Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the 2025-2026 FOP agreement 
3.B. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the Highway Safety Step Grant application. 
3.C. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA-03 for the Pumpkin Festival Petting Zoo 
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Public Safety Committee 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:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Consider the 2025-2026 FOP agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that he and Lieutenant Jonas a lot of the back and forth conversations. Some of the changes include the probationary period for new employees shall be 6 months for an officer with the discretion to extend said probationary period for up to 6 additional months, and 4 months for a Sergeant. Movement in Steps. Employees shall progress in the pay plan based on the years of advice to the City. The first step for Officers shall last a minimum of 6 months. All non-certified employees in the bargaining unit shall serve a probationary period of six (6) to twelve (12) months from date of graduation from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center not to exceed twenty-four months from time of hire. Certified officers shall serve between six (6) and twelve (12) months probation from time of hire. 
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the 2025-2026 FOP agreement Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the Highway Safety Step Grant application. 
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young stated that funds from this grant would help with overtime so that officers can engage in community events and outreach on traffic enforcement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the Highway Safety Step Grant application. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA-03 for the Pumpkin Festival Petting Zoo 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this application is similar to last year's. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA-03 for the Pumpkin Festival Petting Zoo Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License is for added space to the main level and they are creating a new area upstairs for a bar and venue space. They are also going to be using the basement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, 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.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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