VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 1, 2020 – 7:00 PM
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Held at Elmwood Village Hall
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Chairperson Miki Bruns called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Bruns stated that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted. Roll Call was answered by Pat Wray, Angela Lancaster, Becky Kicak, Miki Bruns. Dave Ernst joined at 7:02
Kicak made a motion, seconded by Lancaster to approve the June 17, 2020 minutes with the 2 corrections made. RCV: Yes: All. Motion approved 5-0.
Kiack made a motion, seconded by Wray to approve the payroll, and claims as presented.
Claims: ADP: $479.60, AE Bank $25.00, Capital City Refuse $1,126.05, Cass County Refuse $65.00, D.R. Ortlieb Trucking $173.55, Gordon Electric $215.00, Meininger Fire Protection, Inc $85.00, Municipal Supply, Inc $82.34, NE Public Health Lab $15.00, NE Dept of Labor $50.76, Office Depot $323.50, OPPD $2,989.86, Rice’s Auto Repair $60.00, Windstream $136.40, Payroll $3,119.26
RCV: Yes: All. Motion approved 5-0.
New Business
Discussion/Action on bids for the 1994 pump replacement/repairs
Tabled/ Need bids
Discussion/Action Nicole Hoffman, Wellness Committee Proposal
Nicole Hoffman gave Bruns information about a Wellness Committee Proposal/ United Methodist Church and to collect donations and a grant to add the water fountain with filling station and bike pump. Bruns will contact Hoffman with board concerns at the next meeting. Village will take care of installation and maintenance.
Discussion/Action Harvest Moon Hustle
Bruns reported annual Harvest Moon Hustle is still on for this year. They will have social distancing waves of runners. They will not be hosting an after party/meal.
Unfinished Business
Discussion/Action Building on South 4th St
Board had discussion on moving to south 4th street building. Wray stated it was a great opportunity to have a location on main street and current building is outdated. Kicak likes the idea of grouping with other organizations in town. Bruns asked Ernst if we can pull this off in the budget and he said we can. Kicak made the motion to approve moving to the location on South 4th St. second by Lancaster RCV: Yes: All 5-0
Discussion/Action Tree on 6th & C St. Bornemeier
There was discussion regarding the trees on 6th and C St. Curtis received several tree bids stating if we didn’t treat this Ash tree for Ash Borers it was said that within time, they would eventually have to take the tree down. The cost-effective route to this tree issue is removal. Lancaster made a motion to remove the tree located at 217 E C St. Second by Wray RCV: All 5-0
Discussion/ Action Volunteer Nebraska Letter
Bruns shared the Volunteer Nebraska letter and the boards discussion decided not to be a part of it.
Discussion/Action Phone line for water plant
Phone line at water plant tabled
Discussion on street Project
Bruns updated board on street Project. Bruns also stated the project plan is changing with the street lineup so they will work on the West side of town and then move to the East side of town. We received a couple of complaints that were addressed for the B street project.
Discussion/Action Water Main Break
Bruns complimented everyone on their work for the watermain break. The guys got the issue done in a timely manner. Bruns was contacted by Cass County Emergency Management who was able to get water from the Red Cross who was donated by Plattsmouth Hy-Vee. As of June 27th, water was good to use and consume.
Reports of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Library: None
Park: Check water Hydrant and put a lock on it so it does not get left on. Grills were marked off.
Streets: Curt is staying in contact with street project.
Water: None
Sewer: Pump was cheaper purchasing from Iron Works. First service on Generator was completed. Hoses and belts will need to be changed in the future. One of the Pumps that Curt thought was bad ended up just needing a starter and coil replacement. Then all 3 Pumps will be working at capacity.
Planning/Zoning: Meeting July 13th @ 7pm located at the City Office
Public Comment: None
Correspondence: Nothing to report
Future Agenda Items: 1994 Pump at water Plant, Phone line at water plant
Meeting adjourned at 8:19pm.