A meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Chairman Rundel, Trustees Neely and Poppert, Clerk McKain, Utility
Superintendent Vrbas, Deputy Clerk Cock, and Aaron Leggott. 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 Poppert
with second by Neely to approve agenda. Ayes: Rundel, Neely, and Poppert Nays:
None. Absent: Frakes, and McArthur. Motion carried.
Motion made by Neely
with second by Poppert to approve minutes of the May 14, 2013. Ayes: Rundel,
Neely, and Poppert Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Frakes, and McArthur.
Motion carried.
Motion made by Neely
and second by Poppert to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes: Rundel, Neely, and
Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Frakes and McArthur. Motion carried.
Utility
Superintendent Reports: Electric Department: Superintendent Vrbas had nothing to
report. Water Department: Superintendent Vrbas stated things were working
well. The wells are running more with the heat. He is getting ready for water
samples due this month. Sewer Department: Superintendent Vrbas stated he is
working on finding a company for installation of the new sewer station. The
new sewer station was delivered. Trash Department: Superintendent Vrbas
reported the truck is running good but he did have to make a repair on the
truck so they could still dump the roll out dumpsters. Additional dumpsters
were ordered (4-3yrd and 6-2yrd). Street Department: Superintendent Vrbas
stated that there are some pot holes that need filled and that they are
planning on doing that within the next month. Park Department: Superintendent
Vrbas stated there are some tree limbs that need to be removed and that the
equipment needs to be updated according to a loss prevention inspection. Pool
Department: Superintendent Vrbas stated that a patron of the pool wanted to
know if the board would refund family passes if the pool was not opened on a
regular basis. Disscussion was made and determined that the board would not
refund passes, just as they would not charge extra for families that utilized
more than the $75.00 worth of daily admission. Superintendent Vrbas stated
that Jaci Wright is a certified Boy Scouts of America Swim Instructor and was
interested in providing swimming lessons for the Village. Discussion was made
with approval to hire Jaci to teach swimming lessons.
Animal Control: A report was
viewed. There are 23 cats and 143 dogs licensed within the village. There are
still have 5 unlicensed dogs and tickets will be issued.
Village Office: No utility deposits
will be refunded this month. Clerk McKain stated that the Finance Conference
will be in Kearney on June 19-21, 2013 and plans to attend. The office would
be covered by Deputy Clerk Cock from 8:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) during those
days. Clerk McKain stated that she was able to get an insurance refund for the
village from a 95 Chevrolet trash truck that was sold, but remained on the village’s
policy. There was a discussion of the website expenditures that were
allocated to the library. No changes were made to the allocation of that
expenditure.
Unfinished Business: Information was
presented concerning the Village Credit Card application. Clerk McKain stated
that the Village was approved and a resolution was required. Once the
resolution was signed, the application would be complete.
Chairman Rundel
reported on the wind turbine project. He stated that soil boring was conducted
last week and the results would are scheduled to arrive in approximately three
weeks. Once the samples are received, this would be the defining point for the
Village to move forward with the project. Shermco is working on an
interconnection application. Chairman Rundel will meet with SWPPD. An
interconnection study would cost approximately $5,000.
Clerk McKain stated
that all the paperwork had been submitted for Payport, which is the service to
allow the village to accept credit card and e-check payments. The next phase
is the Electronic Fund Transfer information to ensure funds will arrive
correctly. Once this process is completed a machine will be sent, and the
village will begin accepting payments.
There was discussion
for the TCDC demolition permit with no action taken at this time.
There was discussion
about the Library roof and volleyball issues with no action taken at this time.
Ordinance or
Resolution: A
Resolution to the Department of Roads for the closure of the highway for
Harvest Festival was presented. Motion made by Neely second by Poppert to
accept this resolution. Ayes: Rundel, Neely, and Poppert Nays: None Absent:
Frakes and McArthur. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION 6-2013-1
Special Event Closing of Highway 25
for Harvest Festival
The Board Chairman and Village Board
of Trustees of the Village of Trenton (hereinafter in the Village), in special
session assembled at the Village Office in Trenton, Nebraska on the 11th
day of June, 2013, hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the Village will assume
control of Highway 25 (Main Street) between West G Street and West B Street on
August 3, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHEREAS, the Village acknowledges the
acceptance of the duties set out in LB 589 subsection (2) and is in agreement
to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the state from all claims, demands,
actions, damages and liability, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which may
arise as a result of the special event.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the
Village will assume control of Highway 25 (Main Street) between West G Street
and West B Street beginning at 11:00 a.m. on August 3, 2013.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Village will return possession back to the State of Nebraska
Department of Roads Division (NDOR) at 12:30 p.m. on August 3, 2013.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED THIS 11th
day of June, 2013.
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain
Village Clerk
First Bankcard
Corporate Resolution (credit card) was presented. There was a motion made by
Neely and second by Poppert to accept this resolution. Ayes: Rundel, Neely,
and Poppert Nays: None Absent: Frakes and McArthur. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 6-2013-2
Corporate Resolution
I, the
undersigned, hereby certify to First Bankcard, a division of First National
Bank of Omaha (“Bank”), that I am Secretary of Village of Trenton
(“Corporation”), located in Nebraska, and that I have been duly elected an am
presently serving in that capacity. I further certify that the following
resolutions have been duly adopted by the Board of Directors, or other
governing body, of the Corporation and such resolutions are in full force and
effect as the date hereof and have not been revoked or rescinded as of this
date:
RESOLVED
that:
1.
The Commercial
Card Agreement, the Commercial Card Terms and Conditions, and their respective
schedules, addenda, and exhibits (“the Agreement”) by and between the
Corporation and First Bankcard, a division of First National Bank of Omaha, is
approved.
2.
The official(s)
designated below (“Authorized Official(s)”) is/are duly elected and holding the
office shown, authorized to borrow money on behalf and in the name of the
Corporation, execute any notes, drafts, agreements and other documents and
instruments, pledge and encumber property of the Corporation (including,
without limitation, bank accounts), and name the individuals at the Corporation
who shall be authorized to instruct First Bankcard, a division of First
National Bank of Omaha, to issue credit cards to one or more employees of the
Corporation, and the signatures below are the genuine signatures of such
persons.
Authorized Official(s):
John A. Rundel, Chairman of the Board
of Trustees
Richard L. Frakes, Vice-Chairman of
the Board of Trustees
3.
The resolution
shall continue to be in full force and effect until express written notice of
its/their rescission, modification or termination has been received by the
Bank. Any and all prior resolutions received and certified by the Bank shall
continue to have full force and effect, until the Bank receives such written
notice. Any rescission, modification or termination of a resolution must be
accompanied by written notification to the Bank.
IN WITNESS
WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name to this document and affixed the seal of the
Corporation on the 11th day of June, 2013.
SEAL Wendy
L. McKain
Village
Clerk
New Business: Discussion was made
on Clerk and Deputy Clerk pay. No actions were made and will be on the July
agenda. A membership application for Nebraska Arborists Association was
discussed. The Board of Trustees decided not to become members. A membership
application for Pheasants forever organization was discussed. Member Poppert
suggested that next year that the Village become a lifetime member. Motion
made by Neely second by Poppert to continue membership at the associate level.
Ayes: Rundel, Neely, and Poppert Nays: None Absent: Frakes and McArthur.
Motion carried. There was a discussion about the Budget Workshop, which is
scheduled for June 18, 2013 at 6:00pm. This budget meeting is open to the
public and a meal will be served.
Correspondence: A letter from LONM
looking for nominations for Board members was reviewed and no nominations were
made. Notices of Property valuation changes were reviewed. The El Dorado Newsletter
was reviewed.
