CITY OF FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA

COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008, 7:30 p.m.          

All agenda items are for discussion and action will be taken as deemed appropriate.  The City Council reserves the right to go into executive session in accordance with Section 84-1410.

A.     CALL TO ORDER

1.      Pursuant to Section 84-1412(8) of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the entry of this meeting room and is available for viewing by the public.

2.      Administer oath of office to the newly elected Mayor for the City of Fairbury

     a.  Homer L. Ward

3.      Administer oath of office to the newly elected officials for the City of Fairbury.

a.      Kelly Davis – Councilperson Ward I

b.      Ronald R. Byrd – Councilperson Ward II

c.      Shirley Bender – Councilperson Ward III

d.      Douglas E. Brown – Councilperson Ward IV

4.      Roll Call

B.    SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS

Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located near the entrance of the meeting room.  If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided.  If the item is scheduled for a committee or Council meeting, notification of the date will be given.

C.    CONSENT AGENDA

1.      Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 2008.

2.      Approval of claims.

3.      Approval of the appointment of Kelly Davis to the Historic Preservation Commission for the Downtown Design Challenge Grant Program.

D.    CURRENT BUSINESS

1.      Nomination of President of the Fairbury City Council.

2.      Approval of the following appointments:

·        City Attorney

·        Deputy City Attorney

·        City Administrator

·        City Clerk/Treasurer

·        Street & Sanitation Superintendent/Parks & Recreation Director

·        Fire Chief

     Police Chief

·        Police Officers

                                                                                                                                      i.      Full Time Officers

                                                                                                                                    ii.      Part Time Officers

                                                                                                                                  iii.      Reserve Officers

·        Superintendent of Utilities

·        Building Inspector

·        Electrical Inspector – State of Nebraska

·        Plumbing Inspector

3.      Administer oath of office to the appointments made by the Mayor.

4.      Consideration of agreement between the City and Joseph F. Chilen as City Attorney for civil matters only.

5.      Consideration of Retainer Agreement between the City and Schwab & Bauer, P.C. with Linda Bauer to act as City Prosecutor.

6.      Consideration of Engagement Letter with Rembolt Ludtke LLP as Outside Counsel.

E.     RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1.      Resolution No. 707 authorizing the City Fire Chief Eric Voss to make preparations  

for the sale of the 1966 Model LF2-4229 Snorkel Truck by means of taking sealed bids.

     2.   Resolution No. 708 obligating LB840 funds to Tatro Chiropractic PC for a             

          Downtown Design Challenge Grant in the amount of $3,000.00.

F.  REPORTS

1.      City Administrator

2.      Mayor

3.      Committees

G.  MOTION TO ADJOURN