Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Review and discuss Waste Connections proposal 
3.B. Consider Resolution 2025-08 authorizing the mayor to sign agreement waiving receipt of non-primary entitlement funds for Crete Municipal Airport
3.C. Consider Ordinance 2245 Amending irrigation service season and removing unused electric rate classifications  
3.D. Consider Resolution 2025-07 authorizing the mayor and city attorney to esign agreement for 2025 FAA grant for Crete Municipal Airport
3.E. Consider forwarding a claim to the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) regarding damaged asphalt lane on County Road 2400. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: June 3, 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. Review and discuss Waste Connections proposal 
Discussion:
Alex Shackleton with Waste Connection discussed more about the proposal. Discussion included bulk pickup, recycling, and the app that will be available. Alex was also able to answer questions regarding the proposal and garbage pick-up.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider Resolution 2025-08 authorizing the mayor to sign agreement waiving receipt of non-primary entitlement funds for Crete Municipal Airport
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that we are giving back money from 2022 that wasn't obligated. Tom stated that the City would get it back in the future.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve 2025-08 authorizing the mayor to sign agreement waiving receipt of non-primary entitlement funds for Crete Municipal Airport. 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. Consider Ordinance 2245 Amending irrigation service season and removing unused electric rate classifications  
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that this is a change to take out October and just end in September for the irrigation rate. Other rates that will be taken out are Residential Heat, Residential Load Control, General Heat, and General Load Control. Rates taken out are no longer rate classes.
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Ordinance 2245 Amending irrigation service season and removing unused electric rate classifications. 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.D. Consider Resolution 2025-07 authorizing the mayor and city attorney to esign agreement for 2025 FAA grant for Crete Municipal Airport
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the City is getting funds for the big double box hanger. Authorization is needed to e-sign and authorize the grant acceptance. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to adopt Resolution 2025-07 authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to e-sign agreement for 2025 FAA grant for the Municipal Airport. 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 forwarding a claim to the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) regarding damaged asphalt lane on County Road 2400. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that the damage was public works related because the Electric Department caused the damage by responding to an electric trouble call. Tom stated that he believes there is some issue with this, and having LARM investigate will uncover possible responsibility on the owner's part. This should be recommended to Risk Management. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve forwarding a claim to the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) regarding damaged asphalt lane on County Road 2400. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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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