A meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Chairman Rundel, Trustees Frakes, McArthur, Neely and Poppert, Superintendent
Vrbas, Clerk McKain, Deputy Clerk Cock, Aaron Leggott, Larry Evans, Phil
McDonald, Cliff Bach, Kyle Drain, and Berry Pederson. 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: Kyle Drain asked
about using the village trash trailer for property clean up. The Board stated
they were willing to assist and to contact Superintendent Vrbas to get the
trailer.
Motion made by Frakes
and second by McArthur to approve agenda. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely, Poppert
and Rundel Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion made by Poppert
and second by Neely to approve minutes of the April 8, 2014 meeting. Ayes: Frakes,
Neely, Poppert, and Rundel Nays: None. Abstain: McAruthur. Motion carried.
Motion made by Neely
and second by McArthur to approve minutes of the April 22, 2014 special meeting.
Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely, Poppert, and Rundel Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion made by McArthur
and second by Neely to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert,
Neely and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Utility
Superintendent Reports: Electric Department: Vrbas reported he picked up the new
bucket truck. Water Department: Vrbas stated department was running
well. Sewer Department: Vrbas stated they have not started the project
on the 400 block of West 4th. Trash Department: Vrbas
reported yard waste and construction debris has been in several dumpsters. A
reminder was sent to some residents using the dumpsters. Street Department:
Vrbas stated he sprayed weeds, repairs on I street have settled and he will
cold patch the area. Rundel stated the street is buckling at East D Street and
needed to be looked at. Park Department: Vrbas stated the work ethic
camp cleaned up the park. Vrbas stated the sand court and sand box will be
removed. Pool Department: No report.
Animal Control: Vrbas stated there
are 22 cats and 147 dogs licensed within the village. There are still several unlicensed
animals. There were 4 warning citations for failure to license and 1 warning citation
for running at large in the month of April. There were 11 citations for
failure to license and 2 citations for running at large during the month of
April. Several complaints have been received concerning dogs at large.
Village Office: McKain reported that
there is one utility deposit being applied towards final billing. McKain
stated that the draft hazard mitigation plan was submitted. McKain stated she
attended the NACO meeting in Kearney on May 8th. The insurance
rates will increase by 5% and new agreements will be mailed on May 30th.
McKain stated the office will close early on May 15th and May 29th
to attend meetings. Discussion was made for McKain and Cock to attend the
Accounting and Finance conference in Kearney. It was decided that McKain would
go this year on June 18-20, 2014 in Kearney and alternate with Cock on future
years. McKain stated that GP Communications sent out new modems for internet.
She installed the new modem and had some issues with the IP address, which have
been corrected.
Library: Evans did not provide
information of the agenda; however, he stated that the Library Board would like
a breakdown the square footage for the repairs so that funds could be addressed
accordingly for each department’s share of the repair cost.
Unfinished Business: No new information
of the wind turbine project. The Board of Health reviewed seven properties for
compliance of property clean up. The Board of Health stated that several of
the properties were being cleaned up and will continue to monitor progress.
Property being donated to the village was discussed and a June 1, 2014 date is
estimated of possession. The new position of Trash Driver/Summer Maintenance
was discussed. Currently the position is part-time and may become full-time
depending on some other factors for other villages. Applications were
reviewed. A motion for the hiring of Gaylord Vrbas for the position was made
by McArthur and second by Frakes to hire Gaylord Vrbas as the Trash
Driver/Summer Maintenance person at the rate of $7.25 per hour. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, Poppert, Neely and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion carried. A
discussion on opening the pool was made. It was decided that the pool would
open with a tentative date of June 7, 2014. There were two manager applications
and three lifeguard applications received. McKain stated that three lifeguards
from Palisade were willing to help at Trenton. A motion for the hiring of
Janelle Ruzicka for the position of Pool Manager was made by Neely and second
by McArthur. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, Neely and Rundel. Nays: None.
Motion carried. A motion for the hiring of Jyssica Forch for the position of
Asst. Pool Manager was made by Neely and second by Poppert. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, Poppert, Neely and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion carried. A motion
for the hiring of two of the applicants for the position of lifeguard and the
one applicant be used only as an emergency was made by Frakes and second by Poppert.
Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, Neely and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
New Business: The conditional use
application for Cindy’s Grooming at 413 West 2nd was recommended for
approval from the Planning Commission. A motion to approve Cindy’s Grooming
conditional use application was made by Frakes and second by Poppert. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, Neely and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Trenton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners received notification that
Dennis McCauley resigned and Kyle Drain was willing to be appointed as his
replacement. A motion to appoint Kyle Drain to be appointed to the Trenton
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was made by Neely and second by McArthur.
Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, Neely and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion
carried. Notice was given from the NE Cooperative Government that Frank’s was
approved as a keno sales site. Information was reviewed from West Central
Nebraska Development District for an elected official and membership was reviewed.
After discussion it was decided that Trenton would not become a member of West
Central Nebraska Development District. An amended budget was reviewed for El
Dorado Nursing Home. A motion to accept the amended budget of El Dorado
Nursing home was made by Frakes and second by McArthur. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: Neely. Motion carried.
A review of an Airport Lease was made. A motion to accept the Airport Lease of
D. Berg was made by Poppert and second by Frakes. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur,
Neely, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion carried. . A review of the
Top Office copier Maintenance Agreement was made. A motion to accept the Top
Office copier Maintenance Agreement was made by Poppert and second by McArthur.
Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion
carried. Berry Pederson address the Board with concerns regarding the railroad
property to the north of his property. Mr. Pederson stated he had information
regarding a contact person. After discussion it was decided that a letter
would be sent to the Roadmaster asking for cooperation with cleaning up the
property. Mr. Pederson also asked if the northern portion of property still
belonged to railroad or if it had been deeded to other property owners. Rundel
stated he believe it still belonged to railroad. Information should be
available at the County Clerk’s office as to who owned the land. Mr. Pederson
asked about the “alley” located to the west of his property and if he could
purchase that land from the village. Rundel stated he would check to see who
owned the land and if there were to be a sale of the property, it would be
advertised for interested parties to bid on the land. Cliff Bach address the
Board with a suggestion to place a pantry with dry goods in the Main street
building once it is repaired. Mr. Bach stated TCDC was interested in helping
repair the building and run a pantry out of it. Further discussion will be
made once the village takes ownership of the building. Discussion on declaring
Village property of a 1968 Chevy Bucket Truck and a Bush Hog Mower Model#2315
was made. A motion to declare the 1968 Bucket Truck and the Bush Hog Mower
Model #2315 as surplus equipment was made by Neely and second by McArthur. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: Neely. Motion
carried. Rundel stated Doug Garner was interested in listing the equipment on
the Cornlea Iron online auction. A request from Trenton Rec Association for a
donation of $300 from Keno funds for the 2014 Harvest Festival was made. After
discussion, a motion to donate $300 from Keno funds to Trenton Rec Association
for the 2014 Harvest Festival was made by Neely and second by Frakes. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: Neely. Motion
carried.
Correspondence: Dennis Berry, Legislative Candidate;
USDA, childhood hunger; Jane Polson, keep Nebraska beautiful; Vision Air;
Nebraska Aviation Council; El Dorado Newsletter; MILCO Environmental Services;
Foundation Pipeline Public Awareness.
Motion made by Neely
and second by Poppert to approve Operating, Keno, and Library Claims. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, Poppert, Neely and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion carried.
1. April payroll (2 pay
periods)....................................................................... $10,431.82
2. EFTPS, FED (April
payroll tax)..................................................................... 2,472.90
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (April
payroll tax)........................................................... 282.53
4. NE Dept. of Revenue, (April
sales tax)......................................................... 3,417.56
5. Aflac (Supplement
Insurance)............................................................................ 43.70
6. Almquist Maltzahn
Galloway & Luth (Audit).................................................. 6,100.00
7. American Funds
(Simple IRA)......................................................................... 158.68
8. Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Med/Den April Premiums)...................................... 2,084.33
9. Burger & Bennett,
P.C (Legal Services)....................................................... 1,122.73
10. Century MFG (Sewer
Supplies)....................................................................... 829.96
11. City of McCook
(Trash)................................................................................. 2,699.10
12. Colonial Life
(Supplement insurance)................................................................ 40.48
13. Dewey, Nadine
(Payroll).................................................................................. 207.20
14. EBS RMSCO, INC
(Vision May Premiums)...................................................... 91.97
15. Evans, Larry
(Payroll)....................................................................................... 236.00
16. Farmers Co-op (Fuel).................................................................................... 1,311.27
17. FirstBank Credit Card
(Supplies/Vehicle Parts)............................................... 649.15
18. Great Plains Communications
(Telephone/Internet)........................................ 421.66
19. Hitchcock County
Schools (Tobacco/Liquor Renewals/Animal Licenses)...... 733.93
20. Ideal Linen Supply
(Shop supplies).................................................................... 16.74
21. League Builders
(Keys)........................................................................................ 7.96
22. MNB (April Simple IRA)................................................................................... 306.12
23. McKain, Wendy
(Mileage for NACO mtg)....................................................... 182.07
24. Municipal Supply
(Parts).................................................................................. 406.12
25. Nebraska Municipal
Clerk Institute (Clerk Registration).................................. 223.00
26. Nebraska Rural Water
Association (Water School Fee).................................. 375.00
27. Orscheln (Supplies).......................................................................................... 190.69
28. Quill (Supplies).................................................................................................. 245.92
29. R&W Repair
(Vehicle Repairs)......................................................................... 477.50
30. Ramada Inn (Clerk
School Lodging).................................................................. 70.00
31. Sargent Drilling
(Submersible Pump)............................................................ 2,956.62
32. Scoop Media
(Publications).............................................................................. 418.93
33. SWPPD (Purchase Power
April Billing $44,889.35; Airport $49.34;
North Well $299.65;
South Well $298.09; Construction $6,078.30)............ 51,614.73
34. T&J Repair
(Vehicle Repairs/Batteries)............................................................. 50.10
35. Top Office (Copier
Lease/Maintenance Lease/Copies)................................... 341.45
36. Verizon (Cell phones)....................................................................................... 115.69
37. Village of Trenton
(Utilities)............................................................................ 2,595.16
38. Vrbas, Jared (Mileage
to look/pick up Bucket Truck)...................................... 697.08
39. Walmart (Supplies)........................................................................................... 110.37
40. Amfirst Insurance
Services (Yearly Premiums)......................................... 25,166.00
KENO CLAIMS (Keno
Checking Account):
K1. Amfirst
Insurance Services (Riverside Arena Liability Ins)......................... 1,675.81
LIBRARY CLAIMS (Library
checking account):
L1. First
Bankcard (Books).................................................................................... 141.75
Motion made by Poppert
with second by Neely to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely, Poppert
and Rundel. Nays: None. Motion carried.
With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Next regular meeting
will be June 10, 2014, at 6:30p.m. in the Village Office. Budget planning will
begin with this meeting.
John A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of
Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain,
Village Clerk