Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. July 5, 2022 City Council meeting minutes
3.A.2. July 5, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes
3.A.3. July 5, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Mayor appointment of Pam Wendelin to the Civil Service Commission for the term ending May 1, 2024. 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Mayor Dave Bauer presents a Life Saving Award Citation to Officer Audrey Arbuckle. 
4.B. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-03: A resolution to provide for one-way traffic around the Crete Mills.
4.C. Consider approving the city's share of financial support for Saline County Aging Services in the amount of $8,007.
4.D. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-04: A resolution to set the amount of special connection charge for sewer installation at 1453 W 13th Street.
4.E. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at 740 East 2nd Street for fiber placement.
4.F. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations on Iris Avenue for fiber placement.
4.G. Consider entering into three agreements with SE Municipal Solar, LLC relating to the solar power generating facility on Highway 103.
4.H. Consider enacting Ordinance 2149: An ordinance vacating Taylor Street.
4.I. Consider approving the Library's policy amendments as provided.
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: July 19, 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: Aye
  • 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. July 5, 2022 City Council meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. July 5, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. July 5, 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:
3.D. Mayor appointment of Pam Wendelin to the Civil Service Commission for the term ending May 1, 2024. 
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. Mayor Dave Bauer presents a Life Saving Award Citation to Officer Audrey Arbuckle. 
Discussion:
Police Chief Steve Hensel read the award narrative, describing Officer Audrey Arbuckle saving a young boy's life at Tuxedo Park on June 17, 2022. Her ability to stay calm in an emergency situation, along with her quick thinking and immediate actions, likely saved his life. With a room full of Arbuckle's family, fellow officers, the young boy and his father, Mayor Dave Bauer presented her with a Life Saving Award Citation. A standing ovation followed, to show the respect and gratitude given to Officer Arbuckle for her heroic efforts.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-03: A resolution to provide for one-way traffic around the Crete Mills.
Discussion:
The Council approved the one-way designation at the last meeting. However, the city code requires a resolution to be adopted for a change like this. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution 2022-03: A resolution to provide for one-way traffic around the Crete Mills. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider approving the city's share of financial support for Saline County Aging Services in the amount of $8,007.
Discussion:
Lori Moldenhauer, director of Saline County Aging Services, spoke to the Council about all of the past, present, and future programs they are doing. This year, they've added a Hispanic Outreach Program, which is huge! Moldenhauer has been doing this for almost 5 years and the shares have not increased. To cover increasing expenses and new programs, she has asked for $0.20 more per capita. The Finance Committee met on this and recommended approving the city's share as presented. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the city's share of financial support for Saline County Aging Services in the amount of $8,007. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-04: A resolution to set the amount of special connection charge for sewer installation at 1453 W 13th Street.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that this was talked about at the last meeting, and it takes a resolution to set the fee. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended adopting the resolution.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution 2022-04: A resolution to set the amount of special connection charge for sewer installation at 1453 W 13th Street. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at 740 East 2nd Street for fiber placement.
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the application. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at 740 East 2nd Street for fiber placement. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations on Iris Avenue for fiber placement.
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the application.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations on Iris Avenue for fiber placement. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider entering into three agreements with SE Municipal Solar, LLC relating to the solar power generating facility on Highway 103.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that he and the city attorney have gone back and forth with SE Municipal Solar LLC to put us in the best possible position. This is a 25-year commitment, with the possibility of extending for two more 5-year terms. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the agreements. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve entering into three agreements with SE Municipal Solar, LLC relating to the solar power generating facility on Highway 103. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider enacting Ordinance 2149: An ordinance vacating Taylor Street.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada briefed the Council on the location of Taylor Street, which is directly south of the reservoir. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended enacting the ordinance. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2149 and move that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2149: An ordinance vacating Taylor Street. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider approving the Library's policy amendments as provided.
Discussion:
The Legislative and Economic Development Committee met on these and recommended approving the amendments.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the Library's policy amendments as provided. Carried with a motion by Ryan Hinz and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: 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:
  • Police Chief Steve Hensel reported that the Community Back-to-School Picnic is at Doane University on August 4th and will start at 4:30pm. 
  • Library Director Joy Stevenson added that the library will be at the picnic with some crafts for kids to do. She also reported that this year's Summer Reading program had 318 kids participate, which is 42 more than last year. 
  • Council member Jack Oelschlager reported that the Public Safety Committee met tonight on amending the hours of sales for fireworks, and it will be on the next council meeting agenda. The UTV information should be ready by the next meeting as well. 
  • Council member Ryan Hinz reported over 300 families participated at the food bank today. He also thanked the Parks Department, who cleaned up and put new mulch down at North Ward Park.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada reported the following:
    • Ron and Terry Dittmer submitted a formal request to annex all of the Juricek property, which will be considered at the next Planning Commission meeting, then the council meeting .
    •  Phil Hardenburger stopped by yesterday and said he would be bringing up the RTSD at the County Commissioners' meeting tomorrow. He also said Nestle is eager to continue with the paving of North Boswell.  
    • The City extended a job offer for the Code Enforcement position.  
    • The budget process is on schedule and moving along. Ourada and HR Coordinator Wendy Thomas are working on the array of salary increases for the upcoming year. 
    • Appraisals for our property and the Wenz property should be back next week.
    • Will be working with the Crete Community Foundation to facilitate the K-9 program donations. 
    • Lavance Reed will be leaving the Police Department and going back home to California. The advertisement for his position went up on Monday, and the position of Police Chief will open at the end of this month.
    • The Comprehensive Plan process starts with a meeting of an 18-member steering committee in the first week of August. 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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