Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. December 2nd, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 
3.A.2. December 2nd, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development Meeting Minutes 
3.A.3. December 2nd, 2025 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.A.4. December 2nd, 2025 Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Tom King to the Library Advisory Board 
3.E. Mayor's Appointment of Jan Sears to the Library Advisory Board 
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Tom Ourada to the Police Retirement Committee
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Jon Pucket to the Police Retirement Committee
3.H. Mayor's appointment of Wendy Thomas to the Police Retirement Committee 
3.I. Appointment of Dave Bauer to the Police Retirement Committee 
3.J. Mayor's appointment of Jeff Kramer to the Police Retirement Committee
3.K. Consider the appointment of Tod Allen as the Fire Chief 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider Resolution No. 2025-28 Establishing a time and place for the purchase of Real Property North of Crete, Approximately one-half mile north of Highway 33 on Boswell Ave, Crete, Nebraska. 
4.B. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for the Pizza Hut Slice of Literacy Grant. 
4.C. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant 
4.D. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for the Dollar General Summer Reading Grant 
4.E. Consider the Crete #24PWI004 Payment Request #3 from SENDD 
4.F. Consider the WAPA Agreement City of Crete NE CN 12-UGPR -1043 Amendment 1, Exhibit B & Exhibit C Rev.1
4.G. No Parking on 16th Street for 1st half block on the north side from Hawthorne Avenue west to the alley. 
4.H. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,790.88
4.I. Consider the AVfuel Agreement 
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. November 2025 Permit Log
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: December 16, 2025 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 Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. December 2nd, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. December 2nd, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. December 2nd, 2025 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. December 2nd, 2025 Personnel Committee 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:
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Tom King to the Library Advisory Board 
Subject:
3.E. Mayor's Appointment of Jan Sears to the Library Advisory Board 
Subject:
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Tom Ourada to the Police Retirement Committee
Subject:
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Jon Pucket to the Police Retirement Committee
Subject:
3.H. Mayor's appointment of Wendy Thomas to the Police Retirement Committee 
Subject:
3.I. Appointment of Dave Bauer to the Police Retirement Committee 
Subject:
3.J. Mayor's appointment of Jeff Kramer to the Police Retirement Committee
Subject:
3.K. Consider the appointment of Tod Allen as the Fire Chief 
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 Resolution No. 2025-28 Establishing a time and place for the purchase of Real Property North of Crete, Approximately one-half mile north of Highway 33 on Boswell Ave, Crete, Nebraska. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that City Attorney Alison Borer recommended move forward with Resolution 2025-28. The Public Works Committee also reviewed this and recommenced it to the City Council. 
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 Establishing a time and place for the purchase of Real Property North of Crete, Approximately one-half mile north of Highway 33 on Boswell Ave, Crete, Nebraska. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for the Pizza Hut Slice of Literacy Grant. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the Crete Public Library to apply for the Pizza Hut Slice of Literacy Grant. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.C. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant 
Discussion:
Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated that this is a no-match grant. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the Crete Public Library to apply for the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.D. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for the Dollar General Summer Reading Grant 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the Crete Public Library to apply for the Dollar General Summer Reading Grant Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.E. Consider the Crete #24PWI004 Payment Request #3 from SENDD 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is a payment request from SENDD for the project #24PWI004. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete #24PWI004 Payment Request #3 from SENDD Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider the WAPA Agreement City of Crete NE CN 12-UGPR -1043 Amendment 1, Exhibit B & Exhibit C Rev.1
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the City of Crete has a long-term power contract with WAPA. The upper great plains region we get hydro power as our electric power mix and we were going to act on this several weeks ago and didn't have a quorum. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the WAPA Agreement City of Crete NE CN 12-UGPR -1043 Amendment 1, Exhibit B & Exhibit C Rev.1 Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.G. No Parking on 16th Street for 1st half block on the north side from Hawthorne Avenue west to the alley. 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer stated that this is on the south side of Domino's no parking on 16th Street for 1st half block. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved No Parking on 16th Street for 1st half block on the north side from Hawthorne Avenue west to the alley. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.H. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,790.88
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer explained that since this is a claim from Crete Ace Hardware council member Dan Papik is abstaining from voting. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,790.88 Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the AVfuel Agreement 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Tabled until next meeting the AVfuel Agreement Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Dale Strehle: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
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:
Officer’s Reports
 
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • There is work going on to prevent Crypto ATM machine fraud. Crete Police officers are going around town to find out if there are some in Crete.
  • Working on the Emergency Management Plan. Had a table talk with Doane University on emergency management and implementing in case of a disaster.
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson provided the City Administrator, Mayor and Council members the Crete Reads 2026 list of books up for selection and an update on programing.
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin explained the monthly permit report for the month of November.
  • Community Assistance Director Marilyn Schacht asked Grassroots Leadership Development Program member Mynor Bautista if he could please address the City Council. Bautista provided a brief description of the GLDP program goals and objectives.
  • Council member Tom Crisman wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • Have had multiple virtual meetings with Burlington Northern Santa Fe representatives and David Evans and Associates about two potential railroad grant applications. The BUILD: Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program is $0 match and the FSP: Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail is an 80:20 grant. The City of Crete’s share is about $150,00 and there would be a collaboration of community entities to help come up with those matching funds. The City of Crete is going to be applying for both for a Railroad Crossing Study.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer thanked the GLDP group for attending the City Council meeting. As we approach the holiday season, he has been very impressed by the different activities that have been going on in Crete to help all the families. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

 
Subject:
6.A. November 2025 Permit Log
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
 

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