12/28/2021 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 28, 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 28, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on December 22, 2021.
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, Jason Conley, Vaughn
Minton, Bethany Guzinski, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Justin Scott
and Maggie Mendoza 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.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Trevon Buchanan, Stolley Park Church of Christ, 2822
West Stolley Park Road followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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Public Hearin o� n Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 3957 Silver Road (Automotive Specialties).
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 3957 Silver
Road in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers. Automotive Specialties Service and Sales, LLC had requested a
new electrical service for a new 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 Hearin� on Acquisition of Utilitp Easement - 3625 W. Old Potash (Hornady Familv).
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 3625 W. Old
Potassh in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers. Horandy Manufacturing was in the process of expanding their
Manufacturing Plant. 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.
RESOLUTION:
#2021-369 - Approving Memorandum of Understandin� to the Labor Contract between the Citv
of Grand Island and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Grand Island Lodge No. 24 Bar a� ining
Unit. Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that the Police Department would like
to increase the lateral hiring incentive program to $5,000 along with the 50 hours of
compensatory time and step placement based on prior agency. Additionally, the department
would like to offer a referral incentive to existing Officers who successfully recruit applicants.
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The proposal was to offer $300 incentive towards the referral of one non-certified applicant that
makes the Civil Service eligibility list. A$500 incentive for the referral of two or more non-
certified applicants that make the eligibility list. A$500 incentive for the referral of one or more
certified applicants the make the eligibility list. Lastly, a$1,700 incentive if one or more of the
referred applicants is hired.
Discussion was held regarding an expiration date on the MOU. Mr. Schmid stated this would
expire at the end of the union contract in 2022.
Motion by Stelk, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2021-369. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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:
#9866 - Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code Chapters 18 and 26 Relative
to Mechanical and Plumbing Regulations
#9867 - Consideration of Approving 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 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.
#9866 - Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code Chapters 18 and 26 Relative
to Mechanical and Plumbing Regulations
Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that the City Council in November of 2020
approved continuing education for plumbing licenses, this amendment would require continuing
education for Mechanical licenses. The amendment would also modify scope of services to allow
plumbers to continue to provide services on boilers, refrigeration, and hydronics as defined in the
Mechanical code. Staff recommended approval.
Mr. Lewis answered questions regarding the continuing education requirements.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9866.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9866 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 #9866 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.
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Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9866 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9867 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that this item would change the salary
ordinance to reflect the changes just approved by Resolution #2021-369 relative to the Police
Department.
Discussion was held regarding the amount of the incentive and the number of vacancies. Chief
Falldorf stated they needed the officers and this would help.
Motion by Conley, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9867.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9867 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 Haase, Nickerson,
Minton, Conley, Stelk, Fitzke, and Paulick voted aye. Councilmember Guzinski voted no.
Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9867 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
Councilmembers Haase, Nickerson, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Fitzke, and Paulick voted aye.
Councilmember Guzinski voted no. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9867 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent item G-13 (Resolution #2021-363) was pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item
G-13. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of December 14, 2021 City Council Regular Meetin�
Approving Councilmembers A�pointments to Boards and Commissions.
Approving Re-A�pointment of Brandon Bowlev to the Central District Health Board.
Approving A�pointment of Russ Canfield to the Building Code Advisory Board.
Approving Re-Appointments to the Electrical Board.
Approving Re-A�pointments to the Mechanical Examinin Bg oard•
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Approving Re-A�pointments to the Plumbin Board
Approvin� Request from Mistv McDaniel 508 8th Ave #49 Kearney Nebraska for Li uor
Mana�er Desi�nation with Smoker Friendly O15 802 West 2nd Street
#2021-359 - Apbroving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3957 Silver Rd (Automotive
Specialties).
#2021-360 - Ab roving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3625 W Old Potash (HornadX
Famil
#2021-361 - A�provin� Bid Award - 115 kV Pole Inspection and Preservation Services with
Intec Services, Inc. of Fort Collins Colorado in and Amount of $271 570 00
#2021-362 - Abprovin� PGS Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Groundwater Services Task 18
with HDR En�ineerin� Inc. of Omaha Nebraska in an Amount not to exceed $13 580 00
#2021-363 - A� rp oving Purchase of 2022 Police Fleet Vehicles from Anderson Auto Group of
Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $242 476 00 Police Chief Robert Falldorf reported the
Police Department had budget authority under Capital Outlay for the purchase of seven (7) 2022
Police fleet vehicles. The Department was replacing higher mile vehicles from the marked Patrol
Division fleet on our regular vehicle rotation. The Department was requesting to purchase the
seven (7) 2022 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles under State contract #15418 OC from
Anderson Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Discussion was held regarding hybrid vehicles and the cost.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2021-363. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2021-364 - Approving Maintenance A�reement No. 12 Renewal with the Nebraska Department
of Transportation for Calendar Year 2022.
#2021-365 - A rovin� Chan�e Order No. 1 for Bridge Joint Repairs 2020-2021 with Wilke
Contractin� Corp. of Kearnev Nebraska to extend the completion date from December 31 2021
to Apri130, 2022.
#2021-366 - Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation- Various Locations•
Project No. 2021-5-12 with The Diamond En ineering Companv of Grand Island Nebraska in
an Amount of $172,213.20.
#2021-367 - A roving Amending the Grand Island Public Library Job Classification from
Custodian to Maintenance Worker 1.
#2021-368 - A� rp oving Self Checkout Svstem for the Library with Bibliotheca in an Amount of
$56,465.00.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve the payment of claims for the period of December
15, 2021 through December 28, 2021 for a total amount of $5,485,700.79. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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