Minutes of Meeting

of the Board of Trustees

Village of Boys Town

June 7, 2022

The meeting of the Board of the Village of Boys Town was held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 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 1:35 p.m.

Notice of Meeting:

A copy of the Open Meetings laws was placed at the entrances to the room.  The Notice of Meeting was posted on May 31, 2022, 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 May 31, 2022. 

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

Monsignor James Gilg - Trustee-Present

Chris Haack - Trustee - Not 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 - Present via audio bridge

Brett Wawers - Village Engineer - Present

Consent Agenda and Minutes of Prior Meeting:

Chair Skartvedt moved for approval of May 3, 2022, Minutes.

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

Chair Skartvedt        -                 AYE

Trustee Msgr. Gilg   -                 AYE

Trustee Lindley        -                 AYE

Trustee West           -                 AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Special Presentation/Proclamation:

Amanda Petersmith attended the meeting to make a very important proclamation on behalf of the citizens of Boys Town.

Proclamation of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Now therefore, let it be proclaimed by Amanda Petersmith that June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Village of Boys Town.

Treasurer’s Report, Report on Claims to Be Paid, Report on Prepaid Claims:

The Village Treasurer reviewed the April 2022 Financial Report with the Trustees. The balance of all funds as of April 30th collectively is $469,552.02.  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 West and seconded by Lindley, these matters were accepted. The Village Clerk conducted roll call:

Chair Skartvedt        -                 AYE

Trustee Msgr. Gilg   -                 AYE

Trustee Lindley        -                 AYE

Trustee West           -                 AYE

Motion carried: 4-0

Report of the Village Police Chief:

Chief Clark reported both the NAMI and Memorial Day runs coordinated by the Police, Fire, and Security departments were very successful; the newly hired part-time officer is now onboarding and finishing training; and, Chief Clark requested the promotion of Officer Cory Cavallaro to Sergeant.

Chair Skartvedt solicited a motion for consideration of and to approve the promotion of Officer Cory Cavallaro to Sergeant.

Upon MOTION duly made by Msgr. Gilg and seconded by Lindley, this matter was accepted. The Village Clerk conducted roll call:

Chair Skartvedt        -                 AYE

Trustee Msgr. Gilg   -                 AYE

Trustee Lindley        -                 AYE

Trustee West           -                 AYE

Approved: 4-0

Chair Skartvedt solicited a motion for consideration of and to approve the Village of Boys Town to purchase one pair of boots for each officer each year.

Upon MOTION duly made by West and seconded by Msgr. Gilg, this matter was accepted. The Village Clerk conducted roll call:

Chair Skartvedt        -                 AYE

Trustee Msgr. Gilg   -                 AYE

Trustee Lindley        -                 AYE

Trustee West           -                 AYE

Approved: 4-0

Report of the Village Fire Chief:

Chief Kava reported both the NAMI and Memorial Day runs coordinated by the Fire, Police, and Security departments were very successful; the department is in the process of completing home inspections; the Summer Enrichment Program has begun and the department is teaching CPR to all youth on campus; two new candidates are interviewing this week; and, Chief Kava, Chief Clark, and Dan Jones are working with HR for National Night out which is August 2.

Report of the Village Engineer & Superintendent:

Brett Wawers reported the chuckhole patching will start this week; Mother Theresa Lane project received approval, waiting for schedule; dam maintenance is scheduled for Fall; working to secure contractor for lake wall issues; manhole repairs needed on Flanagan and Walsh with possible epoxy lining to save on cost; and, work to replace concrete on Hospital Road continues.

The City of Omaha is evaluating the traffic signal located at 137th & West Dodge with three possible options: 1) take out the light and make it a 3-way stop; 2) pay the City of Omaha to upgrade and keep maintenance; and, 3) Village of Boys Town take over responsibility and maintenance with no payments to the City of Omaha.  This matter will be taken under advisement and tabled until the next regular meeting.

Next Meeting:

The next regular meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.

Adjournment:

There being no further business, upon motion duly made by West and seconded by Lindley and carried by unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned at 2:03 p.m.

Motion carried: 4-0

Respectfully submitted,

James Beckmann

Village Clerk

Kyle Skartvedt

Chair of the Board

FINANCIAL REPORT

for the Month Ending

April  30, 2022

JPM GENERAL CHECKING:

Balance Forward           $                292,027.91

Adjustments

(i.e., Interest, Voids, prior period)              0.00

Receipts for the Month                    324,789.18

Less Warrants Issued                    (205,859.73)

Transfers                                                 0.00

Less Bank Fees                                   (373.81)

Payroll Maxx Fees - EFT Debit            (1,045.61)

Payroll                                            (87,667.78)

Balance                      $               321,870.16

JPM EMS FUNDS:

Balance Forward           $               150,753.66

Adjustments

(i.e., Duplicate Deposits,

Voids, prior period)                                     0.00

Receipts for the Month                         3,423.89

Less Warrants Issued                         (6,480.00)

Transfers                                                  0.00

Less Bank Fees                                      (15.69)

Balance                      $                 147,681.86

ALL FUNDS:

JPM Gen Checking:   $             321,870.16

JPM EMS Funds:                          147,681.86

TOTAL FUNDS:      $             469,552.02

 

JUDY F. RASMUSSEN

VILLAGE TREASURER

Village of Boys Town

Payroll & Related Invoices Paid

May 4 through June 7, 2022

05/04/2022 ACH    Highmark, Inc.    Claims paid thru 04/29/2022 Inv. 220503580676   (4,692.69)    05/04/2022 16169    Delta Dental of Nebraska    CNS0000959584 & CNS0000961928    (369.30)    05/11/2022 16170   Delta Dental of Nebraska   CNS0000964093-WKY0002264241- Claims Pd thru 05/07/2022    (274.74)    05/11/2022           ACH    Highmark, Inc.    Claims paid thru 05/06/2022 Inv. 220510582502    (1,024.72)    05/13/2022      ACH    CVS/caremark    Invoice # 53439484 Pharmacy Claims pd 05/01-05/07/2022    (13,525.53)    05/13/2022    FOP Lodge 35    Union Dues Paid by ACH-1233260   (200.00)    05/13/2022    Vanguard    Total Police & Fire Retirement & Loans Pulled from Ckg    (4,876.86)    05/13/2022    Agency ck       Child Support    (561.94)    05/13/2022    Payroll Maxx Fees    Payroll Processing Fee Inv. 490054   (233.71)    05/13/2022    Record Payroll    Total Net Payroll-Cover Letter    (18,528.46)    05/13/2022    Record Payroll   Total Tax Liability-Cover Letter    (8,812.66)   05/17/2022               16171    Delta Dental of Nebraska    CNS0000965877 - WKY0002273052- Claims Pd thru 05/14/2022    (147.70)    05/18/2022                   ACH    Highmark, Inc.    Claims paid thru 05/13/2022 Inv. 220517584225    (671.89)    05/27/2022    FOP Lodge 35    Union Dues Paid by ACH-1234611    (220.00)    05/27/2022    Vanguard    Total Police & Fire Retirement & Loans Pulled from Ckg    (4,883.92)    05/27/2022    Agency ck              Child Support  (561.94)    05/27/2022    Payroll Maxx Fees   Payroll Processing Fee Inv. 491127    (223.75)    05/27/2022    Record Payroll    Total Net Payroll-Cover Letter    (19,190.94)    05/27/2022    Record Payroll    Total Tax Liability-Cover Letter    (9,225.41)    05/31/2022              ACH    CVS/Caremark    Invoice # 53450506 Claim Pd 05/16 to 05/23/22    (296.16)    05/31/2022  16172    Davis Vision, Inc.    Vision Insurance- Jun 2022    (99.22)    05/31/2022 16173    Reliance Standard Life Ins.    May 2022- Village LTD, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life WH, Voluntary AD&D WH    (433.96)

May 4 - Jun 7, 22       (89,055.50)

