VILLAGE OF ELM CREEK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 14, 2026, 7:00 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 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026. Advance Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting of Notice in three public places within the Village 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 7:00 p.m. by calling for the roll with the following members responding: Tanner Tool, Davis Miner, Brian Florell. Absent: Michael Strong. 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 June 18, 2026, and the Claims for the month of July in the amount of $81,131.20. Ayes: Brian, Davis, and Tanner. Nays: none. The motion carried.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
Sergeant Andersen was present. Nothing significant to report. School will be starting soon so they are preparing for that.
AGENDA ITEM #1: Fill the position of Village Board of Trustee Vacancy and administer oath
Tanner made a recommendation to the board to appoint Alex McDaniel to fill the remainder of Kyle Lawrence’s term.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to appoint Alex McDaniel to the board. Ayes: Davis, Tanner and Brian. Nays: None. The motion carried
Alex took the oath and joined the board.
AGENDA ITEM #2 Consider and approve insurance proposals
We put our business insurance out to bid and only received one proposal back from our current provider. Nate Fox from the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) presented their proposal for the 26/27 fiscal year. The cost will be $51,974 if we sign up for a 3-year commitment.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Brian to approve the bid from LARM for the 3-year commitment option. Ayes: Brian, Davis, Tanner, and Alex. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Approve resolution 2026-3 LARM Insurance
Tanner read Resolution 2026-3 in full.
Resolution 2026-3
LEAGUE ASSOCIATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT 2026-27 RENEWAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Village of Elm Creek is a member of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM);
WHEREAS, section 8.10 of the Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the League Association of Risk Management provides that a member may voluntarily terminate its participation in LARM by written notice of termination given to LARM and the Nebraska Director of Insurance at least 90 days prior to the desired termination given to and that members may agree to extend the required termination notice beyond 90 days in order to realize reduced excess coverage costs, stability of contribution rates and efficiency in operation of LARM; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of LARM has adopted a plan to provide contribution credits in consideration of certain agreements by members of LARM as provided in the attached letter.
BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of The Village of Elm Creek, Nebraska, in consideration of the contribution credits provided under the LARM Board’s plan, agrees to:
• Provide written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2029. (180 day and 3-year commitment; 5% discount))
Adopted this 14th day of July 2026.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution 2026-3. Ayes: Brian, Tanner, Davis and Alex. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Consider and approve the Buffalo County Sheriff’s rate increase
The sheriff’s office has asked for a 3% increase raising our contract price from $3,750.93 to $3,863.60. This request is due to their increasing operating costs including gasoline, employee benefits and a substantial increase in healthcare costs.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Brian to approve the 3% rate increase. Ayes: Brian, Tanner, Davis, and Alex. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Consider and approve the CD renewal at FirsTier Bank
Our CD is set to renew at the end of this month. We can renew for 6 months at a rate of 3.7% or 12 months at a rate of 3.8%. It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to renew the CD for 6 months. Ayes: Brian, Tanner, Davis and Alex. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #6: Consider and approve The Crick Restaurant & Bar for an SDL at the Buffalo Stampede Saturday August 22, 2026.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to approve an SDL for The Crick Restaurant & Bar.
Ayes: Brian, Tanner, Davis, and Alex. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Consider and approve the street closure for The Crick Restaurant & Bar street dance on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 4:00pm to 1:00am. The 100 block of N Tyler St.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Brian to approve the street closure for the dance August 22, 2026. Ayes: Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #8: Consider and approve the carnival location for Buffalo Stampede
The Stampede Committee wanted to know what side of the park would be best for the carnival. It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Davis to have the carnival set up on the east side of the park in the parking lot. Ayes: Brian, Tanner, Davis, and Alex. Nays: None. The motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #9: Consider and approve the street closure for the parade route on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9:30am to 11:00am.
It was moved by Tanner and seconded by Alex to approve the street closure for the parade route. McComb Street from Calkins to Potter and Potter Avenue from McComb Street to Tyler Street and Tyler Street from Potter Avenue to Elm Avenue. Ayes: Brian, Tanner, Davis, and Alex. Nays: None. The motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Dusty gave an overview of the 26-27 budget. Items he highlighted were a 15% increase in employee insurance benefits and an $85K increase in our Municipal Equalization Funds. He also discussed our current bond debt and when we will have them paid off.
Dusty will be holding a meeting with our finance committee in the next couple weeks.
Johnson Service Company came out and cleaned out our sewer line from the park.
We have only issued 1 fence permit this month.
The Clinic is having an open house on July 15.
Figgins Construction is working on the streets this week.
We sold the grasshopper mower at Adam Marshall’s auction for $6300.
We are going to purchase some bulk cold patch from North Platte to fill potholes.
Pool has been busy this year.
As part of his Village Board duties, Alex will be on the Street Committee and the Village Agency Board.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Adjournment
All agenda items having been considered, it was moved by Alex and seconded by Brian to adjourn this Regular Meeting. Ayes: Tanner, Brian, Davis, and Alex. Nays: none. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm.
July 2026 Claims
To Whom
Wages $31,189.22
FICA $8,257.32
State Income Tax Withholding $1,113.13
Principal Financial – Employee $1,655.27
Principal Financial – Employer $750.35
BCBS-Employee Health $1,566.70
BCBS – Employee Dental $88.42
BCBS-Employer Health/Dental $5,526.57
Guardian – Vision Employee $18.42
Guardian – Vision Employer $54.30
Guardian – Life & AD&D $34.00
Guardian – Employee Voluntary $276.38
AFLAC – Employee Voluntary $247.80
A.S.A.P. Express $40.00
Bank of America $1,653.50
Black Hills Energy $1,653.88
Buffalo Cty Sheriff Dept $3,750.93
Buffalo Outdoor Power $87.90
CHS Inc $837.26
Comfy Bowl $52.50
Deluxe Business $219.72
Depository Trust $2,117.50
DeWald Deaver L’Heureux Law Firm $1,171.20
DHHS $15.00
DPPD $42.37
Eakes $210.06
Elm Creek Ball Club $68.97
Fosters Family Foods $316.00
Great Plains Communications $277.54
James Griffith $130.00
Skylar Gronewold $125.00
Hometown Leasing $135.83
Integrated Security Solutions $827.00
John Deere Financial $53.16
Municipal Supply $385.30
NAPA Auto Parts $263.95
NE Dept of Revenue $1,466.14
NPPD $5,000.21
One Call Concepts $13.90
Post Office $534.63
Ravenna Sanitation $8,291.40
Elijah Stone $180.00
Tractor Supply $178.78
Village Center Agency $253.69
TOTAL $81,131.20
