VILLAGE OF TRENTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 Notice of the meeting was posted at the Village Office, Community First Bank, and the Post Office on March 26th, 2025.

 The Board of Trustees Meeting of the Village of Trenton was called to order on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:30 PM, in the Village Office with the following members present: BOARD MEMBER PRESENT: Drain, Swanson, Hodges, McDonald, and Eldridge. BOARD MEMBER ABSENT: NONE. STAFF PRESENT:

McCauley, Aneas, Caddick, Attorney Schroeder. STAFF ABSENT: NONE.

 Prior to the meeting Schroeder advised the Board to start the regular meeting then move into the special lease hearing as he would be late on account of traffic.

 Chairman McDonald opened the meeting at 5:30 PM. and made the Open Meetings Act announcement and stated that the poster is on the wall for all to view.

Roll Call – Hodges, Drain, Swanson, McDonald, Eldridge.

 A resident came in with concern of the chain of command. There needs to be one implemented as he doesn’t feel it’s fair for utilities to get yelled at when they’re just doing their job. Another resident was concerned of a cable hanging down and would like the Village to get permission to get it removed.

 Motion Eldridge to approve agenda apart from moving 23.1, 25.1, 25.3, and 26.8 sooner into discussion and opening the Special Lease Hearing when Schroeder arrives seconded by Swanson. Ayes: 5 Nay’s:0 Motion Carried.

 POOL GROUP: Fehrman gave a report. Interest in silent auction was mentioned.  A new member has joined. Painting of the pool shelter to commence. Question/discussion about funding.

 Baker was present in request for the Village to pay a portion of the air packs that were discussed previously. Motion Hodges to pay $14,000.00 from Keno to the Rural Fire District for the air packs from Sandy Supply, second by Swanson. Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 20/20 CONTRACT: 20/20 was in person to discuss ways to change the proposal and how to accommodate the office better, new proposal to be available May 13, 2025.

 1 TO 1 Technologies were in person. They made a proposal to be the new technology company the Village uses. A presentation was given and they will provide the Board with a final proposal with amounts per device and emails.

Special Lease Hearing

 Schroeder arrived, 5:58 Drain motioned to go into the Special Lease Hearing, Hodges second. Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Open Meetings Act announcement made again

 Roll Call- McDonald, Hodges, Swanson, Eldridge, Drain all present

 Airport property- discussion held on prices and responsibilities

 439 Main-discussion held on liability, insurance, how to proceed

 Motion at 6:27 by Hodges to end Special Lease Hearing and resume Regular Board of Trustees Meeting, second Drain. Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Swanson to accept $65.00/acre on 5 year term from Matt Seeker, second Drain. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Eldridge to reject the lease proposals on 439 Main, but to consider the sale of said property, second Swanson. Ayes: 5 Nay:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Hodges to approve minutes of Special Meeting March 31, 2025, second Eldridge Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Hodges request report to show what is spent against what is available in the budget. Motion Hodges to approve March Treasurer’s Report, second Swanson. Ayes:5 Nays:0  Motion Carried.

Reports of Officers, Board Committees

 Park/ Pool plan of action discussed, clean up the metal and concrete in the pool

area

 Street/Trash/Utility  nothing to report

 Attorney Schroeder/Schroeder:Model Ordinances- postponed to May meeting. Nuisance Letters- letters to be sent out, improvement must be shown within 5 days

of receipt, Board of Health needs to meet and discuss other properties.  PTO Discussion- Discussion held. Further discussion to be had at May meeting

 Lease of 439 Main rejected

 Lease of Airport property approved (previously listed with motions)

 SUPERINTENDENT CADDICK (9-15.2): Caddick reported (water) meters update are waiting on 20/20 to help finish with Tantalus information. (Sewer) Johnson has not replied to his efforts of contacting yet. (Electric) Substation tear down has begun. A meter will be installed at the Counties new building. (Trash) new lids arrived (Street) Highway Allocation update $87,579.92 minus new Shelco bid.

 Village Clerk (16.1-16.7): McCauley reported on many things learned at Clerk School, discussion was had on how to proceed with delinquent accounts, the handbook states the office is closed on Arbor Day on April 25th, discussion on the need for a paper folding machine, RJ Meyer will be in office April 22 to begin audit, meter readings will be completed April 21-23.

 Library (Upton): Ogallala reading program was informative and helpful. Magician coming to town May 27, to start reading program kickoff

 PLANNING COMMISSION: Building permit discussion and or approval Hitchcock County. Building permit discussion and or approval Anderson. Building permit discussion and or approval Eldridge. Building permit discussion and or approval Huges

 Motion Hodges to approve building permits of Hitchcock County, Anderson, Huges, Eldridge, second Drain Ayes:4 Abstain: Eldridge. Motion Carried.

 Building permit discussion and/or approval Bailey: Motion Hodges to reject Bailey building permit until terms are met, second Swanson. Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 HOUSING BOARD: No report

 TREE BOARD: Rundel not available McCauley reported Tree City and Growth Award application had been accepted. Proclamation of Arbor Day was sent.

