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Votes at a glance: Denton trustees approve contract extensions, resolutions and routine claims on Feb. 2
Summary
The Denton Board of Trustees carried motions to table utility rate ordinances to March 2, adopt a surplus‑property resolution for hay bales, extend the Keno contract for one year, accept a camera bid, approve conference attendance, set a $6,000 fireworks budget and approve claims and payroll.
At its Feb. 2, 2026 meeting the Village of Denton Board of Trustees recorded several formal actions (motions, a resolution and approvals) that affect village finances and operations.
Key actions and outcomes
- Approval of minutes: Motion by Trustee Amanda Fangmeier, seconded by Trustee Trent Wheatley, to approve the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Outcome: Carried.
- Tabling of sewer and water rate ordinances: Motion by Fangmeier, seconded by Wheatley, to table Ordinance 26-1-1 (water) and Ordinance 26-1-2 (sewer) until the March 2, 2026 meeting. Outcome: Tabled (Carried).
- Keno contract extension: Motion by Fangmeier, seconded by Ryan Osborn, to extend the Keno contract amendment one year and authorize Chair Hobelman to sign. Outcome: Carried. (Transcript lists contract term Feb. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2026.)
- Resolution 2-1-26 (Surplus property — hay bales): Motion by Ryan Osborn, seconded by Trent Wheatley, to adopt Resolution 2-1-26 declaring 11 large round brome hay bales surplus and authorize a sealed-bid sale at the March 2 meeting. Outcome: Carried.
- Camera upgrade: Motion by Fangmeier, seconded by Osborn, to accept a bid from NCS IT Support for four camera replacements and software for $905.26. Outcome: Carried.
- Conference attendance: Motion by Fangmeier, seconded by Wheatley, to approve maintenance worker Ross Blackledge to attend the Nebraska Rural Water Annual Conference March 9–11, 2026. Outcome: Carried.
- Fireworks budget: Motion by Fangmeier, seconded by Osborn, to set a $6,000 budget for a July 3 or 4 fireworks show and request Midwest Firework perform the show. Outcome: Carried.
- Claims and payroll: Motion by Fangmeier, seconded by Wheatley, to approve Claims List A for $24,526.09, Claims List B for $5,325.03 and February net payroll $10,832.21. Outcome: Carried.
The minutes record outcomes as 'Carried' but do not provide roll-call vote tallies or individual yes/no votes; where a tally was not provided, the outcome is listed as recorded in the minutes. The board adjourned after completing these items.
