12/17/2019 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 17, 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 December 17, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on December 11, 2019.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Justin Scott, Jeremy Jones, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley,
Julie Hehnke, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Clay Schutz and Vaughn
Minton were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry
Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Patrick Brown, Interim City Attorney
Stacy Nonhof, and Public Works Director John Collins.
The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said.
Mayor Steele introduced Community Youth Council member Amy Ruiz.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Election of Citv Council President: City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that the City Council
was required to elect one Councilmember to the office of Council President. The term is for a
one-year period. The Council President automatically assumes the duties of the Mayor in the
event that the Mayor is absent or otherwise unable to fulfill his/her duties. Nebraska law allows
the election of the Council President to be by secret ballot. The total number of votes for each
candidate; however, must be stated and recorded in the Minutes. Past practice has included a run-
off election between the top two nominees, if necessary. The City Clerk will prepare, distribute,
and count ballots. Nominations to fill the vacancy are in order. A second is not required on
nominations.
Councilmember Stelk nominated Councilmember Paulick. Councilmember Jones nominated
Councilmember Haase. Councilmember Haase asked that he not be considered. There were no
further nominations.
City Clerk RaNae Edwards called for the ballot. It was reported that Councilmember Paulick
received 7 votes. City Clerk RaNae Edwards declared Councilmember Paulick the new Council
President for 2020.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to adjourn to the Board of
Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2019-BE-7 - Consideration of Determinin� Re-establishment of Tap Fees for Subdivided Lots
in Bosselville Fifth Subdivision- Sanitarv Sewer District No. 530T. Public Works Director John
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Collins reported that a tract of land owned by Bosselman, Inc. had been subdivided into five (5)
lots. It was recommended the connection fee be split between the current five (5) lots and the
parcel west of Lot 1, based on the redistribution of land. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2019-BE-7. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Paulick, second by Conley to return to Regular
Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on the Annual Report by Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corp /Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the EDC Pro�ram Plan. Mike Schuster,
Chairman of the Citizen Advisory Review Committee (CARC) stated the CARC had met and
recommended approval of the EDC Annual Report. Dave Taylor, President of the Grand Island
Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) gave the annual report. Staff
recommended approval. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acyuisition of Utilitv Easement - 3309 Husker Hi�hwav - GI Hospital Real
Estate, LLC. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 3309 Husker Highway was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. GI
Hospital Real Estate, LLC had requested a back-up electrical service for the new Grand Island
Regional Hospital located at 3533 Prairieview Street. A new three-phase underground pad-mount
switch would be installed along the east side of Ring Road (private drive) to accommodate the
new back-up electrical service. The proposed easement tract would allow the Utilities
Department to install, access, operate and maintain the electrical infrastructure at this location.
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-26 (Resolution #2019-348) was pulled for
further discussion. Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding item G-26. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of November 26 2019 City Council Re�ular Meetin�.
Approvin� Minutes of December 10 2019 Citv Council Studv Session.
Approvin�Councilmembers A�pointments to Boards and Commissions.
Approvin�Re=Appointments to the Electrical Board.
Approvin�Re-Appointments to the Mechanical Examinin� Board.
Approvin� A�pointments to the Plumbers Examinin� Board.
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#2019-357 - A�proving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3309 Husker Hi�hway - GI Hospital
Real Estate. LLC.
#2019-358 - Approving Bid Award - Burdick Generatin� Station Coolin� Water Piping Changes
with The Diamond En ing eering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$199,331.09.
#2019-359 - A�proving Change Order #1 for Water Main Proiect 2018-W-10 - Custer Avenue
from State Street to Capital Avenue with Van Kirk Brothers Contractin� of Sutton, Nebraska for
a Deduction of $9,971.35 and a revised Contract Amount of $385,4401.00.
#2019-360 - Approvin� State Bid Award for One �,l) 2020 Ford F250 XLT Crew Cab 4x4 for the
Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department from Anderson Auto Group of Lincoln,
Nebraska in an Amount of �35.784.00.
#2019-361 - Approving Award of Landfill Grade Software for the Solid Waste Division of the
Public Works Department with RDO Integrated Controls of Bloomington, Minnesota in an
Amount of �54.569.00.
#2019-362 - A�proving Bid Award of One (1) 2020 Solid Waste Transfer Trailer for the Solid
Waste Division of the Public Works Department from Wilkens Industries of Morris, Minnesota
in an Amount of �61.124.00.
#2019-363 - Approvin� Purchase of a New John Deere Motor Grader for the Streets Division of
the Public Works Department from Murphv Tractor & Equipment Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska
in an Amount of $262.000.00.
#2019-364 - Approvin� Maintenance A�reement No. 12 Renewal with the Nebraska Department
of Transportation for Calendar Year 2020.
#2019-365 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Furnishing Components for
"EIMCO� Type C3D-Full Trough Skimmer Clarifier Mechanism; Project No. 2019-WWTP-1
with Ovivo USA, LLC of Salt Lake Citv, Utah.
