Beat the Heat at Oakland’s Pool
July 20, 2014 Leave a comment
The heat is on! And, the Oakland pool is the place to be! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Craig Parish Holds Outside Service
July 20, 2014 Leave a comment
The Craig Parish took advantage of the beautiful weather and held Sunday worship service followed by a picnic in the Craig Park last Sunday, July 13.
Enjoying the service were: Russell Lang, Ellen Eriksen, Jim Skinner, Keith Eriksen, Susan Skinner and David Eriksen.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.
Thousands Visit Nebraska National Parks
July 19, 2014 1 Comment
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that the nearly 258,000 visitors to Nebraska’s national parks in 2013 spent $11.7 million and supported 177 jobs in the state.
“The national parks of Nebraska attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year from across the country and around the world,” said Patricia Trapp, acting director of NPS’s Midwest Region, which includes Nebraska and 12 more states. “Whether it’s a day trip of a long family vacation, they come for a great experience — and they end up spending a little money along the way, too. This new report confirms that national park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service. This reality makes parks tourism an important factor in Nebraska’s economy as well. It’s a result we all can support.”
Nebraska’s national parks are Homestead National Monument of America, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, the Niobrara National Scenic River and the Missouri National Recreational River.
The peer-reviewed NPS visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas, Christopher Huber and Lynne Koontz of the National Park Service. The national report shows $14.6 billion of direct spending by 273.6 million park visitors in “gateway” communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported more about 237,000 jobs nationally — 197,000 them in park gateway communities — and had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $26.5 billion.
The 2013 national economic benefit figures differ from the 2012 results, which were reported earlier this year. In 2012, Nebraska’s national parks attracted 304,000 visitors who spent $13.2 million supporting 200 jobs in the state. The authors of the report said the 16-day government shutdown in October 2013 accounted for most of the national decline in park visitation. The economists also cited inflation adjustments for differences between visitation and visitor spending, jobs supported and overall effect on the U.S. economy.
According to the national report, most park visitor spending was for lodging (30.3 percent), food and beverages (27.3 percent), gas and oil (12.1 percent), and admissions and fees (10.3 percent). Souvenirs and other expenses accounted for the remaining 10 percent. Nationally, the largest jobs categories supported by visitor spending were restaurants and bars (50,000 jobs) and lodging (38,000 jobs).
The 2013 Visitor Spending Effects Report can be found at http://www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/docs/NPSVSE2013_final_nrss.pdf. To learn more about economics within the National Park Service, please visit http://www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/economics.cfm.
To learn more about Nebraska’s national parks and how the National Park Service works with communities in the state to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/nebraska.
Tomato Problems
July 19, 2014 Leave a comment
By John Wilson
Extension Educator
John Wilson
Nothing is more frustrating to the home gardener than to watch their tomatoes slowly ripen, only to discover the bottom of the fruit has turned black and started to decay.
Blossom-end rot is a serious disorder of tomato, pepper, and eggplant. Growers often are distressed to notice that a dry sunken decay has developed on the blossom end (opposite the stem) of many fruit, especially the first fruit of the season. This nonparasitic disorder can be very damaging, with losses of 50% or more in some years.
The symptoms of blossom end rot on tomato and eggplant usually begins as a small water-soaked area at the blossom end of the fruit. This may appear while the fruit is green or during ripening. As the lesion develops, it enlarges, becomes sunken and turns black and leathery. In severe cases, it may completely cover the lower half of the fruit, becoming flat or concave. Secondary pathogens commonly invade the lesion, often resulting in complete destruction of the infected fruit.
On peppers, the affected area appears tan, and is sometimes mistaken for sunscald, which is white. Secondary molds often colonize the affected area, resulting in a dark brown or black appearance. Blossom end rot also occurs on the sides of the pepper fruit near the blossom end.
Blossom-end rot is not caused by a parasitic organism but is a physiologic disorder associated with a low concentration of calcium in the fruit. Calcium is required in relatively large concentrations for normal cell growth. When a rapidly growing fruit is deprived of necessary calcium, the tissues break down, leaving the characteristic dry, sunken lesion at the blossom end.
Blossom-end rot is induced when demand for calcium exceeds supply. This may result from low calcium levels or high amounts of competitive cations in the soil, drought stress, or excessive soil moisture fluctuations which reduce uptake and movement of calcium into the plant, or rapid, vegetative growth due to excessive nitrogen fertilization.
