11-08-2005 City Council Regular Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Gary Greer
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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7:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Carole Cornelius
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking.
Invocation - Pastor Jay Vetter, Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 North Elm
Street
MAYOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Mayor to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the community.
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C1
Presentation by Fire Department of Preliminary Plan for Fire
Station Facility
James Brisnehan from Cannon Moss Brygger & Associates and Ken Newell from Stewart
Cooper Newell Architects will present a progress report on the Fire Station project to be
located at 411 Fonner Park Road.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Jim Rowell
City of Grand Island City Council
Item D1
# 2005-BE-13 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary
Sewer District No. 512; Mary Lane, Kentish Hills and Bradley
Subdivisions
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Board of Equalization Hearing to Determine
Benefits and Consideration of an Ordinance
Levying Assessments for Sanitary Sewer
District No. 512; Marylane, Kentish Hills and
Bradley Subdivisions
Item #’s: D-1 & F-3
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District 512 was approved
on October 11, 2005 with November 8, 2005 set as the date for Council to sit as
the Board of Equalization. All work has been completed and special assessments
have been calculated for the District.
Discussion
The contract for Sanitary Sewer District 512 was awarded to General Excavating of
Lincoln, Nebraska on September 14, 2004. Work on the project was completed at a
construction price of $436,000.72. Total cost of the project, including engineering, was
$512,530.13. Costs for the project break down as follows:
Original Bid $ 477,488.14
Underruns $ 36,751.80
Deductions:
Liquidated Damages ($ 600.00)
Restore Property Pins ($ 800.00)
Replace Trees ($ 300.00)
Fill & Grade Yards ($ 2,000.00)
T.V. Clean Line, Adjust Manholes ($ 2,909.86)
Additional Costs
Fire Hydrant Adjustment $ 320.00
Driveway Replacement $ 1,554.24
Sub Total (Construction Price) $ 436,000.72
Easement Acquisition/Restoration Costs $ 32,929.34
Engineering, Publication, TV Insp. Costs $ 43,600.07
Total Project Cost $ 512,530.13
The estimated total for District 512 at the time of creation was $521,110.50.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve the recommendation to allow the Board of
Equalization to determine benefits and pass an ordinance allowing the City to
recover the majority of the District costs and assess the benefiting owners.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization,
determine benefits and pass an ordinance to levy Special Assessments to individual
properties.
Sample Motion
(Sample Motion for the Board of Equalization)
Move to approve the resolution establishing benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 512.
(Sample Motion for the Ordinance)
Move to approve the ordinance levying the assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No.
512.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-BE-13
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, sitting as a Board of Equalization for Sanitary Sewer District
512, after due notice having been given thereof, that we find and adjudge:
That the benefits accruing to the real estate in such district to be the total sum of
$464,064.14; and
Such benefits are equal and uniform; and
According to the equivalent frontage of the respective lots, tracts, and real estate
within such Sanitary Sewer District No. 512, such benefits are the sums set opposite the several
descriptions as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Charles E. & Mary A. Fox Lot 1, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Charles E. & Mary A. Fox Lot 2, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Jerry L. & Rose G. Florez Lot 3, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Neal R. & Sondra L. Schroder Lot 4, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Lyle E. & Judith Maye Tibbs Lot 5, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Ronald L. & Delores K. Tenski Lot 6, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Jeffrey W. & Cynthia R. Hayes Lot 7, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Kenneth C. & Christine L. Durand Lot 8, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Cresencio & Maria Carmen Gutierrez Lot 9, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Keith A. & Joey L. Ruff Lot 10, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
David A. & Ellen I. Nelson Green Lot 11, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Kenneth I. & Vera L. Henman Lot 12, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Matthew J. & Lori A. Beiber Lot 13, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Matthew J. & Lori A. Beiber Lot 14, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Timothy D. & Susan E. Pfeifer Lot 15, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Gregory J. & Penny L. Post Lot 16, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Dale E. & Sharon M. Huffman Lot 17, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Andrew M. & Joan E. Schwan Lot 18, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Charles E. & Loretta A. Roehrich Lot 19, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Terry Lee & Lori L. Jepson Lot 20, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Elaine K. & Steven A. Markham Lot 21, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
RESOLUTION 2005-BE-13
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Vincent E. & Cynthia A. Luhn Lot 22, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Dennis W. & Cheryl K. Harder Lot 23, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Jody D. & Robin R. Bennett Lot 24, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Robert W. & Penelope M. Thomas Lot 1, Bradley Subdivision 6,536.11
Jeffrey N. & Angela M. Warren Lot 1, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Frank P. & Marsha Prucha Lot 2, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Ryan G. & Whitney C. Witt Lot 3, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Dale G. & Joan J. Clark Lot 4, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Steven D. & Theresa M. Stirn Lot 5, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Thomas P. & Ronda K. Kruger Lot 6, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Dennis W. & Keanna Leonard Lot 7, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Heath A. & Barbara L. Johnson Lot 8, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Thomas A. & Lisa M. Olsen Lot 9, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Elmer E. & Kathleen F. Feldotto Lot 10, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Randy L. & Laurie R. Peterson Lot 11, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Danny L. & Lareen M. Halverson Lot 12, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Monte L. & Michelle G. Shultz Lot 13, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
ABC Engineered Trusses Inc. Lot 14, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Thomas M. & Jessica M. Whelan Lot 15, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Ryan T. & Rebecca S. Waind Lot 16, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Jeffry A. & Jamie A. Vinson Lot 17, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Gregg & Shirley A. Schultz Lot 18, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
John M. & Dianne McMahon Lot 19, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Bradley R. & Shree A. Arends Lot 20, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Stephen C. & Teresa A. Skibinski Lot 21, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
John J. & Debra J. Lantz Lot 22, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Guy L. Leverington & Patricia J. Beiber Lot 23, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
William F. & Connie J. Parten Lot 24, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Timothy & Sheri Brown Lot 25, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Charles T. & Debra L. Costello Lot 26, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Ronnie R. & Darla M. Sitzman Lot 27, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Craig & Terry Sue Starke Lot 28, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Cindy J. Avila Lot 29, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
RESOLUTION 2005-BE-13
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Gladys V. Schoel Part of SE1/4, SW1/4 of Section 25-11-10; more
particularly described as: the west 200 feet of the north
1498.42 feet of the south 1538.42 feet of E1/2, SW1/4
of Section 25-11-10.
111,113.95
Lutheran High School Assoc. Part of SW1/4, SW1/4 of Section 25-11-10; more
particularly described as follows: East 200 feet of north
818.42 feet of south 858.42 feet of SW1/4, SW1/4 of
Section 25-11-10
0.00
TOTAL $464,064.14
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on November 8, 2005.
____________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request of Jeff D. Leo dba Bud's Roadhouse,
2710 Diers Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Jeff D. Leo dba Bud’s
Roadhouse, 2710 Diers Avenue for a Class “C” Liquor
License
Item #’s: E-1 & H-1
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Jeff D. Leo dba Bud’s Roadhouse, 2710 Diers Avenue has submitted an application for a
Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the sale of alcohol on
and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. After reviewing the application by city
staff it is recommended that the City Council deny the request for the following reasons:
1. The applicant provided false information on this application, leaving out several
important convictions.
2. The applicant pleaded guilty and was found guilty of a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
3. Convictions for driving under suspensions, disorderly conduct, carrying a
concealed weapon, and violation of exploitation of human nudity do not indicate
that the applicant is of good character and reputation.
4. The applicant’s record indicates a pattern of behavior of disregard of the law.
(See attached memo from the Police Department)
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request.
2. Deny the request.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council deny this request.
Sample Motion
Move to deny the request of Jeff D. Leo dba Bud’s Roadhouse, 2710 Diers Avenue for a
Class “C” Liquor License because of false information on the liquor application and
numerous violations.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located
at 4250 Old Potash Highway (Lee J. and Sherry A. Newport)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Public Hearing and Approval for Acquisition of a Public
Utilities Easement Located at 4250 Old Potash HWY (Lee J.
and Sherry A. Newport)
Item #’s: E-2 & G-5
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire public easements. The
Public Works Department needs to acquire an easement along the property of 4250 Old
Potash Highway.
Discussion
This easement is needed to construct public Sanitary Sewer in this area.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Item E3
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located
at 108 Arapahoe Avenue (Gaylen & Kim Sprague)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Public Hearing and Approval for Acquisition of a Public
Utilities Easement Located at 108 Arapahoe Avenue
(Gaylen & Kim Sprague)
Item #’s: E-3 & G-6
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire public easements. The
Public Works Department needs to acquire an easement along the property of 108 Arapahoe
Avenue.
Discussion
This easement is needed to construct public Sanitary Sewer in this area.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Item E4
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located
at 2836 & 2838 Cross Pointe Drive; Lot 11 North Pointe
Subdivision (The Meadows Apartment Homes LLC)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of a Public
Utilities Easement Located Along 2836 & 2838 Cross
Pointe Drive; Lot 11 North Pointe Subdivision (The
Meadows Apartment Homes LLC)
Item #’s: E-4 & G-7
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is necessary for the City of Grand Island to acquire public easements. The
Public Works Department needs to acquire an easement along the property of 2836 and
2838 Cross Pointe Drive (Lot 11 of North Pointe Subdivision) to extend private sanitary
sewer service to an adjacent property.
Discussion
This easement will be used in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair public utilities including but not limited to sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water
mains, electric utility poles, overhead and underground power lines, manholes, pipelines,
surface markers, and other appurtenances, upon, over, along, in, underneath and through
the tract of land.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing and approve
acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the acquisition of the Public Utility Easement.
Item E5
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement -
Along the East Side of Webb Road just South of Whitecloud Road
(Wenzl, Inc.)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Robert H. Smith, Asst. Utilities Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Acquisition of Utility Easement – Along the East Side of
Webb Road, from Whitecloud Road to Kansas Nebraska
Gas Station – Wenzl, Inc.
