Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting February 12, 2015
4:30 P.M.

The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the Community Center on February 12, 2015. Visitors signing in were Dale Wolf, Rev. Gary Fugman, Ellen Olson, Ryan Chytka, Sally Santos, &Pete Santos.
1) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-here, Loretta Kellogg-here, Bob Richards-here, Margaret Tolby-here, Alta Wolf-here. 2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Loretta Kellogg-yes, Bob Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Alta Wolf-yes.
3) Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous months minutes.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Loretta Kellogg-yes, Bob Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Alta Wolf-yes.
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
All were present
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES

1) Police Monthly Report- A. Police Applications- The Village received two police applications that were reviewed by the board. Both applicants are not certified in the state of Nebraska. One of the applicants was present, Ryan Chytka, if chosen he would look into using a grant from the Veterans Affair. Ryan served 5 years in the Marine Corp being honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Wolf made a motion that they go into executive session to discuss this and Kellogg seconded the motion Roll Call Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolin-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes. Time 4:34. Richards made the motion to come out of executive session. was seconded by Bolln, Roll call: Kellogg- yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes. Wolf motion to table this until the March meeting to give the boards member that have not met this young man an opportunity to get to know him and we will make a decision in the March meeting and this was seconded by Richards. Roll call Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes.

2) Light Monthly Report- Wolf reported that there were several utility bills that were taking care that were let go and were catching them up. Wolf reported that there are 2 proposals from Gary Fugman, and one of them is that Gary and Sharon will purchase three Caretaker LED Roadway Luminaries without globes to be installed at 2nd Avenue & 14th Street, 3rd Avenue & 14th Street, and 304 E 15th Street. This will be installed by the city workers at no cost to the city. Wolf motioned that we accept this gift and this was seconded by Bolln Roll Call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes. His second proposal is a signed petition from the residents on Riverview Drive stating that they wish not to have utility poles put on their street, they wish to keep it dark. Wolf stated that she asked Ryan Chytka if he were the officer in Decatur what he thought about policing Riverfront Drive if it was dark. Ryan stated that he thought that it would make it more difficult to police that area, and that the lights would act as a deterrent. Wolf recommended we table it. Gary Fugman came to the table and discussed this matter with the board. Wolf motioned to table, seconded by Kellogg, Roll Call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes. Gary Fugman left a check with the Clerk for the three lights he is purchasing for the village.

3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- Richards reported nothing- and the Phelps problem is on their property so it is their responsibility and that it was a call by the boys.

4) Park Monthly Report-Tolby reported no rentals through the winter and the time is getting near when we will need to clean the areas to prepare for the spring, there is no grass to be mowed at this time. Kellogg asked if the area needed to be shut off with the chain and Richard replied that it has been done for years.

5) Street Monthly Report- Bolln reported that there was a lot of snow and the our guys took good care of it. Loretta received many phones call saying thank to the guys that cleared the snow and the slush.

6) Recycling Monthly Report- it was reported that the recycling will be taken to Tekamah, Dansco is going to furnish a semi to haul it down at no charge.

6) OLD BUSINESS None

7) NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution #141 Check signer
Wolf introduced Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer
Kellogg asked the clerk to read Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer Clerk Read Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer

WHEREAS: The Village of Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska, has appointed a Village Clerk. and

WHEREAS: It is required that all Village checks be signed by the Board Chairman and one non-Board Member

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska by majority vote that Ann Chytka is hereby authorized to sign all checks as may be required in the processing and payment of the Village’s payroll and other liabilities.

Wolf moved that Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer be passed.
Tolby second the motion
Kellogg Shall Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer be passed and adopted by roll call Clerk Roll call- Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes
Kellogg- Motion carried
Date: February 12th, 2015 Loretta Kellogg

Chairman

ATTEST: Ann Chytka Village Clerk

2. Snowmobile in private yard- Bob Hadcock-Kellogg will visit with Bob Hadcock about having snowmobiles going through his yard to see if the matter is resolved.

3. Community Survey- Kellogg would like the community survey to go out to see what is important to the community, to see what their concerns are, suggestions, ideas and Kellogg feels that their feedback is more important than signing a name. Kellogg wishes that they will all send them back.

Kellogg made a motion that the survey be sent out with this month’s utility bills
seconded by Wolf
Roll call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes
4. Hansen Pest Control- Fogging for mosquitoes The clerk received a call from Hansen Pest Control

asking if the village was going to continue using their service this year. The price will remain the same. There was discussion. Kellogg made a motion to table this until next meeting while the clerk gets further information. Seconded by Tolby Roll call- Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Tolby-yes
8) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLAIMS:

1) Claims preapproved by Bolln, Wolf, and Tolby

2) Motion to Approve Claims as Submitted Tolby 2nd Bolln Roll Call: Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes.

Are there any questions from the audience? None

9) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING Wolf 2nd Richards

ADJOURNMENT TIME 5:21 P.M.

Ann Chytka Village Clerk

Loretta Kellogg Chairman