REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March 14, 2018
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Unadilla, Nebraska, was held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 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, Dale Stoner, Janet Oelke, Scott Hincker and Lynn Schomerus. Visitors: Steve Vodicka, Ed Goff, Leonard Lemka, Craig Lemka, Milen Brehm, Ed Goff, Bob Brandt and Burton Brandt.
Chairman Crownover called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He reminded everyone of the location of the Open Meetings Act Poster.
Schomerus made a motion to approve the February 2018 minutes; Oelke seconded, and motion carried 4-0.
Stoner made a motion to approve the February 2018 treasurer’s report, Hincker seconded, motion carried 4-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The amount of the Keno check was $7,337.78.
Water consumed: 783,000; water paid for: 598,000; balance for month:
-185,000; YTD: -520,000. There was a water main break on 475 E Street 2-6-18 and repaired by Lovell Excavating.
Schoolhouse items: Clerk reported the Department of Agriculture inspected the kitchen. Continued testing of the water will be done.
BBQ preparations: Clerk reported the Little Tuggers contract was mailed and confirmed the date with Orchard Hill for the BBQ on June 23rd.
Public comments. Steve Vodicka representing the Fire & Rescue presented to the Board the purchase of a new gurney that is self-loading. He reported that during the day with the short staff they have it has been very difficult to load patients. This year already they have had half the calls they had in 2017 altogether. The new gurney would cost between $43,000 - $55,000 depending on the service contract and options. They will do some fund raisers and seek funding from grants and donations during the year and see what they can raise.
Ed Goff presented to the Board building a duplex here in town on property that is for sale. The Board didn’t see a problem with it and went over the setbacks but will want to look at the plans if property is purchased.
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Burton Brandt presented to the Board an Eagle Scout project here in town to plant some trees, mulch, and care for them on Village property. He would plant 10 trees on the street scape and 3 by the Methodist Church on Village property. He will maintain them while he is in high school. The Unadilla Area Foundation will fund his project selling memorial stakes for them when there is a request for a memorial tree. Hincker made a motion to approve his project and Schomerus seconded, motion carried 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Unadilla cleanup day was discussed, and it will be June 16h this year.
Hincker made a motion to approve the April bond interest payment of $8,570.00, Schomerus seconded, motion carried 4-0.
Sealed bids were received in the clerk’s office up until March 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. for the sale of the Coop office building and weigh scale lots 1,2,3, & 4 of Blk 43. One bid was received. Crownover opened the sealed bid from Leonard and Craig Lemka. The bid was for $22,025.00. Stoner made a motion to accept the bid for the sale of the property, Oelke seconded, motion was passed with all voting yea. A check for 10% of the bid amount was included in the sealed envelope. Clerk will contact attorney Jerry Stilmock, to proceed with the Ordinance and paperwork for the sale of the property.
Crownover discussed with the Board a flashing speed sign to put on the highway on both ends of town. He spoke with the State of Nebraska on the regulations and permit use and with the cost and upkeep of the signs the Board decided not to follow through with it at this time.
Trade in on the Village lawnmower was discussed. A bid from Stutheit Implement was reviewed on 3 different mowers. The Board decided to trade for the model X590 with a 4 year, 500 hr warranty. Stoner made a motion to accept the bid for a $3200.00 trade in, Schomerus seconded, motion carried 4-0.
The following claims were reviewed for March payment:
7260 Dwight Kastens wage/121.5 hrs $1523.07
7261 Arlin Rohlfs wage/20.5 hrs 208.25
7262 Barb Wilhelm wage/25 hrs 322.85
7263 Corinne Zahn wage/82.5hrs 1258.31
7264 NC City Util util 2445.73
7265 RWD#3 water 1933.45
7266 Zito Media isi 81.24
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7267 B&B Pump diesel 13.22
7268 OPPD water pitt 28.00
7269 Stuthiet Impl chainsaw repai 22.50
7270 Syr Do It Best paint, caution tape, misc 124.01
7271 Lynn Schomerus wage/2.5 hrs 75 miles 61.98
7272 Quill trash bags 69.26
7273 Kastens Elec coop furnace/water break 107.00
7274 Matt Friend Truck plow hyd fluid 39.01
7275 Syr Iron picnic tables/water key 717.42
AWD Ne Dept of Rev sales tax 319.56
AWD IRS 941 842.52
7276 NE Dept of Trans light pole 1728.89
7277 NE Dept of Rev keno lic 100.00
7278 Post Office stamps 100.00
7279 Dan’s Tire spark plug/labor 14.00
7280 Seneca Sanit garbage 2144.50
7281 Recycling Ent recyc 200.00
7282 Windstream phone 69.79
7283 Gatehouse Media ads 113.41
7284 Dan Crownover wage 92.35
7285 Janet Oelke wage 69.26
7286 Lynn Schomerus wage 69.26
7287 Westover salted sand 2198.74
7288 The Bar metal shelves 817.63
7289 The Grand Hotel clerks school 269.85
TOTAL $18.105.06
Hincker made a motion to pay the claims, Schomerus seconded, and motioned carried 4-0.
The list of delinquent water and sewer patrons was reviewed. Account #092, 128, 140, & 176
In correspondence: Clerk to attend Clerks school in Kearney March 27-29th. Unadilla Area Foundation to reported that Groundhog’s Day made $6,715.00 for the King and Queens Contest, Soup Contest $144.00 and Silent Auction $1,630.00. The Library received $2,720.00 with the Raffle and Craft Fair. Notice of Meeting for the One & Six Year did not get published in the paper in February therefore a Special meeting will be held on 3-21-18.
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The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Next meeting: 3-21-18 Special One & Six Year Meeting, Regular Meeting 4-11-18 at the Village Library.
___________________________ Village Clerk-Treasurer
A complete and current copy of these proceedings is available for
inspection at the Village Office during normal business hours.