The Exeter Village Board met on Wednesday, January 6, 2016
and worked through a large agenda.
After approving the December meeting minutes and invoices
vice chairman Tim Wilbeck noted that the last street sweeper payment was made.
The board moved quickly on to discussing the progress on the
Tag factory demolition. The board unanimously approved a motion to advertise
for bids for demolition.
The next agenda item was the water, sewer and street plan
for landowners Craig and Kelly True. The True’s were present and noted
that in order for their building permit to be approved they must be able to
give the zoning administrator a street address.
The board discussed with True’s options for their driveway
entrance. Also discussed was the option for closing a road that travels through
the property owned by the True’s. The board was not in favor of
abandoning the road with Wilbeck noted that several Exeter citizens had been
against closing the road.
The other option for the village would be to gravel a dirt
road that is currently not maintained.
“It would be better for us to maintain that block and a half
of North Empire and not close the other
road,” explained Village Chairman Alan Michl.
After establishing that the village would gravel a block and
a half of North Empire off of Kiowa St. the board was able to determine an
address for the True’s.
The board moved on to discuss options for sewer and water
service to the True’s involving Maintenance Supervisor John Mueller.
After discussing several options the board opted to leave the decision in
Mueller’s hands.
The board approved an application from Dylan Axline for a
propane tank in town.
The board reviewed the one and six year road reports and
will vote on them next month. The current paving bond will be paid off in
June of 2019. “I know the public starts to get worried when we talk about
paving. The one year plan is what we are probably going to get done this
year but the six year plan is jut our wish list,” noted Michl.
The board approved two new library board members, Laura
Pulliam and Mary Schlegelmilch before discussing the upcoming conference for
board members.
The board approved the mini-excavator lease with the village
of Fairmont. Michl reported that he and Mueller attended a recent
Fairmont village board meeting where Fairmont’s board approved the one year
agreement. Since both communities carrying the same insurance and employ
the same city attorney there will not be an issue with coverage.
Mueller gave the maintenance report discussing JEO
engineering firms visit to the village. JEO had given the village several
bids for possible projects. The board discussed one option that would
survey the north area of town and give Mueller a guide to grading to direct the
water on the north side of town. Mueller noted that “there is
always water standing on the paving. It’s a mess down there.”
Mueller also reported that the painting of the pool will be
delayed another year because the painting contractor will not be
available. He has investigated a concrete saw that will also cut water
pipe with a cost between $1200-1500. Mueller noted that it could be
mounted on a cart and would be a multi-purpose too. The board approved
the purchase of the saw and cart.
Clerk Becky Erdkamp reported that she is working on
the application for a demolition grant with the Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality.
The village received a memorial check from the Marilyn
Manning family with funds divided between the fire department, storybook park,
the pool and the baseball association.
The board received a letter from Casey Pohl noting that she
would not be returning as the aquatic center manager this summer.
Clerk Erdkamp reported that they received a letter from
Perennial Public Power stating that the multiplier on the well meter had been
calculated incorrectly and with the correction the village now owes an
additional $1825 in electricity fees.
Clerk Erdkamp reported that there are several with
delinquent water bills. She has received some payment on them and will
continue to keep the board informed.
On December 28 the Village office received word that a new
person had taken over the nursing home facility. According to Erdkamp,
new owners Perez Assisted Living, have plans to convert the Exeter and the
Edgar facilities into non-profit assisted living centers. Mueller toured
the facility with the new owner. Michl emphasized “we want to try to help
them any way that we can.”
Clerk Erdkamp reported that the October sales tax was
$10,160.39 and the Keno for November was $550.47. She also noted that
Viaero wireless is applying with the county to put in a cell tower on the edge
of town. The special conditions permit will be on next month’s agenda.
The board set the next meeting for February 1st.
