VILLAGE OF UNADILLA, NEBRASKA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
August 12, 2020
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Unadilla, Nebraska, was held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 7:30 p.m. at the Unadilla Community Center. 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 Dale Stoner, and Scott Hincker. Absent: none.
Chairman Crownover called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He reminded everyone of the location of the Open Meetings Act Poster.
Hincker made a motion to approve the July 2020 minutes, Oelke seconded. On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus and Crownover voted yea, none voted nay. Motion carried 5-0.
Schomerus made a motion to approve the July 2020 treasurer’s report, bank statements, and reconciliation, and receipts. Hincker 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: Zahn $1,519.98, Wilhelm $260.52, Rohlfs $446.05, Kastens $1,168.72, Wilhelm $150.00, Crownover 138.52, Schomerus $115.44, Stoner $115.44, Oelke $115.44, Hincker $115.44, Westover $415.03, Municipal Supply $1,434.89, RWD#3 $2,297.50, Zito Media $93.14, Recycling Enterprises $200.00, Quill $13.98, ABC Pest Control $120.00, Papillion Sanitation $2,89.50, IRS $1,007.40, NE Dept. of Revenue $439.28, Windstream $74.07, OPPD $33.00, NC Utilities $1,435.71, Grainger $339.00, DHHS $15.00, Lovell Excavating $3,000.00, Quill $144.97, JEO $1,275.00, Travelers Ins. $1,359.00, JP Cooke Co. $13.55, Kastens Electric $92.00, League of Municipalities $516.00, Dan’ Tire $29.95, Frontier Coop $112.50, All Roads Barricades $66.69, J&K Plastering $3,800.00, Kevin Rippe $172.75, Eco Green when we get the bill.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The amount of the Keno check was $2,908.10
Water consumed: 819,000; water paid for: 644,000; balance for month:
-175,000; YTD: -1,187,000. The water line work at MK Meats has been completed. The meter at the Old Village Office is not working. A meter will be put inside by Lovell Excavation. Water has been shut off at account 141 and the garbage can was picked up for nonpayment. The water use at The Bar was high for the month. The clerk will take the average of the year and bill that amount. A new water meter will be installed.
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Schoolhouse items: Work on the gym roof from the hail damage is just about complete. J&K Plastering will do the stucco after no response from other companies for bids. Eco Green is doing the foam on the gym side.
Street Repairs: An estimate was reviewed from JEO on what the cost of resurfacing 10 blocks of streets. Stoner made a motion to continue the process with JEO and have them look into a low percentage loan with the USDA. Funds from the local sales tax can be used to make the monthly payments, along with Keno money if needed. Hincker seconded. On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus and Crownover voted yea, none voted nay. Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comments: None
NEW BUSINESS
In accordance with state law, current salaries are as follows: Clerk $19.00/hr, Deputy Clerk $15.50/hr, Maintenance $16.00/hr, Chairman $150.00/meeting, trustees $125.00/meeting, Wastewater Operator $17.50/hr plus mileage, General Hire $11.50/hour, General Office Hire $11.50/hour, mileage of .57.5/mile. Clerk posted these wages in 3 places around town.
The Board discussed if there are any new projects for the year for our budget workshop. It was decided to add the estimated cost for the street repair on the 10 blocks that JEO prepared. Those figures will be given to Burr & Assoc. to add to the budget.
Oelke made a motion to approve and pay the Insurance Premium Notice for $1,359.00 to Travelers Insurance Company for the fire and rescue workers comp, seconded by Stoner. Hincker made a motion to approve the insurance premium for to Countryside Agency without the terrorism coverage for $9,076.00 seconded by Schomerus. Schomerus made a motion to approve the bill for workers comp for $2,615.00, seconded by Stoner. On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus, and Crownover voted yea on all motions, none voted nay. Motions carried 5-0.
Hincker made a motion to accept the resignation of Planning Commission member Matt Daharsh, seconded by Schomerus. Stoner made a motion to approve the appointment of Jake Unruh as the new member for the Commission seconded by Oelke. On a roll call vote, Stoner, Oelke, Hincker, Schomerus and Crownover voted yea, none voted nay. Motions carried 5-0.
IRS 941 tax 686.23
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The list of delinquent water and sewer patrons was reviewed: Account # 044, 063, 098, 104, 074, 137, 141, 145, & 183.
In correspondence, The Lincoln Food Bank did a food distribution on August 5th at the park. Another one is planned for September. The Unadilla Library opened back up for the Thursday evening and Saturday morning times.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 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.