A meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Vice-Chairman Frakes, Trustees Neely, McArthur and Poppert, Superintendent
Vrbas, Clerk McKain, Bob Brown, Linda Cook and Jesse Kauffman. Chairman Rundel
provided notice that he would be late. 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.
Vice-Chairman made “Open Meeting Act”
announcement.
Citizen Forum: Mr.
Brown commented on the “Rest Area” in his neighborhood.
Motion made by McArthur and second by Poppert
to approve agenda. Ayes:
Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion
carried.
Motion made by Neely and second by
Poppert to approve minutes of the April 27, 2015 meeting. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, and Poppert.
Nays: None. Abstain: McArthur. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
Motion made by Poppert and second by McArthur
approve treasurer’s report. Ayes:
Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion
carried.
Utility Superintendent
Reports: Electric Department: Vrbas
reported that Trenton Rec has requested additional outlets by the cement slab
for the band during harvest festival. Vrbas asked Linda Cook for
clarification. Water Department: Vrbas stated that deficiency
compliance report has been submitted. Vrbas stated the 2014 Water Quality
Report has been submitted and published. Sewer Department: Vrbas stated
there was nothing to report. Trash Department: Vrbas stated he received
short notice on the household hazardous waste to be held at the Trenton Fire
barn on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 8:00am to 9:00am. McArthur stated he had
checked the 2007 Trash Truck and the bushings had been replaced. Street Department:
Vrbas stated TopKote would be in Trenton the first part of June, 2015. Vrbas
asked if gutters would be placed on the backside of the new street building on
East 3rd. Board members stated they believed gutters would be
installed. Vrbas asked if the Village would be advertising for bids on the
cement work. Board members indicated that the cement work would need to go out
for bid. Park
Department: Vrbas stated he is waiting for Wayne’s Tree Service to
remove a stump. Vrbas stated he has put grass seed on the old volleyball pit.
Vrbas stated the 4-H kids painted the park restrooms, shelter and the pool bath
house. Pool Department: Vrbas reported they have begun preparations
for opening the pool. Vrbas stated a lift chair has been ordered, however, it
has not arrived yet. Vrbas stated he has been looking for new drain covers as
they need to be replaced every 3-5 years.
Animal Control: Vrbas stated there
were 25 cats and 169 dogs licensed within the village for the 2015 year. There
were 3 warnings for failure to license, 1 warning for running at large, 0 citations
for failure to license and 1 citation for running at large during the month of April,
2015.
Village Office: McKain
reported that there were no utility deposits to be returned. McKain stated the
LONM Finance conference will be held in Kearney on June 17-19, 2015. She would
be attending the conference and Heffner would be working until noon on those
days. McKain reported that one small claims case was filed, with a court date
on May 27th. McKain
reported that she has had a hard time finding current addresses on some of the
accounts.
Library: No information was
provided from the Library.
Unfinished Business: McKain
stated that she had sent out five certified letters, in which all had been
picked up. The follow up date for those properties is May 26th.
Frakes stated that the show cause hearing for a nuisance property was extended
to June 1, 2015.
Ordinance or Resolution: Ordinance
#784 was introduced by Trustee Neely.
Motion made by Neely and second by McArthur
to suspend the statutory reading of the ordinance on three (3) separate days. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert.
Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
Motion made by Neely and second by McArthur
to pass and adopt Ordinance #783 on final reading. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert.
Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 784
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE # 783 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO VACATING A PORTION
OF CERTAIN ALLEYS SITUATED
IN THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON, NEBRASKA, THAT:
It is to the best interest of the Village of Trenton, Nebraska,
that the alleys hereinafter described be vacated;
and that:
The
following alleys
be and the same hereby are vacated:
the Alley lying between Lots 1 through 8, inclusive of High School
Addition and Lots 9 through 15, inclusive of High School Addition to the Village of Trenton, Nebraska;
and
The Alley lying between
Lots 1 through 8, inclusive, of High School Addition
and a land in limits lot being part of the NE¼ of the NW¼ of Section 12, Township 2 North, Range 33 West of the 6th P.M. (75 feet x 188 feet) abutting the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railroad Road right–of–way.
There is reserved to the Village the right to maintain, operate, repair, and renew public utilities
existing at the time title to the property is vacated there;
and
There is
reserved to the Village
any public utilities, and any cable
television systems the right to maintain, repair, renew, and operate water mains, gas mains, pole lines, conduits, electrical transmission lines, sound and signal transmission lines, and other similar services
and equipment and appurtenances, including lateral connections or branch lines,
above, on, or below the surface
of the ground that are existing
as valid easements
at the time title to the property is vacated for the purpose of serving the general public or the abutting
properties and to enter upon the premises
to accomplish such purposes at any and all reasonable times.
