A meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, January 13, 2014 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Chairman Rundel, Vice-Chairman Frakes, Trustee Poppert, Superintendent
Vrbas, Clerk McKain, Bob Brown, Larry Evans, Samantha Heffner, Phil McDonald, Dean
Shackleford and Greg Wolford of W Design. Trustees McArthur and Neely
notified the Clerk in advance of their absence from meeting. 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 at 6:30pm and
quorum was verified.
Chairman made “Open Meeting Act”
announcement.
Chairman
Rundel opened the Public Hearing for the One and Six Years Plan of Street Improvements.
Greg
Woldford from W Design detailed the One year plan. The priority #1 is replacing
and repairing the valley drains on West C St. and West 1st streets.
Priority #2 is West E. Motion by Poppert with second by Frakes to adopt
Resolution 2015-01-01. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent:
McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
2015-01-01
Whereas, in accordance
with the statutes of the State of Nebraska and as prescribed by the Board of
Public Roads Classifications and Standards, Notice of Hearing has been given by
publication in the legal newspaper of TRENTON, Nebraska, and by posting in
three public places within the village, of a Hearing on the One and Six Year
Plans of Street Improvements of Trenton to be held at the VILLAGE OFFICE on the
13th day of January, 2015, at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of hearing
comments and objections to said plan.
Whereas, upon said
Hearing, the Village Board finds that the Plans submitted are adequate for the
purpose prescribed by law and that the same should be approved.
Now therefore, be it
resolved by the Village Board of TRENTON, Nebraska that the One and Six Year
Plan for specific improvements during the current year are hereby approved and
adopted.
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain, Village Clerk
Motion
by Poppert with second by Frakes to close public hearing and resume in regular
session at 6:37pm. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent:
McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
Citizen Forum: Mr. Brown expressed
his concern for the inconsistency of trash pick-up during the last month. Mr.
Brown stated that if the weather would have been hot, it may have been
considered a health hazard. Rundel explained that there were issues with truck
break-downs, weather, and holidays that all added to the inconsistency issues
of pick up. The village has borrowed a truck from the City of Curtis. The
Village Trustees decided to provide a month’s credit for trash service to all trash
customers on the next billing. Mr. McDonald stated he thought the village
should use a more reputable company for the trash truck purchases. Mr.
McDonald inquired as to other companies in the area or closer than Texas that
the village could use. Mr. Shackelford inquired about maintenance of
vehicles. Vrbas stated the village employees provide maintenance on the
equipment/vehicles.
Motion made by Frakes and second by Poppert
to approve agenda. Ayes:
Frakes, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion
carried.
Motion made by Frakes and second by Poppert
to approve minutes of the December 9, 2014 meeting. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert and Rundel.
Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
Motion made by Poppert and second by Frakes
to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes:
Frakes, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion
carried.
Utility
Superintendent Reports: Electric Department: Vrbas reported street decorations
had been taken down. Water Department: Vrbas asked if Gaylord should
be scheduled in the weekend rotation for checking the wells. Sewer
Department: Vrbas reported department was running well. Trash
Department: Vrbas stated that Rundel had already provided an update on the
trash department. Street Department: Vrbas stated they have received
some complaints about snow and ice in the streets. Vrbas had scraped some
areas. However, he was unable to remove the ice. Vrbas stated he would work on
moving snow and ice when it is a little warmer. Park Department: Vrbas
stated the park has been winterized for the season. Pool Department: Vrbas
reported the pool is closed and winterized for the season.
Animal Control: Vrbas stated there
were 19 cats and 105 dogs licensed within the village for the 2015 year. There
were 0 warning for failure to license, 0 warnings for running at large, 0 citations
for failure to license and 0 citations for running at large during the month of
December, 2014.
Village Office: McKain reported that
there were two utility deposits to be applied to accounts. McKain stated the
LONM Mid-winter conference is February 23-24, 2015 in Lincoln. Rundel stated
McKain should attend. McKain reported that Stratton had purchased two-3yd
dumpsters and one-2yd dumpster and she is preparing a bill. McKain reported
that SWPP billing personnel did not get the commercial trash accounts changed
in the billing system; therefore, they did not have the rate increase. She has
made SWPP aware of the issue and they will correct for next month billing.
Library: Evans stated he
wanted to provide a service to library patrons with online purchases using
village resources; however, he had discussed the issue with McKain, who advised
him not to use village funds. Evans asked Rundel when he would be able to
complete the flooring project. Rundel stated he would get the project
completed as soon as he could. Evans stated that he would be taking bids for
the project so that it could get completed if Rundel could not get to it.
Unfinished Business: Rundel stated the
wind turbine project is moving along. A meeting with other area municipalities
and SWPPD was held on December 23, 2014. Rundel stated that nuisance
properties continue to be an issue and he is working on cleanup issues. Poppert
reported that the Gazebo package was ready for shipment and would like the
shipment to be held until March when his class would be able to work on the
project. Rundel provided an update on the El Dorado Nursing Home heating and
cooling system. Rundel stated he had signed some paperwork and submitted to
the bank. Rundel reported that he is working on preliminary information on the
Main Street water project and would like to have everything in place for the
project by March, 2015. Rundel stated he would be working with Attorney
Burger to vacate the alleys between Pedersen and Lykins and Lykins and Leahy.
