CITY OF FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA

COUNCIL AGENDA              

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011, 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.      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 February 15, 2011.

2.      Approval of claims.

D.      CURRENT BUSINESS

1.   Presentation by Tim Moll with Rembolt Ludtke LLP regarding tax increment financing

      pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Act.

2.   Consider directing Hanna:Keelan to perform a blight study as it relates to   

      Redevelopment Area #4 considered for tax increment financing project.  Fees to be    paid and deposited with the City of Fairbury by the developer.

   3.   Consider authorizing Mayor Ward to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fairbury and the Communications Workers of America (AFL-CIO for the term of October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2013.

4.       Consider authorizing Mayor Ward to sign the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the City of Fairbury and the Communications Workers of America (AFL-CIO) effective October 1, 2010.

5.      Consider authorizing Mayor Ward to sign the Agreement and Withdrawal of Grievance between the City of Fairbury and the Communications Workers of America (AFL-CIO) effective October 1, 2010.

6.  Consider request from Fairbury Chamber of Commerce to block off 4th Street between E Street and F Street from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2011 for the Shamrock Shuffle/5K Run/Walk.

 E.     RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1.      Ordinance No. 3006:  AN ORDINANCE SETTING CERTAIN SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES COVERED BY IBEW AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.

2.      Ordinance No. 3007:  AN ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES FOR CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES COVERED BY CWA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.

F.  REPORTS

1.      City Administrator

2.      Mayor

3.      Committees

G.  MOTION TO ADJOURN