Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on entering into an agreement with Seneca Waste Solutions for the drainage and disposal of old bulk fuel from one of the City's holding tanks.
3.B. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate property transactions with Doane University.
3.C. Discuss quotes for new park bathrooms at City Park.
3.D. Discuss sanitary sewer options for West Crete Addition.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: March 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Public Works Committee Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on entering into an agreement with Seneca Waste Solutions for the drainage and disposal of old bulk fuel from one of the City's holding tanks.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that one of the bulk fuel tanks needs to be emptied and removed. The remaining fuel is bad and will have to be disposed of as hazardous material. Seneca Companies have provided the quote presented.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend that the City Council approve the quote/agreement with Seneca Companies for the removal and disposal of fuel from one of the bulk tanks at an estimated cost of $6,163.68 Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate property transactions with Doane University.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that there are properties in and around the Doane campus that were not deeded correctly over 100 years ago. The City plans for a new substation would be included in the property that is in question and Doane has plans for other property that is in question. There is a need to resolve the questions before either project can move forward. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate purchase/swap of property that would be presented to the City Council for final approval. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.C. Discuss quotes for new park bathrooms at City Park.
Discussion:
A new restroom unit was discussed for City Park to allow for City Hall renovations that would include the current restrooms. A complete plan of the City Park improvement will be developed before a decision is made on the restrooms.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Discuss sanitary sewer options for West Crete Addition.
Discussion:
A preliminary Sewer Improvement District for West Crete was discussed. A letter will be sent to those involved to see if they would like to petition the City Council to have the project done.
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that the Village of Denton is in need of an interlocal agreement for utility services until they can hire a replacement. The agreement will be drafted for Council consideration at a later date. He also discussed the solar project capacity and options for that.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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