Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. October 22nd, 2024 Minutes 
4. Items of Business
4.A. New Business
4.A.1. Presentation on Crete Municipal Code Chapter 2 Article 18 Historic Preservation 
4.B. Old Business
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. Chairperson's Report
6.B. Director's Report
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: November 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Historic Preservation Commission 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.
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. October 22nd, 2024 Minutes 
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned, and Janet Jeffries seconded to approve the amended meeting minutes. 

Jannet Jeffries: Aye, Jennifer Robison: Aye, Kendra Ordia: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Tom King: Aye 
Aye: 5 No:0 
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. New Business
Subject:
4.A.1. Presentation on Crete Municipal Code Chapter 2 Article 18 Historic Preservation 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that City Attorney Anna Burge would be providing a presentation on the Crete Municipal Code 2-1801 through 2-1814 on the Crete Historic Preservation Commission. 

Burge explained the purpose of the commission, definitions, and establishment of the Historic Preservation Commission. Burge explained the five members of the commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Ourada explained that the members shall serve a three-year term and shall be appointed on a staggered basis. Ourada and Burge went through and provided details of when members were appointed. 

Burge continued with the presentation and explained the following:
- the commission meetings; rules and regulations
- power and duties 
- appeal from decision 
- landmarks and eligibility 
- landmarks; action subject to review; certificate of appropriateness 
- landmarks; unsafe structure; deliberate acts or unlawful 
- landmarks; economic impact, applications to public property, and violations and penalties. 

When Burge was explaining 2-1810 Landmarks; Action Subject to Review; Certificate of Appropriateness 
Commission member Janet Jeffries asked if the timeframe of 5 days could possibly be changed to provide more time for the written fining of fact, and the detailed description of any required modifications or conditions be given to the Building Inspector. Burge and Ourada explained that this is a good point and something that can be discussed in the future. 

During the explanation of 2-1813 Landmarks; Application to Public Property commission members expressed their concern about the bandstand at City Park possibly being torn down. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that he would talk to Mayor Dave Bauer about their concerns.  

Commission member Jennifer Robison asked about some of the words used in the duties for the commission members such as advocate. Burge explained that the commission members will provide information to the public and there can also be educational opportunities. Ourada explained that this commission should be proactive so that the community knows about this commission and what it stands for. Ourada reminded members that anytime more than 3 members are together it is a quorum and notice has to be advertised for the meeting. If members engage in educational activities for community there needs to be less than 3 members otherwise it does need to be advertised. Ourada stated a good kick off activity for the commission would be presenting to the City Council. 

Commission member Jennifer Robison asked about The Secretary Of The Interior's Standards For The Treatment Of Historic Properties and if the standards change. Burge and Ourada explained that he basics don't change. 

 
Subject:
4.B. Old Business
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that he has submitted the application for the Historic Preservation Commission to become a Certified Local Government. Ourada explained that Kelli Bacon acknowledged that the application was submitted. 
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident 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.
Subject:
6.A. Chairperson's Report
Subject:
6.B. Director's Report
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada asked the commission if they wanted to change the date for the December meeting. After discussion the commission decided that they would like to have the next meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
Scott Kuncl motioned to adjourn the meting at 8:42 p.m. and Janet Jeffries seconded. 

Jannet Jeffries: Aye, Jennifer Robison: Aye, Kendra Ordia: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Tom King: Aye 
Aye: 5 No:0 
 

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