Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. June 21, 2022 Public Works Committee Meeting minutes
3.A.2. July 5, 2022 Public Works Committee Meeting minutes
3.A.3. July 19, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting minutes
3.A.4. July 19, 2022 Legislative & Economic Development Meeting minutes
3.A.5. July 19, 2022 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting minutes
3.A.6. July 19, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting minutes
3.A.7. July 19, 2022 City Council Meeting minutes
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Mayor Appointments
3.D.1. Appointment of Jim Homan to the Cemetery Board.
3.D.2. Reappointment of Fabiola Dimas and Jim Crouse to the Library Board, with terms ending July 1, 2026.
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider approving the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $211.59.
4.B. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations along East 4th Street for fiber placement.
4.C. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations along Boswell Avenue for fiber placement.
4.D. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 1 to General Excavating in the amount of $5,545.99 for the East 22nd Street project.
4.E. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 2 to Stephens & Smith in the amount of $5,820 for sidewalk and concrete work.
4.F. Consider putting pedestrian crossing and stop signs at 20th Street and Main Avenue.
4.G. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-05: A resolution to extend the city's insurance coverage with the League Association of Risk Management.
4.H. Consider approving the Fire Department to enter into an agreement with Collections Professionals Inc. 
4.I. Consider approving payment to Vyhnalek Insurance in the amount of $4,737 for supplemental insurance. 
4.J. Consider enacting Ordinance 2150: An ordinance relating to the sale and discharge of fireworks.
4.K. Consider approving the first reading of Ordinance 2151: An ordinance relating to the annexation of property south of 29th Street and Betten Drive. 
4.L. Consider approving the updated library policies for Collections Development and Records Confidentiality. 
4.M. Consider amending City Code Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 2-301 to reflect state statute.
4.N. Strategy session on the purchase of real estate for new recreational fields.
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: August 2, 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 the consent agenda as presented. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. June 21, 2022 Public Works Committee Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. July 5, 2022 Public Works Committee Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. July 19, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. July 19, 2022 Legislative & Economic Development Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. July 19, 2022 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.6. July 19, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.7. July 19, 2022 City Council 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 Appointments
Subject:
3.D.1. Appointment of Jim Homan to the Cemetery Board.
Subject:
3.D.2. Reappointment of Fabiola Dimas and Jim Crouse to the Library Board, with terms ending July 1, 2026.
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 claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $211.59.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $211.59. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: 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 various locations along East 4th Street 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 various locations along East 4th Street for fiber placement. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations along Boswell Avenue 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 various locations along Boswell Avenue for fiber placement. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 1 to General Excavating in the amount of $5,545.99 for the East 22nd Street project.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that this payment is General Excavating recovering their bid bond payment. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the payment. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Application for Payment No. 1 to General Excavating in the amount of $5,545.99 for the East 22nd Street project. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider approving Application for Payment No. 2 to Stephens & Smith in the amount of $5,820 for sidewalk and concrete work.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is a progress payment for work done up until now, but does not include the demo work currently being done. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the payment.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Application for Payment No. 2 to Stephens & Smith in the amount of $5,820 for sidewalk and concrete work. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider putting pedestrian crossing and stop signs at 20th Street and Main Avenue.
Discussion:
With park enhancements being made and the paving projects on the north side of town being done, there are now pedestrian approaches going to the street. Having a pedestrian crossing and a stop sign there is to keep the people crossing the street safe. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving pedestrian crossing and stop sign placement.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve putting pedestrian crossing and stop signs at 20th Street and Main Avenue. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Travis Sears.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4.G. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-05: A resolution to extend the city's insurance coverage with the League Association of Risk Management.
Discussion:
The Finance Committee met on this and recommended sticking with our current plan, the 2-year 180-day termination notice and 4% discount. The discussion ended with checking into re-bidding this after the LARM agreement is up to make sure we're getting the best coverage and prices. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution 2022-05: A resolution to extend the city's insurance coverage with the League Association of Risk Management. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider approving the Fire Department to enter into an agreement with Collections Professionals Inc. 
