VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 21,2022 – Directly following the Comprehensive Plan Hearing
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Held at Elmwood Village Office
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Chairperson Jared Blunt called the meeting to order at 6:15pm. Blunt stated that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted.
Roll Call: Answered by Heather Scott, Becky Kicak, Renee Holland & Jared Blunt. Absent: Miki Bruns
Minutes: Scott made a motion, second by Holland to approve meeting minutes for September 7,2022. RCV: Yes
Approved 4-0
Claims and payroll: Scott made a motion, 2nd by Holland to approve claims & payroll for September 20,2022 & October 1,2022. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Claims: Elmwood Cultural Arts & Learning Center(Office Rent)$1,800, NE Public Health Environment Lab(water samples) $500,HTM Sales, Inc.(sewer pump)$6,448.59, Quill Corporation(supplies)$144.45, Black Hills Energy(Natural Gas)$175.10, Version Wireless(Cell Phone)$55.61, Moriah Lenz(Mile Reimbursement)$35.28, Mary’s Tax Service LLC(Process Payroll)$184, David Nuss(Install Meters)$2,305, Michael Todd & Company, Inc.(Parking line striper)$200.35, Village of Elmwood(Petty Cash)$14.30, U.S. Postal Service(Stamps)$192, IRS(Payroll Taxes)$1,221.10, NE Dept. of Revenue(Payroll Taxes/Sales Use Tax)$1,369.59, Intuit QuickBooks(Direct Deposit)$3.50, NE, Salary $4,706.26
New Business
Discussion/Action Building Permit recommendation from P & Z – 144 ½ North 4th Street
Holland made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Committee to approve the Building permit for the Elmwood meat Plant to place a reefer trailer for extra cooling space, second by Scott. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Discussion/Action Amend 2021-2022 Budget
Holland made a motion to approve amending 2021-2022 budget, second by Kicak. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Discussion/Action Approve 1% increase in 2021-2022 Restricted Funds Authority
Scott made a motion to approve the 1% increase in the 2021-2022 Restricted Funds Authority, second by Kicak. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Discussion/Action Approve 2022-2023 Budget
Kicak made a motion to approve the proposed 2022-2023 Budget, second by Scott. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Discussion/Action Resolution 09212022-1 – Property Tax Request
Kicak read Resolution 09212022-1
Holland made a motion to approve Resolution 09212022-1, second by Scott. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0 Discussion/Action Resolution 09212022-2 – One & Six Year Street Plan
Kicak read Resolution 09212022-2
Holland made a motion to approve Resolution 09212022-2, second by Scott. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Discussion/Action Roof water Leaks at Old Village Hall
Moriah will contact our insurance agency and have them do a roof inspection to see if there is any weather damage to it.
Unfinished Business
Discussion/Action 112 North Main Street Update
Chairperson Jared Blunt called Executive Session due to an ongoing legal matter
Kicak made a motion to enter Executive session at 6:55pm, Second by Holland. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Kicak made a motion to leave executive session at 7:09pm, second by Scott. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
No Action Taken
Reports/Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Park: The new John Deere Mower has been delivered. Moriah told the board that Christensen won’t get here until December to remove the approved trees and asked if we can pay now on the 21-22 Budget. Motion by Holland to approve paying Christensen Tree Service now for tree removal in December, second by Kicak. RCV: Yes: Approved 4-0
Street: Railroad Ave. was repoured due to the crack in the center of it. This project is completed, the signs should soon.
Water: Water tower was inspected, and the inspector told Ed that it looks great inside and no signs of rust on the inside of the tank. The tower needs to be re-painted, and Ed will contact the company to get that ball rolling. Ed took Drawdowns yesterday and today and reported that we gained a few feet but will remain to keep the water restrictions in place. 114 water meters left to upgrade.
Sewer: We received the new sewer pump which just needs to be installed when HTM is available to help with installation.
Planning/Zoning: September 19,2022 Minutes, Next meeting is October 24,2022 at 7:00pm.
Public Comment: None
Correspondence: Moriah received a wonderful email from Pink Gorilla Events Thanking the Village for their love and support in letting them host Harvest Moon Hustle in our town
Future Agenda:
Library Handicap door bid
Library Electrician bids
Tiered water usage report
Village Hall Roof leak
Pine tree bid
Meeting Adjourned at 7:14pm
*Minutes typed by Moriah Lenz