Item #’s: E-5 & G-10
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Nebraska State Law requires that acquisition of property must be approved by City Council.
The Utilities Department needs to acquire an easement relative to the property of Wenzl, Inc.
located along the east side of Webb Road, from Whitecloud Road to Kansas Nebraska Gas
Station, Hall County, in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
Discussion
This easement will be used to construct a new overhead three-phase distribution line to
provide electrical service to a new pump at White Cloud Road and Webb Road.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the resolution for the acquisition
of the easement for one dollar ($1.00).
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acquisition of the Utility Easement.
Item F1
#9012 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located South of
Case New Holland and West of US Highway 281 (Final Reading)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Annexation
Item #’s: F-1 (Third Reading)
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Annexation of land located in the SE ¼ NE ¼ 25-11-10 into the Grand Island City
Limits. (Exhibit A). The owners of this property have requested that the city consider
this property for annexation in preparation for development. Council forwarded this
request to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission and approved an annexation
plan on this property.
The Developers of this property requested on November 3, 2005 that this annexation be
tabled until such time as the Council considers the rezoning and final platting of this
property. They anticipate that rezoning and platting will occur in early 2006.
Discussion
On September 7th, 2005 the Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public
hearing before considering this matter.
No members of the public testified at the hearing held by the Regional Planning
Commission.
This property is adjacent to and contiguous with the Grand Island City limits on all sides.
Sewer and water are available to the property included in this annexation request. This
property is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service District. This property is
not within the Grand Island School District. Annexing these properties will not impact
the two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the annexation as presented
2. Modify the annexation to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Haskins 2nd by Ruge to approve and recommend that the City of
Grand Island approve this annexation and as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 11 members present (Haskins,
Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes, Wagoner)
voting in favor.
Recommendation From Staff
Based upon the request from the developer Staff would recommend that
consideration of this item be tabled until such time as the rezoning application and
final plat for this property are approved by the City Council and/or for a period of
six months.
Sample Motion
Move that this application be tabled until such time as Council is considering approval of
the rezoning and final plat for this property and/or for a period of six months if the
application to rezone and plat the property has not been filed.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9012
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits
of, and to annex to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprising a part of the
Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4, NE1/4) of Section Twenty Five (25),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska;
to provide service benefits thereto; to confirm zoning classifications; to repeal any ordinance
or resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict herewith; to provide for publication in pamphlet
form; and to provide the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on September 7, 2005, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing into the City of Grand Island, a part of
the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4, NE1/4) of Section Twenty Five (25),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska,
more particularly described as follows, into the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot Five (5), Pedcor Subdivision, said point
also being the southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter
(SE1/4, NE1/4) of Section 25-11-10; thence north on the west line of the
Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4, NE1/4) of Section 25-11-10 to
the northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4,
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9012 (Cont.)
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NE1/4) of Section 25-11-10; thence east on the north line of the Southeast Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4, NE1/4) of Section 25-11-10 to the west line of
U.S. Highway 281; thence south and east on the west line of U.S. Highway 281 to
the south line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4, NE1/4) of
Section 25-11-10; thence west on the south line of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of Section 25-11-10 to the point of beginning, as shown on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on October 11, 2005, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island found and determined that such annexation be approved; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2005, the City Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexatio n on first reading; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2005, the Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexation on second reading.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
(A) The above described tract of land is urban or suburban in character, and
that the subject property is contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject land will receive the material benefits and advantages
currently provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to
police, fire, emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to
the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and that City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is
available, or will be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed.
ORDINANCE NO. 9012 (Cont.)
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(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporating the
subject land within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
(E) The plan for extending City services adopted by the City Council by the
passage and approval of Resolution No. 2005-246 is hereby approved and ratified as
amended.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, be and are
hereby extended to include within the corporate limits of the said City the contiguous and
adjacent tract of land located within the boundaries described above.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land is hereby annexed to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and said land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be
subject to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other
persons and territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of
the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with and continuous with the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of
land.
ORDINANCE NO. 9012 (Cont.)
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SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City
shall be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law, in accordance with the
Plan for Extension of City Services adopted by herein.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, in pamphlet form, as provided by law.
Enacted: November 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F2
#9013 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located South of
Sandra Road and West of South Locust Street (Final Reading)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Annexation
Item #’s: F-2 (Third Reading)
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Annexation of land located in the S ½ NW ¼ NE ¼ 33-11-09 into the Grand Island City
Limits. (Exhibit B). The owners of this property have requested that the city consider this
property for annexation in preparation for expansion of the nursing home directly to the
north of this property. This property was rezoned by the Grand Island City Council in
August of 2005 for that purpose. Council forwarded this request to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission and approved an annexation plan on this property.
Discussion
On September 7th, 2005 the Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public
hearing before considering this matter.
No members of the public testified at the hearing held by the Regional Planning
Commission.
This property is adjacent to and contiguous with the Grand Island City along its northern
property line.
Sewer and water are available to the property included in this annexation request. This
property is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service District. This property is
not within the Grand Island School District. Annexing these properties will not impact
the two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the annexation as presented
2. Modify the annexation to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Miller 2nd by Brown to approve and recommend that the City of
Grand Island approve this annexation and as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 11 members present (Haskins,
Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes, Wagoner)
voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the annexation as Submitted
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9013
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits of,
and to annex into the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprising a part of the
Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW1/4, NE1/4) of Section Thirty Three (33),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska; to
provide service benefits thereto; to confirm zoning classifications ; to repeal any ordinance or
resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict herewith; to provide for publication in pamphlet form;
and to provide the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on September 7, 2005, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing into the City of Grand Island, a tract of land
comprising a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW1/4, NE1/4) of Section
Thirty Three (33), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall
County, Nebraska, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of Phillips Subdivision; thence east on the
south line of Phillips Subdivision for a distance of 600.0 feet; thence south on a
line perpendicular to the south line of Phillips Subdivision for a distance of 217.8
feet south of and parallel to the south line of Phillips Subdivision for a distance of
600.0 feet to the west line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 33-11-9;
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9013 (Cont.)
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thence north on the west line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 33-11-9
for a distance of 217.8 feet to the point of beginning, as shown on Exhibit "B"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on October 11, 2005, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island found and determined that such annexation be approved; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2005, the City Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexation on first reading; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2005, the City Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexation on second reading.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
(A) The above-described tract of land is urban or suburban in character, and that
the subject property is contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject land will receive the material benefits and advantages currently
provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to police, fire,
emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and that City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is available, or
will be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed.
(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
ORDINANCE NO. 9013 (Cont.)
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and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporating the
subject land within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
(E) The plan for extending City services adopted by the City Council by the
passage and approval of Resolution No. 2005-246 is hereby approved and ratified as amended.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, be and are
hereby extended to include within the corporate limits of the said City the contiguous and
adjacent tract of land located within the boundaries described above.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land is hereby annexed to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and said land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be subject
to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other persons and
territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with and continuous with the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of land.
SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City shall
be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law, in accordance with the Plan for
Extension of City Services adopted by herein.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 9013 (Cont.)
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SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, in pamphlet form, as provided by law.
Enacted: November 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#9014 - Consideration of Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District
No. 512: Mary Lane, Kentish Hills and Bradley Subdivisions
This item relates to the aforementioned Board of Equalization Item D-1.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Riehle, City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9014
An ordinance assessing and leyving a special tax to pay the cost of construction of
Sanitary Sewer District No. 512 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska; providing for the
collection of such special tax; repealing any provisions of the Grand Island City Code,
ordinances, and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. There is hereby assessed upon the following described lots, tracts
and parcels of land specially benefited, for the purpose of paying the cost of construction of said
sanitary sewer main in said Sanitary Sewer District No. 512, as adjudged by the Mayor and
Council of the City, to the extent of benefits thereto by reason of such improvement, after due
notice having been given thereof as provided by law; and a special tax for such cost of
construction is hereby levied at one time upon such lots, tracts and land as follows:
Name Description Assessment
Charles E. & Mary A. Fox Lot 1, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Charles E. & Mary A. Fox Lot 2, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
* This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9014 (Cont.)
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Jerry L. & Rose G. Florez Lot 3, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Neal R. & Sondra L. Schroder Lot 4, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Lyle E. & Judith Maye Tibbs Lot 5, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Ronald L. & Delores K. Tenski Lot 6, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Jeffrey W. & Cynthia R. Hayes Lot 7, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Kenneth C. & Christine L. Durand Lot 8, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Cresencio & Maria Carmen Gutierrez Lot 9, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Keith A. & Joey L. Ruff Lot 10, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
David A. & Ellen I. Nelson Green Lot 11, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Kenneth I. & Vera L. Henman Lot 12, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Matthew J. & Lori A. Beiber Lot 13, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Matthew J. & Lori A. Beiber Lot 14, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Timothy D. & Susan E. Pfeifer Lot 15, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Gregory J. & Penny L. Post Lot 16, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Dale E. & Sharon M. Huffman Lot 17, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Andrew M. & Joan E. Schwan Lot 18, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Charles E. & Loretta A. Roehrich Lot 19, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Terry Lee & Lori L. Jepson Lot 20, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Elaine K. & Steven A. Markham Lot 21, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Vincent E. & Cynthia A. Luhn Lot 22, Marylane Subdivis ion 6,536.11
Dennis W. & Cheryl K. Harder Lot 23, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Jody D. & Robin R. Bennett Lot 24, Marylane Subdivision 6,536.11
Robert W. & Penelope M. Thomas Lot 1, Bradley Subdivision 6,536.11
Jeffrey N. & Angela M. Warren Lot 1, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Frank P. & Marsha Prucha Lot 2, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Ryan G. & Whitney C. Witt Lot 3, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Dale G. & Joan J. Clark Lot 4, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Steven D. & Theresa M. Stirn Lot 5, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Thomas P. & Ronda K. Kruger Lot 6, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Dennis W. & Keanna Leonard Lot 7, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Heath A. & Barbara L. Johnson Lot 8, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Thomas A. & Lisa M. Olsen Lot 9, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Elmer E. & Kathleen F. Feldotto Lot 10, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Randy L. & Laurie R. Peterson Lot 11, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Danny L. & Lareen M. Halverson Lot 12, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
ORDINANCE NO. 9014 (Cont.)
