Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. June 20, 2023 Public Safety Committee Meeting minutes 
3.A.2. June 20, 2023 Leg.Econ.Development Committee Meeting minutes
3.A.3. June 20, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting minutes 
3.A.4. June 20, 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. Approve the Mayor's appointment of Jodeen Schwisow to the Crete Housing Authority for a term of June 1, 2028.
3.E. Approve Cline Williams invoices totalling $45,205.68
3.F. Approve Isis Theater Renovation Change orders #007 & #008 in the amounts of $5,146 & $7,503 respectfully.
4. Items of Business
4.A. Public Hearing for Retail Liquor License from PWR & DWD Rental Properties, LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill 1103 Main Avenue, Crete, NE. 
4.B. Consider the application for a Retail Liquor License from PWR & DWD Rental Properties, LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill 1103 Main Avenue, Crete, NE. 
4.C. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-1 to R-3 from Dittmer & Dittmer, LLC.  a parcel of land being a portion of land located in the North 1/2, of the northeast 1/4 section 26, T8N, R4E of the 6th P.M., Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. 
4.D. Consider enacting Ordinance # 2173 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Dittmer & Dittmer, L.L.C. 
4.E. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-2 to R-3 from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply for Parcels 760009570, 76012991, 7601148366, all in blocks 21 and 168, Original Town, City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. 
4.F. Consider enacting Ordinance # 2174 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply. 
4.G. Consider the Application for a Permit to Occupy City of Crete Right-of-Way from Allo Communications at PON: CRE-01-01. 
4.H. Consider the Application for a Permit to Occupy City of Crete Right-of-Way from Allo Communications at PON: CRE-01-03. 
4.I. Consider Ordinance NO. 2175 Relating to Wages and Salaries; To Amend Ordinance NO. 2157 To Adjust The Wages And Salaries Of City Officers and Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Of The City of Crete. 
4.J. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the purchase of BodyWorn Cameras and Rocket Communications Bundle in the amount of $125,000 from the Police Department.
4.K. Consider the Application and Certificate for Payment from General Excavating in the amount of $97,286.44 for all the work through 6/24/2023.
4.L. Consider Claim: 96A139963 to accept the revised ACV settlement offer of $5,992.37 from Dairyland Insurance. 
4.M. Consider the Department of Public Works Utility Account Write offs in the amount of $34,290.37.
4.N. Consider the request from George A. Leavitt and Barbara J. Leavitt for the Administrative Subdivision of "Clover Ridge Addition" being a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of section 25 T8N R4E of the 6th P.M., Saline County, Nebraska. 
4.O. Consider approval for an award of LB840 funding for 1228 Main Avenue in the amount of $7,275.00 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: July 5, 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. 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.
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. June 20, 2023 Public Safety Committee Meeting minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. June 20, 2023 Leg.Econ.Development Committee Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. June 20, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. June 20, 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. Approve the Mayor's appointment of Jodeen Schwisow to the Crete Housing Authority for a term of June 1, 2028.
Subject:
3.E. Approve Cline Williams invoices totalling $45,205.68
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Approve Isis Theater Renovation Change orders #007 & #008 in the amounts of $5,146 & $7,503 respectfully.
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 for Retail Liquor License from PWR & DWD Rental Properties, LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill 1103 Main Avenue, Crete, NE. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. for Retail Liquor License from PWR & DWD Rental Properties, LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill 1103 Main Avenue, Crete, NE. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. for Retail Liquor License from PWR & DWD Rental Properties, LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill 1103 Main Avenue, Crete, NE. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the application for a Retail Liquor License from PWR & DWD Rental Properties, LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill 1103 Main Avenue, Crete, NE. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the application for a Retail Liquor License from PWR & DWD Rental Properties, LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill 1103 Main Avenue, Crete, NE. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-1 to R-3 from Dittmer & Dittmer, LLC.  a parcel of land being a portion of land located in the North 1/2, of the northeast 1/4 section 26, T8N, R4E of the 6th P.M., Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-1 to R-3 from Dittmer & Dittmer, LLC. a parcel of land being a portion of land located in the North 1/2, of the northeast 1/4 section 26, T8N, R4E of the 6th P.M., Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-1 to R-3 from Dittmer & Dittmer, LLC. a parcel of land being a portion of land located in the North 1/2, of the northeast 1/4 section 26, T8N, R4E of the 6th P.M., Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider enacting Ordinance # 2173 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Dittmer & Dittmer, L.L.C. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is for a subdivision of a property that overlaps C1- R3. They would like to rezone in order for the 3 acre tract to be the same. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance # 2173 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Dittmer & Dittmer, L.L.C. and waive the rule it be read on three different days. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance # 2173 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Dittmer & Dittmer, L.L.C. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-2 to R-3 from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply for Parcels 760009570, 76012991, 7601148366, all in blocks 21 and 168, Original Town, City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that is for a proposed zoning change from C-2 to R-3 from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply. They are looking to build multifamily housing. This did go to the Planning Commission and they voted to recommend it be approved.  
