January 21, 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 stated he would have a livestock exception permit for the upcoming council meeting. Stan Rychecky commented on a retaining wall near his property that may pose a safety issue. The property owner lives out of state.
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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. Semi-Annual LB840 Public Hearing
Discussion:
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:10pm. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:15pm with no public comments.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing Regarding Class I Liquor License Application for Artisan Mark LLC
Discussion:
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:05pm. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:09 with no public comments. Cafe owner Elayne Woods provided information about her request.
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4.C. Consider recommending issuance of a Class I liquor license to Artisan Mark LLC.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Consider the renewal of employee health insurance policies with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Finance Committee
Discussion:
A representative from Benefit Management was present to provide information.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Consider approving Black Hills Energy's Application for a Permit to Occupy the Right-of-Way in Fairway 1st Addition.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Community Assistance Office Update
Discussion:
Nancy Tellez provided information regarding Community Assistance Office services over the past and current years.
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4.G. Consider approving the payment of $114,034 to Sampson Construction Company for library construction.
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4.H. Consider approving the payment of $62,963.60 to Stephens & Smith for street projects around the new library.
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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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4.I. Consider approving Speece Lewis Engineering's proposal of $1,100 for 2020 NBIS bridge inspection services.
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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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4.J. Consider approving the Library's application for $3,790 of LB840 promotion/tourism funds for book bags.
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The application is for purchase of 1,000 logo bags for giveaway at events and library programs.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Review proposed Wildwood Pool splashpad plans and specifications
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Parks and Recreation Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Consider confirmation of Mayor's re-appointments of Paul Heath and Lizeth Umana to the Economic Development Advisory Board with terms ending 12/01/2022.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Consider confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Justin Kozisek to the Planning Commission with term ending 4/1/2020.
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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. Consider adopting Resolution 2020-02: A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Create and Administer a Housing Incentive Program for Police Officers.
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5.B. Consider adopting Resolution 2020-03: A Resolution Restricting Street Parking Around the New Library from 2:00-4:00 AM.
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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 Joy Stevenson reported that the Library opening needs to be set back to January 30, 2020 due to construction issues. She state the Grand Opening Event will be held on April 9, 2020 at 2:00pm. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that the streets department is getting to the ice issues on all the streets. He reported that he will be in Kearney Wednesday and Thursday of this 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 January 7, 2020
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2019
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7.B.2. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020
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7.B.3. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020
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7.B.4. Public Works Committee meeting minutes of January 1, 2020
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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 6:46pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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