VILLAGE OF ALLEN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 13, 2026
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Allen Village Office. Chairman Jay Jones called the meeting to order with Trustees Ray Brentlinger, Raymond Jones, and Judy Nice answering roll. Absent – Derick Nice. Also present were Mitch Muchowicz, Jennifer Dahlhauser, Baylor Bestgen, 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 R. Jones seconded by R. Brentlinger to approve the minutes of the last meeting. All present voted aye, motion carried. Motion made by R. Brentlinger, seconded by R. Jones to accept the treasurers’ report as read. All present voted aye, motion carried. The following bills were presented for approval US Treasury – 2324.34 taxes, NNPPD –1833.80 elec. NNTC – 201.55 tele/internet, Vestis – 124.05 rugs, L.P Gill – 880.48 landfill, Nebraska Journal Leader – 82.00 pub, Nebraska Public Health Lab – 33.00 tests, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue – 399.14 tax, Payroll Salaries – 10858.50 wages, Countryside Gas & Grocery – 679.95 fuel/gas, Chesterman –7.00 water, One Call Concepts – 13.51, Cardmember Services – 939.97 postage/sup, Cardmember Services – 40.63 sup, Miller Lumber – 210.81 sup, Goosman Law Firm – 487.00 legal, Share Corp – 3391.18 chem, CSL – 1768.53 chem, Allen-Waterbury Fire Dept. – 1975.00 MFO, Security Bank – 17.88, deposit box, NeRWA – 250.00 dues, ClerkBooks – 525.00 serv, Nebraska Dept, of Revenue – 953.25 tax, Rod’s Repair – 120.00, rep. Motion made by R. Brentlinger, seconded by R. Jones to pay the bills as listed. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held with Mitch Muchowicz and Jennifer Dalhauser from Signal Code Enforcement about their services.
Baylor Bestgen of JEO discussed our 1-6 Year Street plan.
Motion by R. Jones, seconded by R. Brentlinger to approve the agreement with AMgl. All present voted aye, motion carried.
LARM Resolution 4-2026 was read. WHEREAS, the Village of Allen is a member of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM). Motion by R. Jones, seconded by R. Brentlinger to adopt Resolution 4-2026. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Cement work on Clark Street was discussed. Mothing by R. Brentlinger, seconded by R. Jones to have J & JR Construction do the work on the east side of street to help with drainage. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Garbage pickup was discussed, we only pick up what garbage is in a container or bag, no loose garbage will be picked up. Also discussed were cars and ditches.
Ray Brentlinger submitted his resignation effective immediately. Motion by J. Nice, seconded by R. Jones to accept the resignation. Voting aye – R. Jones, J. Nice, and J. Jones. Absent – D. Nice. Carried.
Being no further business, R. Jones made a motion to adjourn, seconded by J. Nice. All present voted aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:04 p.m. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Allen, Nebraska will meet in regular session on August 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the Village Office.
Jay L. Jones, Chairman
Jean I. Rahn,
Village Clerk/Treasurer
ATTEST:
I, the undersigned Village Clerk for the Village of Allen, Nebraska hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy had and done by the Chairman and Board of Trustees, July 13, 2026; that the subjects included in the foregoing proceeding were continually current and available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk; that the subjects were contained in said agenda for at least 24 hours of said meeting; that the said minutes of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Allen, Nebraska from which the foregoing proceeding have been extracted were in written form within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting.
IN WITNESS HERETO, I have here unto set my hand the 14th day of July 2026.
Jean I. Rahn, Village Clerk/Treasurer
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