VILLAGE OF ELM CREEK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 22, 2023, 7:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Elm Creek Village Board of Trustees was convened in open and public session at the Elm Creek Village Center, 535 W. Boyd Avenue, Elm Creek, Nebraska at 7:30 p.m. on June 22, 2023. Advance Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting of Notice in three public places within the Village and publication in the Beacon Observer, as shown in the Certificate of Posting affixed to these minutes. Advance Notice was simultaneously given to the Chairman and all members of the Board of Trustees and their acknowledgment of receipt of Notice and the agenda are affixed to these minutes. Tanner Tool called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m. by calling for the roll with the following members responding: Davis Miner, Michael Strong, Tanner Tool, Mike Brown and Kyle Lawrence. Absent: None. Tanner announced that in accordance with Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available for review and is posted on the east wall of the meeting room.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 25, 2023, and Claims for the month of June in the amount of $179,048.80. Ayes: Kyle, Mike, Davis, Michael and Tanner Nays: None The motion carried.
SHERIFF’S REPORT: No report was given.
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM #1: DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: Consider and approve ordinance 2023-3; An ordinance relating to Village Board Meetings; to change the time of the regular meeting; to provide for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for an effective date of this ordinance.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to suspend the statutory rule requiring that ordinances be read on 3 separate occasions, so that Ordinance 2023-3 might be introduced, read by title 3 times and adopted at the same meeting. Ayes: Michael, Mike, Tanner, Davis and Kyle Nays: None The motion carried.
Ordinance 2023-3: An ordinance relating to Village Board Meetings; to change the time of the regular meeting; to provide for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for an effective date of this ordinance.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to approve Ordinance 2023-2 changing the Regular Meeting date and time to the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Ordinance will be effective July 1, 2023. Ayes: Kyle, Mike, Davis, Michael and Tanner Nays: None The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #2: DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: Consider and approve Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Police Services Contract
The current contract said that a Deputy must live in the Village of Elm Creek. This was changed to they may live in the Village of Elm Creek. If either party wishes to terminate the contract, they must give a six (6) month written notice. Any rate change negotiations must be received by July 15th of the current calendar year, or they will remain the same as the preceding year.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded Mike by to approve the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Police Services Contract. Ayes: Mike, Davis, Kyle, Tanner and Michael Nays: None The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #3: DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: Consider and approve the 5% rate increase request by the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Michael to approve the 5% rate increase request by the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office. Ayes: Michael, Kyle, Mike, Tanner and Davis Nays: None The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #4: DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: Consider and approve adding dental and vision insurance coverage to the Employee Benefits
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Kyle to approve adding dental and vision insurance coverage to the Employee Benefits package. Ayes: Kyle, Michael, Tanner, Davis and Mike Nays: None The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #5: DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: Consider and approve an SDL for Coons Saloon at the Buffalo Stampede Street Dance on Saturday, August 19, 2023
Kim Coons requested permission for an SDL so they could hold a dance in front of the Saloon as they have in years past. The SDL would allow them to have a beer garden until 1:00am.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Kyle to approve the SDL for Coons Saloon. Ayes: Tanner, Kyle, Mike, Michael and Davis Nays: None The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #6: DISCUSSION/ACTION RE: Buffalo Stampede Discussion
Tanner is getting bids from Rock It as well as a place in Lexington for bouncy houses. There will be no fireworks this year. ECVFD will be hosting their BBQ Competition. The committee for the Stampede has not met yet but they hope to soon.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Dusty reported that he has had quite a few fence and shed permits this past month. July 16 NPPD has a planned power outage for the Village from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. July 20 – 21 the EPA will be here to go over their assessment of the Red Top lot. The Mill Street return project will begin sometime after July 14th. South Tyler Street return is to be completed by October 1 but we are not sure when it will begin. Dan Jensen completed the street patching and crack filling this week. Dusty has talked to a couple of folks about fixing the outfield at the ballfield. We need to grade and reseed as there are some ruts and low spots. We are in the process of fixing the sidewalk by the Library and adding dog waste stations at the park.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Adjournment
All agenda items having been considered, it was moved by Michael and seconded by Mike to adjourn this Regular Meeting. Ayes: Mike, Michael, Tanner, Davis and Kyle . Nays: none. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:14p.m.
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Chairman-Elm Creek Village Board
ATTEST:
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Amy Gillming, Village Clerk
