VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2024 6:30 PM The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Arlington, Nebraska, was held at the Arlington Village Hall at 245 N 2nd Street, Arlington, NE. Paul Krause called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Roll call was taken as follows: Travis Kraemer, Present; Scott Pokorny, Present; Jeremy Hansen, Present; Jason Wiese, Present; Paul Krause, Present. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in the Arlington Citizen, a designated method for giving notice as shown by the Affidavit of Publication attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given to the Village Board members and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. The availability of the agenda was communicated in advance notice and in the notice to the Board of Trustees of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. Paul Krause noted the posting of the Open Meetings Act as posted on the wall at the entrance to the Conference Room. Travis Kraemer moved to approve the consent agenda. Scott Pokorny seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Consent agenda items approved: Approval of monthly claims: 12 Points Technology, IT, $906.00; Amber Blanc, swim lesson reimbursement, $40.00; Amber Hansen, swim lesson reimbursement, $40.00; Aqua-Chem, swimming pool chemicals, $681.85; Fastwyre, telephone/internet, $466.66; Bauer Built, tractor tire replacement, $938.69; Black Hills, gas, $254.18; Bomgaars, street maintenance supplies, $101.41; Cassandra Rolland, swim lesson reimbursement, $60.00; Fremont Dept of Utilities, sewer service, $18,845.69; Demco, library books, $56.21; Eagle Auto Repair, Dodge pickup tires, $843.20; Econo Signs, swimming pool sign, $82.19; EFTPS, FED/FICA Tax, $11,212.82; Elizabeth Kennemer, swim lesson reimbursement, $40.00; Enterprise Media, legal notices, $39.08; Jelinek Hardware, park maintenance supplies, $140.96; Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce, membership dues, $350.00; Fuelman, fuel, $871.52; Ingram, library books, $569.89; Iowa Pump Works, service pumps, $3,504.26; JEO Consulting, construction observations and admin & staking fees, Pay Application 1 for Graham Construction, $776,975.88; John Morrison, swim meet reimbursement, $25.00; Jovi Mumme, swim lesson reimbursement, $40.00; Kelsey Dillon, swim lesson reimbursement, $80.00; Kenzie Bovill, swim lesson reimbursement, $40.00; Knudsen Oil, fuel, $284.77; Larsen International, vehicle maintenance parts, $114.21; Leage of Ne Municipality, membership dues, $5,339.00; Lucas Wood, swim lesson reimbursement, $80.00; Menards, water dept, parks, streets, shop maintenance supplies, $666.10; Midwest Alarm Services, annual service fees, $417.00; Midwest Right of Way, ROW acquisition fees, $8,372.01; National Financial Services, retirement, $601.60; NE Dept of Revenue, state withholding & sales tax, $5,788.68; NE Unemployment, state unemployment, $54.10; O’Reilly First Call, streets/vehicle maintenance supplies, $264.14; One Call Concepts, locates, $55.50; OPPD, electric, $9,245.16; P&H Electric, motor for swimming pool pump, $2,709.00; PeopleService, water operating service, $11,205.00; Principal, life insurance, $197.89; Sheila Bracht, author visit reimbursement from library private funds, $95.00; Sherwin Williams, paint for street maintenance, $667.25; Thiele Geotech, concrete samples & testing for 2023 Street Improvement Project, $6,998.00; Tim Sheets, swim lesson reimbursement, $80.00; League of Ne Municipalities Utilities Section, membership dues, $643.00; Verizon Wireless, cellphones, $211.61; VISA, library private funds, books & magnifying glasses, $304.48; VISA, splash pad and parks maintenance supplies, office supplies, $186.69; Capital One/Walmart, swimming pool concessions, $521.07; Washington County Sheriff, police, $6,493.76; Waste Connections, trash, $507.47; West E Con, east well VFD replacement, $13,750.57; Payroll, $43,683.01; TOTAL = $936,741.65. Approval of Pay Application No. 1 from JEO for Graham Construction in the amount of $757,606.48. Approval of monthly claims for payment from Library: Amazon, books, magnifying glasses, $231.05; Canva Pro Subscription, $120.00. Approval of 2025 season swimming pool family pass & private swim lesson pass for Fire Department Auxiliary fundraiser 9/28/2024. Approval of SDL from Fire Department Auxiliary for 9/28/2024. Scott Pokorny moved to approve the minutes from the 7/15/2024 regular board meeting and 8/12/2024 special board meeting – budget planning. Jeremy Hansen seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Discussion and possible approval of quote to replace auditorium windows was tabled for September’s regular board meeting. Discussion about fence regulations and possible first reading for Ordinance 681, amendment to Ordinance 391 was tabled for September’s regular board meeting. Jeremy Hansen motioned to approve a quote from Cargoz Construction LLC in an amount not to exceed $11,400.00 for sidewalk repairs at 205 N 2nd Street. Scott Pokorny seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Discussion about corporate centerline split between Washington County and Village of Arlington on Bell Street was tabled for September’s regular meeting. The board discussed repairs for the alley behind the Vet’s Club. Rock was added the morning of 8/19/2024. The board reviewed the 1- & 6-Year Plan for FY 2024-25. Requested changes were noted, Clerk to follow up with Street Superintendent. Jason Wiese moved to introduce and approve Resolution 08192024, Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2024. Travis Kraemer seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. The board discussed budgeting for radar speed signs on the east and west ends of Bell Street. Discussion and possible approval to submit a 60-day notice to Arlington Public Schools and Washington County Fairgrounds to not renew the Baseball Complex Interlocal agreement was tabled for September’s regular board meeting. Jason Wiese motioned to approve the agreement for budget preparation services by Ric Ortmeier CPA for FY 2024-25 budget. Scott Pokorny seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Jason Wiese motioned to introduce and approve Resolution 08192024A, Village clerk/Treasurer Job Description update to handbook. Scott Pokorny seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Jason Wiese motioned to introduce and approve Resolution 08192024B, Village Deputy Clerk Job Description added to handbook. Jeremy Hansen seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Scott Pokorny motioned to enter executive session to discuss Ordinance 678. Jason Wiese seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Executive session was entered at 7:48PM. No action was taken. The board exited executive session at 8:19PM. Jason Wiese motioned to re-enter regular session. Scott Pokorny seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Jeremy Hansen moved for adjournment. Scott Pokorny seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken; 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. Kate Robertson Village Clerk/Treasurer ZNEZ AC 08-30-24
