A meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and public session, Tuesday, August
11, 2015 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office. Present: Chairman Rundel, Vice-Chairman
Frakes, Trustees McArthur and Poppert, Clerk McKain, Deputy Clerk Heffner, Superintendent
Vrbas, Maintenance Leggott, Attorney Siegfried, Gary Aksamit, Robert Brown,
Cindy Borowski, Walt Borowski, Gary Hanken, Jesse Kauffman, Roz Kauffman, Curtis
Kayton, and Phil McDonald. Trustee Neely 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 commended
Vrbas and Leggott on their clean-up efforts during the storm last week. Their
removal of tree limbs in the streets was important for emergency services. Roz
Kauffman submitted another complaint against 416 East C Street. She provided additional
signatures of neighbors and pictures as evidence. She noted that the property
is still not in compliance with village ordinances and unhappy with the
progress. Walt Borowski stated he believed the property is worse. Frakes and
McArthur would look at the property and tour the town for additional properties
to notify of clean-up.
Motion
made by Frakes and second by McArthur to approve agenda. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur,
Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Motion
made by Frakes and second by Poppert to approve the June 16, 2015 meeting
minutes. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: McArthur. Absent:
Neely. Motion carried.
Motion
made by McArthur and second by Frakes to approve the July 28, 2015 meeting
minutes. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: Poppert. Absent:
Neely. Motion carried.
Motion
made by Frakes and second by McArthur to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes:
Frakes, McArthur, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion
carried.
Utility
Superintendent Reports: Electric
Department: Vrbas
stated SWPPD installed outlets to the pole by cement at the pow wow grounds.
There were no issues during the Harvest Festival that he is aware of. Nebraska
811 Workshop is in North Platte on 08/18/15. Rundel stated that Vrbas or
Leggott needed to attend. Vrbas will attend workshop. Water Department:
Vrbas reported that the thermostat was on at the Lee well and will continue to
monitor usage. Sewer Department: Vrbas stated there was complaint of
sewer backup on East 3rd; however, no blockage was found in the main
sewer line. Trash Department: Vrbas stated the scrap tire collection
went well and 9.2 ton of tires was collected. Street Department: Vrbas stated
TopKote has changed the armor coating date to September 11, 2015. They were
running late due to the rain fall in other areas. Vrbas stated he had sprayed
for mosquitos on July 31st and would be spraying next week, weather
permitting. Park Department: Vrbas stated he sprayed in the park for
week control and stickers. Pool Department: Vrbas reported that the
pool raised $130 for the coin dive held during Harvest Festival.
Animal Control: Vrbas stated there were 26 cats and 173
dogs licensed within the village for the 2015 year. There were 0 warnings for
failure to license, 0 warning for running at large, 0 citations for failure to
license and 0 citations for running at large during the month of July, 2015.
Village
Office: McKain
stated there was one deposit to be applied to the final bill and one deposit to
be returned to the customer. McKain stated she continues to review a sample
employee handbook from LARM for updates to the Village Personnel Handbook and
will review with Village Attorney. McKain stated that the SW Clerks will have
a meeting on August 20th in Brady. The office would close at
11:00am to attend the meeting. McKain asked that the office close at noon on
Friday, August 21st so that she could attend the birth of a
grandchild.
Library: Evans was not present and no report
was given.
Planning Commission: Evans was not present and no report
was given.
Unfinished
Business: Mr. Aksamit
provided information on alternative ways to generate power. He provided the
board with an informal proposal with two options for the board to consider.
The Board will review the information and provide Mr. Aksamit with a decision
to pursue the alternative power proposal. Frakes and McArthur will tour the
village to provide an update on weed control and nuisance properties for
additional action or dismissal. Discussion on closure of the airport was
made. McDonald was in favor of keeping the airport open for the possibility of
a plane landing. McDonald stated that the airport looks “trashy”. Motion made
by McArthur and second by Poppert to close the airport. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur,
Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Poppert
stated that several parents had complained of the early closure and chemical
issues of the pool this year. Motion made by Frakes and second by McArthur to appoint
Cody Siegfried as the Village Attorney. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel.
Nays: None. Abstain: McArthur. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Motion made
by Poppert and second by Frakes to appoint Phyllis Bach on the El Dorado
Nursing Home Board to replace Bill Neely and finish his term ending on December
31, 2015. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Abstain: McArthur. Absent:
Neely. Motion carried. Rundel stated that the Village budget was in the final
process and the assessor’s valuation should be received no later than August
20, 2015.
Ordinance
or Resolution: Motion
made by McArthur and second by Frakes to adopt Resolution 2015-08-01 for a written
notice of termination with LARM at least 180 days prior to the desired
termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2018. (180
day and 3 year commitment; 5% discount). Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert and Rundel. Nays:
None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-08-01
WHEREAS,
the Village of Trenton is a member of the League Association of Risk Management
(LARM);
WHEREAS,
section 8.10 of the Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of
the League Association of Risk Management provides that a member may
voluntarily terminate its participation in LARM by written notice to
termination given to LARM and the Nebraska Director of Insurance at least 90
days prior to the desired termination given to and that members may agree to
extend the required termination notice beyond 90 days in order to realize
reduced excess coverage costs, stability of contribution rates and efficiency
in operation of LARM; and
WHEREAS,
the Board of Directors of LARM has adopted a plan to provide contribution
credits in consideration of certain agreements by members of LARM as provided
in the attached letter.
BE IT
RESOLVED that the governing body of the Village of Trenton, Nebraska, in
consideration of the contribution credits provided under the LARM board’s plan,
agrees to:
Provide
written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired
termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2018. (180
day and 3 year commitment; 5% discount).
Provide
written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired
termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2017. (180
day and 2 year commitment; 4% discount).
Provide
written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired
termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2016. (180
day; 2% discount).
Provide
written notice of termination at least 90 days prior to the desired termination
date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2018. (90 day and 3
year commitment; 2% discount).
Provide
written notice of termination at least 90 days prior to the desired termination
date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2017. (2 year
commitment only ; 1%).
Provide written
notice of termination at least 90 days prior to the desired termination date,
which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2016. (90 day Notice only).
Adopted this 11th day of August,
2015.
(SEAL)
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
ATTEST: Trenton
Board of Trustees
Wendy L. McKain, Village Clerk
New Business: Curtis Kayton and Gary Hanken
provided an overview of the construction report for the six month period of
January 2015 to June 2015. Kayden announced that Brian McKinney is leaving
SWPPD. McKain asked who the new contact for maintenance issues would be.
Kayden stated to contact Mr. Dyer or Ms. Lytle.
Correspondence: Arbor Day July/August Newsletter,
Mobil Pantry, USDA July Newsletter, Tree City USA Bulletin #9, El Dorado
Newsletter, PIREPS Airport.