Village of Boys Town

Invoices to be Paid

As of June 7, 2022

05/04/2022 04/23/2022    Alex Duling    EMT Trainer 4 Hrs 04/23/22 Class Loc - Waterloo    80.00    05/06/2022 05/02/2022    Alex Duling    EMT Trainer 2 Hrs 05/02/22  Class Loc - Boystown    40.00    05/23/2022 05/14 - 05/18/2022    Alex Duling    EMT Trainer  9 Hrs 05/14, 05/16, & 05/18/22  Class Loc - Waterloo & Boystown    180.00    05/04/2022            16411    Blue Valley Public Safety, Inc.    May 2022 Maintenance of City Outdoor Warning Siren System    269.50    05/04/2022 04/25/2022    Chad Lingel    EMT Trainer 4 Hhrs 04/25/22 Location - Boystown    100.00    05/13/2022 05/09 & 05/11/2022    Chad Lingel    EMT Trainer 8 hrs 05/09 & 05/11/22 Location - Boys Town    200.00    05/23/2022 05/16 & 05/18/2022    Chad Lingel    EMT Trainer 8 hrs 05/16 & 05/18/22 Location - Boys Town    200.00    05/04/2022 04/23/2022    Christopher Pritza    EMT Trainer 2.5 Hhrs 04/23/22 Location - Boystown    50.00    05/23/2022 05/17/2022    Christopher Pritza    EMT Trainer 3.5 Hhrs 05/17/22 Location - Waterloo    70.00    05/24/2022 04/30/2022 Stmt    Conner Psychological Services    Pre Employment Psych Evaluation performed on 04/27/2022 Jeffrey P.    385.00    05/23/2022                May 2 - Jun 1, 2022    Cox Business    May 2 - Jun 1,2022 - DC - Dot.Comm    58.82    05/31/2022 0399933-IN    Ed M. Feld Equipment Company, Inc    Velcro Name Tags for Fire Dept    650.00    05/04/2022 04/28/2022    Emma Zeratsky    EMT Trainer - 5 Hrs 04/28/22 Location - Waterloo    100.00    05/06/2022 05/03/2022    Emma Zeratsky    EMT Trainer - 4 Hrs 05/03/22 Location - Waterloo    80.00    05/13/2022 05/10/2022    Emma Zeratsky    EMT Trainer - 4 Hrs 05/10/22 Location - Waterloo    80.00    05/23/2022 05/14/2022    Emma Zeratsky    EMT Trainer - 4 Hrs 05/14/22 Location - Waterloo    80.00    05/31/2022 05/24/2022    Emma Zeratsky    EMT Trainer - 4 Hrs 05/24/22 Location - Waterloo    80.00    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Health Ins, RX, Worker’s Comp, 013010, 013230, 016870 - Apr 2022    48.11    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Voluntary Life withheld (013230) Reliance Inv. I1571615 Police - Apr 2022    118.60    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Voluntary AD&D withheld (013230) Reliance Inv. I1571615 Police - Apr 2022    6.50    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Voluntary Accident Withheld (013120) Reliastar Inv. I1571273 Police - Apr 2022    47.30    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Village LTD(013120) Reliance Inv. I1571615 Police - Apr 2022    198.11    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Basic Life $83.75 & Basic AD & D $27.00 - (013230) Reliance Inv I1571615 Police - Apr 2022    110.75    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Police Profess liability Ins Allocation - Apr 2022    635.00    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Recognation Police Dept - Apr 2022    19.22    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Copier Charges for Police Dept - Apr 2022    104.53    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Postage for Police Dept.- Apr 2022    22.02    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Fuel for Vehciles charged to Police Dept - Apr 2022    1,721.75    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    2017, 2020 Bond Int. Expense - Apr 2022    29,768.67    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Monthly Est. Service Costs - Apr 2022    33,333.33    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    2017 Bond Iss Fees, 2020 Bond Prepd Amort - Apr 2022    901.98    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Postage Admin - Apr 2022 Expense    2.12    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Print Shop - Envelopes for Mailing  Admin - Apr 2022    134.51    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Purchased additional Adobe License for Carrie - Apr 2022    112.01    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    