09/22/2009 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 22, 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 September 8, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on September 2, 2009.
Mayor Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Councilmember's
were present: Meyer, Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Nickerson, and Zapata.
Councilmember Gericke was absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Mary Lou Brown,
City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, 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 Miranda Baxter and Andres Bamboa along with Board Member Randy See. Mayor
Hornady mentioned a fund Raiser scheduled for Thursday, September 24th for Juvenile Diabetes
and events taking place at the Nebraska Nature & Visitors Center on Saturday, September 26th
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director for 35 Years of Service with the City
of Grand Island. The Mayor and City Council recognized Utilities Department Director Gary
Mader for 25 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Mr. Mader was present for the
recognition and thanked the council and utility employees for their support.
Proclamation "Public Power Week" October 4-10, 2009. Mayor Hornady proclaimed the week
ofOctober 4-10, 2009 as "Public Power Week" Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director was
present to receive the proclamation.
Proclamation "Community Planning Month" October 2009. Mayor Hornady proclaimed the
month of October 2009 as "Community Planning Month". Chad Nabity, Regional Planning
Director was present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Pubhc Hearing on the Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens' Review Committee (CRC). Dehn
Renter, CRC Chairman, 1820 N. Sherman Court gave the semi-annual report for the Citizens'
Review Committee. Mentioned was the intent of CRC to bring new businesses and jobs to Grand
Island for future growth. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing for Program Income Reuse Funds Guidelines for Housing. Joni Kuzma,
Community Development Administrator reported that the Community Development Division
administers Program Income Reuse Funds for activities that rehabilitate or support housing
within Community Development Block Grand (CDBG) project area boundaries. The proposed
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Reuse Plan had been updated to reflect compliance with the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9239 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
#9240 -Consideration of Amendment to Ordinance No. 9232; Vacation of a Portion of
the Public Alley Located in Rollins Second 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 these ordinances 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.
Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director reported that Ordinance #9239 was the salary
ordinance that was discussed at the September 8, 2009 City Council meeting setting the wages
for the upcoming fiscal year. Explained was the salary survey results and implementation for
non-union employees.
Discussion was held on step movements, budget authority, cities included in the array, and
comparability of work duties.
Motion by Meyer, second by Dugan to approve Ordinance #9239.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9239 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Meyer, Niemann,
Gilbert, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted
no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9239 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Meyer, Niemann,
Gilbert, Carney, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted
no. voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9239 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9240 -Consideration of Amendment to Ordinance No. 9232; Vacation of a Portion of
the Public Alley Located in Rollins Second Subdivision
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that on September 8, 2009 City Council approved
Ordinance No. 9232 which vacated the public alley between Lot One (1), Block Nine (9) and Lot
Ten (10), Block Nine (9) in Rollins Addition had an incorrect legal description for the alley
vacation due to the area being resubdivided.
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Motion by Dugan, second by Zapata to approve Ordinance #9240.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9240 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 #9240 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 #9240 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-4 was removed for further discussion. Motion
by Zapata, second by Ramsey to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-4. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 8, 2009 City Council Regular Meeting
Approving Garbage Permits for Central Waste Disposal, Clark Brothers Sanitation, Heartland
Disposal, Mid-Nebraska Disposal and Refuse Permits for Full Circle, O'Neill Transportation and
Equipment, and Scott's Haulin>;.
Approving Request from Bobby L. Washington, 214 North Custer for Liquor Manager
Designation for Pizza Hut, 1608 South Locust Street.
#2009-230 -Approving Program Income Reuse Funds Guidelines for Housing.
#2009-231 -Approving Neighborhood Stabilization Community Development Block Grant
Program Guidelines.
#2009-232 -Approving Bid Award for Bottom and Fly Ash Structure Painting -Platte
Generating Station with F & H Companies of Wichita, Kansas in an Amount of $117,446.00.
#2009-233 -Approving Bid Award for Natural Gas Supply to Burdick Station with Seminole
Energy Services of Holdrege, Nebraska.
#2009-234 -Approving Termination of Contract for Mercury Monitor Emissions with Sick
Maihak, Inc. of Bloomington, Minnesota.
#2009-235 -Approving Negotiated Bid Amount for Burdick Controls Computer Upgrade -
2009 with Metso Automation of Lansdale, Pennsylvania in an Amount of $195,265.00.
#2009-236 -Approving Demolition and Disposal of Concrete for the Anaerobic Digestion Site
at the Waste Water Treatment Plant with Hooker Brothers Construction Co. of Grand Island
Nebraska in an Amount of $31,500.00.
#2009-237 - A~~roving Amendment to Resolution #2009-217; Change Order Number 3 for
Capital Avenue Widening, Street Improvement District #1256 with The Diamond En ing, Bering
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Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $141 330.31 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $3,903,955.74.
#2009-238 -Approving Amendment to the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan
#2009-239 -Approving Purchase Agreement for SelfCheck Machine Self Pay Components with
SirsiDynix in an Amount of $26,508.00.
#2009-229 -Approving Semi-Annual Report by the Citizens' Review Committee on the
Economic Development Program Plan.
Motion by Haase, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2009-229 with the addition of the
EDC Report and Financial Document. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUEST S AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Jeanie Bartz to Amend the Park Plan for Kingswood Estates
Mobile Park Located at 2323 Bellwood Drive. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
reported that this request would modify the park plan for Kingswood Estates Mobile Home Park
to allow for the conversion of ten existing manufactured home sites into recreational vehicle
sites.
Discussion was held regarding restrictions and setbacks, connections to water, sewer and utility.
Mr. Lewis explained these lots had water, sewer, and utility as they were for manufactured
homes and all regulations regarding the City Code would apply.
Motion by Meyer, second by Niemann to approve the request from Jeanie Bartz to amend the
Park Plan for Kingswood Estates Mobile Home Park located at 2323 Bellwood Drive. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2009-240 -Consideration of Approving Funding of Economic Development Request. Mary
Lou Brown, Finance Director reported this was the annual funding request from the Economic
Development Corporation in the amount of $350,000.00 which was budgeted.
Marlan Ferguson, EDC President updated the Mayor and Council on the commitment of EDC to
promote job growth in Grand Island. The 2009-2010 budget was discussed.
Motion by Haase, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2009-240 with the addition of the
Financial Report. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the period of September 9, 2009
through September 22, 2009, for a total amount of $4,442.551.74. Unanimously approved.
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Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the Period of September 9, 2009
through September 22, 2009 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for a total amount of
$2,100.00. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Ramsey to approve the Claims for the Period of August 12, 2009
through September 22, 2009 for the State Fair Recreation Building for a total amount of
$4,000.00. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Meyer, second by Nickerson to adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. for the purpose of an update concerning IBEW Union
Negotiations. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to return to Regular
Session at 8:35 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk