09/27/2016 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 27, 2016
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 September 27, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on September 21, 2016.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Chuck Haase, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Julie Hehnke was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards,
Finance Director Renae Griffiths, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and Public Works Director
John Collins. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson was absent.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Olivia Kalvoda and board member
Lauren Cantrell.
INVOCATION was given by Steve Johnson, New Life Community Church, 301 West 2nd Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Jensen presented a certificate of appreciation to Tracy Overstreet and thanked her for her
25 years of service with the Grand Island Independent in covering government news. Ms.
Overstreet stated she was leaving the Independent to come work for the City of Grand Island
Regional Planning Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Franco Entertainment, LLC dba The Brick House, 115-117
West 3rd Street for a Class "I" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class "I" Liquor License had been received from Franco Entertainment, LLC
dba The Brick House, 115-117 West 3rd Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following e�ibits for
the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on
August 31, 2016; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on
September 17, 2016; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on August
31, 2016; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon
final inspections. Building Department Director Craig Lewis commented on the inspections and
recommended support with the condition that the kitchen remodel take place within 6 months.
Mark Porto, 308 North Locust Street #501, attorney for the applicant spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Simbert, LLC dba Peacock Lounge, 2430 Broadwell Avenue
for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a
Class "C" Liquor License had been received from Simbert, LLC dba Peacock Lounge, 2430
Broadwell Avenue. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application
submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on September 1, 2016;
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notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on September 17, 2016;
notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on September 1, 2016; along
with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections
and completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. Mitchell Stehlik, 724
West Koenig Street, attorney for the applicant spoke in support. No further public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Request from YZ GYZS, LLC dba The Filling Station, 217 E. Stolle�
Road, Suite N for a Caterin� Desi�nation to Class "G113025" Liquor License. City Clerk
RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a catering designation to Class "C-113025"
Liquar License had been received from YZ GYZ, LLC dba The Filling Station, 217 E. Stolley
Park Road, Suite N. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application
submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on September 1, 2016;
notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on September 17, 2016;
notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on September 1, 2016; along
with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. James Rayburn, Gibbon,
Nebraska, part-owner spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 13, 2016 City Council Re�ular Meetin�.
Approving Minutes for September 20, 2016 City Council Study Session.
Approvin '� Re-appointments of Gail Yennv, Rav O'Connor, and Tom O'Neill and Appointment
of Mike Schuster to the Citizens Advisory Review Committee Board.
Approving Garba�e Permits for Heartland Disposal and Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc. and Refuse
Permits for Full Circle Rolloffs and O'Neill Transportation and E�uipment LLC.
#2016-224 - A�proving Request from Simbert, LLC dba Peacock Lounge, 2430 Broadwell
Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for Guadalupe
Valderaz, 240 North Waldo Avenue.
#2016-225 - Approving Request from YZ GYZ, LLC dba The Fillin� Station, 217 E. Stolley
Park Road, Suite N for a Catering Desi�nation to Class "G113025" Liyuor License.
#2016-226 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Caldwell Subdivision. It was
noted that Ken Caldwell, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Caldwell Subdivision located south of Seedling Mike Road and east of Shady Bend Road for the
purpose of creating 21ots consisting of .160 acres.
#2016-227 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Faidley Avenue Pavin�
Improvements; Project No. 2014-P-1 & Water Improvements; Project No. 2014-W-14 with The
Diamond En ing eerin� Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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#2016-228 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for South Blaine Street Brid�e
Replacements• Pr�ect No 2014-B-1 with The Diamond En in�eering Companv of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2016-229 - A�proving Continuation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 539• North Webb Road and
13th Street.
#2016-230 - Ap^proving PromissorYNote for Hall County Sanitarv Sewer Improvement District
No. 2; Sanitar�Sewer Improvements — 2014.
#2016-231 - Approving HDR En ig neeri� Inc of Omaha Nebraska as the Sole Source to
Provide the PGS 2016 CCR Pro�ram Documentation and Samplin��Requirement.
#2016-232 - Approvin� the Certificate of Final Com�letion for Water Main Proiect 2016-W-3 at
13th & Beal Streets with The Diamond En ing eering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2016-233 - Approvin� the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Proiect 2015-W-10 -
Gulf Stream Drive and Citation Way with The Diamond En in�eerin�Companv of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2016-234 - A�proving Employee Assistance Program Renewal with Familv Resources of
Greater Nebraska PC of Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of $9,000.00.
#2016-235 - A�proving Amendment to IBEW Labor Contract.
#2016-236 - A�proving Annual Payment for Utility Billing Software Subport with N. Harris
Computer Corporation dba Advanced Utility Systems in an Amount of $58,198.22 for October l,
2016 to Se�tember 30 2017 and $11 450 25 for October 1 2016 to September 30, 2017 for
Infinitv Link support.
#2016-237 - A�proving Pole Attachment License A�reement with Mobilitie, LLC.
#2016-238 — A�provin� MOU with Central Nebraska Humane Societv for Extension of
Contract.
ORDINANCES:
#9600 - Consideration of Annexation of Propert�Proposed for Plattin�as Caldwell Subdivision
an Addition to the Citv of Grand Island located at the South East Corner of Shadv Bend Road
and Seedling Mile Road (Final Readin�). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity stated this
was the third and final reading for and Annexation of property in Caldwell Subdivision.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9600 on final reading. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember ponaldson moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances nuxnbered:
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#9605 - Consideration of Vacation of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Miracle Valley Second
Subdivision (Joseph M& Lori J Brown — 2807 N Engleman Road & Randall J& Brenda
S Skarka — 2819 N Engleman Road)
#9606 - Consideration of Approving 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 Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9605 - Consideration of Vacation of Sanitary Sewer Easement in Miracle Valley Second
Subdivision (Joseph M& Lori J Brown — 2807 N Engleman Road & Randall J& Brenda
S Skarka — 2819 N Engleman Road)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the property owners, Joseph M& Lori J
Brown, were requesting to vacate the dedicated sanitary sewer easement within Miracle Valley
Second Subdivision. There were no utilities currently within the easement that will be affected
by the vacation and the easement was no longer needed.
Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9605.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9605 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9605 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9605 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9606 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that an amendment to the labor agreement
for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1597 (Utilities
Department) would create the position of Utilities Groundman.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9606.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9606 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9606 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9606 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-239 - Consideration of Request from Franco Entertainment, LLC dba The Brick House,
115-117 West 3rd Street for a Class "I" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Maria Garcia, 644 East Meves. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2016-239 contingent upon
kitchen plans and contingencies be completed in 6 months. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
#2016-240 - Consideration of Approving A�reement with the Clean Communit� st� City
Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that as part of the FY 2016-2017 annual budget an
appropriation of $25,000.00 to Grand Island Area Clean Community System was made.
Executive Director Denise McGovern-Gallagher gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Grand
Island Area Clean Community System. Council thanked the Clean Community System for all of
their work.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-240. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Claims for the period of September 14,
2016 through September 27, 2016 for a total amount of $4,721,066.70. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk