A regular meeting of
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Chairman McArthur, Trustees Lewis, McDonald and Wimer, Clerk McKain, Deputy
Clerk Rife, Attorney Schroeder, Superintendent Vrbas, Rich Andrysik, David Blau,
Bob Brown, John Rundel, Bev Seeker, Ron Seeker, and Greg Wolford. Vice-Chairman
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.
Chairman made “Open
Meeting Act” announcement.
Citizen Forum: Mr.
Seeker stated some lots on Circle Drive needed to be mowed. Mr. Seeker stated
every year he has to notify the village of the need for mowing on these lots.
McArthur stated the board is working to get people to mow and clean up. Mr.
Seeker thanked the board for their clean-up efforts in the village.
Motion made by Lewis and second by Wimer
to approve agenda. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer. Nays: None.
Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Motion made by Wimer and second by Lewis
to approve the April 11, 2017 regular meeting minutes. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald,
and Wimer. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Motion made by Wimer and second by McDonald
to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer.
Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Park/Pool Committee Report: Wimer
stated there was little activity.
Utility/Street/Trash
Committee Report: Discussion was made on properties that need
to be cleaned up. McArthur stated a property received a notice of abatement
and progress on clean-up has been made. McArthur stated the free clean-up on
May 6th went well. McDonald stated he would like to see more
volunteers from the community. McArthur stated the village will host another
free clean-up day on June 3, 2017.
Attorney Report: Schroeder
stated he sent out a collection letter for final billed accounts, which
resulted in a few paid-off accounts. Schroeder recommended filing small claims
on the remaining accounts. A review of a sewer pump maintenance contract was
made. A review of the pow-wow grounds well agreement was made.
Utility Superintendent Reports: Electric
Department: Vrbas stated new service with GFI’s went well at the pow-wow
grounds. Water Department: Vrbas stated there is no hurry to install
the water meter pit. Sewer Department: Vrbas reported them jetting the
line between B & C on West 1st for preventative maintenance. Trash
Department: Discussion was made on a back-up tree branch site operator.
Mr. Dotson has expressed interest and the board hired him as a back-up tree
branch site operator. Street Department: Mr. Wolford provided
information for West 3rd curb and gutter. Wolford explained that
this would be the best way to help with drainage on the street. After
discussion it was recommended to contact residents on the 600 block of West 3rd
about a street assessment. Park Department: McArthur stated the ball
association had contacted him about a tree at the ball field. A bid from
Vincent tree service was received. Motion made by Wimer and second by McDonald
to approve tree removal by Vincent tree service for $800. Ayes: Lewis,
McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Pool
Department: Discussion was made on opening the pool. Discussion was made
on the applicants. Motion made by Lewis and second by McDonald to approve Morgen
Wimer as the pool manager. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, and McDonald. Abstain: Wimer.
Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Motion made by Lewis and second
by McDonald to approve Benjamin Helm, Zita Rundel, and Lauren Wood-Phillips as
assistant pool managers. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer. Nays:
None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Motion made by Lewis and second by McDonald
to approve Shayleigh Bland, Paul Calvert Jr., Darian Hutto, Kass Kisker, Brooke
Scott, Bryanna Warren, and Reagan Wheeler as life guards. Ayes: Lewis,
McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Animal Control: Vrbas reported there
are 18 cats and 131 dogs licensed for 2017. No warnings or citations were
issued for the month of April.
Village Office: McKain
stated there were no meter deposits to return this month. McKain stated they
would be reading meters May 22-24. McKain stated she is reviewing leases.
McKain provided information on the SWNCB grants that would benefit the
village. McKain stated the MEAN meeting is May 18 in Kearney. McKain stated
the SW Clerks meeting is in Ogallala at 12:30pm CT on May 24 and the office
would need to close at 11am that day. McKain provided the board with
information on the LONM Accounting and Finance conference on June 14-16 in
Kearney. Motion made by Lewis and second by McDonald to approve McKain to
attend the conference. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer. Nays:
None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
Library: No
information provided.
Planning Commission: No information
provided.
El Dorado: McDonald asked about
parking lot holes being repaired. Vrbas was instructed to get patch materials
and fix holes.
Housing Authority: No information
provided.
Tree Board: No information
provided.
Board of Health: McArthur stated one
property has been notified of abatement and a 30-day extension has been made.
Unfinished Business: Mr.
Blau provided information on the completion of the water main project. Motion
made by McDonald and second by Wimer to approve the Certificate of Substantial
Completion totaling $387,345.60. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer.
Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. Motion made by Wimer and second
by Lewis to approve Change order #2-final adjustment of minus $34,801.40.
Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer. Nays: None. Absent: Neely.
Motion carried. Motion made by Wimer and second by Lewis to approve Pay
Application #4-final totaling $104,584.46. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald,
and Wimer. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried. This will complete
the project payouts and will start a one year warranty of the work.
Ordinance and/or
Resolution: None.
New Business: Mr.
