VILLAGE OF ALLEN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 11, 2026
A Public hearing was held June 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. to discuss funding for our upcoming water project. Chairman Jay Jones opened hearing. Also present were Trustees Ray Brentlinger, Judy Nice, and Derick Nice. Absent – Raymond Jones. Also present were Kami & Hudson Murphy, Gunner Tracy, and Clerk Jean Rahn. Chairman Jones informed the audience where to find the posted copy of the Open Meetings Act. Chairman Jones explained the water project and stated that we need to file an application with USDA Rural Development for financial assistance. Discussion was held with all present, receiving comments and concerns. Motion was made by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to close the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session June 11, 2026, at 7:08 p.m. in the Allen Village Office. Chairman Jay Jones called the meeting to order with Trustees Ray Brentlinger, Judy Nice, and Derick Nice answering roll. Absent – Raymond Jones. Also present were Kami & Hudson Murphy, 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. Brentlinger seconded by D. Nice to approve the minutes of the last meeting. All present voted aye, motion carried. Motion made by D. Nice, seconded by R. Brentlinger to accept the treasurers’ report as read. All present voted aye, motion carried. The following bills were presented for approval US Treasury – 2279.38 taxes, NNPPD –1809.03 elec. NNTC – 202.04 tele/internet, Vestis – 122.69 rugs, L.P Gill – 1027.14 landfill, Nebraska Journal Leader – 82.85 pub, Nebraska Public Health Lab – 49.00 tests, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue – 390.39 tax, Payroll Salaries – 10336.00 wages, Countryside Gas & Grocery – 673.14 fuel/sup, Chestermans –7.00 water, One Call Concepts – 2.02,Cardmember Services – 100.44 postage, Cardmember Services – 10.48 postage, Miller Lumber – 175.13 sup, Goosman Law Firm – 1225.00 legal, CSL – 987.55 sup, Cornhusker Press – 90.16 tags, NDWEE – 17534.44 loan, JEO – 11250.00 eng, LARM – 44.99 ins, LUX Bros – 4183.80 serv, Board Member Payments – 750.00 quarterly, J & JR Const – 11641.95 reps, Post Office – 339.00 postage. Motion made by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to pay the bills as listed. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Resolution #3-2026: AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE CLERK/TREASURER OF THE VILLAGE OF ALLEN, ALLEN, NEBRASKA TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Motion by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to adopt Resolution #3-2026. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Ordinance #2026-3 was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ALLEN, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING THAT THE PLATTED RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN AND ABUTTING LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 8, DORSEY AND WISE ADDITION; LOT 1, BLOCK 7, DORSEY AND WISE ADDITION; AND LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 7, DORSEY AND WISE ADDITION, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF ALLEN, DIXON COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SHALL BE VACATED; PROVIDING THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING REAL ESTATE SHALL TAKE TITLE TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SO VACATED; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
After review, R. Brentlinger moved that the statutory rules of passage and adoption or Ordinance #2026-3 might be introduced, read, and adopted at the same meeting, seconded by D. Nice. Voting aye –R, Brentlinger, J. Nice, D, Nice, and J. Jones. Absent – R. Jones, motion carried. Motion made by D. Nice, seconded by R. Brentlinger to adopt Ordinance #2026-3 as read. Voting aye –R. Brentlinger, J. Nice, D. Nice, and J. Jones. Absent – R. Jones, motion carried. Whereupon Chairman Jones declared said ordinance approved on its first reading and its title agreed to. A complete copy of Ordinance #2026-3 has been posted and is on file in the Village Office.
Building permit #5-2026 was presented. Motion made by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to allow the permit pending it is brought up to code by September 1, 2026. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held on repairs to ditch across from park, tabled until next month.
Due to the 4th of July holiday being celebrated on Friday July 3rd, motion by D. Nice and seconded by J. Nice to move garbage pickup until Monday July 6th. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held on changing garbage fees for the housing apartments. Motion by R. Brentlinger, seconded by D. Nice to leave the fee as it is. All present voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held on ditch cleaning in the Village.
Discussion was held on ClerkBooks upgrade, tabled until next month.
Being no further business, D. Nice made a motion to adjourn, seconded by J. Nice. All present voted aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Allen, Nebraska will meet in regular session on July 13, 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, June 11, 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 12th day of June 2026.
Jean I. Rahn, Village Clerk/Treasurer
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