Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. August 1, 2023 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.2. August 1, 2023 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. August 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 
3.A.4. August 7, 2023 Planning Commission Minutes 
3.A.5. August 10, 2023 Airport Advisory Board Minutes 
3.A.6. July 5, 2023 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.7. July 18, 2023 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.8. August 1, 2023 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Approve Cline Williams invoices totalling $9,632.06
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider authorizing to apply for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. 
4.B. Consider the Belohavy Estates Administrative Subdivision. 
4.C. Consider the Contractor's Application for Payment from Constructors, Inc. for Project No. 23-015 in the amount of $232,336.90.
4.D. Consider renewing the membership with Southeast Nebraska Development District. 
4.E. Consider approving the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $1,364.25.
4.F. Consider adopting Resolution 2023-16: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance. 
4.G. Consider Ordinance No.2176; An Ordinance of the City of Crete, Nebraska Relating to Annexation; To annex certain contiguous or adjacent land in part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 33, T8N, R4E; and to extend the corporate limits of the City. 
4.H. Consider the Preliminary Plat for  Butterfly Acres. 
4.I. Consider the renewal of  the Union Bank and Trust Revised Defined Contribution Plan Services Agreements for the Civilian Employee and Police Officer Pension Plans with Union Bank and Trust.
4.J. Consider the Substation Transformer and Switchgear bids. 
4.K. Consider the amended utility payment Agreement and Waiver Of Notice Policy
4.L. Consider the LB840 Application from ALLO Crete, LLC. 
4.M. Consider the LB840 Application from Charpen Properties LLC. 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. Class C Liquor License Automatic Renewals 
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: August 15, 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.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve Consent Agenda as presented. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. August 1, 2023 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. August 1, 2023 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. August 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. August 7, 2023 Planning Commission Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. August 10, 2023 Airport Advisory Board Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.6. July 5, 2023 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.7. July 18, 2023 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.8. August 1, 2023 Public Works Committee 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 Cline Williams invoices totalling $9,632.06
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. Consider authorizing to apply for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this item was going to be at the last council meeting. However, the deadline for the application was before the council meeting. The application was submitted on August 14th 2023 for $360,000 for planning activities for a pedestrian bridge over highway 33 and the railroad. There is no matched requirement and this item did go to the finance committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Authorized to apply for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the Belohavy Estates Administrative Subdivision. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is a straightforward subdivision replotting two lots. 
City Attorney Anna Burge stated that this is an extension on the back of lot 4ft on the set back in order to bring into compliance. 
Mayor Bauer added that the 4ft of property was purchased privately. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Belohavy Estates Administrative Subdivision. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider the Contractor's Application for Payment from Constructors, Inc. for Project No. 23-015 in the amount of $232,336.90.
Discussion:
This is for the Northside paving project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Contractor's Application for Payment from Constructors, Inc. for Project No. 23-015 in the amount of $232,336.90. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider renewing the membership with Southeast Nebraska Development District. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that there are no reasons not to renew membership with SENDD. There are some projects coming up that SENDD is going to be helping with. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved renewing the membership with Southeast Nebraska Development District. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider approving the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $1,364.25.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the payment of claims to ACE Hardware in the amount of $1,364.25. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider adopting Resolution 2023-16: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is something that is done every year in order to receive the allocation for having a qualifying street program. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution 2023-16: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider Ordinance No.2176; An Ordinance of the City of Crete, Nebraska Relating to Annexation; To annex certain contiguous or adjacent land in part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 33, T8N, R4E; and to extend the corporate limits of the City. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is to annex the 4 ft. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the first reading of Ordinance No.2176; An Ordinance of the City of Crete, Nebraska Relating to Annexation; To annex certain contiguous or adjacent land in part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 33, T8N, R4E; and to extend the corporate limits of the City. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider the Preliminary Plat for  Butterfly Acres. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this went to the Planning Commission. 
Mike Eckert with Civil Design Group explained that these are 3 acre properties that will have individual sewer and water. They have worked with the Natural Resources District to establish no-build areas near the dam. All the properties meet the site distance requirements of Lancaster county. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Butterfly Acres. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the renewal of  the Union Bank and Trust Revised Defined Contribution Plan Services Agreements for the Civilian Employee and Police Officer Pension Plans with Union Bank and Trust.
Discussion:
City Clerk-Treasurer  Jerry Wicox explained that there have been updates to comply with the IRS changes. The fees are not changing and these are just updates from the IRS. These are administrative actions for the updates for cyber security and there was added language if there is ever litigation and how to proceed. The fee schedule is the same and there are no changes to the mutual funds. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the renewal of the Union Bank and Trust Revised Defined Contribution Plan Services Agreements for the Civilian Employee and Police Officer Pension Plans with Union Bank and Trust. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider the Substation Transformer and Switchgear bids. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this went to the Public Works Committee and he stated that he is currently working with EDA to apply for a grant for the Substation Transformer and Switchgear. If the bids are rejected, the rebid prices might be about 3-5% higher. It is well worth the risk to wait and apply for the grants. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Reject the Substation Transformer and Switchgear bids. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider the amended utility payment Agreement and Waiver Of Notice Policy
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that Human Resource Director Wendy Thomas and Office Manager/ Administrative Assistant Telisha Carnes have been working on the amended utility payment agreement and waiver of notice policy. Ourada and City Attorney Anna Burge looked at it and made some changes to it. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the amended utility payment Agreement and Waiver Of Notice Policy Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider the LB840 Application from ALLO Crete, LLC. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that ALLO Crete, LLC is seeking LB840 funds for their office renovations. ALLO had talked about having an office and were looking at different communities from around the area Crete, Milford and Seward. We told them that if they located an office here in Crete they might be able to receive assistance through LB840. 
ALLO Crete, LLC has signed a long-term lease at 1228 Main Ave #2, Crete. They plan to have about 7 employees and a base in the back for service crews. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the LB840 Application from ALLO Crete, LLC. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the LB840 Application from Charpen Properties LLC. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that Charpen Properties, LLC is applying for LB840 funds. They are located right around the corner from where ALLO Crete, LLC is going to be located. They are planning to have mix use of the building downtown with an apartment on top and a storefront. LB840 awards only up to 50% of the project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the LB840 Application from Charpen Properties LLC. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: 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 reported the following:
  • The National Night Out in association with the Community Back to School Picnic at Doane University was very well attended.
  • A sprinkler system and new sod are being installed at the Police Station.
  • Park and Recreation Director, Liz Cody reported the following:
  • The summer season is coming to a close and over 30 seasonal staff are through for the year and will be going back to school.
  • With the end of the pool season, repair and updates will begin. A new roof on the bathhouse is at the top of the list.
  • Flag Football registrations are ongoing.
  • We are continuing to collaborate with partners for new programs and activities at Tuxedo Park.
  • City Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Wilcox reported that the Class C liquor licenses in Crete were published for renewal and no objections were received prior to the deadline, so not action is necessary by the City Council.
  • City Administrator, Tom Ourada reported the following:
  • The Finance Committee will meet on August 23rd 2023 at 4 PM.
  • The City Council will have a budget workshop on August 29th at 5 PM.
  • Will be working on grant and loan applications for a new water well and water main extensions. Water rates will be reviewed to be sure that they will be sufficient.
  • The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, the City city's wholesale electricity supplier, will be having committee and board meetings in Kearney this week. The main topic will be new membership schedules that will address power supply for several decades. The City Council will be required to take action on the new agreements in the future.
  • We have two proposals to do a study for the Fire Station expansion. A decision will be made on which firm to use and the expansion will be included in the budget for next year.
  • Mayor Bauer adjourned the meeting at 6:37pm.

 
Subject:
6.A. Class C Liquor License Automatic Renewals 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
 

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