September 3, 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. Public Hearing - Biennial Budget 2013-2015 - 6:05 PM (Ordinance 1866)
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A Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the 2013-2015 Biennial Budget
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Property Tax Levy - 6:05 PM (Resolution 2013-25)
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A public hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of citizens relating to the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Restricted Funds Authority Increase
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The law says no governmental unit shall adopt a budget containing a total of budgeted restricted funds more than the prior year’s total of budgeted restricted funds plus allowable increases. An additional 1% increase is allowed if at least 75% of the governing body votes to approve the increase.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Public Hearing - Community Development Agency - 6:10 PM (Ordinance 1869)
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A Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to establishing a Community Development Agency
Discussion:
Tom Huston - 25 years
CDA v. CRA
1. B S Study
2. redevelopment plan
3. would not happen as designed without TIF
4. publish notice for proposals
eligible expenses
can put terms on agreement (zoning etc.)
computation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Dittmer and Dittmer Request to Close Street
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a request to close 10th Street between Sycamore and Redwood Avenues
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4.F. St. James Church Request to Vacate Street and Alley (Resolution 2013-27) (Ordinance 1871)
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a request to vacate the alley in the north half of Block 131 and the north half of Ivy Avenue between Blocks 131 and 132
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4.G. Power Plant Reconfiguration
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a proposal by Olsson Associates to do the engineering for emergency generation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Fire Station Property
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The Public Safety Committee has reviewed plan from the Fire Department to acquire additional property adjacent to the station for future expansion
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Phone Policy
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The Public Works Committee has discussed the need for a policy to reimburse non-bargaining unit employees for cellular phone usage
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Black Hills Energy Transportation Agreement
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The transportation agreement for power plant natural gas has been renegotiated to allow for the changes at the plant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. EMS Transport Agreement
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An agreement with CAMC for transport services
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. 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. Resolution 2013-25 - Tax Request
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A resolution setting the property tax request of the City of Crete for fiscal year 2013-2014
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5.B. Resolution 2013-26 - Surplus Transfer
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A resolution setting the surplus transfer of funds from the Combined Utility Funds to the General Fund of the City of Crete for fiscal year 2013-2014
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5.C. Resolution 2013-27 - Vacating Ivy Avenue
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A resolution of intent to vacate the north half of Ivy Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Street
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5.D. Ordinance 1866 - Non-Union Employee Wages
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An ordinance setting the wages/salaries of City of Crete non-union employees for fiscal year 2013-2014
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5.E. Ordinance 1867 - Fire and Rescue Compensation
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An ordinance setting the wages/ salaries of Fire and Rescue Department personnel for fiscal year 2013-2014
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5.F. Ordinance 1868 - Appropriations
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An ordinance setting the appropriations for the City of Crete fiscal year 2013-2014
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5.G. Ordinance 1869 - Community Development Agency
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An ordinance establishing the Community Development Agency
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5.H. Ordinance 1870 Repealing Ordinance 1865
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An ordinance repealing Ordinance 1865
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5.I. Ordinance 1871 Vacating Alley
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An ordinance vacating the alley in north 1/2 of Block 131
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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:
Lisa - fall programs
Max - chamber
Tom - ED - Nestle and Juricek Family - possible annexation
13th street on schedule
Josi Hoesche has resigned - will advertise park and recreation director
Cemetery bridge - still permitting with Corp
Mayor - executive session for contract and litigation
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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. Amended August 6, 2013 Item 4.B.
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7.A.2. August 20, 2013
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7.A.3. August 26, 2013
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. August 20, 2013 Public Works
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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