A meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and public session, Tuesday, June
23, 2015 at 6:00p.m. at the Village Office. Present: Chairman Rundel, Vice-Chairman
Frakes, Trustees McArthur and Neely, Clerk McKain, Deputy Clerk Heffner, Utility
Superintendent Vrbas, Kathy Borg, Jason Brown, Larry Evans, Michael Hoback,
Janelle Johnson, and Sandy Scott. Trustee Poppert was absent. 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.
Dinner was served.
Roll Call was taken at 6:25pm and
quorum was verified.
Chairman made “Open Meeting Act”
announcement.
Citizen
Forum: Sandy Scott
provided a brief update on the community project or “Village Square”. She
stated there have been many generous donations of materials, time, and
equipment. Larry Evans stated he would like annexing to be an agenda item for
the July 14, 2015 meeting.
Motion
made by Neely and second by McArthur to approve agenda. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur,
Neely, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
Motion
made by Neely and second by McArthur to approve minutes of the May 12, 2015
meeting. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and Neely. Nays: None. Abstain: Rundel.
Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
Motion
made by McArthur and second by Frakes to approve minutes of the June 9, 2015
meeting. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: Neely.
Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
Approval
of the minutes for the June 16, 2015 meeting was not approved as board members
that attended were not at this meeting. This will be an agenda item for the
July 14, 2015 meeting.
Utility
Superintendent Reports:
None
Unfinished
Business: Michael
Hoback of Almquist,
Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C. provided a handout of the budget
worksheet. Each department was addressed with potential revenues to include
some grant funding that have been applied for, as well as, expenditures. Mr.
Hoback suggested some changes due to cash reserves being down. Ms. Scott
inquired on what the Main Street building would be used for. Rundel stated
that he would like to see apartments on the top floor and “start-up” business
space for the ground level. Ms. Scott stated that the Electric Company / Ice
House was put on the list for tours.
Ordinance or Resolution: None
New
Business: Rundel
stated that the Trenton Airport has been temporarily closed until July 1,
2015. He will request an extension for closure until the Board can discuss the
issue further. Discussion for the next budget meeting was made. Another
budget meeting will be held on July 28, 2015 at 6pm at the Village office.
Correspondence: None
Motion made by Neely and second by
McArthur to approve Operating claims, El Dorado Heating/Cooling claims, KENO
claims, and Library claims. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely and Rundel. Nays:
None. Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
1. Aflac (July premiums)
....................................................................................... 32.70
2. Fastenal (epoxy
anchor, pool repairs).............................................................. 197.81
3. Great Plains
Communications (phones/internet)............................................. 375.44
4. Heffner, Samantha
(Mileage/Supplies/SW Clerk Dues).................................... 54.89
5. In the Swim
(chemicals, pool supplies)............................................................ 643.81
6. McKain, Wendy
(Mileage for Finance Conference)........................................ 157.55
7. Midlands toxicology
(pre-employment drug test)............................................. 270.00
8. National Insurance
Services (June Life & LTD premium)................................. 25.56
9. Sandhill Welding
(pool repairs)......................................................................... 533.78
10. Sargent Drilling
(Pilot valve, coil, labor)......................................................... 2,178.15
11. Scoop Media
(publications).............................................................................. 240.20
12. Walmart (Pool
operating supplies, office supplies).......................................... 105.55
EDM CLAIMS (EDM Checking
Account): None
KENO CLAIMS (Keno
Checking Account): None
LIBRARY CLAIMS (Library
checking account): None
Motion made by Neely and
second by McArthur to enter into executive session to discuss personnel
evaluations at 8:34pm. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely, and Rundel. Nays: None.
Absent: Poppert. Motion carried. Motion made by McArthur and second by Neely to
exit from executive session at 9:32pm. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely, and Rundel.
Nays: None. Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
With no further business, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:35p.m.
Next regular meeting will be July 14,
2015, at 6:30p.m. in the Village Office. Next Budget meeting will be on July
28, 2015 at 6:00pm in the Village Office.
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain, Village Clerk
