1 00:00:01,740 --> 00:00:11,300 Thank you. 2 00:00:32,080 --> 00:00:41,280 Welcome to our meeting. The date is August 25, 2020. The time is 7 p.m. 3 00:00:41,280 --> 00:00:41,540 Again, 4 00:00:43,940 --> 00:00:46,820 this is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. 5 00:00:47,740 --> 00:00:51,500 The city of Grand Island advised by the Open Meetings Act in conducting business. 6 00:00:52,360 --> 00:00:57,960 A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in this room as required by state law. 7 00:00:59,360 --> 00:01:06,320 The city council may vote to go into closed session on any agenda item as allowed by state law. 8 00:01:07,480 --> 00:01:11,760 Now, I ask the you join us in the plays of allegiance to 9 00:01:16,650 --> 00:01:18,950 the flag of the United States 10 00:01:18,950 --> 00:01:26,010 of America, and to the green public for which it stands for one nation under God and 11 00:01:26,010 --> 00:01:29,210 indivisible with liberty, justice for all. 12 00:01:33,350 --> 00:01:35,790 The city clerk will now perform role call. 13 00:01:35,890 --> 00:01:41,230 Council member Sheared, Council member Stelk, President, Council member Conley, there's 14 00:01:41,230 --> 00:01:42,810 Council Member Nicholson, 15 00:01:43,130 --> 00:01:44,390 Council Member Brown, 16 00:01:45,250 --> 00:01:46,170 Council Member Hasi, 17 00:01:47,190 --> 00:01:48,370 Council Member Badosa, 18 00:01:49,190 --> 00:01:51,230 Council Member O'Neill, 19 00:01:52,930 --> 00:01:53,670 Council Member Pollack, 20 00:01:53,890 --> 00:01:54,290 will be absent, 21 00:01:54,850 --> 00:01:55,550 Council Member Lanford, 22 00:01:56,310 --> 00:01:57,190 and Mayor Steele. 23 00:01:59,550 --> 00:02:01,570 Individuals who have appropriate items, 24 00:02:02,350 --> 00:02:03,690 for city council consideration, 25 00:02:04,150 --> 00:02:05,130 should complete the request 26 00:02:05,130 --> 00:02:07,270 for future agenda items form, 27 00:02:07,530 --> 00:02:09,110 located at the information booth. 28 00:02:09,110 --> 00:02:16,610 If the issue can be handled administratively, without council action, notification will be provided. 29 00:02:17,170 --> 00:02:23,910 If the item is scheduled for a meeting or a study session, notification of the date will be given. 30 00:02:25,090 --> 00:02:28,650 Council members, do you wish to remove any of tonight's consent agenda items? 31 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:34,890 Hearing none, we shall continue. 32 00:02:36,410 --> 00:02:42,610 A sign-up sheet was available in the lobby for individuals wishing to provide input on any 33 00:02:42,610 --> 00:02:43,990 of tonight's agenda items. 34 00:02:44,750 --> 00:02:50,630 If you did not sign up to speak on an agenda item, please come forward, state your name, 35 00:02:50,870 --> 00:02:53,810 and the agenda topic on which you will be speaking. 36 00:03:04,090 --> 00:03:07,690 No one has come forward, so we shall continue. 37 00:03:07,690 --> 00:03:07,690 you. 38 00:03:09,940 --> 00:03:19,820 Today we learn the sad news that council member Mike Pollock passed away. Mike served 39 00:03:19,820 --> 00:03:29,420 on the city council since 2012. Before that he was employed by the city from September 40 00:03:29,420 --> 00:03:39,080 of 1981 to September of 2011. Finishing out his 30-year career as a fleet super 41 00:03:39,080 --> 00:03:48,700 advisor for two years in a row, Mike served as president of the Grand Island City Council. 42 00:03:50,620 --> 00:03:58,620 During that time, Mike and I worked hand in hand on business for the city and planning. 43 00:04:00,380 --> 00:04:11,580 Mike was instrumental and essential in seeing the need for a new fire station number 3, 44 00:04:12,300 --> 00:04:16,420 which we will dedicate on Thursday at 4 o'clock. 45 00:04:18,460 --> 00:04:26,760 It is a wonderful memorial to Mike that his dedication to community service will live on 46 00:04:26,760 --> 00:04:31,460 a fire station dedicated to serving those in need. 47 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:40,300 In addition to all the other improvements to Grand Island that we have seen during Mike 48 00:04:40,300 --> 00:04:42,540 Service on the City Council, 49 00:04:45,750 --> 00:04:51,390 Mike has worked for every city improvement that you have received, 50 00:04:51,630 --> 00:04:57,570 that you have seen over the past 15 years. 51 00:04:57,570 --> 00:04:59,490 That is remarkable. 52 00:05:02,100 --> 00:05:14,020 While Mike served on the city council, I got to know him as a man of sound advice and common sense, who is also an excellent friend to all of us. 53 00:05:14,500 --> 00:05:26,140 Mike and I met regularly when he was the council president, and I always knew that our meetings would be cheerful, helpful, uplifting, and productive. 54 00:05:27,420 --> 00:05:37,840 Mike was not only a great man, he was a true public servant who dedicated his life to improving 55 00:05:37,840 --> 00:05:38,800 Grand Island. 56 00:05:40,620 --> 00:05:48,640 When Mike spoke, everyone knew that what he had to say came from careful consideration, 57 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:58,900 long experience and a heartfelt desire to see grand island grow, thrive, and be a great 58 00:05:58,900 --> 00:05:59,960 place to live. 59 00:06:01,420 --> 00:06:11,780 The loss of Mike is the loss of a true and selfless public servant and leader in our community. 60 00:06:11,780 --> 00:06:21,080 Mike's devotion to public service can serve as an inspiration for all of us to see as Mike 61 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:25,300 did, a brilliant future for Grand Island. 62 00:06:27,040 --> 00:06:33,780 It is now up to us to carry on with Mike's good work. 63 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:43,120 Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike's wife, Barbara, his family and friends, 64 00:06:50,090 --> 00:06:50,730 will now proceed 65 00:06:50,730 --> 00:06:52,130 with our regular agenda. 66 00:06:54,050 --> 00:06:56,550 Council is there a motion concerning the consent agenda. 67 00:06:56,790 --> 00:06:57,410 Mr. O'Neill. 68 00:06:58,410 --> 00:07:00,190 I move to approve the consent agenda. 69 00:07:01,030 --> 00:07:01,830 Mr. Landfier. 70 00:07:02,110 --> 00:07:04,210 Our second discussion. 71 00:07:06,130 --> 00:07:07,090 Please vote. 72 00:07:09,180 --> 00:07:09,860 Motion adopted. 73 00:07:12,590 --> 00:07:22,850 Public hearings, 7A, public hearing on acquisition of utility easement, 615 West First Street. 74 00:07:29,350 --> 00:07:36,730 This is a 15 by 20-foot easement to serve whole-parber news service there. Thank you. 75 00:07:37,690 --> 00:07:40,970 Public hearing has now opened. Is there anyone that would like to speak on this item? 76 00:07:42,650 --> 00:07:44,350 If not, public hearing has now closed. 77 00:07:45,550 --> 00:07:50,330 Mr. Brown, I move we approve 2020-6 attack 232. 78 00:07:50,750 --> 00:07:55,150 Mr. O'Neill, I second that motion. Any discussion? 79 00:07:57,810 --> 00:07:58,670 Please vote. 80 00:08:01,020 --> 00:08:01,740 Motion adopted. 81 00:08:03,880 --> 00:08:06,840 7B Public Hearing on request to 82 00:08:06,840 --> 00:08:11,720 Resonalot 1 of Norwood 4th Subdivision from large 83 00:08:11,720 --> 00:08:22,220 residential and R2 load density residential to R3-SL medium density residential small 84 00:08:22,220 --> 00:08:26,340 lot zoning district for shot please proceed. 85 00:08:26,820 --> 00:08:29,100 It even, thank you for some air. 86 00:08:29,440 --> 00:08:33,820 Habitat of humanity for ingrained out in this request in this zoning change for 87 00:08:33,820 --> 00:08:36,840 one of no word for subdivision. 88 00:08:38,680 --> 00:08:45,140 As proposed, our comprehensive plan has this land designated for low to medium density residential. 89 00:08:46,020 --> 00:08:48,860 The R3SL zoning district meets that criteria. 90 00:08:50,820 --> 00:08:56,460 The Regional Planning Commission met on August 5th and recommend approval of the zoning 91 00:08:56,460 --> 00:08:56,740 chain. 92 00:08:57,780 --> 00:08:58,960 Thank you. 93 00:08:59,680 --> 00:09:00,920 Public hearing is now open. 94 00:09:01,140 --> 00:09:02,540 Is there anyone that would like to speak? 95 00:09:04,010 --> 00:09:06,650 If not public hearing is now closed. 96 00:09:07,250 --> 00:09:14,070 We need a motion to suspend the statutory rules regarding ordinance number 1-0-0-8-6. 