05/09/2006 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 9, 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 May
9,2006. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on May 3, 2006.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmember's Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and
Haase. Councilmember Cornelius was absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, Public
Works Director Steve Riehle, and Attorney Dale Shotkoski.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Vern Rice, Independent Bethel Baptist Church, 1223 East 6th
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek commented on the following:
. Death of retired Police Captain Larry Trosper
. Groundbreaking for Fire Station # 1 on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 1 :30
. Groundbreaking for Law Enforcement Center on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 1 :00
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation "Salvation Army Week" May 15-21. 2006. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed the week of
May 15-21, 2006 as "Salvation Army Week". Roger Nygaard and Captain Jeff Richardson from the
Salvation Army were present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3720 Arch Avenue. (South Central
Industrial Properties X,L.P.) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 3720 Arch A venue was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The purpose of the
easement would be to primary underground electric cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide
electricity to a new building and to relocate the overhead power line along Claude Road. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2), Block Thirteen (13) in Fairview Park
Addition. (Steven D. and Bonnie R Lockwood and John Burke and Karen Williams-Burke) Steve
Riehle, Public Works Director reported that acquisition of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 13 in Fairview
Park Addition was needed in order to construct a cul-de-sac. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Hornady, second by Gilbert to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, May 9, 2006
Approving Minutes of May 2. 2006 City Council Regular Meeting. Councilmember Whitesides
abstained.
#2006-152 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3720 Arch Avenue. (South
Central Industrial Properties X.L.P.)
#2006-153 - Approving Acquisition of Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2). Block Thirteen (13). Fairview
Park Addition. (Steven D. and Bonnie R. Lockwood and John Burke and Karen Williams-Burke)
#2006-154 - Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement Proiect 2005-P-ll: Temporary Right
Turn Lane - Capital Avenue from Diers Avenue to U.S. Highway 281 with The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of $26.546.50.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2006-155 - Approving Construction of Memorial at New Fire Station #1. Jim Rowell, Fire Chief
reported that the Grand Island Firefighters had been raising monies to develop a memorial for
firefighters. Firefighter Ron Tubbs presented a PowerPoint presentation and stated the firefighters
were requesting permission to use a portion of the property at the site of the new fire station for a
Nebraska Fire and Rescue Memorial. If approved the groundbreaking was scheduled for May 19,
2006 in conjunction with the State Fire School.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Meyer to approve Resolution #2006-155. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Homady, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of May 3, 2006 through
May 9, 2006, for a total amount of$I,189,339.69. Motion adopted unanimously.
Motion by Horandy, second by Haase to approve the following Claims for the Library Expansion for
the Period of April 12, 2006 through May 9,2006:
#26 $710.00
#27 $437,838.08
Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk