Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. March 19, 2024 City Council Minutes 
3.E. March 19, 2024 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.F. March 19, 2024 Park and Rec Committee Minutes 
3.G. March 19, 2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
3.H. March 19, 2024 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.I. Approve JEO Invoice No: 149048 in the amount of $4,239.50
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider the application SE24-01 for the Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Celebration. 
4.B. Consider the Crete Urban Area Map 
4.C. Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to provide a termination notice to Beatrice. 
4.D. Consider the RMS Quote. 
4.E. Consider the payment of claims to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $336.91
4.F. Consider enacting Ordinance NO. 2197 Relating To The Vacation Of Streets or Alleys
4.G. Consider enacting Ordinance NO. 2198 Amending Plat  Requirements. 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: April 2, 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 the 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.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. March 19, 2024 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. March 19, 2024 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. March 19, 2024 Park and Rec Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.G. March 19, 2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.H. March 19, 2024 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.I. Approve JEO Invoice No: 149048 in the amount of $4,239.50
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 the application SE24-01 for the Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Celebration. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this application is for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration and that it was reviewed by emergency services and parks and recreation. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the application SE24-01 for the Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the Crete Urban Area Map 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned that the City of Crete looked at it and the county also looked at it and accepted it and our portion is right. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete Urban Area Map 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. Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to provide a termination notice to Beatrice. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned that they should formalize this to move forward since they will start inquiring costs in the move from Beatrice. There is a procedure outlined for the City to follow to separate ourselves from Southeast 911 and this went to the Public Safety Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Authorized the Mayor and City Administrator to provide a termination notice to Beatrice. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.D. Consider the RMS Quote. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada is the item he was previously talking about, a quote to start incurring costs for a computer rated dispatch and this is to move to a different system. Public Safety Committee member Dan Papik stated that they did meet on this, and they will be seeking clarification on some of the language in the agreement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve the RMS Quote and review and negotiate the terms of the agreement. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider the payment of claims to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $336.91
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the payment of claims to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $336.91 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.F. Consider enacting Ordinance NO. 2197 Relating To The Vacation Of Streets or Alleys
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is to vacate the Quince area by Henning's and Dittmer's property. This went to the Public Works Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance NO. 2197 and waive the rules it be read on three different days. 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: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2197 on final reading. 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: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider enacting Ordinance NO. 2198 Amending Plat  Requirements. 
Discussion:
City Attorney Anna Burge explained this ordinance is for some changes to allow for the County Clerk Register of deeds to be able to put her stamp on the front and not block any of the other signatures. The other piece is in accordance with state statute to have the printed names of the signatories. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2198 and waive the rules it be read on three different days. 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: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance NO. 2198 on final reading. 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: 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:
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • T-Ball registrations are due Friday, May 3rd 2024.
  • The Tree City Application was submitted and Crete has been awarded a Tree City for the 33rd year. Crete has also been awarded the growth award.
  • Chief of Police, Gary Young stated the following:
  • At the last meeting the mayor presented awards and tonight’s award is not as super cool. We are sad to say goodbye to Sgt. Ron Koch.
  • Sgt. Koch has always been there and has been knowledgeable.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer presented Sgt. Ron Koch with his retirement badge. Sgt. Koch has served in law enforcement for 33 years and 8 months. Bauer stated that Sgt. Koch has done a lot of service and will be missed.
  • Sgt. Ron Koch thanked everyone for their support.
  • Chief Young mentioned that there have been issues at the park and he has talked to Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody, City Attorney Anna Burge, and City Administrator Tom Ourada about limiting and how to deal with some of the folks out there. This incident involved a domestic disturbance, where someone tried to set the tent on fire.
  • City Council members Ashley Newmyer, Dale Strehle, and Dan Papik thanked and congratulated Sgt. Ron Koch.
  • City Council member Anthony Fitzgerald asked if there is a periodic check program for street lamp posts. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that there are annual inspections. Fitzgerald mentioned he noticed a street lamp post that was down around 6th and Bowell Ave. Chief Young stated that there was a vehicle that hit a lamp post in that area.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • Sales tax was down 6.7%. Which is January, we get January in March. It is the lowest it has been since July of 2022. $5,000 lower than the lowest in 2023. $6,650 were refunded this month back to the state. Next month we are going to be refunding $84,000 back to the state. Part of the Nebraska Advantage Act where the state’s economic development program people in Nebraska can take advantage of that and get refunds of municipalities. By state law they don’t have to tell what it is for and where it came from.
Next month we will likely have very little sales tax.
  • The Railroad Transportation Safety District will not meet next week. They will meet next month.     
  • Mayor Dave Bauer provided an update on City Park. Bauer stated that it has been his goal to do something between the new parking lot and the park with some handicapped equipment. Bauer explained that had been started with a little girl that contacted him and then several parents have also come to him with different ideas. Bauer stated that he will be having a meeting with an individual that will be giving them several ideas. Bauer and Ourada met with a contractor for the sign on 13th Street they are looking at a partial wall that says Crete City Park or something like that and design ideas.
  • The Crete Community Foundation was notified that an individual donated $45,000 to the park and the foundation put another $55,000 towards the park.
  • One of the ideas Bauer and this individual have is to see take the band stand down and have a picnic shelter that is accessible and tables that are also accessible. That will have much more use.
  • Bauer stated that Jennifer Lampila has done research on the band stand.
  • Bauer mentioned that his goal is to get started on the work at City Park this summer. He also stated that if a private business wants to do something it can get done in two weeks but if the city or government wants to do something it takes years. It’s so different because city governments are so restricted and have to follow many requirements.
  • They are also getting the bids on the restrooms for City Park.
  • Ourada stated that they will be interviewing two Library Director candidates on Thursday, April 4th 2024.
                   
 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
 

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