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Monte L. & Michelle G. Shultz Lot 13, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
ABC Engineered Trusses Inc. Lot 14, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Thomas M. & Jessica M. Whelan Lot 15, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Ryan T. & Rebecca S. Waind Lot 16, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Jeffry A. & Jamie A. Vinson Lot 17, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Gregg & Shirley A. Schultz Lot 18, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
John M. & Dianne McMahon Lot 19, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Bradley R. & Shree A. Arends Lot 20, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Stephen C. & Teresa A. Skibinski Lot 21, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
John J. & Debra J. Lantz Lot 22, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Guy L. Leverington & Patricia J. Beiber Lot 23, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
William F. & Connie J. Parten Lot 24, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Timothy & Sheri Brown Lot 25, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Charles T. & Debra L. Costello Lot 26, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Ronnie R. & Darla M. Sitzman Lot 27, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Craig & Terry Sue Starke Lot 28, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Cindy J. Avila Lot 29, Kentish Hills Subdivision 6,536.11
Gladys V. Schoel Part of SE1/4, SW1/4 of Section 25-11-10; more
particularly described as: the west 200 feet of the north
1498.42 feet of the south 1538.42 feet of E1/2, SW1/4
of Section 25-11-10.
111,113.95
Lutheran High School Assoc. Part of SW1/4, SW1/4 of Section 25-11-10; more
particularly described as follows: East 200 feet of north
818.42 feet of south 858.42 feet of SW1/4, SW1/4 of
Section 25-11-10
0.00
TOTAL $464,064.14
SECTION 2. The special tax shall become delinquent as follows: One-tenth of
the total amount shall become delinquent in fifty days; one-tenth in one year; one-tenth in two
years; one-tenth in three years; one-tenth in four years; one-tenth in five years; one-tenth in six
years; one-tenth in seven years; one-tenth in eight years; and one-tenth in nine years respectively,
after the date of such levy; provided, however, the entire amount so assessed and levied against
any lot, tract or parcel of land may be paid within fifty days from the date of this levy without
interest, and the lien of special tax thereby satisfied and released. Each of said installments,
ORDINANCE NO. 9014 (Cont.)
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except the first, shall draw interest at the rate of seven percent (7.0%) per annum from the time
of such levy until they shall become delinquent. After the same become delinquent, interest at
the rate of fourteen percent (14.0%) per annum shall be paid thereof, until the same is collected
and paid.
SECTION 3. The assessment for Gladys V. Schoel has been deferred in
accordance with City of Grand Island Resolution 2003-365 approved on December 9, 2003, and
shall not accrue interest until terminated in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-2428 through
§19-2431.
SECTION 4. The treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby
directed to collect the amount of said taxes herein set forth as provided by law.
SECTION 5. Such special assessments shall be paid into a fund to be designated
as the “Sewer Extension Fund” for Sanitary Sewer District No. 512.
SECTION 6. Any provision of the Grand Island City Code, and any provision of
any ordinance, or part of ordinance, in conflict herewith is hereby repealed.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: November 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F4
#9015 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District #452 -
Knott Avenue and Lake Street
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Creation of Water Main District 452 – Knott Avenue,
Lake, and Tri-Streets – Ordinance #9015
Item #’s: F-4
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Utilities Department has received a request for the creation of a water main district to
serve the properties along Knott Avenue, Lake Street, and Tri Street. The area is located
south of U.S. Highway 34 and west of Locust Street. See the attached district plat for
reference. Also attached is a list of property owners, and legal descriptions of the
properties within the boundary of the district.
Discussion
The proposed district would provide for the installation of an 8” water main to serve new
commercial developments being planned along the west side of Locust Street and
existing homes in the area.
District 452 is proposed as an assessment district. This is the Department’s standard
method for installing water mains in developed areas that petition for City service. If less
than 50% of the front footage of the land owners protest creation, the District may be
continued for construction. The assessable costs of the district would be charged to the
properties receiving service upon completion of construction. The assessments may be
financed with the Water Department over a five year period, at 7% simple interest on the
unpaid balance.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the creation of Water Main District 452
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Ordinance #9015 to create
Water Main District No. 452.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve Ordinance #9015 to create Water Main District No. 452.
WATER MAIN DISTRICT 452 BOUNDARY
ORDINANCE NO. 9015
Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot Seven (7) Palu Subdivision in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska; thence southerly along the easterly line of said Lot Seven
(7), a distance of one hundred one (101.0) feet to the southeast corner of said Lot Seven
(7), thence westerly along the southerly line of said Lot Seven (7), a distance of seventeen
and four tenths (17.4) feet to the northeast corner of Lot Ten (10) said Palu Subdivision;
thence southerly along the easterly line of Lot Ten (10) and Lot Eleven (11) and the
extension of said lots, said Palu Subdivision, a distance of two hundred twenty three and
five tenths (223.5) feet; thence easterly along the extension of the northerly line of Knott
Subdivision, a distance of five hundred seventy three and twelve hundredths (573.12) feet
to a point on the easterly line of Section Thirty Three (33), Township Eleven (11) North,
Range Nine (9) West; thence southerly along the easterly line of said Section Thirty Three
(33), a distance of one hundred ninety five and seventy one (195.71) feet; thence westerly
along the northerly line of Lot Two (2) and its extension, Valentine Motel Subdivision, a
distance of two hundred seven and ninety one (207.91) feet to the northeast corner of Lot
One (1) said Valentine Motel Subdivision; thence southerly along the easterly line of said
Lot One (1), a distance of one hundred fifty (150.0) feet to the southeast corner of said Lot
One (1); thence westerly along the southerly line of said Lot One (1), a distance of one
hundred twenty five (125.0) feet to the southwest corner of said Lot One (1); thence
southerly along the easterly line of Lot Two (2) and Lot Three (3) Block Two (2) said Knott
Subdivision, a distance of two hundred fifty two (252.0) feet to the southeast corner of said
Lot Three (3); thence westerly along the southerly line of Lot Three (3), Lot Four (4), and
Lot Five (5) Block Two (2) said Knott Subdivision, a distance of three hundred eighty
(380.0) feet to the southwest corner of said Lot Five (5); thence northerly along the
westerly line of said Lot Five (5), a distance of one hundred sixty (160.0) feet to the
northwest corner of said Lot Five (5); thence easterly along the northerly line of said Lot
Five (5), a distance of fifty two and two tenths (52.2) feet; thence northerly along the
westerly line of Lot Nine (9) Block One (1) and its extension, said Knott Subdivision, a
distance of two hundred twenty five (225.0) feet to the northwest corner of said Lot Nine
(9); thence westerly along the southerly line of Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2) Block One (1)
said Knott Subdivision, a distance of one hundred eighty (180.0) feet to the southwest
corner of said Lot Two (2), thence northerly along the westerly line of said Lot Two (2) and
its extension, a distance of two hundred twenty six and eighty six hundredths (226.86) feet
to a point on the southerly line of Lot Twelve (12) said Palu Subdivision; thence westerly
along the southerly line of said Lot Twelve (12), a distance of ninety and ninety seven
hundredths (90.97) feet to the southwest corner of said Lot Twelve (12); thence northerly
along the westerly line of Lot Twelve (12), Lot Nine (9), and Lot Eight (8) said Palu
Subdivision, a distance of two hundred fifty seven and three tenths (257.3) feet; thence
northeasterly a distance of sixty seven and thirty five hundredths (67.35) feet to a point on
the northerly line of said Lot Eight (8), being fifty (50.0) feet easterly of the northwest
corner of said Lot Eight (8); thence easterly along the northerly line of Lot Eight (8) and Lot
Seven (7) and the extension of said lots, said Palu Subdivision, a distance of three
hundred twenty three (323.0) feet to the northeast corner of said Lot Seven (7), being the
said Point of Beginning.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9015
An ordinance creating Water Main District No. 452 in the City of Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska; defining the boundaries of the district; providing for the laying of water
mains in said district; approving plans and specifications and securing bids; assessing the cost of
such improvements; providing for certification to the Register of Deeds; and providing the
effective date hereof.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Water Main District No. 452 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
is hereby created for the laying of eight (8.0) inch diameter water mains with its appurtenances in
Lake Street, Tri Street and Knott Avenue located in Knott Subdivision in the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of such water main district shall be more
particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said NE1/4; thence on an assumed bearing
of S02º04'06"E along the east line of said NE1/4 a distance of 104.43 feet; thence
? This Space Reserved for Register of Deeds ?
ORDINANCE NO. 9015 (Cont.)
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S87º55'54"W a distance of 116.80 feet to the point of intersection of the south
right-of-way (R.O.W.) line of Husker Highway and the west R.O.W. line of U.S.
Highway 281, said point also being the Point of Beginning; thence S02º24'13"E
along and upon said west R.O.W. line a distance of 1468.77 feet; thence
S01º30'13"E a distance of 1065.29 feet to the point of intersection of said west
R.O.W. line and the south line of said NE1/4; thence S88º06'48"W along the
south line of said NE1/4 a distance of 1207.02 feet; thence N02º02'58"W a
distance of 1321.89 feet; thence S88º13'36"W a distance of 827.63 feet; thence
N02º03'03"W a distance of 1279.01 feet to a point on the south R.O.W. line of
Husker Highway; thence N88º20'15"E along and upon said south R.O.W. line a
distance of 997.68 feet; thence N88º21'56"E a distance of 289.92 feet; thence
N88º21'41"E a distance of 287.28 feet; thence N88º20'40"E a distance of 35.49
feet; thence N01º39'20"W a distance of 12.00 feet; thence S82º01'25"E a distance
of 431.92 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 4,195,681 square feet
or 96.32 acres more or less of which 8.02 acres is new dedicated public road
right-of-way;
SECTION 3. Said improvement shall be made in accordance with plans and
specifications approved by the Engineer for the City, who shall estimate the cost thereof. Bids
for the construction of said water main shall be taken and contracts entered into in the manner
provided by law.