 BOARD OF HEALTH-no report

 FIRE DEPARTMENT-no report

 POOL GROUP- discussion had earlier in meeting

 EL DORADO- no report

 Discussion on payment of utilities for Annual Christmas tree. Motion Drain for Village of Trenton to pay utilities for Christmas Tree, second Swanson. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Hodges approve Pankonin Ag services for the park, 4 step plan and power raking at the cost of $4413.25 second Eldridge. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 City Wide clean up flyer will be posted. April 12 and May 3 free dump days

 Motion Hodges to donate $200.00 to Pan Handlers Easter Egg hunt from Keno funds, second Drain. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Swanson to sign letter of intent to Hitch and Hay Transport to donate $1,719.00 from Keno, second Drain. Ayes: 5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Drain to approve purchase of trifold paper machine at cost of $561.00 second Hodges. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Swanson for McDonald to sign Arbor Day Proclamation, second Eldridge. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Hodges to advertise for Utility Maintenance position, second Swanson. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 Discussion had earlier in the meeting

 Motion Hodges to donate $150.00 from Keno to DASAS Denim Days second Swanson. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion Carried.

 Motion Hodges to approve April 8, 2025 Claims, second Eldridge. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 NEXT REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Board would like to discuss base pay, wages, and increases.

 Motion Eldridge to adjourn at 8:12 PM, second Swanson. Ayes:5 Nays:0 Motion Carried.

 NEXT REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2025 AT 5:30 PM IN VILLAGE OFFICE

 Village claims approved as follows:

Employee gross payroll, 2 pay periods 19,476.20,EFTPS, payroll, 3/10-4/07  5,039.78 EFT, Nebraska Department of Revenue, February sales tax EFT 5,332.35,Nebraska Department of Revenue, Withholding Tax EFT 731.92, 20/20, computer support for 3/1-3/31 1,070.00, AFLAC, insurance, EFT 485.15, American Ag Lab 27.56, American Electric Company (Post meter power outlet) 71.31,Blue Cross Blue Shield EFT 225.50, Bud’s Tire Repair 50.00, City of McCook, (landfill charges, 2/26-3/25)3,424.52, Charles Schwab & Co (IRA contribution) 694.12, Comfort Inn (water school) 353.85, Community First Bank (checks) 58.85, Community First Bank (Trash truck loan payment) 23,241.99,Credit Management (garnishment) 120.00, Dutton Lainson (blade) 72.24, Eakes, (copies and lease) 286.96, Econo Signs, LLC 4,794.90, Farmers Coop (shop supply, fuel and propane) 5,118.10, First National bank (office, shop supplies) EFT 1,449.65, Great Plains Communications Service 639.17, Ideal Linen Supply (shop towels, dispenser, mat, energy, linen) EFT 42.86, Internal Revenue Service EFT 1,321.89, Lang Diesel (Swell latch) 33.11, Kansas City Life, EFT 62.26, Microsoft 365 Family, renewal EFT 106.99, MARC 1,786.64, MASA+ 160.00, Metropolitan Compounds 228.60, Midlands Toxicology 40.00, Municipal Supply 845.10,Nebraska Concrete Coatings (fire barn repairs) 1,998.75, Nebraska Public Health Lab (routine tests) 48.00, Nebraska Rural Water Association (membership renewal and water conf.) 695.00, NMPP (March Billing) 31,607.99, One Call Concepts 12.97, Quickbooks 59.92, Schroeder & Schroeder, (legal services 2/21-3/20) 1,400.00, Sensel Welding & Repair 580.98, Scoop Media (legal proceedings) 207.76, Shelco (curb work) 48,898.00, Southwest Farm & Auto (NAPA) 225.85, SWPPD (2/20/2025 -3/20/2025 billing) 763.65, Tools Plus Industries (first aid kit, gloves) 225.89, Verizon, EFT……208.06, Village of Trenton (utility billing 2/26/2025-3/25/2025) 1,298.02, Woods Aitken (attorney fee from Schroeder) 70.00, 20/20 Technologies 1,075.00 LIBRARY CLAIMS-Mileage 131.88, Payroll $814.48 EL DORADO MANOR CLAIMS: Community First Bank, HVAC Loan payment 4,314.56, Schroeder & Schroeder 131.25, Village of Trenton, Utilities $1,298.02PENDING CLAIMS: Employee gross payroll, 2 pay periods 19,476.20, EFTPS, 2 payrolls, EFT 4,870.94 Charles Schwab & Co (IRA contribution) 694.12, Nebraska Department of Revenue, March sales tax EFT 3,332.35, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Withholding Tax EFT 731.92, AFLAC, insurance, EFT 485.15, Blue Cross Blue Shield EFT 225.50, Ideal Linen Supply (shop towels, dispenser, mat, energy, linen) EFT 42.86,  Kansas City Life, EFT 62.26, Microsoft 365 Family, renewal EFT 106.99, Verizon, EFT 208.06

/s/Phil McDonald, Chairman                         /s/Jordanna McCauley, Village Clerk

Published: April 17, 2025; SMN:ZNEZ