Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of

Trustees Village of Boys Town

August 24, 2021

The special meeting of the Board of the Village of Boys Town open to the public was held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in the Headquarters Building of Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home in the Village of Boys Town, Nebraska.

Call to Order:

Chair Skartvedt called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.

Notice of Meeting:

The Notice of Special Meeting was published on August 16, 2021, in The Daily Record, to the Beacon and Village of Boys Town websites, and posted in the following designated public places in the Village of Boys Town: Town Hall, Visitor’s Center, and Headquarters.

Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence:

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Village Clerk Conducted Roll Call:

Village Board of Trustees:

• Kyle Skartvedt - Chair - PRESENT

• Msgr. Gilg - Trustee - NOT PRESENT

• Chris Haack- Trustee - PRESENT

• Jeff Lindley - Trustee - PRESENT

• Joe West - Trustee - PRESENT

Also present:

• Judy Rasmussen - Treasurer - PRESENT

• Bill Clark- Chief of Police - PRESENT

• Dana Washington - Village Attorney - PRESENT

• Joe Oetken - on behalf of Village Engineer - PRESENT via conference bridge

• James Beckmann - Village Clerk

• John Kava - Fire Chief - PRESENT

Consent Agenda and Minutes of Prior Meeting:

Chair Skartvedt moved for approval of August 3, 2021 Minutes.

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

• Kyle Skartvedt - AYE

• Chris Haack - AYE

• Jeff Lindley - AYE

• Joe West - AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Presentation of the 2021-2022 Budget:

Village Treasurer Representative Tim Sharp presented the 2021-2022 Budget. The public had full and fair opportunity to review, oppose, c1iticize, and weigh in on the 2021-2022 Village Budget. The Board also had an opportunity to review the 2021-2022 Budget.

Upon MOTION duly made by Haack and seconded by West, the 2021-2022 Budget was approved.

The Village Clerk conducted roll call.

• Kyle Skartvedt - AYE

• Chris Haack - AYE

• Jeff Lindley - AYE

• Joe West - AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Next Meeting:

The next regular meeting of the Village Board will be held September 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Adjournment:

There being no further business, upon motion duly made by Lindley and seconded by Haack and carried by unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned at 1:39 p.m.

Motion carried: 4-0

Respectfully submitted,

James Beckmann

Village Clerk

Kyle Skartvedt

Chair of the Board

 

 

Village of Boys Town

2021-2022 BUDGET REQUEST

Combined Departmental Request

 

2020-21 2021-22 Variance Percent

Annual Annual Increase/ Increase/

Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)

Operating Revenue

   Total Operating Revenue $ 123,860 $ 222,820 $ 98,960 79.9% Expenditures

   Operating Expense 3,817,752 3,986,860 169,108 4.4%

   Capital Outlay 3,853,492 3,523,701 (329,791) -8.6%

   Total Expenditures 7,671,244 7,510,561 (160,683) -2.1%

Other Funding Sources

   FFBH Reimbursement 7,445,851 7,136,461 (309,390) -4.2%

   Interest Income 500 500 - 0.0%

   Infrastructure Development 0 49,740 49,740 100.0%

   Tower Rental 101,033 101,040 7 0.0%

   Total Other Funding Sources 7,547,384 7,287,741 (259,643) -3.4%
Net $ - $ - $ - 0.0%

Village of Boys Town

2021-2022 BUDGET REQUEST

COMBINED

 

2020-21 2021-22 Variance Percent

Annual Annual Increase/ Increase/

Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)

Operating Revenue

   400   NE Highway Allocation $ 59,998 $ 77,800 $ 17,802 29.7%

   401   Storm Water Mgmt Grant - - - 0.0%

   403   Motor Vehicle Fees 4,682 6,300 1,618 34.6%

   404   Highway Incentive 1,000 1,000 - 0.0%

   406   Build Nebraska Act - - - 0.0%

   422   MEF Aid 26,890 27,930 1,040 3.9%

   430   Metropolitan Utilities Dist. 14,000 12,600 (1,400) -10.0%

   445   Ambulance Service Fees 16,100 21,000 4,900 30.4%

   446   EMT Training - 75,000 75,000 100.0%

   426   State of Nebraska EMS - - - 0.0%

   450   Miscellaneous Income 1,190 1,190 - 0.0%

   Total Operating Revenue 123,860 222,820 98,960 79.9%

 

