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06/13/2023 MinutesCITY OF � GRAND�ISLAND City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting June 13, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 June 13, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on June 7, 2023. Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The following City Council members were present: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. The following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Interim City Administrator Laura McAloon, Finance Director Patrick Brown and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz. 2. INVOCATION Pastor Jeff Pedersen, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1515 South Harrison Street. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS 7. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS � �I � 8. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION a. #2023-BE-2 — Consideration of Determining Revisions for Connection Fees for Water Main District 398T. Motion by Mike Paulick, second by Doug Lanfear to adjourn to the Board of Equalization. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, June 13, 2023 Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. Interim Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz reported that Water Main District 398T was completed in March of 1992. The construction provided the installation of a 20" diameter water main in North Road between Old Potash Highway and Stolley Park Road. The western part of this tract was purchased and platted as Jaxson Subdivision so the re-configuration of the original assessment now has four subdivided lots and two parcels of land adjacent to Old Potash Highway and North Road. To provide equity in repayment of the connection fees this item was brought forward for Council's approval. Staff recommended approval. Motion by Mitch Nickerson, second by Doug Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-BE-2. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. Motion by Michelle Fitzke, second by Doug Lanfear to reconvene to regular session. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. 9. CONSENT AGENDA Consent items g, h and n(Resolutions #2023-139, #2023-140, and #2023-146) were pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. Motion by Mark Stelk, second by Jack Sheard to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items g, h and n. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. a. Approving Minutes of May 23, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting. b. Approving Minutes of Special Study Session (Council Retreat) of June 3, 2023. c. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of May 24, 2023 through June 13 2023 for a total amount of $6,032,388.10. d. #2023-136 — Approving Changing the Name of Gold Core Drive to Gold Core Road. e. #2023-137 — Approving the Re-allocation of Utility Electrician to Instrument Technician. f. #2023-138 — Approving Revisions for Connection Fees for Water Main District 398T. g. #2023-139 — Approving Purchase of FARO Crime Scene Mapping Tool for Police Department from ZNET TECH, LLC of Olney, Massachusetts in an Amount of $73,250.69. Police Chief Kevin Denney reported that the Grand Island Police Department did not have the resources to accurately map a major crime scene. They must request and wait for assistance from outside their jurisdiction. Kearney Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol were the only two agencies that had this technology. This was all based on availability from these outside agencies. Purchasing the Faro Laser Scanner would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of how they investigate major crime scenes. Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting,lune 13, 2023 Discussion was held regaxding training the 12 officers who would then train other officers. Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Maggie Mendoza to approve Resolution #2023-139. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. h. #2023-140 — Approving Purchase of TruNarc Drug Detention Equipment for the Police Department from Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts in an Amount of $36,779.57. Police Chief Kevin Denney reported that currently the Grand Island Police Department did not have the resources to test the various controlled substances encountered on the street. Purchasing TruNarc handheld narcotics analyzer from Thermo Fisher Scientific would increase officer safety as they are seeing more and more substances containing Fentanyl, allow officers to easily and quickly identify the material without having to physically take a sample or open certain packaging, and have a more accurate identiiication for criminal charging purposes. Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Maggie Mendoza to approve Resolution #2023-140. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. i. #2023-141 — Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing for sections of 13�' Street and Capital Avenue. j. #2023-142 - Approving Bid Award for Annual Supply of Road Deicing Salt 2023-2024 with Blackstrap, Inc. of Neligh, Nebraska in an Amount of $54.55 per ton off-peak and $57.25 per ton peak. k. #2023-143 - Approving Agreement with NDOT for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2024 Fiscal Year Transportation Planning Program. 1. #2023-144 - Approving Change Order No. 4 for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1 with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for a time extension for completion to September 1, 2023. m. #2023-145 — Approving Request for Contract/Document Management Software from SHI in an Amount of $19,710.24. n. #2023-146 - Approving Proposal for Life, AD&D, and Supplemental Life Insurance Provider from Securian Life Insurance Company of St. Paul, Minnesota in an Amount of $51,804.00 Annual Premium. Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that the City provides all regular status employees who work an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week City-paid life/accidental death insurance coverage. The current vendor proposed a 16.79% increase at renewal. An RFP was conducted with six (6) bids received. The Securian proposal offers more coverage at a lower price. Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, lune 13, 2023 Motion by Bethany Guzinski, second by Maggie Mendoza to approve Resolution #2023- 146. