Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Concent Agenda 
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. April 18, 2023 Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes 
3.A.2. April 18, 2023 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.3. April 18, 2023 Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.4. April 18, 2023 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.5. April 13, 2023 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.6. April 18, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. The 1206 LB840 Reimbursement 
3.E. Approve Application and Certificate for Payment from General Excavating for all work completed through 4/22/23 in the amount of $198,245.24
3.F. Approve City Council Standing Committees 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Public Hearing on the annexation of Area #5
4.B. Consider on first reading Ordinance 2170: An ordinance to annex Area #5 into the corporate limits of the City of Crete, Nebraska. 
4.C. Consider the request for increased DTR funds in the amount of $5,200 from Scott Skala. 
4.D. Consider amending employee rules and regulations section 4.02. 
4.E. Consider enacting Ordinance 2171: An ordinance amending the Municipal Code on Animal licenses 
4.F. Consider Change Order No. 1 for Project 2 of 2 East 22nd St. 
4.G. Consider enacting Ordinance No. 2172 Amending the Crete Municipal Code pertaining to Appointed and Hired Officials. 
4.H. Consider enacting Ordinance 2168: An ordinance to annex Area #1 into the corporate limits of the City of Crete on third reading. 
4.I. Consider the 2023 Ballot for Election to the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN) Board of Directors
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: May 2, 2023 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. Concent 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:
Approved the Concent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. April 18, 2023 Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. April 18, 2023 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. April 18, 2023 Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. April 18, 2023 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. April 13, 2023 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.6. April 18, 2023 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. The 1206 LB840 Reimbursement 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Approve Application and Certificate for Payment from General Excavating for all work completed through 4/22/23 in the amount of $198,245.24
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Approve City Council Standing Committees 
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. Public Hearing on the annexation of Area #5
Discussion:
City Attorney Alison Borer stated that this is the Wanek property. The planning commission also held a public hearing and the property owner was there. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing on the annexation of Area #5 at 6:03pm. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing on the annexation of Area #5 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider on first reading Ordinance 2170: An ordinance to annex Area #5 into the corporate limits of the City of Crete, Nebraska. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2170 and moved that it be approved for its first reading and that its title be read and approved. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider the request for increased DTR funds in the amount of $5,200 from Scott Skala. 
Discussion:
Council member Dan Papik stated that the Legislative Committee decided to table this item until there is more clarification on itemized amounts from Scott Skala for 1328 Main Avenue. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Tabled the request for increased DTR funds in the amount of $5,200 from 1328 Main Avenue. Tabled with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider amending employee rules and regulations section 4.02. 
Discussion:
Council member Tom Crisman stated that the Personnel Committee met and discussed employee rules and regulations section 4.0.2
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to amend employee rules and regulations section 4.02. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider enacting Ordinance 2171: An ordinance amending the Municipal Code on Animal licenses 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is an ordinance that was entertained by the council and they asked that it be codified. City Attorney Alison J Borer and her colleagues at Cline Williams codified this ordinance. 

City Attorney Alison J Borer stated that they worked to correct the code and removed all the licensing requirements and related license fees per the request of the Police Chief and Captain. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2171 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enacted Ordinance 2171: An ordinance amending the Municipal Code on Animal licenses. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider Change Order No. 1 for Project 2 of 2 East 22nd St. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is for the box culvert and a boring component on 22nd street and water line. They will bore it, which we don't have that capability and the price they gave is decent.  

Council member Dale Strehle stated that the Public Works Committee and, since the City does not have the equipment for this project, they recommenced it be approved in the amount of $41,555.00.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Change Order No. 1 for Project 2 of 2 East 22nd St. in the amount of $41,555.00 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider enacting Ordinance No. 2172 Amending the Crete Municipal Code pertaining to Appointed and Hired Officials. 
Discussion:
City Council member Tom Crisman stated that the Personnel Committee met on this and they recommended it be tabled until further clarification. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Tabled Ordinance No. 2172 Amending the Crete Municipal Code pertaining to Appointed and Hired Officials. Tabled with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider enacting Ordinance 2168: An ordinance to annex Area #1 into the corporate limits of the City of Crete on third reading. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2168 and moved that it be approved for its third and final reading. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Move for the final passage of Ordinance 2168 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the 2023 Ballot for Election to the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN) Board of Directors
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is the language to authorize Mayor Bauer to vote for the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN) Board of Directors. 

