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Orchard Village Trustees approved a $6,500 bid from John Prouty Construction for demolition of a house situated at 135 W. 3rd Street when they met Oct. 21 in regular session. Clerk Brenda Harrison noted two bids were received for the project. Trustee Tyson Schutt made a motion to accept Prouty's bid and John Ferguson added the second. Chris Miller, of Miller and Associates, in Kearney was certified as the village's street superintendent. Trustees unanimously approved Resolution 10.21.24. In other business, trustees approved the treasurer's...
Ewing village trustees accepted the retirement resignation of longtime village clerk, Sharon Swails, during Monday's regular meeting at city hall. The vote was unanimous, with trustees Dustin Wright, Dustin Jorgensen and Kane Frey approving the action item. Trustees James Ramold and Katie Koenig were absent from the meeting. Swails said her last day in office will be Dec. 31. The board entered executive executive session to discuss the next steps to fill the position. In other business, the...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Sept. 9, 2024, at 7:04 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published Sept. 4, 2024, in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s 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 K...
Installation of Trimlight lighting along Ewing's business district hit a snag. Joe Kaup, owner of Trimlight Lighting, told Ewing village officials, on Aug. 19, "Found out the hard way, can't have a wireless network in the post office or bank, because of security rules, so that threw a major monkey wrench in my original plan." He spoke with representatives from Great Plains Communication, who suggested establishing multiple hot spots to run the lighting. "We're not going down that road," Kaup said. He also contacted Rise Broadband and did not...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on August 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published August 7, 2024 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, Kane Fry, Dustin Wright, and James Ramold. Als...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, July 8, 2024, at the village office. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the village office. Chair Linquist called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Trustees VanEvery, Tyrrell, Leichleiter and Campbell present. Also present: Bill Fox, Doug Cunningham, Heath Wilson and Cora Calkins. Absent: None. Motion by Tyrrell, second by Campbell: Approve minutes of...
Orchard trustees agreed to sponsor a community cleanup event when they met in regular session on June 10. According to village clerk Brenda Harrison, dumpsters are expected to arrive July 15. Additional information will be announced on the village's Facebook page. Trustees also approved hiring AMGL CPA, of Grand Island, to complete the yearly audit. The board requeted bids since Herley & Reinke CPA, of Norfolk, no longer conducts municipality audits. Harrison said three companies were...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on June 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published June 5, 2024, 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 Ramold. Also present w...
The Village of Clearwater received the 2024 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Award at the 2024 Nebraska Investment Finance Authority Conference on Wednesday, April 17. Established in 2018, this award showcases and recognizes projects that utilize NAHTF to create safe, decent and affordable housing for Nebraska. This award celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments and outstanding leadership in housing and support services. The award honors individuals, agencies, projects and programs...
Ewing Village Board of Trustees heard updates about the duplex project, under construction by Thramer Construction. Carla Kimball, executive director of the Central Nebraska Economic Development District, said items were being gathered for the rental of the property. "To make it cash flow, rental will need to be $625 per month, per unit," Kimball said. "More may be charged, but it depends on their income." Insurance estimates run $4,500. Kimball anticipates taxes on the units will be $2,500...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 11, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on March 11, 2024, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published March 6, 2024, 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, Kane Fry and James Ramold. Also prese...
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 15, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a special meeting Monday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Purpose of the meeting was to consider all agenda items that were outlined in the agenda for the January 8, 2024, regular meeting, as well as emergency matters and those requiring resolution prior to the regular February board meeting. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in "Summerland...
The Village of Clearwater will have a new street superintendent in 2024. During the trustees’ Dec. 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved hiring Advanced Consulting Engineering Services and John Zwingman as the village’s engineering company and street superintendent for 2024. Reed Miller, from Miller & Associates has filled the position in past years. According to Kelly Kerkman, village chairman, Zwingman will attend a meeting each quarter. “This guy comes highly recommended,” he said. B...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dec. 11, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees opened a hearing on the liquor license application for White Star at 7 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the hearing was published Dec. 6, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger. Chairman James Ramold opened the hearing at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. As there were no statements against the liquor license for White Star, the chairman closed the hearing at 7:02 pm. The Ewing Village Board of T...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dec. 13, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Ker...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Bomgaars, sup, 188.62; Precision IT, srv, 59.75; Miller & Associates, srv, 1,200.00; WEX Bank, fuel, 258.70; Sanne Service, srv, 2,183.73; Neligh Auto & Machine, sup, 170.60; Orval’s Auto Service, srv, 654.50; NNTC, util, 161.21; Clearwater Market, sup, 79.08; Western Oil II, LLC, fuel, 112.74; ColdType Publishing, adv, 196.00; ERPPD, util, 1,233.67; Black Hills Energy, util, 390.12; Cornerstone Bank, sup, 25.00; Summerland Public School, fees, 775.00; Schacht Abstract & Title, ins, 7...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 13, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kel...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: City of Neligh, srv, 4,492.77; Bearinger Tax & Accounting, srv, 70.00; Quill, sup, 89.54; WEX Bank, fuel, 176.44; Precision IT, srv, 36.00; Farmers Pride, sup, 218.73; Rueter’s, sup, 181.40; CNA Surety, ins, 875.00; Dinkel Implement, sup, 11,750.00; NNTC, util, 168.90; ColdType Publishing, adv, 112.50; ERPPD, util, 1,240.09; Black Hills Energy, util, 1,246.49; DWs Heating & Air, rpr, 85.00; Jarecki Sharp Petersen, lgl, 699.60; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,302.25; Economic Savings, tnfr, 2...
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...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 14, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8:05 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly...
Two new housing units are for sale in Clearwater. A duplex, constructed by Stearns Construction, is completed and accepting applications, according to local economic development director Lauren Sheridan-Simonson. A ribbon cutting and open house were held at the unit, Thursday, Aug. 10. The project was possible, in part, from a Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant of $221,000 to the Village of Clearwater.Steve Stearns worked with Miller & Associates "to create a plan that benefits...
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...
A cloud of confusion over who is responsible for a 1,670-foot portion of 516 Avenue, headed north out of Clearwater, hung over the village trustees’ June 12 meeting. Once the Sinclair dust settled, trustees agreed to take steps to clarify who is responsible for the road and establish a speed limit. Cole and Amy Scott, who reside at 205 River Road, addressed concerns with the amount of dust and the speed limit. According to village chairman Kelly Kerkman, a former village board member said permis...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 8, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 8, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in "Summerland Advocate-Messenger," posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart,...
Concerns about sewer rates and the cost of the Clearwater lagoon project were expressed during the April 10 village meeting held at the Clearwater fire hall. Trustees tabled the purchase of geographic information system equipment to use for locating water and sewer lines. According to former village trustee Jay Snider, the hand-held equipment, currently requested by village maintenance man Troy Behnke, was to have been included in grant funding the village received. “It was part of when we l...
