VILLAGE OF ELM CREEK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2025, 7:00PM
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 7:00p.m. on May 15, 2025. 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. Davis Miner called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. by calling for the roll with the following members responding: Brian Florell, Michael Strong, and Davis Miner. Absent: Tanner Tool and Kyle Lawrence. Davis 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 Davis and seconded by Brian to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the minutes of the Regular Meetings on May 15,2025, and the Claims for the month of June in the amount of $134,544.15. Ayes: Brian, Davis, and Michael. Nays: none. The motion carried.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
Sgt Hall reported they had 181 hours of coverage in the month of May. Citations issued 3, Warning issued 18 and parking warnings 6. Nothing else to report.
PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE CRICK RESTAURANT & BAR LLC dba THE CRICK RESTAURANT & BAR
Davis opened the Public Hearing at 7:04pm and asked if anyone had any questions or comments. Hearing no questions or comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:05pm. Motion to close by Davis and seconded by Michael. Ayes: Brian, Michael, and Davis. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #1: Discussion & recommendation on the application of the Class C Liquor License for the Crick Restaurant & Bar LLC dba The Crick Restaurant & Bar
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Michael to recommend the application of the Class C Liquor License.
Ayes: Brian, Michael, and Davis. Nays: None. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM #2: Consider and approve Ordinance 2025-22 An ordinance relating to the regulations of businesses; to add a chapter on Mobile Food Vendors generally; to require a Mobile Food Vendor Permit; to provide for Mobile Food Vendor Fees; to allow for suspension and revocation of permit; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide an effective date.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Brian to suspend the statutory rule requiring that ordinances be read on 3 separate occasions so that ordinance 2025-22 might be introduced and adopted at the same meeting. Ayes: Michael, Davis, and Brian. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Davis introduced Ordinance 2025-22 and made a motion to approve with a second by Michael. Ayes: Davis, Michael, Brian. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Consider and approve amending the current comprehensive fee schedule to include the Mobile Food Vendor Permit Fees
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Brian to amend the current fee schedule to include the fees for the Mobile Food Vendor Permits. Ayes: Michael, Brian, and Davis. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Consider and approve by Resolution 2025-3 the library having a book sale during Buffalo Stampede.
Davis read Resolution 2025-3 in full. A complete copy is available in pamphlet form at the Village Office.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Brian to approve Resolution 2025-3. Ayes: Michael, Brian, and Davis. Nays: None. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The election for the sales tax increase will be held the same day as the county’s Law Enforcement Center election.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Figgins will be starting street maintenance on July 14. Waiting on TL Sund to let us know when they will start the McComb St project. The park pathways project was completed, and it looks great.
Building permits issued this month include a garage, addition, fence, and business sign.
Volleyball starts this weekend. Budget season is upon us. Our Municipal Equalization funds are down $54,000. Dusty has reached out to our accounting team to find out why.
We are all set to release lagoon water at the farm as soon as the renters are ready.
It was moved by Davis to go into Executive Session at 7:27pm to discuss personnel issues. Came out of Executive Session at 7:34pm.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Adjournment
All agenda items having been considered, it was moved by Brian and seconded by Michael to adjourn this Regular Meeting. Ayes: Davis, Michael, and Brian. Nays: none. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:34p.m.
