CITY OF FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA

COUNCIL AGENDA              

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010, 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 August 3, 2010.

2.      Approval of claims.

3.      Approval of the July 2010 Reconciliation Report.

4.      Approval of the resignation of Judd Boeckner from the CDBG Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) Review Committee.

D.    PUBLIC HEARINGS 

1.      Public Hearing regarding a request for a Special Use Permit (SU-2010-04) from Bill and Priscilla Stelling to exceed the maximum square foot requirement for a building located in the R3 - High Density Residential Zoning District at 1507 G Street, legally described as South ½ of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 7, Gross Heirs Addition, City of Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska and as allowed under Article 5, Section 5.08, Special Provision 3 of the City of Fairbury Zoning Regulations – 2005 Edition.

2.      Public Hearing regarding a request for a Special Use Permit (SU-2010-05) from Thom Hunt to allow for an apartment located in the B1 – General Commercial Zoning District at 515 5^th Street, legally described as West 2/3 of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3, Block 26, Original Town, City of Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska and as allowed under Article 5, Section 5.10, 3i of the City of Fairbury Zoning Regulations – 2005 Edition.

3.      Public Hearing concerning “revised recommendations” for LB840 funds for a “Performance Based Grant” in the amount of $10,000.00 for the “Discs N Dat” project.

4.      Public Hearing concerning “revised recommendations” for a “CDBG – Economic Development Loan Fund (Reuse Loan)” in the amount of $5,000.00 for the “Discs N Dat” project.

5.      Set Public Hearing concerning setting of the final tax request for the 2010-2011

Fiscal Year for the General Fund and the Bond Fund.  (September 7)

6.      Set date of Budget Hearing and Budget Summary for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year.

(September 7)

E.      CURRENT BUSINESS

1.      Consider recommendation from the Planning Commission concerning a request for a Special Use Permit (SU-2010-04) from Bill and Priscilla Stelling to allow for the placement of an accessory building exceeding the 1,000 square foot requirement for a building located in the R3 – High Density Residential Zoning District; located at 1507 G Street.

2.      Consider recommendation from the Planning Commission concerning a request for a Special Use Permit (SU-2010-05) from Thom Hunt to allow for an apartment located in the B1 – General Commercial Zoning District; located at 515 5^th Street.

3.      Consider Fairbury Airport Authority’s Tax Request of $33,000.00 for Fiscal Year

2010-2011.

   4.   Presentation and consideration of McNish Park playground equipment renovation.   

         Presentation by Chelsey Smith.

   5.   Consider recommendation from the Public Works Committee regarding bids received on   2011 model cab and chassis 33,000 GVWR trucks.

6.      Consider recommendation from the Public Works Committee regarding bids received on 2011 model 13 yard refuse compaction unit.

7.      Consider request for a curb cut on 9^th Street for a driveway for Janice Judd - 902 H Street.

8.      Consider recommendations from the Economic Development Review Committee (LB840) for “Sweet Creations” project for a “Performance Based Grant” in the amount of $20,000.00 and set a public hearing.

9.      Consider Ronald Brackle’s plan to remove portions of the east half of the sidewalk located on F Street between 4^th and 5^th Streets and landscape the terrace as proposed.

10. Consider request from Robert Brackle to allow the sale and discharge of Consumer Class “C” Fireworks on December 30^th and 31^st of each year; in accordance with Legislative Bill 880.

11. Consider Volunteer Fire wages.

12. Consider Employment Agreement between the City of Fairbury and Joseph Parker, City Administrator.

F.     RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1.      Resolution No. 786 obligating LB840 Funds to “Discs N Dat” for a “Performance Based Grant” in the amount of $10,000.00 as revised by changes to specified conditions and to the recommendation by the Economic Development Review Committee.

2.      Resolution No. 787 obligating CDBG – Economic Development Loan Funds to “Discs N Dat” for a “direct (reuse) loan” in the amount of $5,000.00 as revised by changes to specified conditions and to the recommendation by the EDLF Review Committee.

G.  REPORTS

1.      City Administrator

2.      Mayor

3.      Committees

 H.  MOTION TO ADJOURN