Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. May 7th, 2024 City Council Minutes
3.A.2. May 7th, 2024 Park and Rec Minutes 
3.A.3. May 7th, 2024 Public Works Minutes 
3.A.4. May 7th, 2024 Legislative & Economic Development Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider to authorize to apply for the 10-free-trees grant application 
4.B. Consider the RESCO revised quotation. 
4.C. Consider the payment to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,552.96
4.D. Swear in of Matthew Jonas as Police Sergeant 
4.E. Consider the LB840 application from Roundabout Energy LLC DBA Grow With The Flow 
4.F. Consider proposals for Well #5 repairs 
4.G. 15th Street paving opinion of cost and assessment for possible paving project
4.H. Consider Resolution 2024-08 Amending the fee schedule and adding curfew for the Crete Community Room
4.I. Consider Resolution 2024-09 25 mph speed limit on South Arizona in City limits 
4.J. Consider Allo Assets Pole Attachment Agreement 
4.K. Consider the Krupicka Administrative Subdivision 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 21, 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: Absent
  • 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. May 7th, 2024 City Council Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. May 7th, 2024 Park and Rec Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. May 7th, 2024 Public Works Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. May 7th, 2024 Legislative & Economic Development 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:
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 to authorize to apply for the 10-free-trees grant application 
Discussion:
Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated that this grant is for 10 free trees and there is no match required. The only requirement is the city helping with advertising the free trees. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the City has previously applied for all 10 free trees. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize to apply for the 10-free-trees grant application Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.B. Consider the RESCO revised quotation. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the council had authorized to spend $132,000 on switch and relay configuration. When they attempted to purchase it they said it is going to be $147,000 and they did submit a timely bid on it. Ourada was able to get the price lowered to $142,855 which is the best they can do. This is to control the solar farm and water well. It is something that was approved prior and it is $10,000 higher.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the RESCO revised quotation. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider the payment to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,552.96
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the payment to Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,552.96 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Swear in of Matthew Jonas as Police Sergeant 
Subject:
4.E. Consider the LB840 application from Roundabout Energy LLC DBA Grow With The Flow 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is an application that they have been working on for several months with the owner, Jeff Jerovec. He wants to purchase the Crete News building this went to the LB840 Advisory Committee, and they wanted to approve it, and it was also sent to the Legislative & Economic Development Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Roundabout Energy LLC DBA Grow With The Flow Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider proposals for Well #5 repairs 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that well # 5 failed about a week or two ago. Sargent Drilling came in and did some preliminary work on it including the camera and found the issues. It needs a replacement pump and peller shaft. Ourada explained that typically on these you do get more than one quote. They did get a quote from Sargent Drilling and another quote came in today but didn't get it in time for City Council. They can not afford to wait and the recommendation to the Public Works Committee was to approve this.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposal for Well #5 repairs from Sargent Drilling. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. 15th Street paving opinion of cost and assessment for possible paving project
Discussion:
Approved to have City Administrator Tom Ourada send property owners estimated assessment cost for the15th Street paving project. 
Subject:
4.H. Consider Resolution 2024-08 Amending the fee schedule and adding curfew for the Crete Community Room
Discussion:
Finance Committee member Kyle Frans explained that the amendment to the fee schedule would be to update a flat rental fee with or without the kitchen and add a curfew for the Crete Community Room. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution 2024-08 Amending the fee schedule and adding curfew for the Crete Community Room Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider Resolution 2024-09 25 mph speed limit on South Arizona in City limits 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that Mayor Bauer had asked to look at this and they did take ation on this earlier with a higher speed limit and that doesn't seem to be effective. His suggestion was 25 miles per hour which is consistent with the use along there. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2024-09 25 mph speed limit on South Arizona in City limits Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider Allo Assets Pole Attachment Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that they have an attachment agreement with all utilities that occupy city poles. In this case this is with Allo it is typical with attachment agreements. Ourada stated that they did mirror this agreement with Fremont's agreement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Allo Assets Pole Attachment Agreement Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider the Krupicka Administrative Subdivision 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that there was a request for an Administrative Subdivision on the north side of 24th St. 
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:
Officer’s Reports
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated the following:
  • During the months of June and July there will be Food Trucks at the library on Thursdays from 4pm-7pm
  • Currently working on finding a book for Crete Reads and will possibly bring the author in person or virtually.
  • Working on completing the National Incident Management System training.
  • Parks & Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • The Wildwood Pool opens on May 25th, 2024
  • Mayor’s Day with free admission Sunday, July 14th
  • Doane Equity Program is available for youth swim lessons and summer pool passes- for family in Saline County who are qualified free and reduced lunch
  • Micro TBall and TBall starts May 22nd 2024.
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • In addition to a great night having Matthew Jonas sworn in publicly he has been busy the last week.
  • Jonas is already taking charge of some things and making them his own.
  • Meeting with the Sheriff’s office to look over a tentative agreement for services.
  • Sergeant Morehouse and the Sheriff’s technical people are working on having a joint technical investigative unit to share costs of equipment.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The second RTSD meeting went fairly well. They will be evaluating all crossings to establish a budget and then work on an RFP. They will evaluate county crossings. There are about 9 crossings in Crete however, there are more crossings in Wilber.
  • The county was going to originally start the paving work on north Boswell to the transfer station at the beginning of June but now they will start towards the end of June.
  • The City of Crete purchased a pickup truck for the Parks & Recreation Department. There had been some local vendors upset. The pickup they purchased had 13,000 miles and they paid $23,000 for it. That was a good price for it.
  • The City is working on an Emergency Plan. Ourada reminded the elected officials about the NIMS training.
  • Still working on the restrooms and pavilion for City Park. The restrooms will be in the $100,000 range and the modern Pavilion which will be 24 ft by 36 ft in the $130,000 range.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated that some people that have approached him about taking down the band stand have been upset but then when he explains that they are replacing it with a pavilion to fit more people.
  • Council member Dan Papik asked Ourada about the railroad tracks on Main Ave and if Bunge Milling has liability. Ourada explained that there had been conversations about that and Bauer stated that it’s not certain when this will happen but at least it is in their radar.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
6:37 p.m.
 

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