SECTION 4. All improvements shall be made at public cost, but the cost thereof
shall be assessed upon the lots and lands in the district specially benefited thereby as provided by
law.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication, without the plat, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand
Island Independent.
SECTION 6. This ordinance, with the plat, is hereby directed to be filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska.
ORDINANCE NO. 9015 (Cont.)
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SECTION 7. After passage, approval and publication of this ordinance, notice of
the creation of said district shall be published in the Grand Island Independent, without the plat,
as provided by law.
Enacted November 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F5
#9017 - Consideration of Salary Ordinance Relative to Emergency
Management Positions
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Brenda Sutherland
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Salary Ordinance Change
Item #’s: F-5
Presenter(s): Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director
Background
The Emergency Management Center has recently experienced a change in leadership
with the hiring of Lela Lowry as the new Emergency Management Director. She has
spent the last four months evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the department as
well as formulating a plan to address them.
Discussion
In order to run the department in the most effective and efficient way possible
Administration is recommending the restructuring of the department. This restructuring
would involve eliminating the Emergency Management Coordinator and replacing it with
an Emergency Management Clerk. The Communications Supervisor position would also
be eliminated and replaced by the Emergency Management Deputy Director.
This restructuring would reallocate expertise in the correct areas. The reorganization
would allow for greater management coverage for the department. Also, it will provide
for a clerical position to take care of administrative aspects of the department. This
change will not result in an increase of expenses to the department.
Also, as a clean up measure, administration recommends deleting the position of Building
Clerk as that position was eliminated in this budget year but was missed in the last
ordinance.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the salary ordinance to reflect
the restructuring of the Emergency Management Department.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve Salary Ordinance # 9017.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9017
An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 8996 known as the Salary Ordinance
which lists the currently occupied classifications of officers and employees of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska and established the ranges of compensation of such officers and employees; to
remove the classification and salary range for the position of Building Clerk; to add the
classification and salary range for the position of Emergency Management Deputy Director; to
add the classification and salary range for the position of Emergency Management Clerk; to
remove the classification and salary range for the position of Communication Supervisor; to
remove the classification and salary range for the position of Emergency Management
Coordinator; to repeal Ordinance No. 8996, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; to provide for severability; to provide for the effective date thereof; and to provide for
publication of this ordinance in pamphlet form.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The currently occupied classifications of officers and general
employees of the City of Grand Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages,
excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such classifications, and the
number of hours and work period which certain officers and general employees shall work prior
to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accountant 1369.60 / 1927.78 Exempt
Accounting Technician – Solid Waste, Streets,
WWTP
1018.28 / 1432.90 40 hrs/week
Administrative Assistant – Administration, Fire,
Public Works, Utilities
1099.42 / 1547.94 40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9017 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Administration Secretary 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Assistant to the City Administrator 1391.53 / 1959.06 Exempt
Assistant Public Works Director 1853.77 / 2608.12 Exempt
Assistant Utility Director – Administration 2470.20 / 3476.10 Exempt
Assistant Utility Director – PGS & PCC 2675.80 / 3765.59 Exempt
Attorney 1944.72 / 2736.52 Exempt
Audio-Video Technician 1273.30 / 1791.70 40 hrs/week
Biosolids Technician 1125.37 / 1584.14 40 hrs/week
Building Clerk 844.50 / 1188.10 40 hrs/week
Building Department Director 2216.99 / 3118.40 Exempt
Building Inspector 1305.13 / 1836.27 40 hrs/week
Building Secretary 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Cemetery Superintendent 1364.25 / 1920.65 Exempt
City Administrator 3587.13 / 5048.15 Exempt
City Attorney 2590.22 / 3645.50 Exempt
City Clerk 1356.44 / 1908.86 Exempt
Civil Engineering Manager – Public Works
Engineering
1843.96 / 2595.64 Exempt
Civil Engineering Manager – Utility, PCC 2028.07 / 2855.25 Exempt
Collection System Supervisor 1322.34 / 1860.90 40 hrs/week
Communications Specialist/EMD 945.87 / 1334.23 40 hrs/week
Communications Supervisor 1208.72 / 1700.76 Exempt
Community Development Administrator 1125.95 / 1584.35 Exempt
Community Service Officer – Police Department 826.58 / 1162.73 40 hrs/week
Custodian 798.05 / 1126.18 40 hrs/week
Development Specialist 1125.95 / 1584.35 Exempt
Electric Distribution Superintendent 2110.04 / 2968.60 Exempt
Electric Distribution Supervisor 1782.62 / 2507.48 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Superintendent 1879.02 / 2643.91 Exempt
Electrical Engineer I 1659.39 / 2336.16 Exempt
Electrical Engineer II 1923.32 / 2707.10 Exempt
Electrical Inspector 1305.13 / 1836.27 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Clerk 844.50 / 1188.10 40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9017 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Emergency Management Coordinator 984.40 / 1384.76 40 hrs/week
Emergency Management Deputy Director 1348.40 / 1897.42 Exempt
Emergency Management Director 1919.04 / 2700.30 Exempt
EMS Division Chief 1780.80 / 2505.67 Exempt
Engineering Technician Supervisor 1448.06 / 2038.35 Exempt
Equipment Operator, Solid Waste 1072.32 / 1510.14 40 hrs/week
Equipment Operator, WWTP 1061.70 / 1495.19 40 hrs/week
Finance Director 2581.36 / 3632.53 Exempt
Finance Secretary 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Fire Chief 2351.89 / 3308.60 Exempt
Fire Operations Division Chief 1780.80 / 2505.67 Exempt
Fire Prevention Division Chief 1780.80 / 2505.67 Exempt
Fire Training Division Chief 1780.80 / 2505.67 Exempt
Fleet Services Superintendent 1459.66 / 2055.29 Exempt
Fleet Services Supervisor 1216.19 / 1711.46 40 hrs/week
Golf Course Superintendent 1699.29 / 2391.18 Exempt
Grounds Management Crew Chief 1274.19 / 1793.14 40 hrs/week
Human Resources Director 2269.26 / 3191.91 Exempt
Human Resources Specialist 1211.46 / 1704.40 40 hrs/week
Information Technology Manager 1934.66 / 2722.10 Exempt
Information Technology Supervisor 1623.16 / 2284.30 Exempt
Legal Assistant 1303.62 / 1835.04 40 hrs/week
Legal Secretary 979.06 / 1379.41 40 hrs/week
Librarian I 1193.05 / 1678.11 Exempt
Librarian II 1312.53 / 1846.64 Exempt
Library Assistant I 822.11 / 1156.50 40 hrs/week
Library Assistant II 906.82 / 1275.98 40 hrs/week
Library Assistant Director 1511.37 / 2126.62 Exempt
Library Clerk 689.08 / 970.90 40 hrs/week
Library Director 2045.49 / 2879.26 Exempt
Library Page 521.50 / 734.02 40 hrs/week
Library Secretary 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Mechanic I 1045.02 / 1474.30 40 hrs/week
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Maintenance Mechanic II 1173.26 / 1650.74 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Solid Waste 931.79 / 1312.53 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – Building, Golf, Library 957.65 / 1347.30 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker I – WWTP 976.80 / 1374.26 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Solid Waste 981.72 / 1382.08 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – Building, Golf 1008.48 / 1422.21 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker II – WWTP 1028.64 / 1450.66 40 hrs/week
Meter Reading Supervisor 1240.53 / 1747.04 Exempt
Office Manager – Police Department 1113.70 / 1567.54 40 hrs/week
Parking Monitor 553.72 / 780.02 40 hrs/week
Parks and Recreation Director 2313.52 / 3254.04 Exempt
Parks and Recreation Secretary 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Parks Maintenance Superintendent 1543.47 / 2171.20 Exempt
Payroll Specialist 1187.70 / 1670.98 40 hrs/week
Planning Director 2293.95 / 3227.25 Exempt
Planning Secretary 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Planning Technician 1279.54 / 1800.26 40 hrs/week
Plans Examiner 1305.13 / 1836.27 40 hrs/week
Plumbing Inspector 1305.13 / 1836.27 40 hrs/week
Police Captain 1780.80 / 2505.67 Exempt
Police Chief 2463.23 / 3467.24 Exempt
Police Records Clerk 847.97 / 1193.94 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor 1870.00 / 2630.40 Exempt
Power Plant Operations Supervisor 1964.45 / 2763.97 Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – Burdick 2102.90 / 2959.17 Exempt
Power Plant Superintendent – PGS 2424.32 / 3409.89 Exempt
Public Information Officer 1211.46 / 1704.40 Exempt
Public Safety Secretary 1007.58 / 1421.32 40 hrs/week
Public Works Director 2591.29 / 3646.50 Exempt
Purchasing Technician 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Recreation Superintendent 1456.11 / 2048.19 Exempt
Regulatory and Environmental Specialist 1870.00 / 2630.40 Exempt
Senior Accountant 1546.69 / 2175.80 Exempt
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Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Senior Communications Specialist/EMD 1022.38 / 1438.07 40 hrs/week
Senior Electrical Engineer 2105.76 / 2962.83 Exempt
Engineering Technician 1279.54 / 1800.26 40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator, Solid Waste 1125.95 / 1584.34 40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator, WWTP 1103.88 / 1553.28 40 hrs/week
Senior Maintenance Worker 1134.74 / 1597.24 40 hrs/week
Senior Utility Secretary 914.86 / 1290.24 40 hrs/week
Shooting Range Superintendent 1456.11 / 2048.19 Exempt
Solid Waste Division Clerk 820.37 / 1154.15 40 hrs/week
Solid Waste Superintendent 1662.06 / 2338.84 Exempt
Stormwater Technician 1279.54 / 1800.26 40 hrs/week
Street Superintendent 1609.81 / 2267.38 Exempt
Street Supervisor 1277.84 / 1797.17 40 hrs/week
Turf Management Specialist 1279.54 / 1800.26 40 hrs/week
