VILLAGE OF UNADILLA, NEBRASKA

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

February 12, 2020

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Unadilla, Nebraska, was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 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, Lynn Schomerus, Scott Hincker and Dale Stoner.  Visitors: Brandon VanderMey from Viking.

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

Hincker made a motion to approve the January 2020 minutes; Schomerus seconded. On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus and Crownover voted yea.  None voted nay, motion carried 5-0.

Hincker made a motion to approve the January 2020 treasurer’s report, bank statements, reconciliation and receipts, Oelke seconded. On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus and Crownover voted yea.  None voted nay, motion carried 5-0.

The following claims were reviewed:

Kastens $1,035.74, Wilhelm $260.52, Rohlfs $424.81, Zahn $1,639.24, Crownover 138.52, JH Sporhase $196.94, Stoner $115.44, Oelke $115.44, Hincker $115.44, Schomerus $115.44, NC Utilities $2,134.93, Windstream $74.99, Kastens Electric $46.00, RWD#3 $1,647.50, Zito Media $93.14, Papillion Sanitation $2,070.75, OPPD $33.00, Recycling Ent. $200.00, ABC Pest Control $120.00, Dan’s Tire $293.70, Syracuse Lumber $12.98, Supply Works $81.18, Westover Rock $1,135.49, DHHS $15.00, Quill $181.96, B&B Pump $28.59, Gatehouse Media $37.71, NE Munci Clerks $25.00, IRS 1,030.00, NE Dept of Revenue $392.06.

Oelke made a motion to approve the claims, seconded by Stoner.  On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus and Crownover voted yea.  None voted nay, motion carried 5-0. Each board member abstaining from their own claim.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

          The amount of the Keno check was $2,372.84

          Water consumed: 650,000; water paid for: 507,000; balance for month:

-143,000; YTD: -216,000.

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         Schoolhouse items:  The commercial water facet in the kitchen has been replaced by Sporhase Plumbing.  The remaining lights in the gym will be switched out as soon as Capitol City Electric has them in stock.

          Cardinal Heights: “C” Street has been rocked and the street signs ordered.

          Public comments:  none

                                                                                       

NEW BUSINESS:

 

          Brandon VanderMey from Viking discussed having a contract with the Village on the maintenance of the water tower.   Annual payments of $18,500.00 due the 20th of November for 5 years.  Safety upgrades, fix manway, new venting, fill holes, remove spider rods from the inside, seal roof gap, painting interior and exterior, reapply logo, apply for the permits and inspections.  The contract would be in effect from 2020-2024.  Stoner made a motion to sign the contract for 5 years, seconded by Hincker.  On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus and Crownover voted yea.  None voted nay, motion carried 5-0.

          The BBQ will be held June 27, this year.  It was decided not to have the Little Tugger’s this year and try a dig for coins in the sand on the volleyball court for kids instead.  Matt and Melissa Daharsh will be in charge of the water slide again.  Clerk to contact the Ebert Family on the fun run. There was discussion of the Midwest BBQ Association to cook the meat this year and have a contest. Clerk to contact the event coordinator of that association for some details.

The list of delinquent water and sewer patrons was reviewed. Accounts 063, 104, 092, 137, & 141.

In correspondence: The Groundhog Day was a huge success this year and money was made by all.  The weather was beautiful.  A donation was made to the community center by Vicki Parde.  Dwight will be on vacation and Bob Wilhelm will help out the town while he is gone.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Next Meeting:  3-11-20 at 7:30 in the Library

                                                                     

                                                                     

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                                                                             Village Clerk

 

 

A complete and current copy of these proceedings is available for

inspection at the Village Office during normal business hours.