Village of Inman Proceedings (02-14-2024)

February 05, 2024 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m..  Those in attendance were Nicole Campbell, Kyle Campbell, Randy Keil, Sherryl Sawyer, Deb Morsbach and Gwen Decker-Sterns, Village Clerk. 

The public notice of the monthly board meeting which is posted on the door was pointed out as was the Open Meeting Act poster which hangs on the Community Center wall. 

The Board reviewed the January Agenda items due to there being no Village Board meeting in January due to the absence and illness of Board members and not having a quorum and then moved on to the February Agenda items. 

The Board reviewed the minutes of the December meeting. Kyle Campbell made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Deb Morsbach seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

The Board reviewed a requested change in the November meeting minutes made by Street Superintendent, Gary Connot, to reflect his correct title of Superintendent instead of Supervisor as noted in the original November 06, 2023 meeting minutes.  Kyle Campbell made a motion to accept the correction.  Deb Morsbach seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

The Board discussed the inability to have a key made for the payment drop box due to the lock being very old.  The decision was made to check in Norfolk to see if a key blank could be found and another key made.  If a key blank cannot be found a new lock will be placed in the lock box. 

The acquisition of the Deed for the Village playground property was discussed along with the Village receiving a donation from a private individual to purchase updated playground equipment and repair some of the existing equipment.  The purchase of additional equipment was also discussed. 

The Board discussed the delamination of the West library wall and the need for repairs.  An ad for bids to repair the building will be made prior to the next meeting. 

Kyle Campbell updated the Board members regarding the purchase of a motor grader/payloader from the Village of Ewing.  The bid was submitted by the Village of Inman and the Village was outbid. 

Reorganization of the Board was discussed.  A motion was made by Kyle Campbell for Board members to remain in their current Board roles.  Randy Keil seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

The Board discussed and a motion was made by Kyle Campbell and seconded by Randy Keil to retain Adam Keil and Dave Morsbach to assist the Village with maintenance duties.  None opposed. Motion carried. 

A motion was made by Sherryl Sawyer to retain Hammer Insurance to provide needed insurance coverage for the Village.  The motion was seconded by Randy Keil.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

A motion was made by Kyle Campbell to retain Bruce Bowman to oversee the trash collection area.  The motion was seconded by Sherryl Sawyer.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

A motion was made by Deb Morsbach to retain Ashley Boettcher as the Village attorney and seconded by Sherryl Sawyer.  None opposed. Motion carried. 

A motion was made by Sherryl Sawyer to retain Gwenda Decker-Sterns as the Village Clerk and was seconded by Deb Morsbach.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

The Board discussed the need for a new rental agreement for the Community Center.  It was discussed to increase the rate to $100 per day and $100 deposit.  Deb Morsbach has agreed to revamp the current agreement and present at the next Board meeting for approval. 

A motion was made by Kyle Campbell to have the Village Clerk draft a letter to Vicky Doty the current area representative on the CORE Board to report back to the Village Board on at least a quarterly basis regarding opportunities provided by CORE for area residents.  The motion was seconded by Deb Morsbach.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

Nicole Campbell shared with the Board the Audit Waiver has been submitted as was the most recent quarter of the 941 Taxes.  Nicole asked Gwen to report to the Board about the communication she has had with those reviewing the Audit Waiver.  Gwen explained there had been some questions regarding timely payment of bills during the last fiscal year and there were questions regarding the Village having a credit/debit card tied to the bank account.  It was a recommendation by those reviewing the Audit Waiver if the Board wanted to continue to use a credit/debit card a policy be put in place.  A motion was made by Deb Morsbach the Board no longer have a credit/debit card tied to the account and the current card be cancelled.  The motion was seconded by Sherryl Sawyer.  None opposed.  Motion carried.  Nicole also asked Gwen to update the Board on the 941 Taxes.  Gwen explained misinformation had been given to the accountant during the previous year so there was a mistake in the amount the Village paid so there is a refund due to the Village. 

Village Clerk, Gwen Decker-Sterns, requested to attend the Clerk's Conference March 17 thru 22.  Deb Morsbach made a motion Gwen should attend the conference.  Sherryl seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

The need for a new printer which has the ability to scan, fax, copy and print was discussed.  A motion was made a new 3-in-1 printer would be purchased was made by Deb Morsbach and seconded by Sherryl Sawyer.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

Deb Morsbach brought to the Board the need to increase the rate paid by the Township for trash disposal due to the increased rate the Village is paying for the service.  Deb was given a copy of the letter the Village received from the service provider so she could inform the Township of the increase and the need to increase their rate. 

Kyle Campbell requested to attend a conference pertaining to Floodplain management February 21 and 22.  Randy Keil made a motion to approve Kyle attending the conference.  Sherryl Sawyer seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

Information was shared with the Board regarding continuing education available for the treasurer to attend and the State requirements for attendance by Village treasures. 

Federal mileage reimbursement and daily per diem was discussed.  A motion was made by Deb Morsbach to provide those attending Board approved and required training $.67 per mile traveled round trip and $64 per day for meals while attending the training.   Randy Keil seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

Deb Morsbach shared with the Board she had been approached to have the Community Center open once again this year during Bargain Byway, April 26,27 and 28.  The option of having tables available for community members to sell their items and to have a simple meal available to people stopping by to shop for a fee was discussed.  This will be revisited at the next meeting. 

The possibility of having Board meetings via Zoom and Google meeting when Board members are out of town or unable to attend for an approved reason was discussed.  This will be discussed further as information is gathered from other Villages and information is gathered from  the State. 

The income and expenses for the month of December were reviewed.  A motion was made by Deb Morsbach to approve the reports as presented.  Randy Keil seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

The income and expenses for the month of January were reviewed.  A motion was made by Randy Keil to approve the reports as presented.  Deb Morsbach seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Motion carried. 

A motion was made by Randy Keil and seconded by Sherryl to adjourn the meeting.  None opposed.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. 

Next Village Board meeting will be held March 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m..  At the March 4 meeting the resolution of the adoption of the one- and six-year Village street plan will be discussed. 

The Board would like to take this time to thank  Debra Gibbs for the new microwave she donated. 

Village Of Inman 

Income and Expenses 

January 2024 

Bomgaars, Inc 468.12 

Holt County Independent 3.05 

K & M Telephone 85.69 

NPPD .740.02 

NPPD ...................................866.59 

United States Treasurer ........558.37 

University of Nebraska at Omaha                          443.00 

(Clerk's Training) 

Nebraska Municipal Clerk's 

Assocition..............................50.00 

Gwen Decker-Sterns 

(office supplies).......................17.11 

33.64 

Shamrock Veterinary 208.91

Anson Ins. (Deb's Bond) 300.00 

J & J Waste Connection 1079.10 

Holt County Tire....................234.90 

Dana Cole 1900.00 

Payroll 1235.80 

Willygoat Playground Equipment                            584.81 

Lifetime (Playground Equipment                         ................. 1265.98      

Galyen, Boettcher and Bair                                     340.00 

Total Expenses 10,415.09 

                Gwenda Decker  

Published February 15,2024          7

                                            ZNEZ

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