Utility Director 3522.84 / 4955.64 Exempt
Utility Production Engineer 2161.95 / 3042.57 Exempt
Utility Secretary 912.17 / 1283.10 40 hrs/week
Utility Services Manager 1744.31 / 2454.65 Exempt
Utility Warehouse Supervisor 1382.46 / 1944.42 40 hrs/week
Victim Assistance Unit Coordinator 847.97 / 1193.94 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Clerk 820.37 / 1154.15 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Engineering/Operations Superintendent 1843.96 / 2595.64 Exempt
Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor 1357.11 / 1909.95 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator I 952.30 / 1340.17 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Operator II 1064.52 / 1498.93 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Process Supervisor 1390.11 / 1957.21 40 hrs/week
Wastewater Plant Senior Operator 1125.37 / 1584.14 40 hrs/week
Water Superintendent 1680.50 / 2363.86 Exempt
Water Supervisor 1432.87 / 2017.93 40 hrs/week
Worker / Seasonal 412.00 / 1600.00 Exempt
Worker / Temporary 412.00 40 hrs/week
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SECTION 2. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the AFSCME labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation
(salary and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the AFSCME labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Equipment Operator – Streets 955.79 / 1344.08 40 hrs/week
Fleet Services Attendant/Clerk 868.90 / 1225.50 40 hrs/week
Fleet Services Inventory Specialist 953.08 / 1341.37 40 hrs/week
Fleet Services Mechanic 1090.30 / 1533.46 40 hrs/week
Horticulturist 1009.20 / 1421.91 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Cemetery 948.55 / 1335.03 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Parks 942.22 / 1326.88 40 hrs/week
Maintenance Worker – Streets 922.30 / 1297.92 40 hrs/week
Senior Equipment Operator – Streets 1047.21 / 1474.42 40 hrs/week
Senior Maintenance Worker – Parks 1047.21 / 1474.42 40 hrs/week
Senior Maintenance Worker – Streets 1047.21 / 1474.42 40 hrs/week
Traffic Signal Technician 1047.21 / 1474.42 40 hrs/week
SECTION 3. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IBEW labor agreements, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IBEW labor agreements shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-We ekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Accounting Clerk 892.75 / 1258.32 40 hrs/week
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Classification Bi-We ekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Computer Programmer 1399.61 / 1968.27 40 hrs/week
Computer Technician 1091.82 / 1535.95 40 hrs/week
Custodian 832.70 / 1171.78 40 hrs/week
Electric Distribution Crew Chief 1622.13 / 2281.74 40 hrs/week
Electric Underground Crew Chief 1622.13 / 2281.74 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician I 1146.99 / 1613.74 40 hrs/week
Engineering Technician II 1397.56 / 1967.44 40 hrs/week
GIS Technician 1506.10 / 2118.50 40 hrs/week
Instrument Technician 1662.75 / 2339.14 40 hrs/week
Lineworker Apprentice 1147.94 / 1615.06 40 hrs/week
Lineworker First Class 1470.25 / 2068.05 40 hrs/week
Materials Handler 1398.71 / 1967.38 40 hrs/week
Meter Reader 942.19 / 1326.31 40 hrs/week
Meter Technician 1175.94 / 1654.45 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher I 1621.64 / 2280.86 40 hrs/week
Power Dispatcher II 1703.24 / 2395.84 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic 1470.25 / 2068.05 40 hrs/week
Power Plant Operator 1544.42 / 2172.26 40 hrs/week
Senior Accounting Clerk 937.78 / 1321.02 40 hrs/week
Senior Engineering Technician 1506.10 / 2118.50 40 hrs/week
Senior Materials Handler 1544.42 / 2172.26 40 hrs/week
Senior Meter Reader 1014.60 / 1426.10 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Dispatcher 1879.39 / 2643.39 40 hrs/week
Senior Power Plant Operator 1704.26 / 2397.43 40 hrs/week
Senior Substation Technician 1662.75 / 2339.14 40 hrs/week
Senior Water Maintenance Worker 1266.40 / 1782.00 40 hrs/week
Substation Technician 1544.42 / 2172.26 40 hrs/week
Systems Technician 1662.75 / 2339.14 40 hrs/week
Tree Trim Crew Chief 1470.25 / 2068.05 40 hrs/week
Utilities Electrician 1544.42 / 2172.26 40 hrs/week
Utility Technician 1622.13 / 2281.74 40 hrs/week
Utility Warehouse Clerk 1040.21 / 1464.06 40 hrs/week
Water Maintenance Worker 1118.95 / 1574.86 40 hrs/week
ORDINANCE NO. 9017 (Cont.)
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Classification Bi-We ekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Wireworker I 1267.15 / 1782.84 40 hrs/week
Wireworker II 1470.25 / 2068.05 40 hrs/week
SECTION 4. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the FOP labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the FOP labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Police Officer 1196.33 / 1672.38 40 hrs/week
Police Sergeant 1469.01 / 2012.88 40 hrs/week
SECTION 5. The currently occupied classifications of employees of the City of
Grand Island included under the IAFF labor agreement, and the ranges of compensation (salary
and wages, excluding shift differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such
classifications, and the number of hours and work period which certain such employees included
under the IAFF labor agreement shall work prior to overtime eligibility are as follows:
Classification Bi-Weekly Pay Range
Min/Max
Overtime
Eligibility
Fire Captain 1472.52 / 2072.30 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / EMT 1131.42 / 1592.14 212 hrs/28 days
Firefighter / Paramedic 1276.52 / 1796.31 212 hrs/28 days
ORDINANCE NO. 9017 (Cont.)
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SECTION 6. The classification of employees included under labor agreements
with the City of Grand Island, and the ranges of compensation (salary and wages, excluding shift
differential as provided by contract) to be paid for such classification, and the number of hours
and work period which certain such employees shall work prior to overtime eligibility area as
stated above. All full-time fire fighters and police officers shall be paid a clothing and uniform
allowance in addition to regular salary. All full-time fire fighters shall be paid a clothing and
uniform allowance in addition to regular salary in the amount of $80.00 per month. All full-time
police officers shall be paid a clothing and uniform allowance in addition to regular salary of
$50.00 per month. Full-time police officers may also receive a reimbursement toward the
purchase of body armor, not to exceed $400. Full-time fire fighters and fire captains may receive
a one-time uniform acquisition allowance of up to $850. Full-time fire fighters, fire captains, Fire
Operations Division Chief, Fire Prevention Division Chief, Fire Training Division Chief, and
EMS Division Chief may receive an annual stipend for longevity not to exceed $520. If any
such fire fighter or police officer shall resign, or his or her employment be terminated for any
reason whatsoever, the clothing allowance shall be paid on a prorata basis, but no allowance
shall be made for a fraction of a month.
Non-union employees and employees covered by the AFSCME labor union, the
FOP labor union, and the IBEW labor union may receive an annual stipend not to exceed $500
for bilingual pay.
Utilities Department personnel in the IBEW bargaining unit and the
classifications of Meter Reading Supervisor, Power Plant Superintendent, Power Plant
Supervisor, Electric Distribution Superintendent, Electric Distribution Supervisor, Water
Superintendent, Water Supervisor, Electric Underground and Substation Superintendent, Electric
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Underground and Substation Supervisor, and Engineering Technical Supervisor shall be eligible
to participate in a voluntary uniform program providing an allowance up to $18.00 per month.
When protective clothing is required for Utilities Department personnel in the IBEW, the City
shall pay 60% of the cost of providing and cleaning said clothing and the employees 40% of said
cost. Public Works Department personnel in the AFSCME bargaining unit shall be eligible to
participate in a voluntary uniform program providing an allowance up to $18 per month. Full-
time Shop Garage Division personnel shall receive a uniform allowance of $12 biweekly. Public
Works Department personnel in the job classifications Equipment Mechanic Supervisor, Garage
Superintendent, and Equipment Mechanic shall receive a tool allowance of $10 biweekly.
SECTION 7. Employees shall be compensated for unused sick leave as follows:
(A) For all employees except those covered in the IAFF and AFSCME
bargaining agreement, the City will include in the second paycheck in January of
each year, payment for an employee’s unused sick leave in excess of 960 hours
accrued in the preceding calendar year. The compensation will be at the rate of
one-half day’s pay based on the employee’s current pay rate at the time of such
compensation, for each day of unused sick leave which exceeds 960 hours accrual
of the preceding year.
For those employees covered in the AFSCME bargaining agreement, the
City will include in the second paycheck in January of each year, payment for an
employee's unused sick leave in excess of 968 hours accrued in the preceding
calendar year. The compensation will be at the rate of one-half day's pay based on
the employee's current pay rate at the time of such compensation, for each day of
unused sick leave which exceeds 968 hours accrual of the preceding year.
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For those employees covered in the IAFF bargaining agreement, the City
will make a contribution into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) on behalf
of the employee in lieu of payment for an employee’s unused sick leave in excess
of 2,880 hours accrued in the preceding calendar year. The contribution will be at
the rate of one-quarter day’s pay based on the employee’s current pay rate at the
time of such contribution, for each day of unused sick leave which exceeds 2,880
hours accrual of the preceding year.
(B) All employees except those covered in the fire department bargaining
agreement shall be paid for one-half of their accumulated sick leave at the time of
their retirement, the rate of compensation to be based on the employee’s salary at
the time of retirement. Employees covered in the fire department bargaining
agreement shall have a contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
made on their behalf in lieu of payment for one quarter of their accumulated sick
leave at the time of their retirement, the amount of contribution will be based
upon the employee’s salary at the time of retirement.
(C) Department heads shall be paid for one-half of their accumulated sick
leave, not to exceed 30 days of pay, upon their resignation, the rate of
compensation to be based upon the salary at the time of termination.
Compensation for unused sick leave at retirement shall be as provided above.
(D) The death of an employee shall be treated the same as retirement, and
payment shall be made to the employee’s beneficiary or estate for one-half of all
unused sick leave.
ORDINANCE NO. 9017 (Cont.)
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SECTION 8. The city administrator shall receive a vehicle allowance of $400 per
month in lieu of mileage for use of personal vehicle travel within Hall County, payable monthly.
SECTION 9. Reimbursed expenses which are authorized by Neb. Rev. Stat. §13-
2201, et. seq., the Local Government Miscellaneous Expenditure Act and/or which the Internal
Revenue Service requires to be reflected on an employee IRS Form W-2 at year end, are hereby
authorized as a payroll entry.
SECTION 10. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section,
subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 11. The salary adjustments identified herein shall be effective with the
pay period beginning on November 28, 2005.
SECTION 11. Ordinance No. 8996 and all other ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
SECTION 12. This ordinance shall be in full force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication in pamphlet form in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: November 8, 2005.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Approving Minutes of October 25, 2005 City Council Regular
Meeting
The Minutes of October 25, 2005 City Council Regular Meeting are submitted for approval.
See attached MINUTES.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 25, 2005
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 October 25, 2005. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent
on October 19, 2005.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Counc ilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly,
Walker, and Haase. Councilmember Hornady was absent. The following City Officials were
present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, and Public Works Director
Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Mike Benischek, First United Methodist Church, 4190 West
Capital Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek welcomed Boy Scout Troop 119 and their
Scout Masters and the Community Youth Council members. Mayor Vavricek mentioned
Councilmember’s Cornelius, Walker, and Whitesides birthdays which were in October.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation by Marlan Ferguson, Economic Development President Relative to Semi-Annual
Report by the Citizens’ Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan.
Marlan Ferguson, President of the Economic Development Corporation gave a PowerPoint
presentation of the semi-annual report concerning the work being done by the Economic
Development Corporation in Grand Island.
ADJOURN TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Pielstick, second by Cornelius,
carried unanimously to adjourn to the Board of Equalization.
#2005-BE-11 – Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water Main District No. 443 –
American Independence Subdivision. Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that the Utilities
Department and Public Works Department designed and prepared specifications for a joint
project to include installation of both water main and sanitary sewer under a single construction
project. The total assessable cost of Water Main District No. 443 was $70,025.92 to be financed
over five years.
#2005-BE-12 – Consideration of Determining Benefits for Water Main District No. 447T; Grand
West Subdivision. Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that the Water Main District No. 447T
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was done as a tap district, which is the Department’s standard method for water main extensions
through undeveloped areas. The total assessable cost was $19,950.94.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Cornelius to approve Resolutions #2005-BE-11 and #2005-BE-
12, carried unanimously. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Cornelius, second by Pauly, carried
unanimously to return to Regular Session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Concerning the Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens’ Review Committee on the
Economic Development Program Plan. Doug Walker, City Attorney introduced Tim White,
Chairman of the Citizens’ Review Committee. The Citizens’ Review Committee was required by
State Statute and the Grand Island City Code to make a semi-annual report to the City Council.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Richard and Patricia Hartman, 5075 South Locust Street for
Conditional Use Permit for Sand & Gravel Operation Located at 3812 South Blaine Street. Craig
Lewis, Building Department Director reported that Richard and Patricia Hartman were
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a sand and gravel operation located at 3812
South Blaine Street. The request was to begin in the year 2006 after a qualified operator was
identified and continue until the year 2026.
The following people spoke in support:
Bill Francis, Attorney for the Hartman’s. Mr. Francis submitted the following Exhibits:
Exhibit 1 Application for Conditional Use Permit by Richard & Patricia Hartman
Exhibit 2 Council memo from Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
Exhibit 3 Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code relative to zoning
(See attached Exhibits 1, 2, & 3)
Gene Dominic, 221 East 1st Street
Tom Atkins, 4323 South North Road
Dick Hartman, 5075 South Locust Street
The following people spoke in opposition:
Dr. Casey Iverson, 3604 S. Blaine Street
Dr. Richard Fruehling, 3604 S. Blaine Street
Scott Leisinger, 2119 Bass Road
Dan Lind, 2111 Bass Road
Kathy Miller, 5015 Scheel Road
No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement Located at 741 North Webb Road.
(Veronica I. Hutton Estate) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that acquisition of a
public utility easement located at 741 North Webb Road was required in order to have access to
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install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities, including sanitary sewers, storm sewers,
water mains, electric utility poles, overhead and underground power lines, manholes, pipelines,
surface markers, and other appurtenances. The easement would be used to extend public sanitary
sewer to the property. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement Located at 821 North Webb Road.
(Allen & Sheila Garton) Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that acquisition of a
public utility easement located at 821 North Webb Road was required in order to have access to
install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities, including sanitary sewers, storm sewers,
water mains, electric utility poles, overhead and underground power lines, manholes, pipelines,
surface markers, and other appurtenances. The easement would be used to extend public sanitary
sewer to the property. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director stated Ordinances #9012 and #9013 provided for the
annexation of two pieces of property. This was the second of three readings.
#9012 – Consideration of Annexation of Property Located South Case New Holland and
West of US Highway 281 (First Reading)
Motion by Pielstick, second by Haase to approve Ordinance #9012 on second reading only.
Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9013 – Consideration of Annexation of Property Located South of Sandra Road and
East of South Locust Street (First Reading)
Motion by Pielstick, second by Haase to approve Ordinance #9013 on second reading only.
Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Pielstick moved “that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9014 – Consideration of Assessments for Water Main District No. 443 – American
Independence Subdivision
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 first reading and then upon final passage
and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage.” Councilmember Haase
seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Gary Mader, Utilities Director stated Ordinance #9014 related to the action taken earlier during
the Board of Equalization.
Motion by Meyer, second by Walker to approve Ordinances #9014.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9014 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 #9014 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9014 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Nickerson, second by Gilbert to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of October 11, 2005 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of October 18, 2005 City Council Study Session.
Approving Re-Appointment of Jacinto Corona and Kris Nolan Brown and the Appointment of
Darren Sanchez to the Human Rights Commission.
#2005-299 – Approving Final Change Order No. 8 for the Senior Center Expansion with
Starostka Group, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $1,118.65 and a Modified
Contract Amount of $617,698.40.
#2005-300 – Approving Changes to Speed Limits on City Streets.
#2005-301 – Approving Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement Located at 741 North Webb
Road. (Veronica I. Hutton Estate)
#2005-302 – Approving Acquisition of a Public Utilities Easement Located at 821 North Webb
Road. (Allen & Sheila Garton)
#2005-303 – Approving Bid Award for Capital Heights Drainway Rip Rap & Grading Project
2005-D-3 and for Capital Avenue Outfall Structure Project 2005-D-4 with The Diamond
Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $141,551.58.
#2005-304 – Approving Time Extension to the Contract with The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for Construction of Sanitary Sewer District 515; Dale
Roush Subdivision (Indian Acres).
#2005-305 – Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 517;
Deadwood Subdivision (Arch Avenue and Johnstown Road Area).
#2005-306 – Approving Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens’ Review Committee on the
Economic Development Program Plan.
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#2005-307 – Approving State Bid Award for 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck with Lift Gate for the Fleet
Services Division with Anderson Ford of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $24,769.00.
#2005-308 – Approving Bid Award for Substation Site Security – Project 05-PCC-02 with CPS
Company of South Lancaster, Massachusetts in an Amount of $57,500.00.
#2005-309 – Approving Connection Fees for Water Main District No. 447T – Grand West
Subdivision.
#2005-310 – Approving Bid Award for Replacement Gas Turbine Generator Voltage Control
System – Burdick Generating Station with E2 Power Systems, Inc. of Littleton, Colorado in and
Amount of $57,850.00.
#2005-311 – Approving State Bid Award for (2) 2006 Case 621 D Wheel Loaders – Wastewater
Division with Mid-Land Equipment of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $23,250.00 (after
trade-in).
#2005-312 – Approving State Bid Award for a 2005 Front End Loader for the Street and
Transportation Division with Mid-Land Equipment of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of
$71,816.00.
#2005-314 – Approving Amendment to the Agreement with Natural Resources Conservation
Service for Flood Damage Repair Work.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Richard and Patricia Hartman, 5075 South Locust Street for
Conditional Use Permit for Sand & Gravel Operation Located at 3812 South Blaine Street.
Motion by Walker, second by Whitesides to approve the request of Richard and Patricia Hartman
for a sand and gravel operation located at 3812 South Blaine Street. City Administrator Gary
Greer stated that finding of facts needed to be included in the motion. Walker withdrew his
motion, Whitesides withdrew his second.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Cornelius to approve the request for economic development
reasons.
Richard Hartman stated they would do whatever was required by City Council. He mentioned
that he had visited with several people in the area and also had priced a 6’ chain-link fence in the
amount of $15,600.00 to put on the east side of the property.
Discussion was held with regards to this application and the previous one submitted by Mr.
Hartman. Reviewed were other sand and gravel operations in the area along with setbacks.
Quality of life issues were discussed such as noise, blowing sand/dirt, truck traffic, floodlights,
and safety to the surrounding areas. An access road off of Schimmer Drive was discussed.
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Mr. Hartman explained the difference between a sand and gravel operation and dredging.
Dredging did not require a permit and that the sand/gravel could not be sold.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Cornelius to amend the motion that an access road onto
Schimmer Drive be 300’ west of the neighboring property and that a 6’ high chain-link fence be
placed on the east side of the gravel pit along Blaine Street. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Pielstick to postpone this decision to the first meeting in January
2006 to allow Mr. Hartman a chance to visit with the neighboring residents. Discussion was held
with regards of Hartman meeting with surrounding neighbors. Mr. Hartman asked that the City
Council to either “vote up or down” his request. Gilbert withdrew her motion and Pielstick
withdrew her second.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Pauly to amend the motion and allow Mr. Hartman a three year
permit at which time it would come back to council for further review. Discussion followed with
Mayor Vavricek stating this did not allow the operator time to recoup the costs associated with
starting a gravel operation.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Meyer to call the previous question. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Cornelius, Pauly, Walker, and Haase voted aye.
Councilmember’s Nickerson and Gilbert voted no. Motion adopted.
Upon roll call of the amendment of a three year permit, Councilmember’s Whitesides, Pielstick,
Gilbert, Nickerson, Cornelius, Pauly, Walker, and Haase voted aye. Councilmember Meyer
voted no. Motion adopted.
Upon roll call vote of the main motion with amendments Councilmember’s Whitesides,
Cornelius, and Pauly voted aye. Councilmember’s Meyer, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Walker,
and Haase voted no. Motion failed.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Gilbert to recess for 5 minutes was approved by the consensus of
the council at 9:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
City Attorney Doug Walker recommended the Council needed to make a motion with findings.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to deny the request of Richard and Patricia Hartman for a
Conditional Use Permit for sand and gravel operation located at 3812 South Blaine Street for the
following reasons:
· No urgent need for another pit at this time.
· Alternate sites will be less disruptive to established to established neighborhoods and
Hall County Park.
· Property can be developed in another fashion
· Does not promote health, safety, welfare of the community.
· Does not protect against blight and depreciation.
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· Is not generally harmonious with surrounding neighborhoods.
Upon roll call vote, Councilmember’s Meyer, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Pauly, Walker, and
Haase vote aye. Councilmember’s Whitesides and Cornelius voted no. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2005-313 – Approving Funding of Economic Development Request.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Cornelius to approve Resolution #2005-313. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Councilmember Gilbert thanked the EDC for all their hard
work.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of October 12, 2005
through October 25, 2005, for a total amount of $3,351,835.44. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G2
Approving Appointment of Dean Peg to Business Improvement
District #5 Board
The Mayor has submitted the appointment of Dean Peg to complete the term of Steve
Rasmussen who has resigned to the Business Improvement District #5 Board. This
appointment would become effective immediately, upon approval by City Council and would
expire on December 31, 2006. Approval is recommended.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G3
Approving Re-Appointment of Roger Bullington and Appointment
of John Hoggatt to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation
The Mayor has submitted the reappointment of Roger Bullington to the Grand Island
Facilities Corporation. This appointment would become effective December 1, 2005, upon
approval by City Council and would expire November 30, 2008. Approval is recommended.
The Mayor also has submitted the appointment of John Hoggatt to replace Dee Price to the
Grand Island Facilities Corporation. This appointment would become effective December 1,
2005, upon approval by City Council and would expire November 30, 2008. Approval is
recommended.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item G4
Approving Request of Jack Henry, 4840 Baker Avenue for Liquor
Manager Designation for Indian Head Golf Course, 4100 W.
Husker Highway
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Request of Jack Henry, 4840 Baker Avenue for Liquor
Manager Designation for Indian Head Golf Course, 4100
W. Husker Highway
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Jack Henry, 4840 Baker Avenue has submitted an application with the City Clerk’s
Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “C-17348”
Liquor License for Indian Head Golf Course, 4100 W. Husker Highway. This application
has been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports
have been received.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request.
2. Forward the request with no recommendation.
3. Take no action on the request.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request for a Liquor
Manager Designation.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request of Jack Henry, 4840 Baker Avenue for Liquor Manager
Designation in conjunction with the Class “C-17348” Liquor License for Indian Head
Golf Course, 4100 W. Husker Highway..
Item G5
#2005-315 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement
Located at 4250 Old Potash Highway (Lee J. and Sherry A.
Newport)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-2.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-315
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Lee J.
Newport and Sherry A. Newport, husband and wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities
and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 8, 2005, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement through a part of the Southeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (SE1/4, SW1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M., all in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the ten (10.0) foot by
twenty (20.0) foot easement being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot One (1) Block One (1) of Dale Roush
Subdivision thence west on the north line of Old Potash Highway for a distance of twenty
(20.0) feet thence north on a line perpendicular to the north line of Old Potash Highway for
a distance of ten (10.0) feet thence east on a line ten (10.0) feet north of and parallel to the
north line of Old Potash Highway for a distance of twenty (20.0) feet to the west line of Lot
One (1) Block One (1) of Dale Roush Subdivision thence south on the west line of Lot
One (1) Block One (1) of Dale Roush Subdivision for a distance of ten (10.0) feet to the
point of beginning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Lee J. Newport and Sherry A. Newport, husband and
wife, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2005-316 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement
Located at 108 Arapahoe Avenue (Gaylen & Kim Sprague)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-316
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Gaylen
Sprague and Kim Sprague, husband and wife, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and
appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 8, 2005, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement through a part of Lot One (1), Block One (1), Dale
Roush Subdivision in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the ten (10.0) foot wide easement
being more particularly described as follows:
Being the south ten (10.0) feet of Lot One (1), Block One (1) of Dale Roush Subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Gaylen Sprague and Kim Sprague, husband and wife,
on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2005-317 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement
Located at 2836 & 2838 Cross Pointe Drive; Lot 11 North Pointe
Subdivision (The Meadows Apartment Homes LLC)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-4.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-317
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from The
Meadows Apartment Homes, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 8, 2005, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement through a part of Lot Eleven (11), North Pointe
Subdivision in the city of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, the easement being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot Eleven (11); thence running northwesterly
along the southerly line of said Lot Eleven (11), a distance of One Hundred Thirty Eight and
Twenty Six Hundredths (138.26) feet, to a point on the easterly line of an existing Fifteen
(15.0) foot wide easement; thence running northerly along the easterly line of said existing
Fifteen (15.0) foot wide easement, a distance of Five and Eleven Hundredths (5.11) feet,
to a point Five (5.0) feet northerly of the southerly line of said Lot Eleven (11); thence
running southeasterly parallel with and Five (5.0) feet northerly of the southerly line of said
Lot Eleven (11), a distance of One hundred Forty Four and Fifteen Hundredths (144.15)
feet, to a point on the southeasterly line of said Lot Eleven (11); thence running
southwesterly along the southeasterly line of said Lot Eleven (11), a distance of Six and
Ninety Five Hundredths (6.95) feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.016 acres
more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from The Meadows Apartment Homes, L.L.C., a Nebraska
limited liability company, on the above-described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2005-318 - Approving Bid Award for 47,000 GVW Dump Truck;
Street and Transportation Division of the Public Works
Department
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Dale Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Bid Award for One Minimum 47,000 GVW
Dump Truck
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On October 21, 2005 the Street & Transportation Division of the Public Works
Department advertised for bids for the purchase of a Minimum 47,000 GVW Dump
Truck. Funds for the dump truck were in the approved 2005/2006 budget.
Discussion
Fifteen bids were received and opened on October 31, 2005. The Street & Transportation
Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City
Attorney’s Office have reviewed the bids that were received. The Wick’s Sterling Truck
with the Crysteel Body was the only truck that met all specifications. A summary of the
bids is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Total Bid
1. Wick’s Sterling Trucks
Omaha, NE
Noted $67,778.00
2. Wick’s Sterling Trucks
Omaha, NE
None $67,815.00
3. Tom Dinsdale
Grand Island, NE
Noted $68,548.00
4. Tom Dinsdale
Grand Island, NE
Noted $68,585.00
5. Wick’s Sterling Trucks
Omaha, Ne
Noted $68,724.00
6. Tom Dinsdale
Grand Island, NE
Noted $69,494.00
7. Nebraska Truck Center
Grand Island, NE
Noted $71,664.00
8. Nebraska Truck Center
Grand Island, NE
Noted $71,701.00
9. Nebraska Peterbilt
Grand Island, NE
Noted $72,443.00
10. Nebraska Peterbilt
Grand Island, NE
Noted $72,476.00
11. Nebraska Truck Center
Grand Island, NE
Noted $72,610.00
12. Nebraska Peterbilt
Grand Island, NE
Noted $73,352.00
13. Hansen International
Grand Island, NE
Noted $74,108.91
14. Hansen International
Grand Island, NE
Noted $74,145.91
15. Hansen International
Grand Island, NE
Noted $75,054.91
There are sufficient funds for this purchase in Account No. 10033501-85625.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve the purchase of the Dump Truck from Wick’s
Sterling Trucks, Inc. of Omaha, NE in the amount of $67,815.00.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of the Dump
Truck in the amount of $67,815.00 from Wick’s Sterling Trucks, Inc. of Omaha, NE.
Sample Motion
Approve the purchase of the Dump Truck.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: October 31, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: (1) Minimum 47,000 GVW Dump Truck
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $88,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 10033501-85625
PUBLICATION DATE: October 21, 2005
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 6
SUMMARY
Bidder: Wick’s Sterling Trucks Hansen International Truck, Inc.
Omaha, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: None Noted
Bid Price: $67,815.00 Crysteel Body $74,145.91 Crysteel Body
Alternate Bid: $67,778.00 Galion Body $74,108.91 Galion Body
Alternate Bid: $68,724.00 Henderson Body $75,054.91 Henderson Body
Bidder: Nebraska Peterbilt Tom Dinsdale Chevy Cadillac & GMC
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $72,443.00 $69,494.00 Henderson Body
Alternate Bid: $72,476.00 $68,548.00 Galion Body
Alternate Bid: $73,352.00 Henderson Body $68,585.00 Crysteel Body
Bidder: Nebraska Truck Center, Inc.
Grand Island, NE
Exceptions: Noted
Bid Price: $71,664.00 Galion Body
Alternate Bid: $72,610.00 Henderson Body
Alternate Bid: $71,701.00 Tipper Body
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Scott Johnson, Street Superintendent
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Bud Buettner, Assist. PW Director
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1034
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-318
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) Minimum 47,000
GVW Dump Truck for the Street and Transportation Division of the Public Works Department, according
to plans and specifications on file with the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Wick's Sterling Trucks of Omaha, Nebraska, submitted a bid in accordance
with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements
contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $67,815.00; and
WHEREAS, such bid is below the estimate for such vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Wick's Sterling Trucks of Omaha,
Nebraska, in the amount of $67,815.00 for one (1) minimum 47,000 GVW dump truck with a Crysteel
Body is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2005-319 - Approving Installation of a Stop Sign on 17th Street at
the Intersection with Walnut / State Street
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Installation of a Stop Sign on 17th Street at the
Intersection with Walnut / State Street
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
Council action is required for the installation of Stop signs.