There are several things you can do to manage blossom end rot:
- Maintain the soil pH around 6.5. Liming will supply calcium and will increase the ratio of calcium ions to other competitive ions in the soil.
- Use nitrate nitrogen as the fertilizer nitrogen source. Ammoniacal nitrogen may increase blossom-end rot as excess ammonium ions reduce calcium uptake. Avoid over-fertilization as side dressings during early fruiting, especially with ammoniacal forms of nitrogen.
- Avoid drought stress and wide fluctuations in soil moisture by using mulches and/or irrigation. Plants generally need about one inch of moisture per week from rain or irrigation for proper growth and development.
- Foliar applications of calcium, which are often advocated, are of little value because of poor absorption into the plant and movement to the fruit where it is needed.
If your tomatoes have blossom end rot and it hasn’t damaged the whole tomato, you can remove the damaged portion of the tomato and eat the rest. It does not affect the edibility of the rest of the fruit.
For more information on blossom end rot, contact your local UNL Extension office.
Entry Deadlines for Burt County Fair and Pie Day II
July 18, 2014 Leave a comment
Static Exhibit Pre-entry deadline for County Fair
If you haven’t turned in your list of exhibits for the 4-H Building at the fair as well as rabbits, poultry and companion animal entries, please due NOW! They are due Monday, July 21 and Sharon needs time to enter each one of them in the computer so an entry tag is ready when you bring your exhibits to the fair. If you have any questions please call the UNL Extension Office at 402-374-2929.
County Fair Club Livestock Entry Forms & Horse Entries Due July 25
Burt County Horse exhibitors need to have their county fair horse entries in the Extension Office by July 25. ALSO this is the deadline for all 4-H Livestock Clubs to submit their club entries. 4-H members MUST enter through their 4-H Club, so make sure you call your leader if they don’t have a meeting planned to collect this information. All livestock entry fees are also due at that time and one check from the club is preferred. Call 402-374-2929 if you have questions.
PIE DAY II – Saturday, July 26
96 apple, rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb pies were made at Pie Day I, but if you like cherry, peach or apricot pie or the frozen fruit cups, please plan to help at Pie Day II
on Saturday, July 26. Pie Day II will be held in Oakland at the Vet’s Building on Main Street starting at 8:00 a.m. Help of all ages including 4-H members, parents, grandparents, other relatives, friends and curious passer-bys are welcome to help. Whether you’ve ever made a pie or just like visiting with old friends or making new ones, this is the place to be.
“4-H Flashback at the Fair”
The Burt County 4-H Council is again challenging you to dig through your old photos to display in the 4-H Kitchen during the county fair. Last year the topic was you with your tractor…this year we’re calling it “4-H Flashback!” We want pictures of you, your 4-H Club and/or your family members as 4-H members.
It doesn’t just have to be Burt County 4-H either as many of us are transplants! Make a copy of the picture (5×7 or 8×10 are great to look at) label it with who, what, when and where the photo was taken and bring it to the fair, or to the Extension Office before the fair.
This fits well with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith Lever Act which established Cooperative Extension across the nation. Be part of the “4-H Flashback” at the fair.
4-H Fairbook On-line
The 2014 edition of the Burt county Fairbook is available online at http://burt.unl.edu/fairbook so check it out. We are also on the WEB. “Like” us at: www.facebook.com/BurtCountyNE4H and/or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BurtCountyNE4H. This is where you will find the latest information. Check it out!
County Fair Phone Number: If you need to reach someone at the livestock office or the 4-H Kitchen the phone number is the same as last year…402-685-4321.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
4-H Rocket Launch
July 18, 2014 Leave a comment
If you’ve ever attended a 4-H Rocket Launch Contest, you probably never experienced a perfect night for it like it was Wednesday, July 16. Calm, comfortably cool and partly cloudy a perfect evening for a rocket launch. And perfect it was. Every 4-H member had their rocket take off on the first attempt! No second or third launch attempts and the stress that goes with them. Of course the ribbon placing’s also put them in the perfect category and the judges, Dorothy and Caleb Schmidt had to be very picky to select the top two for Champion and Reserve Champion.
Back Row: Brayden Anderson, Lyons; Layne Miller of Lyons; Elise Anderson of Lyons; Michael Bracht of West Point
Front row: Caleb Schlichting, Lyons; Miranda Bracht, West Point; Eli Schlichting and Andrew Schlichting, both of Lyons.
Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.
Eli Schlichting of Lyons was the only Clover Kid participating in the contest and he garnered a Clover Kid ribbon for his launch.
Champion honors went to Brayden Anderson of Lyons with Reserve Champion going to Caleb Schlichting of Lyons. Also winning purple ribbons were: Layne Miller of Lyons, Elise Anderson, Lyons; Michael Bracht of West Point, Andrew Schlichting of Lyons and Miranda Bracht of West Point.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
Village of Decatur Special Meeting Minutes
July 18, 2014 Leave a comment
Village Board of Decatur
Special Board Meeting
July 17, 2014
4:30 P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in special session at 4:30 P.M. at the Community Center on July 17, 2014. The guest signing in was Alta Wolf. Guests not signing in were Jaime Bacon with Burt County Insurance and Kay Kellogg with K&H Insurance.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Jim Nicola.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Robert Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-absent.
Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Robert Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes.
Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes:
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Robert Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes.
Excusing Board members not attending:
Stephanie Warren had to work. Richards made a motion to excuse Warren. Tolby seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Bolln-yes, Richards-yes. Tolby-yes.
NEW BUSINESS
Health & Life Insurance Bids. All board members reviewed the Insurance bids. Bolln made a motion to accept the BluePride Plus Option 101 Gold Plan health insurance, and life Insurance from Burt County Insurance for a period of one year. Richards seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Richards-yes. The employees pay for their own dental and vision insurance, so they can decide who they want to be their policy carrier for this part of insurance.
ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Alta Wolf asked why the board went with the policy they chose. Jim Nicola replied it was felt that this was a better policy.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING
Motion Bolln 2nd Richards
Adjournment Time 4:33 P.M
_________________
Jim Nicola, Chairman
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Joyce McCullock, Village Clerk
Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
July 17, 2014 1 Comment
The Burt County Board of Supervisors met July 8, 2014, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present: Clifford Morrow, Gerald Newill, David Schold, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.
The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rollins, seconded by Newill, all voting aye. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open meeting Act was posted on the wall.
Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, the agenda was approved as amended with the addition of approval for the Chairman to sign the Subgrant Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Children and Family Services Child Support Enforcement, all voting aye.
Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff, Abby Surber, Michele Quick, Sarah Freidel, Joni Renshaw, Karen Grass, Marilyn Andersen, Carroll Welte, Robert Richardson, Vincent Treinen, Ed Knott, Jeremiah Penn, Danny Ostransky, Jeremy Cruise, Brady Ray, Jim Avilla and Kevin Petersen.
The Board then heard presentations from two technology service providers, Applied Connective Technologies and Right Tech Computer Solutions. Representatives from both companies then answered questions from the Board as well as officials.
Shortly after 10:00 Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith opened the following bids for three new trucks for the Road Department:
I-State Cornhusker Mack Omaha Truck NMC Cat
#1-148,729.94 135,994.00 122,483.00 132,263.00 143,469.00
#2-139,455.00 129,476.00 119,482.00 126,761.00 132,481.98
#3-191,025.00 191,290.00 191,779.00 190,559.00 201,521.63
479,209.94 456,760.00 433,744.00 449,583.00 477,472.61
All of the bids include trade-ins on all three trucks.
Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board accepted the low bid from Mack in the amount of $433,744.00, all voting aye.
Board Member Schold offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #2014-16
WHEREAS there is a balance of $35,069.29 in the E-911 account;
AND WHEREAS the Burt County Board of Supervisors has earmarked this monies for the purchase of new equipment and upgrades to the 911 system;
AND WHEREAS this is in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by the Public Service Commission.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that the $35,069.29 in the E-911 account be earmarked for the purchase of new equipment and upgrades to the 911 system.
DATED the 8th day of July, 2014.
ATTEST:MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN
BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Board Member Rollins seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, all voting aye.
At 11:00 A.M. the Board went out of their regular meeting and into Board of Equalization. After the Board of Equalization meeting and lunch, the Board reconvened in regular session at 1:15 P.M.
Motion was made by Schold to accept Applied Connective Technologies as the County’s technology service provider for the next year, beginning August 1, 2014. Motion was seconded by Brummond, all voting aye.
