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, June 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m. The Mayor 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 May 27, 2026. The following were present. Council President Randy Sasek, Councilmember Kent Linhart, Tim Lempka and Allen Brozovsky, City Attorney Tad Eickman, City Clerk Lori Rezny, City Treasurer Melissa Beeman, Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa, City Superintendent Tim Krivohlavek, Ken Uher, Kevin Bruns and Brad Broz representative of Rose Equipment. Absent was Mayor Roger Chrans. The Council President 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 Council President called for recognition of visitors if anyone in attendance wishes to address the Council. No one spoke at this time. The following motions were moved, seconded and approved by unanimous roll call vote. 1) Approved the minutes of the May 12, 2026, meeting, claims and Treasurer’s report as presented. 2) Ordinance #919 was read aloud by title. Suspended the rules requiring the Ordinance be read three times. Approved Ordinance #991 an Ordinance of the City of Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska relating to Ambulance Service Rates; to provide for the amendment of Section 32.49 of the Municipal Code. 3) Approved the SDL Application for Strokers Saloon LLC for a beer garden during the Wilber Czech Festival July 30 through August 2, 2026. 4) Contracts for City budget and audit services were presented. Approved contracts with Blobaum & Busboom, P.C., CPAs, for audit services for the years ending September 30, 2026, through 2028, and for budget services for the years ending September 30, 2027, through 2029. 5) Brad Broz, representative of Rose Equipment, presented a proposal for the purchase of a street sweeper through the City’s Sourcewell contract. After some discussion, Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Global M3 Street Sweeper from Rose Equipment at a cost of $315,979.00 less the trade in of $25,000.00 for a financed amount of $290,979.00. Financing will be through Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba NCL Government Capital (NCL). The term of repayment is 5 years with semi-annual payments. 6) Water/WWTP Operator Jason Ripa presented a proposal from Johnson Services for continuing the sewer lining project. After some discussion, approved the proposal of project #1 through #4 for a total estimated cost of $298,749.50. 7) Approved the bid proposal for updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations from Miller & Associates for $49,000.00. 8) Approved the purchase of an Infield Groomer for dragging the City’s ballfields at a cost of $4975.00. Other items of discussion were. Kevin Bruns was present to discuss with the Council his hope of having a City street developed to his property. Currently the road to his property is a private drive. Discussion was held of possible solutions to this problem. It was suggested that Mr. Bruns contact the adjoining property owners of the drive to see if an agreement can be negotiated to allow access to his property. Tim Krivohlavek presented a preliminary drawing for construction of bathrooms at the City Park. After reviewing the drawings, the Council agreed to have Tim Krivohlavek move forward, getting bids for the cost of this project. City reports were given by Dept. Heads. Discussion was held on creating regulations for E-Bikes and Scooters and the like. A sample ordinance will be reviewed to determine what these regulations should be. 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. City of Wilber, pr, 54,563.86; Mutual of Omaha, in, 108.32; Nebr. Dept. of Revenue, April st, 7293.15; May st 9277.14; WAPA, ps, 22,635.27; Petty Cash, cons., 250.00; Van Borkum, sup, 868.45; Umpire fees, 2510.00; First St Ins, in 1593.00; City of Wilber, ut, 3056.26; Elan Financial, sup, 642.67; FNBO, sup, ex, 6444.17; Food Mesto, sup, 815.34; Sack Lumber, rp, sup, 740.10; Acensus, an, 3464.88; F & M, hsa, 1780.00; State of Nebr., w/h, 1544.18; IRS, pr tx, 11,530.71; 41 Auto Parts, rp, sup, 1445.80; AED United, eq, 3552.00; American Legal, ex, 495.00; Barnas Drug, sup, 22.17; Benefit Plan, ex, 650.00; Black Hills, ut, 175.25; BCBS, in, 17,487.77; Bound Tree, sup, 421.98; Card Services, sup, 85.99; Constellation, ut, 486.67; Crete Ace, rp, 278.23; CAMC, se, 1800.00; Crete Lumber, rp, 15.18; Echo Electric, sup, 113.40; Tad Eickman, pf, 2000.00; F & M, bond, 1763.00; Farmers Elevator, sup, 2110.22; Feld Fire, sup, 775.45; First St Bank, bond, 601.25; Guardian, in, 302.36; Andrea Hartman, sup, 876.00; Hawkins, sup, 5199.53; Holly Home Imp., rp, 1266.50; Hometown Leasing, eq, 66.77; Kinetic, ut, 211.09; Alexis Kreshel, rb, 40.00; Lowes, sup, 323.82; Melissa Beeman, rb, 40.00; Nat’l Sign Co., sup, 615.72; Nippon, sup, 471.53; Olsson, pf, 129.18; Quadient, ex, 698.00; Recreation Supply, sup, 3059.32; Rose Equip., rp, 6184.70; Saline Co Clerk, se, 309.17; Saline Co Law Enf., se, 20,833.33; Seward Co Indep., ex, 12.73; Tyler Stohs, rb, 39.59; Uniti, ut, 216.18; Verizon, se, 82.03; Walker Uniform, se, 70.46; Windstream, ut, 423.70; Dutton-Lainson, sup, 70,012.91; JCI Industries, sup, 895.00; Johnson Services, rp, 39,429.45; Midwest Labs, ex, 247.87; Municipal Supply, sup, 226.83; Ne Generator, eq, 77,480.84; Nebr Public Health, ex, 45.00; Norris PP, ps, 57,892.45; One-Call, ex, 319.29; Alan Smith, rb, 165.32; Rupak Timalsina, rb, 77.62; Waste Connections, se, 20,041.39; Brittney Weinman, rb, 122.08; American Family, in, 439.36. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. WR — July 01, 2026 ZNEZ
