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, April 8, 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 March 26, 2025. The following were present. Mayor Roger Chrans, Councilmember Randy Sasek, Tim Lempka and Kent Linhart. City Attorney Tad Eickman, City Clerk Lori Rezny, City Treasurer Melissa Beeman, Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa and Craig Vyhnalek for Wilber Fire & Rescue. City Superintendent Tim Krivohlavek arrived at approximately 8:15 p.m. Absent was Councilmember Allen Brozovsky. The Mayor stated that the open meetings act is posted in the meeting room and is available for public inspection. Roll call shows three 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 March 11, 2025 regular meeting and March 25th and April 1st special meetings and claims as presented. 2) Craig Vyhnalek was present to request the purchase of a positive pressure fan as the one they have is on loan from the Fire Marshall Office. Council approved the purchase of the positive pressure fan at a cost of $6250.00. Craig also discussed getting the concrete repaired on one of the driveway sections in front of the Fire Hall and possibly a backup generator for the Fire Hall. No action was taken on these matters. Craig stated that if the Grass Rig costs increase because of tariffs the Fire Dept. will pay the costs over the $60,000 approved by the City. 3) Approved to terminate the Keno contract with Daily Double Keno Outlets, Inc. 4) Approved the bid of Van’s Waterproofing for repairs of bad joints, sandblast and painting of the swimming pool at a cost of $14,020.00. 5) Approved the Agreement between the City of Wilber and Frontwater Engineering for engineering services for the new Well project. 6) Approved the motion to submit the letter to the Saline County Clerk regarding the termination of the current law enforcement agreement. The City would like to discuss a new Interlocal Agreement with the County. 7) Approved the SDL Application for the American Legion Louis Milan Post 101 for a beer garden at the Legion Bldg in the Legion Park on June 21, 2025 for a Fund Raiser Evert including a BBQ, band and car show. 8) Approved to instruct City Attorney Tad Eickman to create a ballot language for a special election to reinstate the City’s ½ cent sales tax which will expire July 1, 2025. The ½ cent sales tax would be used to help pay for the bond/loan for the construction costs of the new water well and other infrastructure projects in the future. 9) Approved to go into closed session at 8:45 p.m. for the purpose is for the protection of the reputation of persons regarding personnel matters and strategies relating to possible creation of employee position. The Mayor restated the purpose of the closed session is for the protection of the reputation of persons regarding personnel matters and strategies relating to possible creation of employee position. Those attending the closed session were. Mayor Chrans, Councilmembers Linhart, Lempka and Sasek, City Attorney Tad Eickman, City Clerk Lori Rezny and City Treasurer Melissa Beeman. The doors of the meeting room were opened at 9:30 p.m. at which time Council came out of closed session. Other items of business were. Updates for given on nuisance properties, the property owner at 701 N Shimerda has agreed to move the wood pile and other items out of the City easement, the City will inspect the property once those items are removed to make sure the City has enough access for their utility easement. It was agreed that the City Attorney will contact other property owners again now that it is Spring to attend another meeting to continue moving forward with the necessary cleanup of their properties. An Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost for Street Improvements was received; however, no action was taken on this matter at this time. Seeding at the well site was tabled until after harvest this year. It was agreed to allow Saline Aging Services to host the Kona Ice Truck to sell their products on City property near the swimming pool this summer. This is a fundraiser for services provided to community members by Saline Aging Services. It was agreed to leave the cost of season passes for the swimming pool the same as last year which is $200.00 for a family up to five immediate family members plus $20 per person over 5 immediate family members through age 18. Immediate family members include parents and children living in the same household. Single season passes are $75.00, a 10 punch pass is $40.00 and the daily rate will be $5.00. Pool employee wages will remain the same with the sliding scale for returning employees. Discussion regarding the campers at the Legion Park was held, Brian Nelson with the Legion said he would bring the City’s concerns to the Legion meeting. More on this matter may be addressed at a future date. City reports were given by Dept. Heads. 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, 525.62; American Family, in, 601.00; Beatrice Ready Mix, sup, 3080.71; Big Blue Deisel, rp, 1326.29; Black Hills Energy, ut, 367.73; Blobaum & Busboom, pf, 12,000.00; BCBS, in, 12,188.01; Bound Tree, sup, 312.69; City of Wilber, ut, 2879.72; Constellation, ut, 1514.03; Crete Ace Hardware, sup, 259.07; Dutton-Lainson, sup, 1277.32; Eakes Office, sup, 569.33; Electric Pump, rp, 21,027.58; Tad Eickman, pf, 2000.00; Farmers Coop, sup, 588.09; First Nat’l Bank, sup, ex, 298.88; Food Mesto, sup, 5.99; HK Scholz, pf, 8970.00; Hamilton Equipment, eq, 72,479.00; Hawkins, sup, 556.30; Hometown Leasing, eq, 66.77; K & G Body Shop, rp, 461.64; Kirbybuilt, sup, 3087.83; Kinetic Business, ut, 205.09; Lori Rezny, rb, 123.75; Lowes, sup, 132.05; Matheson Tri-Gas, sup, 598.78; Midwest Labs, ex, 211.12; Municipal Supply, sup, 212.32; Mutual of Omaha, in, 334.71; Nebraska Public Health, ex, 203.00; Nebraska Generator, sup, 645.21; Nebraska Forest Service, sup, 216.34; Norris PP, ps, 67,408.76; Odeys, sup, 359.00; Olsson, pf, 4050.62; One Call, ex, 15.58; Premier Power, rp, 24,650.00; Quadient, eq, 113.81; ex, 1397.00; Sack Lumber, sup, 40.15; Saline Co Clerk / Treas, se, 16,666.66; se, 309.17; pt, 1000.42; se, 108.00; Schuerman Welding, rp, 149.54; Seward Co Independent, ex, 320.68; Shop Qwik, sup, 987.54; Truck Authority, rp, 350.00; Verizon, se, 80.19; Walker Uniform, se, 34.98; Waste Connections, se, 20,181.03; Wilber Chamber, ex, 150.00; Wilber P & H, rp, 430.26; Windstream, ut, 353.59; Dustin Burns, rb, 187.67; Russ Birkett, rb, 160.00; Matt Fritz,, rb, 250.00; G & R Invest, rb, 250.00; Adam Richtarik, rb, 250.00; Marco Vasquez, rb, 250.00. Meeting adjouned at 9:31 p.m. WR — April 30, 2025 ZNEZ
