September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting (Time TBD)
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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 hand-in a Speaker Card to the Clerk. 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. City Codes Director Report
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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. Claims & Payables Reports
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Draft Minutes of September 1, 2026, City Council Meeting
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6. Mayor Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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6.A. Appoint Darren Daum and Matt Koranda to the Seward Volunteer Fire Department Roster
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6.B. Appoint Jordan Diedrich (Replaces Jonathan Jank) to the Seward Rail Campus Committee for Remainder of Term
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6.C. Re-Appoint Pat Coldiron to the LB840 Application Review Board for a 3-Year Term
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of a Seward Foundation Application:
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1.A. Seward Kiwanis - Dolly Parton Imagination Library - $2,500
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2. Consideration of a Claim from Kenny Pekarek, 460 S Evergreen Dr., for Personal Property Damage in the Amount of $115.00 - City Administrator Butcher
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3. Consideration of an Open Burn Permit for Fairway Woods, Phase II - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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4. Consideration of a Bulk Fuel Permit for Proposed Walmart Gas Station - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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5. Items Related to the Wellness Center - Executive Director Brase
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5.A. Discussion and Consideration about Implementation of Charging Sales Tax
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5.B. Discussion and Consideration of a Scholarship Award Process
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6. Consideration of an Amendment to the Agreement with The Schemmer Associates for Design Engineering Services for the 2nd Street Lift Station Temporary Treatment Project in the Amount of $14,300.00 - City Engineer Oneby
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7. Consideration of an Amendment to a Lease Agreement with AT&T Mobility Corporation for Installation of Communication Equipment at the 500,000-Gallon Water Tower - City Engineer Oneby
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8. Consideration of a Construction Contract with Watts Electric Co. in the Amount of $402,431.19 for the E Hillcrest Drive Underground Circuit Relocation Project - City Administrator Butcher
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9. Consideration of a Funding Agreement with the Seward County Chamber & Economic Development Parternship for FY27 - Megan Forbes, SCCDP
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10. Consideration of a Resolution to Designate City Items as Surplus - City Clerk Bargmann
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11. Consideration of a Proposal from Miller Painting & Decorating, Inc. for Dowding Pool Maintenance in the Amount of $105,732.00 - City Administrator Butcher
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12. Consideration of Designation of City Administrator Butcher as the Certified Individual to Review Sales and Use Tax Information - 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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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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