Minutes of Meeting

of the Board of Trustees

Village of Boys Town

December 7, 2021

The meeting of the Board of the Village of Boys Town was held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in the Headquarters Building of Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home in the Village of Boys Town, Nebraska.

Call to Order:

Chairman Skartvedt called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m.

Notice of Meeting:

The Notice of Meeting was posted on November 30, 2021, to Beacon and Village of Boys Town websites, and in the following designated public places in the Village of Boys Town: Town Hall, Visitor’s Center, and Headquarters. The Notice of Meeting was also published in The Daily Record on November 30, 2021.

A copy of the Open Meetings Act was posted on the tables at both entrances to the Auditorium.

Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence:

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Village Clerk Conducted Roll Call:

Village Board of Trustees:

•   Kyle Skartvedt - Chair, Board of Trustees - Present

•   Monsignor James Gilg - Trustee - Not Present

•   Chris Haack - Trustee - Present

•   Jeff Lindley - Trustee - Present

•   Joe West - Trustee - Present

Also present:

•   Judy Rasmussen - Treasurer - Present

•   Dana Washington - Village Attorney - Present

•   James Beckmann - Village Clerk - Present

•   Bill Clark - Chief of Police - Present

•   John Kava - Fire Chief - Not Present

•   Brett Wawers - Village Engineer - Present

Consent Agenda and Minutes of Prior

Meeting:

Chairman Skartvedt moved for approval of the November 2, 2021 Minutes.

Upon MOTION duly made by West and seconded by Lindley, the Consent Agenda and Minutes were accepted. The Village Clerk conducted roll call.

•   Chair Skartvedt - AYE

•   Trustee Haack - AYE

•   Trustee Lindley - AYE

•   Trustee West - AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Special Presentation/Proclamations:

Madison Hagan, Mayor, and Jacey Ballard, Vice Mayor, of the Village of Boys Town attended the meeting to make two very important proclamations on behalf of the citizens of Boys Town.

1. Proclamation of Human Rights Month, read by Madison Hagan

2. Proclamation of Day of Observation & Mourning of Those Who Died While Homeless, read by Jacey Ballard

Now therefore, let it be proclaimed by the Honorable Mayor, Madison Hagan, and Vice Mayor, Jacey Ballard that December is Human Rights Month and Day of Observation & Mourning of Those Who Died While Homeless Month.

National Executive Director of Boys Town, Father Steven Boes:

Father Steven Boes shared a celebration of the year and expressed thanks for what the Village Board and employees have done to keep Boys Town safe and a great place for our kids and employees to live and work.

Report of the Village Treasurer:

The Village Treasurer reviewed the October 2021 Financial Report with the Trustees. The balance of all funds as of October 31 collectively $381,401.78. Detailed reports of Payroll & Related Invoices Paid and Invoices to be Paid are attached herewith and become part of the minutes. Chair Skartvedt solicited a motion for consideration of and to approve action on accounts of the Village Treasurer, to approve the Village General Fund allowance, Payroll & Related Invoices Paid, and Invoices to be Paid.

Upon MOTION duly made by Haack and seconded by Lindley, these matters were accepted. The Village Clerk conducted roll call:

•   Chair Skartvedt - AYE

•   Trustee Haack - AYE

•   Trustee Lindley - AYE

•   Trustee West - AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Report of the Village Police Chief:

Chief Clark submitted a request for a department promotion, the request was tabled for further review and will be presented at the Special Session Meeting on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 1:30PM.

Report of the Village Engineer:

Village Engineer, Brett Wawers, provided an update that construction on Mother Theresa Lane has progressed and should be completed within the next week or two and that review of the one-year and six-year plan for the Village will begin.

 

Other Business:

Vote on Appointment of Village Officers for 2022:

•   Village Treasurer - Judy Rasmussen

•   Village Attorney - Dana Washington

•   Village Chief of Police - Chief William Clark

•   Village Engineer & Superintendent - Brett Wawers

•   Village Fire Chief - Chief John Kava

•   Village Clerk - James Beckmann

Upon MOTION duly made by Lindley and seconded by West, the appointments of Village Officers were approved. The Village Clerk conducted roll call.

•   Chair Skartvedt - AYE

•   Trustee Haack - AYE

•   Trustee Lindley - AYE

•   Trustee West - AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Election of Chair of Board for 2022:

Chair Skartvedt indicated his willingness to continue on as Chair and asked if there were others who would like to run for Chair. Other trustees did not express an interest. After a paper vote was conducted, the Village Clerk Beckmann announced Kyle Skartvedt had been elected, 4-0, to serve as Chair for the year of 2022.

