ELGIN CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings
January 4, 2021
The Elgin City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 7:30 p.m., pursuant to posted notice.
Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order, and announced the location of the Open Meeting Act. Council members present were Duane Miller, Jim Kittelson, and Mike Dvorak. Craig Niewohner present upon appointment to Councilman Ward 2.
A complete and accurate copy of the minutes is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Clerk’s office.
The following agenda items were approved:
December regular meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, transaction report, and paying the claims.
GENERAL: ERPPD, se, 93.18; Great Plains Communications, se, 54.65; Prudential, retirement, 500.36; US Treasury, tax, 3477.26; ; APPEARA, su, 20.79; Bank of Elgin, ins, 2250.00; Black Hill Energy, se, 143.11; Dean’s Market, su, 437.36; Fitzgerald, Vetter, Temple, Bartell & Henderson, se, 700.00; The Elgin Review, print, 271.03; K Childers, su, 692.25; NE Dept of Revenue, tax, 1230.13; Payroll, 2758.39; pool fund: 3240.83
STREET: ERPPD, se, 950.02; Verizon Wireless, su, 42.79; Elgin One Stop, fuel, 177.20; Hometown Station, fuel, 45.84; Kayton International, rent, 2270.00; Black Hills Energy, se, 99.88; Payroll, 1299.25
WATER: ERPPD, se, 691.43; Verizon Wireless, su, 42.79; Great Plains Communications, se, 49.03; Sargent Drilling, rep & main, 22.75; US Post Office, su, 26.75; NE Dept of Revenue, tax, 758.59; Payroll, 2598.50
SEWER: ERPPD, se, 949.22; Great Plains Communications, se, 51.27; The Elgin Review, print, 19.02; NE Dept of Revenue, tax, 184.03; Payroll, 1001.24
FIRE: ERPPD, se, 167.02; Great Plains Communications, se, 58.67; APPEARA, su, 20.79; Black Hills Energy, se, 330.70
POLICE: Antelope Co Sheriff, se, 2,700.00
TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING: Bud’s Sanitary Service, se, 4887.00; Betty Moser, rent, 100.00
POOL: ERPPD, se, 61.57; Black Hills Energy, se, 31.33; Bank of Elgin, loan, 2227.79
PARK: ERPPD, se, 250.69; NE Dept. of Revenue, tax, 69.61; Payroll, 298.01
LIBRARY: ERPPD, se, 54.18; Amazon, bks, 110.19; Black Hills Energy, se, 89.65; Great Plains Communications, se, 178.81; Magnolia, bks, 30.00; Barb Bode, su, 376.84; Payroll, 1134.84
YOUTH: ERPPD, se, 31.50
RESCUE UNIT: Quick Med Claims, se, 84.00; Dean Schrage, fees, 100.00; Kari Schindler, fees, 100.00; Vicki Miller, fees, 250.00
• Entered into Closed Session at 7:33 p.m.
• Returned to Open Session at 7:41 p.m.
• Appoint Craig Niewohner as Councilman Ward 2
• Oath of Office to Councilman Ward 2 Craig Niewohner
• Building permits: Bob Moore
The following agenda items were discussed:
• Tabled the condition of property at 306 Elm St.
• Water main project update
• Sidewalk payments in the downtown area
• No parking on streets during snow removal
• Tree dump was burnt
• Non-working water meters
• Trees trimmed at 100 N West St.
• Dog bite resolved
• Camper that left without payment will not be pursued
• Campground signs are ready to be picked up
Next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021
Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Mayor Mike Schmitt
City Clerk Kristin L. Childers
PUBLISH: January 13, 2021
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