VILLAGE OF WALTHILL
June 7, 2023
The regular meeting of the Chair and the Village Board of Trustees of Walthill, Nebraska was held at the Village Office in said village at 5:00 p.m., June 7, 2023.
Present: Board Chair Michael Grant, Trustees Curtis Boschult and Waylon Oldman. Trustees Aaron Brown and Gwen Porter were absent from the meeting. Also present: Lisa Beaudette, Clerk/Treasurer, Roger Anderson, Maintenance and Kevin Connot, Planner/Developer.
Visitors: Brent Ciecior.
Notice of meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three (3) public places, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the certificate of posting notice on file at the Village Office. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the Chair and Trustees and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and agenda are on file at the Village Office. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the public notice. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and made the public aware of the availability of the open meeting laws.
Trustee Oldman made a motion, seconded by Boschult to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2023 board meeting. Upon roll call vote, the following voted aye: Grant, Boschult and Oldman. Nay: None. Absent: Porter and Brown. Motion carried.
No visitors were in attendance.
Brent Ciecior, the Village Street Superintendent, introduced himself to the board and discussed changes to the 1- & 6-Year Street Plan. Changes will be implemented on the upcoming plan.
Kevin Connot, Planner/Developer, gave a community development update.
A motion was made by Boschult, seconded by Oldman to open the USDA Community Facilities Grant public hearing to purchase a boom truck at 5:32 pm. Upon roll call vote, the following voted aye: Grant, Boschult and Oldman. Nay: None. Absent: Porter and Brown. Motion carried.
Kevin Connot addressed the public regarding the grant. There was no public comment.
Oldman made a motion to close the USDA Community Facilities public hearing at 5:37 pm. Boschult seconded the foregoing motion and upon roll call vote, the following voted aye: Oldman, Boschult and Grant. Nay: None. Absent: Porter and Brown. Motion carried.
Trustee Boschult made a motion to introduce the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION #2023-4
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE CLERK OF THE VILLAGE OF WALTHILL, WALTHILL, NEBRASKA TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY:
The board of the Village of Walthill, Walthill, Nebraska, resolves that the Chairperson and Clerk are authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and security instruments or other memoranda between the council of the Village of Walthill, Walthill, Nebraska and the USDA Rural Development so as to affect the Boom Truck Project application for assistance.
If the Chairperson or the Clerk should change because of an election or other reasons during the processing of the USDA Rural Development application(s), the board of the Village of Walthill, Walthill, Nebraska will not need to amend this resolution so the Chairperson and the Clerk can sign any form(s) and security instrument(s) to finalize the USDA Rural Development financial assistance.
______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________
Michael Grant Lisa Beaudette
Board Chair Clerk/Treasurer
Trustee Oldman seconded the motion for the foregoing resolution and on a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Grant, Boschult and Oldman. Nay: None. Absent: Brown and Porter. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding rental at the Walthill Business Center. A motion was made by Oldman, seconded by Boschult to offer a release of lease to Jarom Harlan with the stipulation to vacate the space by June 30, 2023. Upon roll call vote, the following vote aye: Grant, Oldman and Boschult. Nay: None. Absent: Brown and Porter. Motion carried.
Roger Anderson, Temporary Maintenance Supervisor, gave a Maintenance Department report.
Tree removal estimates, the splash pad and emergency water restrictions were discussed and tabled until the following regular meeting.
An update on the Village’s rental properties was given by the Clerk.
Discussion was again held regarding vacating the southernmost part of Victor Avenue, roughly 220’. The subject was tabled until the next regular board meeting.
The Treasurer’s report for March 2023 was submitted for the Board’s consideration. Since there were no objections, the report was filed.
A motion was made by Oldman, seconded by Boschult to approve the 3-year Service Level Agreement for managed services with CSI, L.L.C. Upon roll call vote, the following voted aye: Oldman, Grant and Boschult. Nay: None. Absent: Porter and Brown. Motion carried.
Boschult made a motion, seconded by Oldman to waive penalties for customer #1604 David and Amanda Romo at 209 N Broughton Street for the months January 2023 through June 2023. Upon roll call vote, the following voted aye: Grant, Oldman and Boschult. Nay: None. Absent: Brown and Porter. Motion carried.
The bills were audited and a motion was made by Oldman, seconded by Boschult, to approve payment. Upon roll call vote, the following voted aye: Grant, Boschult and Oldman. Nay: None. Absent: Brown and Porter. Motion carried.
Officer Griffin submitted a monthly police report for the Board’s review.
A free vaccination clinic and dog and cat issues were discussed. No board action was taken.
The board discussed the painting of the teepee and gave a deadline of July 31st. Cross Deputization with the Omaha Tribe was also discussed.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Oldman, seconded by Boschult to adjourn.
Upon roll call vote, the following voted aye: Grant, Boschult and Oldman. Nay: None. Absent: Brown and Porter. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. June 7, 2023.
______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________
Michael Grant Lisa Beaudette
Board Chair Clerk/Treasurer
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AGENDA
JUNE 7, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M.
