City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this went to the Public Works Committee and this ordinance shifts the management of the cemetery from the Cemetery Board to the Public Works Director. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is a subdivision that divides one lot into two. The layout meets all administrative subdivision rules and regulations. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that there were previous discussions on this and there are no concerns. The event will be catered with a Special Designated Liquor License. 

Mayor Dave Bauer explained that this is on the corner of 12th and Main Ave and is to brighten up the pumpkins that are there. 

Library Director Jessica Wilkinson explained that this grant is designed to encourage creative thinking, risk-taking and new approaches to address problems and needs of children and young adults in our community. This grant does require a 25% local match. Will be using this grant to launch a talking stories program using 12 Vox Audio Books, an iPad to assist in Storytime, 3 Tonies boxes, 15 Tonies characters, and 3 Tonies carrying cases. The grand total of this grant will be around $1,666 with the library needing to contribute $417. The Library would save $1,249.00

Library Director Jessica Wilkinson explained that this grant is to assist Nebraska libraries in improving the library services provided to their communities through continuing education and training for their library personnel. This grant requires a match of 25% of the amount requested to come from the library's budget. This grant will help to cover the cost of sending someone to a national conference. Wilkinson stated she will be applying for 2 of those grants to send 2 staff members to different conferences. 

Library Director Jessica Wilkinson explained that this internship program works to introduce high school and college students to the varied and exciting work of Nebraska libraries. The internships are intended to function as a recruitment tool, helping the students to view the library as a viable career opportunity while providing the public library with the finances ($500 or $1,000 per library or ranch) to provide stipends to the student interns. They would be able to provide 1 intern position for 100 hours, which would last around 8 weeks if they are awarded this grant. There would be no cost to the City of Crete with this grant. 

Gerald Vlasin from 2225 Main Ave addressed the City Council and stated that he received a letter letting him know that he owes $5,234.38 for the Street Improvement Projects. He stated that he lives in the middle of the block and doesn’t understand why he has to pay for the paving. Mayor Dave Bauer stated that the City would look into his questions and get back to him.
 

• Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:

• Got awarded the full $91,000 Grant for traffic safety and traffic enforcement.
• Cases involving mental Health continues to be a growing issue and would like the City to help spread the word about the importance of Mental Health resources. Asked if this can be taken up with our senators.

• Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated the following:

• Passed out the monthly Director’s Report to the City Council members, Mayor Bauer and City Administrator Tom Ourada.
• Invited everyone to the Celebrate Crete Event on Wednesday, September 18^th, 2024 at Tuxedo Park.
• The Crete Reads Author will be coming in November.

• Human Resources Coordinator Savannah Anderson introduced Trenton Griffin as the new Building Inspector, Dillion Aksamit is the new Acting Street Supervisor, and Jesse Yager is the new Water Superintendent.
• City Council member Tom Crisman asked if there have been any updates regarding the railroad crossing. City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned that it was scheduled for last September. Council member Dan Papik mentioned that it is getting to be a safety issue and City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned this can be a conversation with the Railroad Transportation District. 
• City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:

• Will be presenting at the League of Municipalities Annual Conference with Community Assistance Director Marilyn Schacht and City Clerk Nancy Tellez.
• A grant opportunity through the Thriving Communities Program is completely funding for City Attorney Anna Burge, Finance Director Wendy Thomas and City Clerk Nancy Tellez to attend a United States Department of Transportation convening in Washington D.C. in October to discuss possible grant funding opportunities in Crete for a pedestrian bridge, roundabouts, and an underpass.
• The state of Nebraska is taking back $12,000 in sales tax refund. They provided no explanation.
• Airport manager Will White is leaving at the end of September.
•  The City will be looking for a Fixed Base Operator.
• The transfer station intersection is open again.
• Ourada thanked the Mayor and Council for the passage of the salary ordinance.

• Mayor Dave Bauer invited everyone to attend the Celebrate Crete Event on Wednesday, September 18^th at 5:00 p.m. at Tuxedo Park.

The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.