letter of 06.07.18 from Saline County requesting reimbursement of funds in the amount of $410,000.00 for replacement of Big Blue River Bridge.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Brandt Excavating Estimates
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Rationale:
Brandt Excavating estimates for demolition of building(s) and associated work items located at 1610 Ivy Ave. and 542 E. 16th St. totalling $25,000.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Downtown Revitalization Program
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Projects ready for approval.
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4.C.1. 1209-11 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
Contract for 1209-11 Main Ave. Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C.2. 1241 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
Two contracts for 1241 Main Ave. Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of these contracts.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C.3. 1325 and 1327 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
Contract for 1325 and 1327 Main Ave. Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C.4. 1344 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
Contract for 1344 Main Ave. Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C.5. 1217 and 1221 Main Ave.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
Two contracts for 1217 and 1221 Main Ave. Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of these contracts.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C.6. 130 W. 13th St.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Rationale:
Two contracts for 130 W. 13th St. Project Director requests that the committee waive the 2nd meeting requirement for approval of this contract.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Application from Crete Chamber of Commerce
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
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The application is requesting $2,000 towards total estimated costs of $5,200 for a fireworks display and advertising for the event. The event is to be held on July 3, 2018 in Crete.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Crete Chamber of Commerce Activities Update
Discussion:
Chamber Director Kayleigh Schadwinkel stated that the Chamber offices have moved to the former Fisco building. They will be using part of the building to start up a Business Development Center. She described upcoming events the Chamber will be hosting.
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4.F. New Volunteer Firefighter
Rationale:
Approval of new volunteer firefighter, Sydney Rogerson's.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Employee Rules and Regulations - Awards Program
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
Rationale:
Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding an awards program
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Employee Rules and Regulations - Accident Leave
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
Rationale:
Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding accident leave
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Employee Rules and Regulations - Workers' Compensation PTO Accrual
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
Rationale:
Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding the accrual of personal time off
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Employee Rules and Regulations - Separation
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
Rationale:
Consider an amendment to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding separation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Employee Rules and Regulations - Timekeeping
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
Rationale:
Consider amendments to the Employee Rules and Regulations regarding timekeeping
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. Ordinance No. 2045 Amending Wage Exhibit
Rationale:
An Ordinance Amending Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 2017 to amend the position of Deputy Clerk and add the position of Human Resource Director.
Discussion:
Council Member Bauer introduced Ordinance 2045 and moved that the rules requiring reading on three separate days be suspended. The Clerk was directed to read the Ordinance by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CRETE, NEBRASKA, AMENDING EXHIBIT A OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017 TO AMEND THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CLERK; ADD THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM; AND PROVIDING FOR A TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. The Clerk was directed to read the ordinance by Title. Council member Bauer made a motion to approve the ordinance on final reading. Mayor Foster stated that Ordinance 2045 is now an ordinance of the City of Crete.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2018-16 NDOR Program Agreement
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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NDOR Program Agreement for bridge inspection and load re-rating services for Federal-aid project.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Resolution 2018-17 Alfred Benesch & Co. Supplemental Agreement #1
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Rationale:
Alfred Benesch & Co. Supplemental Agreement #1 for additional services.
Action(s):
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.
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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. City Council Minutes June 5, 2018
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City Council regular meeting minutes of 06.05.18.
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018
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Personnel Committee meeting minutes of 06.05.18
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7.B.2. Parks and Rec Committee Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018
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Parks and Recreation Committee meeting minutes of 06.05.18
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7.B.3. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018
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Public Safety Committee meeting minutes of 06.05.18
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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:
Mayor Foster requested the Council enter Executive Session for disucssion of pending litigation at 6:57pm. Exited Executive Session at 7:02pm with no action taken. Mayor Foster requested a Special Council Meeting on June 22nd at 3:00pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7;06pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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