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Individuals and media outlets are encouraged to contact the City Administrator for additional details or clarification on the following material. Regular meetings of the Crete City Council are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall; Council Standing Committees may meet prior. View a list of City Officials and current council and committee meeting agendas.
The next Crete City Council regular meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 19
Summary for Crete City Council regular meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 5
View this Meeting Agenda and attachments.
The council approved the Consent Agenda items:
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Application for a permit to occupy City of Crete Right-of-Way from Black Hills Energy.
The Council voted 6-0 to waive three readings and approve Ordinance 2220 Sale of City Farm Property. This ordinance is required by state law to sell city property and requires a 30-day remonstrance period.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve Resolution 2024-23 Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2024.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Highway Safety Grant Application from the Crete Police Department. Police Chief Gary Young explained the department ordered a new patrol car with the new budget year; part of the budget included mobile radar for about $2,400. This grant could save about $1,200 of that cost.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Request for Contract Amendment CDBG #20-DTR-002 to extend the original contract end dates from October 4, 2024, to January 4, 2025. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained this is the fourth extension the city has requested; the city will spend the money with two applicants who were previously not awarded, then it will be done.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Invitation to Bid for the "Walnut Creek Sewer Repair" project.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Walnut Creek Aerial Sewer Bid Documents.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the amended Stehlik Administrative subdivision, now titled Stehlik Family Acres. City Attorney Anna Burge explained the county denied the original submission as the surveyor had not checked with the county on the name; this also clarifies the triangular piece of property on the left side is also part of the submission.
The Council voted 6-0 to waive three readings and adopt Ordinance 2222, as approved in the Public Works Committee, amending sewer department billing and collecting. Ourada said this changes how sewer rates are calculated from the months of December January, and February, rather than the old way with the ‘lowest three months,’ which is typically the same.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve a relaxation from sidewalk placement on Iris Ave at Eastgate Drive. Ourada said the rest of the sidewalks in this area of Iris are consistent with state standards, but contrary to city standard. The new sidewalks will match the existing sidewalks.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve Resolution 2024-24 Authorizing the termination of the Emergency Medical Services Tiered Response Agreement and negotiation of ALS Transfer Agreement.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve Fire Department grant application for additional ARPA funds. James Yost, Assistance Fire Chief, explained this equipment grant was initially denied in 2022 and has now been awarded from unused funds. The department proposed purchasing three new Lucas chest compression devices to outfit all three ambulances; the department currently has two older Lucas devices across its three ambulances that the manufacturer will no longer service.
The Council voted 6-0 to approve the Fire Department purchasing Lucas devices.
The Council voted 6-0 to waive three readings and adopt Ordinance 2223 Amending non union salaries. Ourada said this change increases the wage of the airport manager, with the possibly for a new manager who is also a fixed -base operator and airplane and avionics mechanic.
Petition - Communication - Citizen Concern:
Officer Reports:
Reports may be given by Officers, Departments, Committees, or Council members 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.
Meeting adjourned.
Tuxedo Park RV campgrounds and athletic fields are closed during winter months. Park trails remain open.
Restrooms and camping utilities will remain closed until spring.
Reminder: The Food Bank of Lincoln distribution in Crete on the fourth Thursday of the month at 12 p.m. in Tuxedo Park; please use the Tuxedo Park Road entrance from West 13th Street.
City of Crete
Parks & Recreation Department
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4315
creteparks@crete.ne.gov
Departments of Public Works
Trenton Griffin, Municipal Building Inspector
City Hall - Crete, Nebraska
243 East 13th Street
P.O. Box 86
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.4312
trenton.griffin@crete.ne.gov
City Hall is open Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Municipal Building Inspector’s Office is located on the first floor. An elevator is accessible from the ground floor entrance on the south side of the building.
The International Building Code (IBC) 2018, International Residential Code (IRC) 2018, International Property Maintenance Code 2009, Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) 2009 - with Lincoln Amendments, National Electric Code 2014, International Mechanical Code 2018, and National Fire Code (NFPA), as adopted in City Code, are enforced within the city limits of Crete and the two mile zoning jurisdiction. Enforcement of the provisions of the municipal Code pertaining to building construction and repair and collection of fees is the responsibility of the Municipal Building Inspector, Trenton Griffin.
Building Permits & Inspections
The City of Crete, Nebraska requires building permits if you plan to construct, erect, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or dwelling. Some examples would be replacing a water heater, furnace or air conditioner. Applications for the appropriate building permit and applicable fees are filed with the building inspector. Each application for permit must be in writing and include the following:
The Building Inspector will inspect, as often as necessary, any building which is being constructed, altered, repaired or relocated to determine if the work being done is in conformity with all Municipal building and housing regulations.
Homeowners and property owners/occupants should make sure contractors working on their property are licensed and additionally licensed (specifically plumbing) to work in the City of Crete, through the Building Inspector's Office. Unlicensed contractors risk being cited and removed from projects.
Click on the links below to download forms (pdf):
For Business Registrations and these local permits see the City Clerk's Office:
The City of Crete Department of Public Works, in partnership with its wholesale electric power supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, is continuing to provide five energy efficiency programs to assist in lowering energy costs for local utility customers through energy efficiency improvements.
All five programs offer cash incentives to make energy efficient upgrades in the areas of insulation, cooling systems, home thermostats, high efficiency heat pump, and commercial lighting. Here is a rundown of the four programs:
These programs are available to customers of the City of Crete through its wholesale power partnership with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. For more information on these programs, contact the Utility Office at City Hall, 402.826.4312, or go online to download program guidelines and application forms.
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
(Utility Office ground floor main entrance on south side)
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.4312
Calendar Week of November 17 - November 23, 2024