Village of Swanton PO Box 23 Swanton, Nebraska 68445 January 12, 2026 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 12th day of January, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Present were: Chairman Runty, Trustees: Strouf, Likens, and Bass. Placek absent. Donna Rut, Village Clerk 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 Smejdir gave the monthly sheriff’s report. The claims, treasurer’s report, and minutes were presented. A motion was made by Strouf and seconded by Likens to approve the treasurer’s report and minutes and pay all claims as presented. Motion carried with Runty, Strouf, Likens, and Bass voting aye. Placek absent. A motion was made by Strouf and seconded by Likens to take an advance of $9,000.00 on our credit line for the new well. Motion carried with Runty, Strouf, and Likens voting aye. Bass abstained. Placek absent. Discussion was held on street repairs. After discussion on the bar property, Chairman Runty asked for a motion to allow it to be residential. Died for lack of motion. As there was no further business, a motion was made by Strouf and seconded by Likens to adjourn. Motion carried with all members present voting aye. Donna S. Rut, Village Clerk Claims: Alan Krupicka, Wages, $524.32; Donna S. Rut, Wages, $464.32; Johnny Barta, Wages, $77.35; Lindsay Fritz, Firehall-Cleaning, $10.00; Ne Public Health Env Lab, Water Tests, $102.00; JEO Consulting Group, New Well, $2,092.50; Waste Connections, Garbage, $1,046.15; Norris Public Power, Electricity, $1,028.00; Swanton Post Office, Stamps, $139.00; Donna S. Rut, Stamps, $5.80; ARE Pest Control, Parks & FH Repairs, $300.00; First Tri County Bank, Safety Deposit Box Rent, $15.00; Manning Associates PC, Budget, $1,794.09; JEO Consulting Group, Street Superintendent, $600.00; Mid-State Engineering & Testing, New Well, $715.00; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, 4th Qtr Sales Tax, $227.06; NE Works, 4th Qtr Tax, $12.81; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, 2025 State Payroll Tax, $305.67; Internal Revenue Service, 4th Qtr Payroll Tax, $1,140.30; Saline County, 1st Qtr Law Enforcement, $470.00; Gerald Bonertz, 4th Qtr 2025 Auditorium, $150.00; Sargent Drilling, Well Inspection & Repair, $1,188.50 WR — January 28, 2026 ZNEZ
