This is a synopsis of the regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Wilber. A complete copy of the proceedings, resolutions, agreements, and ordinances are on file at the City Office, 110 W Third Street, Wilber, NE and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILBER, NEBRASKA Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:00 p.m. Mayor Roger Chrans called the regular meeting to order at the Cultural Center at 110 W Third Street in Wilber, Nebraska at 7:00 p.m. The meeting notice was published in the Wilber Republican on February 26, 2025. The following were present. Mayor Roger Chrans, Councilmember Randy Sasek, Allen Brozovsky, Tim Lempka and Kent Linhart. City Attorney Tad Eickman, City Clerk Lori Rezny, City Treasurer Melissa Beeman, Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa, City Superintendent Tim Krivohlavek and Craig Vyhnalek for Wilber Fire & Rescue. The Mayor stated that the open meetings act is posted in the meeting room and is available for public inspection. Roll call shows four Councilmembers are present. The Mayor called for recognition of visitors if anyone in attendance wishes to address the Council. No one addressed the Council. The following motions were moved, seconded and approved by unanimous roll call vote. 1) Approved the minutes of the February 11, 2025 regular meeting and claims as presented. 2) Ordinance #985 was read aloud by title. Suspended the rules requiring the Ordinance be read three times and approved Ordinance #985 an Ordinance of the City of Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska relating to Electric Service Rates. Publishing this Ordinance in The Wilber Republican one time in pamphlet form. 3) Fire Chief Craig Vyhnalek presented a bid for a nozzle for the 1993 McQueen Ladder Truck at a cost of $11,405.00 and wireless remote for $1505.00. Approved for the City to purchase the nozzle at a cost of $11,405.00. The Fire Department stated they will pay for the wireless remote out of their funds and do the installation. Craig also gave an update on the progress of the Grass Rig build. 4) Approved the SDL Liquor License application for Long Dogs Distilling LLC as a vendor for the Wilber Czech Festival on August 1, 2, 3, 2025. 5) Approved the SDL Liquor License application for the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber for the beer garden and cellar at Hotel Wilber for the Czech Festival on July 31, August 1, 2, 3, 2025. 6) Awarded the bid for a mini excavator and trailer from Hamilton Equipment for a Bobcat Mini Excavator at a cost of $62,979.00 and trailer at a cost of $9500.00. 7) Approved the purchase of two flag poles and concrete for the flower corner at an estimated cost of $5800.00. 8) Discussion was held regarding the construction of the road and water flow recommendations for the Zoubek development. After some discussion it was agreed to approve the construction of the road for the Zoubek development at which time there is a signed agreement with the city regarding the street development and consideration of the water flow according to the engineer’s recommendations, all being at the developer’s expense. 9) Approved the purchase of infield material at a cost of $5095.00 for the three City fields at the Legion Park. 10) Approved Resolution 2025-01; A Resolution providing for the approval by the Governing Body of the City of Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska, of a Subdivision Conveyance pursuant to Section 19-616 R.R.S. 1943, regarding that Barnas Revocable Family Trust desires to subdivide a portion of said real property, for purpose of conveying ownership of the same, thus creating the Barnas Subdivision 1st Addition. This is an Administrative Subdivision. 11) Approved Resolution 2025-02; A Resolution providing for the approval by the Governing Body of the City of Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska, of a Subdivision Conveyance pursuant to Section 19-616 R.R.S. 1943, regarding that Barnas Revocable Family Trust desires to subdivide a portion of said real property, for purpose of conveying ownership of the same, thus creating the Barnas Subdivision 2nd Addition. This is an Administrative Subdivision. 12) Approved the Franchise Agreement between the City of Wilber and Zito Midwest, LLC. Other items of discussion were. Tim Krivohlavek is still waiting for engineering specs and results of the street core samples from Olsson regarding street repair projects. Discussion was held regarding the new well ground. It was agreed that planting grass was the best option for the property around the well. Discussion was held regarding the current Law Enforcement contract with the County. Further action on this matter will be taken at a future date. City reports were given. Claims were as follows. Description of claims for this legal, an-annuity; bond-bond expense, pymt, interest; const-construction; eq-equipment; ex-expense; ga-garnishment; gr-grant reimb; in-insurance; ml-mileage; mi-miscellaneous; pf-professional services; pr-payroll; ps-power supplier; rb-reimbursement; rp-repairs and maintenance; st-sales tax; se-service; sup-supplies; loan-srf/loan pymt; tr-transfer of funds; ut-utilities. 41 Auto Parts, rp, 617.96; American Family, in 601.00; Anchor Sports, sup, 5095.00; Beatrice Ready Mix, 1996.62; Black Hills, ut, 581.86; Blue Cross, in 12,188.01; Border States, sup, 777.11; Bound Tree, sup, 193.56; Melissa Bramhill, rb, 250.00; Jimmy Brown, rb, 169.57; Card Services, sup, 102.70; City of Wilber, tr, 38,394.36; ut, 4621.85; Constellation Newenergy, ut, 1436.44; Core & Main, sup, 8227.89; Cornhusker Press, sup, 82.62; Crete Ace, rp, sup, 269.09; CAMC, se, 6000.00; Danko, eq, 1272.85; Eakes, sup, 389.49; Eduardo Amaya, rb, 250.00; Tad Eickman, pf, 2000.00; Farmers Elevator, sup, 507.34; First State Bank, ex, 1496.35; FNBO, sup, ex, 2831.24; First St Ins, in, 1640.00; Food Mesto, sup, 19.99; HK Scholz Co, rp, se, 26,306.81; Hawkins, sup, 1383.93; Hawks, se, 150.00; Hometown Leasing, sup, 66.77; Jerry’s Transmission, rp, 2933.82; Kinetic Business, ut, 189.66; Kovar Sales, eq, 1061.35; Leading Edge, sup, 529.61; Lowes, sup, 46.42; Matheson, sup, 353.49; Michael Todd, sup, 794.73; Midwest Labs, ex, 36.55; Mutual of Omaha, in, 334.71; Ne Dept of Environ., ex, 40.00; Ne HHS, rb, 2142.28; Ne Public Health, ex, 656.00; Nebr Snow Equip., rp, 1289.93; Norris PP, ps, 95,257.27; Olsson, pf, 700.00; One Call, ex, 5.31; Premier Power, const., 39,950.00; Roger Chrans, rb, 551.43; Sack Lumber, sup, 183.90; Saline Co Clerk, se, 16,666.66; Saline Co Reg of Deed, ex, 10.00; Saline Co Treas., ex, 1000.42; se, 309.17; Shop Qwik, sup, 858.87; Tyler Stohs, rb, 35.00; Verizon Wireless, se, 78.83; Vyhnalek Ins, in, 2033.00; Walker Uniform, se, 34.98; Waste Connections, se, 20,250.21; WAPA, ps, 17,700.84; Wilber Fire Dept. rb, 166.27; Wilber Plumbing, sup, 17.97; Windstream, ut, 544.33. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. WR — April 02, 2025 ZNEZ
