June 16, 2025 Minutes
June 17, 2025
A meeting of the Stratton Village Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 pm on Monday June 16, 2025 at the Village Office by Chairman S. Hanes. Notice of the meeting was posted in three public places: Village Clerk’s Office, MNB Bank Stratton, and United States Post Office Stratton. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice. A poster of the “Open Meetings Act” was clearly visible on the wall, and Chairman Hanes directed the attention of those present to the poster. All proceedings hereafter shown occurred while the meeting was in session.
Present: Trustee S. Hanes, Trustee P. Bohochik, Trustee J. Stewart, Trustee H.A. Windecker, Trustee K.R. Moore. Also in attendance were: Utilities Superintendent M. Petersen, Assistant Utilities Superintendent C. Stout, Clerk T. Hedrick, and members of the public Jen Moore.
OPEN FORUM:
No public comment made.
Motion by Stewart and seconded by Hanes to approve the previous minutes, claims and treasurers report as presented. Roll call: Ayes: Hanes, Bohochik, Stewart, Windecker, Moore. Nays: None. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Consideration of Utilities Superintendent Applications: With no objection the Village will continue to accept applications for the Utilities Superintendent position. A member of the community with experience in job recruitment has volunteered to assist with advertising the position.
Railway Street Rehabilitation Project Bids: Chairman Hanes stated there is a company that may be able to do repairs for around $14,000 preparing it for armor coating. Other board members would like to see a written bid prior to making any further decisions. Utilities Superintendent Petersen will contact a company regarding armor coating bids.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by Hanes and seconded by Stewart to approve renewal of Time Deposit Certificate. Roll call: Ayes: Hanes, Bohochik, Stewart, Windecker, Moore. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Board members reviewed the submitted invoice for the playground equipment construction. Board members would like to see an itemized invoice for consideration.
Employee Report: Nothing new to report.
Streets, Ally and Landfill Report: Utilities Superintendent Petersen advised they have not seen any unauthorized items at the tree dump lately.
Electricity Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Water & Sewer Committee Report: Utilities Superintendent Petersen advised there would be someone coming to look at the generator at the water well to give a quote for an updated generator with an automatic switch.
Finance Committee Report: Nothing new to report.
Health & Welfare Committee: Nothing new to report.
Park & Recreation Committee Report: Clerk Hedrick reported that the swimming pool was open and there have been several donations coming in to assist with upgrades and repairs. Hedrick stated that we were approximately $260 short to purchase the pool cover and reel system. The board agreed with no objection that we could cover the difference with Village funds.
Motion by Hanes and seconded by Stewart to adjourn the meeting. Roll call: Ayes: Hanes, Bohockik, Moore, Stewart, Windecker. Nays: None. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 7:31 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday June 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Village Office.
| June 2025 Claims | ||
| Vendor | Description | Amount |
| American Agricultural Laboratory | Water testing | $27.56 |
| Andrew's Landscaping | Mowing | $2,800.00 |
| Arnold Pool Company | Pool Supplies | $486.75 |
| Charles Schwab & Co., Inc | Retirement Contribution | $527.16 |
| Culligan Water Conditioning | Monthly Rental | $37.48 |
| D.A. Davidson | Water Bond Payment | $59,122.00 |
| Diamond Vogel | Pool paint | $1,021.21 |
| Eakes Office Solutions | Supplies, Printer Fee | $219.80 |
| Farmers Cooperative Grain & Supply | Fuel & Diesel | $883.98 |
| Great Plains Communication | Phone Service | $602.33 |
| HonorboundIT | IT support | $300.00 |
| Katrina McCorkle | Swimming Pool Operator Reimbursement | $40.00 |
| Lanessa Wickizer | Lifeguard Certification | $823.00 |
| Miller & Associates | ARPA Compliance & Monitoring | $210.00 |
| Municipal Supply | Parts | $925.78 |
| Owens ACE Hardware | Supplies | $104.99 |
| Railroad Management Company | License Fees | $834.10 |
| Schroeder & Schroeder | Professional fees | $175.00 |
| Scoop Media | Publications | $111.94 |
| Southwest Public Power District | Power cost | $13,891.55 |
| Stratton Auto Parts | Supplies | $41.31 |
| Stratton Country Market | Supplies | $19.39 |
| Uline | Picnic Tables | $2,397.63 |
| Unitech | Paint | $147.50 |
| USA BlueBook | Parts | $218.88 |
| US Bank | Payroll Fee, Books, Supplies, Training | $2,686.57 |
| USPO | Postage | $73.00 |
| Verizon | Cell Phone Service | $161.13 |
| Waste Connections of Nebraska | Town Disposal Charge | $4,428.41 |
| Mandatory Disbursements: | ||
| Aflac | Employee Withholding | $161.38 |
| MNB- Stratton | ACH Fees | $38.33 |
| Nebraska Department of Revenue | Sales Tax | $1,570.68 |
| Payroll | ||
| Salaries | Salaries | $15,502.93 |
| Payroll Taxes | Employer Contribution | $1,180.51 |
| Total Claims | $93,318.45 | |
| Total Mandatory Disbursements | $1,770.39 | |
| Total Payroll | $16,683.44 | |
| Total Claims Report | $111,772.28 |