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Public Hearing on the Semi-Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation/Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Mary Berlie gave a presentation on the Semi-Annual Report. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard. #2023-147 - Consideration of Approving Semi-Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation/Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan. Motion by Bethany Guzinski, second by Doug Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-147. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. b. Public Hearing on Proposed Blighted and Substandard Area 37 for Approximately 9 Acres Located in central Grand Island south of Faidley Avenue between Carey Avenue and White Avenue (Phil Beckett and Stephen Steck) Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Phil Beckett and Stephen Steck had commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed Redevelopment Area No. 37. This study was approximately 9.1 acres of property south of Faidley Avenue between Carey Avenue and White Avenue. Staff recommended approval. Phil Becket spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard. #2023-148 - Consideration of Approving Proposed Blighted and Substandard Area 37 for Approximately 9 Acres Located in central Grand Island south of Faidley Avenue between Carey Avenue and White Avenue (Phillip Beckett and Stephen Steck) Phil Becket answered questions concerning the project. Executive Director of the O'Neill & Omaha Valley Hope and Lori Cleveland representing CHI spoke in support. Motion by Mitch Nickerson, second by Bethany Guzinski to approve Resolution #2023-148. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. Page 5, City Council Regular Meeting, June 13, 2023 Public Hearing on Request from GSI Engineering, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to Continue Operations of a Remediation System to Address Petroleum Contamination located at 2028 East Highway 30 Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that GIS Engineering, LLC had submitted a request to allow for the use of a trailer at the site of 2028 East Highway 30 to clean up groundwater. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard. #2023-149 - Consideration of Request from GSI Engineering, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to Continue Operations of a Remediation System to Address Petroleum Contamination located at 2028 East Highway 30 Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Mike Paulick to approve Resolution #2023-149. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. 11. REQUEST AND REFERRALS 12. RESOLUTIONS a. #2023-150 - Consideration of Approving Economic Development Incentive Agreement with GIX Logistics, Inc. Interim City Administrator Laura McAloon reported that GIX Logistics, Inc. had submitted the required LB-840 application for a forgivable loan in the amount of $465,000.00. Proposed was the creation of 18 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees with an average hourly wage of $35.00. Requested was $465,000.00 for job creation, job training and infrastructure to be paid over four years. Staff recommended approval. Jim Pirnie answered questions regarding the GIX renovation due to growth. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Bethany Guzinski to approve Resolution #2023-150. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. 13. ORDINANCES a. #9929 - Consideration of Revisions to Chapter 35 of the City Code - Water. Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Bethany Guzinski, seconded by Doug Lanfear. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. Page 6, City Council Regular Meeting, June 13, 2023 Interim Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz reported that the proposed City Code changes to Chapter 35 - Water included revisions to applicable sections of the code that provide for the Utility and Building Departments to allow the use of HDPE pipe in installations requiring 2" pipe or smaller that fall outside of the boundaries of documented Groundwater Control Areas in the City. Staff recommended approval. Motion by Michelle Fitzke, second by Bethany Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9929. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. b. #9930 - Consideration of Revisions to Chapter 15 of the City Code - Electricity Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Doug Lanfear, seconded by Mike Paulick. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. Assistant Finance Director Brian Schultz reviewed the following changes to Chapter 15 of the Grand Island City Code regarding Electricity: • The recommendation would be to make a change from 24 months to 12 months of good payment history to be eligible for a refund. This includes no more than one delinquent payment. • Unless the account is being finalized, the standard process would be to issue a credit to their account. Deposits historically have only been applied to accounts when they get finalized before they are eligible for a refund. We do not have to rely on them because of a bad payment history. Motion by Bethany Guzinski, second by Mike Paulick to approve Ordinance #9930. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. c. #9931 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Doug Lanfear, seconded by Michelle Fitzke. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. Interim City Administrator Laura McAloon reported that Administration was recommending three changes to the organizational structure. The first was the addition of an Assistant City Administrator classification with a salary range of $69.3040 -$90.3360 per hour. The second change was the renaming of the Planning Director to the Community Development Director. The final proposed change was to remove the Building Director classification and replace it with a Chief Building Official classification. Staff recommended approval. Page 7, City Council Regular Meeting, June 13, 2023 Darwin Barnes spoke in support of the changes to the Planning Director becoming the Community Development Director and taking over the Building Department duties. Discussion was held regarding the need for an Assistant City Administrator. Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Michelle Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9931. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason Conley. Absent: Chuck Haase. Motion adopted. I:� IaL111� C7�1 The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. � � � � . � �� RaNae Edwards City Clerk