Rundel asked McKain to contact Mr. Burger for an update.
Ordinance or
Resolution: Resolution
2015-01-01 One and Six Year Plans of Street Improvements was addressed in the
public hearing.
New Business: West Central Nebraska
Development District provided information to update the community contact
sheet. Information was presented for a lifetime membership to Pheasants
forever. This item was tabled for the next meeting.
Correspondence: El Dorado
Nursing Home News Letter and NE Cooperative Government information concerning
tax credits for buildings over 50 years old.
Motion made by Frakes
and second by Poppert to approve Operating claims except #32, KENO claims, and
Library claims Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur
and Neely. Motion carried.
OPERATING
CLAIMS:
1. December payroll (3
pay periods)............................................................. $22,295.69
2. EFTPS, FED (December
payroll tax)........................................................... 4,848.08
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (December
payroll tax)................................................. 465.73
4. NE Dept. of Revenue,
(December sales tax).................................................. 276.01
5. 83 Repair (#8A
repairs)................................................................................. 1,391.20
6. Aflac (Jan premiums) ........................................................................................ 43.70
7. Allegiant Emergency
Services (1/2 Fire truck inspection)............................... 436.48
8. American Agricultural
Lab (Water samples)...................................................... 16.50
9. American Funds (IRA
contributions Dec)........................................................ 249.96
10. American Legal
Publishing (Basic codes)........................................................ 650.00
11. AmFirst Insurance
(#11A Bobcat)...................................................................... 22.00
12. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Jan premiums medical/dental)............................... 4,524.63
13. Burger & Bennett
(Legal services)................................................................... 540.29
14. Car Quest (#8A air
filter).................................................................................. 108.59
15. City of McCook
(Transfer station tickets)..................................................... 3,067.20
16. Colonial Life (Jan.
premium).............................................................................. 40.48
17. Dewey, Nadine
(Library Payroll)...................................................................... 191.35
18. Diamond Vogel (Paint)..................................................................................... 193.95
19. Evans, Larry (Library
Payroll).......................................................................... 184.51
20. Farmers Co-op (Fuel).................................................................................... 2,198.37
21. First Bankcard
(Postage, office supplies, jackets)........................................... 698.52
22. Frenchman Valley
Mutual Aid (1/2 2015 annual dues)...................................... 50.00
23. Great Plains
Communications (phones/internet)............................................. 344.56
24. Hitchcock County
Treasurer (election expenses)............................................ 125.70
25. Ideal Linen Supply
(Shop towels)....................................................................... 16.78
26. Lifetime Benefit
Solutions (Vision Ins)................................................................ 91.97
27. MARC (Shop supplies)..................................................................................... 937.60
28. MNB (IRA
contributions Dec)........................................................................... 620.52
29. National Insurance
Services (Life & LTD premiums Jan.)................................ 25.56
30. NE Public Health
Environment Lab. (water samples)...................................... 332.00
31. One Call Concepts
(diggers hotline)................................................................... 12.25
32. Poppert, Austin (Main
Street Building Repairs)................................................ 520.00
33. Quill (Office
supplies)......................................................................................... 26.99
34. Schamel’s Auto (parts
for #8A).......................................................................... 27.25
35. Southwest Fertilizer
(pre-pay propane)........................................................ (2,712.00)
36. SWPPD (Purchase Power
December Billing $42,140.35; Airport $54.01;
North Well $394.24;
South Well $452.10, Maintenance 5,401.52)............. 48,542.22
37. T & J Repair
(Tire repair and oil for #8A)........................................................... 46.75
38. Titan Machinery
McCook (Engine oil filter for #8A)........................................... 40.03
39. Top Office Products
(Copier lease)................................................................... 49.95
40. Utility Service Co.
(water tower inspection).................................................. 4,123.09
41. Verizon (Dec/Jan
billing)................................................................................... 368.64
42. Village of
Trenton-Petty Cash (Title/inspection #8A)......................................... 10.00
43. Village of Trenton
(Utilities)............................................................................ 2,847.22
KENO CLAIMS (Keno Checking Account): NONE
LIBRARY
CLAIMS (Library checking account):
L1.
Cornhusker State Industries (4 bookshelves)................................................ 2,082.00
Motion made by Poppert with second by Frakes
to enter into executive session at 7:10pm to discuss the deputy clerk
position/wage and personnel issues. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays:
None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
Trustee McArthur was contacted by phone
to provide his input on the deputy clerk applicants and personnel issues.
Motion
made by Poppert with second by Frakes to exit executive session at 8:05 p.m.
and resume in regular session. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent:
McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
McKain
was instructed to contact the deputy clerk applicants for notification of the
board decision.
Motion made by Poppert
with second by Frakes to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert and
Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12p.m.
Next regular meeting
will be February 10, 2015, at 6:30p.m. in the Village Office.
John A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of
Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain,
Village Clerk
