A meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and public session, Tuesday, July
14, 2015 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office. Present: Vice-Chairman Frakes, Trustees
McArthur and Neely, Clerk McKain, Deputy Clerk Heffner, Superintendent Vrbas,
Kelly Cook, Larry Evans, Kayla Hodges, Tyler Jones, Jesse Kauffman, Roz
Kauffman, Valerie Loghry, Phil McDonald, Tracy Propp, and Lesa Tines. Chairman
Rundel was late and joined the meeting at 7:30pm. 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.
Roll Call was taken at 6:30pm and
quorum was verified.
Vice-Chairman made “Open Meeting Act”
announcement.
Citizen
Forum: Roz Kauffman
submitted a complaint against 416 East C Street. She provided signatures of
neighbors and pictures as evidence. She noted that the property is in
violation of of Sections 4-901and 4-902 of the Municipal Code, which relates to
nuisances. She stated that board members should be held to the same standards
and keep in compliance of the ordinances. Neely and Frakes agreed that all
residents are subject to maintaining property. Kauffman also noted that there
were four cats living at the residence. Neely stated the board would get
action started on the clean-up of the property.
Kayla
Hodges asked if a group of citizens could get together and clean up the
baseball fields at the pow wow grounds. She would like to start up the
baseball clubs again for the next season. The board members had no problem
with the group starting the clean–up project. Vrbas was instructed to cut
locks on the storage unit out there and provide a new lock.
Kelly
Cook expressed his frustration with sewer backups on East 3rd. Mr.
Cook believes the village should pay for damage to the house. Frakes stated
that Rundel had been working with the insurance company on the claim, but he
did not know the status. Frakes would check with Rundel on the status of the
claim.
Motion
made by McArthur and second by Neely to approve agenda. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur,
and Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert and Rundel. Motion carried.
Approval
of minutes of the June 16, 2015 meeting were not approved as board members that
attended were not at this meeting.
Motion
made by McArthur and second by Neely to approve the June 23, 2015 meeting
minutes. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert and
Rundel. Motion carried.
Motion
made by McArthur and second by Neely to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, and Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert and Rundel. Motion
carried.
Utility
Superintendent Reports: Electric
Department: Vrbas
stated he spoke with SWPPD to install outlets to the pole by cement at the pow
wow grounds. Water Department: Vrbas reported that the nitrates in
water samples had increase; however, not enough for a concern as the maximum
level is 5. Vrbas reported the water hydrants have been installed for the
Trenton Rec Association. Sewer Department: Vrbas reported a blockage
was in the 400 block of West D. They found a lot of tree roots. Trash
Department: Vrbas stated they would like to replace the Main Street trash
cans and further discussion would be made at the budget meeting. Street
Department: Vrbas stated TopKote would be in Trenton during August, 2015.
They were running late due to the rain fall in other areas. Vrbas stated he
had sprayed for mosquitos and would be spraying this week and again late July,
weather permitting. Vrbas stated he will be sweeping Main Street and East C on
July 30th. Residents are asked to remove parked vehicles. Park
Department: Vrbas stated they would like to get new picnic tables in the
shelter and would. discuss it more at the budget meeting. Dale Bailey has
left a note that the stickers were getting thick and needed to be sprayed in
the park. Pool Department: Vrbas reported that the pool had a state
inspection, with three minor violations. One was corrected immediately, which
was two guard certifications were not on the premise.
Animal Control: Vrbas stated there were 26 cats and 173
dogs licensed within the village for the 2015 year. There were 2 warnings for
failure to license, 0 warning for running at large, 0 citations for failure to
license and 0 citation for running at large during the month of June, 2015.
Village
Office: McKain
stated there was one deposit to be applied to the final bill. McKain stated
she is reviewing a sample employee handbook from LARM for updates.
Library: Evans reported the library board
appointed Janelle Johnson and Jason Brown to the Library Board for a four year
term to end on June 30, 2019. Motion made by McArthur and second by Neely to
appoint Janelle Johnson and Jason Brown to the Library Board for a four year
term to end on June 30, 2019. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and Neely. Nays: None.
Absent: Poppert and Rundel. Motion carried. Evans stated there was still one
opening on the board and he had a few people that may be interested. Evans
stated the ladder was against the building to climb on roof to get
volleyballs. Evans reported that the Library did not receive the grant funds.
Planning Commission: Evans stated he would like to include
a one mile radius jurisdiction for persons who are willing to be on a village board.
Evans stated that there were people just outside of the village limits that
were willing to serve on the library board.