Provided, that the Village
retains the right to maintain, operate, repair and replace, any sewer,
water, or other utility
pipes, conduits, mains, and other equipment required
for the maintenance or operation of any utilities
situated in, on, or under said alleys or portions
thereof vacated by this Ordinance.
Any other
ordinance or
section passed and approved prior to passage,
approval, and publication of this Ordinance and in conflict of its provisions is repealed.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage,
approval, and publication as required
by law.
PASSED
AND APPROVED
THIS 12th DAY OF May, 2015.
Richard
L. Frakes,
Vice-Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain,
Village Clerk
Ordinance #785 was
introduced by Trustee Neely.
Motion made by Neely and second by McArthur
to suspend the statutory reading of the ordinance on three (3) separate days. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert.
Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
Motion
made by Neely and second by McArthur to pass and adopt Ordinance #783 on final
reading. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent:
Rundel. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 785
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING §9-802 UNSAFE BUILDINGS; DETERMINATION AND NOTICE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTVIE DATE; REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND AMENDING THE
TRENTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 8 SECTION
9-802.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON:
§9-802 UNSAFE
BUILDING; DETERMINATION AND NOTICE. Whenever the Utility Superintendent, the
fire official, the health official, the Board of Health or the Governing Body
shall be of the opinion that any building or structure of the Village is an
unsafe building, he or it shall file a written statement to this effect with
the Village Clerk. The Clerk shall thereupon cause the property to be posted
accordingly, and shall serve written notice upon the owner thereof, and upon
the occupant thereof, if any, by certified mail or by personal service. Such
notice shall state that the building has been declared to be in an unsafe
condition; and that such dangerous condition must be removed or remedied by
repairing or altering the building or by demolishing it; and that the condition
must have begun to be remedied within thirty (30) days from the date of
receipt. In the event that the owner or person in possession of such building
is unable to be found, the Village Clerk, the Utility Superintendent, the fire
official, the health official, the Board of Health or the Governing Body shall
forward notice by registered mail to the owner of record at his or her last
known address, and in addition thereto, shall post in a conspicuous place upon
such building a printed notice that the building has been declared to be in a
dangerous condition and has been condemned by the Utility Superintendent, the
fire official, the health official, the Board of Health or the Governing Body.
It shall be unlawful to remove the said notice. In the event that the owner,
agent or person in possession shall fail, neglect, or refuse to put the
building in a safe condition within the time specified in the notice, the
Governing Body may order the Utility Superintendent to proceed to cause the
work to be done and the costs thereof shall be assessed and levied as a lien
against the property.
This ordinance shall
become effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law.
Passed and adopted
this 12th day of May, 2015.
Richard
L. Frakes, Vice-Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain, Village
Clerk
New Business: Linda
Cook stated Vrbas had already addressed one item with the electrical outlets at
the cement slab. Mrs. Cook also asked if a new hydrant can be installed
closer. The new water hydrant would be used during Harvest Festival for the
kids “bouncy house”. Frakes stated the board would look into getting a new
hydrant for that use. A discussion for the planning commission to approve
building permits was made. A discussion was made on the new building in
construction on the west side of town. Vrbas was instructed to contact the owner.
McKain is to contact the village attorney to look into the language and change
of the current zoning ordinance. A review of the current disconnection of
services was reviewed. McKain was asked to contact SWPPD to attend the June 9,
2015 meeting to discuss reading dates. A discussion on budget meeting dates
was made. The first budget meeting is set for June 23, 2015 at 6:00pm at the
Village Clerk’s Office. Food will be provided. Pool applications were
reviewed. Motion made by Neely and second by Poppert to hire Lanessa Wickizer
as manager and Danny Schluckenbier as assistant manager, all other application
would be hired as lifegaurds. Ayes:
Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion
carried. Motion made by Poppert and second by Neely to raise
hourly wage of pool manager to $9.00 per hour and pool assistant manager to
$8.50 per hour. Ayes:
Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion
carried. A review of the farmer’s market application was made. Trustees kept
the same hours and fees for the market times. A discussion on code enforcement
was made. Neely suggested speaking with village attorney for guidance and an
additional or “back-up” attorney.
Correspondence: El
Dorado Newsletter, Arbor Day May/June Newsletter, and a letter from First
Security Power, LLC.
