Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. September 28th, 2026 City Council Special Meeting 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 Crete S&A Pay Estimate No. 4 from JEO Consulting Group Inc. for NLC LLC 2024 Crete Street and Alley Improvements 
4.B. Consider the Special Event Permit (Street Closure) 
4.C. Ordinance 2283 Setting Salaries and Wages for FY26-27
4.D. Ordinance 2284 Amending 3-1102 ambulance service rate schedule adjustment 
4.E. Consider Resolution 2026-25 Master Fee Schedule 
4.F. Consider the CentralSquare (Zuercher) Interlocal Agreement 
4.G. Consider approving the DANKO Bid for Emergency Equipment Apparatus Medix AL 171 mounted on a Ford F-550 4x4 Diesel in the amount of $361,015.20
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. August 2026 Permit Log 
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: October 6, 2026 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.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. September 28th, 2026 City Council Special Meeting 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 Crete S&A Pay Estimate No. 4 from JEO Consulting Group Inc. for NLC LLC 2024 Crete Street and Alley Improvements 
Discussion:
This is for the streets, the two alleys back behind Crete News and Napa. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete S&A Pay Estimate No. 4 from JEO Consulting Group Inc. for NLC LLC 2024 Crete Street and Alley Improvements Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the Special Event Permit (Street Closure) 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Tabled until next committee meeting the Special Event Permit (Street Closure) Tabled with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.C. Ordinance 2283 Setting Salaries and Wages for FY26-27
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2283 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2283 Setting Salaries and Wages for FY26-27 Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Ordinance 2284 Amending 3-1102 ambulance service rate schedule adjustment 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2284 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.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2284 Amending 3-1102 ambulance service rate schedule adjustment Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider Resolution 2026-25 Master Fee Schedule 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2026-25 Master Fee Schedule Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider the CentralSquare (Zuercher) Interlocal Agreement 
Discussion:
The Public Safety Committee recommended this item to the City Council. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the CentralSquare (Zuercher) Interlocal Agreement Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider approving the DANKO Bid for Emergency Equipment Apparatus Medix AL 171 mounted on a Ford F-550 4x4 Diesel in the amount of $361,015.20
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Tabled the DANKO Bid for Emergency Equipment Apparatus Medix AL 171 mounted on a Ford F-550 4x4 Diesel in the amount of $361,015.20 Tabled with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident 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:
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:
  • Human Resources Coordinator Jennifer Torres introduced Sonia Ochoa as the City of Crete’s new Bookkeeper.
  • Chief of Police Jon Pucket stated the following:
  • Explained that he has been in communication with Emergency Manager John McKee.
  • The Crete Police Department did not get the overtime grant for the FY26-27.
  • Waiting to hear on the Taskforce grant for DUI that the Nebraska State Patrol applied for.
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated that the Crete Public Library has received a Silver Accreditation
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • Assessing the flood damage at Tuxedo Park and brief closures
  • Campgrounds are now open
  • Co-ed softball games will be played this Sunday, October 11th, 2026.
  • FoodBank of Lincoln will be at Tuxedo Park Thursday, October 22nd, 2026.
  • The "Kickin’ It" Martial Arts program registration is now open until October 23rd, 2026.
  • Girl Scouts helped with weeding at the Crete Public Library
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerlad asked City Administrator Tom Ourada if there would be a possibility to advocate for FEMA funds to help with new restrooms at Tuxedo Park due to the flooding.
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin provided the August 2026 Building Permit Log.
  • Council members Kyle Frans, Ashley Newmyer, and Dale Strehle thanked everyone who helped with the Great Pumpkin Festival.
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald thanked the Public Works Department for all their work after the flooding.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The walk bridge at Tuxedo Park is damaged.
  • The cemetery bridge is all cleared up.
  • The Tuxedo Park bridge has some large debris that need to be cleared up.
  • Saline County Emergency Manager John McKee informed us that he has made a Disaster declaration.
  • There will be a City of Crete staff meeting on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 to cover the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and what each person’s responsibility and role is, making sure to clean that up and work on proficiency going forward.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer thanked all the departments for working together during the Great Pumpkin Festival and helping with the flooding.
Subject:
6.A. August 2026 Permit Log 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
 
 

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