#2019-366 - Approvin� Certificate of Final Completion for Final Clarifier No. 3 Rehabilitation;
Project No. 2019-WWTP-2 with Fab Tech Wastewater Solutions, LLC of Fallon, Missouri.
#2019- 367- A�roving Certificate of Final Completion for Diffuser Replacement; Project No.
2019-WWTP-3 with Environmental D�namics International, Inc. of Columbia, Missouri.
#2019-368 - Approvin�Certificate of Final Completion for the 2019 As�halt Resurfacin� Project
No. 2019-AG1 with Garv Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2019-369 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Capital Avenue Widening- Webb
Road to Broadwell Avenue• Project No. URB-5436(5) with Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad, Nebraska.
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#2019-370 - A,�provin� Certiiicate of Final Completion for Sidewalk District No. 1- 2019; 13th
Street with Carlos Guerrero Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2019-371 - Approvin� 2018-2019 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report for
Community Develo�ment Block Grant Fundin�.
#2019-372 - A�provin� CDBG Public Service Grant Award to the Salvation Armv.
#2019-373 - Approvin�hange Order #5 for the GI Veteran's Athletic Field Construction Phase
2 with Nemaha Landsca_pe Construction Inc of Lincoln Nebraska for a Decrease of $3,772.00
and a Revised Contract Amount of $5,7'78,181.10.
#2019-374 - Approving Purchase of One (1) Tractor for the Parks Division of the Parks and
Recreation Department from Titan Machinery of Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of
$63,636.52.
#2019-375 - Approving Purchase of Two (2) New 72" Mowers Two (2) New Field Dra� Units
and One�l) New Utility Vehicle for the Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department
from Midwest Turf and Irri�ation of Omaha Nebraska in an Amount of $116,775.00.
#2019-348 - Approving Wastewater Cost of Service Based Rates and Amendin� Fee Schedule
Adopted July 9, 2019. Public Works Director John Collins answered questions regarding the
airport and employee expenses that had been transferred from the General Fund to the
Wastewater Enterprise fund. Finance Director Patrick Brown explained the transfer was due to
budget shortages in the General Fund. Mr. Collins stated this rate fee increase would take place
over five years.
Motion by Paulick, second by Jones to approve Resolution #2019-348. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Haase, Nickerson, Hehnke, Conley, Stelk, Jones, and Paulick voted aye.
Councilmember Scott voted no. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2019-376 - Consideration of Approvin� Re-established Tap Fees for Subdivided Lots in
Bosselville Fifth Subdivision- Sanitary Sewer District No. 530T. This item was related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2019-376. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-377 - Consideration of A�proving the Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corp/Citizens Advisorv Review Committee on the EDC Pro�ram Plan. This item
was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval. It was requested
that the jobs be included in the Annual Report by year. Mr. Taylor explained the process of
bringing businesses to Grand Island.
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Motion by Hehnke, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2019-377. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-378 - Consideration of A��rovin� Funding for the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Program Plan. Economic Development President Dave Taylor presented the
application for funding $350,000 to the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation.
Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2019-378. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-379 - Consideration of Approving Memorandum of Agreement for the Transfer of the
Veterans Home Cemetery to the City of Grand Island. City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz
reported that in March of 2016, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement
("MOA") with the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services ("DAS") that provided for a
transfer of lands and buildings comprising the Nebraska State Veterans Home at Grand Island.
The MOA provided that the agricultural land, referred to as the Phase I lands, would initially be
conveyed to the City and the remaining property, consisting of the cemetery and the buildings
and immediate campus lands, would be offered to the City as Phase II and transferred upon
mutually agreeable terms. Through further investigation and due diligence, City Administration
determined that acceptance of the Veterans Home buildings and campus lands would not be in
the City's best interests due to the financial burden that would be imposed upon the City, its
residents, and taxpayers.
The Veterans Home Cemetery consists of approximately 10 acres together with related small
buildings and facilities. The expense of maintaining the Cemetery, either through additional city
staff and equipment or by private contractor, could be paid using rental income received from
leasing the remaining agricultural lands transferred to the City in Phase I. Staff recommended
approval.
Don Smith, 304 Pleasant Drive and Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Blvd. asked the Council to
delay this decision until more information could be gathered concerning a State Veterans
Cemetery. Don Shuda, 8206 North 110 Road, Dannebrog, Nebraska stated a State Veterans
Cemetery had to meet national standards and would be funded by the State/Federal Government
not the City of Grand Island. This would take several years to accomplish. He state in the
southwest corner of the City Cemetery there was a veterans section but nobody knew about it.
City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz commented on the bill being drafted by Senator Quick
regarding the Veterans Cemetery being a State Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Shuda stated in order for
a State Veterans Cemetery the state would need another 20 acres. Mr. Janulewicz commented on
the time line. Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy stated there were about 80 spaces left in
the current cemetery.
Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2019-379. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Haase, second by Hehnke to approve the payment of claims for the period of
November 27, 2019 through December 17, 2019 for a total amount of $5,246,088.83. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk