Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the special exception use permit SEP23-02 requested by Sandhills Energy LLC to erect a utility facility in the form of a Solar Farm on parcel number 760147235, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. 
3.B. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Change Order Request No.005 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $42,679.00 for the Crete Isis Theater Phase I. 
3.C. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a contract amendment for construction inspection for 22nd Street Box Culvert from Speece Lewis Engineers. 
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the request from Dittmer & Dittmer for the Administrative Subdivision of Lot 2 of the East Ridge 1st Addition. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: June 20, 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. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the special exception use permit SEP23-02 requested by Sandhills Energy LLC to erect a utility facility in the form of a Solar Farm on parcel number 760147235, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada informed the Committee that this was property owned by the City. A special exception use permit calls for the Council to review the application and find several criteria to ensure it conforms with the special application use. Ourada explained that City Attorney John Zimmer and himself reviewed the eight application findings required. They established all findings comply with all conditions and standards. Ourada reviewed said findings with the Public Works Committee.

 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council on the special exception use permit SEP23-02 requested by Sandhills Energy LLC to erect a utility facility in the form of a Solar Farm on parcel number 760147235, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. The special exception use permit SEP23-02 meets all specifications needed to proceed. 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. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Change Order Request No.005 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $42,679.00 for the Crete Isis Theater Phase I. 
Discussion:
Shaylene Smith, Executive Director of the Blue River Arts Council was present to explain the purpose of the Change of Order for the Isis Theater Phase I. Structural steel was necessary above the screen and where the marquee would be placed. (The structural steel was already part of the contract already signed) Due to the decision to leave the eaves exposed, there needed to be some cross-bracing as well. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council on the Change Order Request No.005 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $42,679.00 for the Crete Isis Theater 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:
3.C. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a contract amendment for construction inspection for 22nd Street Box Culvert from Speece Lewis Engineers. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this request was from the design and inspection engineer, not the contractor and it increased the costs from construction day overruns up to $48,500. Ourada voiced that we do need inspection services completed. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council on a contract amendment for construction inspection for 22nd Street Box Culvert from Speece Lewis Engineers for the total amount of $48,500. 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.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the request from Dittmer & Dittmer for the Administrative Subdivision of Lot 2 of the East Ridge 1st Addition. 
Discussion:
Dittmer & Dittmer requested Lot 2, 1820 Eastgate Drive, be split, creating 1830 Eastgate Drive. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council on the request from Dittmer & Dittmer for the Administrative Subdivision of Lot 2 of the East Ridge 1st Addition. 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
Discussion:
5:15 p.m. 

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