Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. May 3, 2022 City Council meeting
3.A.2. May 3, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
3.A.3. May 3, 2022 Legislative & Economic Development Committee meeting
3.A.4. May 3, 2022 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting
3.A.5. May 3, 2022 Public 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 Greg Hollman's application to be the liquor license manager of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3909.
4.B. Consider entering into a professional service agreement with Speece Lewis, in an amount not to exceed $68,502, for project management services on the 22nd Street Culvert Project.
4.C. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 4 to Van Kirk Bros. Contracting in the amount of $14,044.95 as the final payment for the West Crete Water and Sewer Extension.
4.D. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-01: A resolution of the City of Crete, Nebraska accepting the duties and responsibilities related to the closing of Nebraska Highway 33 for the Saline County Fair Parade.
4.E. Consider entering into a contract with Cummins Sales and Service in the amount of $364.44 for preventative maintenance on the Police Department generator. 
4.F. Consider entering into the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Saline County Rural Fire Protection Mutual Finance Organization for the 2022-2025 period.
4.G. Consider approving the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $1,566.85.
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 17, 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.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. May 3, 2022 City Council meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. May 3, 2022 Finance Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. May 3, 2022 Legislative & Economic Development Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. May 3, 2022 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. May 3, 2022 Public 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 Greg Hollman's application to be the liquor license manager of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3909.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Greg Hollman's application to be the liquor license manager of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3909. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider entering into a professional service agreement with Speece Lewis, in an amount not to exceed $68,502, for project management services on the 22nd Street Culvert Project.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that their proposal at the prior meeting was $80,000 and the Public Works Committee authorized Ourada to negotiate a lower price. The updated proposal amount of $68,502 went back to the Committee and they recommended approving the proposal.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved entering into a professional service agreement with Speece Lewis, in an amount not to exceed $68,502, for project management services on the 22nd Street Culvert Project. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 4 to Van Kirk Bros. Contracting in the amount of $14,044.95 as the final payment for the West Crete Water and Sewer Extension.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is the close-out of the West Crete Water and Sewer Extension project. This payment was pending on any extension of sewer as a possible district, but heard no requests for one. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the final payment.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approving the Application for Payment No. 4 to Van Kirk Bros. Contracting in the amount of $14,044.95 as the final payment for the West Crete Water and Sewer Extension. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-01: A resolution of the City of Crete, Nebraska accepting the duties and responsibilities related to the closing of Nebraska Highway 33 for the Saline County Fair Parade.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that a resolution is how the State of Nebraska handles highway closing requests. The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended adopting the resolution.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2022-01: A resolution of the City of Crete, Nebraska accepting the duties and responsibilities related to the closing of Nebraska Highway 33 for the Saline County Fair Parade. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider entering into a contract with Cummins Sales and Service in the amount of $364.44 for preventative maintenance on the Police Department generator. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that this is a typical contract that is required by state statute to be approved by the governing body. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the contract.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve entering into a contract with Cummins Sales and Service in the amount of $364.44 for preventative maintenance on the Police Department generator. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider entering into the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Saline County Rural Fire Protection Mutual Finance Organization for the 2022-2025 period.
Discussion:
The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended approving the agreement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve entering into the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Saline County Rural Fire Protection Mutual Finance Organization for the 2022-2025 period. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider approving the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $1,566.85.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $1,566.85. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • 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:
  • Council member Travis Sears inquired whether the City coordinates holidays with Federal holidays, as Juneteenth was added as a Federal holiday. Mayor Dave Bauer stated it will be looked into. 
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada reported the following:
    • The comp planner we were trying to work with was unresponsive and another firm reached out, happy to provide a quote for the work. After something is worked up, it will go to the Planning Commission and then brought back to the Council for action.
    • Inquired about any concerns regarding the new City Park expansion plans. The added parking was mentioned, and will be looked at again before it's completed. With no immediate concerns, plans can start to be set in motion. 
    • Today was the janitor's last day and the City is working on filling the position.
    • A nuisance property, whose hearing was tomorrow, was followed up on and is being extended.
    • Will be in Kearney for committee and board meetings regarding an Integrated Resource Plan for the Western Area Power Association.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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