97 00:09:14,410 --> 00:09:18,950 Mr. Shear, thank you. I am of that we suspend the rules and Mr. Stel. 98 00:09:20,410 --> 00:09:21,190 Any discussion? 99 00:09:22,790 --> 00:09:23,430 Please vote. 100 00:09:25,890 --> 00:09:26,670 Motion adopted. 101 00:09:29,340 --> 00:09:30,200 Motion, Mr. Shear. 102 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:37,260 Thank you. I am of that we approve item number 7b-1086 Mr. Brown. 103 00:09:37,260 --> 00:09:42,560 a second that motion any discussion please vote 104 00:09:45,060 --> 00:09:46,560 motion adopted 105 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:53,220 eight a resolution approving preliminary and final 106 00:09:53,220 --> 00:09:58,940 platform, Ziller Acres, Subdivision, Rashad, please proceed. 107 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:08,600 One was to go, you guys just approved the reason for this area. The preliminary plaque consists of 88 lots. 108 00:10:20,590 --> 00:10:37,030 As proposed, the preliminary plaque consists of 88 lots. Other lots meet the lot requirements of the R3SL. The applicant is also requesting approval of 48 lots for the first phase of the subdivision. 109 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:42,100 And at the August 5th, Pline Commission, 110 00:10:43,280 --> 00:10:45,980 the Pline Commission recommended approval 111 00:10:45,980 --> 00:10:47,940 of both the preliminary and final platform. 112 00:10:49,180 --> 00:10:52,510 Thank you, Mr. Brown. 113 00:10:53,470 --> 00:10:56,470 I move away approved 2026, tack two, three, three. 114 00:10:56,670 --> 00:10:58,790 Mr. O'Neill, or second the motion. 115 00:10:59,430 --> 00:11:00,050 Any discussion? 116 00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:06,010 Mr. Lampher. 117 00:11:06,770 --> 00:11:09,790 I have a question for Chair that I think he's over there. 118 00:11:10,270 --> 00:11:12,410 How much tip are we giving away here? 119 00:11:17,020 --> 00:11:21,380 At this time, there has not been a tip application on this. 120 00:11:22,040 --> 00:11:26,220 Their council did approve the blighted and substandard designation. 121 00:11:26,580 --> 00:11:31,040 We're anticipating that the tip application will come in shortly. 122 00:11:31,840 --> 00:11:37,500 So I have no idea how much tip would be associated with this project at this time. 123 00:11:38,240 --> 00:11:39,180 Thank you. 124 00:11:44,670 --> 00:11:45,570 Please vote. 125 00:11:49,090 --> 00:11:49,790 Motion adopted. 126 00:11:52,870 --> 00:12:01,370 9A, Executive Session, to discuss updates on IAFF contract negotiations. 127 00:12:02,630 --> 00:12:03,290 Mr. Lanfare. 128 00:12:04,090 --> 00:12:06,430 I moved that we go into Executive Session. 129 00:12:07,070 --> 00:12:08,190 Thank you. 130 00:12:08,610 --> 00:12:09,310 Mr. O'Neill. 131 00:12:09,990 --> 00:12:10,850 I'll second the motion. 132 00:12:11,570 --> 00:12:12,530 Thank you, any discussion? 133 00:12:13,770 --> 00:12:14,650 Please vote. 134 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:18,180 Motion adopted. 135 00:12:18,180 --> 00:12:19,020 And 136 00:12:26,310 --> 00:12:33,690 does that entail a person from the elected department, going to the House or Business 137 00:12:33,690 --> 00:12:42,230 or does it entail a switch at the Phelps Control Plan or the City Utilities? 138 00:12:42,910 --> 00:12:47,250 How does that, how do you come up with that fee and what's the work process on that? 139 00:12:47,250 --> 00:12:50,890 So there's an after hour on our fee. 140 00:12:51,010 --> 00:12:58,290 So the on-hour fee is a lot of those are automated through our AMI system. 141 00:12:59,210 --> 00:13:02,370 So that's from an office, someone can turn that on and off. 142 00:13:03,150 --> 00:13:04,930 Now that's single phase only. 143 00:13:05,350 --> 00:13:10,810 So all three phase customers, like your commercial industrials, you have to go remote and open 144 00:13:10,810 --> 00:13:18,390 in those meters. So I would be like a non-pay situation disconnect. And then sometimes 145 00:13:18,390 --> 00:13:22,450 if people are turned off for non-pay and they won't power out.