Motion made by Neely
with second by Poppert to approve operating and/or keno claims. Ayes: Rundel,
Neely and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Frakes and McArthur. Motion carried.
1.
May payroll............................................................................................... $9,996.97
2.
EFTPS, FED payroll
taxes....................................................................... 2,305.28
3.
NE Department of
Revenue (State Withholding).................................... 244.85
4.
NE Dept. of
Revenue, April sales tax..................................................... 2,913.61
5.
Aflac.................................................................................................................. 43.70
6.
Autoglass Express
(glass)............................................................................... 7.32
7.
Barnett’s
(Desk/Toilet Repairs)................................................................... 157.67
8.
Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Ins premium).................................................. 2,396.64
9.
Burger &
Bennett, P.C. (legal services).................................................... 455.51
10.
C & K
Distributers (shop supply).................................................................. 36.90
11.
City of McCook
(Trash)............................................................................. 2,197.35
12.
Colonial Life (Ins
premium)........................................................................... 40.48
13.
D & L Pest
Control (application Library/Office).......................................... 48.00
14.
Dewey, Nadine
(Payroll).............................................................................. 213.69
15.
Diamond Vogal
(Pool Paint).................................................................... 1,712.50
16.
Eakes Office Plus
(Office Supplies)........................................................... (22.70)
17.
Evans, Larry
(Payroll)................................................................................... 225.52
18.
Farmers Co-op
(Supplies/Fuel)............................................................... 2,112.29
19.
Fastenal Company
(Pool repairs)................................................................ 44.37
20.
Great Plains
Communications (Telephone/Internet).............................. 434.13
21.
Ideal Linen Supply
(Shop supply)............................................................... 16.74
22.
In the Swim (Pool
supplies)..................................................................... 1,809.39
23.
Kleins (Bush hog
repairs)................................................................................ 4.50
24.
Lang Diesel, INC
(parts for ‘05 mower)....................................................... 56.19
25.
League Builders
(pool repairs)..................................................................... 40.25
26.
McKain, Wendy L.
(Meeting mileage/lunch)............................................ 133.47
27.
McKain, Wendy L.
/Chase Credit Card (Library books).......................... 157.25
28.
MNB (Simple IRA
Apr/May)......................................................................... 568.08
29.
Midlands
Toxicology (Pre-employment drug tests)................................. 245.50
30.
One Call Concepts......................................................................................... 10.65
31.
Orscheln
(supplies)........................................................................................ 64.01
32.
QLT (equipment
lease)................................................................................... 17.74
33.
Quill (supplies).............................................................................................. 121.42
34.
Rundel, Zita (Pool
Operator Class).............................................................. 40.00
35.
Ruzicka, Janelle
(Pool Operator Class)...................................................... 40.00
36.
Schamel’s Auto
Supply (sprayer repair)........................................................ 2.15
37.
Smith &
Loveless (Sewer Station)........................................................ 37,223.00
38.
Southwest
Fertilizer (Prepaid Propane Credit)......................................... (26.55)
39.
SWPPD (Power May
Billing $40,392.52; South Well $349.68; North Well $391.12; Airport $42.75)...................................................................................................... 41,176.07
40.
T & J Repair
(Mower Battery)......................................................................... 57.95
41.
Titan Machinery
(Bush hog repairs)............................................................ 75.24
42.
Top Office (copier
lease/maintenance/supplies)..................................... 116.35
43.
Verizon (Cell
phones).................................................................................. 113.73
44.
Village of Trenton
(utilities)...................................................................... 2,495.41
45.
Walmart (Office/Shop
Supplies)................................................................... 88.13
46.
Weathercraft
(Library roof repairs)............................................................. 709.88
47.
American Funds
(Simple IRA May)........................................................... 144.00
KENO CLAIMS
48.
United Methodist
Church (Sidewalk) ....................................................... 300.00
With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50p.m.
Next regular meeting
will be July 9, 2013, 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
John A. Rundel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain,
Village Clerk