Motion made by Frakes and second by Poppert
to approve Operating claims, El Dorado Heating/Cooling claims, KENO claims, and
Library claims. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent:
Neely. Motion carried.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
1. July payroll (2 pay
periods)....................................................................... $16,783.64
2. EFTPS, FED (July
payroll tax)...................................................................... 3,800.62
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (July
payroll tax)........................................................... 376.37
4. NE Dept. of Revenue
(July sales tax)........................................................... 2,641.25
5. Aflac (accident
insurance McKain, Grafel)........................................................ 32.70
6. American Agricultural
Lab (Water samples)...................................................... 16.50
7. American Funds (July
IRA contributions).......................................................... 83.32
8. AmFirst Insurance
(workmans comp audit).................................................. 4,409.00
9. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (August premiums medical/dental).......................... 4,022.14
10. City of McCook
(Transfer station tickets)..................................................... 3,316.20
11. Colonial Life (August
premium).......................................................................... 40.48
12. D&L Pest Control
(Pest control)......................................................................... 50.00
13. D&S Hardware
(parts for pow wow water line)................................................ 131.94
14. Dewey, Nadine
(Library Payroll)...................................................................... 251.19
15. Diamond Vogel
(traffic paint and supplies)........................................................ 37.62
16. Evans, Larry (Library
Payroll).......................................................................... 214.26
17. Farmers Co-op
(Fuel/shop supplies)............................................................. 1,561.13
18. Fastenal (drill bits)............................................................................................... 11.22
19. First Bankcard
(adobe, water sample postage, postage, pizza)...................... 269.83
20. Great Plains
Communications (phone/internet)................................................. 94.05
21. Hitchcock County
Treasurer (Real estate tax).................................................. 75.71
22. Ideal Linen Supply
(Shop towels)....................................................................... 25.20
23. League Builders
Supply (supplies for water line at pow wow grounds)............. 47.68
24. Lifetime Benefit
solutions (July vision premium)................................................ 61.17
25. MNB (July IRA
contribution)............................................................................ 425.24
26. McKain, Wendy
(mileage)................................................................................ 207.00
27. Midlands toxicology (yearly
fee)........................................................................ 75.00
28. Nebraska Dept of
Animal and Plant Health (animal shelter fee)..................... 150.00
29. Nebraska Public
Health (water samples)......................................................... 271.00
30. Nicks Distribution
(pool concession supplies).................................................. 172.62
31. Orscheln (sprayer
parts, generator, gas cans, adapter, bushings)............... 1,000.26
32. Quill (Office
supplies)....................................................................................... 436.75
33. Schamels (Jumper
cable ends)......................................................................... 30.86
34. SWPPD (Purchase Power
July Billing $42,817.00; Airport $31.58;
North Well $1,378.47;
South Well $298.01; Construction $2,582.49)......... 47,107.55
35. Top Office Products
(Copier lease)................................................................... 49.95
36. Verizon (August
billing)..................................................................................... 176.42
37. Village of Trenton
(Utilities)............................................................................ 2,809.79
38. Vrbas, Jared
(mileage)..................................................................................... 131.10
39. Walmart (operating supplies)............................................................................ 175.69
40. Wickizer, Lanessa
(pool concession supplies)................................................... 39.94
EDM CLAIMS (EDM Checking
Account):
E1. Southwest
Fertilizer (temporary propane service for broken line).................. 719.90
KENO CLAIMS (Keno
Checking Account):
K1. Diamond
Vogel (Village square paint).............................................................. 376.90
K2. Kildare
Lumber (gutter, hose clamp for village square)..................................... 36.56
LIBRARY CLAIMS (Library
checking account):
L1. Better
Homes and Gardens (magazine subscription 1 year)................................ 9.99
L2. Consumer
Reports (magazine subscription 5 year)............................................ 99.00
L3. Consumer
Reports on Health (magazine subscription 2 year)........................... 39.00
L4. Country
(magazine subscription 1 year)............................................................. 19.98
L5. Country
Woman (magazine subscription 2 year)................................................ 15.00
L6. Firstbank
Card (amazon and late fee)............................................................... 320.30
L7. Nebraska
Overdrive (subscription)................................................................... 500.00
L8. Reminisce
(magazine subscription 2 year)......................................................... 29.98
Motion made by Frakes with second by
McArthur to add operating claims #41 to Poppert, Austin for labor on the gazebo
and main street building repairs in the amount of $2,040 and #42 to Scoop Media
for publications in the amount of $95.55. Ayes: Frakes, McArthur, and Rundel.
Nays: None. Abstain: Poppert. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
41. Poppert, Austin
(gazebo, inside repairs to main street building).................... 2,040.00
42. Scoop Media
(publications)................................................................................ 95.55
With no further business, motion made
by Poppert and second by McArthur to adjourn meeting at 8:18pm. Ayes: Frakes,
McArthur, Poppert and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Next regular meeting will be September
8, 2015 at 6:30pm in the Village Office.
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
Trenton Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain, Village Clerk