Expenditures

   500   Full-Time Salaries 484,300 756,800 272,500 56.3%

   501   Part-Time Salaries 29,200 32,200 3,000 10.3%

   502   Temporary Salaries 2,200 2,300 100 4.5%

   503   Overtime Salaries 58,800 46,700 (12,100) -20.6%

   504   Shift Differential 506,600 - (506,600) -100.0%

   508   Holiday 18,000 16,300 (1,700) -9.4%

   509   Holiday Worked 37,100 27,000 (10,100) -27.2%

   510   FICA Expense 96,590 75,000 (21,590) -22.4%

   512   Retirement Service Fee - - - 0.0%

   513   Employer Match 61,432 51,138 (10,294) -16.8%

   515   Payroll Service Fees 6,000 6,000 - 0.0%

   520   BC/BS Health Insurance 113,400 105,500 (7,900) -7.0%

   528   Police Liability Insurance 27,500 28,500 1,000 3.6%

   529   Fringe Benefits 69,300 84,157 14,857 21.4%

   535   Misc. Personnel Expense 2,700 1,800 (900) -33.3%

   540   Memberships/Dues 4,360 ,460 (900) -20.6%

   545   Education/Testing/Training 13,220 14,550 1,330 10.1%

   546   EMS Billing Fees 4,000 3,000 (1,000) -25.0%

   547   Calea Certifications - - - 0.0%

   548   Police/Fire Training Programs 12,000 41,000 29,000 241.7%

   550   Bank Fees & Charges 275 900 625 227.3%

   560   Gasoline - Vehicles 20,000 20,000 - 0.0%

   565   Vehicle Registration 120 100 (20) -16.7%

   570   Interest Expense & Fees 502,000 358,300 (143,700) -28.6%

   585   Uniform Equipment 24,000 23,000 (1,000) -4.2%

   587   Police Supplies 2,700 3,500 800 29.6%

   588   Employee Bonding 305 305 - 0.0%

   590   Printing/Publications 2,050 950 (1,100) -53.7%

   600   Audit Expense 13,250 13,750 500 3.8%

   601   Cell Phone Reimbursement - - - 0.0%

   602   Engineering/Testing Fees 77,000 105,500 28,500 37.0%

   603   Street Repair/Paving 184,000 201,800 17,800 9.7%

   604   Storm Sewer Improvements 124,000 136,400 12,400 10.0%

   605   Contract/Consultation Services 450 400,450 400,000 88888.9%

   606   Legal Fees 15,000 15,000 - 0.0%

   607   Professional Services 11,100 10,900 (200) -1.8%

   608   Legal Fees - Non-Retainer 1,500 1,500 - 0.0%

   609   Copier Charges 700 2,900 2,200 314.3%

   610   Repair & Occupancy 10,900 9,400 (1,500) -13.8%

   611   Equipment Rental/Repair 8,500 19,000 10,500 123.5%

   612   Equipment Maintenance 23,000 23,000 - 0.0%

   613   Vehicle Maintenance 28,000 23,000 (5,000) -17.9%

   614   Fire Hydrant Maintenance 75 75 - 0.0%

   615   Telephone Charges/Equip 9,300 8,000 (1,300) -14.0%

   616   Village Electricity - OPPD 1,000,000 950,000 (50,000) -5.0%

   617   Lake/Grounds Expense 60,000 260,000 200,000 333.3%

   618   Postage 525 425 (100) -19.0%

   619   Pharmacy & Medical Supplies 6,000 7,500 1,500 25.0%

   620   Office Supplies 5,300 3,900 (1,400) -26.4%

   622   Fire Fighting Supplies 47,000 2,000 (45,000) -95.7%

   623   Sand/Gravel/Signs/Misc. 27,000 20,000 (7,000) -25.9%

   624   Food Service 26,000 24,000 (2,000) -7.7%

   625   Events & Calls - - - 0.0%

   626   Training Meetings - - - 0.0%

   627   Computer Equipment & Supplies 1,600 2,600 1,000 62.5%

   628   Software, Contracts, & Licensing 11,000 11,000 - 0.0%

   630   Miscellaneous Expense 13,900 16,200 2,300 16.5%

   640   Insurance 14,500 16,100 1,600 11.0%

   649   Debt Service - - - 0.0%

   Operating Expense 3,817,752 3,986,860 169,108 4.4%

 

