Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Discuss amending City Code to address fowl regulations for the City of Crete.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: March 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Legislative Development Committee 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.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Discuss amending City Code to address fowl regulations for the City of Crete.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that amending the fowl regulations for the City is ultimately up to the Council. There was information from other communities who do or do not allow chickens in their communities. It ranges anywhere from no chickens allowed to an unlimited number of chickens allowed. Some have a permitting process, fees, regulations regarding chicken coops/enclosures, number of feet from neighbors, etc. It's a lot to consider.
The biggest struggle would be enforcement. Police Chief Gary Young commented that we only have one code enforcement officer, during normal office hours, so it would be impossible for her to handle her day-to-day duties and to add keeping track of chickens. After-hours complaints will go to our police officers, who are very likely to be dealing with more important matters. You'll get residents who will skip the permitting process or will want more chickens than the allowed number. There would be noise complaints, along with complaints about smells and/or other things too.
The resident who came before the Council to request this be looked at was not able to be present this evening. Mayor Dave Bauer stated that this topic, either way, needs to be decided on. Committee chair Dan Papik called to table the issue one more time, until the requestor is present to speak at the next meeting. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Table this item until the next Committee meeting. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Travis Sears: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, 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.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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