VILLAGE OF HAIGLER AUGUST 06, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS

 The Village of Haigler Board met for a Public Hearing regarding an application for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program on August 06, 2025 at 7:00p.m. at The Golden Inn. Notice of Public Hearing was posted in advance by publication in Scoop Media News, at the Haigler US Post Office, Family Market and Haigler Country Café and given to Board members prior to meeting. Chairperson Irwin called the Hearing to order at 7:00p.m. and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act. Present: Board Members Gregory, Haskell, Irwin and Tafoya. Absent: Noffsinger. Others present: Superintendent James Thorn, Superintendent in training Casey Richard, Clerk/Treasurer Daniela Thorn, Taylor Provost, Commissioner Sye Tecker, Sheriff Bang, Deputy/K9 Handler Preston, community members LaNeta Carlock, Jerry Olsen and Linda Olsen. Discussion was had with West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) representative, Taylor Provost, regarding the application for CDBG program. Community member LaNeta Carlock, representing the Haigler Community Foundation, expressed concern about who would be leading the plan in terms of the Community Strategic Plan with property clean-up after the current Superintendent and Clerk/Treasurer are fully resigned. Carlock shared the efforts of the Haigler Community Foundation in trying to clean up burnt-out structures in the recent past; inquiry was also had in regard to the Board of Trustees budgeting for future grant match funds and what the costs would entail in relationship with WCNDD. Community member Jerry Olsen, expressed caution in once the Community Strategic Plan is written, that the Board should be mindful of spending funds on excessive engineering studies; concern was also expressed in how the abandoned vehicles would be handled with WCNDD as the third party handling the process. The application for the CDBG program is to have the funds to be able to formulate a Community Strategic Plan that includes short and long-term planning including nuisance properties and municipal code updates. If grant monies are awarded, the Board, along with community input, will discuss the details associated with property clean-up; focus will be placed on public safety first to include fire hazards, etc. Chairperson Irwin closed the Hearing at 7:38p.m.

 The Village of Haigler Board met for a regular meeting on August 06, 2025 immediately following the Public Hearing regarding an application for the CDBG Program at The Golden Inn. Notice of Meeting was posted in advance at the Haigler US Post Office, Family Market and Haigler Country Café and given to Board members prior to meeting. Chairperson Irwin called the meeting to order at 7:41p.m. and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act. Present: Board Members Irwin, Haskell, Gregory and Tafoya. Absent: Noffsinger. Others present: Superintendent James Thorn, Superintendent in training Casey Richard, Clerk/Treasurer Daniela Thorn, Commissioner Sye Tecker, Sheriff Bang, Deputy/K9 Handler Preston and community member LaNeta Carlock. Public comments: none.

 Dundy County Commissioner report presented by Sye Tecker. July Sheriff’s Dept. report presented; submitted by email from Chief Deputy Lucci. Clerk report presented. Superintendent/maintenance report presented.

 Motions were made, seconded, and carried for all approved items listed. Board Member Noffsinger was absent from the entire meeting so did not vote on any items. Approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 09, 2025. Approved the amended Claims and Treasurer’s Report for July 2025. Approved to pay August 2025 Claims. Approved August 2025 Treasurer’s Report. Approved to apply for the 2025-2026 Public Water System Security Sub-Grant giving Superintendent Thorn permission to complete and submit the application as the designated Public Water System representative. Approved to renew the Village propane contract with Frenchman Valley Coop for deliveries between November 01, 2025 and May 01, 2026 for a fixed price of $1.89 with request of 2,000 gallons. Approved Resolution #2025-05 with approval for Chairperson Irwin to sign the yearly Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance for 2025.

 The Interlocal Law Enforcement Agreement with the Dundy County Sheriff’s department was reviewed and discussed; with no changes, it will be sent to the Sheriff’s Department for approval.

 The Budget Public Hearing will be held September 03, 2025 at 7:00p.m. at The Golden Inn located at 203 S Porter Ave., Haigler, NE. The Tax Request Public Hearing will be immediately following adjournment of the Budget Hearing with the regular monthly meeting to follow immediately afterwards. The Public Hearing for the 1 & 6 Year Street Improvement Program will be October 08, 2025 at 7:00p.m. at the Village office with the regular monthly meeting immediately following.

 Chairperson Irwin adjourned the meeting at 8:41p.m. A complete copy of the Minutes is at the Village office for viewing, or at: www.haiglerne.com/boardoftrustees. The Clerk has 10 working days post-Meeting to prepare the Minutes; Minutes are approved at the next Board Meeting.

 Daniela Thorn, Village Clerk

Salaries – – – – – – – – – – – -General (Superintendent/Clerk/Treasurer) -$5,311.78

Dundy Co. Sheriffs Dept. – – – – – – – -General (Contract) – – – – – – – – – – – -840.00

BWTelcom – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -General/FD (Telephone) – – – – – – – – – -312.98

SWPPD – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -Utilities/Billing – – – – – – – – – – -$1,067.04

St. Francis Equity – -Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Gasoline/Diesel) -213.29

James Thorn – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -General (Telephone) – – – – – – – – – – – – -15.00

Quality Farm & Ranch – – -General/Water (Repair/Maintenance) – – – – – -53.97

NE Public Health Environmental LabWater (Lab Fees) – – – – – – – – – – – – -211.00

W Central Neb Development Dist. -General (Dues/Subs) – – – – – – – – – – -685.00

Waste Connections of NE, Inc. Solid Waste (Trash Removal) – – – – – – -2,731.24

Scoop Media – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -General (Publications) – – – – – – – – – – -338.61

John Deere Financial

Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Repair/Maintenance) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -7.49

Lucero Services, LLC

Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Contracted Services) – – – – – – – – – – – – – -400.00

Wray Gazette – – – – – – – – – – -General (Printing/Reproduction) – – – – – – – -48.00

Miller & Associates – – – – – – – – – – – -Street (Supt. Fees) – – – – – – – – – – – -600.00

Pinnacle Bank – Insurance Account (Bank transfer)

General (Insurance) to build acct for Annual LARM pymt – – – – – – – – – -1,100.00

Pinnacle Bank – Water Improvement Account (Bank Transfer)

Water (to build acct for Annual USDA loan pymt) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -1,200.00

Pinnacle Bank – Street Account (Bank Transfer)

Street (25% Hwy Allocation of July pymt received) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -876.52

Pinnacle Bank – Credit Card (ACH)

General (Stamps/Office Supply/Dues/Subs/R/M)

Water (Postage/R/M) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -1,560.55

PUBLISHED: AUGUST 21, 2025; SMN:ZNEZ