12/14/2021 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 14, 2021
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 14, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on December 8, 2021.
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, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Bethany Guzinski, Maggie Mendoza, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. 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.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Scott Jones, Third City Christian Church, 4100 West 13�'
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Election of City 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 Nickerson nominated Councilmember Minton. Councilmember Paulick moved
to close the nominations, second by Guzinski. Upon roll call vote all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk RaNae Edwards called for the ballot. It was reported that Councilmember Minton
received 10 votes. City Clerk RaNae Edwards declared Councilmember Minton the new Council
President for 2022.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 1910 West 9th Street (Crossroads Center).
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 1910 West 9�`
Street in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers. Crossroads Center was in the process of upgrading electrical
service for their existing building. The proposed easement would allow the Utilities Department
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to access, operate, and maintain the electrical infrastructure at this location. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1602 W. 2nd St (Raymond O'Connor�
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 1602 West 2°a
Street in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers. B& R Stores, Inc. had requested a new electrical service for a
car charging station located along the north side of the Super Saver parking lot located at 3ra
Street and Broadwell Avenue. The proposed easement would allow the Utilities Department to
access, operate, and maintain the electrical infrastructure at this location. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3225 W. Wildwood Drive (42 Grand Island,
LP . Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 3225 W.
Wildwood Drive in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. 42 Grand Island, LP had requested a new
electrical service to the new Federal Express building. The proposed easement would allow the
Utilities Department to access, operate, and maintain the electrical infrastructure at this location.
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station Easements for
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Sanitary_Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation; Project No.
2017-5-4 (Hall County and Hall Count�rport� Public Works Director John Collins reported
public sanitary sewer and lift station easements were needed to accommodate Central Nebraska
Regional Airport Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation; Project No. 2017-5-4. The
public sanitary sewer and lift station easements would allow for the construction, operation,
maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of material within the easements. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on the Annual Report by Grand Island Area Economic Development
CorpJCitizens Advisor�_Review Committee on the EDC Program Plan. Dave Koubek, 1622
Stagecoach Road reported that the Citizen Advisory Review Committee had been conducting
regular meetings during the last six months as required by the City Code and Nebraska Statutes.
The committee received the annual report from the Economic Development Corporation at its
meeting December 2, 2021 and voted to forward it to City Council. EDC President Dave Taylor
gave the Annual Report. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9865 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 35 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Groundwater Control Area Boundaries
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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 this ordinance 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.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported the proposed ordinance would amend City Code
Chapter 35, Article VIII, Sec. 35-86 to remove lands east of Garland Street and Blaine Street
from Groundwater Control Area #3 and would specify that recreational use of surface waters is
not prohibited by city code. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9865.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9865 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 #9865 on second and final reading. All those in favor of this passage of
this ordinance on second and final 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 #9865 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of November 23, 2021 Citv Council Regular Meetin�.
#2021-339 - A� rp ovin� Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1910 West 9th Street (Crossroads
Center .
#2021-340 - A�provin�quisition of Utility Easement - 1602 W. 2nd St (Raymond O'Connor).
#2021-341 - Approving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 3225 W. Wildwood Dr (42 Grand
Island, LP).
#2021-342 - A� rp oving Bottom Ash System Upgrades at Platte Generatin� Station with UCC
Environmental of Waukegan, Illinois in an Amount not to exceed $1,980,700.00.
#2021-343 - A�proving New South Central Area Law Enforcement Area (SCALES) Interlocal
A�reement for Police Services.
#2021-344 - A�provin� Acquisition of Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station Easements for
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation; Project No.
2017-5-4 �Hall County and Hall Count�rport).
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#2021-345 - A�proving 2021 Public Transit Vehicle Provider with Davey Coach Sales, Inc. of
Sedalia, Colorado.
#2021-346 - Renewing A�proval of Sole Source Desi�nation for Flygt Equipment and Repairs at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant with Electric Pump, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa.
#2021-3347 - A� rovin� Amendment No. 2 to for Transfer Station Operations and Facilitv
Improvements with SCS En�ineers of Omaha, Nebraska for an Increase of $412,336.25 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $493,356.25.
#2021-348 - A�proving Caterpillar D8T Low Ground Pressure Waste Handler Arran eg ment
Dozer Comprehensive Maintenance for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works
Department with NMC of Doniphan, Nebraska in an Amount of $101,774.54.
#2021-349 - Approving Change Order No. 3 for Old Potash Hi h�way Roadwav Improvements;
Project No. 2019-P-1 with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an
Increase of 515,026.74 and a Revised Contract Amount of $11,905,300.15.
#2021-350 - Approving Purchase of Trojan Items for UV Svstem at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant from MC2 Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $50,119.37.
#2021-351 - A�provin�Opioid Litigation Settlement.
#2021-352 - Approving Purchase of Three (� 60" Mowers for Use in the Cemetery Division
from Pro Power of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $39,438.09.
#2021-353 - A�proving Purchase of Two (2) Bobcat Universal Units for Use in the Park
Division from Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $87,723.42.
#2021-354 - Approving Renewal of State Patrol Buildin� Lease at Heartland Public Shooting
Park with the Nebraska State Patrol in an Amount of $1,020.00 per .yyear.
#2021-355 - A� rU oving Submission of the 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation
and Review Report to HUD.
#2021-356 - Approving Pioneer Consortium Fiduciary Agent Change.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2021-357 - Consideration of A�proving the Annual Report by Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corp./Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the EDC Program Plan. This item
was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding drainage.
Motion by Stelk, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2021-345. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#2021-346 - Consideration of Approving Fundin� for the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Program Plan. EDC President Dave Taylor reported the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation and the Citizen's Review Committee approved the request
for payment of $350,000.00. Funding would be used for the inbound and outbound marketing
and business recruitment initiatives.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2021-346. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Guzinski to approve the payment of claims for the period of
November 24, 2021 through December 14, 2021 for a total amount of $6,459,048.40. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk