700 Box Butte Ave. Hemingford, NE. 69348
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Meeting ID 890 6574 9943 Passcode 305169
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer-Jake Frost
Meeting Call to Order @ 6:00 p.m.-Wacker
Roll Call- Present: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
Public Meeting Information- Public Open Meeting Act poster location was pointed out on the north wall of Council Chambers located at the Village office.
1. Consent Calendar: Items included minutes of the May 20, 2025 regular meeting. Minutes of the June 3, 2025 special meeting, Claims against the village of $ 82473.49. Claims against Utilities of $112099.00. Claims against the Hemingford Street Project Phase 1 of $284435.18. May 2025 Village Financial Statement and Bank Reconciliations. May 2025 Library Report. There was no concerns or questions and all were approved.
Motion By: Hunter, Second by Smith to approve the consent calendar without changes.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
2. Discussion and possible action: Approving Ammie Frost Payroll 06/12/2025 in the amount of $932.25. Frost declared a conflict with regard to Ammie Frost’s Payroll and abstained from voting.
Motion By: Mahoney, Second by Hunter to approve payroll for Ammie Frost in the amount of $932.25.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Smith Wacker
Abstain: Frost
3. Discussion and possible action: Approving Boady Hunter Payroll 06/12/2025 in the amount of $657.43. Hunter declared a conflict with regard to Brody Hunter’s Payroll and abstained from voting.
Motion By: Smith, Second by Frost to approve payroll for Boady Hunter in the amount of $657.43.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Frost, Smith, Wacker
Abstain: Hunter
4. Discussion and possible action: American Legion Street Closures Aug. 15 car show and July 13. Smoker. Margret Hanson the manager of American Legion Post is seeking permission to close the 700 block of Box Butte Ave. for two events; one is a BBQ contest on July 13th and the other is a car show on August 15. Wacker asked if there were any set times for these events. Huss who was presenting on Hanson’s behalf said he had not heard a specific time for sure but thought that it would be 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. as it had been in years past. Hunter said that if it ends up being a different time they could visit the matter later.
Motion By: Hunter Second by Mahoney to approve the closure of the 700 block of Box Butte Ave. on Aug. 15 2025 for a car show and on July 13th 2025 for a BBQ contest.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
5. Open Public Hearing: for Secondary Catering Liquor License for Gus’s Bar @6:04. Discussion was had about the Secondary Catering Liquor License for Gus’s Bar. Hunter asked if that would allow them to cater events around town. Citizen Eric Pehoviack asked who else around town had a license that would allow them to do catering. Huss responded that to his knowledge the only one he knew of was the American Legion.
6. Close Public hearing for Secondary Catering Liquor License for Gus’s Bar.
Motion By: Mahoney Second by Hunter to close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
7. Discussion and possible action: Approval of Secondary Catering Liquor License for Gus’s Bar. No more discussion was had on the matter after closing the public hearing.
Motion By: Mahoney Second by Hunter to approve the Secondary Catering Liquor License for Gus’s Bar.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
8. Discussion and possible action: 2025 Strategic Plan for the Village of Hemingford recap and approval. Huss A copy of the 2025 Strategic Plan meeting was contained in the board packets and all board members were at the Strategic Plan meeting. All board members had time to review the board packet and were in agreement that no changes were necessary.
Motion By: Hunter Second by Mahoney to approve the 2025 strategic plan for the Village of Hemingford.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
9. Discussion and possible action: Ordinance #831 SWANN Trash Rates increase. Swann is wanting to increase their rates Starting July 2025. These rate increases were decided at SWANN’s monthly board meeting. Mahoney wanted to know what the increase would be per household. Huss responded that the increase was 50 cents a month. Resident Trish Klemke asked if this rate included the compost dumpsters. Huss stated that the compost is a complementary service that SWANN provides. This rate was just for the household trash. Huss went to state that there are some new rules for the compost dumpsters that differ from what H & H’s were. Compost dumpsters should only be used for grass and leaves. Any sticks that are smaller than a pop can, can be placed in the household trash. Klemke asked why some residents don’t have compost dumpsters yet. Huss responded that it is a slow process getting compost dumpsters out because many of them that were purchased for H & H need repairs and painted before they can go out, so they are going out as they are completed. Wacker informed Klemke that if she needs a compost dumpster or an additional dumpster, she could talk to the Village Office or call SWANN directly. Klemke expressed concern that there are some individuals that have never got a dumpster after the changeover, but they are still being charged for trash services. Huss stated that those individuals should come to the Village Office and they would adjust the bill accordingly.
Motion By: Mahoney, Second by Hunter to wave the three reading of Ordinance # 831 and to pass and publish Ordinance #831 to increase the SWANN Trash Rates starting July 2025.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
10. Discussion and possible action: Approval of Resolution 2025-04 for Box Butte Co. Fair Parade on August 9th, 2025. Resolution 2025-04 would allow the closure of Niobrara Ave. August 9th, 2025 from the hours of 9.am. to noon for the Box Butte County Fair Parade. There was no questions or concerns discussed on the matter.
Motion By: Frost, Seconded by Hunter to approve Resolution 2025-04.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
11. Discussion and possible action: Approval of Resolution 2025-05 for Handicapped Parking on Box Butte Ave, Wyoming Ave, and Custer St. Resolution 2025-05 would allow the addition of 4 handicap parking spots in the downtown area on Niobrara Ave, Box Butte Ave., and Custer St. It would also allow the addition of two handicapped parking places on Wyoming Ave., in front of Wheatridge Apartments, and on either side of a newly installed ADA ramp. There was minimal discussion on the matter.
Motion By: Smith, second by Mahoney to approve Resolution 2025-04 for Handicap Parking on Box Butte Ave, Wyoming Ave, and Custer St.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
12. Discussion and possible action: Adding Mikayla Smith and Kyle Huss Signature Authorization to bank accounts. New board member Smith, and new Deputy Clerk Huss need to have their Signature Authorization added to the Village’s bank accounts. Wacker thought the matter seemed straight forward and did not require much discussion.
Motion By: Hunter Second by Frost to approve adding Mikayla Smith and Kyle Huss Signature Authorization to bank accounts.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Wacker
Abstain: Smith
13. Administrators Report: Huss presented the Administrator’s report and stated that a stop sign Survey Monkey will go out in June’s Bill. The first bill for SCADA has arrived, $61357.01, and we will be paying it in July (this was pre-approved on last year’s budget). BBCSO reports 27 calls for service, and 15 traffic stops and additional patrols, building checks and school speed patrols. Total interest earned on Street Project CDs at time maturity was $46,035.07. The party in the park that was planned for June 20th will be postponed until the new playground equipment could be installed. The contractor assigned to install the new equipment has not given an approximate time frame yet. The old equipment will be removed by a third-party contractor once a timeline was made available by the installing contractor.
14. Utilities Department Report: Seth Heitz, Utility Supt., presented the utilities report and stated that the old bucket truck sold for $8000. A second summer help employee, Micah Woodbeck, was hired and started. The utility crew repaired a water service on Ogallala Street. The street project is progressing as expected and they are going to proceed south on Ogallala Ave. from their current location. Heitz then informed the Board of an upcoming water tower cleaning that would be taking place the Wednesday and Thursday following the meeting.
15. Discussion and Possible action: Code Enforcement case updates. Code enforcement officer, Cotant, was absent from the meeting so the Board was provided a written report that stated: Case Updates: Open/Working – 24, New – 5, Closed 7, there was one citation is being sent from the Village attorney to the owner of multiple properties, we have had no response to the letters sent by myself or the attorneys, and the properties have had no improvement. The “Yard of the Month” winners will be recognized with the yard sign displayed, as there are no donations currently. June’s winner will be posted at the end of the month and also mentioned at the July board meeting.
16. Discussion and possible action: Accepting Jessi James Storm Restoration Quote of $84,000 to repair 17 different Village Properties. Huss State that the Quote was for 17 different properties not one property as a whole. He also stated that the quote of $84,000 was less than the amount, $93,097.05, the Village was paid by insurance company for the corresponding repairs. Huss also noted that the library roof had already been done last fall by Weathercraft. Between Weathercraft and Jessie James Storm Restoration the project should save the village $8176.49 compared to the insurance pay out.
Motion By: Mahoney, Second by Smith to accept Jessi James Storm Restoration Quote of $ 84,000 to repair 17 different Village Properties.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
17. Public Comment: No Public comments were made.
Motion to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. by Mahoney, Second by Hunter.
Voting Aye: Mahoney, Hunter, Frost, Smith, Wacker
Attest:
Rick Wacker, Chairman
Kyle Huss, Deputy Clerk
17-Jun
Village
American Legion Post #9
Strategic planning meal
$166.92
for approval
Ammie Frost
pool repairs
$47.56
Ass. Supply Company Inc.
pool Chemical
$13,710.46
Auto Value
repairs
$23.78
Bernies Hardware
supplies
$164.63
Bloedorn Lumber Co.
supplies
$8.98
M Box Butte County Treasury
BBCSO agreement
$11,000.00
M/E Bytes Computer Solutions
contract service
$46.77
M Cabins and Clover
office cleaning
$150.00
M Caselle
software support
$447.34
M Century Business Products
copier/printer lease/copy count
$66.25
for approval
M Elan Financial Bank Card
supplies/training
$751.25
for approval
Erin Armstrong
pool training
$1,811.00
HRFPD
MFO/tax levy
$12,745.48
M Hemingford Coop Telephone
phone
$524.98
Huss Auto Repair
repairs
$86.05
J &C Lawn Service
repairs
$17.55
John Deere Financial
supplies
$105.90
Legacy COOP
supplies
$940.27
M/E M29 Technology and Design
MyBoard packet subscription
$200.00
MARC
supplies
$1,045.55
M Mobius
library internet & cameras
$3,687.25
Nebraska total Office
supplies
$130.28
Northwest Pipe
sprinklers
$404.60
M Purchase Power
postage
$100.00
for approval
Rabens Market
supplies
$15.90
Seth Heitz
Vol Ins. Refund
$674.44
for approval
M/E Simmons Olsen Law Firm
pro fees
$1,750.00
M Viaero Wireless
cell phone
$122.79
M WestCo
fuel
$717.77
Payroll
29-May
$11,534.28
Payroll
12-Jun
$19,275.46
Total
$82,473.49
17-Jun
Utilities/Care Center
M Black Hilles Energy
gas
$321.69
for approval
Bryan Grimes
refund
$144.06
M/E Bytes Computer Solutions
computer support
$93.53
M Cabins and Clover
office cleaning
$150.00
M Caselle
software support
$894.66
M Century Business Products
printer/copier lease/copy count
$132.52
for approval
Daves Pharmacy
supplies
$89.81
Desiree Jordan
refund A+ tax shop
$100.00
M Elan Financial Bank Card
repairs/postage
$548.15
for approval
M Hemingford Coop Telephone
phone
$384.38
III Inc.
Backflow gauge Cal.
$166.25
Jamie Blue
refund
$121.67
Jessie James Storm Restoration
HCCC roof
$410.00
Lawson
supplies
$796.50
Legacy Coop
repairs
$5.37
Mebulbs
supplies
$921.28
Municipal Supply Inc.
supplies
$1,660.78
M Ne. Public Health Enviro Lab
water testing
$16.00
for approval
M Nebraska Department of Revenue
sales tax
$6,428.19
for approval
M/E Nebraska Public Power District
purchased power
$25,144.45
Nebraska Rural Water Ass.
Bobby Backflow license
$750.00
Nebraska Water Resources Ass.
Dues
$105.00
One Call Concepts
811
$24.48
Print Express
office supplies
$706.90
M Purchase Power
postage
$200.00
for approval
Rabens Market
supplies
$22.64
Sargent Drilling
Eff. Tests
$1,750.00
M SWANN
trash disposal
$13,093.34
M Verizon Business
AMI SIM card
$40.01
M Viaero Wireless
cell phone
$80.65
M/E VS Hemingford Ne Solar LLC
Solar PPA agreement
$16,731.08
Wesco
supplies/safety equipment
$3,629.69
M WestCo
fuel
$410.60
Payroll
29-May
$17,930.58
Payroll
12-Jun
$18,094.74
Total
$112,099.00
17-Jun
Street Project
MC Schaff and Associates
Pro Fees drawdown #6
$27,338.50
Eric Reichert Insulation & Construction Inc.
street project phase 1 drawdown #6
$155,886.84
Total
$284,435.18
Publish: July 30, 2025
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