Resolution 1221 Authorizing the Signing of Year-End Certification of City Street

Superintendent:

Upon MOTION duly made by West and seconded by Lindley, Resolution 1221 Authorizing the signing on Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent for filing with the Nebraska Department of Transportation was approved. The Village Clerk conducted roll call.

•   Chair Skartvedt - AYE

•   Trustee Haack - AYE

•   Trustee Lindley - AYE

•   Trustee West - AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Next Meeting:

The next regular meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 1:30PM.

Adjournment:

There being no further business, upon motion duly made and carried by unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned at 1 :59PM.

Motion carried: 4-0

Respectfully submitted,

James Beckmann

Village Clerk

Kyle Skarvedt

Chair of the Board

FINANCIAL REPORT

for the Month Ending

October 31, 2021

FNB VILLAGE GENERAL CHECKING:

Balance Forward                    $     20,697.68

Adjustments                                          0.00

     (i.e., Interest, Voids, prior period)

Receipts for the Month                   9,016.58

Less Warrants Issued                            0.00

Transfers                                              0.00

Less Bank Fees                               (103.85)

Payroll Maxx Fees - EFT Debit                          0.00

Payroll                                                  0.00

     Balance                           $  29,610.41

FNB VILLAGE EMS FUND:

Balance Forward                    $       8,955.42

Adjustments                                          0.00

     (i.e., Interest, Voids, prior period)

Receipts for the Month                          0.00

Less Warrants Issued                            0.00

Transfers                                     (8,955.42)

Less Bank Fees                                     0.00                       Balance    $                -

FNB COMMERCIAL MMDA:

Closed Account August 2021

JPM GENERAL CHECKING:

Balance Forward                    $   476,575.00

Adjustments                                          0.00

     (i.e., Interest, Voids, prior period)

Receipts for the Month               407,423.82

Less Warrants Issued              (500,376.43)

Transfers                                              0.00

Less Bank Fees                          (37,285.73)

Payroll Maxx Fees - EFT Debit                          (454.87)

Payroll                                       (80,108.06)

     Balance                           $ 265,773.73

JPM EMS FUNDS:

Balance Forward                    $     74,121.66

Adjustments                                          0.00

     (i.e., Interest, Voids, prior period)

Receipts for the Month                   3,620.85

Less Warrants Issued                     (110.00)

Transfers                                       8,955.42

Less Bank Fees                               (570.29)

     Balance                           $  86,017.64

ALL FUNDS:

FNB General:                      $  29,610.41

FNB EMS:                                          0.00

JPM Gen Checking:              265,773.73

JPM EMS Funds:                     86,017.64

     TOTAL FUNDS:               $ 381,401.78

JUDY F. RASMUSSEN

VILLAGE TREASURER

Village of Boys Town

Payroll & Related Invoices Paid

November 3 through December 7, 2021

11/03/2021   16062   Delta Dental of Nebraska   Claims Pd 10-24 thru 10-30, & Oct Adm Fee   (111.21)     11/03/2021   ACH   Highmark, Inc.   Claims paid thru 10/29/2021   (6,302.22)     11/10/2021   16063   Delta Dental of Nebraska WKY002028792-Claims Pd thru 11/06/21    (646.98)     11/10/2021   ACH   Highmark, Inc.   Claims paid thru 11/05/2021   (2,950.57)     11/12/2021   FOP   Lodge 35 Union Dues Paid by ACH-1216798   (200.00)     11/12/2021   BT Credit Union   Credit Union deposits pd by ACH-1216799   (134.45)     11/12/2021   Vanguard   Total Police & Fire Retirement & Loans Pulled from Ckg   (3,583.27)     11/12/2021   Agency ck   Child Support   (620.94)     11/12/2021   Payroll Maxx Fees   Payroll Processing Fee Inv. 474691   (133.56)     11/12/2021   Record Payroll   Total Net Payroll-Cover Letter   (17,761.85)     11/12/2021   Record Payroll   Total Tax Liability-Cover Letter   (8,470.86)     11/17/2021   ACH   Highmark, Inc.   Claims paid thru 11/12/2021 Inv. 211116583642   (441.75)     11/17/2021   16064   Delta Dental of Nebraska   WKY002037181 - Claims Pd thru 11/13/21   (677.60)     11/24/2021   ACH   Highmark, Inc.   Claims paid thru 11/19/2021 Inv. 211123585259   (1,270.37)     11/26/2021   FOP Lodge 35   Union Dues Paid by ACH -1218468   (200.00)     11/26/2021   BT Credit Union   Credit Union deposits pd by ACH-1218469   (134.45)     11/26/2021   Vanguard   Total Police & Fire Retirement & Loans Pulled from Ckg   (5,688.73)     11/26/2021   Agency ck   Child Support   (620.94)     11/26/2021   Payroll Maxx Fees   Payroll Processing Fee Inv. 475787   (258.45)     11/26/2021   Record Payroll   Total Net Payroll-Cover Letter   (20,541.12)     11/26/2021   Record Payroll   Total Tax Liability-Cover Letter   (10,734.03)     12/01/2021   ACH   Highmark, Inc.   Claims paid thru 11/26/2021 Inv. 211130587537   (1,458.60)     12/01/2021   16065   Davis Vision Ins.   Dec 2021 - Inv. 70093925   (99.22)     12/01/2021 16066   Delta Dental of Nebraska   CAP00012220505 Nov. Adm Fee   (22.32)

