July 15, 2014 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.
Discussion:
Jack Bridger of 1202 Main Avenue requested that the City do something about the drainage on his property at Hawthorne Avenue and North Railroad Street as soon as possible.
City Administrator stated that the City Engineer has surveyed and inspected the area but has not submitted his report.
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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. 119 West 13th Street Bids
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Bids received for the property at 119 West 13th Street will be opened and considered
Discussion:
The City Clerk reported that there was one bid received. Upon opening the bid the City Clerk reported that it was Bauer Insurance Agency for $2,000.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Economic Development Semi-Annual Report
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Take action to accept the semi-annual report presented at the July 1, 2014 City Council meeting
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Future Downtown Event
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A group would like to begin publicizing an event that may be held on downtown streets
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Safe Kids Nebraska Bike Safety Grant
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Discussion on a possible solution for surplus abandoned bicycles
Discussion:
A representative of Public Health Solutions presented information about a proposed bicycle recycling program for Crete.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. New Volunteer Firefighter
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The Fire Department membership has reviewed applications and recommend Tyler Brandt for approval to serve as a volunteer firefighter
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Temporary Street Closure
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A request to close 10th Street from Main Avenue to Norman Avenue for a community BBQ on August 22nd at 9 PM until the 23rd at 2 PM
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. East 13th Street Speed Limits
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a proposed traffic study on East 13th Street for possible adjustments to the speed limit
Discussion:
Josh and Abbey Page were present to make their feeling known about the safety on East 13th Street and that it would be very dangerous to raise the speed limit.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Tuxedo Park Culvert
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed plans and specifications for a new culvert in Tuxedo Park
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Power Plant Standby Generator
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The Public Works Committee has discussed plans and specifications for power plant standby generation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Employee Health Plan Amendment
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The Personnel Committee has reviewed an amendment to the plan required to be in compliance with the Affordable Care Act
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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 2014-16 Street Improvement Districts 2014-1
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a resolution addressing the assessments in regards to Airport Road Street Improvement Districts 2014-1
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2014-17 Street Improvement Districts 2014-2
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a resolution addressing the assessments in regards to Iris Avenue Street Improvement Districts 2014-2
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Resolution 2014-18 Street Improvement Districts 2014-3
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a resolution addressing the assessments in regards to East 14th Street Improvement Districts 2014-3
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Resolution 2104-19 W 13th Street Bridge ROW
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A resolution granting the State use of City property for construction of the new bridge
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. Ordinance 1909 Zoning Change
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An ordinance to change the zoning at 2185 County Road H from A-1 to C-3
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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:
Library Director Lisa Olivigni reported that there were over 952 students that participated in the summer reading program at the different levels. The migrant reading program is also well attended. Lisa will be on vacation from August 1 through August 15, 2014.
Park and Recreation Director Dan Dunaway reported that the summer programs are finishing up and have been very successful. There has been some painting done at Tuxedo Park and the Arboretum and Nursery personnel will be inspecting the new trees on East 13th Street to determine what happened to the ones that have died. There was a concern brought forward about the bathhouse floor condition.
Economic Development Director Max Kathol will be doing Business Retention and Expansion surveys with industry in the coming weeks.
Police Chief Steve Hensel will be meeting with the Southeast Nebraska Coalition on 911 to work on future improvements. There was a concern about downtown J-turns brought forward.
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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. July 1, 2014
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. July 1, 2014 Public Safety
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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