Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. May 17, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting minutes
3.A.2. June 7, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting minutes
3.A.3. June 21, 2022 City Council meeting minutes
3.A.4. June 21, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes
3.A.5. June 21, 2022 Legislative and Economic Development Committee meeting minutes
3.A.6. June 21, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes
3.A.7. June 22, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes
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 Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,000 to Phillip Carkoski Construction for the Water Plant Rehabilitation. 
4.B. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at 2429 County Road F for fiber placement.
4.C. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $94,011 to Stephens & Smith Construction for sidewalk improvements.
4.D. Consider amending parking regulations on the northeast corner of 13th and Norman Avenue.
4.E. Consider approving a one-way designation on 14th Street and Norman Avenue.
4.F. Consider approving the Police Department to apply for an NDOT Highway Safety mini-grant for the campaign, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over".
4.G. Consider approving SEI's proposal for installation and service of exterior cameras at the Crete Police Station in the amount of $11,753.
4.H. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-02 to amend both the City and Police Pension Plans to include changes required by the SECURE and SECURE CARES Acts.
4.I. Consider entering into an agreement with ClearGov for a digital budget book platform with an initial setup cost of $1,800 and an annual cost of $7,750.
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: July 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 Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. May 17, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. June 7, 2022 Public Works Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. June 21, 2022 City Council meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. June 21, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. June 21, 2022 Legislative and Economic Development Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.6. June 21, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.7. June 22, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes
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 Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,000 to Phillip Carkoski Construction for the Water Plant Rehabilitation. 
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the change order. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,000 to Phillip Carkoski Construction for the Water Plant Rehabilitation. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at 2429 County Road F for fiber placement.
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the permit. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at 2429 County Road F for fiber placement. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $94,011 to Stephens & Smith Construction for sidewalk improvements.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that this payment is for some colored concrete replacement, stair and sidewalk replacement in front of City Hall. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the payment. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $94,011 to Stephens & Smith Construction for sidewalk improvements. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider amending parking regulations on the northeast corner of 13th and Norman Avenue.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that the previous decision on this was to make the parking stall a 'Compact Car' only stall. This, however, is not working. The Public Safety Committee met on this tonight and recommended changing it to 'No Parking' to ensure the safety of citizens when a vehicle is turning off of Norman Avenue onto 13th Street. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve amending parking regulations for the first parking stall on the northeast corner of 13th and Norman Avenue to 'No Parking', with proper paint and signage. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider approving a one-way designation on 14th Street and Norman Avenue.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council of the proposal that was made at the Public Works Committee meeting. The proposal is a one-way on 14th Street going from east to west and a one-way on Norman Avenue going from north to south. There will be two traffic lanes; trucks in the north/west lane going in and out of Bunge, and local traffic in the south/east lane. Bunge will dispatch their trucks and gain a truck parking area for staging. All other local traffic parking will remain in tact. All changes will be properly painted with correct signage. The Public Works Committee came to the conclusion that there are traffic issues daily in this area and that this is the best solution to address the issues at this time.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve making a one-way designation on 14th Street and Norman Avenue on a trial basis. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider approving the Police Department to apply for an NDOT Highway Safety mini-grant for the campaign, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over".
Discussion:
The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended approving the Police Department to apply for the mini-grant.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the Police Department to apply for an NDOT Highway Safety mini-grant for the campaign, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over". Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider approving SEI's proposal for installation and service of exterior cameras at the Crete Police Station in the amount of $11,753.
Discussion:
Sgt. Chad Menagh informed the Public Safety Committee that this proposal was amended from a previous meeting, bringing the price down. It is a budgeted item and will increase security for the Police Station. The Committee recommended approving the current proposal.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve SEI's proposal for installation and service of exterior cameras at the Crete Police Station in the amount of $11,753. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-02 to amend both the City and Police Pension Plans to include changes required by the SECURE and SECURE CARES Acts.
Discussion:
The Finance Committee met on this and, due to the changes being required by law and statute, recommended adopting the resolution. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution 2022-02 to amend both the City and Police Pension Plans to include changes required by the SECURE and SECURE CARES Acts. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider entering into an agreement with ClearGov for a digital budget book platform with an initial setup cost of $1,800 and an annual cost of $7,750.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported the many benefits of this budget platform. It will make financial information easily understandable and accessible for members of our community to look at and/or print out. It will also make the position transition less challenging for the next Clerk-Treasurer who takes over handling and presenting the budget. The Finance Committee met on this and agreed that it would be super helpful and recommended entering into the agreement.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve entering into an agreement with ClearGov for a digital budget book platform with an initial setup cost of $1,800 and an annual cost of $7,750. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Absent
  • 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:
  • A toilet in a Tuxedo Park men's bathroom was damaged by fireworks and is in need of repair. Depending on part availability, we will be down a toilet for the County Fair. 
  • The Street Department will be repainting lines starting tonight through Thursday night, with the Police Department helping direct traffic.
-Police Chief Steve Hensel added that they have caught the kids who damaged the toilet in Tuxedo Park. 
-Library Director Joy Stevenson reported that Reading with Friends started today and needs 11 more volunteers for the next 3 Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30pm if anyone is willing to help. 
-City Administrator Tom Ourada reported: 
  • Pointed out the standing City of Crete banner, along with a tablecloth, that will be at City events. Ourada thanked the Mayor and Council again for allowing the Appreciation Dinner to happen.
  • Officer Audrey Arbuckle is leaving for Texas at the end of the month to get the K9 dog and the necessary training. 
  • Even though the new floodplain maps are not valid until the end of October, we have 9 copies being distributed to various places in the city. 
  • An annexation request was made, so that will be in the works here soon.
-Mayor Dave Bauer thanks everyone who contributed to the fireworks display this weekend, commenting on its success. He also mentioned that he hopes everyone is cleaning up their discharged fireworks. 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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