Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. June 3rd, 2025 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. June 3rd, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. June 3rd, 2025 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.4. June 3rd, 2025 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
3.A.5. June 3rd, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development Committee 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. Consider the HRA renewal
4.B. Consider Assurity group application 
4.C. Consider the Principal Dental and Vision renewal application 
4.D. Consider the National Functional Classification (NFC) Urban Area Map 
4.E. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,424.05
4.F. Consider the purchase of a new bucket truck
4.G.  Consider the paramedic back up services agreement with CAMC 
4.H. Consider the LB840 Application from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry
4.I.  Consider the LB840 Application from Shaylene Smith for the Blue River Arts Council. 
4.J. Consider the LB840 Application from Samuel Nixon for Nixon Restaurant and Property, Inc. 
4.K. Consider Ordinance 2247 Revoking Amusement Devices 
4.L. Consider Ordinance 2248 Adding dwelling garage separation
4.M. Consider Ordinance 2249 prohibiting the alteration of vehicles to create excessive noise
4.N. Consider the Invoice from the Lincoln Partnership For Economic Development in the amount of $2,500.00
4.O. Consider amending the master fee schedule 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
5.A. Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska January  and May Unapproved Minutes Board of Directors Annual Meeting 
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. May 8th, 2025 Airport Advisory Board Minutes 
6.B. April 28th, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes 
6.C. May 2025 permit log
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: June 17, 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
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Meeting Minutes 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:
3.A.1. June 3rd, 2025 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. June 3rd, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. June 3rd, 2025 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. June 3rd, 2025 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. June 3rd, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development Committee 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. Consider the HRA renewal
Discussion:
Human Resources Coordinator Jody Fiehtner explained that this is for the change to Medica. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the HRA renewal Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman 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.B. Consider Assurity group application 
Discussion:
Human Resources Coordinator Jody Fiehtner explained that this is for the Assurity group application. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Assurity group application Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider the Principal Dental and Vision renewal application 
Discussion:
Human Resources Coordinator Jody Fiehtner explained this is for the Principal Dental and Vision renewal application. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Principal Dental and Vision renewal application Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider the National Functional Classification (NFC) Urban Area Map 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained this defines the roadways in the boundaries of Crete, and it used to be for federal funding, but now it defines the roadways. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the National Functional Classification (NFC) Urban Area Map 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: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,424.05
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,424.05 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.F. Consider the purchase of a new bucket truck
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that there is a brand-new truck in Lincoln, and they will be getting a new motor and have it ready within 30 days. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the purchase of a new bucket truck 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: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G.  Consider the paramedic back up services agreement with CAMC 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that negotiations with Crete Area Medical Center's Chief Executive Officer Julie Lacey and Chief of Nursing April Gaines took place. Mayor Dave Bauer added that after some changes everyone was happy with the agreement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the paramedic back up services agreement with CAMC Carried with a motion by Dan Papik 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.H. Consider the LB840 Application from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry
Discussion:
Legislative and Economic Development Committee Chair Ashley Newmyer explained that the LB840 Application from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry had been approved for up to $27,351.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 Application from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry up to the amount of $27, 351.00 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I.  Consider the LB840 Application from Shaylene Smith for the Blue River Arts Council. 
Discussion:
Legislative and Economic Development Committee Chair Ashley Newmyer explained that in the future they would need to review a sustainability plan and this application was approved for a loan guarantee in the amount of $310,000
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 Application from Shaylene Smith for the Blue River Arts Council for a loan guarantee of $310,000 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider the LB840 Application from Samuel Nixon for Nixon Restaurant and Property, Inc. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 Application from Samuel Nixon for Nixon Restaurant and Property, Inc. in the amount up to $47,000 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
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider Ordinance 2247 Revoking Amusement Devices 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2247 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2247 Revoking Amusement Devices Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider Ordinance 2248 Adding dwelling garage separation
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2248 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. 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:
Enact Ordinance 2248 Adding dwelling garage separation 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.M. Consider Ordinance 2249 prohibiting the alteration of vehicles to create excessive noise
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young stated that this ordinance will not only help with reducing excessive noise but also with overall safety. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2249 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended. 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: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2249 prohibiting the alteration of vehicles to create excessive noise 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: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.N. Consider the Invoice from the Lincoln Partnership For Economic Development in the amount of $2,500.00
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that every year the City of Crete pays this invoice. The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development helps to promote the City of Crete and there have been inquires from companies about possible economic development projects in the community. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Invoice from the Lincoln Partnership For Economic Development in the amount of $2,500.00 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.O. Consider amending the master fee schedule 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to amend the master fee schedule Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer 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:
5.A. Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska January  and May Unapproved Minutes Board of Directors Annual Meeting 
Attachments:
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 the following:
  • The Ordinance 2249 prohibiting the alteration of vehicles to create excessive noise will not only help with the noise but also with reckless driving and overall safety.
  • Attended a panel of Federal Highway Police Association and discussed how to attract more funding dollars for traffic and safety.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody state the following:
  • Provided update on programs and special events. There was a Diamonds softball tournament at Tuxedo Park, NE-KS swim meet at Wildwood Pool and the fire department’s rib fest also took place.
  • Working on grounds maintenance issues.
  • Passed the boiler inspection and will be starting landscaping improvements.
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin stated the following:
  • Thanked the Mayor and Council for enacting Ordinance 2248 Adding dwelling garage separation and for approving to amend the master fee schedule.
  • Provided the May permit log and stated that there are permits for 9 single family houses and potentially one for multifamily.
  • Continuing to work on nuisances.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • Will be attending the 2025 Municipal Accounting & Finance Conference in Lincoln with City Attorney Anna Burge and Finance Director Wendy Thomas.
  • There will be one class on the budget and the new budget forms are out.
The date to file the budget is different this year. A work session will be taking place sometime in late August or in September
Attachments:
Subject:
6.A. May 8th, 2025 Airport Advisory Board Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. April 28th, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. May 2025 permit log
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
 

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