10/13/2009 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 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 October 13, 2009. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 7, 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 Zach Stauffer, Brandon Pfeifer, and Katrina Molholm. Mayor Hornady commented on
construction in front of City Hall on 1St Street. The Utilities Department is replacing a water
main.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Jeremy Watson, Audio/Visual Technician for Work Performed on Receiving the
"Savvy Award". The Mayor and City Council recognized Jeremy Watson, Audio/Visual
Technician for his work performed on receiving the "Savvy Award" from 3CMA. Public
Information Officer Wendy Meyer-Jerke explained the "Savvy Award". Mr. Watson created a
Fire Recruitment Video which gained national recognition through 3CMA. Mr. Watson was
present for the recognition. A short clip of the video was shown.
Proclamation "Disability Awareness Month" October, 2009. Mayor Hornady proclaimed the
month of October, 2009 as "Disability Awareness Month" Gayle Hahn and Danielle Redman
representing State Rehabilitation Council were present to recognize Terry Holcomb and Brad
Koza from Wal-Mart for their work with people with disabilities.
Proclamation `National Arts & Humanities Month" October, 2009. Mayor Hornady proclaimed
the month of October 2009 as "National Arts & Humanities Month". Tricia Beem, Assistant
Director/Group Sales with the Hall County Convention Visitors Bureau was present to receive
the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing ConcerningAcquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3815 Arch Avenue
(Preferred Pump & Equipment, LPG Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility
easement was needed at 3815 Arch Avenue in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used
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to locate underground primary cable and apad-mounted transformer to provide for increased
electrical load. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning_Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at Timberline Street and
Good Samaritan Place (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society) Gary Mader, Utilities
Director reported that a utility easement was needed at Timberline Street and Good Samaritan
Place in order to have access to install, upgrade, and maintain water lines and fire hydrants; to
repair power appurtenances, including high voltage cables and transformers. The easement for
Tracts 1, 3, and 4 would be used for underground primary cable and transformers to supply
electrical power to the Good Samaritan Complex. Tract 2 would be used for a public water line
and fire hydrant. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the West Side of
3515 Old Potash Highway - KIA Dealership (Melodee Anderson) Gary Mader, Utilities
Director reported that a utility easement was needed on the west side of 3515 Old Potash
Highway - KIA Dealership in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would be used to place
underground high voltage cable and apad-mounted transformer. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concernin;; Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3625 Old Potash
Highway (The County of Hall, Nebraskan Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility
easement was needed at 3625 Old Potash Highway in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would
be used to place underground high voltage cable and apad-mounted transformer. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-22, G-24, and G-28 were removed for further
discussion. Motion by Zapata, second by Ramsey to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-22, G-24, and G-28. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 22, 2009 City Council Regular Meeting_
Approving Appointments of Mindy Gilbertson and Melissa DeLaet to the Community
Development advisory Board.
#2009-241 -Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2010.
#2009-242 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival in an
Amount of Approximately $300.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-243 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Crisis Center Inc in an Amount of
$9,600.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-244 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Area Council for
International Visitors in an Amount of $800.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
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#2009-245 - Approvin>? Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Hall County Convention
& Visitors Bureau in an Amount of $8,000.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-246 -Approving Agreement for Funding with Izaak Walton Kids Fishin Derby in an
Amount of $1,600.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-247 - Approvinl? Agreement for Funding with Hope Harbor in an Amount of $3 600 00
Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-248 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Multicultural Coalition in
an Amount of $8,000.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-249 -Approving Agreement for Funding with Senior Citizens Industries Inc in an
Amount of $12,000.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-250 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Clean Community System in an
Amount of $20,000.00. Councilmember Meyer voted no.
#2009-251 -Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3815 Arch Avenue
(Preferred Pump & Equipment LPG
#2009-252 -Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at Timberline Street and Good
Samaritan Place (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society,Z
#2009-253 -Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located Along the West Side of 3515
Old Potash Highway - KIA Dealership (Melodee Anderson
#2009-254 -Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3625 Old Potash Hi hway
(The County of Hall, Nebraska/Hornady).
#2009-255 -Approving Award of En ing eerin>; Services Contract for Burdick Unit 2 Generator
Breaker to Black and Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri in an Amount not to exceed $84 600 00
#2009-256 - Approvin.>; Change Order #1 for Coal Storage Expansion Project at PGS - 2009
with The Diamond En ineerin~pany of Grand Island, Nebraska for a reduction of
$17,423.27 and a Revised Contract Amount of $219,679.81.
#2009-257 -Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services for the 2009/2010 Winter
Season with The Diamond En ing Bering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the following
amounts: Front End Loaders - $135.00 per hour; Motor Graders - $155.00 per hour and Hauling
Snow - $115.00 per hour.
#2009-258 -Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement Project No. 2009-P-3• First Street
from Clark Street to Eddy Street (Eastbound US Highway 30) with The Diamond En ineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $95,206.60.
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#2009-259 - Approving Bid Award for 47 000 GVW Dump Truck for Streets Division of the
Public Works Department with Hansen International Truck Inc of Grand Island Nebraska in an
Amount of $82,820.00.
