March 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:  A Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed catering application of Foodmart II Inc. dba Crete Foodmart.

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee reviewed a request to declare a Water Department 1979 Pumper Truck (C80KDVH2026) as surplus property

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the rate update report completed by JK Energy Consulting

Rationale:  The Finance Committee and Staff interviewed 3 audit service providers that submitted proposals for three years service.
                                                                                    
1. Almquist, Malzahn, Galloway and Luth, Grand Island (KENO included)    
2. HSMC Orizon, Omaha (KENO included)                                                
3. Marvin E. Jewell & Co., Lincoln (Incumbent) (No KENO)                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

	2013	2014	2015
1.	$18,700	$19,200	$19,700
2.	$29,700	$30,500	$31,400
3.	$30,600	$31,150	$31,700

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee has reviewed information related to sponsoring a swim team

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee has reviewed proposals to install cabinets at the swimming pool

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee has reviewed software designed for recreation and pool programs

Rationale:  The Finance Committee met to discuss developing a biennial budget for fiscal years 2014 & 2015 as provided in State Statute

Rationale:  The Mayor would like to make the following appointments:

Position	Appointment	Term
City Engineer	Gilmore and Associates of Columbus	12/1/2014
City Administrator	Tom Ourada	12/1/2014
Public Works Director	Tom Ourada	12/1/2014

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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:  An ordinance setting the rates for electric usage for the electric customers of the City of Crete

Rationale:  An ordinance codifying the position of City Administrator

Rationale:  An ordinance amending the code in reference to the Economic Development Program Director position

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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.