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-2 to R-3 from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply for Parcels 760009570, 76012991, 7601148366, all in blocks 21 and 168, Original Town, City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of, in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to a proposed zoning change from C-2 to R-3 from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply for Parcels 760009570, 76012991, 7601148366, all in blocks 21 and 168, Original Town, City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider enacting Ordinance # 2174 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance # 2174 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply and waive the rule it be read on three different days. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance # 2174 To Amend The Zoning Ordinance from Crete Lumber & Farm Supply. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the Application for a Permit to Occupy City of Crete Right-of-Way from Allo Communications at PON: CRE-01-01. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that anytime there are multiple right-of-way requests they need council approval. This also went to the Public Works Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for a Permit to Occupy City of Crete Right-of-Way from Allo Communications at PON: CRE-01-01. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider the Application for a Permit to Occupy City of Crete Right-of-Way from Allo Communications at PON: CRE-01-03. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for a Permit to Occupy City of Crete Right-of-Way from Allo Communications at PON: CRE-01-03. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider Ordinance NO. 2175 Relating to Wages and Salaries; To Amend Ordinance NO. 2157 To Adjust The Wages And Salaries Of City Officers and Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Of The City of Crete. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained these changes are for two different positions. The Airport Manager position and for the Office Manager position to be salaried. This also went to the Personnel Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance NO. 2175 Relating to Wages and Salaries; To Amend Ordinance NO. 2157 To Adjust The Wages And Salaries Of City Officers and Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Of The City of Crete and waive the rule it be read on three different days. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance NO. 2175 Relating to Wages and Salaries; To Amend Ordinance NO. 2157 To Adjust The Wages And Salaries Of City Officers and Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Of The City of Crete. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the purchase of BodyWorn Cameras and Rocket Communications Bundle in the amount of $125,000 from the Police Department.
Discussion:
Chief of Police Young explained that this purchase would be for BodyWorn Cameras and Rocket Communications Bundle. They will help get better coverage and protect everyone involved. 
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that they will be using ARPA reserve funds that were earmarked for the police department for the downpayment and then capital outley money for the rest of the five years. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the purchase of BodyWorn Cameras and Rocket Communications Bundle in the amount of $125,000 from the Police Department. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider the Application and Certificate for Payment from General Excavating in the amount of $97,286.44 for all the work through 6/24/2023.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained this was the approved application for payment of the triple box culvert on 22nd St. This did go to the Public Works Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application and Certificate for Payment from General Excavating in the amount of $97,286.44 for all the work through 6/24/2023. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider Claim: 96A139963 to accept the revised ACV settlement offer of $5,992.37 from Dairyland Insurance. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that a new vote from the finance committee to appeal the settlement and negotiate a final settlement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to have the City Attorney communicate with Dairyland Insurance regarding the ACV value and negotiate a final settlement. Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the Department of Public Works Utility Account Write offs in the amount of $34,290.37.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that these are from accounts the collection agency and attorney consider uncollectable. They sent letters and tried to get payment but they were unable. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Department of Public Works Utility Account Write offs in the amount of $34,290.37. Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.N. Consider the request from George A. Leavitt and Barbara J. Leavitt for the Administrative Subdivision of "Clover Ridge Addition" being a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of section 25 T8N R4E of the 6th P.M., Saline County, Nebraska. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this request meets the requirements for an administrative subdivision. This also went to the Public Works Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the request from George A. Leavitt and Barbara J. Leavitt for the Administrative Subdivision of "Clover Ridge Addition" being a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of section 25 T8N R4E of the 6th P.M., Saline County, Nebraska. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.O. Consider approval for an award of LB840 funding for 1228 Main Avenue in the amount of $7,275.00 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the City Attorneys reviewed the application and it met all the LB840 requirements. Allo Communications will be leasing the building. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the award of LB840 funding for 1228 Main Avenue in the amount of $7,275.00 Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: 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:
  • Chief of Police Young stated the following:
  • Thanked Rod and Bryan for picking up unidentified radios. All city radios are being updated
  • The event on June 30th 2023 went smoothly and it was a good weekend.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated that on the evening of the 4th of July people were able to burn fireworks when the rain stopped.
  • Park and Recreation Director, Liz Cody stated the following:
  • Group lessons, water aerobics, and infant/toddler lessons are continuing.
  • Helped Boy Scouts with their swimming skill test
  • Hosted a CCLC family swim event and more than 355 people showed up. The pool max is 200 and based on that they are now looking at two time slots for the Mayor’s Day at the pool at 1pm and 3pm on Sunday, July 9th 2023.
  • Swim league championships was hosted by RipTide Swim Team at Wildwood Pool but had to be canceled due to weather. There were over 300 cars and over 1,000 people.
  • This weekend the last softball tournament took place at Tuxedo.
  • Working to figure out a schedule so there are no conflicting usage of fields
  • Has received comments that Tuxedo Park is a favorite camp ground
  • Savannah Anderson introduced new Water Operator Elier Comendador
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • Substation Transformer and Power Deliver Center bid opened last week and the council will see them before the next meeting
  • The engineer is reviewing the bids to make sure they are responsible bids
  • The first bid came in at 1.4 million dollars and the other in the $800,000’s
  • The 35 KV delivery center came in at about 2 million dollars
  • The lift station at 22nd St walk through
  • Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee next week
  • Dave Jurena is the new chairperson for the Planning Commission
  • Met with Schemmer regarding planning of the fire station improvements. They are knowledgeable on the USDA requirements and will be sending their proposal sometime this week. It will go to the Public Works Committee and then City Council.
  • Allo will be holding a ground breaking at City Hall on July 31st at 9:30 a.m.
  •  Diann Nettifee’s last day is today. She had been a long time City employee. She will be the new Saline County Clerk.
  • Telisha Carnes is being promoted to Office Manager.
  • When the park construction is complete looking to have some new sign layouts. That will go to the Public Works Committee.
  • Revisiting bathroom space at City Park and looking at possibly modular bathrooms.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated the following:
  • Thanked everyone involved in the 4th of July weekend.
  • Welcomed new employees and is happy for the advancement of Telisha Carnes. It’s always good to be able to promote within the City.
  • There is an opening for Seward Saline Waste Compact Representative.
  • City Council member Dan Papik mentioned he would not be opposed to attend the meetings.
  •  
Meeting adjourned 6:46 p.m.


 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
6:46 p.m.
 

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