Open Meeting Laws
1. Minutes of the May 10, 2023 Meeting
- Approve Minutes
2. Visitors
3. 1 & 6 Year Street Program
- Discussion – Street Superintendent Brent Ciecior
4. Community Development
- Report
- Public Hearing – USDA Community Facilities Grant – Boom Truck Purchase
- Open Public Hearing
- Close Public Hearing
- Resolution #2023-4
- Walthill Business Center
- Native Made Pizzeria – Rental Space Discussion
5. Maintenance Department
- Report
- Tree Removal Estimates
- Splash Pad
- Emergency Water Restrictions Resolution #2023-3
6. Property Management Report
- Property Update
- Discussion and possible action of sale or abandonment of southernmost portion of Victor Avenue (Approx. 220’)
7. Treasurer’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report – March 2023
- CSI Managed IT Services Agreement
- Approve Waiver of Penalty Charges for Account #1604
8. Bills – Audit and Approval for Payment
9. Police Department/Community Policing
- Report
- Vaccination Clinic
- Dog and Cat Issues
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JUNE 2023 BILLS
Advantage Consulting Group - Contract Svcs..............................................................$ 3,000.00
Nancy Anderson - Insurance Premium Reimbursement...............................................$ 450.31
Appeara - Uniform/Linen...............................................................................................$ 284.65
AT&T - Phone................................................................................................................$ 76.06
Black Hills Energy - Gas Service...................................................................................$ 202.60
CWB - Petty Cash.........................................................................................................$ 166.31
CWB - Payroll Deduction..............................................................................................$ 400.00
CWB - Fire Bond Transfer to Savings..........................................................................$ 248.00
Cooney Fertilizer - Rock @ Cemetery..........................................................................$ 697.87
CSI - Consulting...........................................................................................................$ 530.00
Dutton Lainson - Supplies.............................................................................................$ 96.33
Fastwyre Broadband - Phone/Internet.........................................................................$ 734.50
H2O4U - Softener Salt.................................................................................................$ 91.60
Johnson & Mock - Services..........................................................................................$ 922.50
Drew King - Water Break Repair..................................................................................$ 400.00
Krumwiede Htg & Cooling - Htg Units..........................................................................$ 7,223.30
League of Nebraska Municipalities - Treasurer's Conference.....................................$ 395.00
Lorensen Lumber - Repairs..........................................................................................$ 1,655.95
Mutual of Omaha - Ins Premium...................................................................................$ 167.78
NE Dept of Revenue - NE WH......................................................................................$ 1,044.68
NE Dept of Revenue - Sales Tax...................................................................................$ 916.66
NPPD - Power Fees/Report...........................................................................................$ 669.20
Pender Ace Hardware - Supplies..................................................................................$ 33.99
Pender Times - Publications..........................................................................................$ 169.26
RuVan King - Garbage Hauling.....................................................................................$ 5,284.00
Sewer Bond Savings - Transfer.....................................................................................$ 2,085.00
Thurston County Communications - Use of Teletype.....................................................$ 100.00
Uline - Supplies..............................................................................................................$ 162.16
US Dept of Energy - Power Fees...................................................................................$ 1,054.33
Walthill Service & Supply - Repairs................................................................................$ 358.49
TOTAL: $29,620.53
Additional MAY 2023 BILLS
Payroll............................................................................................................................$ 19,604.16
American Underground - Supplies................................................................................$ 804.30
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NE - Insurance.................................................................$ 79.14
Bomgaars - Supplies.....................................................................................................$ 177.56
Burt County Public Power - Power Fees.......................................................................$ 2,526.72
Comfort Inn - Certification.............................................................................................$ 131.58
Diamond Vogel - Street Paint........................................................................................$ 165.06
Dutton Lainson - Supplies.............................................................................................$ 56.02
GoodMinds.com - Programming...................................................................................$ 25.90
Go-Sep - Valve..............................................................................................................$ 256.40
Jack's Uniform - Uniforms.............................................................................................$ 272.80
Lamp Auto Parts - Repairs............................................................................................$ 25.74
Menards - Supplies/Repairs..........................................................................................$ 914.08
NE Health Lab - Water Test...........................................................................................$ 30.00
Northeast Power - Power/Loan......................................................................................$ 19,018.75
Olsson - Water Needs Assessment...............................................................................$ 715.03
Omaha Nation Supermarket - Fuel/Supplies.................................................................$ 1,347.12
Omaha Tribal Credit & Loan Program - Payroll Deduction............................................$ 112.00
Ozark National Life - Retirement...................................................................................$ 788.00
PestBusters - Pest Control.............................................................................................$ 265.00
Speedy Rooter - Repairs...............................................................................................$ 1,137.50
U.S. Cellular - Cell Svc/Hot Spot/Equip.........................................................................$ 420.16
Utility Fund - Ins Refund................................................................................................$ 412.07
Water Fund - Refund Ins Premium................................................................................$ 6,593.20
Zoom Video Communications - Yearly Subscription.....................................................$ 158.14
TOTAL: $56,036.43
GRAND TOTAL: $85,656.96