TOTAL (83,063.49)

Village of Boys Town

Invoices to Be Paid

As of December 7, 2021

11/09/2021   10/31 & 11/02   Alex Duling   EMT Trainer 3 Hours 10/31 & 11/02/21 Class Location - Boystown   60.00     11/23/2021   11/17/2021   Alex Duling   EMT Trainer 3 Hours 11/17/21 Class Location - Boystown   60.00     11/09/2021   10/31/21   Anthony Bagwell   EMT Trainer 7 hours 10/31/21 Class Location - Elmwood   140.00     11/09/2021   4054470   Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Mgmnt Services   2021 Law Enforcement Liability Ins Renewal 11/24/2021 to 11/24/2022 which include Fees & Taxes   16,908.48     11/18/2021   3988681   Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Mgmnt Services   Comm Pkg EMT/FIRE Ins 09/01/21 to 09/01/22 - Installment 5 of 10   1,199.25     11/04/2021   16046   Blue Valley Public Safety, Inc.   Maintenance of City Outdoor Warning Siren System for Nov 2021   269.50     11/09/2021   10/27/21 &11/08/21   Chad Lingel   EMT Trainer 8 Hours 10/27 & 11/08/21 Class Location - Boystown   160.00     11/16/2021   11/10-11/15/21   Chad Lingel   EMT Trainer 16 Hours 11/10, 11/13, & 11/15/21 Class Location - Boystown   320.00     11/09/2021   10/31 & 11/04/21   Cody Camenzind   EMT Trainer 8 hours 10/31 & 11/04/21 Class Location - Elmwood   160.00     11/04/2021   Nov 2 - Dec 1,2021   Cox Business   Nov 2 - Dec 1,2021 - Dot.Comm   58.82     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Health Ins, RX, Workers Comp, 013010. 013230, 016870 - Oct   337.64     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Discovery Benefits Comes on Admin Invoice- Police Oct   4.00     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Volunlary Life withheld (013230) Reliance Inv. 11544284 - Police Oct (Will get CR in Nov)   237.20     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Voluntary AD&D withheld (013230) Reliance Inv. 11544284 - Oct (Will get Cr in Nov)   13.00     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Critical Illness Withheld - Police Oct   32.34     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Voluntary Accident Withheld - Police Oct   14.99     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Hospital Indemnity Withheld - Police Oct   31.56     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Village LTD(D13120) Reliance Inv. 11544284 - Police Oct (Will get Cr. in Nov)   302.94     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Basic Life -$82.15 & Basic AD & D $27.00 - (013230) Reliance Inv. 11544284 Police Oct (Will get...   218.30     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Police liability Ins Allocation - Oct   646.00     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Postage for Police Dept.- Oct   14.65     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Copier Charges for Police Dept - Oct   110.15     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   LO, Line Charges for Police Dept - Oct   6.55     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Fuel charged to Police Dept - Oct   1,149.60     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Cold Patch for Potholes on Farm Road - Oct   104.86     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   2017, 2020 Bond Int. Expense - Oct   29,854.81     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   The 3 ARE ONE, Inc Charges - Oct   387.99     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   2017 Bond lss Fees, 2020 Bond Prepd Amort - Oct   901.98     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Membership Dues - NEFCA -J Kava - Oct   50.00     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   NE State Patrol - Background Check. for Aplicant - Oct   46.38     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Marco copier charges - Oct   157.96     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Mamas Pizza, Costco, Arby’s,Hy-Vee, Runza, Wendy’s - food for Fire Dept - Oct   2,352.38     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Cox Comm Tele $8.99 Verizon Cell phones - $7.02 - Sep   16.01     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Fuel charged to Fire Dept.- Oct   579.88     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Supplies bought for Ambulance - Oct   309.27     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   EMT Training Agency - FISDAP Testing/Certifications for EMTs & American Red Cross Testing Oct   1,275.75     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   American Red Cross Invoices Credit back due from Oct   (22.50)     11/11/2021   22675-22677   FFBH   Flag for the Fire Station   49.00     11/24/2021   11/24/21 - Police   First National Bank Visa - Police   Verizon - Cell Phone   276.19     11/24/2021   11/24/21 - Police   First National Bank Visa - Police   FNBO - Interest   5.34     11/24/2021   11/24/21 - Police   First National Bank Visa - Police   little Caesars - Food for Cadets   36.94     11/24/2021   11/24/21 - Police   First National Bank Visa - Police   Police Chief Association - Membership Dues   20.00     11/04/2021   225946-Fire   Great Plains Uniforms, L.L.C.   Uniform 23 - Dress Shirts and 100 Embroidered Shoulder Patches   1,738.50     11/09/2021   10/31/21 Trainer   Jacob R Blunt   EMT Trainer - 7 hours 10/31/21 Class Location - Elmwood   140.00     11/09/2021   10/30/21 Trainer   Jami Mitchell   EMT Trainer - 4 hours 10/30/21 Class Location - Boystown   80.00     11/09/2021   11/01/2021   Kathleen M. Farris   EMT Trainer -6 hours 11/01/21 Class Location - Boys Town   120.00     11/23/2021   11/17-11/22/21   Kathleen M. Farris   EMT Trainer -13 hours 11/17, 11/18, 11/20 &11/22 Class Location - Boys Town & Ponca Hills   260.00     11/04/2021   0199009.00-000056   Lamp, Rynearson & Associates Inc.   0199009.00-000056 - Task# 408 Boundary Survey   14,000.00     11/10/2021   176   Lisa Vitagliano   Refund for EMT Training Class- Her Check# 1019 Daled 10/17121   450.00     11/09/2021   10/31/21   Luke Baldwin   EMT Trainer 7 Hours 10/31/21 Class Location - Elmwood   140.00     11/09/2021   11/01 & 11/03/21   Mandalyne R. Dore   EMT Trainer 5.5 hours - 11/01 & 11/03/21 Class Location - Boys Town   110.00     11/16/2021   11/15/21   Mandalyne R. Dore   EMT Trainer 5 hours - 11/15/21 Class Location - Boys Town   100.00     11/23/2021   11/16-11/18/21   Mandalyne R. Dore   EMT Trainer 10.5 hrs 11/16, 11/17 & 11/18/21 Class Loe- Boys Town, Ponca Hills, Ralston   210.00     11/04/2021   10/19/21   Michael P. Denny   EMT Trainer 3 hours 10/19/21 Class Location - Boys Town   60.00     11/09/2021   11/02/2021   Michael P. Denny   EMT Trainer 1.5 hours 11/02/21 Class Location - Boys Town   30.00     11/16/2021   11/09 & 11/11/21   Michael P. Denny   EMT Trainer 3 hours 11/09 & 11/11/21 Class Location - Boys Town   60.00     11/23/2021   11/16 & 11/18/21   Michael P. Denny   EMT Trainer 3 hours 11/16 & 11/18/21 Class Location - Boys Town   60.00     11/16/2021   Oct - Nov 2021   OPPD   Service Period 10/07/21 - 11/09/21   60,420.34     11/09/2021   10/30/21   Paul Stewart   EMT Trainer 4 hours 10/30/21 Class Location - Boys Town   80.00     11/23/2021   11/17/2021   Paul Stewart   EMT Trainer 3 hours 11/17/21 Class Location - Boys Town   60.00     11/04/2021   INV16902   Quick Med Claims (Formerly EMS Billing)   INV16902 - QMC Fee GroundTrips/Rev 800.85 @$0.15 Rate   120.13     11/09/2021   11/08/21   Robert G. Atkinson   EMT Trainer - 2 hours 11/08/21 Class Location - CCT Research   40.00     11/23/2021   11/17/21   Robert G. Atkinson   EMT Trainer - 3 hours 11/17/21 Class Location - Boystown   60.00     11/12/2021   13948   The Radar Shop Inc.   Re-certified Lidar Unit PROLASER lll;PL31022 @79.00, Recertified 2 Radar units @49.00 ea   177.00     11/04/2021   75049   Thiele Geotech, Inc.   Project No: 01.21626.01 Testing Materials-Mother Teresa Lane (Phase 1)   143.75     11/08/2021   21-001021   TREKK Design Group   Televise & Locate storm sewer along Oddo Rd & Tutowski Rd. - Mother Theresa Lane   1,392.50     11/11/2021   BT2022   Tri-Mutual Aid Fire Fighters Association   BT2022 Membership Dues 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2022   150.00

TOTAL 139,059.43

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