Regular Meeting Minutes 8-13-2014

VILLAGE OF UNADILLA, NEBRASKA

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

August 13, 2014

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Unadilla, Nebraska, was held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at the Unadilla Community Library. Notice of said meeting and proposed agenda of then known subjects was given by posting in the three following places within the Village: Countryside Bank, Post Office, and Community Center Notice Board; and by serving a copy of said notice to each member of the Board of Trustees more than 5 days prior to said meeting. Trustees present: Dan Crownover, Janet Oelke, and Sharon Baker. Absent and not voting: Dale Stoner and Scott Hincker. Visitors: Jason Schomerus, Chad Pester of the Planning Commission, Joseph and Brizett Peterson.

Chairman Crownover called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He reminded everyone of the location of the Open Meetings Act Poster.

Oelke made a motion to approve the July 2014 minutes, Baker seconded motion carried 3-0.

Baker made a motion to approve the July 2014 treasurer’s report, Oelke seconded, motion carried 3-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The amount of the Keno check was $2,088.83

Water consumed: 865,000; water paid for: 653,000; balance for month:

-212,000; YTD: -2,363,000.

Schoolhouse items: Clerk gave prices of several treadmills for the work out room. Oelke made a motion to spend up to $3200.00 for one, Baker seconded, motion carried 3-0. Funds from Jerry Leefers memorial will also be used to help with the purchase. Discussion was made on the kids using it and keeping adult supervision with them while using the Community Center. The shingling of the Community Center roof was completed and approved. The resurfacing of the gym roof will follow.

Public Comments: Jason Schomerus commented on the animals living under the trailer at the address of 528 E Street. Clerk will contact owner.

NEW BUSINESS

The property at 575 E Street was discussed. Joseph and Brizett Peterson brought a plan of the building they want to build. Jason Schomerus and Chad Pester from the Planning Commission gave their approval as per the plan

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provided. Baker made a motion to approve the building as per the plan provided, and Oelke seconded, motion carried 3-0.

Major purchases were discussed for our budget workshop. The purchase of a new lawn mower for next year with the trade in of the old one and a budget of $20,000.00 to resurface the gym roof were decided. In accordance with state law, salaries for Village employees are as follows: Chairman of the Board $75/meeting; Trustee $50/meeting; Clerk/Treasurer $13.00/hour; Deputy Clerk $15/hour; Maintenance $13.00/hour, Sewer maintenance $15/hr with mileage of .56/mile. Baker made a motion to raise the Chairman of the Boards salary to $100.00 per meeting and the Trustees to $75.00 per meeting, Oelke seconded, motion carried 3-0. Clerk to research what other towns rates are for their employee’s.

Clerk asked if we needed to raise the water and sewer rates. It was decided to leave them the same and the garbage rate would stay the same unless the sanitation service raised their rate.

A Dangerous Dog Ordinance was discussed, and tabled.

The following claims were reviewed for August payment:

5640 Barb Wilhelm wages/20.5 233.97

5639 Corinne Zahn wages/89.5 mil $50.40 999.89

5637 Dwight Kastens wages/121 1407.66

5638 Arlin Rohlfs wages/13 120.05

5641 Dan Crownover wages 69.26

5642 Janet Oelke wages 46.17

5643 Scott Hincker wages 46.17

5651 Seneca Sanitation 2309.00

AWD IRS 941 tax 672.40 IRS 941 tax 686.23

5648 N.C. Utilities 1992.66

5652 Windstream office phone 69.11

AWD OPPD water 16.53

5644 RWD#3 water 2109.75

AWD NE Dept of Rev Sales tax 293.65

AWD NE Dept of Rev SWH 000.00

5645 Zito hsi 106.75

5646 DHHS wat test 15.00

5655 Kastens Electric fan/park 237.73

5647 Jeff Vogt sewer main 388.26

5649 Do It Best bug spray 42.98

5650 Munic Supply water meters 1152.42

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5653 Quill off supp 56.37

5654 Neemann Roof shingle roof 28700.00

5656 Leag of Munc dues 332.00

5638 Leag of Munc dues 434.00

TOTAL 41,851.78

Oelke made a motion to pay claims, Baker seconded, and motion carried 3-0.

The list of delinquent water and sewer patrons was reviewed. Shut-offs have been sent to: Amanda Herold, and Shon Ryan

In correspondence, Continental Insurance Invoice was reviewed and Windstream request to replace cable was reviewed also.

A donation of a piano from Harvey and Maureen Vogt was accepted and discussed where to keep it.

Clerk is to also send the property owner a letter for progress on the demolition of the buildings on the property at 528 5^th Street.

The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

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Village Clerk-Treasurer

A complete and current copy of these proceedings is available for

inspection at the Village Office during normal business hours.