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Nehawka trustees accept clerk resignation, order removal of hazardous fence and set special budget hearing
Summary
At the Aug. 22 meeting, Nehawka trustees accepted the village clerk's resignation, ordered removal of an electric fence after two children were shocked at 515 Maple, approved several routine motions (minutes, treasurer’s report, claims, a building permit), approved equipment replacements, and set a Sept. 11 budget hearing.
The Village of Nehawka Board of Trustees on Aug. 22 accepted the resignation of Village Clerk Chris Lowther and directed staff to post the clerk vacancy. The motion to accept Lowther’s resignation was made by Chairman Tim Dineen, seconded by Chad Krueger, and recorded as carried; the minutes do not include a roll‑call tally.
Public safety action: Trustee Pat Neu raised two ordinance violations at 515 Maple involving an electric fence and the possession of hoofed animals, and said two children, ages 5 and 8, were shocked while visiting horses on the property. Neu read the relevant ordinance sections and moved that the electric fence and hoofed animals at 515 Maple be removed by the September board meeting to avoid penalties; the motion carried. The minutes state no enforcement action was taken regarding a second electric fence near Elm Street because it was not energized.
Routine business: The board approved July 10 meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report and presented claims (motions by Neu and Anson; seconds by Begemann and Neu, respectively — motions carried). The planning committee recommended and the board approved a building permit for A. Mohri after confirming floodway guidelines would be followed. Jason Amateis presented a mylar plat for a residential split, which was signed and stamped by Chairman Dineen and Trustee Neu.
Equipment and public-safety items: McKenna reported rescue billing is functioning but an auto-eject device on the squad needs replacement; a quote on that item was tabled to September pending company information and interlocal agreement questions. The board approved replacing the village fire whistle with a PA-style unit with battery backup (motion by Begemann, seconded by Neu). Chairman Tim Dineen moved and Matt Anson seconded replacement of a boost pump to restore water pressure at the Irvin Bates property; the motion carried.
Events and finance: Organizers for the Rustling Water Encampment (Sept. 20–23) outlined needs for demonstrations, porta‑potties (one family/handicapped), volunteer support and vendor booths (to be by free‑will donation). Trustee Ian Begemann proposed opening a Keno account tied to Nomad’s Bar to deposit potential revenue; the board tabled the matter for more information. Accountant John Winters reviewed the draft 2024–2025 budget, including an interlocal fire agreement contribution (village share about one‑third) and a possible five‑cent tax increase (from $0.45 to $0.50). The board adjusted accounts and set a special budget-review meeting for Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.; a Notice of Budget Hearing must be published.
Adjournment: The board took a break at about 8:45 p.m., reconvened, and adjourned at 9:35 p.m. after a motion by Ian Begemann and second by Chad Krueger. The minutes record motions as carried but do not provide vote tallies for recorded motions.