NE State Patrol Background Check (FingerPrinting)   Fire Dept - Apr 2022    46.38    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Digiorgio’s Shirts purchased for FireStation Fire Dept - Apr 2022    742.00    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Marco copier charges Fire Dept. - Apr 2022    172.21    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Cox Comm 8.99 & Verizon Wireless 7.02 Fire Dept - Apr 2022    16.01    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Postage Fire Dept - Apr 2022    14.84     05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Fuel for Fire Dept - Apr 2022    359.59     05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    American Red Cross Testing EMT Training Agency - Apr 2022    45.60    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Bound Tree Purchased Airway Mgmt Mannequin for use with EMT Training Program - Fire Dept - Apr 2022    2,349.00    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Amazon.Com - Fire Essentials books for New Firefighters Fire Dept - Apr 2022    296.85     05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Bound Tree  & BTNRH - Squad Supplies - Fire Dept - Apr 2022    277.23    05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    Subway, Hy-Vee, Arby’s, Costco, The Corner Kick St. Tacos  Fire Dept - Apr 2022    1,230.44     05/12/2022 22698-22700    FFBH    FFBH Print Shop & FireAwards.com Plaque & Awards & Certificates printed for Fire Dept. - Apr 2022    387.95    05/19/2022 05/19/2022- Police    FNB Visa - Police    Tommys Express Carwashes for BTPD, BTFD    28.00    05/19/2022 05/19/2022- Police    FNB Visa - Police    National SRO Certification - Officer Deutsch    40.00     05/19/2022 05/19/2022- Police    FNB Visa - Police    Amazon - Range Timer    139.95     05/19/2022 05/19/2022- Police    FNB Visa - Police    Verizon Wirless Monthly Service Fee    328.16    05/19/2022 05/19/2022- Police    FNB Visa - Police    Little Caesars - Cadets End of Year Party    64.84    05/19/2022 05/19/2022- Police    FNB Visa - Police    FNBO - Interest Charges from Stmt    7.76    05/19/2022 05/19/2022- Police    FNB Visa - Police    Amazon - Returned TB Portable Hard Drive    (89.99)    05/09/2022 118843    First Wireless, Inc.    10 - Motorola Series Two-way Radio Accessories Batteries    1,065.80    05/04/2022 725252    J. P. Cooke Co.    Assistant Chief & Captain Shirt Badges for Uniforms    292.17    05/23/2022 05/14/2022    Jeremy C Pojar    EMT Instructor 4.5 Hrs 05/14/22 Location - Waterloo    90.00    05/04/2022 2-52973    Jones Automotive, Inc.    Repair of Damaged Parts - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe    629.80    05/04/2022 04/26/2022    Joseph LaPuzza    EMT Trainer - 5 hours 04/26/22 Location - Waterloo    100.00    05/13/2022 05/07/2022    Joseph LaPuzza    EMT Trainer - 4 hours 05/07/22 Location - Waterloo    80.00    05/23/2022 05/14/2022    Joseph LaPuzza    EMT Trainer - 4.5 hours 05/14/22 Location - Waterloo    90.00    05/04/2022 4/27/2022    Kathleen M. Farris    EMT Trainer - 2.5 Hrs 04/27/22 Location - Boystown    62.50    05/06/2022 05/02 & 05/04/2022    Kathleen M. Farris    EMT Trainer - 4.5 Hrs 05/02 & 05/04/22 Location - Boystown    112.50     05/04/2022 04/23/2022    Konner Tourek    EMT Trainer 4 Hrs - 04/23/22 Rate $20 Class Location -Waterloo    80.00    05/06/2022 05/02/2022    Konner Tourek    EMT Trainer 2 Hrs - 05/02/22 Rate $20 Class Location -BoysTown    40.00    05/23/2022 05/16 & 05/18/22    Konner Tourek    EMT Trainer 6 hours - 05/16/ & 05/18/22 Class Location - Boystown    120.00    05/04/2022 190025.00-0000169    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 20 Mother Theresa Ln Paving - Apr Services    1,668.30     05/04/2022 190025.00-0000169    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 375 Consultation, Meeting & Correspondence - Apr Services    1,634.20    05/04/2022 190025.00-0000169    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 376 1 & 6 Year Road