VILLAGE OF SOUTH BEND
Trustees Meeting
September 6, 2006


The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session September 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall. Board Members present were: Connie Boldan-Cerveny, James Cerveny, Brad Graham, Dave Mahrt, and Chairman Patrick Cunningham.

The meeting notice was posted at Village Hall, Post Office, & Fuel Depot.
It was noted where the “Open Meetings Act Poster” is posted.

The minutes of the August meeting was read and approved, motion by D.Mahrt, 2nd by J. Cerveny, Vote all Aye.

Treasurer’s report was read. Bills presented for the Road Fund $170.16 OPPD (Street Lights), $150.00 Gerald Snodgrass (Grading). Bills presented for the General Fund $14.45 OPPD (Town Hall Lights), $115.23 Plattsmouth Journal, $45.00 Morten Law, $400.00 Rishel & Pfeifer, P.C. (Budget), $30.62 Connie Boldan-Cerveny (Reception), $50.00 Deb Cunningham (Administrative Fees), motion to pay the bills by B. Graham, 2nd J. Cerveny, Vote all Aye.

Motion by C. Cerveny to enter Budget Hearing at 7:04, 2nd by B. Graham. Review, discussion and questions on budget. Motion by C. Cerveny to close Budget Hearing at 7:07, 2nd by J. Cerveny, Vote all Aye.

Resolution Number 01-06 read as follows:
WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Village Board of the Village of South Bend passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount; and
WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village of South Bend that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Village Board of the Village of South Bend, by a majority vote, resolves that:
1. The 2006-2007 property tax request be set at $7,924.00
2. The budget limit for 2006-2007 is set using the base limitation percent increase of 2.5%.
3. A copy of this resolution is to be forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2006, as part of the Village’s budget.
Motion by B. Graham to pass Resolution Number 01-06, 2nd by D. Mahrt, vote all Aye.

Building Permits: Bodie Dostal, 503 Pine, addition to square off back of house, motion to issue by D. Mahrt, 2nd by J. Cerveny, vote all Aye. An interested buyer for 105 N. Kansas asking for conditional use of camper storage, motion by B. Graham to deny conditional use, 2nd by C. Cerveny, vote all Aye. An interested buyer for 201 Pine asking for permission to but up an engine repair business, motion by D. Mahrt to allow this business upon approval of building permit, 2nd by B. Graham, vote all Aye.

Planning Committee: Report given

Inspections Conducted: No Report

Town Hall: No bid received, motion by B. Graham to publish bid request in Omaha World Herald adding that company must be bonded and show proof of insurance, 2nd by C. Cerveny, vote all Aye.

Cemetery Board: Asking for approval of Will Bassler, Amanda Hasse and Trampus Hasse to the committee. Motion by B. Graham to accept appointments, 2nd by C. Cerveny, Vote all Aye.

Fill Dirt from Western Sand & Gravel are no longer offering.
West Nile Virus Prevention Opportunities: Need to find a way to spend the $250.00 Grant for mosquito prevention. Having trouble finding mosquito sprayer.

New Business: Town Hall Clean-up motion by C. Cerveny to set the date of October 6-8, 2nd by D. Mahrt. JEO has made contact as to setting up a meeting for Hazard Mitigation plan.

Correspondences: Lower Platte River Corridor summit dates have been set.

Next Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Motion to adjourn by B. Graham, 2nd by D. Mahrt, Vote all Aye.

 

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