Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the proposed Ordinance 2244 setting municipal electric rates 
3.B. Consider Airport Rules and Regulations 
3.C. Review and discuss Waste Connections proposal
3.D. Consider the Special Exception Application from Andrew Hardenburger for Northern Natural Gas. 
3.E. Consider Resolution 2025-4 metering of solar generation facility
3.F. Consider Resolution 2025-5 NPPD Agreement 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Public Works 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 proposed Ordinance 2244 setting municipal electric rates 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, introduced rate consultant John Krajewski, with JK Energy, to explain the electrical rates and what he looks at when doing a rate study. John stated that based on the financial results put together, he is recommending two 7% rate increases over the next two fiscal years. Start implementing the first step on October 1st, 2025, and the second step on October 1st, 2026. There was further discussion on how this rate will affect large companies, as well as residential and general services. Rate comparison was discussed as well.  
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to adopt the proposed Ordinance 2244 setting municipal electric rates. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider Airport Rules and Regulations 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, stated that he had sent the rules and regulations with the changes to the council. Council agreed with the changes. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Airport Rules and Regulations. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Review and discuss Waste Connections proposal
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, introduced Waste Connection to discuss their proposal. They discussed what they would charge for bulk pick-up and recycling pickup. Further discussion will be held in two weeks. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to review and discuss Waste Connections proposal. Tabled with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider the Special Exception Application from Andrew Hardenburger for Northern Natural Gas. 
Discussion:
Andrew Hardenburger discussed that there is a high-consequence area caused by the Crete High School gymnasium, and they do not have the ability to shut off the line for pressure tests.  They plan to relocate the Crete #1 TBA station to the north side of Martell Road by the take-off. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to adopt the Special Exception Application from Andrew Hardenburger for Northern Natural Gas. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Consider Resolution 2025-4 metering of solar generation facility
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how this is required by NPPD. This is for NPPD to install metering on the solar generation facility for Sandhills. This is needed for Sandhills to do test runs, get certified, and operate moving forward. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to adopt Resolution 2025-4 metering of solar generation facility. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Consider Resolution 2025-5 NPPD Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that this is the operation of the solar farm, and we have obligations with NPPD for severe overfault conditions. We are to provide overvoltage protection on NPPD's system. This agreement gives the City 3 years to tie into the fiber and have the landing points to signal to drop the solar farm and the generators. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to adopt Resolution 2025-5 NPPD Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: 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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