Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. January 7th, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 
3.A.2. January 7th, 2025 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.3. January 7th, 2025 Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.4. January 7th, 2025 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.5. January 7th, 2025 Legislative/Development Committee Meeting 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 Tom Sorensen to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
3.E. Mayor's appointment of Adam Bauer to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Paul Heath to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Crystal Alarcon to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
3.H. Mayor's appointment of Chris Linhart to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the LARM Grant for the purchase of a ballistic vest. 
4.B. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $872.27
4.C. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the Department of Justice vest grant 
4.D. Consider the amended FOP agreement regarding the Lieutenant position 
4.E. Consider the amended LB840 application for funds in the amount up to $150,000 from PWR & DWD Rental Properties DBA Old Main Bar & Grill.
4.F. Consider the Master Professional Services Agreement and Work Order 001-City of Crete from Speece Lewis a Bowman Company
4.G. Consider Ordinance 2230 Vacating Alley
4.H. Consider Ordinance 2231 Sale of Vacated Alley
4.I.  Consider the amended LB840 application from the Crete Housing and Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) in the amount of $475,000.00
4.J. Consider Resolution 2025-1 Establishing a time and place for the hearing to address C-2 special exception request for the property at 1575 Blue Acres Drive, Crete, NE
4.K. Consider the amended policy change to the City of Crete Personnel Rules and Regulations 
4.L. Consider the Paramedic Services Agreement between Crete Area Medical Center and the City of Crete 
4.M. Consider the Clevette Administrative Subdivision
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: January 21, 2025 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 the Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. January 7th, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. January 7th, 2025 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. January 7th, 2025 Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. January 7th, 2025 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. January 7th, 2025 Legislative/Development Committee Meeting 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 Tom Sorensen to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
Subject:
3.E. Mayor's appointment of Adam Bauer to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
Subject:
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Paul Heath to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
Subject:
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Crystal Alarcon to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
Subject:
3.H. Mayor's appointment of Chris Linhart to the Downtown Advisory Committee 
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. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the LARM Grant for the purchase of a ballistic vest. 
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young stated that this is one of two grants the Police Department is going to be applying for the purchase of ballistic vests. The League Association of Risk Management (LARM) Grant application will help with the purchase of one ballistic vest. This grant application is online and there is no match required. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the Crete Police Department to apply for the LARM Grant for the purchase of a ballistic vest. Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4.B. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $872.27
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $872.27 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the Department of Justice vest grant 
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young stated that this is the other grant application the Police is going to be applying for the purchase of two ballistic vests. This application is through the Department of Justice and there is no match. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the Crete Police Department to apply for the Department of Justice vest grant Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4.D. Consider the amended FOP agreement regarding the Lieutenant position 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is activating and not creating a position. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the amendment to the FOP agreement is for the lieutenant position. Ourada explained the job classifications of Lieutenant, Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant and Officer, at the City of Crete Police Department, excluding the positions of Chief, Captain, Code Enforcement Officer, and Administrative Assistant. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the amended FOP agreement regarding the Lieutenant position Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider the amended LB840 application for funds in the amount up to $150,000 from PWR & DWD Rental Properties DBA Old Main Bar & Grill.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that PWR & DWD Rental Properties DBA Old Main Bar & Grill have submitted an amended application asking for more funds and the LB840 Advisory Board recommended up to $150,000 of LB840 funds. City Council member Anthony Fitzgerald asked if there would be a way to make sure that Old Main Bar & Grill submits proof that insurance funds have been used. Ourada stated that there will be a performance agreement and it could be included in there. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the amended LB840 application for funds in the amount up to $150,000 from PWR & DWD Rental Properties DBA Old Main Bar & Grill and for the performance agreement to include proof of spent insurance funds. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider the Master Professional Services Agreement and Work Order 001-City of Crete from Speece Lewis a Bowman Company
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is the Master Professional Services Agreement and Work Order 001-City of Crete from Speece Lewis a Bowman Company. Ourada explained this is a typical agreement and it is reimbursable. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Master Professional Services Agreement and Work Order 001-City of Crete from Speece Lewis a Bowman Company Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider Ordinance 2230 Vacating Alley
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this property is in west Crete where there is a property and a portion is on a city alley and in order to comply, they either need to saw the house off or purchase property to align them with city zoning and planning. Ourada stated that this went to the City Council prior for discussion. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2230 and move that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2230 Vacating Alley Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider Ordinance 2231 Sale of Vacated Alley
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduce Ordinance 2231 and move that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2231 Sale of Vacated Alley Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I.  Consider the amended LB840 application from the Crete Housing and Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) in the amount of $475,000.00
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the Crete Housing and Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) submitted a grant application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for the Rural Workforce housing Fund. Ourada explained that they found out that this is a 4 to 1 match for funds. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the amended LB840 application from the Crete Housing and Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) in the amount of $475,000.00 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider Resolution 2025-1 Establishing a time and place for the hearing to address C-2 special exception request for the property at 1575 Blue Acres Drive, Crete, NE
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is to arrange a public hearing in a C-2 area where the primary uses does not include churches. However, a special exception could include churches. The prospective buyers of this property have voiced their intent in having a church. So the City Council is setting the public hearing so the prospective buyers can proof that they meet the requirements for the special exception conditions. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2025-1 Establishing a time and place for the hearing to address C-2 special exception request for the property at 1575 Blue Acres Drive, Crete, NE Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider the amended policy change to the City of Crete Personnel Rules and Regulations 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the amendment to the policy is in Sec. 4.02 Paid Holidays to include Pre-approved leave shall include vacation leave and sick leave approved as per policy. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the amended policy change to the City of Crete Personnel Rules and Regulations Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider the Paramedic Services Agreement between Crete Area Medical Center and the City of Crete 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained this is the Paramedic Services Agreement between Crete Area Medical Center and the City of Crete. Ourada explained that this is one of the two agreements. The second agreement will be brought to the City Council possibly at the next City Council meeting. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Paramedic Services Agreement between Crete Area Medical Center and the City of Crete Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the Clevette Administrative Subdivision
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is a standard administrative subdivision, and it meets all the requirements. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Clevette Administrative Subdivision Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: 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:
Officers’ Reports
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • The Nebraska State Patrol did an audit of the tracking from initial arrests through the jail and back to the state. They did great with that and Young stated he sees it being further enhanced with the records management.
  • The Police Department has hit a major milestone with completing a 300-task list for the records management system transition.
  • Officer Noah Zac is going to be working to supplement as a School Resource officer.
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin stated the following:
  • Senior Villas are about completed and just waiting on the elevator inspection.
  • The Crete Apartments that Joe Nerud is building are going to get done sooner than planned.
  • Attended a Flood Plain Administrator’s Conference.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • Will be in Kearney Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 for committee meetings and Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 for the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) Board of Directors Meeting in which he is the Chair.
  • There will be a 9% whole sale power cost increase. The City of Crete is conducting a rate study. Possibly going to spread the rate increase by a couple years 4.5% each year.
  • Council member Ashley Newmyer reminded the council of the Community Cafe on January 22, 2025. Council members Ashley Newmyer and Dale Strehle and Mayor Dave Bauer stated they were planning on attending.
  •  Ourada stated that the City of Crete has hired a new Human Resources Coordinator and she will be starting on Monday, February 3rd, 2025.
  • Ourada stated that some of the bills being discussed in the legislature of being exempted on sales tax on electricity and waste water. That would be about $100,000 to $150,000 a year that would cost the City.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated that there are openings on boards and committees in the City and think of recommendations of people who might be interested on serving on them.

 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
 

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