VILLAGE OF HAIGLER OCTOBER 08, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING
FOR 1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM & REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
The Village of Haigler Board met for a Public Hearing for the 1 & 6 Year Street Improvement Program on October 08, 2025 at 7:00p.m. at the Village Board room. Notice of 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 7:03p.m. and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act. Present: Board Members Irwin, Noffsinger and Tafoya. Absent: Haskell. Gregory arrived at 7:08p.m. Others present: David Blau from Miller & Associates, Superintendent James Thorn, Superintendent in training, Casey Richard, Clerk/Treasurer Daniela Thorn, Clerk/Treasurer in training, Karen Testa. A street map was provided in advance and also given to all those in attendance by David Blau from Miller and Associates. The proposed street plan was discussed and reviewed by those present, noting no changes. No community members present to offer public comment in support or opposition of the proposed plan. Chairperson Irwin closed the Hearing at 7:09p.m.
The Village of Haigler Board met for a regular meeting on October 08, 2025 immediately following the Public Hearing for the 1&6 Year Street Improvement Program held at the Village Board room. 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 7:11p.m. and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act. Present: Board Members Irwin, Gregory, Noffsinger and Tafoya. Absent: Haskell. Others present: David Blau from Miller & Associates, Superintendent James Thorn, Superintendent in training, Casey Richard, Clerk/Treasurer Daniela Thorn, Clerk/Treasurer in training, Karen Testa. Public comments: none.
September Sheriff’s Dept. report presented by Clerk; submitted by email from Chief Deputy Lucci. No Dundy County Commissioner report presented. Clerk report presented with special mention that office hours will be posted on the Village door, website and email signature; Monday – Thursday, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m., Friday 8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Superintendent/maintenance report presented.
Motions were made, seconded, and carried for all approved items listed. Board Member Haskell was absent from the entire meeting so did not vote on any items. Approved Resolution #2025-07 to adopt the 1 & 6 Year Street Improvement Program as presented at the Public Hearing. Minutes of the Budget Hearing, Tax Request Hearing and Regular Meeting held on September 03, 2025. Approved the transfer of $13,000.00 from the Insurance Fund to General Fund to pay League Association of Risk Management (LARM) for annual insurance payment. Approved to pay October 2025 Claims. Approved October 2025 Treasurer’s Report. Approved to waive three separate readings for Ordinance #2025-06 regarding the date, time, and location of Regular meetings for the Village of Haigler. Approved final passage and adoption of Ordinance #2025-06 regarding the date, time and location of Regular meetings for the Village of Haigler. Nay: Tafoya. Approved to increase Petty Cash available at the Village office to $100.00.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application was submitted by West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) on September 15th, 2025.
Valuations of all Village buildings, property and equipment were recently reviewed by Superintendent Thorn for LARM’s 2025-2026 renewal packet with no changes required.
Chairperson Irwin signed the Addendum page for Standardized System of Annual Reporting (SSAR) for Roads and Streets Certification; this is included as part of the annual submittal of requested documentation for Miller & Associates regarding the 2024-2025 Budget Year, NBCS Budget Report, Highway Allocation for Street Budgets and Project No. 217-A1-001.
The next Regular Meeting will be held November 05, 2025 starting at 7:00p.m. per newly adopted Ordinance #2025-06.
Chairperson Irwin adjourned the meeting at 8:17p.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
VILLAGE OF HAIGLER APPROVED CLAIMS
Salaries – – – – -Gen. (Superintendent/Trainee, Clerk/Treasurer) – -$7,400.09
IRS/941 payroll taxes (ACH) – -General (941 payroll taxes) – – – – – – – -2,115.92
Neb Dept of Revenue (ACH)
General (3rd Qrtr 2025 Payroll Taxes, Form 941N) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -558.80
Neb Dept of Labor (ACH)
General (3rd Qrtr 2025 Unemployment Tax UI-11T) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -5.75
Neb Dept of Revenue (ACH)
General (Form 10, 3rd Qrtr 2025 Sales/Use Tax) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -607.02
Dundy Co. Sheriffs Dept. – – – – – – – -General (Contract) – – – – – – – – – – -840.00
BWTelcom – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -General/FD (Telephone) – – – – – – – – -332.66
SWPPD – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -Utilities/Billing – – – – – – – – – – – -1,127.80
St. Francis Equity
Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Gas/Oil/Diesel) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -371.79
American Ag Lab – – – – – – – – – – – – – -Water (Testing) – – – – – – – – – – – – – -87.56
NE Public Health Environmental Lab Water (Testing) – – – – – – – – – – – – -283.00
Lucero Services, LLC
Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Contracted Services) – – – – – – – – – – – – -400.00
Wray Machine Shop
Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Repair/Maintenance) Scoop Media – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -General (Publications) – – – – – – – – – – – – -43.20
– – – – – – – – – -188.36
NAPA Auto Parts
Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Repair/Maintenance) – – – – – – – – – – – – -23.98
Chamberlain Concrete – – – – – -Street (Repair/Maintenance) – – – – – – -1,044.60
James Thorn – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -General (Telephone) – – – – – – – – – – – -15.00
John Deere Financial
Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Repair/Maintenance) – – – – – – – – – – – – -146.56
One Call Concepts, Inc. – – – – – – – -General (Telephone) – – – – – – – – – – – – -8.12
Quality Farm & Ranch Center
Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Repair/Maintenance),
Water (Chemical), General (R/M) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -192.49
LARM – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -General (Insurance) – – – – – – – – -14,888.00
Waste Connections of NE, Inc. – – -Solid Waste (Contract) – – – – – – – – -2,459.94
Pinnacle Bank – Water Improvement Account (Bank Transfer)
Water (to build acct for Annual USDA loan pymt) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -1,100.00
Pinnacle Bank – Credit Card (ACH)
General (Dues/Subs/Office Supply/R/M),
Water (Postage/Dues/Subs/R/M),
Street/Sewer/Park/Fire (R/M) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -2,777.71
PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 16, 2025; SMN:ZNEZ
