January 15, 2019 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 Amending Zoning Regulations to Add Machine Shop as Permitted Principal Use to Districts C-1, C-2, and C-3
Discussion:
Council Members discussed the review process and other controls where needed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Siting of Composting Facility
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Location: Part of the N1/2 of the SW 1/4, 10-7-4, Saline County, NE.
CCI submitted amended application and attachments 01/11/19.
Discussion:
CCI submitted an amended application, which defers the decision for Siting Approval for an additional 90 days from the date of application. Anticipated decision date will be April 16, 2019.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Public Hearing Regarding Semi-Annual Review of LB840/Economic Development Program
Discussion:
Judi Meyer summarized the activities of the LB840 Program for the prior period. Tom Ourada summarized the requirements of the program and awardees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Confirm Mayor's Re-Appointment of Cody Vance to the Economic Development Advisory Board with Term Ending 12/1/2021
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Ambulance Purchase and Set Bid Date
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Charles Sargent Irrigation, Inc. Payment Application #2 for $13,368
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Approve City Attorney Job Description
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Von Rentzell Van & Storage Quote for $13,850 for Library Move
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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. Resolution 2019-05 NDOT Final Acceptance of Project Construction 13th St./Blue River
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Ordinance 2056 Amending 11-221 Adding Composting Facility as Special Exception Use
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2nd Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Ordinance 2057 Amending 11-211 to Add Composting Facility Definition
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2nd Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Ordinance 2063 Amending 11-217, 11-218, and 11-219 Adding Machine Shop as Permitted Principal Use
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. Ordinance 2072 Amending 11-230 Adding Part E.9. Composting
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.F. Ordinance 2073 Amend City Code 1-307 City Administrator Duties
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.G. Ordinance 2074 Amend City Code 1-308 City Attorney
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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:
Library Director Joy Johnson gave an update on the Acklie Foundation grant for the new library. Chief Hensel provided the council information on the recent Snow Emergency declaration and how to sign up for text alerts. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that he would be attending a MEAN meeting in Kearney on Wednesday and that MEAN would be voting on electric rates. Mr. Ourada also reported that the library is only one week delayed from its construction schedule despite the winter weather conditions. He also reported that he had met with Census Bureau staff to discuss ways that Crete can avoid being undercounted in the 2020 Census.
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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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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.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2018
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7.B.2. Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2019
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7.B.3. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2019
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7.B.4. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2019
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7.B.5. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2019
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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 meeting was adjourned at 6:53pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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