A meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and public session, Tuesday, November
8, 2016 at 6:30p.m. at the Village Office. Present: Chairman Rundel, Trustees
Frakes, and Poppert, Village Attorney Schroeder (left meeting at 7:30pm), Clerk
McKain, Deputy Clerk Rife, Superintendent Vrbas, John Leahy, Phil McDonald, Bev
Seeker, Ron Seeker and Wendy Sensenig. Board Trustees McArthur and Neely were
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.
Chairman made “Open Meeting Act”
announcement.
Chairman
Rundel opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of hearing
support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations for the annexation
of property into the village corporate limits. Mr. Leahy stated the owner of
the Soo Paw (Jim Linenberger) strongly opposes the annexation. Mr. Leahy
explained that the additional property tax would require an increase in the
room rate. Mr. Leahy provided two proposals 1) hold off on the annexation for
a year and 2) provide an “exemption” for five years to the Motel. Rundel asked
for additional comments or questions and hearing none. Motion made by Poppert
and second by Frakes to close the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert,
and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
Citizen
Forum: Ron Seeker
wanted to know how the board can get people to mow yards and why enforcement of
the ordinance is not made. Mr. Seeker specifically mentioned Mr. Hovey and
weeds next to the fence line, which should be mowed for 20 feet. Rundel stated
there was a committee and felt that talking to residents has worked. Mr.
Seeker asked why equipment was left outside most of the time; however, he
stated the equipment is now in a building. Mr. Seeker also asked about zoning
and why barns were allowed in residential areas. Mr. Seeker stated he was
speaking for several neighbors who do not want barns in town. Rundel stated it
was a zoning issue and would see what could be done. Ms. Marilyn Barnett had a
letter of complaint against the corn pile north of her house. The board
determined that the corn pile is located in an industrial zoned area, which is
allowed to store grain. Another letter from someone at court street villa also
had a letter opposing the corn pile. Ms. Wendy Sensenig stated that she
purchased property and did not realize that some services were not activated.
During the billing system change, this mistake was discovered and Clerk McKain
spoke with Ms. Sensenig about the problem. Ms. Sensenig agreed that there was
water usage; however, she did not believe that it was such a large amount that
was billed. After discussion, motion made by Frakes and second by Poppert to adjust
the water usage to an average of Sensenig’s house for usage. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert,
and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion carried. Bill
Zahl and Denise Willhite provided information on Hitch & Hay Transit’s
funding and financial status. Mr. Zahl requested that the Board approve a
minimum of $1,000. Rundel explained that the board would look to see where
funds could be used from the budget and would have the item on the December
agenda.
Motion
made by Poppert and second by Frakes to approve agenda. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and
Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
Minutes
of the October 16, 2016 were not approved as board members were absent and will
be on the December agenda for approval.
Motion
made by Frakes and second by Poppert to approve the treasurers report. Ayes:
Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion
carried.
Reports
of Officers, Board Committees: Attorney: Schroeder stated he had worked on
the handbook and codification. Electric Department: Vrbas reported he
was getting a contact for supplies from Stratton. Water Department: Vrbas
stated they dug a pit for Dollar General. Vrbas stated the VFD’s are running
good. Rundel asked if the wells were pumping equally. Vrbas stated no and he
believed there was a communication issue. He will make contact automation
control to see where the issue may be. Sewer Department: Vrbas reported
that the department is running smooth. Trash Department: The #8 trash
truck has had issues with the engine. It has been checked and it is possible
that it will need a new motor. Street Department: Vrbas stated that
East F street should be paved due to high truck traffic. Rundel suggested to
double armor coat the street and he would like the armor coating on East D to
go all the way to Wertz’s house. Vrbas stated the state is no longer mixing
cold patch. Park Department: Vrbas stated they planted trees at the
Baseball field and park. Rundel stated the state had donated 20 trees to the
village. Pool Department: Vrbas reported the pool has been winterized.
Animal Control: Vrbas stated there are 24 cats and 191 dogs
licensed within the village for the 2016 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 October 2016.
Village Clerk: one meter deposit issued. A draft employee handbook was
reviewed by Schroeder and will be considered for a final review by the board at
the December meeting. The legal and editorial report was submitted to American
Publishing for the first draft. McKain stated new software has been installed
and the office will be sending out the first billing in December. Rife
presented information on side by sides. Motion made by Frakes and second by Poppert
to approve the the purchase of a Bobcat side by side for no more than $12,000.
Ayes: Frakes, Poppert, and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely.
Motion carried. Library: No information provided Planning
Commission: No information provided. El Dorado Board: Rundel stated
there is no update. Housing Board: Rundel stated there is no update. Tree
Board: Rundel stated trees had been donated by the state and were planted
during the workshop on October 20th. The trees were planted at the
ball field and park. Board of Health: Rundel stated there is no update.
