September 4, 2012 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, 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 posted 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. Doane College Work Study Agreement
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A contract for the off campus federal work study program through Doane College
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Zoning Change Request at 1830 Grove Avenue
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The Planning Commission met to discuss a proposed zoning change to the North 1/2 Lot 13 and South 1/2 Lot 14, Block 80, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, 1830 Grove Avenue from R-2 Two Family Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial
Discussion:
Blaine, more likely to be developed if commercial
Jerry Younger, south of property, opposed to change
Dave Hansen, pc recommendation to not approve
Chuck, after meeting and consideration planning commission recommended no change, property owner still has concerns
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Western Area Power Administration Firm Power Contract
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A contract providing for WAPA to furnish firm electric service to the City of Crete in accordance with the 2012 Power Marketing Initiative
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4.D. New Ambulance Bids
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Bids for a new ambulance have been reviewed by the Fire and Rescue Department
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Well Drilling Permits
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The Public Works Department would like to discuss well permitting in the extra territorial zoning jurisdiction
Discussion:
Tom - moritorium on well drilling
current application will cap one to get new
PW committee will look at further regulations to regulate well drilling
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Mayor's Appointment
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The Mayor would like to appoint Larry Gray of 447 West 12th Street to the Housing Authority to fill the vacancy of M. Gail Scott for a term to expire June 1, 2015
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Budget Discussion
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Information and discussion about the next fiscal year budget.
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possible ambulance rate increase
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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. Ordinance 1833 - Electric Rates
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An ordinance amending electric rates to the biennial study recommendations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Ordinance 1835 - Sign Regulations
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An ordinance amending the zoning regulations pertaining to signs
Discussion:
tabled until changes made
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5.C. Resolution 2012-23 - LARM Discount
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A resolution providing for a 5% discount from fy2013 LARM contributions for participation through 9/30/2015 with 180 days notice of termination
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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:
Tom - Ron back to work
Electric personnel injured at home
need to hire another long term
community planning tomorrow
ipads will have to be ordered
barbershop very nearly done
Mahlon - FD very busy
Travis - Park and Rec - Tuxedo park changes
Dave - Thanks to PW for getting picnic table to football game
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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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7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. August 21, 2012 Regular Meeting
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7.A.2. August 29, 2012 Special Meeting
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. August 21, 2012 Finance
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7.B.2. August 21, 2012 Public Works
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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