Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider Ordinance 2264 Amending 2-1204 authorizing the appointing authority to appoint members of the commission
3.B. Consider Ordinance 2265 Amending Section 5-402 of  Bureau of violations process
3.C. Consider the Crete Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department By-law concerning EMT requirements.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Public Safety Committee Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Consider Ordinance 2264 Amending 2-1204 authorizing the appointing authority to appoint members of the commission
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is an amendment to the Chapter 2 Article 12 Section 2-1204 of the Crete Municipal Code. City Attorney Anna Burge stated that this amendment authorizes the appointed authority to appoint members of the commission. It had been written that the members of the commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and that is in violation of state law. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council Ordinance 2264 Amending 2-1204 authorizing the appointing authority to appoint members of the commission Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider Ordinance 2265 Amending Section 5-402 of  Bureau of violations process
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that now that the Crete Police Department has an Administrative Assistant, people can go pay parking tickets there. City Attorney Anna Burge explained that this changes are to comply with what is currently being done. 
Discussion was held on changing the parking fine amounts and on section Section 1. number (3) keeping the thirty days instead of changing it to sixty days. This item was tabled until the next meeting so that City Attorney Burge can make the changes recommended to the Ordinance. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Tabled Ordinance 2265 Amending Section 5-402 of Bureau of violations process Tabled with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the Crete Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department By-law concerning EMT requirements.
Discussion:
Fire Chief Tod Allen stated that this is an attempt to keep department numbers. Allen stated that there are some members of the department who have tried to take the EMT test and for one reason or another they have not been able to pass. Members are encouraged to take the EMT classes and they have a desire to become EMTs. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Crete Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department By-law concerning EMT requirements. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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