Plan - Apr Services          119.70    05/04/2022 190025.00-0000169    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 387 Paving Maintenance - Apr Services    996.29    05/09/2022 190025.00-0000167    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 20 Mother Theresa Ln Paving - Feb Services    2,201.90     05/09/2022 190025.00-0000167    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 375 Consultation, Meeting & Correspondence - Feb Services 1,184.07    05/09/2022 190025.00-0000167    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 376 1 & 6 Year Road Plan - Feb Services    1,834.00    05/09/2022 190025.00-0000167    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 381 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance - Feb Services    94.80    05/09/2022 190025.00-0000167    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 383 Dam Mainetenance - Feb Services    3,132.81    05/09/2022 190025.00-0000167    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 387 Paving Maintenance - Feb Services    283.92    05/31/2022 190025.00-0000170    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 20 Mother Theresa Ln Paving - May Services    227.20     05/31/2022 190025.00-0000170    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 375 Consultation, Meeting & Correspondence - May Services    1,389.08    05/31/2022 190025.00-0000170    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 381 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance - May Services    309.67    05/31/2022 190025.00-0000170    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 383 Dam Mainetenance - May Services    48.00    05/31/2022 190025.00-0000170    Lamp, Rynearson & Assoc    Task # 387 Paving Maintenance - May Services    652.30    05/06/2022 05/04/2022    Mandalyne R. Dore    EMT Trainer 1.5 Hrs 05/04/22 Location - Boys Town    30.00    05/31/2022 05/25/2022    Mandalyne R. Dore    EMT Trainer 4 Hrs 05/25/22 Location - Boys Town    80.00    05/04/2022 04/23 - 04/28/22    Marvin Barlow    EMT Instructor - 12 Hrs 04/23, 04/26 & 04/28/22 Class Location - Wilber    300.00    05/06/2022 05/05/2022    Marvin Barlow    EMT Instructor - 4 Hrs 05/05/22 Location - Wilber    100.00    05/13/2022 05/07 & 05/12/22    Marvin Barlow    EMT Instructor - 16Hrs 05/07 & 05/12/22 Class Location - Wilber    400.00    05/09/2022 2206    Nebraska Sweeping, Inc.    Spring Sweeping of Streets 04/21,04/23,04/24,04/25, & 04/26/22    4,216.03    05/06/2022 05/05/2022    Nikki J Wells    EMT Trainer 3 Hours 05/05/2022 Class Location - Wilber    60.00    05/23/2022 Apr 2022-May 2022    OPPD    Service Period 04/07/22 - 05/09/2022    56,994.06    05/04/2022 04/28/2022    Paul Stewart    EMT Trainer 4 Hrs 04/28/22 Location - Waterloo    100.00    05/13/2022 05/11/2022    Paul Stewart    EMT Trainer 3 Hrs 05/11/22 Location - Waterloo    75.00    05/23/2022 05/14 & 05/18/22    Paul Stewart    EMT Trainer 8.5 Hrs 05/14/22 & 05/18/22 Location - Waterloo & Boystown    202.50    05/31/2022 05/22 & 05/25/22    Paul Stewart    EMT Trainer 3 Hrs 05/22/22 & 05/25/22 Location - Waterloo    75.00    05/06/2022 05/05/2022    Phillip Oelschlager    EMT Trainer 4 Hours 05/05/22 Class Location-Wilber    80.00    05/04/2022 INV21163    Quick Med Claims    QMC Fee GroundTrips/Rev 2,161.05 @ $0.15 Rate Invoice Date 04/30/2022    324.16    05/04/2022 04/23/2022    Robert G. Atkinson    EMT Trainer - 4 Hrs 04/23/22 Location- Waterloo    80.00    05/06/2022 05/02/2022    Robert G. Atkinson    EMT Trainer - 2 Hrs 05/02/22 Location - BoysTown    40.00    05/23/2022 05/14 - 05/18/2022    Robert G. Atkinson    EMT Trainer - 6 Hrs 05/14, 05/16,& 05/29/22 Class Loc - Waterloo & Boystown    180.00    05/04/2022 143374    The Daily Record    Printing of Notice of Bd of Trustees Mtg 05/03/22    29.90    05/19/2022 143959    The Daily Record    Printing of Bd of Trustees Mtg Minutes for 04/05/22    360.49

May 4 - Jun 7, 22      158,710.80

7/18           ZNEZ

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