October 20, 2015 at 7:00 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. |
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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 - C3 Districts - Hotel/Motel
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A public hearing to hear comments in favor of and/or in opposition to amendments to 11-219 to include hotels & motels
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Railroad Quiet Zone Study
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The Legislative/Development Committee discussed funding of a study
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Downtown Revitalization Study
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The Legislative/Development Committee discussed matching funds for a CDBG Grant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Civic and Convention Center Financing Fund Grant
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The Legislative/Development Committee discussed funding the match required for the CCCFF grant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Right of Way Request
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a request to occupy right of way
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Fireworks Sales and Discharge Days
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The Public Safety Committee discussed amending the days of fireworks sales and discharge
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4.G. Lights On After School Proclamation
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October 22nd is national Lights On Afterschool (LOA) day, a day designated to draw attention to the importance of extended learning opportunities and afterschool programs.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. VFW Manager Application
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The Liquor Control Commission has asked for a recommendation from the governing body on the application of Richard Strain to be a manager at the VFW Club
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. New Volunteer Firefighter
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The Fire and Rescue Membership has reviewed applications and recommend approval of adding Amber Madigan to the insurance roll as a volunteer firefighter
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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 2015-37 Gap Paving Assessments
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the completed assessment information for the gap paving projects
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Ordinance 1948 Flying Lanterns
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The Public Safety Committee discussed regulation of flying lanterns in the City
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Ordinance 1949 Sale of Vacated Vine Street
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An ordinance authorizing the sale of Vine Street
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Ordinance 1950 Annexation
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An ordinance to annex adjacent territory on petition of the owners
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. Ordinance 1951 Parking Regulations
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The Public Safety Committee discussed an amendment to parking designations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.F. Ordinance 1952 Zoning Regulations
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An ordinance to amend Chapter 11 Section 219
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.G. Ordinance 1953 City Administrator 1-307
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An ordinance amending the duties of the City Administrator
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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:
Laura - new carpet in basement; state conference:
Max - Kayley Shadwinkle internship at Doane w/ pumpkin wrapup:
Dan - trees at dog park w/ grant; coed softball over; flag football and volleyball over; ATA starting; benches and tarp for fountain:
Jack - p&r tarp for fountain; eagle scout project to do plaques for city park; rotary added picnic tables at dog park and rotary park; nestle would like to sponsor another grant for dog park; meet 4th tuesday each month:
Mayor - fountain dedication 10/27 noon; leg committee meets in Crete same day; trip to DC and Cops grant:
Tom - fountain work, plumbing and lights, more sod, lady up on friday: city will testify at hearing: trail grant, 928,000; norris power to wwtp, one year, stranded investment:
Dale - public safety, scba update:
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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. October 5, 2015
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7.A.2. October 6, 2015
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. September 22, 2015 Public Works
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7.B.2. October 12, 2015 Legislative/Development
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7.B.3. October 14, 2015 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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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