   650   Capital Outlay 3,853,492 3,523,701 (329,791) -8.6%

   Total Expenditures 7,671,244 7,510,561 (160,683) -2.1%

 

Other Funding Sources

   100   Bond Funds - - 0.0%

   405   FFBH Reimbursement 7,445,851 7,136,461 (309,390) -4.2%

   410   Interest Inc - Investments - - - 0.0%

   411   Interest Income 500 500 - 0.0%

   421   State Aid Distributions - - - 0.0%

   425   Infrastructure Development - 49,740 49,740 100.0%

   440   Election Hall Rental - - - 0.0%

   444   Tower Rental 101,033 101,040 7 0.0%

   Total Other Funding Sources 7,547,384 7,287,741 (259,643) -3.4%

 

Net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.0%

 

Village of Boys Town

2021-2022 BUDGET REQUEST

ADMINISTRATION

 

2020-21 2021-22 Variance Percent

Annual Annual Increase/ Increase/

Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)

Operating Revenue

   401   Storm Water Mgmt Grant $ - $ - $ - 0.0%

   421   State Aid - - - 0.0%

   422   MEF Aid 26,890 27,930 1,040 3.9%

   430   Metropolitan Utilities Dist. 14,000 12,600 (1,400) -10.0%

   450   Miscellaneous Income 40 40 - 0.0%

   Total Operating Revenue 40,930 40,570 (360) -0.9%

 

Expenditures

   501   Part-Time Salaries - - - 0.0%

   515   Payroll Service Fees 6,000 6,000 - 0.0%

   529   Fringe Benefits - - - 0.0%

   540   Memberships/Dues 210 210 - 0.0%

   545   Education/Testing/Training 20 50 30 150.0%

   550   Bank Fees & Charges 275 300 25 9.1%

   570   Interest Expense & Fees 502,000 358,300 (143,700) -28.6%

   588   Employee Bonding 265 265 - 0.0%

   590   Printing/Publication 250 250 - 0.0%

   600   Audit Expense 13,250 13,750 500 3.8%

   605   Contract/Consultation Services 450 400,450 400,000 88888.9%

   606   Legal Fees 5,000 5,000 - 0.0%

   607   Professional Services 11,100 10,900 (200) -1.8%

   608   Legal Fees - Non-Retainer 1,500 1,500 - 0.0%

   610   Repair & Occupancy 5,000 5,000 - 0.0%

   611   Equipment Rental/Repair 6,000 6,000 - 0.0%

   612   Equipment Maintenance 3,000 3,000 - 0.0%

   616   Village Electricity - OPPD 1,000,000 950,000 (50,000) -5.0%

   617   Lake/Grounds Expense 60,000 260,000 200,000 333.3%

   618   Postage 25 25 - 0.0%

   620   Office Supplies 2,000 800 (1,200) -60.0%

   630   Miscellaneous Expense 9,000 9,200 200 2.2%

   640   General Insurance - - - 0.0%

   Operating Expense 1,625,345 2,031,000 405,655 25.0%

 

   650 Capital Outlay - - - 0.0%

   Total Expenditures 1,625,345 2,031,000 405,655 25.0%

 

Other Funding Sources

   100   Bond Funds 0.0%

   405   FFBH Reimbursement 5,674,769 5,577,526 (97,243) -1.7%

   440   Election Hall Rental - - - 0.0%

   410   Interest Inc - Investments - - - 0.0%

   411   Interest Income 500 500 - 0.0%

   421   State Aid - - - 0.0%

   425   Infrastructure Development - 49,740 49,740 100.0%

   444   Tower Rental 101,033 101,040 7 0.0%

   Total Other Funding Sources 5,776,302 5,728,806 (47,496) -0.8%

 

   Net 4,191,887 3,738,376 (453,511) -10.8%

 

Village of Boys Town

2021-2022 BUDGET REQUEST

POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

2020-21 2021-22 Variance Percent

Annual Annual Increase/ Increase/

Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)

