Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. February 6, 2024 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. February 6, 2024 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. February 6, 2024 Legislative Economic Development Committee Minutes 
3.A.4. February 6, 2024 Park and Rec Committee Minutes 
3.A.5. February 6, 2024 Personnel Committee Minutes 
3.A.6. February 6, 2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
3.A.7. February 6, 2024 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 totaling $1,088.00
3.E. Approve COR 015: Crete Isis phase I in the amount of $766.00
3.F. Approve COR 002: Crete Isis Phase 2 in the amount of $255,500.
3.G. Approve the Mayor's appointment of Carely Adame to the Planning Commission. 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Public Hearing on the proposed One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program. 
4.B. Consider the One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program. 
4.C. Consider the request to vacate part of the street between lot 5-6 block 168 and lot 11-12 block 21 from Crete Lumber and Farm Supply.
4.D. Consider the request to purchase part of the street between lot 5-6 block 168 and lot 11-12 block 21. 
4.E. Consider the serving of catered alcohol at the Crete Public Library jigsaw puzzle race on March 12th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Crete Carrier Community Room. 
4.F. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-2 Authorizing the mayor to sign the Certification of Local Government Approval for Hope Crisis Center receiving funding for emergency shelter activities. 
4.G. Consider approving payment of claims to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,774.05.
4.H. Consider the DTR application from Angelica Murillo Ortiz for 1239 Main Ave Crete, NE 68333
4.I. Consider the serving of catered alcohol at the Mayor's Chili Feed on February 29th 2024 in the Crete Carrier Community Room. 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: February 20, 2024 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:
Approved Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. February 6, 2024 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. February 6, 2024 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. February 6, 2024 Legislative Economic Development Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. February 6, 2024 Park and Rec Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. February 6, 2024 Personnel Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.6. February 6, 2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.7. February 6, 2024 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 totaling $1,088.00
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Approve COR 015: Crete Isis phase I in the amount of $766.00
Subject:
3.F. Approve COR 002: Crete Isis Phase 2 in the amount of $255,500.
Subject:
3.G. Approve the Mayor's appointment of Carely Adame to the Planning Commission. 
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 proposed One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program. 
Discussion:
Opened the Public Hearing on the proposed One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program at 6:02 p.m. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is to comply with state aid and if federal funding becomes available for projects, they have to be on the street improvement program. 
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing on the proposed One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing on the proposed One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program at 6:03 p.m. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program. 
Discussion:
Council member Dale Strehle stated that this went to the Public Works Committee and to the Planning Commission. Strehle added that projects don't have to be completed if they are on the street improvement program. There had been a question about this. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the One Year and Six Year Street Improvement Program. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider the request to vacate part of the street between lot 5-6 block 168 and lot 11-12 block 21 from Crete Lumber and Farm Supply.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this was a request to vacate the property and purchase the property. It was split into two requests. One to vacate and one to purchase. The request to vacate did go to public works. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Approve the request to vacate part of the street between lot 5-6 block 168 and lot 11-12 block 21 with the intent to sell. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Approved the request to vacate part of the street between lot 5-6 block 168 and lot 11-12 block 21 with the intent to sell. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider the request to purchase part of the street between lot 5-6 block 168 and lot 11-12 block 21. 
Discussion:
Council member Dale Strehle explained that this is the second part and the Public Works committee recommends putting the property up for sale. Letting the adjacent landowners know that this will be up for sale. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to put up for sale part of the street between lot 5-6 block 168 and lot 11-12 block 21. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider the serving of catered alcohol at the Crete Public Library jigsaw puzzle race on March 12th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Crete Carrier Community Room. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that each time there is a request there needs to be approval from the city council. This is something that has been done in the past. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the serving of catered alcohol at the Crete Public Library jigsaw puzzle race on March 12th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Crete Carrier Community Room. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.F. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2024-2 Authorizing the mayor to sign the Certification of Local Government Approval for Hope Crisis Center receiving funding for emergency shelter activities. 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer explained that this request is for the mayor to sign the certification of local government approval for Hope Crisis Center receiving funding for emergency shelter activities. The last one was signed in 2015. With the signing of this resolution it will be on record. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2024-2 Authorizing the mayor to sign the Certification of Local Government Approval for Hope Crisis Center receiving funding for emergency shelter activities. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider approving payment of claims to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,774.05.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the payment of claims to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,774.05. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider the DTR application from Angelica Murillo Ortiz for 1239 Main Ave Crete, NE 68333
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the DTR application from Angelica Murillo Ortiz for 1239 Main Ave Crete, NE 68333 Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the serving of catered alcohol at the Mayor's Chili Feed on February 29th 2024 in the Crete Carrier Community Room. 
Discussion:
Mayor Bauer informed that the Mayor's Chili Feed will be on March 7th 2024.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the serving of catered alcohol at the Mayor's Chili Feed on February 29th 2024 in the Crete Carrier Community Room. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
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 Gary Young stated the following:
  • Although this is a slower time of the year, there have been DUI, hit and runs, and thefts.
  • Noah Zach is ready to come off probation.
  • Jaden Acevedo has been working with Code Enforcement Officer Kylie Nicewonger and is preparing for the Academy.
  • Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Cody stated the following:
  • The next Food Bank of Lincoln distribution at Tuxedo Park will be on Thursday, February 22nd 2024.
  • Youth Soccer and Micro Soccer Registrations are open.
  • Summer seasonal employment opportunities are now open.
  • Cody thanked Human Resource Coordinator Savannah Anderson with her help with the hiring process.
  • Cody stated that the Parks Master Plan will help with grant opportunities.
  • Cody answered Council member Crisman’s question about the city having arborists on staff by informing that both her and Parks Groundskeeper Aaron Steffensmeier are in the process of the certification.
  • Human Resource Coordinator, Savannah Anderson introduced Bryan Merashisky as the City’s new meter reader.
  • Council member Crisman informed that he will be having some medical procedures and might be missing one or two council meetings. He will inform City Administrator Tom Ourada and Mayor Bauer.
  • Crisman also asked Ourada about street tarring, pot holes, and the outlook of the railroad crossing on Main Ave. Ourada informed that the City is currently tarring, and will probably start working on the pot holes after that. Ourada mentioned that the work on the railroad was scheduled last fall and equipment is there however, that is not in the City’s hands.
                       
