Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. August 14th, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Discuss budget 
3.C. Discuss fuel procurement and pricing 
3.D. Update on lease rules and regulations 
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
5. Officers' Reports
5.A. Airport Manager Report
6. Adjournment
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Meeting: September 11, 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. August 14th, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
Discussion:
Howard Nitzel motioned to approve the April 14th, 2025 minutes and Greg Hier seconded the motion. 

Howard Nitzel: Aye, Blaine Spanjer: Aye, Greg Hier: Aye, 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Discuss budget 
Discussion:
Finance Director Wendy Thomas went through the Airport 2025-2026 Future Year Budget. 
Subject:
3.C. Discuss fuel procurement and pricing 
Discussion:
Discussion was held on fuel procurement and pricing. The Airport Advisory Board members discussed having Airport Managers Samantha and Justin Haack and City Administrator Tom Ourada help with the fuel pricing. 

Airport Advisory Board Chair Blaine Spanjer stated that there is a manual at the airport that has examples of the sheets that need to be filled out for fuel maintenance. Airport managers Samantha and Justin Haack stated that they had not seen that manual. Spanjer stated that he would reach out to Chris Corr to ask if he can provide the airport with a copy of the manuals.

Spanjer asked Finance Director Wendy Thomas if the City of Crete has an account set up for fuel sales. Thomas stated that they are working on it. 

Airport Advisory Board member Howard Nitzel asked if there is a business plan for the fuel sales.  
Subject:
3.D. Update on lease rules and regulations 
Discussion:
City Attorney Anna Burge stated that the lease rules and regulations have been sent out. Burge explained that what was sent out was different for end units and T-Hangars. Burge also stated that the tenants will need to sign the lease and also sign to acknowledge that they read the rules and regulations.
Subject:
4. Petitions - Communications - Resident 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.
Discussion:
Brian Brede addressed the Airport Advisory Board. He stated that he has been calling with questions about why he hasn't been receiving a bill and when he calls to pay he hasn't been able to pay. He has been told to wait a week to pay. 

Finance Director Wendy Thomas stated that the customer has an annual account. Thomas explained that if customers pay before the due date then they do not get a statement mailed out to them. 
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.
Discussion:
IT Director Mike Kalkwarf stated that making an inventory list would be important before winter. Kalkwarf also addressed the camping issue at the airport. Airport Manager Samantha Haack stated that there is nothing in the rules and regulations regarding camping. City Attorney Anna Burge stated that even though it is not in the rules and regulations, it is in the City Code regarding zoning and the airport is not a designated camping space. Burge also stated she would give Haack a copy of the City Code where this is stated. 

 
Attachments:
Subject:
5.A. Airport Manager Report
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

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