Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the purchase of a new bucket truck
3.B. Consider the National Functional Classification (NFC) Urban Area Map 
3.C. Consider Ordinance 2248 Adding dwelling garage separation 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: June 17, 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 purchase of a new bucket truck
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that this would be replacing an 88, and it is under $80,000. The City does have the funds in reserve for it. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the purchase of a new bucket truck. 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 the National Functional Classification (NFC) Urban Area Map 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that when submitting the Federal Aide projects, it was a big deal. It can be used on NFC roads and other roads as well. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the National Functional Classification (NFC) Urban Area Map. 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 2248 Adding dwelling garage separation 
Discussion:
Building Inspector, Trent Griffin, explained that currently, most builders are following the Lincoln code, which requires 5/8 fire rock on the ceilings as well as the common walls on attached garages. This includes, if there is an accessory dwelling that's within 6 ft., it will also have to have a fire separation. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to adopt Ordinance 2248 adding dwelling garage separation. 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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