Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. October 6th, 2026 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. October 6th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. October 6th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.4. October 6th, 2026 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Approve Yahir Medrano Orozco as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
3.E. Approve Creston Wagner as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
3.F. Approve Tensei Thompson as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
3.G. Approve Jeremy McCue as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
3.H. Approve Jackson McNally as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Proclamation retiring badge #108
4.B. Presentation of the Fiat Justitia Award to Investigative Sergeant Lincoln Morehouse 
4.C. Diamante Beauty Salon LLC LB840 Application 
4.D. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,902.84
4.E. Consider the Pay Application No. 1 for the New Well & Transmission Main Project  SRF No. D311654
4.F. 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
4.G. Consider The Saline County Rural Fire District Fire Protection Contract 
4.H. Consider the Henning Estates Administrative Subdivision 
4.I. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit from Erika Newmyer to close off the west entrance into the neighborhood on corner of Iris Ave and St. Andrew's Drive
4.J. Consider Resolution 2026-26 setting a place and time for public hearing for a variance for 1103 Main Ave 
4.K. Consider Resolution 2026-27 setting place and time for public hearing for variance request for 105 Ivy Ave 
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Permit Log 
6.B. September 2026 Permit Log
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: October 20, 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 the Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • 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. October 6th, 2026 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. October 6th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. October 6th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. October 6th, 2026 Public Safety 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:
3.D. Approve Yahir Medrano Orozco as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
Subject:
3.E. Approve Creston Wagner as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
Subject:
3.F. Approve Tensei Thompson as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
Subject:
3.G. Approve Jeremy McCue as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
Subject:
3.H. Approve Jackson McNally as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
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. Proclamation retiring badge #108
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Proclamation retiring badge #108 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Presentation of the Fiat Justitia Award to Investigative Sergeant Lincoln Morehouse 
Subject:
4.C. Diamante Beauty Salon LLC LB840 Application 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this application is for some plumbing and a chair and this went to the Economic Legislative Committee.  Legislative/Community Development Committee Chair Ashley Newmyer stated that this also went to the ED/LB840 Advisory Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Diamante Beauty Salon LLC LB840 Application in the amount up to $2,223.90 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,902.84
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,902.84 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider the Pay Application No. 1 for the New Well & Transmission Main Project  SRF No. D311654
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is for the new water well project and this is for some mobilization and materials and it went to the Public Works Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Pay Application No. 1 for the New Well & Transmission Main Project SRF No. D311654 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. 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
Discussion:
Public Safety Committee recommended to the City Council to approve. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved 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 Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider The Saline County Rural Fire District Fire Protection Contract 
Discussion:
The Public Safety Committee recommended to the City Council to approve. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved The Saline County Rural Fire District Fire Protection Contract Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider the Henning Estates Administrative Subdivision 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that he and City Attorney Anna Burge worked with the surveyor and Lancaster County and Saline County. It is in a form that it is good to go now. Ourada added that it is in Lancaster County but it is in our zoning jurisdiction. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Henning Estates Administrative Subdivision Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit from Erika Newmyer to close off the west entrance into the neighborhood on corner of Iris Ave and St. Andrew's Drive
Discussion:
The Public Safety Committee met on it and after Chief of Police Jon Pucket explained that this would not be a good thing the committee recommends to the City Council to deny the application. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Denied the Application for Special Event Permit from Erika Newmyer to close off the west entrance into the neighborhood on corner of Iris Ave and St. Andrew's Drive Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider Resolution 2026-26 setting a place and time for public hearing for a variance for 1103 Main Ave 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this resolution is to set the place and time for a variance request. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2026-26 setting a place and time for public hearing for a variance for 1103 Main Ave for November 3rd, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider Resolution 2026-27 setting place and time for public hearing for variance request for 105 Ivy Ave 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2026-27 setting place and time for public hearing for variance request for 105 Ivy Ave on November 3rd, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • 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 Jennfier Torres introduced Samuel Ramsey as the City of Crete’s new electric grounds person.
    • Chief of Police Jon Pucket stated that the process of applying for grants is being changed electronically.
    • Parks and Recreation Director stated the following:
  • Thanked Kane and Phillip with Apace who wrapped up on October 16th, 2026.
  • FoodBank of Lincoln will be held Tuxedo Park on October 22nd, 2026.
  • Kickin’ it with ATA Gold Star Martial Arts program registration will close on Friday, October 23rd, 2026
  • Winterizing city facilities will be completed by the end of the month.
  • Anticipating closure of campgrounds by October 28th, 2026 due to cold weather. Final date for campgrounds will be announced next week.
  • Building Inspector Trenton Griffin provided the September 2026 Permit Log and the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Permit Log.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • Working on nuisance properties and there will be hearings lined up soon.
  • Went to the Aeronautics Commission meeting in Kearney and the City of Crete received a $300,000 grant on a $336,000 airport taxiway project.
  • As the appointing authority appointed and promoted Jon Pucket to Chief of Police in consultation with the Mayor. Ourada considered that Pucket had been interviewing for months, and he was the likely candidate and in doing that it creates opportunities for others. They were looking at the wellness of the whole department and community. Pucket is already doing a good job as does the whole department.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer added that they discussed it and Pucket has proven himself and does a great job. Pucket has the respect of the department and will do a good job for us.
  • Ourada stated that the City of Crete will be opening for a sergeant and a letter will be going to the Civil Service Commission next week.
  • Mayor Bauer reminded everyone to vote.

 
Subject:
6.A. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Permit Log 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. September 2026 Permit Log
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
 

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