CITY OF FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA

COUNCIL AGENDA              

TUESDAY, September 6, 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 August 16, 2011.

2.      Approval of claims.

D.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.      Budget Hearing and Budget Summary for the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year. 

2.      Public Hearing concerning setting of the final tax request for 2011-2012 Fiscal Year for the General Fund at $493,079.00 and the Bond Fund at $206,355.00.          

E.     CURRENT BUSINESS

1.      Consider recommendation from the Board of Public Works (BOPW) to build 5 miles of line from Harbine to Ellis.

2.      Consider 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Budget.

3.      Consider an additional 1% increase in Restricted Funds Authority for the 2011-2012 budget for the City of Fairbury.

4.      JEO presentation regarding the City of Fairbury’s dike system. 

5.      Consider Fairbury Airport Authority’s Tax Request of $33,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.

6.      Consider recommendation from the Public Works Committee regarding request from the Homecoming committee to have a bonfire on Thursday, September 22, 2011 behind the Community Building and barricading portions of the downtown area for a parade and pep rally on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. 

7.      Consider recommendation from the Public Works Committee for Central School to use different areas of the City Park on September 29, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for the annual Family Fall into Fitness Night and Bike Rodeo with barricades being placed at various locations in the City Park.  (Rain date October 4, 2011) 

8.      Consider authorizing Mayor Ward to sign the Outdoor Warning System Project Personal Property Lease Agreement between Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) and the City of Fairbury.

9.      Consider the Outdoor Warning System Project Rent/Match in the amount of $12,338.50 payable to SENDD by October 31, 2011.

10. Appoint Special Committee/Comprehensive Plan Review Committee regarding Development of New Comprehensive Plan.  Members: Mayor Homer Ward, Joseph Parker, Michael Beachler, Mick Hynek, Laura Bedlan, Chad Sprunk, Eric Voss, Sharyl Preston, Roger Bailey, Douglas Brown, Cathy Kleine, and Paul Schramm.

11. Consider salary of the City Administrator for 2011-2012.

12. Consider recommendation from the Housing Committee regarding CDBG – Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program – Award of Rehabilitation Construction Contract for Applicant #009 / 800 D Street.

13. Consider recommendation from the Housing Committee regarding CDBG – Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program – Award of Rehabilitation Construction Contract for Applicant #010 / 715 6^th Street.

14. Consider transferring $9,770.00 from the Keno Fund to the General Fund as well as transferring the same $9,770.00 from the General Fund to the Library Fund for the roof and gutters on the library.

F.     RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1.      Resolution No. 825 obligating LB840 funds to Ron Southwick at 425 D Street for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $3,000.00.

2.      Resolution No. 826 obligating LB840 funds to Ron Southwick at 328 5^th Street for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $3,000.00.

3.      Resolution No. 827 obligating LB840 funds to Ron Southwick at 320 5^th Street for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $3,000.00.

4.      Resolution No. 828 obligating LB840 funds to Ron Southwick at 318 5^th Street for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $2,953.66.

5.      Resolution No. 829 obligating LB840 funds to Ron Southwick at 316 5^th Street for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $3,000.00.

6.      Resolution No. 830 obligating LB840 funds to Ron Southwick at 312 5^th Street for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $2,357.14.

7.      Resolution No. 831 obligating LB840 funds to Ron Southwick at 312½ 5^th Street for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $3,000.00.

8.      Resolution No. 837 setting the 2011-2012 property tax request at $493,079.00 for the General Fund and $206,355.00 for the Bond Fund. 

9.      Resolution No. 838 authorizing the City of Fairbury/Board of Public Works to make preparations for the sale of the 1992 Ford 3 Ton Truck by means of taking sealed bids.

10. Resolution No. 839 obligating LB840 funds to Dr. Jeffrey John Johnson/Johnson Family Vision Care for a “Downtown Design Challenge Grant” in the amount of $3,000.00.

11. Ordinance No. 3012: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WARDS OF THE CITY OF FAIRBURY PURSUANT TO THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS, AND TO REPEAL ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.

12. Second Reading: Ordinance No. 3013: AN ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES COVERED BY IBEW AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.

13. Second Reading: Ordinance No. 3014: AN ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES FOR CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES COVERED BY CWA AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.

G.  REPORTS

1.      City Administrator

2.      Mayor

3.      Committees

H.  MOTION TO ADJOURN