Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on the Western Area Power Administration-Upper Great Plains Region Renewable Energy Certificate Letter and Option Form
3.B. Discussion on a feasibility study for expansion to the fire station. 
3.C. Discussion on proposal for demolition and replacement of new roof and wall panel for Street Shop. 
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on implementing a key policy for the transfer station gate. 
3.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on Nexlink Tower Site Lease Agreement. 
3.F. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on Change Order Request No.004 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $28,935.00 for the Crete Isis Theatre Phase I
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Public Works 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. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on the Western Area Power Administration-Upper Great Plains Region Renewable Energy Certificate Letter and Option Form
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that by selecting option #2, the City of Crete would designate the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska to manage the Western Area Power Administration-Upper Great Plains Region Renewable Energy Certificate and letter. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council to designate the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska to manage the Western Area Power Administration-Upper Great Plains Region Renewable Energy Certificate Letter and Option Form. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Discussion on a feasibility study for expansion to the fire station. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will do grants and loans over 30 years with low interest so that the payments will be manageable. There needs to be a feasibility study which is relatively inexpensive and the city will pay for it. There would also have to be a phase 1 environmental. Ourada is looking at a Lincoln Firm to carry out the feasibility study.  
Subject:
3.C. Discussion on proposal for demolition and replacement of new roof and wall panel for Street Shop. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that there would have to be a formal spec to to Bid. Gilmore and Associates will be helping with an estimate of cost which will likely be over 6 figures. 
Ourada also explained that the City has received the close out letter which explains that we bear responsibility for future issues. 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on implementing a key policy for the transfer station gate. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that developing a key policy which would also require a deposit for a key to the transfer station gate. Once it has been drafted, the City Attorney will review it and then it will come to the committee and then city council. 

Tabled a recommendation to the City Council on implementing a key policy for the transfer station gate.
 
Subject:
3.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on Nexlink Tower Site Lease Agreement. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that there were back and forth conversations with Nextlink to create an agreement. City Attorney Alison J Borer reviewed the agreement and it will have to be renewed every five years. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on Nextlink Tower Site Lease Agreement. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on Change Order Request No.004 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $28,935.00 for the Crete Isis Theatre Phase I
Discussion:
Shaylene Smith explained that this change order is for the taxes on phase I. It is for the same 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on Change Order Request No.004 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $28,935.00 for the Crete Isis Theatre Phase I Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: 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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