Ordinance or Resolution: The second reading of ordinance #797
was conducted. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON, TO ANNEX CONTIGUOUS
PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON, TO SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE THE PROPERTY BEING
ANNEXED; TO EXTEND THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF TRENTON, NEBRASKA TO
INCLUDE SAID PROPERTY; TO GRANT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES; TO IMPOSE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Unfinished
Business: No update
for the wind turbine project. Rundel stated the water main project is
beginning. Rundel stated that USDA will be meeting with him to discuss funding
and ideas for the main street building. Phil McDonald asked if a report from
the fire marshal has been received. Rundel stated the village has not received
a report. Frakes stated he continues to work with residents on properties that
need mowed or cleaned up. Phil McDonald asked how all these properties are
missed, as he believes Trenton to be “filthy”. McDonald specifically stated
the bushes at Dena Dewey’s needs trimmed. McDonald stated that residents
complain to him. Frakes asked why these residents do not come to a meeting and
asked for one name, which McDonald would not reveal who was complaining to
him. McDonald stated that the superintendent drives around town and does not
take notes or have properties cleaned up. Rundel continues to work on a
recycling program. Rundel would like to apply for a wood chipper.
New
Business: Lakeside
Liquor & Boutique has not completed the application; therefore, no action
was taken.
Correspondence:
2018 Dirking water
needs survey
Motion made by Frakes and second by Poppert
to approve Operating claims KENO claims, and Library claim. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert,
and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely Motion carried.
OPERATING
CLAIMS:
1. Payroll (3 pay
periods)............................................................................... $23,470.44
2. EFTPS, FED (Oct
payroll tax)...................................................................... 5,660.56
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (Oct
payroll tax)............................................................ 730.26
4. NE Dept. of Revenue (Oct
sales tax)........................................................... 3,045.32
5. 3E (light bulbs).................................................................................................... 88.92
6. Aflac (Sup. Ins.).................................................................................................. 32.70
7. Almquist Maltzahn
Galloway & Luth (Budget Prep)...................................... 4,400.00
8. American Agricultural
Lab (water samples)....................................................... 35.00
9. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Oct premium medical/dental)................................. 2,745.65
10. CarQuest (Battery
Charger)............................................................................... 32.49
11. City of McCook
(transfer station tickets)...................................................... 2,878.34
12. Colonial Life (Sup.
Ins.).................................................................................... 251.13
13. Dewey, Nadine
(library payroll)........................................................................ 274.29
14. Evans, Larry (library
payroll)............................................................................ 232.72
15. Farmers Co-op
(fuel/shop supplies)................................................................. 988.53
16. Farmers Co-op
Pre-paid Propane
a. Library............................................................................................... (1,451.56)
b. Sewer Plant........................................................................................... (48.45)
17. Fastenal (Shop
supplies).................................................................................. 128.39
18. First Bankcard (software,
postage, travel)....................................................... 343.71
19. Great Plains
Communications (Phone/internet)............................................... 527.67
20. Ideal Linen Supply
(shop towels)........................................................................ 17.54
21. Intermountain Sales
of Denver (Locator)...................................................... 4,005.00
22. Lifetime Benefit
solutions (Oct vision premium)................................................ 80.93
23. Municipal Supply
(Supplies).......................................................................... 2,911.63
24. National Insurance (Oct
life, ad&d prem)........................................................... 25.56
25. Ne Municipal Power
Pool (training).................................................................. 100.00
26. Ne Public Health Lab
(water samples)............................................................. 463.00
27. Orscheln (supplies)........................................................................................... 119.00
28. Schroeder &
Schroeder (Attorney fees)....................................................... 2,362.59
29. Scoop Media
(Publications).............................................................................. 518.88
30. Southwest Fertilizer
(Prepaid propane)
a. Fire Barn........................................................................................... (4,081.40)
b. Light Plant......................................................................................... (1,576.14)
31. SWPPD (Oct billing $43,362.57;
airport $53.49; north well $404.17;
south
well $125.08, Software $100.00)....................................................... 44,045.31
32. TD Ameritrade (Oct
IRA).............................................................................. 1,134.69
33. Titan Machinery
(Equipment)........................................................................ 2,970.00
34. Titan Machinery
(Repairs)............................................................................. 3,081.69
35. Unitech (Degreaser, drain
cleaner)............................................................... 2,016.50
36. Verizon (Oct billing).......................................................................................... 131.33
37. Village of Trenton (utilities)............................................................................ 2,738.16
38. Walmart (Pow wow
restroom repair)............................................................... 128.22
EDM CLAIMS
(EDM Checking Account): Account Closed
KENO CLAIMS
(Keno Checking Account): ............................................................. NONE
LIBRARY
CLAIMS (Library checking account):
L1.
Firstbank Card (amazon)................................................................................... 177.28
With no further business, motion made
by Poppert and second by Frakes to adjourn meeting at 8:40pm. Ayes: Frakes, Poppert,
and Rundel. Nays: None. Absent: McArthur and Neely. Motion carried.
Next regular meeting will be December
13, 2016 at 6:30pm in the Village Office.
John
A. Rundel, Chairman
ATTEST: Trenton Board of Trustees
Wendy L. McKain, Village Clerk
