10/11/2011 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 1 l, 2011
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 October 11, 201 l. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 5, 2011.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Chuck Haase, Larry Carney, Bob Niemann, Kirk Ramsey, Mitch
Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson, Scott Dugan, Randy Gard, and John Gericke. Council
President Peg Gilbert was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Mary Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Robert Sivick, Public Works
Director John Collins and Interim Finance Director Jaye Monter.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Terry Brandenburg, Peace Lutheran Church, 1710 N. North
Road followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMLTNICATION: Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council
members Emily Heineman and Brianna Vitera and Board member Jared Stockwell. Mentioned
were the seven labor unions that the City had completed this year.
Councilmember Ramsey commented on the youth of our community and mentioned that the
Grand Island Senior High Girls golf team won the Class "A" championship.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Bud Jeffries for Service on the Hall County Board of Supervisors. Mayor
Vavricek and the City Council recognized Bud Jeffries for his service on the Hall County Board
of Supervisors and to the community of Hall County and Grand Island. Family members of Bud
Jeffries were present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 2900 West US Hi wav 34
(Doralene Niedfelt). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 2900 West US Highway 34 was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the
purpose of placing underground conduit, high voltage cable and a single phase pad-mounted
transformer to provide electricity to two new homes to be built on adjacent lots. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utilitv Easement located at 4124 North Webb Road (Leonard
& Marlene Mader). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 4124 North Webb Road was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the
purpose of providing a location for the three phase underground conduit, cable, and pad-mounted
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transformer to serve the new grain dryer and storage recently added to the property. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utilitv Easement located at 2300 West US Hi�hwa 34 Lynn
& Amy Mayhew). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 2300 West US Highway 34 was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the
purpose placing underground conduit, high voltage cable and a single phase pad-mounted
transformer to provide electricity to two new homes to be built on adjacent lots. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2011-308 — Consideration of Approving the IBEW (Finance) Labor A�reement. Human
Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reported that this labor agreement was fairly status quo
with few changes recommended. This was a one year agreement with a 1.75% wage increase.
The I.T. Department employees were removed as they were covered under the Service/Clerical
labor agreement. Other changes were: a March 15th and September 15th deadline for personal day
usage, the addition of vacation scheduling language, the removal of outdated language such as
medical leave buy back, and the stipulation that Chapters l, 2, and 3 of the Personnel Rules as of
October 1, 2011 were made part of the contract.
Motion by Gericke, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2011-308. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2011-309 — Consideration of Approvin� the IBEW (Utilities) Labor Agreement. Human
Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reported that this labor agreement was fairly status quo
with few changes recommended. This was a one year agreement with a 1.75% wage increase.
Other changes were: changing the GIS Technician to GIS Coordinator to reflect the change that
was made a year ago, a March 15th and September 15th deadline for personal day usage, the
addition of vacation scheduling language, the removal of outdated language such as medical
leave buy back, and the stipulation that Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the Personnel Rules as of October
1, 2011 were made part of the contract.
Motion by Gericke, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2011-309. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2011-310 — Consideration of Approving the IBEW (Wastewater, Labor Agreement. Human
Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reported that this labor agreement had few changes
recommended. This was a one year agreement with a 1.25% wage increase. The most notable
change was the increase of vacation hours to match other City employees. Other changes
included changing grandchildren from non-immediate to immediate family for purposes of
bereavement leave, increasing the medical leave time allowed for the care of family members
and a March 15th and September 15th deadline for personal day usage.
Motion by Gericke, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2011-310. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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IBEW representative Dan Quick was present to sign the IBEW Labor Agreements along with
Mayor Vavricek.
ORDINANCES:
#9334 — Consideration of Annexation of Olson Subdivision Located South of Airport
Road and North and West of US Highway 281 (Second Reading)
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported this was the second of three readings for the
annexation of Olson Subdivision.
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve Ordinance #9334 on second reading. Upon roll
call vote all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Nickerson moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9336 — Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code Chapter 22-103 Relative to
Parking Fines
#9337 — Consideration of Salary Ordinance
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk
- be permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage."
Councilmember Ramsey second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Police Chief Steve Lamken reported that Ordinance #9336 would change the City Code to
$20.00 to match the fee scheduled approved by Council relative to parking fines.
