A meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Chairman Rundel, Trustees Frakes, McArthur and Poppert, Clerk McKain, Deputy
Clerk Cock, Aaron Leggott, Larry Evans, and Phil McDonald. 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.
Roll Call was taken
and quorum was verified.
Chairman made “Open
Meeting Act” announcement.
Citizen Forum: Phil McDonald
addressed the board with concerns of the Ordinance about snow removal on the
sidewalks. Mr. McDonald explained he has seen a lot of properties that still
have not scooped the snow off the sidewalks. Discussion was made on the
issue. Chairman Rundel stated the Village would try to communicate with the
community better about the ordinances and have reminders in the newsletter and
on Channel 4. He also addressed the board with concerns about unlicensed
vehicles on the streets. Clerk McKain explained that the Village has sent
notices and will continue to do so until we get them taken care of. Mr.
McDonald voiced his concerns on the closing of the airport in the near future.
Discussion was made on this issue and Chairman Rundel will get Mr. McDonald
additional information about the repairs on the Beacon. Mr. Evans addressed
the board to inform them that Julie Cox has retired from the Library Board.
Mr. Evans stated that Jason Brown has stated some interest in joining the
Library Board. Rundel stated that once the library board approved the
appointment, the Village Board would take action with the next available
meeting.
Motion made by McArthur
and second by Poppert to approve agenda. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert and
Rundel Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Motion made by McArthur
with second by Poppert to approve minutes of the January 14, 2014 meeting. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, and Rundel Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Motion made by McArthur
and second by Poppert to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert,
and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Utility
Superintendent Reports: Electric Department: Emrich has began tree trimming of
the streets/alleys for electrical line issues and is almost completed with the
west side of town. Water Department: Mr. Leggott stated there are no
issues and everything is good. Sewer Department: Mr. Leggott stated KC
Electric repaired one motor and now the second motor is being repaired. Trash
Department: Mr. Leggott reported the department is working well and there
are no new customers this month. Street Department: Mr. Leggott stated
the department is working well and he has been busy scooping snow. Park
Department: Mr. Leggott stated there is a possibility of renting a chipper
for the trees and use mulch for playground. The chipper will cost $350.00 for
2 days. Pool Department: No report as pool is winterized for the year.
Animal Control: There are 19 cats
and 129 dogs licensed within the village. There are still quite a few unlicensed
animals. Several warning citations have been issued. Several complaints have
been received concerning dogs at large. One animal citation for running at
large has been issued.
Village Office: Clerk McKain
reported that there are no utility deposits to be returned. McKain stated that
there is a SW Clerks meeting in Curtis on February 20, 2014 at 12:30pm and that
the office will be closing at 11:30a.m on that date. Clerk McKain has been
working on the application for Tree City USA. She has submitted the application
for Ground Water Guardian and the Village of Trenton has been approved.
Library: Clerk McKain stated that
the Library now has an insurance liability form for FROG participants to sign
at the library.
Unfinished Business: No new information
of the wind turbine project. No new estimates for the library roof were
submitted. The proposed PTO policy continues to be a table item.
New Business: Motion by Poppert and
second by Frakes to accept the Resignation of Dana Chambers from the Tree Board
and to Appoint Karen Keller as a new member. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert,
and Rundel Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Hitch and Hay
requested $3,563.80 in assistance for public transportation. Discussion was
made and the Motion to give Hitch and Hay $1,678.99 the value of use by our
population by Poppert and second by Frakes Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert,
and Rundel Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Discussion was made
about Pool Applications and Lifeguard training. The board agreed to start
advertising for lifeguards. Frank’s Bar is interested in applying and becoming
a new Keno location for the Village of Trenton. Motion by McArthur and second
by Poppert to add Frank’s Bar as a location for KENO in the Village of Trenton.
Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely.
