Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. March 15, 2022 City Council meeting
3.A.2. March 15, 2022 Legilsative Development Committee meeting
3.A.3. March 15, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting
3.A.4. March 15, 2022 Public Works 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 a special event permit application, with street closures, from the Chamber of Commerce for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at City Park on May 8, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
4.B. Consider approving a permit to occupy city right-of-way for Windstream Nebraska from the alley of Block 137 to Doane University.
4.C. Consider entering into an agreement with Stephens & Smith Construction in the amount of $65,320 for sidewalk repairs and improvements in front of City Hall.
4.D. Consider approving the cost estimate and scope of work for concrete replacement at the City Library and authorizing the solicitation of bids.
4.E. Consider entering into an agreement with One Billing Solutions for billing and collection services for the Fire Department.
4.F. Consider appropriating an additional $25,340.33 to have one of the new police cruisers be a police service dog vehicle.
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: April 5, 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 Dan Papik.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. March 15, 2022 City Council meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. March 15, 2022 Legilsative Development Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. March 15, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. March 15, 2022 Public Works 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 a special event permit application, with street closures, from the Chamber of Commerce for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at City Park on May 8, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the council that this request involves street closures during the event. Both the Public Works Director and the Police Chief did not see any issue with the permit. This went to the Public Safety Committee and it was recommended that it be approved.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the special event permit application, with street closures, from the Chamber of Commerce for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at City Park on May 8, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider approving a permit to occupy city right-of-way for Windstream Nebraska from the alley of Block 137 to Doane University.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this request is a multiple property right-of-way permit and therefore needs council approval. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the permit.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the permit to occupy city right-of-way for Windstream Nebraska from the alley of Block 137 to Doane University to place fiber cable. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider entering into an agreement with Stephens & Smith Construction in the amount of $65,320 for sidewalk repairs and improvements in front of City Hall.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the council that there are two proposals for this item. One is for the steps and the flat work, and the other one is for replacement of the foundation work. The Publics Works Committee met on this and highly recommend approving the sidewalk repairs and improvements. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve entering into an agreement with Stephens & Smith Construction in the amount of $65,320 for sidewalk repairs and improvements in front of City Hall. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider approving the cost estimate and scope of work for concrete replacement at the City Library and authorizing the solicitation of bids.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the council of a multi-step project for concrete replacement at the City Library. It includes the Pinnacle Pavilion area in the front, widened concrete walkways, regrading and sloping in the back, adding stairs, and a small culdesac to accommodate the musical instruments that are to be added later. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the scope of concrete work and the solicitation of bids. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the cost estimate and scope of work for concrete replacement at the City Library and authorizing the solicitation of bids. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider entering into an agreement with One Billing Solutions for billing and collection services for the Fire Department.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada relayed to the council that this agreement was presented to the city attorney, who found no issues with it. The Public Safety Committee met on this and Assistant Fire Chief James Yost explained to the committee that the company they were using got bought out and are not giving the best service. The Fire Department found another company that has more of the one-on-one services they are looking for. The Committee recommended entering into the agreement.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve entering into an agreement with One Billing Solutions for billing and collection services for the Fire Department. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider appropriating an additional $25,340.33 to have one of the new police cruisers be a police service dog vehicle.
Discussion:
City Administrator disclosed that this is the first cost of many in implementing a K-9 Unit. The vehicle may not be delivered in this budget year, and most of the costs will show up in the next fiscal year.  However, it would be prudent to get the police cruiser going sooner, rather than later. The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended approving the additional funds for the K-9 police cruiser. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve appropriating an additional $25,340.33 to have one of the new police cruisers be a police service dog vehicle. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: 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 on the updating of the fountain at City Park. It's being reconfigured, sand blasted, painted, and will hopefully be done yet this spring, with a higher output. 
  • Police Chief Steve Hensel reported that Officer DeHart will be returning next week, ready for in-field training the week after. Hensel also reported that the acceleration marks on 12th and Main were made in front of a patrol car and on camera, they were given a ticket.
  • Library Director Joy Stevenson reported:
    • In-person programming is increasing with the following events: Libby classes on April 13 and 20, partnering with five other libraries for a zoom presenter on the Marie Kondo organizing method May 5, and Crete Reads has an author scheduled for October 22.
    • There are almost 200 kids signed up for the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program.
  • Council Member Ryan Hinz wanted to recognize and thank Community Assistance Director Nancy Tellez for her hard work and dedication. She is a real benefit to our community. 
  • Council Member Kyle Frans reported that the Crete Public Schools First Flight program will consist of clinics and camps, and that the City's Recreation programs will continue with regular competition programs for different sports.
  • Council Member Dan Papik thanked Chief Hensel and the police department for their work handling some recent downtown traffic problems.
  • Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Wilcox thanked the Mayor for the chili and cinnamon rolls last Friday at the city employee chili-feed. 
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada reported: 
    • LR263CA, a measure to end mandates for municipalities that are not funded, will go on the November 2022 ballot if approved in the next legislative step. If passed, legislature cannot pass mandates for municipalities that are unfunded. 
    • The City had it's first acceptance of a flood plain property buyout after letters were sent to the respective property owners. 
    • City Spring Cleanup is May 2-7 and includes appliance pickup, transfer station coupons, and a shred day at Pinnacle Bank.
    • Letters to the residents in the newest subdivision on sanitary sewer costs were sent out. 
    • Downtown Revitalization photos of Victor Alarcon's project at Paraiso were shared. Alarcon is a great downtown business owner. 
    • The police department is looking at places to visit that provide police dog training.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer reported:
    • Spoke with Doane organizations about doing a cleanup possibly the week before the city's events.
    • There have been issues with the council committee meetings in regard to lack of followup on a couple of citizen requests and potential actions. We need to make sure we are getting back to them and not letting them slip through the cracks. 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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