Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the Isis Theatre Contract Amendment for Phase 1 
3.B. Consider Change Request #003
3.C. Consider Change Request #004 
3.D. Consider COR#005 Add Electrical Sub Panel at Stage for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
3.E. Consider COR#06 Add Spray Foam to Ceiling from Kingery Construction Co. for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
3.F. Consider CO 006 from Kingery Construction Co. for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
3.G. Consider CO #07 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $3,969.00 for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
3.H. Consider COR 016 Credit on Logo 
3.I. Consider the apparent high bid from Jay Presten at $441,000.00 for the city farm. 
3.J. Consider the Crete PV System Impact Study Agreement between the City of Crete, Nebraska and JEO Consulting Group, Inc. 
3.K. Consider Resolution 2024-06 Authorizing the vacation of the alley north of east 24th St. Block 29
3.L. Consider Ordinance 2200 Adding penalty ordinance to Chapter 6 Nuisances 
3.M. Consider Ordinance 2201 Amending vacation ordinance 2188
3.N. Consider relinquishing grant funds from the Crete Municipal Airport back to the state. 
3.O. Consider Dairyland's Insurance settlement offer for light pole and fixture. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 7, 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 the Isis Theatre Contract Amendment for Phase 1 
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained this is from September 2022 and when it was phased, there was nothing done in writing. This will be to clean up and clarify Phase 1. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to agree to the Isis Theatre Contract Amendment for Phase 1. 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 Change Request #003
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained how this recommendation is for a change order request for Phase 2. Shay explained that #003 is the bond and asked the City to consider it on its own and not part of the Isis budget because it has to be paid for since it's owned by the municipality. Shay would like the City Council to consider COR #003 as an expense of the City. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the Change Request #003 without any funding from the City at this point. 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 Change Request #004 
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained earlier that this change request is for the Sound Panels.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to agree with Change Request #004. 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 COR#005 Add Electrical Sub Panel at Stage for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained earlier that this change request is a holding for light fixtures, and it is best to do now before prices go up. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to agree COR #005 to add electrical sub panel at stage for the Crete Isis Theatre. 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 COR#06 Add Spray Foam to Ceiling from Kingery Construction Co. for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained earlier that this change order is to add installation on the ceiling. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to go ahead with COR #06 to add spray foam to ceiling from Kingery Construction Co. for the Crete Isis Theatre. 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.F. Consider CO 006 from Kingery Construction Co. for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained that this is back on Phase 1, which is paid for, to finish paperwork. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to go ahead with CO 6 from Kingery Construction Co. for the Crete Isis Theatre. 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. Consider CO #07 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $3,969.00 for the Crete Isis Theatre. 
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained that this is once again cleaning up Phase 1 from February. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council go ahead with CO #7 from Kingery Construction Co. in the amount of $3,969.00 for the Crete Isis Theatre. 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.H. Consider COR 016 Credit on Logo 
Discussion:
Shay Smith, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council, explained that this is the credit for the work that Julie did on the logo instead of subbing it out. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve COR 016 for the Credit on the logo. 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.I. Consider the apparent high bid from Jay Presten at $441,000.00 for the city farm. 
Discussion:
Tom Ourada, City Administrator, explained how this was a sealed bid and the buyer was the higher bidder. Tom also stated that the bidder was willing to follow through with the purchase of the property and had the funding. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to accept the apparent high bid from Jay Presten at $441,000.00 for 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
Motion 2 Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to accept the apparent high bid from Jay Presten at $441,000.00 for 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.J. Consider the Crete PV System Impact Study Agreement between the City of Crete, Nebraska and JEO Consulting Group, Inc. 
Discussion:
Tom Ourada, City Administrator, explained how now a third party is required to do this study, and it's something that needs to be done. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Crete PV System Impact Study Agreement between City of Crete, Nebraska and JEO Consulting Group, Inc. 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.K. Consider Resolution 2024-06 Authorizing the vacation of the alley north of east 24th St. Block 29
Discussion:
Tom Ourada, City Administrator, explained how the City has been working with the Attorney for the Estate on development discussion, and how fees could be waived for developmental opportunities. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to go ahead Resolution 2024-06 authorizing the vacation of the alley north of east 24th St. Block 29. 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.L. Consider Ordinance 2200 Adding penalty ordinance to Chapter 6 Nuisances 
Discussion:
Anna Burge, City Attorney, explained that Chapter 4 Nuisances is the original location for nuisance concerns includes this penalty provision. Anna discussed how, when trying to file through the County to enforce through County Court, the City cannot specifically ask for specific abatement for Chapter 6 Nuisances. Chapter 6 Nuisances includes household items, general nuisance, abandoned cars, & junk. This is an important remedy to enforce Chapter 6 Nuisances. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Ordinance 2200 adding penalty ordinance to Chapter 6 Nuisances. 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.M. Consider Ordinance 2201 Amending vacation ordinance 2188
Discussion:
Anna Burge, City Attorney, explained how this is correcting what is being vacated, which would be the alley way running north-south. 
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Ordinance 2201 Amending vacation ordinance 2188. 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.N. Consider relinquishing grant funds from the Crete Municipal Airport back to the state. 
Discussion:
Tom Ourada, City Administrator, explained how the City was asked by the State Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division, if the City could relinquish $17,000.00 that they could use in other areas. The City will have a project next year, and the funds expire in September. If not used, it will be a waste, and relinquishing the funds will give a chance for the State to use it in other areas. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to relinquish grant funds from the Municipal Airport back to the state. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.O. Consider Dairyland's Insurance settlement offer for light pole and fixture. 
Discussion:
Tom Ourada, City Administrator, explained how they would like to deduct the pole and fixture. Anna took a look at what the depreciation is and how fighting this would not make sense. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to accept Dairyland's Insurance settlement offer for the light pole and fixture. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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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