Unfinished
Business: McKain
stated that Mr. Askmit would be attending the August meeting to present a
proposal for the board to review. Nuisance properties were discussed. Frakes
stated the second budget meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2015 at 6:00pm at
the village office. Pizza and salad would be served. A brief discussion on
the “Village Square” was made. The board commented on how nice it is looking
and there had been a lot of volunteers making the project look great. McKain
stated that scrap tire collection would be on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 9am
to 4pm. There is a limit to 10 ton that would be accepted. A discussion on
the closure of the airport was made. McDonald opposes the closure of the
airport and stated that he wanted it to remain open in case a plane needed to
land. Rundel stated that no planes are housed at the airport and no usage of
the airport has been made for several years. Further discussion on the airport
will be on the agenda for the August 11, 2015 board meeting. Motion made by
Frakes and second by McArthur to table the closure of the airport. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, Neely, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert. Motion
carried.
Ordinance
or Resolution: Ordinance
#786 was introduced by McArthur. Motion by Neely and second by Frakes to
suspend the statutory reading of the ordinance on three (3) separate days. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, Neely, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert. Motion
carried. Motion by Neely and second by McArthur to pass and adopt Ordinance
#786 on final reading. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely, and Rundel. Nays:
None. Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
NO. 786
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER ELEVEN,
ARTICLE THREE, SECTION 11-301 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING
REGULATIONS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CHAIRMAN AND THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON:
Section 1. That Section 11-301 of the
Municipal Code of the Village of Trenton shall be amended as follows:
Article 2 District Regulations. 2-101
Agriculture District (A). 2-101 (E) Lot Coverage. The total coverage of all
buildings shall not occupy more than 80 percent of the lot area.
2-201 Residential District (R). 2-201
(E) Lot Coverage. (1) On all lots with an area of one (1) acres or larger, the
total coverage of all buildings shall not occupy more than 80 percent of the
lot area. (2) On all lots with an area of less than one (1) acre, the total
coverage of all buildings shall not occupy more than 80 percent of the lot
area.
2-301 Commercial District (C). 2-302
(E) Lot Coverage. The total coverage of all buildings shall not occupy more
than 80 percent of the lot area.
2-401 Industrial District (I). 2-401
(E) Lot Coverage. The total coverage of all buildings shall not occupy more
than 80 percent of the lot area.
2-501 Floodplain District (F). 2-501
(E) Lot Coverage. The total coverage of all buildings shall not occupy more
than 80 percent of the lot area.
All other portions of the ordinance
will remain effective.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication or
posting as required by law.
Passed and adopted this 14th
day of July, 2015.
(SEAL)
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
ATTEST: Trenton
Board of Trustees
Wendy L. McKain, Village Clerk
New Business: McKain stated that Cody Siegfried is
willing to provide legal services on a temporary basis until the board appoints
a new village attorney. Motion by Neely with second by McArthur to appoint
Cody Siegfried as the temporary village attorney. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and
Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert and Rundel. Motion carried. The
Southwest Shooting Sports is asking for a $500 donation of keno funds to help
replace bb guns. Motion by Neely with second by McArthur to donate $500 of
keno funds to the Southwest Shooting sports to help replace bb guns. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, and Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert and Rundel. Motion
carried. Discussion on Neely’s resignation from the El Dorado Nursing Home
Board was made. El Dorado Nursing Home Board stated that Phyllis Bach had
expressed interest in serving the remaining portion of Mr. Neely’s term.
However, no action was taken by the El Dorado Nursing Home Board; therefore, no
action was taken. Motion made by Neely with second by McArthur to sign contract
to replace propane line at El Dorado Nursing Home. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and
Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert and Rundel. Motion carried. Rundel
stated that the pool was looking good and the Poppert has expressed a concern
of early closures. McKain stated that Hayes Center was interested in having
Trenton spray for mosquitoes. The board discussed the issue, and are
interested in an interlocal agreement for the services. Motion made by Neely
with a second by McArthur to accept the firefighting application of Dave
Wimer. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert and
Rundel. Motion carried. McKain provided an overview of the LARM risk review
that was conducted in June 2015. There were three areas of concern, which one
has been corrected. Tyler Jones inquired on law enforcement for the villages.
Rundel stated most small villages cannot afford to have marshals. Rundel
stated the villages rely on the sheriff’s department to enforce state laws.
Tyler Jones inquired why the gazebo at the “Village Square” is not handicapped
accessible. Rundel stated he would speak with Poppert to find out why.
