VILLAGE OF ALLEN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 8, 2024
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session July 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Allen Village Office. Chairman Jay Jones called the meeting to order with Trustees Judy Nice, Brett Koeppe, Dean Chase, and Derick Nice answering roll. Also present were Gunner Tracy and Clerk Jean Rahn. Chairman Jones informed the audience where to find the posted copy of the Open Meetings Act. Motion made by D. Nice seconded by J. Nice to approve the minutes of the last two meetings. All voted aye, motion carried. Motion made by D. Chase, seconded by B. Koeppe to accept the treasurers’ report as read. All voted aye, motion carried. The following bills were presented for approval US Treasury – 2372.32 taxes, NNPPD –1717.61 elec., NNTC – 208.54 tele/internet, Aramark – 113.46 rugs, L.P Gill – 737.76 landfill, Nebraska Journal Leader – 76.95 pub, Nebraska Public Health Lab – 402.00 tests, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue – 414.91 tax, Payroll Salaries – 10714.80 wages, Countryside Gas & Grocery – 680.18 fuel/sup, Chestermans –7.00 water, One Call Concepts – 4.72 locates, Johnson & Mock – 307.50 legal, Cardmember Service – 343.97 postage/sup, Cardmember Service – 24.29 sup, Laurel Ace Hardware – 165.53 sup, Security Bank – 17.88, dep. box, Post Office – 295.00 postage, TopKote – 29998.00, rep, Lux Bros, Inc – 2512.00, serv, NeRWA – 250.00 dues, JEO – 1147.50 eng, Rod’s repair – 405.99 rep, NE Dept. of Rev. – 1019.98 tax, Midwest labs – 26.43 test, Miller Bldg. Supply – 89.99 – rep, Ekberg Auto – 131.77 rep, CSL – 805.79, chem. Motion made by B. Koeppe, seconded by D. Nice to pay the bills as listed. All voted aye, motion carried.
Propane contract was discussed. Motion by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to contract $5000.00 with Butch’s Propane. All voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held on having AMGL do the Village budget, motion by D. Chase, seconded by D. Nice to have AMGL do the Village budget and allow the Chairman to sign the agreement. All voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held concerning CDBG savings account. Motion by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to close the account as recommended by NDED. All voted aye, motion carried.
Resolution # 1-2024 was presented: WHEREAS, The Village of Allen 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 the 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. Motion by D. Chase, seconded by J. Nice to adopt Resolution #1-2024. All voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held on property and semi parking in Village limits. Semi parking on Village streets is not allowed.
Building permits #1-2024 was presented. Motion made by B. Koeppe, seconded by D. Nice to allow the permit. All voted aye, motion carried.
Chairman Jones made a motion to go into executive session at 8:15, seconded by Judy Nice. Chairman Jones declared out of executive session at 8:44 p.m.
Nick and Lexie Oswald joined the meeting at 8:45.
Being no further business, J. Nice made a motion to adjourn, seconded by D. Chase. All voted aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Allen, Nebraska will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. August 12, 2024 in the Village Office.
Jay L. Jones, Chairman
Jean I. Rahn,
Village Clerk/Treasurer
ATTEST:
I, the undersigned Village Clerk of Allen, Nebraska, do certify that all the subjects in the attached proceedings, were contained in the agenda for the meeting on July 8, 2024 kept current and available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, during regular business hours, that such subjects were contained in said agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting, that said minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days prior to the next convened meeting of said body.
IN WITNESS HERETO, I, have here unto set my hand the 9th day of July, 2024.
Jean I. Rahn, Village Clerk/Treasurer
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