Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. March 4th, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 
3.A.2. March 4th, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Mintues 
3.A.3. March 4th, 2025 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
4. Items of Business
4.A. Police Recognition 
4.B. Adjourn City Council to a meeting of the Community Development Agency (CDA) 
4.C. Consider Resolution# 2025-01 CDA authorization of transfer of ownership to D7-5, LLC.
4.D. Adjourn the CDA to the City Council meeting
4.E. Public Hearing on the 1 & 6-Year Street Improvement Plan 
4.F. Consider the 1 & 6 Year Plan 
4.G. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-01 from the Crete Fire Department for the Crete Fire Ribfest 
4.H. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-02 from Bruce Cerny and Xochitl Boughtin with TJ Sokol for a Midwest Fest 
4.I. Consider the Crete Municipal Airport Hanger Lease Agreement 
4.J. Consider the Crete Municipal Airport End Unit Lease Agreement 
4.K.  Consider the Crete Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations 
4.L. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,324.59 
4.M. Consider authorizing to submit the 2025 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Pre-Application. 
4.N. Consider the 4-year lease quote for the street sweeper 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: March 18, 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.
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. March 4th, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. March 4th, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting Mintues 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. March 4th, 2025 Personnel 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:
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. Police Recognition 
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young recognized officers and other first responders that assisted during the shooting that took place on June 28th, 2024. 
Subject:
4.B. Adjourn City Council to a meeting of the Community Development Agency (CDA) 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that there is going to be a transfer of ownership from Kamake, Inc to D7-5, LLC and they intend to continue to use the property in the same manner and is requesting permission for the approval of the transfer of the project site. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adjourn City Council to a meeting of the Community Development Agency (CDA) Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.C. Consider Resolution# 2025-01 CDA authorization of transfer of ownership to D7-5, LLC.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution# 2025-01 CDA authorization of transfer of ownership to D7-5, LLC. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Adjourn the CDA to the City Council meeting
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adjourn the CDA to the City Council meeting Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.E. Public Hearing on the 1 & 6-Year Street Improvement Plan 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the 1 & 6-Year Street Improvement Plan. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing on the 1 & 6-Year Street Improvement Plan Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing on the 1 & 6-Year Street Improvement Plan Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider the 1 & 6 Year Plan 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the 1 & 6 Year Plan Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-01 from the Crete Fire Department for the Crete Fire Ribfest 
Discussion:
Fire Chief Tod Allen and Xochitl Boughtin explained the event at the Public Works Committee meeting. They would like to ask for the street closures on Linden Ave from 14th to 15th Street and on 14th Street from Linden Ave to Main Ave. They have spoken to the local businesses and they are supportive. Chief Allen stated they would like to try this for the first year and the station will participate with activities. Xochitl Boughtin explained they will have the ribs donated and there are people volunteering to help cook. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-01 from the Crete Fire Department for the Crete Fire Ribfest Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-02 from Bruce Cerny and Xochitl Boughtin with TJ Sokol for a Midwest Fest 
Discussion:
Xochitl Boughtin explained that this event they are trying to have at a different time of the year. They are planning family events for the day time and other events in the evening. They are requesting a street closure for Norman Ave between 12th and 13th Street. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-02 from Bruce Cerny and Xochitl Boughtin with TJ Sokol for a Midwest Fest Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the Crete Municipal Airport Hanger Lease Agreement 
Discussion:
City Attorney Anna Burge explained some of the changes for the T-hangar leases and end-unit hangar leases. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated there was good input from City Council member Anthony Fitzgerald. Some of the changes included expectations and updated payment schedules, insurance requirements and renter responsibilities. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete Municipal Airport Hanger Lease Agreement Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider the Crete Municipal Airport End Unit Lease Agreement 
Discussion:
City Council President Dale Strehle stated that this is subject to insurance review. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete Municipal Airport End Unit Lease Agreement Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K.  Consider the Crete Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations 
Discussion:
This item was tabled in committee for further discussion. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Tabled the Crete Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations Tabled with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,324.59 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,324.59 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider authorizing to submit the 2025 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Pre-Application. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the City of Crete did not get the 2024 Rural Workforce Housing Fund Grant. This application is going to be for The Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund and is for up to $750,000. The City would do a match and proposed applying for the 20 percent match from the city's LB840 economic development program. This project would build six single-family houses and contract with SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District) for administration of the grant and as the general contractor. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize to submit the 2025 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Pre-Application. Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.N. Consider the 4-year lease quote for the street sweeper 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is a lease-purchase agreement for about $225,000 and a 4-year agreement will allow the purchase of the needed street sweeper and save a considerable amount of interest on the total cost. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the 4-year lease- purchase quote for the street sweeper Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: 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 that the 911 dispatch is changing over on March 19th, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.
  • Fire Chief Todd Allen stated that the rig is being put to work. 
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson provided the February 2025 Library Report and stated that they have added video games and book clubs. 
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin stated that final occupancies are coming for houses that were started in 2024. 
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated that hiring is going on for the summer season. They have had 25 interviews so far. Tuxedo Park camping opens in April 2025. 
  • Council Chair Dale Strehle stated they are fortunate to have support of the Police Department, Fire Department and Saline County. 
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada Stated the following;
  • The City of Crete has extended two conditional offers to potential police officers. One of the officers is already a certified officer.
  • Ourada stated the City is already about 41% through the budget and it is doing okay.
  • Had a meeting with Crete Area Medical Center on paramedic response and they are continuing discussions.
  • The City has no refunds on sales tax this month.
  • The municipal equalization is going down $33,000 from this year to next year.
  • Meeting with seniors who use the Wanek Community Center. They have different visions on how the different groups use the facility. There is a plan moving forward and the center will be mor functional and attractive.
  • City Clerk Nancy Tellez is at Clerk School all this week.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
 

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