Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. August 2, 2022 City Council meeting minutes
3.A.2. August 2, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes
3.A.3. August 2, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes
3.A.4. August 2, 2022 Legislative & Economic Development Committee meeting minutes
3.A.5. July 19, 2022 Public Works 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. Approve the payment of Claims Against the City to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,359.53
4.B. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations on East 14th Street for fiber placement.
4.C. Consider approving Windstream Nebraska's application for a permit to occupy city right-of-way at various locations on West 13th Street for fiber placement.
4.D. Consider approving the renewal of the city's membership with the Southeast Nebraska Development District for fiscal year 2022-2023. 
4.E. Consider approving Crete High School's application for a special event permit for their homecoming parade.
4.F. Consider approving street closure at 12th and Norman for a Crete, Doane, and BRAC event scheduled for September 2, 2022. 
4.G. Consider approving the second reading of Ordinance 2150: An ordinance relating to the annexation of property south of 29th Street and Betten Drive. 
4.H. Consider approving a water tower lease agreement with NextLink.
4.I. Consider enacting Ordinance 2153: An ordinance regulating the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles.
4.J. Consider adopting Resolution 2022-06: A resolution forming a Railway Transportation Safety District with Saline County.
4.K. Consider enacting Ordinance 2152: An ordinance relating to the membership and organization of boards and commissions.
4.L. 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 16, 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.
  • 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. August 2, 2022 City Council meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. August 2, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. August 2, 2022 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. August 2, 2022 Legislative & Economic Development Committee meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. July 19, 2022 Public Works 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. Approve the payment of Claims Against the City to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,359.53
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the payment of Claims Against the City to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,359.53 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 on East 14th 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 various locations on East 14th 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 on West 13th 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 various locations on West 13th 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.D. Consider approving the renewal of the city's membership with the Southeast Nebraska Development District for fiscal year 2022-2023. 
Discussion:
The Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) is an economic development organization that provides us with expertise in grant writing and administration. Their representatives have not been very reliable in the past, but City Administrator Tom Ourada spoke with their executive director and believes that will change going forward. The Legislative and Economic Development Committee met on this and recommended renewing the membership for at least one more year, as we are currently working on a housing project and DTR with them. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the renewal of the city's membership with the Southeast Nebraska Development District for fiscal year 2022-2023. 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.E. Consider approving Crete High School's application for a special event permit for their homecoming parade.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that this parade will be in conjunction with the 150 Celebration being held the same day. The Public Works Committee met on this and recommended approving the application. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Crete High School's application for a special event permit for their homecoming parade. 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 approving street closure at 12th and Norman for a Crete, Doane, and BRAC event scheduled for September 2, 2022. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Council that the Public Works Committee discussed this at their last meeting and recommended approving it, but it needs approval from the Council. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve street closure at 12th and Norman for a Crete, Doane, and BRAC event scheduled for September 2, 2022. 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.G. Consider approving the second reading of Ordinance 2150: An ordinance relating to the annexation of property south of 29th Street and Betten Drive. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the second reading of Ordinance 2150: An ordinance relating to the annexation of property south of 29th Street and Betten Drive. 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.H. Consider approving a water tower lease agreement with NextLink.
Discussion:
The Public Works Committee tabled this item until the next Committee meeting, due to wanting the agreement to reflect new energy costs.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Table this item until the next council meeting. 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.I. Consider enacting Ordinance 2153: An ordinance regulating the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles.
Discussion:
This ordinance has been in the works for awhile now, getting all of the details figured out. The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended enacting the ordinance and set the registration fee to $100.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2053 and move that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. 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
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2153: An ordinance regulating the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles. 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 adopting Resolution 2022-06: A resolution forming a Railway Transportation Safety District with Saline County.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this resolution is our part of accepting the RTSD and that the county will pass their own resolution to do the same. This resolution also names the members from Crete that will be on the board. The Public Safety Committee met on this and recommended adopting the resolution.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution 2022-06: A resolution forming a Railway Transportation Safety District with Saline County. Carried with a motion by Travis Sears 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.K. Consider enacting Ordinance 2152: An ordinance relating to the membership and organization of boards and commissions.
Discussion:
Drawing up this ordinance was discussed and recommended at the last meeting. The Legislative and Economic Development Committee reviewed it tonight and recommended enacting the ordinance.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2153 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:
Adopt Ordinance 2152: An ordinance relating to the membership and organization of boards and commissions. 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. 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 the 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 6:26pm 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 6:34pm. 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
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:
  • Lieutenant Gary Young reported that the Back to School Picnic was very successful and thanked everyone who came to help out. Smithfield donated around 1,000 hotdogs for the event. Young also noted that Audrey and Hunk's training is moving along. 
  • Library Director Joy Stevenson reported Susan Church's retirement from the Library and invited everyone to a goodbye party being held on Monday, September 19th, from 3:00pm -5:00pm at the Library.
  • Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Wilcox reported that the program for the League Annual Meeting is attached, and the deadline to register is August 24th.
  • Council member Jack Oelschlager recognized the fire department for dealing with a fire this weekend in the heat and thanked Wilber and Dorchester for helping out. 
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada reported the following:
    • Introduced one of the two police officer candidates, Noah Zach, who was present.
    • The Police Chief ad is still running until the end of the month.
    • Wednesday and Thursday, he will be in Kearney for MEAN meetings. Jerry will be going to the League Legislative meeting on Thursday morning.
    • Gave an update on the steering committee and the comprehensive plan with Confluence.
    • Met with Phil Hardenburger regarding radio issues. They also talked about funding levels for the RTSD.
    • Mayor Dave Bauer commented on the success of the Back to School Picnic and thanked everyone involved. Also, the county approved the housing project today.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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