The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of Fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for June as well as the Sheriff’s Quarterly Reports and the Treasurer’s Six-Month Report were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Schold, all voting aye.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Connealy, all voting aye.
Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $508,294.29 were approved upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Newill, all voting aye.
Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, Chairman Morrow signed the Subgrant Agreement between the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Children and Family Services Child Support Enforcement and Burt County, all voting aye.
At 1:20 P.M. the Board reviewed the budget requests for the 2014-2015 fiscal year and met with officials to discuss their budgets.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 3:50 P.M. until 9:00 A.M. July 30, 2014.
ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN
BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.
OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK
July 8, 2014
TEKAMAH NE 68061
The Burt County Board of Equalization met this date as called by the Chairman with all members present: Clifford Morrow, Gerald Newill, Dave Schold, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.
The Board convened at 11:00 A.M. to consider Property Valuation Protests.
Visiting the Board were Joni Renshaw, Dan Magill and Pamela Thomsen.
Assessor Joni Renshaw presented documentation of assessment practices and procedures and asked that it be made a part of each session of the County Board of Equalization and a part of the record of each protest by reference for the proceedings.
After meeting with Pamela Thomsen, representing East Meadows Sr. Apartments, the Board considered the following protests from the people who did not choose to appear: Dale Hansen (3), Donald Gingles, Lloyd Lindquist, Larry S. Jackson, Gerald R. Paulsen (2), Ann M. Loftis, Doug and Diane Schlickbernd, Tony and Janet Mathis, and Judy C. Davis.
Hearings were held and recorded, with final decisions to be made on July 22, 2014.
The meeting adjourned at 11:57 A.M. until July 22, 2014 at 9:00 A.M.
ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD MORROW, CHAIRMAN
BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION
These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.
Ricketts Comments on Border Situation
July 16, 2014 Leave a comment
Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Pete Ricketts today commented on the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and news reports indicating 200 children who entered the country illegally have been sent to Nebraska.
“What we’re seeing now are the real-life consequences of an unsecured border and unilateral presidential action that’s motivated more by politics than sound policy,” Ricketts said. “The federal government needs to work with the states immediately to ensure children’s safety and safe return back home to their families.”
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman said Friday that federal officials have refused his request for information regarding the identity of the children and where they may have been placed.
Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2014 Leave a comment
Village Board of Decatur
Regular Meeting
July 10, 2014
4:30 P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on July 10, 2014.
Guests signing in were Alta Wolf, Adele Phillips, Kay Kellogg , Debbie Sorenson, Steve Shonkwiler, Scott Johnson, and Nico Hardeman. Guest not signing in was Misti Johnson.
1) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Nicola.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln -here, Jim Nicola-here, Bob Richards-absent, Margaret Tolby-here, Stephanie Warren-here
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-yes
3) Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-yes
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
Bob Richards was not present.
Bolln made a motion to excuse Richards. Warren seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Warren-yes.
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1) Police – The board reviewed the monthly police report. Bolln stated that something needed to be done with dogs.
2) Lights – Bolln reported that some new poles need to be set, but NREA has been busy due to recent storms.
3) Water & Sewer- There were several water leaks in the past month that had to be fixed.
4) Parks – Tolby reported an income of $7021.57 for the month.
A. July 12th playground equipment – Kay Kellogg had talked to some people, and they wondered if the 12th of July would work with the city guys to put the playground equipment up. It was felt that another week would be needed to get things organized. Saturday July 19th was the date set to install the playground equipment at Beck Park. In other matters Warren reported that it was caving off by the outhouses at the campground. She was told that it was just the sand caving off due to the rains and it wouldn’t make it as far as the outhouses. The clerk also reported that it was brought to her attention that the Village police officer had been harassing the campers. She stated that it was just hear say and didn’t know if it was true or not. He supposedly told the campers that if they have their beer or whatever in a cooler cup or something they are fine, but they can’t have a six pack or something setting on the table or they will get a ticket. Bolln stated that it has been like that for over twenty years. It was that way when he used to camp there. A sign is posted at the park prohibiting alcohol use. There was discussion about people not being bothered at other parks if they had their alcohol exposed, as long as they are not causing trouble. The clerk stated that she didn’t want the Village to lose their campers if they are not causing any trouble.
5) Streets-
A. Jane Farber – West 10th St. Jane called and asked to have her name taken off the agenda. Jim Nicola told the board that he had talked with Jane about the issue.
