December 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Village of Kenesaw - Board of Trustees Meeting
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1) Roll Call-Quorum Established:
Discussion:
Clerk Randall called Roll Call to establish a quorum: Trustee Higel, Assistant Chair Kroos, Chair Knuth and Trustee Uden were present to form the quorum. Others present: Village Clerk/Treasurer-Jodi Randall, Village Superintendent-Glen Kuehn, Village Assistant Superintendent Scott Uden, Kenesaw Planning & Zoning Representative-Henry Wilson, Adams County Planning & Zoning Angela Keiser and Stefan Schnieder from KCDC, Fire Chief Brandon Bockstader, Village residents Dale Sidders and Troy Legg.
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2) Call Meeting to Order:
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3) The Open Meetings Act is in the back of the room for anyone to read or refer to.
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4) Pledge of Allegiance
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5) Review - Approve/Deny: Minutes of the Regular Meeting on November 12th, 2024, and Workshop December 4th, 2024
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6) Review - Approve/Deny: Claims & Expenses for November 2024 as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7) Review - Approve/Deny: Treasurer's Report for November 2024 as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8) Standing Committee Reports:
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9) Special Board Reports:
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10) PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments are limited to 3-5 minutes per individual. No action will be taken on these topics.
Discussion:
Deb Adams spoke to council about the Youth Projects Account to see if they would start looking over some overdue projects that are needed in the village. She spoke of the baseball field's restroom situation as well as updates on the village park.
Angela Keiser also spoke to the council about how important it is for some of the grants that KCDC is working on for the Auditorium, needing some financial support from all the council and residents to get, no matter how big or small KCDC is in need numbers to show these grant providers that the Village residents support the project. |
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11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11)a) Discussion- Kenesaw Pool Update
Discussion:
No information at this time
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11)b) Discussion: Auditorium/Village Office Updates
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11)b)1. Discussion Approve/Deny: Auditorium Lease agreement between KPS and Village of Kenesaw
Discussion:
Board requested to add shared cost of lift repair, servicing, and inspection costs with KPS due to the fact that there would be no lift needed if KPS wasn't in need of it. Also asking KPS to up the long term lease payment to $400,000. And the Village would do the same and up their portion to $550,000.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)b)2. Discussion: Approve/Deny: Proceed with transfer of the Auditorium Deed from KCDC to the Village of Kenesaw
Discussion:
KCDC and Clerk Randall are working together to get the deed transferred so that it can be approved by January meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12) Adjourn: Sine-Die
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13) Procedural: Read Election Results/Dale Sidders and Troy Legg - Oath of Office
Discussion:
Clerk Randall informed the board that Dale Sidders and Troy Legg each had won the election for the two positions on the Village of Kenesaw Board of Trustees. Dale and Troy both took the Village of Kenesaw Board of Trustees Oath of Office.
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14) Board Re-Organization - Approve/Deny: Appointment of Chairperson for 2025
Discussion:
Sarah Kroos through in her name for Board Chair, as well as Dale Sidders throwing in Lawney Knuths name for the appointment as well. The board voted to appoint Sarah Kroos as 2025 Chairperson of the Kenesaw Board of Trustees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15) Chairperson Call Meeting to Order:
Discussion:
Chair Kroos called the meeting to order at 8:09 p.m.
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16) Chairperson Appointment of Positions:
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17) Appointment: 2025 Vice-Chair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18) Re-Appointment: Glen Kuehn as 2025 Village Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19) Re-Appointment: Jodi Randall as 2023 Clerk/Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20) Re-Appointment: Scott Uden as 2025 Assistant Village Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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21) Re-Appointment: Drew Graham as 2025 Village Attorney
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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22) Re-Appointment: Jeff Palik as 2025 Street Superintendent/Village Engineer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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23) Re-Appointment: Henry Wilson as 2025 Adams County Planning & Zoning Representative for Kenesaw
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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24) Appointment: 2025 Safety Committee (equal number of representatives from Board and Staff)
Discussion:
The 2025 Safety Committee will consist of Lawney Knuth, Sarah Kroos, Jodi Randall, Glen Kuehn
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25) 2025 Health & Sanitation Committee (Chairperson and nomination request of two community members)
Discussion:
The 2025 Health and Sanitation Committee will consist of Sarah Kroos and two residents who accept the position.
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26) Appointment: 2025 Standing Committees -- Streets/Drainways; Structures & Content; Water/Wastewater and Public Relations/Human Resources.
Discussion:
Streets & Drainways - Trustee Jeff Higel, Structures & Content - Trustee Lawney Knuth, Water & Wastewater - Trustee Troy Legg, Public Relations & Human Resources - Trustee Dale Sidders
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27) Board Approval: Appointment of Positions by Board Chair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28) NEW BUSINESS
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28)a) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Youth Project Account Donation to Auditorium
Discussion:
Board talked about updating bathroom this next spring to be able to use during the baseball season. Also including youth sport board in on the discussion as well.
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28)b) Discussion-Approve/Deny: Resident Complaint at Address 109 N Perkins about a Dead/Diseased Ash tree behind his Property
Discussion:
A resident at 109 N Perkins Ave brought his concern to the board about the ash tree that is located behind his house that he states is dead and unsafe. The resident at 105 N Perkins Ave also spoke with Chair Knuth about his concern for the tree as well. The residents at 109 N Perkins had a land survey done that shows the tree is on the property of Hi-line motors. The board took all the information that the residents provided and deemed the tree a nuisance and will have Clerk Randall send a letter to the residents at 18200 W Kenesaw Blvd to have the tree removed within 60 days of the letter at owner's expense.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28)c) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Rural Fire Dept's possible purchase of the current 99' Ambulance after a new one is purchased
Discussion:
Rural Fire is looking at needing another Grass rig for the new "All Call District Calls", and wondering after KVFD receives the new Ambulance if the Rural Fire Dept could have or purchase the old ambulance to utilize the new chassis and build a Grass Truck to help with calls. The Board asked Clerk Randall to ask the village attorney if we could indeed sell it without having to place it under bids? Discussion Tabled until further information is given from the attorney.
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28)d) Discussion-Approve/Deny: Ambulance Run Bonuses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28)e) Review: SCEDD’s quarterly report to NIFA on Housing Study progress for
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28)f) Approve/Deny: Payment of $15,500 to SCEDD for completion of the Community Needs Assessment Survey, Town Hall, and Housing Study in December.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28)g) Discussion: SCEDD Housing Study Results
Discussion:
Board agreed to hold a meeting with SCEDD on January 21st at 6pm at the Firehall for Comprehensive Housing Study results.
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28)h) Discussion Approve/Deny: Post Prom Donation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28)i) Discussion - Approve/Deny: Increase in Compensation for Council of $25 for additional meetings above the Monthly Board meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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28)j) Discussion Approve/Deny: Clerk Randall to attend Cerks Institute and Academy, March 16-21, Marriott Riverfront, South Sioux City
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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29) Department Reports:
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29)a) Utility & Maintenance:
Discussion:
Glen updated the board on the work that was done last week on some water valves and shut-offs. Things went very smoothly and took less time than discussed.
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29)b) Clerk:
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30) Adjournment:
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 14th, 2024
Discussion:
Adjourn at 9:17pm
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