Minutes of Village Board Meeting Village of Craig, NE. Regular Meeting September 9, 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 September 9, 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, Mike Uhing and Steve Nelson. 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 Meyer and seconded by Nelson. All present voted AYE. Items included in consent agenda: September 9, 2026 agenda; August, 2026 minutes. Motion was made by Nelson and seconded by Uhing to approve the August Claims, and Treasurer’s report. All present voted AYE. SCHEDULED VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE TRUSTEES: None COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Water and Maintenance: Meyer stated that one leak was found and corrected. Lagoons are still dry and water is still being pumped to the lagoons. Meyer reported that there is a crack in his windshield in the pickup. We will check to see if we have insurance. Also, his phone is not able to back up lately. He can update for an additional dollar a month. Need the info from Verizon. Talked about someone stealing water. Water has been turned on but not considered for payment. Needs to be addressed. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Clerk/Treasurer: Clerk reported on the delinquent bills. Park Shelter is rented for Ronnie Harold’s celebration of life on September 12th. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Ordinance Officer: Hill reported about progress on mowing and weed control. Permit for resident was discussed. A conditional permit was needed for the construction of the building on the property. Resident is paying the permit fee. Motion was made to waive the fee on the conditional use permit by Nelson and seconded by Hawkins. All present voted AYE. However, the demolition permit for the same resident will be charged. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion was had about the placement of the new Village building. After review, the property designated for the building was changed to the property on main street where the Legion building and Rog and Sues were torn down because of more room. It was also decided to stub in the water and sewer lines prior to the floor being completed. After more discussion, it was decided to sell the old tractor. Notice of sale by sealed ballot will be published, with a minimum payment of $6,000.00. Motion made by Hawkins and seconded by Nelson. All present voted AYE. Update on tree grant, it was asked what trees were to be cut down in the park. They will be identified and Todd Woodworth will approve after photos. Some have been marked needing to be considered. More bids are being received for removal. It was noted that the first two trees are gone. Trees are to be focused on on Village property. After trees have been identified and removed and paid for, there will be nominations for trees on residential property to be removed if funds allow. If it is an ash tree, it could be taken out, or trees in the right of way that are diseased. Progress on the grant with the USDA was also discussed. The Village has passed the level two which is needed to apply for the $30,000.00 grant because of the complaint. We have been ordered by the State to have this done. Resolution that needed to be considered was read to the Board. Hawkins made a motion to approve the signing for the grant application. Seconded by Nelson. This will not help with any monies that may be needed for possible repairs. All present voted AYE. Nelson is trying to obtain two more bids for repair of sidewalk on Main Street. Hawkins said there is a chance of a donation to help with this. NEW BUSINESS: Old plow owned by the Village was discussed as a party inquired about purchase. It was brought up that it is possible that the plow was already spoken for. That party will be contacted to see if he still wants it. This was tabled until the next meeting. Gravel needed for the park was discussed. Price will be checked on, then this can be discussed at the next meeting. CLAIMS: ACCO, payment toward media $9,156.50; Barbara J. Hill, Adobe, $21.09; Bart Meyer, postage $18.40; Balls Out Motors, repairs $325.55; Black Hills Energy, $107.70; Brummond Disposal, $1,200.00; Bomgaars, $359.45; Brenneis Insurance, bond, $225.00; Burt County Independent, $411.07; Farmer’s Pride, $800.84; Goosmann Law Firm, $663.50; Michael Todd Industries, sign $63.45; Nebraska Dept. Environmental, $15.00; McCluskey Tree Service, $3,500.00; NPPD, $1,744.93; Nebraska Rural Water, membership $200.00; NNTC, $189.96; One Call Concepts, $1.64; Platte Valley Equipment, $1,122.38; Print Image Solutions, $32.29; Scotts Hardware, $22.99; Verizon, $116.78; Payroll, $5,570.39, Total $25,868.91. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Hawkins at 7:58 P.M., Seconded by Nelson. All present voted AYE. ZNEZ BCI 9/17/26
