February 4, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular 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.

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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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    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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    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.

Rationale:  The specifications, cost estimates and bidding for specialized equipment needs to be approved before the final plans and specifications can be completed

Rationale:  The Mayor would like to appoint Larry Koerner of 1700 St. Andrews to the Housing Authority for a term of June 1, 2015

Rationale:  Nebraska Regional Interoperable Network Memorandum Of Understanding

Ms. Sue Krogman briefed the Public Safety Committee in December regarding NRIN.  The Committee agreed for MOUs to be crafted allowing Crete to participate in this project to enhance emergency service communications and operations here and throughout SE Nebraska.  With the assistance of Mr. Ourada and Ms. Krogman, we’ve completed the agreements.

Communications Center: This agreement will connect the City’s Communications Center to the Water Tower using existing City fiber-optic cable.

Water Tower: This agreement will allow the emplacement of three microwave dishes directed toward Hallam, Seward County, and Wilber to link Crete into the NRIN system.

Rationale:  Saline County has finalize the Local Emergency Operations Plan (Resolution for adoption on agenda)

Rationale:  An application has been received from the Liquor Control Commission requiring action by the City Council.

Rationale:  Water damage due to partially open valve

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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.

Rationale:  A resolution establishing the Joint Airport Zoning Board and appointing City of Crete representation

Rationale:  A resolution adopting the Saline County Local Emergency Operations Plan

Rationale:  An ordinance adopting the wellhead protection Map

Rationale:  An ordinance to adopt the wellhead protection plan

Rationale:  An ordinance to recodify the penalty section of chapter 4

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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.

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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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    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.