02/28/2006 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 28,2006
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on February 28, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent
on February 22,2006.
Council President Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following
members were present: Council member' s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson,
Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase. Mayor Vavricek was absent. The following City
Officials were present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance
Director David Springer, Public Works Director Steve RieWe, and City Attorney Doug Walker.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor John Hayes, Grace Baptist Church, 1115 South Vine Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation "Juror Appreciation Week" February 27 through March 3.2006. Council President
Hornady presented the proclamation "Juror Appreciation Week" proclaimed by Mayor Vavricek
for the week of February 27 through March 3, 2006. District Judge James Livingston; County
Court Judge Philip Martin; and Court Interpreter Constanza Meier were present to receive the
proclamation and spoke about the importance of serving on a jury.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1215 East Highway 30. (TLK
Storage. LLC) Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 1215 East Highway 30 was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, pipes, valves, and fire hydrants. The purpose
of this easement would be to provide adequate water flows for fire safety at the new Public
Safety Center and jail located west of the old Luzenac building. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Doug Walker, City Attorney reported Ordinance #9026 related to the Public Hearing held on
January 24,2006 and was the second of three readings.
#9032 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Proposed for Platting as Ewoldt
Addition Located South of Husker Highway and West of U.S. Highway 281. (Second
Reading)
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Motion by Pielstick, second by Walker to approve Ordinance #9032 on second reading. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-9 was pulled for discussion. Motion by Gilbert,
second by Cornelius to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Approving Minutes of February 14. 2006 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2006-42 - Approving Agreement with CH2M Hill for Consulting Engineering Services for Lift
Station No. 19 in an Amount not to exceed $376.018.00.
#2006-58 - Approving Agreement with Olsson Associates for Consulting Engineering Services
to Conduct a Noise Study Along Capital Avenue from Moores Creek drain to Webb Road in an
Amount not to exceed $24.975.00.
#2006-59 - Approving Bid Award for Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete for 2006 with Gary Smith
Construction Co. of Grand Island. Nebraska in an Amount of $24.97 per ton for Type "A",
$19.40 per ton for Type "B". and $23.50 per ton for Type "C" asphalt hot-mix.
#2006-60 - Approving Bid Award for Concrete Ready-Mix for 2006 with Brodsky's Ready-Mix
of Grand Island. Nebraska in an Amount of$58.00 per cubic yard.
#2006-61 - Approving Bid Award for Concrete Pavement and Storm Sewer Repairs for 2006
with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island. Nebraska in an Amount of
$433.911.50.
#2006-62 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1215 East Highway 30. (TLK
Storage. LLC)
#2006-63 - Approving Agreement for Construction Occupancy Located at 1215 East Highway
30. (TLK Storage. LLC)
#2006-64 - Approving Designation of Loading Zone on Oak Street Vine Street and Bismark
Road Adiacent to Dodge School. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that a loading
zone was recommended along Oak Street, Vine Street, and Bismark Road adjacent to Dodge
School for the children's safety when loading and unloading. Richard Milton, 109 East Ashton
spoke in support. Discussion was had concerning loading along Bismark Road.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Meyer to approve Resolution #2006-64. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of February 15, 200\'5
through February 28,2006, for a total amount of $1,569,727.80. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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