#2009-261 -Approving Storm Water Management Plan Program Grant Application
#2009-263 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the 2009 Asphalt Resurfacing
Project No. 2009-AC-1 with J.LL. Asphalt Paving Company of Grand Island Nebraska
#2009-264 -Approving Award of Proposal for En ing Bering Services Related to Aeration Basin
Improvements with Black & Veatch Corporation of Kansas City Missouri in an Amount of to
exceed $384,000.00.
#2009-265 -Approving Bid Award for Improvement Project 2010-WWTP-1 for Construction of
Sludge Storage Facility at the Waste Water Treatment Plant with Chief Construction Co of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $395,483.31.
#2009-267 -Approving Bid Award for Furnishing and Installation of Ball Field Lighting at
Veterans Athletic Field Complex with Ensley Electrical Services Inc of Grand Island Nebraska
in an Amount of $231,277.00.
#2009-268 -Approving the Following Financial Institutions List for Public Funds: Wells Fargo
Bank Nebraska, N.A.• U. S. Bank• TierOne• Union Bank and Trust Co • Nebraska Public Agency
Investment Trust (NPAIT)• Smith Hayes Financial Services Corporation• ICMA Retirement
Corp.; A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.; Ameritas Investment Corp.• Home FederaUGrand Island• The
Equitable Building and Loan Association; Platte Valley State Bank & Trust Company Five
Points; Bank of New York Mellon; Cornerstone; and Exchange Bank.
#2009-269 -Approving Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Professional
Services for the Evaluation and Recommendation, Design Installation and Integration of a
Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) System at WWTP with Huffman En ineering
of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $7,800.00.
#2009-270 -Approving Contract for Third Party Administrative Services for Section 125 Plan
with TASC of Madison Wisconsin in an Amount of $3.50 Per Plan Participant Per Month with
an Annual Renewal Fee of $200 in Years Two and Three and Administration of the Run Out
Services for the Current Plan in an Amount of $1.50 Per Plan Participant Per Month.
#2009-260 -Approving Bid Award for Street Sweeper for the Streets Division of the Public
Works Department with Nebraska Environmental Products of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount
of $168,345.00. Discussion was held regarding the use of a Street Sweeper during the fall
months. Questions were asked if this purchase could wait until the spring.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Zapata to approve Resolution #2009-260. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember's Carney, Ramsey, and Zapata voted aye. Councilmember's Meyer, Niemann,
Gilbert, Haase, Dugan, and Nickerson voted no. Motion failed.
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Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to delay the purchase of the Street Sweeper until February
2010. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Niemann, Gilbert, Haase, Dugan, Ramsey, Zapata,
and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember's Meyer and Carney voted no. Motion adopted.
#2009-262 -Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for
Quiet Zone Improvements in an Amount not to exceed $12 600 00 and a Revised Agreement
Amount of $41,200.00. Public Works Director Steve Riehle explained how Amendment No. 1
related to the Quiet Zone Improvements.
Motion by Meyer, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2009-262. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2009-266 -Approving Contract with PoliceReports. US for On Line Accident Reports Police
Chief Steve Lamken commented on the benefits of a on line accident report system. Comments
by council was that this was awin-win situation.
Motion by Haase, second by Dugan to approve Resolution #2009-266. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2009-271 -Approving Change Order No. 1 for Grand Generation Center Kitchen Remodel
with Chief Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $2 229 00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $197,329.00. Paul Briseno, Assistant to the City Administrator
reported that on July 14, 2009 City Council approved a $193,100 bid award to Chief
Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska. The City would provide $140,000 and the
Grand Generation Center would fund the remainder of the project cost. Change Order No. 1
included the following: Relocation of Handicap Accessible Doors - $1,297.00; Relocate Existing
Gas Line - $847.00; and Adding a 6" Drain Line instead of a 4" - $85.00.
Motion by Meyer, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2009-271. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2009-272 -Approving Request for Service Pattern Change for Great Lakes Airlines. Michael
Olson, Executive Director of the Central Nebraska Regional Airport reported that the Hall
County Airport Authority was requesting a Service Pattern Change from Kansas City, Missouri
to Denver, Colorado with great Lakes Airlines. Due to the lack of enplanements from Grand
Island to Kansas City, Missouri and the decreased connecting flights the request was for a
Service Pattern Change to Denver, Colorado. The Department of Transportation requires the City
to concur with this request. Discussion was held concerning improving flight service out of
Grand Island. Mr. Olson commented that enplanement had increased.
Motion by Haase, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2009-272. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
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Motion by Dugan, second by Meyer to approve the Claims for the period of September 23, 2009
through October 13, 2009, for a total amount of $5,111,211.40. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Meyer to approve the Claims for the Period of September 23, 2009
through October 13, 2009 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for a total amount of
$5,571,51. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Meyer to approve the Claims for the Period of September 23, 2009
through October 13, 2009 for the State Fair Recreation Building for a total amount of $8,754.80.
Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk