Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on selling the City farm. 
3.B. Consider a recommendation to the City Council for a new phone system. 
3.C. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Airport Advisory Board Project list. 
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Ricoh IM C2510 with eGoldfax & (RSI Software) Proposal 
3.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the sewer back-up claim on 15th St. 
3.F. Consider a recommendation to the City Council amending the Crete Infrastructure Material Specifications and Testing Requirements
3.G. Review action taken on a sewer back-up claim on Longwood Ave. 
3.H. Discussion of lease approach of city property. 
3.I. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Medical Utility Hold form. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: March 5, 2024 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 selling the City farm. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the city has one farm and how there is no need for the property. This will help offset the cost of the new property that is being purchased. It will be a sealed bid and sell-by process as outlined by the state statute. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council on selling the City Farm Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Consider a recommendation to the City Council for a new phone system. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the City has been working on this for a year now. Tom stated that the new Mytell system is decent and it would be a good deal. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council for a new phone system. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.C. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Airport Advisory Board Project list. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how this is something the Airport Advisory Board wanted the City Council to be aware of. This is for more informational purposes. 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Ricoh IM C2510 with eGoldfax & (RSI Software) Proposal 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this would be for the library. It is not so much for coping, it is more for the digital, such as remote printing and faxing. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council on the Ricoh IM C2510 with eGoldfax & (RSI software) proposal. 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.E. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the sewer back-up claim on 15th St. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how this will be referred to the Risk Manager, LARM, who manages the insurance that the City has. The Risk Manager could investigate and come back with a recommendation. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council on the sewer back-up claim on 15th St. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.F. Consider a recommendation to the City Council amending the Crete Infrastructure Material Specifications and Testing Requirements
Discussion:
City Adminstrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this would be minor updates. Tom would like to add kennedy fire hydrants & kennedy valves. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council amending the Crete Infrastructure Material Specifications and Testing requirements. 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.G. Review action taken on a sewer back-up claim on Longwood Ave. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this went directly to the insurance company, and didn't involve the City. The claim was denied after the investigation. Tom stated that the claimant wants the City to take a position on this and the City would follow suit.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
City Council reviewed the action taken on the a sewer back-up claim on Longwood Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council that we agree with LARM and their finding and deny the claim as well. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.H. Discussion of lease approach of city property. 
Discussion:
No discussion and tabled. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Discussion of lease approach of the city property. Tabled with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.I. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Medical Utility Hold form. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how this form will allow customers to not be disconnected for 30 days and allow them to have that time to pay. If the customer has not paid for the previous bill on the 31st day, their service will get disconnected. This would formalize the process on a specific form. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council on the Medical Utility Hold 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:
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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