VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
August 13, 2025 Following the Public Hearings
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Held at Elmwood City Hall
The Village Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Chairperson, Renee Holland, called the meeting to order at 6:51 pm. Holland stated that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted.
Roll Call: Becky Kicak, Heather Scott, Renee Holland and Tony Greise all present at roll call. Euse arrived at 7:25 PM
Consent agenda: Kicak motioned to approve the consent agenda; Scott seconded the motion. RCV: 4-0 ayes, Motion carried
Claims Key: Bond Debt(BD)Contract Labor(CL), Electricity (E), Education(ED)Natural Gas (NG), Monthly Allotment (MA), Refuse (R), Fuel (F), Supplies (S) Publication (P), Telephone (T), Mile Reimbursement (MR), Labs (L), Attorney (A), Cellphone(CP), Postage(PO), Payroll Tax(PT), Capital Improvement(CI), Simple IRA(SI), Dues(D), Payroll (PR) Workman’s Comp Audit (W) Petty Cash Reimbursement(PR), Engineer (EN) , Sales Tax (ST), Truck Repair (TR), Dog License (DL), Street Surface Supplies (SSS), Tech. Repair (TR) Tech. purchase (TP), Debt Service (DS), Audit Service(AS) Lodging(LO)
Claims: C-Store (F & S) 405.04, NE Dept of Rev(ST) 1227.05, IRS (PT)2997.61, NE Dept of Labor(PT)443.97, American Funds(SI)397.30, Payroll: 11400.88, Allison Bloch(Reimburse)66.32, Black Hills(NG)231.07, TACSS(D)198, Westover(SSS)592.86, Alicia Greise(PO)261, Municipal Supply(S)404.89, Menards(S)189.79, Safety Cleen(CI)1649.02, Quill(S)112.73, Midwest Lab(L)237.37, Meeske(S)215.47, Verizon(CP)95.51, Frontier(SSS)65, HTM(CL)1086.25, PeopleService(CL)675, CCEDC(D)2200, Consolidated(CI)16509.40, NE Gen(CM)780.63, OneCall(D)43.53, Lovell(CL)1500, USABlueBook(S) 503.68, Clements Ins.(I)16, OPPD(E)4785.28, Windstream(T)200.32, Copple(TR)845.18, CC Refuse(R)75, Voice News(P)90.34, Utility Service(CL)3112.22, Solheim(A)1285. LONM(D)2869, WireBuilt(D)90.60, Kevin Huxhold(S)89.89, Oscar Zierott(F)41.15
Public Comment Period
Pat Beckman- I would like a brush pile back, maybe by the fire hall.
New Business
25-26 Library Budget Proposal
Anne Pope here to represent the Library. She reviewed the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The library is asking for an increase to $37,500. Scott moved to approve the proposed budget for $37,500 for the 25-26 fiscal year, Kicak seconded the motion. RCV: 4-0 ayes. Motion carried.
Budget Workshop with Michael Hoback
Mr. Hoback reviewed the proposed budget for the 25-26 fiscal year. He reviewed revenue, costs and proposed budget. Did not recommend a tax increase this year. Discussion on different funds continued, including the future water project. No action.
Conditional use permit for duplex at 444 West C Street
Scott moved to approve the conditional use permit for duplex at 444 West C street indefinitely, Greise seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried.
Building permit for duplex at 444 West C Street
Euse moved to approve the building permit, Kicak seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried.
Conditional use permit for automotive sales at 29850 Holdredge St.
Kicak moved to approve the condition use permit for automotive sales for 1 year, Greise seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried.
Building permit for 319 East E Street
Kicak moved to approve the building permit, Euse seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried.
Review of 1 & 6 year plan
The board reviewed last year’s plan. Discussion to move the asphalting of the alley between 3rd & 4th Streets to the 6 year plan as we wait for the meat plant to begin construction of their store front. Also to add B Street paving the the 6 year plan. No action.
Alicia Greise’s vacation January 2026
Scott moved to approve the requested time off for January 22nd-February 1st, 2026, Euse seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried
Purchase of Clerk’s Manual
Greise moved to approve the purchase of clerk’s manual up to $450, Scott seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried.
Moving of September meeting to the second Wednesday in September
Euse moved to move the September meeting to Wednesday, September 10th, Scott seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried.
Reports/Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Library: next meeting 9/8, data from the NE Library Commission
Park: Limbs were picked up around town after the storm. There was some vandalism at the park in the men’s restroom. The toilet paper holder was forcibly removed from the wall, has since been repaired and reinstalled. Looking into new toilet paper holders and a wall mounted changing table.
Streets: Oscar back to school this week, will continue to mow as needed on weekends, trees and weeks trimmed on 6th & RR Ave. to C Street. D Street concrete replacement to begin this week.
Water: All but 2 button read meters have been replaced, well 6 meter is running slow- may need to be replaced down the road
Sewer:
Planning/Zoning: next meeting 8/31, positive recommendations for conditional use permits
Correspondence:
Personnel: Kevin Huxhold’s 1 year review. Holland gave review for Mr. Huxhold. Spoke to his dedication and hard work. That he has taken initiative to learn things he doesn’t know. The board appreciates his commitment to this community. Scott moved to give Huxhold a 5% pay rate increase, Euse seconded the motion. RCV: 5-0 ayes, motion carried.
Future agenda items
Nuciances
Park Improvements
Cameras/Wifi
Fee increase for water/sewer connections
Owners training for sewer plant
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm