Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. November 19th, 2024 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. November 19th, 2024 Legislative & Economic Development Minutes 
3.A.3. November 19th, 2024 Personnel Minutes 
3.A.4. November 19th, 2024 Public Safety Minutes 
3.A.5. November 19th, 2024 Public Works Minutes 
3.A.6. October 28th, 2024 Planning Commission Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Jessica Razo to the Library Advisory Board 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Ratification of Election Results 
4.B. Ajourn Sine Die 
4.C. Open Meeting as the 2024 City Council 
4.D. Roll Call 
4.E. Oath of Office 
4.F. Consider adopting Resolution 2024-26: A resolution certifying the results of the 2024 General Election 
4.G. Consider the Election of the 2024 City Council President to preside in the absence of the Mayor 
4.H. Consider the approval of the City Council Standing Committees as presented by the Mayor
4.I. Consider Ordinance 2224 Adding regulations for Mobile Food Vendors 
4.J. Consider Ordinance 2226 amending administrative subdivision requirements 
4.K. Consider authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the AFG grant. 
4.L. Consider Resolution 2024-25 Master Fee schedule 
4.M. Consider the apparent low bid of $177,922.00 from Judds Bros. Construction Co. for the Walnut Creek Sewer Repair Project. 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: December 3, 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 Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. November 19th, 2024 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. November 19th, 2024 Legislative & Economic Development Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. November 19th, 2024 Personnel Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. November 19th, 2024 Public Safety Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. November 19th, 2024 Public Works Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.6. October 28th, 2024 Planning Commission 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:
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Jessica Razo to the Library Advisory Board 
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. Ratification of Election Results 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that if there were going to be changes to the council, that would be identified formally here. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Ratification of Election Results Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Ajourn Sine Die 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to Ajourn Sine Die Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.C. Open Meeting as the 2024 City Council 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Opened Meeting as the 2024 City Council Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.D. Roll Call 
Discussion:
Roll Call. Answering roll call were the following Council Members: Crisman, Frans, Strehle, Papik, and Fitzgerald. Absent: Newmyer
Subject:
4.E. Oath of Office 
Discussion:
Oath of Office. Council Members Dale Strehle and Anthony Fitzgerald took their Oath of Office to serve on the 2024 City Council. Council Member Ashley Newmyer was absent and will take the Oath of Office at the next City Council meeting.
Subject:
4.F. Consider adopting Resolution 2024-26: A resolution certifying the results of the 2024 General Election 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution 2024-26: A resolution certifying the results of the 2024 General Election Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the Election of the 2024 City Council President to preside in the absence of the Mayor 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Elected Dale Strehle as the 2024 City Council President to preside in the absence of the Mayor. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.H. Consider the approval of the City Council Standing Committees as presented by the Mayor
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the City Council Standing Committees as presented by the Mayor Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider Ordinance 2224 Adding regulations for Mobile Food Vendors 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2224 and move that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2224 Adding regulations for Mobile Food Vendors Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider Ordinance 2226 amending administrative subdivision requirements 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the subdivider shall submit an original and three copies instead of eleven copies of the plat. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2226 and move that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2226 amending administrative subdivision requirements Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the AFG grant. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the AFG grant. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.L. Consider Resolution 2024-25 Master Fee schedule 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2024-25 Master Fee schedule Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the apparent low bid of $177,922.00 from Judds Bros. Construction Co. for the Walnut Creek Sewer Repair Project. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada that this project would be using ARPA funds. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the apparent low bid of $177,922.00 from Judds Bros. Construction Co. for the Walnut Creek Sewer Repair Project. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
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:
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • The Police Department is in the middle of toy drive Operation Under A Tree and there have been lots of toy and cash donations.
  • The money that is donated is used to buy clothing, shoes and coats to give to people in need.
  • Chief Young thanked people for their generosity in giving donations for the toy drive.
  • The Police Department is ahead of schedule with their records management and will probably go live one or two months early.
  • An internal beta test will be carried out before Christmas.
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated the following:
  • Started the library book sale.
  • Princess Tea Party was very successful and there were over 100 participants. Friends of the Library donated snacks.
  • Partnering with the Isis Theatre to show The Polar Express movie for free on Saturday, December 14th 2024 and Sunday, December 15th, 2024.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • 3,067 families received support from Food Bank distribution in Tuxedo Park from January to October 2024.
  • Tree City Applications are due December 31st 2024.
  • Annual maintenance of park signs & picnic tables.
  • Inventory of parks shop equipment for auction.
  • We were not selected for the Watchable Wildlife Grant.
  • Playground improvements for City Park and Rotary Park are being discussed.
  • Building Inspector Trenton Griffin stated the following:
  • This year 25 new houses have been built.
  • 2 houses have been moved into Crete.
  • Of those 25 new houses 8 of them are in the foundation phase, 5 are partially closed and getting framed up, 8 of them are completely closed up and 6 of them have full occupancy.
  • There is also an 8-plex apartment building being built and the Senior Villas are getting close to being done.
  • There is also a commercial building with two businesses going in there.
  • Griffin is also looking into permit rates to make sure they are good.
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald asked City Administrator Tom Ourada who will be helping with snow removal and NOTAMs for weather. Ourada stated that the Street Department will be helping with snow removal and IT Director Mike Kalkwarf will be helping with the NOTAMs.
  • Ourada stated that Justin Haack will be starting in January and they are currently working on the Airport Manager Agreement.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • There had been some radio issues with the antennas on the tower that had been a concern. Chief Gary Young has done a great job with finding a resolution. When they do get switched over to the county for law enforcement and fire and rescue and dispatch we will be in a good place.
  • Met with the school last week and spoke to Superintendent Dr. McDowell and Director of District Safety Dr. Frans to partner with them on the grants we are working on with the pedestrian overpass, two roundabouts and the pedestrian underpass.
  • Nestle Purina is going to start their sludge pumping. The Crete City Council approved a Right-of-Way occupancy permit.
  • Working on improvements to the downtown senior Community Center.
  • There will be some opportunity for Crete Public Library to do some digital programing at the Community Center with the seniors.
  • There is another grant opportunity that Southeast Nebraska Development District has helped to find for the substation.
  • Filled out a letter of intent to apply for workforce housing grant. The Crete Housing & Community Development is going to ask for LB840 funds in the amount of $250,000. You can’t reuse money for this round it has to be new funds and then we will match it three times. $250,000 to $750,000. The program application is due the first part of next year. We will have the $580,000 that we have now and hopefully we will have another million to work with.
  • We have some very strong interest in the downtown buildings. There are two interested parties in opening up businesses in there. We would do something similar like with the Isis Theatre if there is any kind of default the building would revert back to us for sale basis.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
6:34 p.m.
 

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