January 2, 2019 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. 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.
Discussion:
Mayor Roger Foster 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:
Maricela Flores of 750 West 13th Street addressed the City Council about the condition of the railroad crossing on West 13th Street. She is concerned about the safety issues that are caused by the condition of the crossing.
Mayor Foster stated that the BNSF Railroad was contacted about the condition of the crossing in the spring of 2018. The recent appearance of the material needed to repair the crossing is promising. |
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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. Public Hearing Regarding Amending Zoning Chapter 11 Article 2 Adding Submission Requirements for Composting Facility Request
Discussion:
There were no comments from the public written or in person regarding the proposed amendments to the zoning regulations for special exceptions.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. CCI Request for Special Exception Use Extension
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Advanced Life Saving Tiered Response Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. BVH Change Authorization #1 for Library Furnishings Services
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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Increase of $10,100 Lump Sum Plus Hourly Not to Exceed $7,500.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Seward County for Legal Services
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Amount: $13,000
Term: Jan. 1, 2019-March 31, 2019
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Tuxedo Park Restroom Proposed Design
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.G. Vacation Accrual Limits
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Personnel Committee
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Discuss increasing the vacation accrual limit for non-bargaining unit employees to 280 hours regardless of years of service
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Letter of Intent to Apply for CCCFF
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of intent to apply for CCCFF grant funds
Discussion:
Betsy Samuelson of SENDD addressed the City Council with some information regarding the request for CCCFF funding. The total project cost for repairs to the Isis Theater would be $250,000 with the grant request for 50% of the cost, or $125,000. SENDD will be developing the grant application and administering the funds if received.
Mayor Foster explained that the City has to own the facility in order for the funds to be obtained. The Blue River Arts Council will be a partner in the project and will reimburse the City for the matching funds and building purchase.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Lincoln Airport Authority Agreement
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
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An agreement providing for Crete Police Department training at the Lincoln Airpark
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Mayor's Appointments
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Appoint Travis Sears to the Planning Commission for a term of April 1, 2020
Reappoint Blaine Spanjer to the Airport Authority for a term of December 1, 2024
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Flood Plain Mapping Proposal
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Review a scope of services proposal from Olsson Associates to do an analysis of the flood plain mapping.
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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. Resolution 2018-31 Establish Crete Fire and Rescue ALS Service for One Year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Ordinance 2056 Amending 11-221 Adding Composting Facility as Special Exception Use
Rationale:
2nd Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Ordinance 2057 Amending 11-211 to Add Composting Facility Definition
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2nd Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Ordinance 2062 Amending 3-1101 Through 3-1104 Municipal Ambulance Service
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. Ordinance 2072 Amending 11-230 Adding Part E.9. Composting
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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:
Dan Dunaway, Park and Recreation Director, reported that the youth basketball program will begin this week at the intermediate school.
Joy Stevenson, Library Director, reported that Nestle Purina donated $15,000 for a large study room in the new library and that the Acklie Family Foundation donated $150,000 for the Community Room. The Abel Family Foundation also donated $20,000 for general construction. Doane University accounting students, through a program with the IRS, will be providing free tax return assistance at the Library beginning February 1st. Steve Hensel, Police Chief, reported that a group of porch pirates were apprehended and most of the items returned to the rightful owners. Council member Hinz thanked the Flores family for coming to address the City Council with their concerns and encouraged others to do the same. Mayor Foster welcomed the Cub Scouts that were attending the meeting and will be meeting with them afterwards for questions. He requested a closed session after the regular meeting items to discuss contract negotiations. Tom Ourada, City Administrator, reported that a window in the utility billing office was broken out with a rock, but entry was not made. He also reported that Well #5 is getting a new variable speed motor.
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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. December 18, 2018
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Public Safety Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2018
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7.B.2. Legislative Development Committee Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2018
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7.B.3. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2018
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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:
Prior to going into the closed session the Mayor stated that the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and City Treasurer would go into closed session at 6:45 PM for the protection of the public interest to discuss contract negotiations.
After the closed session the Mayor stated that the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and City Treasurer met in closed session to protect the public interest to discuss contract negotiations and not action was taken.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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