Motion made by Neely
and second by McArthur to approve Operating claims except claims #34, El Dorado
Heating/Cooling claims, KENO claims, and Library claims. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, McArthur,
and Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried. Motion made by McArthur
and second by Neely to approve Operating claim #34. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, and McArthur.
Nays: None. Abstain: Poppert. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
1. April payroll (2 pay
periods)....................................................................... $12,358.66
2. EFTPS, FED (April
payroll tax)..................................................................... 2,892.72
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (April
payroll tax)........................................................... 333.03
4. NE Dept. of Revenue
(April sales tax).......................................................... 2,986.19
5. 83 Repair (Repairs to
#8A)............................................................................ 7,350.00
6. Aflac (May premiums) ....................................................................................... 32.70
7. Almquist (Audited
financial statements)........................................................ 6,150.00
8. American Agricultural
Lab (Water samples)...................................................... 16.50
9. American Funds (April
IRA contributions)........................................................ 166.64
10. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (May premiums medical/dental).............................. 4,022.14
11. C & K (Pool
supplies).......................................................................................... 14.85
12. City of McCook
(Transfer station tickets)..................................................... 3,964.80
13. Clinch (Paper towels)......................................................................................... 38.76
14. Colonial Life (May
premium).............................................................................. 40.48
15. Dewey, Nadine
(Library Payroll)...................................................................... 206.87
16. Diamond Vogel (Paint
for park and pool)...................................................... 1,389.99
17. Evans, Larry (Library
Payroll).......................................................................... 273.36
18. Farmers Co-op (Fuel).................................................................................... 1,544.61
19. First Bankcard
(Stamps, software, meals/hotel, letterhead)............................ 802.88
20. Great Plains Communications
(phones/internet)............................................. 712.26
21. Hitchcock County
Schools (liquor license)...................................................... 550.00
22. Ideal Linen Supply
(Shop towels)....................................................................... 16.78
23. IIMC (McKain/Heffner
membership dues)....................................................... 250.00
24. In the Swim (PH kit)........................................................................................... 85.94
25. LARM (Insurance
premium 4/1/15-10/1/15)............................................... 10,150.30
26. League Builders
Supply (Drill screws).................................................................. 6.99
27. League of
Municipalities (2015 accounting conference)................................. 462.00
28. MARC (Penetrating
oil).................................................................................... 122.10
29. MNB (April IRA
contribution)............................................................................ 413.68
30. Municipal Supply
(Water line supplies for pow wow grounds)...................... 1,119.54
31. MWC (Dumpsters and
lids)......................................................................... 13,065.00
32. National Insurance
Services (April Life & LTD premium).................................. 25.56
33. NE DHHS (Routine
water samples)................................................................... 57.00
34. Poppert, Austin (Main
Street Building Repairs April 2015)............................ 1,360.00
35. Quill (Office
supplies)....................................................................................... 348.76
36. RW Welding (#10
repairs).................................................................................. 16.79
37. Scoop Media (Publications).............................................................................. 844.15
38. SWPPD (Purchase Power
April Billing $39,747.98; Airport $52.68;
North Well $323.89;
South Well $352.03)................................................... 40,476.58
39. Sunbelt Rentals (#9
Windows)......................................................................... 710.62
40. Titan Machinery NP
(Graffel bucket)............................................................... 276.78
41. Top Office Products
(Copier lease, yrly allowance overage, maint)............... 422.80
42. Verizon (May billing)......................................................................................... 176.42
43. Village of Trenton
(Utilities)............................................................................ 2,305.22
44. Walmart (Operating
supplies, airport marking).................................................. 64.09
45. Wayne’s Tree Service
(Tree and stump removal)........................................ 1,425.00
46. Western Cartographers
(3 maps sold through 4/2015)...................................... 60.00
EDM CLAIMS (EDM Checking
Account):
E1. Snell
Services (HVAC Pay applications #2)............................................... 36,067.65
KENO CLAIMS (Keno
Checking Account):
K1. AmFirst
Services (Riverside arena liability renewal).................................... 1,983.78
LIBRARY CLAIMS (Library
checking account):
L1. First Bankcard
(amazon)................................................................................... 264.42
L2. Library
Petty Cash (floor refinishing materials)................................................... 86.48
Motion made by McArthur
with second by Neely to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Frakes, Neely, McArthur, and
Poppert. Nays: None. Absent: Rundel. Motion carried.
With no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50p.m.
Next regular meeting
will be June 9, 2015, at 6:30p.m. in the Village Office. A Budget meeting will
be June 23, 2015, at 6:00pm in the Village Office.
John A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of
Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain,
Village Clerk
