February 5, 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 Regarding Zoning District Change from R-4 to C-3
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: Planning Commission
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Location: (near 19th and Ivy) Parcel ID 760147713 Lot B Block 77, in S27, T8N, R4E of the 6th P.M., Saline County, Nebraska (<2 acres).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing Regarding Rezoning Fairway Addition from R-1 to R-2
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: Planning Commission
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Public Hearing Regarding Crete 1 and 6 Year Streets Improvement Plan
Discussion:
The public hearing was opened at 6:05pm. City Administrator Tom Ourada summarized the plan. The public hearing was closed at 6:10pm. No comments were received by the public.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Tuxedo Raceway Schedule and Curfew
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Parks and Recreation Committee
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Nick Dice with the Raceway will be present.
Discussion:
Nick Dice with Tuxedo Raceway presented information about last year's activities and proposed 2019 activities.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Fire Department Purchase of Radios
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
Discussion:
Half of the funding will come from the fire department funds and half from the city's budget.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Rename Emergency Management Title
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
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Title is presently Emergency Management Coordinator. Title change recommended is Emergency Management Liaison Officer to meet State Statute 81-829.46 terminology.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Street Improvements and Bid Opening Date
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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Location: 15th-16th-Grove-Forest
Proposed Bid Opening Date: March 1st at 2:00pm.
Discussion:
Mr. Ourada stated that the cost of the improvements was bonded last year, so the funding is in place.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Well #5
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.I. Crete 2019 Rate Design Study
Discussion:
Andrew Ross with NMPP presented information about the 2019 Rate Design Study. In response to a council member question, Mr. Ross responded that approximately 20% of Crete's energy is supplied from renewable sources.
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4.J. New City Staff Position - Administrative Assistant/Assistant Office Manager
Discussion:
Mr. Ourada explained that the position is a reclassification of an existing position and will not result in a new opening or new hire.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. 2019 Employee Health Benefits
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Library Annual Report
Discussion:
Library Director Joy Stevenson presented the 2018 annual report for the Crete Public Library.
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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 2019-06 Approving 2019 One and Six Year Streets Improvement Plan.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2019-07 Delinquent Special Assessments
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Ordinance 2056 Amending 11-221 Adding Composting Facility as Special Exception Use
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3rd Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Ordinance 2057 Amending 11-211 to Add Composting Facility Definition
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3rd Reading
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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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5.F. Ordinance 2075 Amending City Code 1-301 Modifying and Adding Position Titles
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.G. Ordinance 2076 Amending Exhibit A of Ordinance 2060
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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:
Council Member Ryan Hinz expressed his appreciation of the work done by city employees. Council President Dave Bauer requested staff review the status of a temporary special exception granted last year, and requested the Council meet for a strategic planning session and proposed the date of Wednesday February 27, 2019. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported on the status of the CCI request for special exception, the housing study being undertaken, the quadrant study being undertaken, snow removal, and other items.
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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.A.1. City Council Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2019
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7.A.2. City Council Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019
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7.A.3. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2019
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019
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7.B.2. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019
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7.B.3. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019
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7.B.4. Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of January 15, 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
Rationale:
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 7:02pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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