Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the Highway Safety Grant Application from the Crete Police Department 
3.B. Discuss citizen concern on for sale vehicle parked on front yard 
3.C. Consider Fire Department grant application for additional ARPA funds 
3.D. Consider the Fire Department purchasing Lucas devices 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: November 5, 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 Highway Safety Grant Application from the Crete Police Department 
Discussion:
Chief Young explained that this mini-grant is for a radar system for the new vehicle they are going to be purchasing.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Highway Safety Grant Application from the Crete Police Department 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.B. Discuss citizen concern on for sale vehicle parked on front yard 
Discussion:
Keith Burk addressed the Public Safety Committee and stated that according to City Code he is not able to park a vehicle on the front yard of his property located at 1140 E 13th St. Burk asked if there is a possible permit that he could take out to be able to park his vehicle he has for sale on his front yard. Mayor Dave Bauer stated that there needs to be more discussion about this. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that there might need to be an alteration to the ordinance. City Attorney Anna Burge explained that it requires changes in the ordinance/ city law. Burk asked if he could please know as soon as possible what is decided.  
Subject:
3.C. Consider Fire Department grant application for additional ARPA funds 
Discussion:
Assistant Fire Chief James Yost stated that they had applied for this grant two years ago and the application was denied. They would like to apply again for funds to be able to purchase Lucas devices. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Fire Department grant application for additional ARPA funds Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.D. Consider the Fire Department purchasing Lucas devices 
Discussion:
Assistant Fire Chief James Yost stated that the old Lucas devices are no longer serviceable, and they would be able to buy three new ones and every truck would have one. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council to consider the Fire Department purchasing Lucas devices 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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