A meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Trustees Frakes, Neely, McArthur and Poppert, Clerk McKain, Utility
Superintendent Vrbas, Deputy Clerk Cock, Cliff and Janelle Johnson, Larry
Evans, and Julie Cox. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance
notice and in the notice sent to the Chairman and Trustees of the meeting. All
proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the meeting was open to the
public.
Chairman made “Open
Meeting Act” announcement.
Roll Call was taken
and quorum was verified.
Motion by Neely with
second by McArthur to approve the agenda. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, McArthur and
Poppert Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
Motion made by Poppert
with second by Neely to approve minutes of the September 10, 2013 meeting. Ayes:
Frakes, Neely, and Poppert Nays: None. Abstain: McArthur. Absent: Rundel.
Motion carried.
Motion made by
McArthur and second by Neely to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes: Frakes, Neely,
McArthur, and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
Utility
Superintendent Reports: Electric Department: Superintendent Vrbas reported on
running some underground wiring and needed to make a few more calls before this
issue could move forward. Water Department: Superintendent Vrbas stated water
samples have been good. Sewer Department: Superintendent Vrbas stated the new
sewer station is installed; however, there is a need to hook electrical to it
and then begin with the start-up process. Trash Department: Superintendent
Vrbas reported the Village had one new customer added on the North route. Street Department: Superintendent Vrbas stated that
four Certified Weed Notices were written in September. He also stated that he
thought we needed to increase the equipment rental rates as they are low
compared to other companies. The Board agreed and Vrbas is to look into
comparative fees to review at the next meeting. Park Department: Superintendent
Vrbas stated the park is looking good and this will be the last month of mowing
in the park. Pool Department: Superintendent Vrbas stated that the pool has
been winterized.
Animal Control: A report was
viewed. There are 23 cats and 150 dogs licensed within the village. There are
still 7 unlicensed dogs; warnings have been issued for one barking dog and one running
at large. One citation for running at large and four no license tickets were
issued during September.
Village Office: Clerk McKain
reported that one utility deposit will be applied towards a final bill.
Library: Evans reported that
the state standards for accreditation of the library have changed, but they
will still be able to keep their accreditation based on the new standards. Evans
stated that he has worked many hours on updated the Village’s website. Some
discussion was made on the budget allocations. Clerk McKain stated funds were
allocated for books, operating expenses, and subscriptions through the library
checking account. After discussion, it was determined that a large portion of
the checking account budget would be allocated to some other funds. Evans also
reported that grants are available to help with the roof repair costs for the
library and that he is willing to apply for those grants. Evans stated that he
has worked many hours on updated the Village’s website.
Unfinished Business: There was no
action taken on the Wind Turbine project and the TCDC Demolition Permit.
Superintendent Vrbas stated we are still waiting on estimates for the Library
roof. No update and no action taken on Meter tampering
Ordinance or
Resolution: There
were no ordinances or resolutions for this meeting.
New Business: Discussion was made
on the Tree Trimming issue in the alley behind ESU #15. The board directed
Superintendent Vrbas to review and report back. No action was taken at this
time.
Correspondence: LONM updated the
Open Meetings Act; Clerk McKain has already updated the poster in the office. Nebraska
Department of Roads provided some information on Click it or Ticket & You
Drink and Drive, You Lose.
Motion made by Neely
with second by McArthur to approve operating Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely and
Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
1. September payroll (2
pay periods)...................................................... $10,506.18
2. EFTPS, FED payroll
taxes....................................................................... 2,327.46
3. NE Department of
Revenue (payroll taxes)............................................. 231.78
4. NE Dept. of Revenue,
Sept. sales tax.................................................... 3,468.50
5. Aflac (Supplement
insurance)...................................................................... 43.70
6. American Funds
(Simple IRA Sept.)......................................................... 148.32
7. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Insurance Premiums)................................... 2,684.24
8. Better Homes and
Gardens (LIBRARY-Magazine Subscription)............. 9.99
9. Burger & Bennett
(Legal Services)............................................................ 527.83
10. C&K Distributers (Shop Supplies).................................................................. 6.76
11. Center for Rural Affairs
(LIBRARY-Magazine Subscription).................. 10.00
12. City of McCook (Trash)............................................................................. 2,636.25
13. Colonial Life (Supplement insurance)........................................................ 40.48
14. Consumer Report on Health
(LIBRARY-Magazine Subscription)......... 39.00
15. Country (LIBRARY-Magazine
Subscription)............................................. 14.98
16. D&L Pest Control, LLC .................................................................................. 48.00
17. Dewey, Nadine (Payroll).............................................................................. 189.35
18. Eakes Office Plus (Office supply)............................................................... (14.72)
19. Evans, Larry (Payroll)................................................................................... 191.34
20. Farmers Co-op (Supplies/Fuel)............................................................... 1,474.69
21. FirstBank Credit Card (Office Card
(Postage) $19.26; W. McKain (Animal Control, Net Gun) $931.72; Library (Books,
Norton Antivirus) $242.86;
Light Plant (Water
School) $331.83)...................................................... 1,525.67
22. Great Plains Communications
(Telephone/Internet).............................. 477.39
23. Ideal Linen Supply (Shop supplies)............................................................ 16.74
24. League Builders (parts).................................................................................. 49.99
25. MNB (Simple IRA Sept)............................................................................... 291.68
26. Municipal Supply, INC (Supplies)................................................................ 75.36
27. Olsen’s Agricultural Lab (Water
Samples).................................................. 14.70
28. One Call Concepts (Diggers Hotline)............................................................ 4.10
29. Orscheln (shop supplies).............................................................................. 64.99
30. Quill (Office Supplies).................................................................................. 304.83
31. Scoop Media (Publications)........................................................................ 216.23
32. Southwest Fertilizer (Prepaid Propane
Credit)......................................... (26.55)
33. SWPPD (Purchase Power Sept Billing
$44,757.08; Airport $73.50;
North Well $1,153.80;
South Well $347.02)....................................... 46,331.40
34. T & J Repair (Parts for # 8, 9,
11, 21, 24, 25).............................................. 17.50
35. Top Office (Copier Lease).............................................................................. 49.95
36. Twin Rivers Testing and Environmental,
LLC (Soil Sample)............ 6,500.00
37. Verizon (Cell phones).................................................................................. 114.01
38. Village of Trenton (Utilities)..................................................................... 2,952.23
39. Walmart (Office/Shop/Pool Supplies).......................................................... 50.91
40. Wired (LIBRARY-Magazine Subscription)................................................. 20.00
KENO
CLAIMS: NO CLAIMS
LIBRARY
CLAIMS: NO CLAIMS
With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34p.m.
Next regular meeting
will be November 12, 2013, 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
Richard L. Frakes, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain,
Village Clerk
