Minutes of Village Board Meeting Village of Craig, NE. Regular Meeting August 12, 2026 A regular monthly meeting of the Chairperson and Board of Trustees of the Village of Craig, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 7:00 P.M., on August 12, 2026, at the Craig Fire Hall. The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Susan Skinner. Roll call found the following Board of Trustee members present, i.e., Jean Meyer, Susan Skinner, Bob Hawkins and Steve Nelson. Absent was Mike Uhing. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by the posting of a notice, by one of the designated methods of giving notice, as shown by the certification of posting attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board Chair and Village Board. All present members signed the notice of meeting form and acceptance of the agenda. Skinner established a quorum. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Nelson and seconded by Meyer. All present voted AYE. Items included in consent agenda: August 12th, 2026 agenda; July, 2026 minutes, July Claims, and Treasurer’s report. SCHEDULED VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE TRUSTEES: Zach Fisher with NENEDD attended the meeting to further discuss the CDBG funds grant and to have the Board approve the signing of a “Resolution Authorizing Chief Elected Official to Sign an Application for CDBG funds”. What the funds will be used for was discussed and how much monies the Village will need to match was also discussed. These funds will be used for Water/Sewer Improvements within the Village. After discussion Hawkins made a motion to approve the signing of the Resolution. Seconded by Nelson. All present voted AYE. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Water and Maintenance: Meyer stated that the inspector came for the lagoons and told us to keep pumping and that JEO has been contacted. Meyer reported that there was still a water leak that he cannot locate. We are losing way too much water. Jarvis Guill with Helena sprayed the infield and outfield at the park. He did not think Village would be charged because Jarvis is a member of the Ball Association. Obtaining rural water may take up to two years down the road. The Village needs to take care of doing something now. Media was again discussed. We did get three different bids. The bid with ACCO was approximately $36,000.00 which covered all but disposal. Meyer will check to see about cost of disposal. They will also work with us on payment over two fiscal years. Steve Nelson made a motion to order the media from ACCO. Seconded by Hawkins. All present voted AYE. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Clerk/Treasurer: Clerk reported on the delinquent bills. The Presbyterian church is using the Craig Community Center on September 13, 2026 and wants the Village to waive the rental fee. Hawkins made a motion to waive the fee. Seconded by Meyer. All present voted AYE. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion was had about the placement of the new Village building. Several parcels located in the Village were discussed. After discussion, Motion was made by Nelson and seconded by Hawkins to place the building North of the Village Office where the fuel barrels are. All present voted AYE. Sale of the old tractor belonging to the Village was discussed. It was appraised at between $9,000. And $12,000. We will set a minimum amount and advertise for sealed bids. This was tabled until the next meeting. John Woodworth from UNL was in Craig on Monday, August 10, 2026 and looked at the trees in Craig. Those that were diseased or dead were targeted for removal. Ash trees were also to be removed. If there is one in the yard of a resident and is diseased, it can also be removed with the signing of a waiver from the owner. Progress on the grant with the USDA was also discussed. This grant together with part loan for a new water storage facility. Repair of sidewalk on Main Street discussed. Nelson Construction was contacted to give us an updated bid, with curb, for a 4’ sidewalk. Tabled until next meeting when we receive the new bid amount. NEW BUSINESS: Hiring of a new part-time person: only one applicant. He was interviewed by Nelson and Hawkins and was hired at minimum wage on the agreement if someone yet applies on the 13th, they will also be interviewed for the position. Best applicant will be hired. This standing, Hawkins made a motion to accept Les Gerch for the position. Seconded by Nelson. All present voted AYE. Jean Meyer asked about the electric stove at the park shelter and wondered if another 220 could be placed in the electrical box. After discussion it was decided that would not work. CLAIMS: ACCO, $486.40; Barbara J. Hill, postage, $18.40; Black Hills Energy, $106.10; Brummond Disposal, $1,200.00; Bomgaars, $380.91; Brenneis Insurance, $225.00; Burt County Independent, $51.95; Clerk books, Inc., $289.79; D. J. Auto, $109.70; DJ Digs, $450.00; Farmer’s Pride, $690.25; Goosmann Law Firm, $1,550.20; Nebraska Dept. Environmental, $340.00; NPPD, $3,615.97; NNTC, $185.15; One Call Concepts, $2.58; One Office Solutions, $21.47; Platte Valley Equipment, $1,000.00; Print Image Solutions, $32.92; Three Rivers Clerks Association, $10.00; Verizon, $113.27; West Point True Value, $700.31; Payroll, $5,158.43, Total $16,770.16. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Hawkins at 8:22 P.M., Seconded by Meyer. All present voted AYE. ZNEZ BCI 8/27/26