Operating Revenue

   450   Miscellaneous Income $ 1,150 $ 1,150 $ - 0.0%

   Total Operating Revenue 1,150 1,150 - 0.0%

 

Expenditures

   500   Full-Time Salaries 484,300 756,800 272,500 56.3%

   501   Part-Time Salaries 29,200 32,200 3,000 10.3%

   503   Overtime Salaries 58,800 46,700 (12,100) -20.6%

   504   Shift Differential 506,600 - (506,600) -100.0%

   508   Holiday 18,000 16,300 (1,700) -9.4%

   509   Holiday Worked 37,100 27,000 (10,100) -27.2%

   510   FICA Expense 96,400 74,800 (21,600) -22.4%

   512   Employee Pension - - - 0.0%

   513   Employer Match 61,300 51,000 (10,300) -16.8%

   520   BC/BS Health Insurance 113,400 105,500 (7,900) -7.0%

   528   Police Liability Insurance 27,500 28,500 1,000 3.6%

   529   Fringe Benefits 69,000 83,857 14,857 21.5%

   535   Misc. Personnel Expense 700 800 100 14.3%

   540   Memberships and Dues 650 650 - 0.0%

   545   Education/Testing/Training 9,000 12,000 3,000 33.3%

   547   Calea Certifications - - - 0.0%

   548   Police Cadet Program 12,000 12,000 - 0.0%

   560   Gasoline - Vehicles 17,000 17,000 - 0.0%

   565   Vehicle Registration 100 100 - 0.0%

   585   Uniform Equipment 16,000 16,000 - 0.0%

   587   Police Supplies 2,700 3,500 800 29.6%

   588   Employee Bonding 40 40 - 0.0%

   590   Printing/Publications 800 700 (100) -12.5%

   601   Cell Phone Reimbursement - - - 0.0%

   606   Legal Fees 10,000 10,000 - 0.0%

   607   Professional Services - - - 0.0%

   609   Copier Charges 700 900 200 28.6%

   610   Repair & Occupancy - - - 0.0%

   611   Equipment Rental/Repair - - - 0.0%

   612   Equipment Maintenance 17,000 17,000 - 0.0%

   613   Vehicle Maintenance 16,000 16,000 - 0.0%

   615   Telephone Charges/Equip 5,300 4,000 (1,300) -24.5%

   618   Postage 500 400 (100) -20.0%

   620   Office Supplies 2,300 2,100 (200) -8.7%

   624   Food Service 2,000 2,000 - 0.0%

   627   Computer Equipment & Supplies 1,600 2,600 1,000 62.5%

   628   Film/Tape Processing 10,000 10,000 - 0.0%

   630   Miscellaneous Expense 1,600 5,000 3,400 212.5%

   640   General Insurance 500 100 (400) -80.0%

   Operating Expense 1,628,090 1,355,547 (272,543) -16.7%

 

   650   Capital Outlay ** - - - 0.0%

   Total Expenditures 1,628,090 1,355,547 (272,543) -16.7%

 

Other Funding Sources

   100   Bond Funds - 0.0%

   405   FFBH Reimbursement 1,626,940 1,354,397 (272,543) -16.8%

   Total Other Funding Sources 1,626,940 1,354,397 (272,543) -16.8%

 

Net $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0.0%

 

Village of Boys Town

2021-2022 BUDGET REQUEST

FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

2020-21 2021-22 Variance Percent

Annual Annual Increase/ Increase/

Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)

Operating Revenue

   445   Ambulance Service Fees $ 16,100 $ 21,000 $ 4,900 30.4%

   446   EMT Training $ - $ 75,000 $ 75,000 100.0%

   426   State of Nebraska EMS - - - 0.0%

   450   Miscellaneous Income - - - 0.0%

  Total Operating Revenue 16,100 96,000 79,900 496.3%

 

Expenditures

   501   Part-Time Salaries - - - 0.0%

   502   Temporary Salaries 2,200 2,300 100 4.5%

   504   Student Salaries - - - 0.0%

   510   FICA Expense 190 200 10 5.3%

   512   Retirement Service Fee - - - 0.0%

   513   Employer Match 132 138 6 4.5%

   529   Fringe Benefits 300 300 - 0.0%

   535   Misc. Personnel Expense 2,000 1,000 (1,000) -50.0%

   540   Memberships and Dues 3,500 2,600 (900) -25.7%

   545   Education/Testing/Training 4,200 2,500 (1,700) -40.5%

   546   EMS Billing Fees 4,000 3,000 (1,000) -25.0%

   548   EMT Training Program - 29,000 29,000 100.0%

   550   Bank Fees & Charges - 600 600 100.0%

   560   Gasoline - Vehicles 3,000 3,000 - 0.0%

   565   Vehicle Registration 20 - (20) -100.0%

   570   Interest Expense - - - 0.0%

   585   Uniform Equipment 8,000 7,000 (1,000) -12.5%

   588   Employee Bonding - - - 0.0%

   590   Printing/Publications 1,000 - (1,000) -100.0%

   609   Copier Charges 3100 - 2,000 2,000 100.0%

   610   Repair & Occupancy 5,900 4,400 (1,500) -25.4%

   611   Equipment Rental/Repair 2,500 13,000 10,500 420.0%

   612   Equipment Maintenance 3,000 3,000 - 0.0%

   613   Vehicle Maintenance 12,000 7,000 (5,000) -41.7%

   615   Telephone Charges/Equip 4,000 4,000 - 0.0%

   618   Postage - - - 0.0%

   619   Pharmacy & Medical Supplies 6,000 7,500 1,500 25.0%

   620   Office Supplies 1,000 1,000 - 0.0%

   622   Fire Fighting Supplies 47,000 2,000 (45,000) -95.7%

   624   Food Service 24,000 22,000 (2,000) -8.3%

   625   Events & Calls - - - 0.0%

   626   Training Meetings - - - 0.0%

   628   Software, Contracts, & Licensing 1,000 1,000 - 0.0%

   630   Miscellaneous Expense 3,300 2,000 (1,300) -39.4%

   640   Fire Fighting Insurance 14,000 16,000 2,000 14.3%

   649   Debt Service - - - 0.0%

   Operating Expense 152,242 136,538 (15,704) -10.3%

 

   650  Capital Outlay ** 8,000 164,000 156,000 1950.0%

   Total Expenditures 160,242 300,538 140,296 87.6%

 

Other Funding Sources

   405   FFBH Reimbursement 144,142 204,538 60,396 41.9%

   Total Other Funding Sources 144,142 204,538 60,396 41.9%

 

Net $ - $ - $ - 0.0%

 

   **Capital: Self-contained breathing apparatus (i.e., 22 air packs & 44 bottles)

 

Village of Boys Town

2021-2022 BUDGET REQUEST

STREET AND ROAD

 

2020-21 2021-22 Variance Percent

Annual Annual Increase/ Increase/

Budget Budget (Decrease) (Decrease)

Operating Revenue

   400   NE Highway Allocation $ 59,998 $ 77,800 $ 17,802 29.7%

   403   Motor Vehicle Fees 4,682 6,300 1,618 34.6%

   404   Highway Incentive 1,000 1,000 - 0.0%

   406   Build Nebraska Act - - - 0.0%

   450   Miscellaneous Income - - - 0.0%

   Total Operating Revenue 65,680 85,100 19,420 29.6%

 

Expenditures

   550   Bank Fees - - - 0.0%

   602   Engineering/Testing Fees 77,000 105,500 28,500 37.0%

   603  Street Repair/Paving 184,000 201,800 17,800 9.7%

   604   Storm Sewer Improvements 124,000 136,400 12,400 10.0%

   611   Equipment Rental/Repair - - - 0.0%

   614   Fire Hydrant Maintenance 75 75 - 0.0%

   620   Office Supplies - - - 0.0%

   623   Sand/Gravel/Signs/Misc. 27,000 20,000 (7,000) -25.9%

   Operating Expense 412,075 463,775 51,700 12.5%

 

   650   Capital Outlay ** 3,845,492 3,359,701 (485,791) -12.6%

   Total Expenditures 4,257,567 3,823,476 (434,091) -10.2%

 

Other Funding Sources

   100   Bond Funds 0.0%

   Total Other Funding Sources - - - 100.0%

 

Net $ (4,191,887) $ (3,738,376) $ 453,511 -10.8%

 

   **Capital: Road and Sewer Projects

 

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