11/22/2016 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 22, 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 November 22, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on November 16, 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, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Michelle Fitzke 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 Brent Lucke.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jim Reynolds, Berean Bible Church, 4116 West Capital
Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to adjourn to the
Board of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2016-BE-6 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water Main District 468 - Stauss Road.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that Water Main District 468 was created at the
request of the property owner of Lots Five (5) and Twelve (12), Garland Place Subdivision. The
construction had been completed and was done as an Assessment District. Staff recommended
approval from Council to establish the assessments for Water Main District 468.
Motion by Stelk, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-BE-6. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Hehnke, second by Jones to return to Regular
Session. 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 ordinances numbered:
#9612 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for Water Main District 468 - Stauss
Road
#9613 - Consideration of Revisions to Chapter 35 of the City Code - Water
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#9614 - Consideration of Amending City Code Article 23, Chapter 7, Section 23-65,
Food and Beverage Retailers Occupation Tax; Intent and Purpose of Article
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.
#9612 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for Water Main District 468 - Stauss
Road
This item related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization item.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9612.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9612 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 #9612 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 #9612 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9613 - Consideration of Revisions to Chapter 35 of the City Code - Water
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that with the increased usage of the water system an
elevated storage tank was recommended and a bond issue proposed. In order to support the
projected revenue requirements a rate modification was requested.
Discussion was held concerning alternatives to a water tower, the time it would take to build, and
possible sponsorships. Reviewed were the new rates.
Motion by Minton, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9613.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9613 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 #9613 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 #9613 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9614 - Consideration of Amending City Code Article 23, Chapter 7, Section 23-65,
Food and Beverage Retailers Occupation Tax; Intent and Purpose of Article
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that the proposed amendment to Section 23-65 of the
Grand Island City Code would harmonize this section with the ballot language approved by the
electorate by removing language that provided a priority to use for occupation tax revenues.
Motion by Steele, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9614.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9614 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 #9614 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 #9614 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-4 (Resolution #2016-286) was pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item
G-4. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of November 8, 2016 Citv Council Regular Meeting.
Approvin� Minutes of November 15, 2016 City Council Study Session.
Approving Request for Liquor Mana eg r Designation from Glenn Palensky, 811 Redwood Road
for the United Veterans Club, 1914 West Ca�ital Avenue.
#2016-286 - A�proving MOU to the Labor Contract between the City of Grand Island and the
IBEW Local 1597. Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that the MOU would
establish an alternating eight and twelve hour shift for the Power Dispatcher classifications. Jeff
Hiegel representing the IBEW Labor Union answered questions regarding the vote of the
dispatchers.
Motion by Paulick, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2016-286. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-287 - Approving Purchase of a High Lift Loader for Platte Generatin� Station from
Caterpillar through NJPA Contract No. 032515 in an Amount of $257,527.00.
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#2016-288 - Ap rovin� Boiler Feed Pump Repair at Platte Generatin� Station with JCI
Industries Inc. of Lee's Summit Missouri in an Amount of $237 186.00.
#2016-289 - Approving Auxiliary Boiler Rental at Platte Generating Station with Rasmussen
Mechanical Services of Council Bluffs, Iowa in an Amount of $115,928.00.
#2016-290 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitarv Sewer District No. 528 and
530T with Van Kirk Brothers Contractors of Sutton, Nebraska.
#2016-291 - Approvin� Amendment No. 1 for Public Transit Service Agreement with Senior
Citizens Industries, Inc.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Councilmember Haase questioned the shortage of funds on page 61 (Golf Course) and the
Workers Compensation fund on page 97 of the Statement of Bills. He agreed to approve these
claims with the understanding that these items come back for further discussion.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve the Claims for the period of November 9,
2016 through November 22, 2016 for a total amount of $4,457,663.97. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk