Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. May 7th, 2026 Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Financial Report
4. Special Order of Business
4.A. City of Crete Economic Development Plan
4.A.1. Status of Investments with Performance Requirements
4.A.2. Housing
4.B. Applications for Consideration
4.B.1. Consider the LB840 application from Becerritas
4.C. Application Introductions
5. Officers' Reports
6. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM - ED/LB840 Advisory Board 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 Advisory Board members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
The Advisory Board will consider approval of the following items. Explanation may occur for each item and the council may approve and or amend and approve the items listed.
Subject:
3.A. Meeting Minutes
Rationale:
Review the minutes from the previous meeting
Subject:
3.A.1. May 7th, 2026 Meeting Minutes 
Discussion:
Ken Marvin motioned and Veronica Ortiz seconded to approve the May 7th, 2026 meeting minutes. 
Manny Dimas: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye, Veronica Oritz: Aye 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Financial Report
Rationale:
Review monthly financial reports
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada gave an update on the financial report. Ourda stated that the alley paving is done and now it will be a few months before the assessments are ready. Ourada explained that the City Council will adjourn to the Board of Equalization for the assessments. 
Subject:
4. Special Order of Business
Rationale:
The Advisory Board may take action to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
4.A. City of Crete Economic Development Plan
Rationale:
Review activities within the scope of the City of Crete Economic Development Plan adopted in 2011 and amended from time to time
Subject:
4.A.1. Status of Investments with Performance Requirements
Rationale:
Review the grant awards with performance requirements
Subject:
4.A.2. Housing
Rationale:
Review housing activities within the scope of the Crete Economic Development Plan
Subject:
4.B. Applications for Consideration
Rationale:
Review applications that have been processed and ready for consideration of recommendations to the City Council
Subject:
4.B.1. Consider the LB840 application from Becerritas
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that Becerritas is a snack shop that will be selling Mexican inspired treats. The owner of Becerritas, Evelyn Beccera was present for the meeting and stated that their would be a variety of snacks for sale and she is thinking their would be monthly special. Advisory Board member Ken Marvin asked about employees and Becerra stated that it would be her and her mom working there for now and they would like to open mid August. 

Veronica Ortiz motioned and Ken Marvin seconded to recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Becerritas.  
Manny Dimas: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye, Veronica Oritz: Aye 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Application Introductions
Rationale:
Review and discuss applications that have been submitted for staff review
Subject:
5. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
Reports may be given by Department Heads, other Committees and Advisory Board members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Advisory Board on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that there has been discussion during the City Council committees about the LB840 process. Ourada stated that by state law the LB840 committee reviews the applications. Ourada stated that there will be more discussion on the LB840 application process. Advisory Board member Manny Dimas stated that it is a good thing there is checks and balances. 

Ourada stated that there are 3 more members needed for the ED/LB840 Advisory Baord 
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Rationale:
The Advisory Board will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The Advisory Board may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the Advisory Board that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded  from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance.  To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office.
Discussion:
Ken Marvin motioned and Manny Dimas seconded to adjourn the meeting at 2:19 p.m.
Veronica Oritz: Aye, Manny Dimas: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye

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