VILLAGE OF SWANTON PO BOX 23 SWANTON, NEBRASKA 68445 DECEMBER 8, 2025 The regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Swanton, Nebraska was held at the Fire Hall in Swanton, Nebraska on the 8th day of December, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Present were: Chairman Runty, Trustees: Strouf, Likens, Placek, and Bass. Donna Rut, Village Clerk and Alan Krupicka, Water Operator also attending the meeting. Notice of meeting was given in advance thereof by posting as required by law. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. The Open Meeting Laws are posted in the meeting room. Deputy Haley gave the monthly sheriff’s report. The claims, treasurer’s report, and minutes were presented. A motion was made by Placek and seconded by Likens to approve the treasurer’s report and minutes and pay all claims as presented. Motion carried with Runty, Likens, and Placek voting aye. Strouf and Bass abstained. A motion was made by Bass and seconded by Strouf to sign the agreement with Mid-State Engineering for the QC construction and testing at the well site. Motion carried with all members voting aye. Change order #2 on the new well was reviewed. A motion was made by Placek and seconded by Likens to approve the change order. Motion carried with all members voting aye. A motion was made by Likens and seconded by Strouf to take an advance of $3,070.00 on our credit line for the new well. Motion carried with Runty, Strouf, Likens, and Placek voting aye. Bass abstained. Reorganization was held. A motion was made by Placek and seconded by Likens to retain Charlie Runty as Chairman, Lynn Strouf as Vice Chairman, Benjamin Murray as Village Attorney, First Tri-County Bank as the Village Depository and to appoint Donna Rut as Village Clerk, Alan Krupicka as Water Operator and Johnny Barta as Sewer Operator. Motion carried with all members voting aye. A motion was made by Placek and seconded by Likens to appoint JEO Consulting Group, Inc as the Village Engineers and appoint Andrew Wilshusen from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. as our Street Superintendent for 2026. Motion carried with Runty, Strouf, Likens, Placek, and Bass voting aye. Resolution #5-2025: Signing of the Year-End Certification of Street Superintendent was read. A motion was made by Bass and seconded by Strouf to adopt Resolution #5-2025. Motion carried with Runty, Strouf, Likens, Placek, and Bass voting aye. Alan Krupicka, Water Operator reported on the water tower inspection. Repairs will be needed in the next three to five years on the tower. As there was no further business, a motion was made by Strouf and seconded by Bass to adjourn. Motion carried with all members voting aye. Claims: Alan Krupicka Wages $519.92; Donna S. Rut Wages $463.92; Johnny Barta Wages $58.88; Charles Runty Trustee Wages $323.22; Lynn Strouf Trustee Wages $276.50; Tim Likens Trustee Wages $276.50; Eric Strouf Trustee Wages $276.50; Tom Bass Trustee Wages $276.50; Lindsay Fritz Firehall-Cleaning $10.00; Ne Public Health Env Lab Water Tests $99.00; JEO Consulting Group New Well $3,070.00; Waste Connections Garbage $1,046.15; Norris Public Power Electricity $900.00; Maguire Iron Tower Inspection $1,850.00; First Tri County Bank Bond Payment $9,626.75; Hawks Plumbing Auditorium Repairs $436.50; Cummins Sales & Service Generator Inspection $782.70; Iowa Pump Works Lift Station Inspection $1,950.00; Lynn Strouf Rural Fire $132.93; Farmers Cooperative RF Gas $47.91 Donna S. Rut, Village Clerk WR — January 14, 2026 ZNEZ
