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10/11/2016 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 11, 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 October 11, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on October 5, 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, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, and Roger Steele. Councilmember Mike Paulick was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Renae Griffiths, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins. Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Myah Mattke and board member Danna Burchess. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Todd Bowen, Grace Covenant Church, 418 West 12th Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearin on�ACquisition of Utility Easement - 3700 Block of West Capital Avenue (TS12 Phase II, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located in the 3700 Block of West Capital Avenue was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would be used to provide electrical service for Sterling Estates Sixth Subdivision along with high voltage power lines and related equipment. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Utility Easement - West Side of West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park (West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park, LLC� Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located on the west side of West Lane was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park is in the process of upgrading the mobile homes along the west side of West Lane. In order to serve the development's increased electrical load, new transformers and high voltage underground power lines are needed. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard. I:i�7.Y�I1i�[���� #2016-253 - Consideration of Approving Labor Agreement between City of Grand Island and the Fraternal Order of Police Grand Island Lodge No. 24. Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that negotiations were held for the Police Officers and Police Sergeants under the labor agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge No. 24. If approved the labor agreement would begin October 1, 2016 and run through September 30, 2019. Reviewed were changes to the contract. � � i Page 2, City Council Regulaz Meeting, October 11, 2016 Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2016-253. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2016-254 - Consideration of Approving A�reement between the City of Grand Island and Grow Grand Island, Inc. for Community Enhancement Programs• City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that the agreement authorizes Grow Grand Island, Inc. to receive funds and process grants on behalf of the City of Grand Island for the establishment, development, operation, and maintenance of community enhancement programs within the City. Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2016-254. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2016-255 - Consideration of A�provin� EOC 911 Facility Design and Build Agreement. Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund reported that in August 2016, the Emergency Management Department issued a Request for Proposals for Architectural Design & Build Services in order to secure a firm that could design and manage the construction of a full-time location far emergency 911 and emergency management. The Department received proposals from three qualified applicants. The Emergency Management Department recommended accepting the contract for services with Cannon Moss Brygger Architects of Grand Island, Nebraska. The contract included an estimated construction start date of April 20, 2017 and completion date of June 1, 2018. The basic service fee for this contract was 7.15% of construction costs based on a$3.4 million project not to exceed a fee of $250,000, plus reimbursable. Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-255. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. ORDINANCES: Councilmember ponaldson moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered: #9607 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Right-of-Way in Summerfield Estates Sth Subdivision - 3819 & 3820 Warbler Road #9608 - Consideration of Amending the 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. #9607 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Right-of-Way in Summerfield Estates Sth Subdivision - 3819 & 3820 Warbler Road Public Warks Director John Collins reported that the property owners were requesting to vacate the right-of-way as development of this area had changed. The additional right-of-way was no longer needed to allow for a cul-de-sac radius. I II Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, October 11, 2016 Motion by Fitzke, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9605. City Clerk: Ordinance #9607 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 #9607 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 #9607 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. #9608 - Consideration of Amending the Salary Ordinance Human Resources Directar Aaron Schmid reported that the proposed salary ordinance reflected the changes to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge No. 24 labor agreement and an adjustment to the Building Department Director position. Discussion was held regarding the Building Department Director's salary. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson commented on the array and internal equity. Motion by Donaldson, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9608. City Clerk: Ordinance #9608 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 #9608 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 #9608 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approving Minutes of September 27, 2016 City Council Regular Meetin�. #2016-241 - Approving City Council Meetin� Schedule for 2017. #2016-242 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Conesto�a Mall Ei�hth Subdivision. It was noted that Conestoga Mall 2002, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Conestoga Mall Eighth Subdivision located east of Highway 281 and south of State Street for the purpose of creating 5 lots on 52.741 acres. #2016-243 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Sterlin� Estates Seventh Subdivision. It was noted that Niedfelt Property Management Preferred, LLC, owner, had ,� � __� Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, October 11, 2016 submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Sterling Estates Seventh Subdivision located north of State Street and east of North Road for the purpose of creating 18 lots on 9.59 acres. #2016-244 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Sterling Estates Eighth Subdivision. It was noted that Niedfelt Property Management Preferred, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Sterling Estates Eighth Subdivision located north of Norseman Avenue and east of North Road for the purpose of creating 18 lots on 3.798 acres. #2016-245 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3700 Block of West Capital Avenue (TS 12 Phase II, LLC). #2016-246 - A�provin� Acquisition of Utility Easement - West Side of West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park (West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park, LLC). #2016-247 - A�proving Purchase of a New Landfill Compactor for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department from Humdinger Equipment, Ltd. of Lubbock, Texas in an Amount of $785,944.00. #2016-248 - Approvin� Purchase of a New Mastic Applicator for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department from Logan Contractors Supply of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $53,106.00. #2016-249 - A�proving Boundaries for Fonner Park Business Improvement District. #2016-250 - A.pproving Boundaries for South Locust Street Business Improvement District. #2016-251 - Approving Purchase of 6 Phvsio-Control LifePak 15 Vital Sign Monitors and Cardiac Defibrillators from Mission Lifeline in an Amount of $141,977.30. #2016-252 - Approving Purchase of 25 Motorola XPR7550 Portable Radios from State Bid in an Amount of $31,111.25. ' : � -�������Il:l�i.� Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Claims for the period of September 28, 2016 through October 11, 2016 for a total amount of $3,930,269.16. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. • • . , � � �-- RaNae Edwards City Clerk