January 7, 2020 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 in the back of the council chambers and has additional copies available to read. Assisted listening devices are also available. If needed, please advise.
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer 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:
Greg Hollman with the Eagles Club commented on the upcoming Keno contract discussion. Mary Moser, Hallam resident and Crete business owner commented in opposition to demolishing the old library buildling and requested a copy of the cost estimates for renovation.
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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. Review and consider approving the Fire Department officers.
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Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
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Chief - Tod Allen; Asst. Chief - James Yost; Fire Capt - Harrison Gaman
Fire 1st Lt - Brandon Smedjir; Fire 2nd Lt - Stephanie Yost Rescue Capt - Colin Gaman; Rescue 1st Lt - Terry Petracek Rescue 2nd Lt - Nikki Wells; Transfer Admin - Brandon Smedjir President - Stephanie Yost; Vice Pres - Matt Bakker Secretary - Amber Madigan; Treasurer - Courtney Marcelino
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Review and consider approving the addition of new volunteer firefighters (Reagan Petersen, Kayle Byrd, and Brylee Lauby) to the insurance rolls.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Review and consider authorizing the Mayor to agree to the Southeast Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Memorandum of Understanding.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Dee Drake to the Civilian Employee Retirement Committee for a term ending 12/01/2022.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Wayne Reynold to the Crete Civil Service Commission for a term ending 05/01/2024.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Review and discuss AMGL's audit of Crete's Keno Lottery for the fiscal year ending 09/30/2019.
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Unit: City Council Finance Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Consider the early closing of City Hall on January 24, 2020 to enable City staff to attend the Mayor's holiday dinner.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Consider authorizing the Library's Honorary Relay Event and providing Police Department assistance at street crossings.
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No action taken. The action was approved by general consensus.
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4.I. Mayor's Proclamation of Honorary Library Relay Event
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Consider Harold K. Scholz Co. final payment applicatioin for Braden Substation improvements
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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 2098: An Ordinance to Amend the Fire Regulations to Allow Limited Open Burning.
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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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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:
Community Services Director Nancy Tellez reported that planning for the world cup event has begun. Chief Hensel reported that there is a vacancy in the Police Department and will begin the hiring process. Tom Ourada reported that the Fairfield will be conducting community tours of the new hotel. He also reported that the new GIS Coordinator will begin after graduation.
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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 December 17, 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 December 17, 2019
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7.B.2. Legislative Development Committee Meeting Minutes of December 17, 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 6:34pm.
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