June 18, 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.
Discussion:
Mary Moser of 6800 W Panama Rd, Hallam commented that she is not in favor of the removal of parking spaces in front of businesses in order to make room for trees. She asked that the council reconsider placing trees in the downtown area. The City Administrator stated he would put the topic on the next Public Works Committee meeting agenda.
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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 Request for Community Unit Plan
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Location: Lot 2 Hill Top View 1st Addition, City of Crete
Discussion:
The public hearing was opened at 6:08pm. Planning Commission Chair Dave Hansen reported that the Planning Commission was in favor of the proposed project. The public hearing was closed at 6:14pm. No public comments were received.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Crete Lumber Request for Community Unit Plan Approval
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Location: Lot 2 Hill Top View 1st Addition, City of Crete
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Public Hearing Regarding Preliminary Plat
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Location: Fairway Development 1st Addition Outlot A, SE 1/4 Section 35, T8N, R4E City of Crete
Discussion:
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:21pm. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:23pm. No public comments were received.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Fairway Development LLC Request for Preliminary Plat Approval
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Public Hearing Annexation of Fairway Development 1st Addition
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Location: Outlot A, SE /4 Section 35, T8NM, R4E, City of Crete
Discussion:
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:24pm. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:27pm. No public comments were received.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Fairway Development LLC Request for Annexation of Fairway Development 1st Addition
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. FES Agreement for $3,900 for Annual Renewal for SOCS website
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Crete Chamber of Commerce Requests Related to the Great Pumpkin Festival
Discussion:
Chamber Director Kayleigh Schadwinkel reported on the proposed activities and locations for the 2019 Great Pumpkin Festival. She requested approval for street closures related to the Mayor's Fun Run and the festival.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Approve Fire Department 2019 Officers
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Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
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Chief: Tod Allen
Asst. Chief: James Yost Fire Captain: Matt Bakker Fire 1st Lt.: Harrison Gaman Fire 2nd Lt. Brandon Smejdir Rescue Captain: Colin Gaman Rescue 1st Lt.: Terry Petracek Rescue 2nd Lt.: Nikki Wells President: Steph Yost Secretary: Dylan Bonde Treasurer: Nikki Wells
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Approve New Firefighter Preston Zvolanek and Add to Insurance Rolls.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Request to NEMA to Update Crete Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Exhibit A for DTR Project at 1246 Main
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Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Exhibit A for DTR Project at 1201 Linden
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Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. Consider Amending City Codes 6-337 and 6-338 to Extend Permitted Fireworks Sales Dates
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
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Extension has been requested by a local fireworks vendor.
Discussion:
The council discussed the proposed days and hours for sales and use of fireworks. Upon failure of the motion, Council Members discussed a change to the proposed dates and times to 8:00am to midnight on July 3rd and 8:00am to 11:00pm on July 4th.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.O. Sampson Change Order Requests #s 6, 7, 8
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.P. Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Writeoffs
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Finance Committee
Discussion:
The write-offs are requested in order to begin with corrected financials in the new software.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.Q. Lincoln Area Economic Development Invoice for $2,500 for Membership in Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Legislative/ Development Committee
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that membership in the partnership provides Crete representation at a number of national conventions.
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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 2087 Amending City Code 6-337
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Introduction and First Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Ordinance 2088 Amending City Code 6-338
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Introduction and First Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Ordinance 2089 Annex Fairway Development 1st Addition
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Introduction and First Reading
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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:
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Dunaway reported on the number of children involved in swimming lessons and summer sports. He reported that the new lion fountain is due to arrive on Wednesday, June 19. The existing fountain at City Park will be moved to North Ward Park. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that the housing meeting held at earlier today at noon in coordination with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture was very informative. He reported that he had discussed using LB840 funds for the splash pad reconstruction with the Economic Development Advisory Board at their June meeting. Mr. Ourada stated that over fifty applications were received for the bookkeeper position. He also reported that a third Veteran's easel will be installed soon. He further stated that budget meetings with department heads would begin next week.
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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 June 4, 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 June 4, 2019
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7.B.2. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2019
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7.B.3. Legislative Development Committee Meeting Minutes of June 4, 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 7:11pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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