Motion carried. Motion by Frakes and second by Poppert to accept the bid from
Gaston Lawn Service for the second and forth applications on the park. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Airport Lease Renewals were discussed and Motion by Frakes and second by
McArthur to approve K. Drain-Hanger 1yr, J. Walker-Hanger 1yr, and H
Seeker-Land 3yr leases. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert and Rundel. Nays:
None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. States of Nebraska Department of Roads
developing plans to start construction in 2016 on HWY 34 were reviewed and
Chairman Rundel plans to meet with the State Crew when they are in town discussing
the plans. The 4-H girls have requested that if the Village provide paint for
the park. The group plans to repaint the shelter and bathrooms once the
weather is warmer. The Board of Trustees agreed that this would be a good
opportunity to improve the looks of the buildings. Employee wages were
reviewed and there was a MOTION by McArthur and second by Poppert to give Clerk
McKain a 7% raise, Superintendent Vrbas a 5% raise, Aaron Leggott 5% raise, and
Jessica Cock 5% raise which is be retroactive from January 13, 2014. Ayes: McArthur,
Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: Frakes Absent: Neely. Motion
carried. Discussion on a possible new trash customer was discussed. A new
part-time position may be needed with the additional trash customers. Terry
Galloway phoned in to discuss the Audit Review. Mr. Galloway pointed out that
the Village is doing a good job in most areas. One recommendation was to raise
some rates. The Board discussed the issue of raising rates and declined to
take any action.
Correspondence: Loss Control-Increase in Valuation, Lifeguard
Training, JD Klingenberg, and Trenton Christmas Committee-Thank you and Copy of
newspaper article.
Motion made by Frakes
and second by McArthur to approve Operating, Keno, and Library Claims. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
1. January payroll (2
pay periods)............................................................. $9,580.02
2. EFTPS, FED (January
payroll tax)......................................................... 2,248.58
3. NE Dept. of Revenue
(January payroll tax)............................................. 252.36
4. NE Dept. of Revenue,
(January sales tax)............................................ 3,636.29
5. Aflac (Supplement
Insurance)...................................................................... 43.70
6. American Funds (January
Simple IRA).................................................... 148.32
7. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Insurance Feb Premiums)........................... 2,684.24
8. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Insurance Mar Premiums)........................... 2,233.01
9. C&K (Supplies)................................................................................................ 54.76
10. Century MFG (Supplies)................................................................................ 99.80
11. City of McCook (Trash)............................................................................. 1,754.93
12. Colonial Life (Supplement insurance)........................................................ 40.48
13. D&L Pest Control (Application)..................................................................... 48.00
14. Dewey, Nadine (Payroll).............................................................................. 207.20
15. Evans, Larry (Payroll)................................................................................... 244.20
16. Farmers Co-op (Fuel)................................................................................ 1,250.92
17. Fastenal Company (Supplies)...................................................................... 35.21
18. FirstBank Credit Card (Office Card
(Postage) $349.86;
W. McKain (Utility
Conference, Software Update, Water License) $510.01;
J. Vrbas (Tax Forms)
14.64)........................................................................ 874.51
19. Great Plains Communications
(Telephone/Internet).............................. 424.79
20. Ideal Linen Supply (Shop supplies)............................................................ 25.11
21. K&C Motor & Electric (Sewer
Motor Repairs)............................................. 80.00
22. League Builders (Keys).................................................................................... 7.96
23. McKain, Wendy (Utility Conference,
Supplies)....................................... 131.50
24. MNB (January Simple IRA)......................................................................... 291.68
25. Municipal Supply, INC (Water Wand
Repair).......................................... 269.67
26. Olsen’s Agricultural Lab (Water
Samples).................................................. 16.50
27. Quill (Tax Forms- Returned)........................................................................ (23.41)
28. Rundel, John (Replacement Check)........................................................... 23.28
29. Schamel’s Auto Supply (Supplies).............................................................. 58.50
30. Scoop Media (Publications)........................................................................ 255.09
31. Southwest Fertilizer (Prepaid Propane)............................................... (1,951.90)
32. SWPPD (Purchase Power January Billing
$47,070.92; Airport $79.50;
North Well $446.62;
South Well $417.70).......................................... 48,114.74
33. Top Office (Copier Lease/Office
Supplies)............................................... 195.67
34. Unitech (Sewer Supplies)........................................................................... 258.00
35. Verizon (Cell phones).................................................................................. 114.73
36. Village of Trenton (Utilities)..................................................................... 3,098.60
37. Walmart (Supplies)......................................................................................... 46.45
38. Wayne’s Tree Service (Power Line
Trimming)..................................... 3,000.00
39. Burger & Bennett, P.C. (Legal
Services).................................................. 605.05
40. Nebraska Dept. of Revenue (Lottery
License Fee)................................. 100.00
KENO
CLAIMS (Keno Checking Account): NONE
LIBRARY
CLAIMS (Library checking account):
L1.
First Bank Card (Books/Office Supplies)................................................ 152.45
Motion made by Frakes
with second by Poppert to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert
and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15p.m.
Next regular meeting
will be March 11, 2014, at 6:30p.m. in the Village Office.
John A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of
Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain,
Village Clerk
