07/09/2019 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 2019
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 July 9, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 3, 2019.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. The following
City Officials were present: Interim City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae
Edwards, Finance Director Patrick Brown, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Father Martin Egging, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
ORDiNANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9739 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Utility Easement in Westgate Industrial Park
2nd Subdivision; 830 Bronze Road and 840 Bronze Road (Little B's Corp)
#9740 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - St. Francis Medical Park Third
Subdivision - 2620 West Faidley Avenue
#9741 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 12-5 of the Grand Island City Code to
Include Lieutenant Positions in the Police Department
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 Hehnke seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9739 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Utility Easement in Westgate Industrial Park
2nd Subdivision; 830 Bronze Road and 840 Bronze Road (Little B's Corp)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the current property owner of 830 Bronze Road
and 840 Bronze Road was requesting to vacate such dedicated easement that now lies between
the two (2) properties. There was no utility currently or proposed within this easement that would
be affected by the vacation. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9739.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9739 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 #9739 on second and final 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.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9739 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9740 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - St. Francis Medical Park Third
Subdivision - 2620 West Faidley Avenue
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that there was an existing sixteen (16.0) foot wide
utility easement located on the plat of Saint Francis Medical Park Third Subdivision. The
existing electrical easement was acquired in 1984. It was dedicated for the original development
of the St. Francis Guest House which is no longer in service. The area has been re-subdivided
and the planned layout of the area has changed. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9740.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9740 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 #9740 on second and final 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.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9740 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9741 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 12-5 of the Grand Island City Code to
Include Lieutenant Positions in the Police Department
Police Chief Robert Falldorf reported that the Grand Island Police Department was proposing to
add the rank of Lieutenant to their organization. The main reason was due to the current Span of
Control for the Patrol Captain position. Span of Control was defined as the number of
subordinates who report to one supervisory/management employee. Staff recommended
approvaL
Discussion was held concerning the timing of this request. Police Chief Falldorf stated it was
because a Captain was retiring and he wanted to get the Lieutenant position in place right away.
He stated the FOP was on board with the restructure.
Motion by Schutz, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9741.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9741 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Nickerson, Schutz,
Hehnke, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Jones, and Fitzke voted aye. Councilmembers Haase and Paulick
voted no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9741 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ordinance on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers
Nickerson, Schutz, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Jones, and Fitzke voted aye. Councilmembers Haase,
Hehnke, and Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9741 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-9 (Resolution #2019-209) was pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Stelk, second by Conley to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item
G-9. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of June 25, 2019 Citp Council Regular Meetingt
Approving Re-A�pointments of Todd Enck, Marv Webb, Brad Kissler, and Justin Oseka to the
Building Code Advisory Board.
#2019-203 - Approvin� Bid Award - Coal Silo Inspection and NDE Services at Platte Generatin�
Station with Mistras Group, Inc., of Longmont, Colorado in the Amount of $83,474.00.
#2019-204 - Approving Bid Award - Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning_ at
Platte Generating Station - Fall 2019 with Meylan Enterprises, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an
Amount of $173,591.49.
#2019-205 - Approvin� Unified Plannin� Work Program (UPWP� for the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2020 Fiscal Year Transportation
Planning Program.
#2019-206 - Approvin� Application for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Pro�ram•
#2019-207 - A�proving Amendment No. 2 to Environmental Monitoring Services for the Grand
Island Re�ional Landfill with Olsson, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of
$20,750.00, for a Revised Agreement Amount of $121,850.00.
#2019-208 - A�provin� Purchase of Stryker Power Cots and Power Load System from St �r k�
an Amount of $80,263.60.
#2019-209 - Approvin� 2019-2020 Fee Schedule. Public Works Director John Collins answered
questions regarding the hauling permit fee. Fire Chief Cory Schmid answered questions
regarding the rescue response fees that were being eliminated.
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Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2019-209. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-210 - A�proving Change Order No. 5 to Edith Abbott Memorial Library Renovation with
Cheever Construction of Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase of $4,506.00 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $1,180.843 .52.
#2019-211 - Approvin� Sale of the Business Assets of The Chocolate Bar, Inc. and Sharena
Anson to EPS June, Co. and the Guarantv of Promissory Note o/b/o EPS June, Co. and Perrv
Schutz. Councilmember Schutz abstained.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2019-212 - Consideration of Approving the Appointment of Jerry Janulewicz as Citv
Administrator. Mayor Steele submitted the appointment of Jerry Janulewicz as City
Administrator. Annual base salary as per the annual salary and classification ordinance would be
at pay step 4 of the position pay scale.
Comments were made regarding the skill set/experience of a City Attorney not being a good
match for the City Administrator position. It was suggested that the Mayor should have hired a
professional City Administrator and that the Council should have been a part of the hiring
process. Mentioned was that this position in the past had been by contract. Mayor Steele stated
he trusted Mr. Janulewicz's knowledge, ethics, and abilities for this position.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2019-212. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Schutz, Hehnke, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Jones, Fitzke, and Paulick vote aye.
Councilmembers Haase and Nickerson voted no. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve the payment of claims for the period of June
26, 2019 through July 9, 2019 for a total amount of $3,281,829.88. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Schutz to adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to FOP and
IAFF Union negotiations. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to return to
Regular Session at 8:39 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
July 9, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Budget Work Session 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 July 9, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 3, 2019.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 8:39 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. The following
City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards,
Finance Director Patrick Brown, and Public Works Director John Collins.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Review Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, Heartland Public Shooting Park (HPSP), and Island Oasis
Water Park Financials. Finance Director Patrick Brown reviewed the financials for Jackrabbit
Run Golf Course, Heartland Public Shooting Park and Island Oasis Water Park. The Finance
Department was proposing to do a detailed 5 year plan for each of these facilities.
Discussion was held concerning where do we go forward from here with each of these entities
when they were all losing money each year. Comments were made regarding marketing and
staffing. Mentioned was the economic impact from the Heartland Public Shooting Park that
brought people into Grand Island. Upkeep and improvements within the next five years were a
concern.
Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy answered questions regarding Island Oasis. He stated
a study was done in 2008-2009 which had recommendations to improve the water park.
Mr. Brown stated the budget was looking good. Next week would be a Study Session with
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Wastewater, Solid Waste, Electric & Water, and FTE
requests.
Mayor Steele commented on a strategic plan for marketing Grand Island and the work the
Convention Visitors Bureau was doing.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk