Denton trustees set cul-de-sac standard, approve surplus hay sale and claims; discuss trail and arboretum partnership

At the Dec. 2 meeting, the Village of Denton Board of Trustees adopted a subdivision standard requiring a turnaround at the end of 6th Street with a 35-foot radius and instructed the clerk to notify developers and provide engineer drawings, after being told an on-site cul-de-sac would increase costs by roughly $25,000 from the preliminary plat.

Trustee Amanda Fangmeier made the motion and Doug Rosekrans seconded; the motion carried.

The board also approved Resolution No. 24-12-1 to offer 12 large round brome hay bales for sealed-bid public sale at the Jan. 6, 2025 meeting. The resolution sets posting and publication requirements and states the total fair market value of the items is less than $65.

Trustee Fangmeier moved and Trenton Wheatley seconded to table discussion of the local Denton grant until the next meeting.

On financial matters, the board approved Claims List A totaling $26,295.46 and Claims List B totaling $6,013.76; the minutes also record Keno Checking of $70,938 and November payroll of $8,841.34. The motion to approve claims carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

During the meeting Bill Edwards introduced the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Program and described how the program assists communities with native landscaping; the board expressed interest in partnering on a future village project. Maintenance staff reported a sewer main backup on private property, discussed a pole shed for storage near the water tower, and noted a stolen bulk water meter for which the insurance payment will be $2,365.