Council member Jack Oelschlager mentioned that the Public Safety Committee met on this and they recommended to the City Council to authorize Mayor Bauer to vote for the NRIN Board of Directors. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize Mayor Bauer to cast a vote in the 2023 Ballot for Election to the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN) Board of Directors Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: 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:
  • Officer Reports:
  • Library Director, Joy Stevenson informed that Bruce Garver will speak on Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m.
  •  Summer Reading Program registration started May 2, 2023 and the program kickoff on Thursday, June 1st and ends on June 30th.
  •  There will be three food trucks that day and then one food truck every Thursday during June, July and August.
  • Police Chief, Gary Young stated that he has been in contact with The Emergency Management and City wide training will be scheduled to get everyone caught up on NIMS training.
  • Has been in communication with Dave Neil from Nestle Purina to see how they can partner to improve employee safety.
  • Thanked the City Council for amending the Municipal Code on Animal licenses. This will help Mary, their administrative assistant and the citizens who are good pet owners.
  • Some officers at Post Prom this past weekend will have some at the coming 5 de Mayo celebration make an appearance.
  • City Council member Kyle Frans asked if officers helped with the lock down at the middle school. Chief Young stated that Officer Jonas has been instrumental in helping with reunification drills.
  • Park and Recreation Director, Liz Cody provided an update on the pool and the rest of parks and recreation.
  •  21 lifeguards and 8 cashiers have been hired
  •  Interviewed 2 people for the pool manager position. The offer letter will be going out this week.
  •  Libbie Clevette will be assistant pool manager for the start of the season.
  •  Lifeguard training will be May 15th-17th
  •  Started power washing the pool and painting the lines.
  •  Currently, have three pool operators. Kourtney Martin the swim coach, has agreed to complete the pool operator training.
  • The pool will be opening to the public on May 27th 2023.The pool will be opening to the public on May 27th 2023.Human Resource Director, Wendy Thomas stated that there are two new hires for the City of Crete. Kevin Centamore is the new electric grounds person and Savannah Anderson, Human Resource Coordinator.
  • City Administrator, Tom Ourada informed that the Spring Community Cleanup is this week May 2nd -7th. With the exception of shredding.  In the past Pinnacle bank has partnered with the City and has sponsored document shredding. This year the vendors were booked and they were unavailable, so there is no shredding. We have heard from people who have been calling the City to say that it is a shame the city is not providing them with shredding. Kudos to Pinnacle Bank for doing so all those years and not being recognized for it.
  • 13th street will be closing May 15th- May 31st for Doane’s Dormitory construction. They are extending utilities out to 13th St. Boswell to Code is going to close. The signage will close Boswell and Iris with signs at Hawthorne and Iris saying local traffic only. The detour will be on Highway 33. We try to avoid putting traffic on 15th St.
  • Talking with USDA about funding for the fire department station addition.  Possibly breaking it into two programs. Smaller full grant program and larger long term low interest loan program possibly going out to 40 years. Last time they looked at it was a couple million dollars for an addition. Some of the things that would have to be completed are a feasible study, a phase 1 environmental study, and a letter from the bank that they are not willing to loan at those terms.
  • City Hall employees have been using the parking lot across from the fountain in anticipation of the City Park project which will be starting sometime towards the end of June. The fountain should be going sometime on May 3rd 2023.
  • The trash receptacles have all been painted on 16th St. and it is working as intended.
  • Told the Finance Committee that we have been working on a Finance Policy update. Once that is done it will go to the Mayor and City Attorney then the Finance Committee for review and incorporated into city policy.
  • Tim Coffey a long-term city employee is retiring on Friday and the reception will be at the Crete Carrier Community Room.
  • Council member Dan Papik mentioned that he saw the letter from the garbage company stating where the trash receptacle goes to be picked up but it didn’t state that it needs to be put back to the house the remainder of the week.
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald stated that he noticed that the Street Department has been out to mow at the airport. Ourada mentioned that the Street Department is mowing in the absence of the Airport Manager.
  • Ourada mentioned that there will be an airport manager interview May 3rd in the morning.
  • Ourada stated that the Airport Advisory Board has been crushing it with volunteering doing catch up work at the airport.
  • Mayor Bauer read a letter from Council member Jack Oelschlager who has retired from Nestle Purina and is planning to move to Oklahoma to be closer to family. With this move on June 1st, he is resigning as representative of Ward III of the City Council on May 31st. Oelschlager stated that it has been an honor and privilege to serve over the past 26 years. Mayor Bauer stated that the resignation and all would wish him the best.
    • The meeting adjourned at 6:32pm.

 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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