VILLAGE OF ALLEN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 12, 2025
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Allen Village Office. Chairman Jay Jones called the meeting to order with Trustees Judy Nice, Derick Nice, and Ray Brentlinger answering roll. Also present were Raymond Jones, Daniel Nice, Cameron & Felecia Polly, Gunner Tracy, and Clerk Jean Rahn. Chairman Jones informed the audience where to find the posted copy of the Open Meetings Act. Jay Jones gave the Oath of Office to Raymond Jones. Motion made by D. Nice seconded by J. Nice to approve the minutes of the last meeting. All voted aye, motion carried. Motion made by R. Brentlinger, seconded by D. Nice to accept the treasurers’ report as read. All voted aye, motion carried. The following bills were presented for approval US Treasury – 2348.56 taxes, NNPPD –1676.54 elec., NNTC – 207.61 tele/internet, Aramark – 170.19 rugs, L.P Gill – 790.02 landfill, Nebraska Journal Leader – 89.38 pub, Nebraska Public Health Lab – 306.00 tests, Nebraska Dept. of Revenue – 392.39 tax, Payroll Salaries – 10657.18 wages, One Call Concepts – 4.49 locate, Countryside Gas & Grocery – 487.54 fuel, Chestermans –7.00 water, Laurel Ace Hardware – 24.57 sup, Rod’s Repair – 50.00 rep, Johnson & Mock – 780.56 legal, Post Office – 774.00 postage, ClerkBooks, Inc. – 168.00 sup, Municipal Code Services – 170.00 serv, Lewis & Clark Titla & Escrow – 150.00 legal, NENEDD – 675.00 dues, Cardmember Services – 163.50 postage. Motion made by J. Nice, seconded by R. Brentlinger to pay the bills as listed. All voted aye, motion carried.
Discussion was held with Cameron and Felecia Polly about what they are planning when they are able to open the bar as soon as the liquor license is approved.
Daniel Nice brought up several concerns he has in the Village.
Discussion was held on nuisance property, pictures will be taken and sent to attorney to have a letter sent.
Marcia Rastede and Nick Curnyn entered the meeting to discuss park repairs.
Building permit #4-2025 was presented. Motion made by J. Nice seconded by D. Nice to allow the permit after payment is made. All voted aye, motion carried.
Pet tags fees were discussed. Motion by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to wave the pet tag fee for the 2025 year. All voted aye, motion carried.
Water savings account was discussed. Motion by D. Nice, seconded by J. Nice to transfer what is in that account to the General Savings account and close it. All voted aye, motion carried.
Due to conflicts D. Nice made a motion to move the June meeting to Thursday, June 12th at 7 p.m., seconded by R. Jones. All voted aye, motion carried.
Other items discussed were over payment, campers, dump truck repairs, Harrison Street signs to slow down traffic, garbage rates, and personnel policy. Garbage rates will need to increase in July.
Being no further business, D. Nice made a motion to adjourn, seconded by J. Nice. All voted aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:28 p.m. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Allen, Nebraska will meet in regular session 7:00 p.m. on June 12, 2025 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, May 12, 2025; 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 May, 2025.
Jean I. Rahn, Village Clerk/Treasurer
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