July 2, 2013 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. |
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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. Crete Youth in Governance Team - Tuxedo Park
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The youth organization would like to update the City Council on the trail project.
Discussion:
power point on trail update and ask about putting up some signs and mowing
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4.B. Housing Rehabilitation Grant
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A public hearing date will be set to meet the requirements of the grant being administered by SENDD
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Special Exception - 2151 Cardinal Lane
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The Ministerios Pentecostes Maranatha Church of 705 West 12th Street would like to purchase property in the Crete Industrial Subdivision at 2151 Cardinal Lane to be used for their church operations. The City Council held a public hearing on February 5, 2013 and referred the matter to the Public Safety and Public Works Committee. The committees met on February 11, 2013 and reviewed the application and requested more information.
Discussion:
City Attorney - description of commercial 3 zoning, broadest in City zoning, includes C1 and C2 exceptions. description of special exception considerations.
jose diaz 208 juniper - current location too small - opportunity for larger building - make an offer and ask for exception - will purchase property - 80 adults and 50 children -
attorney - allowing use will not change zoning - allowing use does not allow making any other changes - churches are primary use in all residential areas and a2
John Mardock - 5411 s 88th lincoln - in favor of allowing, property has been for sale for quite some time - egress and parking are more than adequate - adequate area to add commercial properties to west
6 years in Crete - congregation is growing -
laura bell - broker - in favor - ashland - 25 years commercial sales - increase traffic will help bring business to the area
Jack - will sidewalks be required - attorney, would be condition of ordinance if desired
Jack - is the building sprinkled
Milton - planner discussion
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Fire Department Job Descriptions
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The Public Safety Committee has met and reviewed the job descriptions for fire and rescue positions with the City as approved by the Fire Department Officers and Membership
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Windstream Right-of-Way Request
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Windstream has requested permission to do infrastructure improvements in the City right-of-way
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Employee Health Insurance Plan Amendment
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An amendment regarding preventive health care coverage required at renewal for compliance with the federal Affordable Health Care Act.
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4.G. July 4th Special Request
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Scott Abbott of Frosty Treats would like special permission to sell ice cream on July 4, 2013, until the end of the Crete Firework's show.
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4.H. Mayor's Appointments
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The Mayor would like to appoint the following to advisory boards of the City:
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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 1863 - Truck Route
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The Public Safety Committee met and reviewed an ordinance that would allow the City Council to designate truck routes within the City
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5.B. Resolution 2013-20 - Surplus Power Plant Generators
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The Public Works Committee met and reviewed a plan to dispose of the operational but unused power plant equipment and recommend declaring the listed equipment as surplus
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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:
Steve - 911 RFP being reviewed
Tom - property appraisals are done for wwtp property
Tuxedo Park back road, county had to get another crane to get tubes in under duress
Jack - p&r meeting to set
Mayor - flags for veteran funerals - closed session
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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. |
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7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. June 18, 2013
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. June 27, 2013 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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