Human Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reported that Ordinance #9337 would support the
three labor agreements with IBEW approved earlier.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinances #9336 ⑹.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9336 ⑹ on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of
these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9336 Υ'7 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of
these ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
, Ordinances #9336 ⑹ are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
' law.
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#9335 — Consideration of City Council's Approval of All Individual City Negotiators
City Attorney Robert Sivick reported that at the September 27, 2011 City Council meeting, the
Council passed Ordinance #9335 on a 6 to 3 vote. Mayor Vavricek exercised his right to veto the
Ordinance. In order to override the veto there would have to be a two-thirds vote of the Council
or seven votes.
Motion by Haase, second by Carney to override the Mayor's veto from the September 27, 2001
meeting for Ordinance #9335.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the intent of the Ordinance. Councilmember Carney
commented his desire for the Council to be more involved with the negotiation process.
Comments were made regarding the current negotiators and how well the process had been
working with the right people doing the job. Mentioned was this ordinance would clarify the
negotiation process that was in place and the need to bring this issue back before Council with
more specific language.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9335 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Haase, Carney,
Niemann, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember's Ramsey, Nickerson, Donaldson, Dugan, and
Gard voted no. Motion failed.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Ramsey, second by Dugan to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of September 27 2011 Citv Council Regular Meetin�
Approvin� Minutes of October 4 2011 City Council Studv Session
Approvin� Appointment of Dennis McCartv to the Regional Planning Commission Board
Approvin� Appointment of James Phi�ps to the Citizens' Review Committee Board
#2011-296 - Approving Citv Council Meeting Schedule for 2012
#2011-297 — Approvin� AcQUisition of Utilitv Easment Located at 2900 West US Hi�hwav 34
(Doralene Niedfelt�
#2011-298 — Approvin� Acctuisition of Utilitv Easement Located at 4124 North Webb Road
(Leonard & Marlene Mader�
#2011-299 — Approvin� Acquisition of Utilitv Easement Located at 2300 West US Hi wav 34
(Lynn & Amv Mayhew�
#2011-300 — Approvin� Bid Award for Uranium Removal Water Treatment Plant — Buildin�
Construction with Chief Construction Company of Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of
$324,857.30.
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#2011-301 — Approvin� Bid Award for the Broadwell Avenue Shoulder Improvement — Capital
Avenue to the Veteran's Athletic Fields with J I L Asphalt Pavin� Company of Grand Island
Nebraska in an Amount of $119 193.70.
#2011-302 — Approvin� Chan�e Order No 1 for the Grand Island Quiet Zone Project No 2012-
QZ-1 with The Diamond En 'ni� eering Com�any of Grand Island Nebraska resultin in no
change to the contract amount.
#2011-303 — Approvin� Change Order No. 2 for asphalt Maintenance Proj ect 2011-AC-1 with
J.I.L. Asphalt Pavin� Co. of Grand Island Nebraska for a decrease of $551 58 and a Revised
Contract Amount of $327,700.78.
#2011-304 — Consideration of Intent to Annex Areas 3a 6 7 12 13 & 14
#2011-305 — Approving Interdepartmental Fund Transfer for Aeration Basin Improvements•
Protect WWTP-2010-3 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant �
#2011-306 — Approvin� Bid Award for Infield Soil Conditioner at the Veteran's Athletic Field
Complex with Dakota Transport of Hampton Minnesota in an Amount of $96 000 00
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Wvoming Financial Lenders Inc dba Pa�v Express 645 South
Locust Street for a Pawnbroker's License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Pawnbroker's License had been received from Wyoming Financial Lenders,
Inc. dba Payday Express located at 645 South Locust Street. All documents had been received as
required by City Code along with the Police Department recommending approval.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to approve the request from Wyoming Financial
Lenders, Inc. dba Payday Express, 645 South Locust Street for a Pawnbroker's License. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2011-307 — Consideration of Ap roving A�reement for Professional En�ineering Services
Entitled "Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection Svstem Rehabilitation" Public Works
Director John Collins reported that this item was presented to Council at the October 4, 2011
Study Session. It was recommended that a contract with Black & Veatch of Kansas City,
Missouri be approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2011-307. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Gard to approve the Claims for the period of September 28, 2011
through October 1 l, 2011, for a total amount of $4,076,452.27. Unanimously approved.
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ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk