Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the SCADA System 
3.B. Consider the liquidated damage proposal 
3.C. Consider to ratify LARM's insurance action on North 15th St. 
3.D. Consider to ratify LARM's insurance action on South 15th St. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 16, 2024 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. Consider the SCADA System 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how this is around $250,000 to do. Kidwell, Olsson, and City's IT staff, Mike Kalkwarf & Emerson Aschoff would do some of it. The system runs the city's electric, water, and sewer systems. Tom discussed this system has been planned and in the budget. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to consider the SCADA System. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider the liquidated damage proposal 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that the contractor for the 22nd Street bridge had liquidated damage in the $50,000 range, and they offered their track mount in services. Tom explained how the City would not be able to utilize them through the end of the year, and how this would not be a good deal for the City. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to not accept the liquidated damage proposal. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.C. Consider to ratify LARM's insurance action on North 15th St. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada explained how the claim for North 15th Street was denied and letters were brought from LARM. Dee Kaspar shared information she received from LARM as well. City Attorney, Anna Burge, explained how the City does not have a liability for what is in the sewer system, as the city doesn't have control of what others put in the sewer. Anna continued to explain if the City were to decide to pay for this, then the City would not be responsible with tax funds and using tax funds for something that is not a legal requirement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to consider to ratify LARM's insurance action on North 15th St and the City Council will stand behind LARM's decision. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.D. Consider to ratify LARM's insurance action on South 15th St. 
Discussion:
Carlos Palacios who lives on South 15th Street, spoke and discussed what documents he received from LARM. Carlos did mention that LARM paid a 3rd party contractor that surveyed his home, and would like a copy of the report for his records. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to consider to ratify LARM's insurance action on South 15th St and the City Council will stand behind LARM's decision. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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