February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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Rationale:
This is an Open Meeting of the Seward Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Seward abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of this meeting room facility as required. Disclosure of meeting recording processes is posted in the Meeting Room. Any citizen may address the Council regarding items included on the meeting agenda and are asked to complete and submit a Speaker Card to the Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will call speakers to the podium when the item is being considered. Presenters shall approach the podium, state their name & address for the Clerk’s record and are asked to limit remarks to five minutes. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor who shall determine by whom any appropriate response shall be made. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this Agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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ROLL CALL
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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Draft Minutes of January 21, 2025, City Council Meeting
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3. Mayor Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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3.A. Appoint Jo Ann Hoffman (replaces Wanda Lewis) to the Housing Authority for Remainder of Term
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of Seward Foundation Application:
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1.A. Seward Band Shell - Shade Covering - $10,000 Requested (Dr. Matt Dominy)
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2. Consideration of a Claim from Sherry Leising, 2273 308th, for Personal Property Damage in the Amount of $3,153.56 - City Administrator Butcher
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3. Presentation and Acceptance of Seward Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report - Fire Chief Mifflin
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4. Presentation and Acceptance of Seward Police Department Annual Report - Police Chief Peters
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5. Consideration of Approval of Farm Lease Agreements for a Term of Three Years - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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5.A. Tract 1 (NE of Dog Park) - 15 Acres, 22-11-3 - Chris Beckler
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5.B. Tract 2 (East of Karol Kay) - 32.41 Acres, 15-11-3 - Chris Beckler
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5.C. Tract 3 (N of Walker Substation) - 10 Acres, 29-11-3 - Mike Gerdes
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5.D. Tract 4 (Parade of Flags) - 29.48 Acres, 21-11-3 - Chris Beckler
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5.E. Tract 5 (NE of S 2nd Street & Izaak Walton Road) - 6 Acres, 28-11-3 - Gerald Schaben
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6. Consideration of a Voluntary Annexation Request (SECOND READING) for Lot 1, WCP Addition - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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7. Consideration of an Ordinance to Revise the Assistant Recreation Director and Wellness Lifeguard Job Titles - City Clerk Bargmann
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8. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Lease-Purchase Agreement with Cattle Bank & Trust for the Financing of a 2025 IHC/DSFT Pumper Tanker and Authorize the Mayor to Execute All Documents Related to the Financing Agreement - City Administrator Butcher
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9. Update on the Wellness Center - Executive Director Brase
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10. Consideration of a Request from City Administration for the Approval of Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages at the Electric Department Building (1345 River Street) to Celebrate Electric Superintendent Ruether's Retirement, Held on February 13, 2025 - City Administrator Butcher
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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STRATEGY SESSION
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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney Regarding Real Estate Interests - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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