08/11/2009 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2009
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 August 11, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 5, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members
were present: Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Nickerson, Zapata and
Gericke. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk
RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Mary Lou Brown, Assistant City Attorney Wes Nespor, and
Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Hornady followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council
members Austin Witmer and Caitlynn Schwehn along with board member Elizabeth Kuta.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Life Saving Efforts. Mayor Hornady and Fire Chief Troy Hughes gave
certificates of recognition to Ashley Schmitz, Adam Pfeifer, Bob Samuelson, Tim Schirmer, and
the Doniphan QRT's who helped save the life of Cale Buhr, a 17 year old male student athlete on
May 12, 2009 when he suddenly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.
Also presented were certificates of recognition to Scott Kudera and Craig Tegeler for a second
event which occurred on May 15, 2009 when Adam Wright, a training officer from Meadow
Grove Fire Department became unresponsive. These people were thanked for their outstanding
efforts that successfully changed the destiny for two individuals.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4811 Gold Core Drive (Joseph &
Lori Brown). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility easement was needed at 4811
Gold Core Drive in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used to locate
underground primary cable and apad-mounted transformer to provide electric service to a new
bus storage and repair shop for Holiday Travel. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 731 Allen Drive (Hi~hway Motels
of Nebraska, Inc.). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility easement was needed at
731 Allen Drive in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used to place high
voltage underground cables and apad-mounted transformer to provide electric service to the new
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Holiday Inn Express currently being constructed. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2009-2010 City Sin lg e Budget. This item was pulled from the
agenda at the request of the Finance Director.
Public Hearing on Community Redevelopment Authority~CRA Budget. This item was pulled
from the agenda at the request of the Finance Director.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9228 -Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Animals
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
Ramsey second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Assistant City Attorney Wes Nespor reported Ordinance #9228 would amend Chapter 5 of the
Grand Island City Code -Animals to update rabies observation to mirror state law and
incorporate changes suggested by the Animal Advisory Board.
Motion by Meyer, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9228.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9228 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 #9228 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 Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9228 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda Item G-7 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Zapata, second by Meyer to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-7.. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving_Minutes of July 28 2009 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Re-Appointment of Doug Jensen to the Animal Advisory Board.
Approving Request from Kelsey Scoggins 103 West 22"d Street for Liquor Manager
Designation for the United Veterans Club 1914 West Capital Avenue.
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Approving- Request of Former Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. for Ratification of
Election of Board of Directors.
#2009-188 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 4811 Gold Core Drive
(Joseph & Lori Brown).
#2009-189 -Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 731 Allen Drive (Highway
Motels of Nebraska, Inc.).
#2009-191 -Approving Bid Award for One (1) 10" Raw Sewage Pump for the Wastewater
Division of the Public Works Department with Bert Gurney & Associates of Omaha, Nebraska
in an Amount of $29,095.00.
#2009-192 - ApprovingLContract with IES Industrial, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for Project
WWO50 Replacement SCADA System for Waste Water Treatment Plant in an Amount of
$433,769.00.
#2009-193 - Approving, Renewal of Contract for Employee Assistance Pro rgram (EAP Services
with Family Resources of Greater Nebraska, Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$14,475.00 for one year.
#2009-190 - Approving Pipeline Crossing and Encroachment Agreement at Husker Highway
and Union Pacific Railroad Crossing for Water Main Project 2009-W-3 - Alda Water Main
Project for aOne-time lease payment of $12,406.00. Gary Mader, Utilities Director answered
questions regarding construction costs, tap fees, liability insurance, future costs, and ownership
of the water line.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2009-190. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Meyer to approve the Claims for the period of July 29, 2009
through August 11, 2009, for a total amount of $2,524,456.65. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve the Claims for the period of July 29, 2009
through August 11, 2009 for State Fair Recreational Building in the amount of $13,700.00.
Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk