Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Minutes 
3.B. Discuss Budget 
3.C. New rates for hangars 
3.D. Discuss Fuel 
4. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
5. Officers' Reports
5.A. Airport Manager Report
5.B. May 2025 Crete Fuel YTD 
6. Adjournment
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Meeting: July 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM - Airport Advisory Board 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:
  • 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:
3.A. Minutes 
Discussion:
James Dux motioned to approve the minutes and Greg Hier seconded the motion. 

James Dux: Aye, Howard Nitzel: Aye, Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye
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Subject:
3.B. Discuss Budget 
Discussion:
There was a discussion about the airport budget and City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the airport is $12,000 down and for this month it was $5,500. Ourada explained that two years ago Airport Manager Will White was not included and last year White was reflected on the budget. This year Airport Manager Justin and Samantha Haack are not reflected on the budget since it was made before they were hired. 
Airport Advisory Board member Howard Nitzel asked if the budget has been changed and Ourada stated that the budget does change. Ourada mentioned that the airport is operating in the negative and the City makes up the deficit. 
 
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Subject:
3.C. New rates for hangars 
Discussion:
Airport Advisory Board Chair Blaine Spanjer stated that now that the Crete Municipal Airport has more to offer it needs to be more competitive rate wise. 
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that they need to look at all the components of the airport. There was further discussion on how much rates would need to be going up and how much they could increase at the beginning of next year and then after that. Airport Manager Samantha Haack stated that there are 13 people on the wait list for hangars. Since there were two Airport Advisory Board members that are going to abstain from voting there was not a quorum for a vote. This item will be on the agenda again next month. 
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Subject:
3.D. Discuss Fuel 
Discussion:
There was discussion on the airport fuel and City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that if the Airport Advisory Board members are comfortable taking the fuel back there will be further discussion on the topic. 
Attachments:
Subject:
4. 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. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, City Departments, Committees, or Board members concerning the current operations of the Airport.
  • 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. Airport Manager Report
Discussion:
Lead Engineer at Olsson Chris Corr passed out to the Airport Advisory Board members possible plans for the box hangar. There was discussion on possible foot print dimensions for the hangar and the size of the doors. Corr asked if further discussion could take place over email. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that it would be best if Corr sends him the emails and he can communicate with the board to prevent quorum taking place over emails.  
Subject:
5.B. May 2025 Crete Fuel YTD 
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Subject:
6. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

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