VILLAGE OF HAIGLER PROCEEDINGS FOR REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING – MAY 07, 2025

 The regular meeting of the Village of Haigler Board was held on May 07, 2025 at 7:30p.m. at the Village office meeting room. Notice of Meeting was posted in advance at the Haigler US Post Office, Family Market and Haigler Country Café and was given to Board members prior to meeting. The Agenda for the Meeting was posted and available at the Village office, along with the website. Chairperson Irwin called the meeting to order at 7:35p.m. and stated we follow the statutory Open Meetings Act, as posted on our meeting room wall. Present by roll call vote were Board Members Haskell, Noffsinger, Gregory and Irwin; Tafoya arrived at 7:37p.m. Also present were Superintendent James Thorn, Clerk/Treasurer Daniela Thorn, Chief Deputy Lucci and Alisha Fiedler. No one was present for public comments.

 Chief Deputy Lucci was present to give the April Sheriff’s Dept. report.

 Chairperson Irwin moved Agenda item #8 up without any objections. Taylor Provost from West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) joined the meeting via Zoom; Edward Dunn was unable to attend. Discussion was had about logistics and timelines of the Community Development Block Grant process, along with a Community Strategic Plan being a better fit for the Village versus a Comprehensive Plan. WCNDD is to follow up with the Clerk and Superintendent for next steps.

 Daniela gave her clerk report from prepared notes. James gave his superintendent/maintenance report from prepared notes.

 Haskell made a motion, seconded by Noffsinger, to approve the Minutes from the April 02, 2025 regular meeting. Yes votes: Irwin, Gregory, Haskell, Noffsinger and Tafoya. Noffsinger made a motion, seconded by Haskell, to approve to pay the May 2025 Claims. Yes votes: Gregory, Irwin, Haskell, Tafoya and Noffsinger. Noffsinger made a motion, seconded by Haskell to approve the May 2025 Treasurer’s Report. Yes votes: Tafoya, Irwin, Haskell, Gregory and Noffsinger.

 Chairperson Irwin opened two sealed bids for armor coating of oil streets within Village limits. Midwest Armor Coating submitted a bid for $48,500.00 for approximately 5-6 blocks with a required $12,125.00 deposit to begin. Figgins Construction Co., Inc. submitted a bid of armor coating all Village streets for $184,396.00 with an option to do a portion of street blocks as the Village’s budget allows. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Gregory, to accept Figgins Construction Co., Inc. with blocks done at the Board’s discretion for roads needing the most maintenance to stay within the $75,000 budgeted allotment for Street repairs. Yes votes: Irwin, Tafoya, Noffsinger, Haskell and Gregory. Blocks will be chosen based on the company’s suggestions, along with the Superintendent’s decision. Specific streets will be designated by the Board of Trustees with considered input from the Superintendent at the next Board meeting. Scheduling of aforementioned street repairs will transpire late summer to early fall of 2025.

 Discussion was had about the logistics and parameters for tax allowance of a 1% sales tax implementation at some point in the future; the Board decided to hold off pursuing until next year. Follow up with WCNDD will occur for the possibility of including into the Strategic Plan for the Village and future planning.

 Discussion was had regarding the potential of a hiring committee for interviews in the near future; further discussion will take place at the next Board meeting.

 Haskell made a motion, seconded by Noffsinger to approve a pay range of $20 to $25/hour for the new hire Superintendent position and $17 to $20/hour for the new hire Clerk position with the possibility of an additional $500/month for insurance. Yes votes: Gregory, Tafoya, Haskell, Noffsinger and Irwin. Logistics of the interview process will be decided at the next Board meeting.

 Haskell made a motion, seconded by Irwin, to approve Blackshirt Feeders, LP to use the Ballfield for adult softball this year with the understanding that there will be a charge for electricity if lights will be used. Yes votes: Gregory, Noffsinger, Tafoya, Irwin and Haskell. For liability purposes, a Hold Harmless agreement will be given to Blackshirt Feeders, LP to sign.

 The Clerk introduced the safety committee plan and the injury prevention manual that the Village needs to update and is required by law to have for Workman’s Compensation insurance. Irwin made a motion, seconded by Tafoya to approve the injury prevention manual to include the safety committee comprised of the Village Chairperson and Superintendent. Yes votes: Noffsinger, Haskell, Tafoya, Gregory and Irwin.

 The Board of Trustees determined that the Kamla farm has a long-standing agreement with the Village per review of Quit Claim Deed from October 1965. Specifically, in consideration for the Village Wells, both 65-1 and 86-1 being on the Kamla pasture land, the Kamla farm is to receive water at the Village residential rate.

 Rules of keeping chickens within the Village was discussed along with review of Article 2, Chapter 6, 6-204 of the Municipal Code Book. Requirements include obtaining and submitting to the Village the written permission and consent form that includes the approval of owners or lessees of property immediately adjoining the private property and all other property owners within 150 feet of where chickens will be kept. The form states that no more than a dozen fowl shall be kept on a resident’s property. After receiving the form, the Board will decide at their next Meeting whether or not the request is granted or denied. If granted, a Special Permit shall be issued by the Village for $25.00 annually.

 Discussion was had regarding acquiring a new sign for the main park; this was an item already budgeted for in regard to capital outlay for $1,000. Superintendent Thorn will research and follow up on signage.

 Welcome to Haigler banners have been ordered on behalf of the Dundy County Tourism that will be displayed on Porter Avenue. LaNeta Carlock from the Haigler Community Foundation expressed the desire for installation on the east and west entrances to Haigler on Highway 34 as well. The Clerk will follow up with Nebraska Department of Transportation regarding any requirements and if the Village’s current Banner Permit would suffice.

 Discussion was had regarding the pedestrian crossing on Porter Avenue across Highway 34; signs already exist but the markings into the highway do not due to asphalt projects performed by the state in the past. The Clerk will follow up with Nebraska Department of Transportation regarding logistics of highway markings.

 Irwin made a motion, seconded by Noffsinger to approve the addition of a secondary email account through BW Telcom designated for the Village Superintendent. Yes votes: Haskell, Tafoya, Gregory, Irwin and Noffsinger.

 The Village office will be closed May 20th through May 23rd; notice of such will be posted in advance at the Haigler US Post Office, Family Market and Haigler Country Café, as well as at the Village office, with included contact numbers should an emergency arise or residents are in need of assistance.

 The next regular Meeting is scheduled for June 04, 2025. There being no further business, Chairperson Irwin adjourned the meeting at 10:50p.m. A complete copy of the Minutes is available for viewing at the Village office, or on the website.

 Daniela Thorn, Village Clerk

Salaries General (Superintendent/Clerk/Treasurer) 4,968.31

IRS/941 payroll taxes (ACH) General (941 payroll taxes) 1,626.15

Dundy Co. Sheriffs Dept. General (Contract) 840.00

BWTelcom General/FD (Telephone) 366.89

SWPPD Utilities/Billing 966.43

St. Francis Equity Street/Water/Sewer/Park/Fire (Gas/Oil) 279.79

American Ag Lab Water (Lab Fees) 87.56

NE Rural Water Association General (Dues) 200.00

Scoop Media General (Publications) 316.86

Wray Gazette General (Printing/Reproduction) 150.00

NAPA Auto Parts Street (Repair/Maintenance) 24.96

NE Public Health Envir. Lab Water (Testing) 247.00

Quality Farm & Ranch

General (Chems) Strt/Water/Swr/Prk/Fire (Repair/Maintenance) 27.58

Waste Connections of NE, Inc. Solid Waste (Contract) 2,731.24

Owens Imp. & Supply General (Repair/Maintenance) 29.37

James Thorn General (Telephone) 15.00

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 April pymt received) 770.65

Pinnacle Bank – Credit Card (ACH)

General (Postage/Stamps/Office Supply/Dues/Subscriptions)

Water (Postage) Park (R/M) 831.94

Published: May 15, 2025; SMN:ZNEZ