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Arnold trustees approve parks, pool, safety and code work; authorize funding for Carroll Street Courts and Old Mill Park
Summary
At its March 10 meeting, the Arnold Board of Trustees approved multiple motions including claims payments, AEDC reimbursements, funding authorizations for Carroll Street Courts and Old Mill Park (each up to $20,000), acceptance of a fire alarm replacement contract, orders for pool access steps and sidewalk work, and authorization to advertise for seasonal help at $18/hour.
The Village of Arnold Board of Trustees on March 10 approved a slate of routine and capital items, authorizing work on local parks, pool accessibility and safety systems and approving claims and reimbursements.
Claims and financial reports: the board approved the Treasurer’s Report (roll call vote 5–0) and approved claims on file totaling $80,116.72 after separating the Country Partners Cooperative invoice for a separate vote. The board later approved payment to Country Partners Cooperative in a 4–0 vote with Trustee Donnell DeLosh recorded as abstaining.
Economic development and AEDC claims: the board approved Economic Development Fund claims totaling $4,080.48 tied to AEDC reimbursements and related items.
Parks and recreation projects: the board authorized Mary Becker to proceed with the Carroll Street Courts project, approved Becker’s authority to apply for grants, and committed up to $20,000 in village matching funds toward the court project. The board also approved contributing up to $20,000 from the Edna B. Peterson Account toward improvements at Old Mill Park, where Justin Strasburg reported $26,500 in estimated costs and about $6,500 in donations and grants to date.
Contract awards and purchases: the board accepted Nebraska Safety & Fire Equipment Company’s proposal to replace certain fire alarm initiating devices and authorized payment of $3,175.00 upon completion. The board voted to order an ADA Easy Stair 6‑Step for pool access from Recreation Supply at $6,770.63 and accepted SG Concrete Pros Inc.’s estimate of $3,700.00 to install concrete steps and a sidewalk to the Pump House.
Pool operations and staffing: after reviewing historical costs and a 2025 salary estimate, the board decided to keep 2025 pool rates unchanged. The board also approved advertising for seasonal help (duties include mowing, weed eating, painting and general upkeep) and set pay at $18.00 per hour. Shavonne Schacher presented the proposed 2025 pool personnel roster, including assistant managers and lifeguards contingent on qualifications.
Municipal code and code enforcement: the Clerk was authorized to obtain an estimate to adopt the Nebraska Basic Code (NBC) from American Legal Publishing; the NBC adoption will be discussed at a budget workshop. The board also discussed code enforcement training following correspondence with Village Attorney Mike Borders and a meeting with Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond and agreed to issue warnings before citations.
Administrative: the board accepted a single design submittal for the Carroll Street Courts matter (item tabled until design consideration) and handled routine operational updates from the Clerk including water‑operator training, scheduled tree care workshops and recent trouble calls and scheduled maintenance.
Votes at a glance: see the action list below for motions, movers/seconders and roll call tallies recorded in the minutes.