Discussion
Northbound traffic on Walnut Street stops at the intersection. East bound traffic on 17th
Street currently has a yield sign posted at the intersection. Traffic on eastbound 17th
Street should be required to stop in order to improve safety.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Approve the installation of a Stop Sign on 17th Street at the intersection with Walnut /
State Street.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council pass a resolution to install a Stop Sign on 17th
Street at the intersection with Walnut / State Street.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the installation of the Stop Sign.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-319
WHEREAS, the City Council, by authority of Section 22-27 of the Grand Island City
Code, may by resolution regulate motor vehicle traffic upon the streets of the City of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to improve traffic safety where 17th Street, State Street and
Walnut Street intersect; and
WHEREAS, eastbound traffic on 17th Street currently has a yield sign posted at the
intersection;
WHEREAS, northbound traffic on Walnut Street currently has a stop sign posted a the
intersection; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that both the eastbound traffic on 17th Street and the
northbound traffic at Walnut Street be required to stop before entering such intersection; and
WHEREAS, it is in the city's best interests to effectuate such changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that
1. A stop sign be installed on 17th Street, requiring eastbound traffic to stop prior to entering
the intersection with State Street and Walnut Street.
2. A stop sign be installed on Walnut Street, requiring northbound traffic to stop prior to
entering the intersection with State Street and 17th Street.
3. The Street Department is hereby directed to install such signs to regulate traffic as outlined
above.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2005-320 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - Along the
East Side of Webb Road just South of Whitecloud Road (Wenzl,
Inc.)
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-5.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-320
WHEREAS, a public utility easement is required by the City of Grand Island, from Wenzl,
Inc., a Nebraska corporation, to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair public utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 8, 2005, for the purpose of
discussing the proposed acquisition of an easement and right-of-way through a part of the North Half
(N1/2) of Fractional Section Thirty (30), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th
P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, the westerly line of the fifteen (15.0) foot wide easement and right-of-way
being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point being thirty three (33.0) feet east and thirty three (33.0) feet south of
the northwest corner of the North Half (N1/2) of Fractional Section Thirty (30), Township
Twelve (12) North, Range Nine (9) West, said point being the intersection of the easterly
right-of-way line of Webb Road and the southerly right-of-way line of Whitecloud Road;
thence southerly along the easterly right-of-way line of said Webb Road, a distance of nine
hundred thirty seven and three tenths (937.3) feet to a point on the northerly line of a tract
of land described in Deed Book 164, Page 512, recorded in the Hall County Register of
Deeds office.
The above-described easement and right-of-way containing 0.032 acres, more or less, as
shown on the plat dated October 24, 2005, marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island be, and hereby is,
authorized to acquire a public utility easement from Wenzl, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, on the above-
described tract of land.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2005-321 - Approving Western Area Power Administration
(WAPA) Revisions to Contract - Utilities Department
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; DaleShotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Revision of Exhibits to Western Area Power
Administration Contract
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) markets electrical power and energy
from the hydroelectric dam projects on the Missouri River. Grand Island entered into a
purchase contract with the predecessor organization of WAPA in 1970. The Contract,
WAPA Number 90-BAO-413, was renewed, with modifications in 1991 and again in
1999. This Contract extends through December 31, 2020.
The Contract contains provisions for WAPA, under certain circumstances, to reduce the
allotment of power and energy, otherwise known as Contract Rate of Delivery (CROD),
to customers. Those “circumstances” include new projects, changes in allocation of
water resources, changes in river hydrology or river operations. Recently there have been
extensive negotiations and court proceedings involving several states and federal
agencies regarding the competing interests of recreation, barge traffic use and the
maintenance of habitat for the endangered species utilizing the Missouri River Basin.
Grand Island has received notice that the Rate of Delivery will be reduced by 0.164%
during the summer months and 0.216% during the winter months. WAPA requests that
Grand Island acknowledge this reduction through execution of Revision 3 of Exhibit A
and Revision 2 of Exhibit B.
Discussion
Revised Exhibit A provides the maximum hourly summer and winter delivers, while
reaffirming WAPAs conditional right to impose further reductions. Revised Exhibit B
provides the monthly rates of delivery for power and energy to Grand Island. Both
Exhibits are within the bounds of the existing contract.
WAPA provides approximately 5% of Grand Island’s electrical needs. A 0.2% reduction
of this 5% will not have a major impact on the overall cost of power to Grand Island or a
major impact on the Electric Department’s ability to serve customers. Platte Generating
Station will be used to pick up the small reduction in energy. This reduction in the
Contract Rate of Delivery is contractually authorized. The revisions provide Grand
Island with the revised CROD. WAPA requests formal acknowledgement of these
revisions.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue, in which case the revisions will still become
effective by the existing contract.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the proposed Exhibit A,
Revision 3 and Exhibit B, Revision 2 to the WAPA Contract No. 90-BAO-413.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve acceptance of proposed Exhibit A, Revision 3 and Exhibit B, Revision
2 to the WAPA Contract No. 90-BAO-413.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-321
WHEREAS, since 1970, the City of Grand Island has purchased firm power and
associated energy from the federal hydroelectric projects on the Missouri River, the federal bureau tasked
with the operation and administration of the hydroelectric projects in the Western Area Power
Administration (WAPA); and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 1991, the original contract was replaced with Contract No. 90-
BAO-413, which will expire on December 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the contract contains provisions for WAPA, under certain conditions, to
reduce the allotment of power and energy, otherwise known as Contract Rate of Delivery (CROD) to
customers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has received notice that the Rate of Delivery will be
reduced by 0.164% during the summer months and 0.216% during the winter months; and
WHEREAS, WAPA requests that the City of Grand Island acknowledge this reduction
through the execution of Revision 3 of Exhibit A and Revision 2 of Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, both exhibits are within the bounds of the existing contract, and such
reductions will not have a major impact on the overall cost of power to Grand Island or a major impact on
the Electric Department's ability to serve its customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Exhibit A, Revision 3 and Exhibit B, Revision 2 to
the Western Area Power Administration Contract No. 90-BAO-413 are hereby approved and accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such revised exhibits on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2005-322 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for
Modular Home Design/Build at Heartland Public Shooting Park
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Certificate of Final Completion-Modular Home
Design/Build at Heartland Public Shooting Park
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian, Parks and Recreation Director
Background
A Purchase Order was issued to Lockhart Homes for the design/build of a home for the
Superintendent at the Heartland Public Shooting Park.
Discussion
The project has been completed as per the purchase order.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the final acceptance for the
work contracted.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve certificate of final completion.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-322
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Grand Island has issued his
Certificate of Final Completion for Modular Home Design/Build at the Heartland Public Shooting Park,
certifying that Lockhart Homes of Grand Island, Nebraska, under contract dated June 14, 2005, has
completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director recommends the acceptance of the final
completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with the Parks and Recreation Director's
recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Parks and Recreation Director's Certificate of
Final Completion for Modular Home Design/Build at the Heartland Public Shooting Park is hereby
confirmed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2005-323 - Approving Renewal of Lease Agreement with Scott
and Lisa Norton dba Health Plex Fitness Center
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Paustian
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steve Paustian, Park and Recreation Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Approving Renewal of Lease Agreement with Scott and
Lisa Norton to manage the Grand Island Racquet Center
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Steve Paustian
Background
For the past ten years Scott and Lisa Norton have managed the Grand Island Racquet
Center. Their involvement has allowed for the facility to continue operating without tax
subsidy. While the facility remains under utilized those that take advantage of the facility
are enjoying it.
Discussion
Until such time as the City or other group provides a proposal to increase the utilization
of the facility the current arrangement remains satisfactory.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council renew the contract of Scott and Lisa
Norton to run the Racquet Center.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve lease agreement with Scott and Lisa Norton dba the Health Plex
Fitness Center.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
November 3, 2005 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2005-323
WHEREAS, on August 4, 1997, by Resolution 97-215, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved and authorized Scott and Lisa Norton, doing business as Health Plex Fitness
Center, to manage and operate the Racquet Center in Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the parties have expressed an interest in entering into a new lease
arrangement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been prepared by the City Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Lease Agreement by and between the City and
Scott and Lisa Norton, doing business as Health Plex Fitness Center, to manage and operate the Racquet
Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 8, 2005.
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item H1
Consideration of the Request of Jeff D. Leo dba Bud's Roadhouse,
2710 Diers Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item H2
Consideration of Annexation for Property Located East of
Engleman Road and South of Old Potash Highway and Refer to
the Regional Planning Commission
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity, AICP Hall County Regional Planning
Director
Meeting: November 8, 2005
Subject: Annexation of Property South Old Potash Highway and
East of Engleman Road
Item #’s: H-2
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP Hall County Regional Planning
Director
Background
A request has been received to consider annexation of property located south of Old
Potash Highway on the east side of Engleman Road. The owners of this property are
anticipating development of the property and requesting that the city bring it into the
corporate limits. This property is contiguous with the Grand Island Municipal limits.
Discussion
Nebraska Revised Statute §16-117 provides for the process of annexation the first step of
which is for the Mayor and City Council to refer the matter to the Regional Planning
Commission for a recommendation. This will be followed by the process as outlined in
the attached
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Refer the annexation request to the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
2. Choose not to refer the annexation request to the Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council refer this request for annexation to the
Hall County Regional Planning Commission for a recommendation.
Sample Motion
Move to refer this request for annexation to the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission for a recommendation.
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of October 26, 2005
through November 8, 2005
The Claims for the period of October 26, 2005 through November 8, 2005 for a total amount
of $2,368,834.78. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council