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The City is working on bathroom bids for the park.
  • Will possibly be waiting until next year to complete the pool roof and tin on other buildings when prices hopefully come down.
  • Ourada informed that the City is in need of a new phone system. It will cost about $80,000-$90,000 to do a new phone system and it would go in the next budget year.
  • Ourada shared some information on economic development and flexible dollars in nearby, comparable communities. There are a lot of challenges but we don’t have the income to do everything. We do a lot with a little and have to take bites out of the elephant with strategic planning and making sure we are smart with what we do and how we do it.
  • Council member Crisman asked about the negotiations for dispatch. Ourada stated that at the next council meeting or the one after that there will probably be a vote to end the relationship with Beatrice. Give notice that in about 18 months starting dispatch with Saline County.
 
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • Although this is a slower time of the year, there have been DUI, hit and runs, and thefts.
  • Noah Zach is ready to come off probation.
  • Jaden Acevedo has been working with Code Enforcement Officer Kylie Nicewonger and is preparing for the Academy.
  • Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Cody stated the following:
  • The next Food Bank of Lincoln distribution at Tuxedo Park will be on Thursday, February 22nd 2024.
  • Youth Soccer and Micro Soccer Registrations are open.
  • Summer seasonal employment opportunities are now open.
  • Cody thanked Human Resource Coordinator Savannah Anderson with her help with the hiring process.
  • Cody stated that the Parks Master Plan will help with grant opportunities.
  • Cody answered Council member Crisman’s question about the city having arborists on staff by informing that both her and Parks Groundskeeper Aaron Steffensmeier are in the process of the certification.
  • Human Resource Coordinator, Savannah Anderson introduced Bryan Merashisky as the City’s new meter reader.
  • Council member Crisman informed that he will be having some medical procedures and might be missing one or two council meetings. He will inform City Administrator Tom Ourada and Mayor Bauer.
  • Crisman also asked Ourada about street tarring, pot holes, and the outlook of the railroad crossing on Main Ave. Ourada informed that the City is currently tarring, and will probably start working on the pot holes after that. Ourada mentioned that the work on the railroad was scheduled last fall and equipment is there however, that is not in the City’s hands.
                       
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The City is working on bathroom bids for the park.
  • Will possibly be waiting until next year to complete the pool roof and tin on other buildings when prices hopefully come down.
  • Ourada informed that the City is in need of a new phone system. It will cost about $80,000-$90,000 to do a new phone system and it would go in the next budget year.
  • Ourada shared some information on economic development and flexible dollars in nearby, comparable communities. There are a lot of challenges but we don’t have the income to do everything. We do a lot with a little and have to take bites out of the elephant with strategic planning and making sure we are smart with what we do and how we do it.
  • Council member Crisman asked about the negotiations for dispatch. Ourada stated that at the next council meeting or the one after that there will probably be a vote to end the relationship with Beatrice. Give notice that in about 18 months starting dispatch with Saline County.

 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
6:35 p.m.
 

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