May 6, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular 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. 
    As each agenda item is considered, if there are any questions concerning the agenda item please advise.  The City Council may consider items listed on the agenda in random order.
    The City Council has assisted listening devices available, if needed please advise.
    Please stand and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.

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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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    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.

Rationale:  Mr. Larios would like to address the City Council about the assessments for street improvements

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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.

Rationale:  The City Council will convene as the Community Development Agency
https://meeting.nasbonline.org/Secure/Meeting/

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board have reviewed a policy for field usage fees

Rationale:  The Park and Recreation Committee and Advisory Board has reviewed placing additional camper pads on the south side of Tuxedo Park

Rationale:  BNSF is requiring a permit to maintain the crossing to the Police Department Training Grounds

Rationale:  Change orders with Smeal Manufacturing for certain equipment and accessory changes to the new fire truck

Rationale:  The lease agreement and option have been finalized for the tower site at the recycle center

Rationale:  New Appointment:
Jennifer Robison - 1120 East 13th Street - Planning Commission - 4/1/2017
Reappointments:
Harold Jones - 1018 Jasmine Avenue - Planning Commission - 4/1/17
David Hansen - 1220 Crestline Drive - Planning Commission - 4/1/17
Marty Fye - 1310 East 13th Street - Civil Service Commission - 5/1/19

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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.

Rationale:  A resolution declaring certain property as surplus and setting a process for disposal

Rationale:  An ordinance authorizing a special use exception for certain property zoned Public Use

Rationale:  An ordinance denying a special use exception for certain property zoned for Highway Commercial Use

Rationale:  An ordinance amending the wastewater rates

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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.

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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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    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.