Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. December 21, 2021 City Council meeting
3.A.2. December 21, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
3.A.3. December 21, 2021 Legislative Development Committee meeting
3.A.4. December 21, 2021 Pubilc Safety Committee meeting
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider approving the payment of $120,357.00 to Dostals Construction Company for construction expenses on the Wildwood Pool splash pad.
4.B. Consider authorizing the purchase of an additional new police cruiser from AFL, LLC for $36,516 and the installation of police vehicle equipment by Jones Automotive for $11,064.08.
4.C. Consider authorizing the payment of up to $3,500 to JEO Consulting Group for consulting services related to a new water rate study.
4.D. Consider enacting Ordinance 2144: An ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance of sanitary sewer revenue refunding bonds.
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: January 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular 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.
  • Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
  • All items listed on the consent agenda will be approved by one motion and vote. No separate discussion of these items will occur unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or a citizen so requests. If such a request is made, the item will be moved out of the consent agenda and considered separately.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve consent agenda as presented. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. December 21, 2021 City Council meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. December 21, 2021 Finance Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. December 21, 2021 Legislative Development Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. December 21, 2021 Pubilc Safety Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • Action may be taken to discuss/limit discussion, to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, and to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
4.A. Consider approving the payment of $120,357.00 to Dostals Construction Company for construction expenses on the Wildwood Pool splash pad.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that this is the second payment for Dostals Construction and that the splash pad is on schedule. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approved the payment.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the payment of $120,357.00 to Dostals Construction Company for construction expenses on the Wildwood Pool splash pad. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider authorizing the purchase of an additional new police cruiser from AFL, LLC for $36,516 and the installation of police vehicle equipment by Jones Automotive for $11,064.08.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that he is working with the police chief on creative solutions to current staffing challenges, one of them being to purchase this new police cruiser. The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended authorizing the purchase.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve authorizing the purchase of an additional new police cruiser from AFL, LLC for $36,516 and the installation of police vehicle equipment by Jones Automotive for $11,064.08. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider authorizing the payment of up to $3,500 to JEO Consulting Group for consulting services related to a new water rate study.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the council that the water rate study that was done years back is not yielding the revenue that was expected. Tom requested that JEO to take another look at the rates. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended authorizing the payment, not to exceed $3,500.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve authorizing the payment of up to $3,500 to JEO Consulting Group for consulting services related to a new water rate study. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider enacting Ordinance 2144: An ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance of sanitary sewer revenue refunding bonds.
Discussion:
First National Capital Markets spoke about their background and what they do. Interest rates are predicted to rise mid-late this year and for that reason, it is a great time to do the refinancing. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2144 and move that the statutory rule requiring readings on three separate days be suspended. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Approve enacting Ordinance 2144: An ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance of sanitary sewer revenue refunding bonds. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
Rationale:
  • Citizen testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.
  • Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
  • 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:
6. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, Departments, Committees, 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.
Discussion:
Public Works Director Brian Stork reported that the Public Works Department is looking at purchasing new radios that will allow them to communicate with all departments. 
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that there is an additional sales tax refund request. 
Mayor Dave Bauer thanked City employees for working together last year and encouraged them for the future.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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