Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the Tobacco License Application from Smokin' Liquor LLC 
3.B. Consider the Crete Police Department applying for fiscal year 24/25 Special Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP) grant. 
3.C. Consider the Class I Liquor License Application from the Blue River Arts Council, Inc. 
3.D. Consider Ordinance 2209 amending the sale of tobacco to 21
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: July 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Public Safety 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 Tobacco License Application from Smokin' Liquor LLC 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this agenda item is also on the City Council agenda. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Tobacco License Application from Smokin' Liquor LLC Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider the Crete Police Department applying for fiscal year 24/25 Special Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP) grant. 
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young stated that they would like to apply for the Special Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP) grant. Last year they applied for the first time and it allows them to do a lot of other activities such as safety messages during the pumpkin festival and during the Cinco de Mayo event. It enhances their ability to be out there and covers the overtime. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Crete Police Department applying for fiscal year 24/25 Special Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP) grant. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the Class I Liquor License Application from the Blue River Arts Council, Inc. 
Discussion:
Shaylene Smith with the Blue River Arts Council explained that they are applying for a Class I liquor license for special events only. Public Safety Committee member Tom Crisman stated that the Veterans and Friends had no issue with this. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Class I Liquor License Application from the Blue River Arts Council, Inc. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider Ordinance 2209 amending the sale of tobacco to 21
Discussion:
City Attorney Anna Burge explained that the legislature passed that you can't sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 21 years of age in 2020. This is so our City Code is in step with state law. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council Ordinance 2209 amending the sale of tobacco to 21 Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: 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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