November 10, 2026 at 7:00 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: Chair Kroos, Asst. Chair Knuth, Trustee Sidders, Trustee Higel and Trustee Legg were present to form the quorum. Others present: Village Superintendent — Glen Kuehn, Village Clerk/Treasurer — Jodi Randall, and additional public residents.
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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 October 13th, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6) Review - Approve/Deny: Claims & Expenses for October 2026 as presented
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7) Review - Approve/Deny: Treasurer's Report for October 2026 as presented
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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 non-agenda items only. Individuals will be allowed 3–5 minutes to speak. No action will be taken by the Board on matters discussed during public comment.
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11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11)a) Discussion- Kenesaw : Pool Update
Discussion:
Pool Discussion. The Board directed Clerk Randall to contact Leak Investigators to determine when they could return to evaluate the pool while it is full. The Board also asked Clerk Randall to contact JEO Consulting about preparing a preliminary concept and cost estimate for a new pool house if the pool remains at its current location. The Board will review the inspection findings and cost estimates before deciding whether to renovate or replace the pool. |
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11)b) Review — Approve/Deny: 1 to 1 Technologies IT Support and Cybersecurity Proposal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)c) Discussion-Approve/Deny: RESOLUTION 257-2026 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NEBRASKA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST (NPAIT)
Discussion:
Clerk Randall presented an investment comparison using $274,815 in receipts from the Village’s additional 1.5% local sales and use tax to illustrate potential earnings through the Nebraska Public Agency Investment Trust (NPAIT). She explained that investment earnings could help offset anticipated costs for pool renovations and infrastructure improvements. Trustee Sidders expressed concern about the lack of FDIC insurance for NPAIT. Clerk Randall noted that NPAIT carries an AAAm rating from S&P Global Ratings. Trustee Sidders said he believed the Village’s previous investment with Edward Jones had lost money and expressed concern about similar losses. A resident asked whether the Village had contacted the local bank about available investment options. Trustee Sidders asked trustees who had served previously whether the Board had ever invited the bank to a meeting to discuss ways to increase the Village’s investment earnings. Trustee Kroos stated that the Board had previously compared options from the local bank and Edward Jones and had determined at the time that Edward Jones offered better earning potential. The Board agreed to invite representatives from the local bank, Edward Jones, and NPAIT to present their investment options at the next meeting so the Board could compare them before making a decision.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12) NEW BUSINESS
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12)a) Appointment: Jeff Palik as 2026 Street Superintendent/Village Engineer for the term beginning November 10, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)b) Review - Approve/Deny: Olsson Agreement for Professional Services for 2027
Mater Agreement Work Order No. 5 & 6.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)c) Review — Approve/ Deny: Proposes Resolution No.258-2026 for Year End Certification of City Street Superintendent 2026.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)d) Discussion-Approve/Deny: Lease of New BobCat Skid Steer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)e) Reveiw - Approve/Deny: ORDINANCE NO. 575-2026 TO ESTABLISH AND FIX THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF KENESAW, NEBRASKA, FROM AND AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND CONTINUING UNTIL OTHERWISE CHANGED BY ORDINANCE
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)f) Review - Approve/Deny: City Auditorium Alcohol Request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13) Department Reports:
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13)a) Utility & Maintenance:
Discussion:
None
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13)b) Clerk:
Discussion:
Clerk Randall let the board know that we are going to do a trial run on an open gym Nov 25th with Megan Stickles from 3-5. Also that Clerk Randall would like to attend the Demystifying AI for
Nebraska communities in GI on Dec 2nd. |
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14) Adjournment:
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 |