REGULAR MEETING Crete City Council City Hall Council Chambers September 3, 2019 (Condensed, entire copy available at the office of the City Clerk). Mayor Dave Bauer called the meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were the following Council Members: Oelschlager, Hinz, Carnes, and Strehle. Absent: None. Vacancies: Ward 1 and Ward 3. The following actions were taken at the meeting: The City Council: Heard a citizen concern from Gatsby Solheim of Crete, NE regarding the potential demolition of the Carnegie building and related construction of a splash pad adjacent to a truck route. Confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Travis Sears to Council Member representing Ward 1. Unan. Confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Kyle Frans to Council Member representing Ward 3. Unan. Approved a Proclamation of Congratulations to Grace United Methodist Church on 150th Anniversary date. Unan. Approved the Crete Youth in Governance application to hold a River Run event near Tuxedo Park on Sept 28, 2019 from 8-9am. Unan. Approved Blue River Arts Council's request for street closings for fundraising event near 12th & Main on Sept 21, 2019 from 4:30-11:30pm. Unan. Heard information regarding the City's proposed fiscal year 2019-20 budget.Heard information regarding the viability of the Carnegie building. Heard information regarding the City Council proposed projects list. Approved an extended stay request at Tuxedo Park through 09/20/19 as recommended by the City Council Parks and Recreation Committee. Unan. Approved annual membership renewal with SENDD for $4,500. Unan. Approved Amendment #1 of the CAMC Tiered Response Agreement as recommended by the City Council Public Safety Committee. 5 Yay, 1 Abstain (Frans). Referred correspondence regarding sewer backup damage to the city's insurance provider. Unan. Heard reports from staff, committees and Council members. Approved the Consent Agenda items. Unan. - Minutes of the August 6 City Council Meeting. - Minutes of the August 20th Finance Committee Meeting. - Minutes of the August 20th Public Safety Committee Meeting. - Minutes of the August 20th Legislative and Economic Development Committee Meeting. - Minutes of the August 20th Park & Rec Committee Meeting. - Treasurer's Reports. - Claims against the City totaling $1,077,037.86 (available at office of Finance Director). The City Council adjourned at 6:43pm. Unan. CLAIMS PAID Aflac Employee Elective Benefit $29.22; Aqua-Chem Inc Sludge Process $4,386.74; Beatrice Concrete Co. Concrete $1,730.78; City Departments Vehicle Use $38.05; City Cafeteria Fund Employee Elective Benefit $151.92; City Health Fund Health Insurance $156.65; City Payroll Fund Health Insurance $9,390.91; City Payroll Fund Net Wages $37,884.64; Consumer's Deposit Deposits Wrong Account $430.00; Crete Glass Community Development $527.50; Crete Lumber & Farm Supplies $201.48; Crete Postmaster Postage $741.00; Dept. Of Energy, W.A.P.A. Purchased Power $29,906.10; Ditch Witch Undercon Equipment $852.34; Eakes Office Solutions Office Supplies $66.02; Eftps Federal Payroll Taxes $13,749.05; Husker Electric Supply Supplies $588.60; Integrated Systems Group Supplies $2,641.81; Lincoln Winwater Works Supplies $1,288.14; Max I. Walker Uniform Uniforms $126.65; Mci Toll Free Line $14.45; M.E.A.N. Purchased Power $732,818.32; Mutual of Omaha Life & Disability Insurance $1,847.86; Nancy Tellez Reimbursement $586.50; Napa Auto Parts Parts $42.70; Ne Dept Of Revenue State Payroll Taxes $2,256.12; Ne Environmental Prod Parts $53.85; Nehhs Lab $475.00; Olsson Engineering $3,880.25; Orscheln Farm And Home Supplies $417.59; Resco Supplies $2,214.50; Revenue Fund Utilities $13,588.26; Sack Lumber Co. Supplies $7.93; Sid Dillon Ford Engine Replacement $19,339.77; Union Bank & Trust Co Retirement 7% $6,738.68; Union Bank & Trust Co Health Insurance $2,298.15; Ups Postage $18.66; Usabluebook Tools $217.77; Wesco Receivables Corp Supplies $2,418.75; Utility Funds Subtotal $894,122.71; Aflac Employee Elective Benefit $50.14; Andrew Paulsen Refund/Coaching $45.00; Baker & Taylor Books $381.00; Beatrice Concrete Co. Concrete $2,047.59; Black Hills Energy Natural Gas $42.30; Cdw Government, Inc. Security Cameras $268.42; Center Point Large Print Books $88.68; City Departments Vehicle Use $39.95; City Cafeteria Fund Employee Elective Benefit $267.30; City Payroll Fund Health Insurance $17,709.95; City Payroll Fund Net Wages $54,823.21; Cline Williams Llp Tif Legal Expenses $3,243.54; Cornhusker Int Services $400.20; C.A.M.C. Laundry Service $35.00; Crete Volunteer Firemen Reimbursement $200.00; Crist Auto Body Repair Towing $266.10; Cummins Sales & Service Services $473.16; David Coffey Custodial Services $1,168.00; Defender Supply Ammunition $351.76; Diamond Vogel Paint Paint $712.86; Eakes Office Solutions Office Supplies $69.60; Eftps Federal Payroll Taxes $18,726.39; Elayne Woods Photography Community Development $12,978.00; Elite Umpires Association Services $1,470.00; First National Bank Supplies $1,169.09; General Services Bureau Employee Elective Benefit $240.52; Heartland Natural Gas Natural Gas $8.17; Independent Salt Company Chemicals & Salt $5,027.40; Jones Automotive Services $1,075.00; Josh Bartley Refund/Coaching $45.00; Joy Stevenson Reimbursement $82.94; Judi Meyer Reimbursement $80.00; Lavance Reed Reimbursement $35.00; Manhattan Life Assurance Employee Elective Benefit $7.21; Mci Toll Free Line $48.00; Michael Todd & Co. Supplies $2,110.50; Mutual Of Omaha Life & Disability Insurance $3,793.72; Nancy Tellez Reimbursement $586.50; Napa Auto Parts Parts $8.94; Ne Dept Of Revenue State Payroll Taxes $2,884.81; Nerpa Registration $260.00; Olsson Engineering $15,347.79; Orscheln Farm And Home Supplies $135.33; Pitney Bowes Rental Invoice $27.49; Presto-X Pest Control $101.00; Revenue Fund Utilities $16,191.72; Seward County News Subscription Renewal $26.00; Siedhoff Body Shop Towing $215.00; Skala's O.K. Tire Store Tire Repair $55.12; Union Bank & Trust Co Pension $10,029.22; Union Bank & Trust Co Health Insurance $2,582.05; Us Dept Of Education Awg Employee Elective Benefit $160.96; Van Diest Supply Company Chemicals $3,784.00; Wackel's Machine Shop Services $40.00; Windstream Phone 911 $898.52; Tax Funds Subtotal $182,915.15; All Funds Total $1,077,037.86. CR - September 11, 2019