B. Marina entrance – The tube that goes across the road entrance into the marina is in need of repair. It was discussed by the board, and since this is private property the Village is not liable for the repairs.
6) Recycling- No income.
A. Nebraska State Recycling Association membership. The Village chose not to make a donation to this organization.
6) OLD BUSINESS
1. Sparks trial begins July 17th. Nicola made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the Sparks trial. Warren seconded the motion. Roll Call: Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Nicola-yes, Warren-yes. Time 4:32 p.m. Bolln made a motion to come out of executive session. Tolby seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Warren-yes, Bolln -yes, Tolby-yes. Time 4:46 p.m.
7) NEW BUSINESS
1. Health Insurance & Life Insurance Bids. Misti Johnson from Burt County Insurance Agency and Kay Kellogg from K&H Insurance explained their proposals to the board. Bolln made a motion to table this for a week. Tolby seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Warren-yes, Bolln-yes, Tolby-yes. Warren made a motion for a special meeting next Thursday July 17th at 4:30 p.m. Bolln seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes, Warren-yes, Bolln-yes.
2. Shonkwilers permission to serve alcohol at wedding reception on August 16, 2014. Bolln made a motion to allow them to have alcohol on the 16th of Aug. at the City Hall. Warren seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Warren-yes.
3. Contract with 4-H Group- Bolln made a motion to renew the contract with the 4-H group. Tolby seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Warren-yes, Bolln-yes, Tolby-yes.
4. ATV & UTV License renewal- The new stickers have been ordered. There will not be a day designated for license renewal this year. Renewal can be done at the Clerk’s office Monday through Friday during the regular business hours. Everyone that purchased a sticker last year was sent a letter reminding them to renew. Signs will also be made and placed at local businesses advertising the renewal.
5. Burgess Lease Agreement. Bolln made a motion to renew Burgess Lease Agreement. Warren seconded the motion. Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes, Warren-yes, Bolln-yes .
6. Adele Phillips – Center for Rural Affairs. Adele had spoke with the Village board members at the March 2014 board meeting about a grant application that was being submitted involving the communities of Macy, Decatur, Lyons, and Oakland. She has been informed that they were awarded the grant. There will be news articles about it in the Lyons Mirror Sun, Oakland Independent, and Burt County Plaindealer papers. The grant has $200,000 in value and a lot of intangible benefits as well. It will support the location of a public art works in Decatur. What this means for Decatur is there will be a person at Center for Rural Affairs (Adele Phillips) dedicated to you, promoting local filtering creativity in this area and there is funding for a part time temporary position specifically in Decatur. Job applications will be made available at the Sears Center, Museum, and Clerk’s office in Decatur. The council will be regularly updated on the project.
7. Nico Hardeman – Property clean- up. Nico told the board that he wanted to burn the home but couldn’t because he has to have it checked for asbestos. He is waiting on this inspection before he can do anything. He then asked the board when they were going to clean up the property on main street by his building. Nicola explained to him that this property is not owned by the Village, and the Village has tried many times to correct this problem. They have even had an attorney involved. The Village will continue trying to find a way to get the property on main street cleaned up.
8. Jim Maryott – Siren hooked up with Sheriff’s office. There used to be a way to blow the siren at the toll house, but the toll house has closed. There are two other locations it can be blown from. They are the City Shop and the Fire hall. If the maintenance office is closed and the firemen are all out, there is no one to blow the siren for warnings. The surrounding towns in Burt county are able to have their sirens blown from the sheriff’s office in Tekamah. It was suggested to split the cost of being connected through the sheriff’s office between the Village, Rural Board, and Fire Dept.
9. Charlie Davis – Water & mud in his basement & garage due to water from Sears Center. The heavy rains are causing runoff from the parking lot. The Village is working on a berm to slow down the running water.
10. Della Kellogg – Weeds, dogs, cats and permits. Not present.
8) CORRESPONDENCE
9) ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. 12.84 tons of refuse was collected on cleanup day.
10) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLAIMS:
1) Claims preapproved by Nicola and Bolln
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted
Tolby 2nd Warren
Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Bolln-yes, Tolby-yes, Warren-yes.
Any questions from the audience?
11) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING
Bolln 2nd Warren
ADJOURNMENT TIME: 5:34 P.M.
Jim Nicola
Chairman
Joyce McCullock
Village Clerk
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