Correspondence: NE Law Enforcement – Drink &
Drive – You Lose – Crackdown and Safekids, NE Public Power District – Women
Leaders, Tree City USA Bulletin #8, Source Gas – Location Survey, USDA –
Hitchcock County – Base Yields, USDA – Red Willow County – Base Yields
Motion made by Neely and second by McArthur
to approve Operating claims except #20, 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. June payroll (3 pay
periods)...................................................................... $22,935.70
2. EFTPS, FED (June
payroll tax).................................................................... 5,273.02
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (June
payroll tax).......................................................... 547.58
4. NE Dept. of Revenue
(June sales tax)......................................................... 3,182.89
5. American Agricultural
Lab (Water samples)...................................................... 16.50
6. American Funds (June
IRA contributions)....................................................... 249.96
7. Barnett’s Do It
Center (wall hydrants)................................................................ 87.97
8. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (July premiums medical/dental).............................. 4,022.14
9. C & K (Parts for
water line at pow wow grounds)............................................ 448.88
10. City of McCook
(Transfer station tickets)..................................................... 2,739.60
11. Cobb, Tyler (refund
of water meter deposit).................................................... 200.00
12. Colonial Life (July
premium).............................................................................. 40.48
13. D&S Hardware
(Hammer-drill, core-bit, shark bite, bury hydrant).................. 220.60
14. Dewey, Nadine
(Library Payroll)...................................................................... 214.25
15. Diamond Vogel (Yellow
paint and supplies)..................................................... 133.09
16. Evans, Larry (Library
Payroll).......................................................................... 199.48
17. Farmers Co-op (Fuel).................................................................................... 1,465.41
18. Fastenal (Drill bit,
o-rings, sawzall)................................................................... 164.97
19. First Bankcard
(postage, pool uniforms, pizza for meetings, adobe)............... 613.31
20. Frakes, Richard
(Mileage to McCook-Checking on trash truck)....................... 50.60
21. Holiday Inn (Finance
conference lodging in Kearney)..................................... 166.00
22. Ideal Linen Supply
(Shop towels)....................................................................... 16.80
23. K C Motor &
Electric (labor and wire nuts for pool)......................................... 251.28
24. Lang Diesel (Idler,
hex bolt, key square, spindle)............................................... 70.75
25. League Builders
Supply (bit, extension)............................................................. 12.48
26. MNB (June IRA
contribution)........................................................................... 620.52
27. Midlands toxicology
(pre-employment drug test)............................................... 60.00
28. Municipal Supply
(register seal pin)...................................................................... 6.60
29. Nebraska Power Review
Board (annual assessment)...................................... 88.45
30. Nebraska Public
Health (routine water samples)............................................. 477.00
31. Nicks Distribution
(pool concession supplies).................................................. 459.21
32. One Call Concepts
(diggers hotline)................................................................... 22.95
33. Protective Equipment
Testing (bucket truck inspection)................................. 445.00
34. Scoop Media
(publications).............................................................................. 469.87
35. Smith & Loveless
(gasket, pumps, freight)...................................................... 200.88
36. Southwest Fertilizer
(Spraying supplies).......................................................... 270.51
37. SWPPD (Purchase Power
June Billing $31,422.66; Airport $31.00;
North Well $318.43;
South Well $316.38)................................................... 32,088.47
38. Top Office Products
(Copier lease)................................................................... 49.95
39. Van Diest Supply
(chemical for mosquito spraying)..................................... 1,895.00
40. Verizon (July
billing).......................................................................................... 176.42
41. Village of Trenton
(Utilities)............................................................................ 2,411.18
42. Poppert, Austin (main
street repairs) (Added 7/14/15).................................. 2,920.00
EDM CLAIMS (EDM Checking
Account):
E1. Snell
Services (HVAC Pay application #4)................................................. 75,306.33
KENO CLAIMS (Keno
Checking Account):
K1. Diamond
Vogel (Village square paint).............................................................. 835.56
K2. First
BankCard (Pool CPR dummy)................................................................ 226.95
K3. League
Builders Supply (Village square paint and supplies)........................... 597.33
LIBRARY CLAIMS (Library
checking account):
L1. First
Bankcard (amazon)................................................................................... 153.99
Motion made by McArthur
and second by Neely to approve Operating claim #20. Ayes: McArthur, Neely and Rundel.
Nays: None. Abstain: Frakes. Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
Motion made by Frakes
and second by Neely to enter into executive session to discuss possible
litigation and wage reviews at 8:18pm. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely and Rundel.
Nays: None. Absent: Poppert. Motion carried. Motion made by Neely and second
by Frakes to exit from executive session at 9:38pm. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Neely
and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Poppert. Motion carried.
With no further business, motion made
by Frakes and second by McArthur to adjourn meeting at 8:40pm. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely and Poppert. Motion carried.
A Budget meeting will be July 28,
2015, at 6:00pm in the Village Office. Next regular meeting will be August 11,
2015 at 6:30pm in the Village Office.
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain, Village Clerk