March 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. American Legion Centennial Day Proclamation Request
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Special Paving Projects and Library Paving Bonds
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Scott Keene will present information.
Discussion:
Scott Keene with Ameritas provided information regarding the bonds.
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4.C. Street Improvements Bids and Engineer's Recommendation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Elected Official Representative for Seward/Saline Waste Management Agency Meetings
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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.E. Municipal Software
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Finance Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Lion Drinking Fountain in City Park
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Tuxedo Park Restroom Additional Services Contract with JEO for $13,100 for Bidding and Construction Administration
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Parks and Recreation Committee
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated it was determined that the restroom facility location is located in a floodway. Mr. Ourada requested the Council table this item pending further information.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Special Claims
Discussion:
Mr. Ourada stated that the Crete Police Department had worked with Doane University regarding public information. Doane University did at least two university-wide announcements and publication of Crete's Emergency Snow Routes.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Request for Administrative Subdivision
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Owner: C & H Cabinets/John Culver
Location: Section 13 T8N R4E
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Sampson Change Order Request #4 for CPL Construction Totaling $6,773.00
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.K. Sampson Change Order Request #5 for CPL Construction deducting $45,627.00
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.L. Doane University CAPE Program MOU
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Windstream Application to Occupy Right-of-Way and Prints
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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Install buried wire from Eastridge Rd and E 4th St. north to end of development.
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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 2019-08 Adding No Semi Truck Parking Signs to Blue Acres Street
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Ordinance 2078 Crete Highway Allocation Fund Pledge Bonds
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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:
Fire Chief Tod Allen reported that for the prior fiscal year the Crete Fire Department responded to 976 calls for service, with an average response time of 4 minutes 38 seconds.
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that over 450 pounds of salt and sand, 1,124 manhours, and about $30,000 labor costs have been expended on snow removal this year so far.
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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 February 19, 2019
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7.A.2. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2019
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2019
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7.B.2. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2019
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7.B.3. Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2019
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7.B.4. Public Safety Committee Special Meeting Minutes of February 26, 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:
Mayor Foster requested the Council hold an Executive Session for a legal matter. The City Council entered Executive Session at 6:41pm. The City Council exited Executive Session at 6:50pm with no action taken.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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