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Members of Summerland Public School's FFA chapter got first-hand experience in forestry, Monday, Oct. 2. Students added 10 new trees to school property, near the FFA corn test plot and track-and-field areas. The trees are part of the Ten Free Trees Progam, an effort of the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. James Ramold, Ewing village chairman and a school employee, applied for the grant. Ramold, along with instructor Jacob Goldfuss, assisted students with planting....
Residents in Ewing and Clearwater will see an increase in garbage rates following action taken by trustees in both villages. Ewing Village Chairman James Ramold said representatives from Bud's Sanitary Service, of Newman Grove reported costs have gone up since Green Fiber has closed. "He has more tonage he has to take care of," Ramold said. Ewing residents will pay $18.75 per pick up, following approval by trustees when they met Sept. 11. Residential properties in Clearwater will pay $21 per...
PROCEEDINGS BUDGET MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the budget meeting, Sept. 11, 2023, at 7:03 p.m., at city hall, which was advertised in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger” and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posed location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and Dustin Wright. James Ramold was absent. Also present were Alan Potter and Sharon Swails. Motion by Jorgensen, seconded by Fry...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 11, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Sept. 11, 2023, at 7:04 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Sept. 14, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village office. Chairman-pro-tem, Dustin Wright, called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry and...
ORDINANCE NO. 442 VILLAGE OF EWING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EWING, NEBRASKA, AMENDING SEC TION 7-103 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE TO REQUIRE LANDLORDS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR UTILITY BILLS FOR THEIR RENTAL PROPER TIES; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND VILLAGE BOARD AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Section 7-103 of the municipal code of the Village of Ewing be and hereby is amended to read as follows: SECTION 7-103: BILLING AND COLLECTIONS A. The village clerk sh...
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF EWING, NEBRASKA, SETTING AND ESTABLISHING WAGES AND SALARIES FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF EWING, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. That commencing from and after Aug. 1, 2023, the wages/salaries of village employees be and hereby are established as follows: Clerk-treasurer $17.00/hr Police chief $25.00/hr Maintenance supervisor $34,081.60/year Seasonal employee $16.00/hr Part-time employee $13.00/hour...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Aug. 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published Aug. 9, 2023, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s Office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham and James Ramold. Also present were Reed M...
Almost a year after receiving notification that the Village of Ewing was selected to receive funds to construct a two-unit duplex, officials broke ground on the project, Aug. 1. The $431,640 project, from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund, will start construction in mid-August, according to village clerk Sharon Swails. The village will provide a $100,000 match. Village chairman James Ramold said each unit will feature two bedrooms, one bathroom and a single-car garage, available for...
Ewing trustees approved a $5,000 bid, submitted by Brian Hubl, of rural Ewing, for removal of all panels and posts from the Ewing rodeo arena, located on the along the Highway 45B spur, when the board met earlier in July. Five proposals were submitted to the board, with bids ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Following a motion by Dustin Wright and second by Katie Cunningham, trustees voted unanimously to accept Hubel's offer. In other business, trustees: • Discussed hiring a police officer. Trustee...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on July 10, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published July 5, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and James Ramol...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 12, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on June 12, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published June 7, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Katie Cunningham and James...
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 22, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for a special session on May 22, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published May 10, 2023, and May 17, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” The purpose of the meeting is to provide the opportunity for the public to comment on the Village of Ewing application to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance in the amount of a $50,000.00 grant for the purchase of a payloader. An agenda was...
A longtime Ewing businessman and a couple known for service to the community were recognized Sunday as the 2023 class in the Ewing Hall of Fame. Don Ruroede and Yvonne and the late Clete Thramer were presented with the honor by village chairman, James Ramold, during Ewing's Funfest parade. Ruroede, a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public School, said he was "surprised and honored" to be a recipient. "It's a nice honor," he said. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years...
Ewing Village Board of Trustees approved applying for United States Department of Agriculture grant, totaling $50,000, to assist with the purchase of a payloader. The vote was taken during a 7 p.m. special meeting, Monday, at city hall. Chairman James Ramold said officials are looking at different options, with prices ranging from $101,000 to $130,000. Trustee Dustin Wright said prices vary, depending on the types and number of attachments included with the equipment purchase. "There's not a...
MINUTES OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 8, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on May 8, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published April 3, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Katie Cunningham and James...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 10, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on April 10, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published April 5, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Katie Cunni...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on March 13, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published March 8, 2023, in the "Summerland Advocate-Messenger." An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman James Ramold called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry and James Ramold. Absent was K...
A new housing unit in Ewing is one step closer to reality. Village chairman James Ramold confirmed funds for construction of a two-unit duplex, from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund, were received last week. During the village trustees’ Feb. 13 meeting, Carla Kimball, with the Central Nebraska Economic Development District, said the organization will work with village officials to establish a timeline for construction. “Some of that will be dependent on weather,” she said. “Some...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Feb. 13, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Feb. 13, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Feb. 8, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Katie Cunni...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan. 9, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Jan. 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Jan. 4, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chair Pro Tem, Dustin Wright, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry and Katie Cunningh...
A longtime Ewing public servant was recognized during the board of trustees' Dec. 14 meeting at city hall. Chairman James Ramold thanked Bill Graber for 20 years of service to the community. "My last day and I show up late," Graber joked. The board reorganized during the meeting and swore in its newly-elected trustee, Katie Cunningam. Each trustee will oversee a specific department. Cunningham will handle parks; Kane Fry streets; Dustin Wright, water and sewer; cemetery, Ramold; and dump,...
ORDINANCE NO. 441 VILLAGE OF EWING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EWING, HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AMENDING THE RATES FOR THE USE OF WATER PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF EWING, NEBRASKA: Section 1. That the following monthly rates be and the same hereby are adopted and imposed upon the users of water provided by the village: Flat rate, 1” meter $23.50 per hookup Flat rate, 1.5” meter $36.00 per hookup Fla...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dec, 14, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Dec. 14, 2022, at 4 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Dec. 7, 2022, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry and Ramold. Absen...
PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees met in a special session, Dec. 1, 2022, at 9 a.m., in open and public session at the village hall, located at 209 E. Nebraska Street, in the village of Ewing, Nebraska, the regular meeting place of the board of trustees. The purpose of the meeting was to pass Ordinance #440, to set additional sales tax of 1%. The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Ramold at 9 a.m. Notice was given as to the posted location of the open meetings law....
ORDINANCE #440 VILLAGE OF EWING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EWING, NEBRASKA, IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL 1% SALES TAX ON ALL TAXABLE SALES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING A DATE WHEN SUCH TAX IS TO BE IMPOSED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. Be it ordained by the village board of the village of Ewing, Nebraska, as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to the authority granted by the electors of the Village of Ewing there be and hereby is imposed a sales tax and use tax of an additional 1% of the purchase price upon the...
