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Cortland readies Summer Kick Off, museum grants noted and board weighs equipment, cleanup and drainage options
Summary
Board members reported Summer Kick Off logistics and museum grant awards, approved a $15/hour wage for a returning staffer, discussed speed-sign power hookup, equipment replacement needs and cleanup procedures, and decided not to participate in a drainage grant this year.
Village officials outlined summer events and local maintenance priorities at the May 13 Cortland meeting.
Board member C. Moormeier reported Summer Kick Off plans are in place — a band, porta-potties and fireworks are scheduled — and the local CIA asked the village to supply additional trash cans at the ballfield. The CIA also reported plans for a backpack program in August; the board indicated it would coordinate use of the ballpark for the event.
Museum activity was highlighted: the museum has received two recent grants and is included on the Wander Nebraska tour, according to a written report read by C. Moormeier. The board also said it will seek a grant for new playground equipment, and it decided not to participate this year in a Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District grant for drainage work.
Operational matters included discussion of a speed sign; Burkey said the village is still waiting on Nebraska Public Power District to provide electrical service for the device. Public-works items included town truck and Gator maintenance issues and approval to purchase a new weedwhacker. Briggs reported that Connor King will resume duties May 21 and the board approved a $15 hourly wage for him. The board also discussed tighter cleanup procedures after a successful village clean-up day and considered verifying residency via driver’s license for future use of village dump keys.
A resident approached the superintendent about opening a restaurant in town; board members expressed general support and noted that required permits and applications must be filed. Correspondence from Northern Natural Gas describing an expansion that does not affect Cortland was noted.
The meeting closed after formal votes and routine adjournment.