Discussion:
Assistant Fire Chief James Yost explained that the Fire Department is not sending anyone to collections for unpaid bills. Their new billing company suggests partnering with CPI to help recover some of the lost revenue. The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended entering into the agreement.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the Fire Department to enter into an agreement with Collections Professionals Inc. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider approving payment to Vyhnalek Insurance in the amount of $4,737 for supplemental insurance. 
Discussion:
This supplemental insurance is to help those who get injured on the job and have to be off from their primary job as well. It covers some of the wages lost at their primary job. The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended approving the payment.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve payment to Vyhnalek Insurance in the amount of $4,737 for supplemental insurance. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider enacting Ordinance 2150: An ordinance relating to the sale and discharge of fireworks.
Discussion:
At the last Public Safety Committee meeting, changing the hours of sale and distribution of fireworks was recommended. However, it takes an ordinance to make those changes. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2150 and move that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. Carried with a motion by Ryan Hinz and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2150: An ordinance relating to the sale and discharge of fireworks. Carried with a motion by Ryan Hinz and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider approving the first reading of Ordinance 2151: An ordinance relating to the annexation of property south of 29th Street and Betten Drive. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that this annexation was a request by the property owner and is just under 80 acres. Since it is an annexation, the three separate readings cannot be suspended.  The Legislative and Economic Development Committee met on this and recommended approving the ordinance for its first reading. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2151 and move that it be approved for its first reading and that its title be read and approved. Carried with a motion by Ryan Hinz and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider approving the updated library policies for Collections Development and Records Confidentiality. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that these were the two policies that did not get acted upon at the last meeting due to needing some minor changes made. The Legislative and Economic Development Committee met on this and recommended approving the policy updates. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the updated library policies for Collections Development and Records Confidentiality. Carried with a motion by Ryan Hinz and a second by Jack Oelschlager.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider amending City Code Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 2-301 to reflect state statute.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this city code relates to membership on the Planning Commission. Our city code does not allow elected officials or any city employees to become members, but state statute implies that only elected officials cannot become members. The city code would be amended to reflect state statute. This will allow for a city employee, not an elected official, to serve as an alternate member to fill in when there is not a quorum. The Legislative and Economic Development Committee met on this and recommended the amendments to the code. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve amending City Code Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 2-301 to reflect state statute. Carried with a motion by Ryan Hinz and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4.N. Strategy session on the purchase of real estate for new recreational fields.
Discussion:
After the motion and affirmative vote, Mayor Dave Bauer stated that the Mayor and City Council would go into executive session to discuss the purchase of real estate for new recreational fields.

After exiting executive session, Mayor Bauer stated that the Mayor and City Council met in executive session and no action was taken. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Go into executive session at 6:34 pm to discuss the purchase of real estate for new recreational fields. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Exit executive session at 6:53 pm. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Travis Sears: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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, referred to Sgt. Jon Pucket, who shared a photo of the new K-9. His name is Hunk!
  • Public Works Director Brian Stork reported that the replacement media at the water treatment plant is complete. 
  • Community Assistance Director Nancy Tellez invited everyone to the Back-to-School Picnic on Thursday, August 4th, from 5-8:30pm at Doane's Cassel Outdoor Theatre. 
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada reported the following:
    • He and Mayor Dave Bauer attended the Saline County Commissioners meeting
      • A group spoke about providing workforce housing in Crete and surrounding towns; the Board will take action on it at the next meeting.
      • County Commissioner Phil Hardenburger proposed an RTSD (Railway Transportation Safety District), to which the Board voted to move forward with
    • The first Comprehensive Plan steering committee meeting is on Wednesday, August 4, at 4:00pm.
    •  The budget is on track and will need to schedule a council work session soon.
    • He and HR Director Wendy Thomas are working on a comparability study for salaries, which will go to the Personnel Committee when ready. 
    • The Library has a job opening which will be sent out internally first, followed by opening to the public if there are no inquiries. Susan Church is retiring mid-September and has done a great job in her career with the Library.  
  • Mayor Dave Bauer called an executive session regarding a possible real estate purchase.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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