Andrysik provided an overview of net metering for the board. He provided
information on an interconnection policy and asked the board to review for
possible adoption at a later meeting. Mr. Brown asked the board to become
members of Highway 25 for a fee of $15.00. The board agreed that if there were
no limitations on the village to do that – they would. No one from Riverside
Arena Association or Trenton Recreation was at the meeting; therefore, pow wow
grounds insurance would be discussed at the June 13, 2017 meeting. Dates for
the first budget workshop were discussed. June 28 at 6pm will be the first
budget meeting for the village and a meal will be served. Mr. Shaffer asked
that the 4-H Shooting Sports be able to continue using ground located on the
Pow wow grounds. Shaffer requested the village help move dirt for shooting. A
discussion on a utility account was made.
Correspondence: El Dorado Newsletter, Great Plains
Communications, Rural Electric, SW Nebraska Public Health Department.
Motion made by Wimer
and second by Lewis to approve Operating claims, KENO claims, Library claims,
and Meter Deposit claims. Ayes: Lewis, McDonald, and Wimer. Abstain:
McArthur. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion carried.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
1. April Payroll (2 pay
periods)...................................................................... $15,406.69
2. EFTPS, FED (Apr
payroll tax)....................................................................... 3,671.75
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (Apr
payroll tax)............................................................ 462.74
4. NE Dept. of Revenue (Jan/Apr
sales tax)..................................................... 2,308.72
5. Aflac (Sup. Ins.).................................................................................................. 32.70
6. American Agricultural
Lab (water samples)....................................................... 17.50
7. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Apr premium medical/dental)................................. 3,310.40
8. Brown, Randy (Curb
& Gutter Labor).............................................................. 700.00
9. CarQuest (supplies).......................................................................................... 143.03
10. City of McCook
(transfer station tickets)...................................................... 2,683.98
11. Colonial Life (Sup.
Ins.).................................................................................... 251.13
12. Dewey, Nadine (Apr
library payroll)................................................................. 232.73
13. Dr. Drain (Sewer
repair)................................................................................... 132.50
14. Dutton-Lainson (Electric
supplies).................................................................... 711.95
15. Evans, Larry (Apr
library payroll)..................................................................... 274.28
16. Eakes
(supplies/copier).................................................................................... 273.88
17. Fastenal (supplies)............................................................................................ 135.05
18. Farmers Co-op
(fuel/shop supplies).............................................................. 1,224.80
19. Farmers Co-op
Pre-paid Propane
a. Library.................................................................................................. (562.98)
b. Sewer Plant........................................................................................... (48.45)
20. First Bankcard (software,
travel, repairs)...................................................... 1,068.29
21. Frenchman Valley
Mutual Aid District (Fire Dept)............................................. 50.00
22. Gerhold Concrete
(streets)............................................................................... 424.69
23. Great Plains
Communications (Phone/internet)............................................... 558.25
24. Ideal Linen Supply
(shop towels)........................................................................ 17.85
25. IIMC (Membership).......................................................................................... 260.00
26. Jacobsenorr (Attorney)..................................................................................... 712.70
27. Kansas City Life (Apr
Vision).............................................................................. 29.79
28. Lakeside Sand &
Gravel (Rock, Sand)............................................................ 336.00
29. League Builders
(Supplies)................................................................................. 18.46
30. McArthur Transport
(Dirt mover – approved 04/11/17 mtg)......................... 1,500.00
31. Municipal Supply
(Water supplies)................................................................ 1,081.25
32. National Insurance (Apr
life, ad&d prem)........................................................... 25.56
33. Nebraska Municipal
Power Pool (March Billing)......................................... 24,118.15
34. Sargent Drilling
(Testing).................................................................................. 450.00
35. Shroeder &
Schroeder (Attorney fees)......................................................... 2,128.14
36. Scoop Media
(Publications).............................................................................. 284.30
37. SWPPD (airport $32.37;
north well $254.62; south well $503.46,
Construction $1,903.48)......................................................................... 2,693.93
38. T and J Repair
(supplies/repairs/tires)........................................................... 1,336.87
39. TD Ameritrade (Apr
IRA).................................................................................. 902.76
40. Verizon (Apr billing)........................................................................................... 160.44
41. Village of Trenton
(Apr utilities)...................................................................... 2,537.80
42. Walmart (Water
supplies)................................................................................... 94.41
KENO CLAIMS (Keno
Checking Account):
K1. Amfirst
Insurance Service (Arena)............................................................... 2,060.00
LIBRARY CLAIMS (Library
checking account):
L1. Firstbank
Card (amazon.com).......................................................................... 153.77
METER DEPOSIT CLAIMS
(Meter Deposit Checking Account): NONE
With no further
business, motion made by Lewis and second by McDonald to adjourn meeting at 9:35pm.
Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Wimer. Nays: None. Absent: Neely. Motion
carried.
Next regular meeting
will be June 13, 2017 at 6:30pm in the Village Office.
Budget meeting
scheduled for June 28, 2017 at 6:00pm in the Village Office and a meal will be
served.
Jessy McArthur, Chairman
Trenton Board of
Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain, MBA,
MMC
Village Clerk/Treasurer
