VILLAGE OF CLATONIA

CLATONIA, NE 68328

 

The Clatonia Village Board met Monday February 23rd, 2026. Chairperson Sheri Holsing called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m. at the Clatonia Community Center Village Office. Members present were Sheri Holsing, Shelby Hajek, John Schuerman, Mike Waltke, and Jesse Hajek. Others present were Randy Essink and Bill Weickert.

 

All proceedings were held while the convened meeting was open to the public. The posting of the Open Meetings Act was noted.

 

Consent Agenda:

 

1. Approve last meetings minutes

2. Approve financials

3. Approve Village of Clatonia Claims to be paid in the amount of $250

4. Approve Village of Clatonia Claims to be paid in the amount of $55,641.25

5. Approve Community Center Claims to be paid in the amount of $594.09

6. Approve Clatonia Rescue Squad Claims to be paid in the amount of $192.29

Note: The Clatonia Fire Department presented no claims to be paid.

 

Mike made a motion to approve the items listed under the consent agenda. Jesse seconded. Voting yes was Schuerman, Waltke, S. Hajek, J. Hajek, and Holsing. Motion carried 5-0.

** c) Voting yes was Schuerman, Waltke, S. Hajek, and J. Hajek. Holsing abstained. Motion carried 4-0**

 

 

Old Business:

 

The board continued discussion on tarring and sealing the streets. Bids were received from 316 Asphalt for $800/block, Burton Asphalt for $750/block, Pavers Inc for $3,960.00 ($1/foot), and Joe Cox for 60-70 cents per foot. Sarah spoke with several other clerks about Burton Asphalt and the reviews were terrible so the board will not be going with them. The board would like a more detailed estimate from Joe Cox before deciding on who to go with.

 

New Business:

 

Randy Essink came to the meeting to give another update on his property. He said they are ready to dig out the foundation and will be starting that soon. The board appreciated the update.

 

Bill Weickert came to the meeting to present to the board his plans for a shipping container garage on his property on Maple Street. The board agreed it adhered to all ordinances and he may begin as soon as he submits his building permit.

 

James Owens from SENDD sent over several documents that need approved and signed for the Fire Hall Grant. The board had questions about the documents and asked that we have a meeting with James so he can explain everything and answer any questions. The board also requested the village lawyer, Jena Mahin, be in attendance. Sarah will get ahold of James and Jena and find a time they are available for a meeting with the board.

Cole and Jim from SENDD unfortunately could not make the meeting to present the house moving project. They did email a presentation packet over. However, the board still had several questions and concerns. The board decided they would like to meet with both of them before making a decision.

 

The board was contacted by Scott Milliken from the Nebraska Department of Transportation stating they would like to move the 35mph speed limit on Highway 41/Washington Street 50ft to the west. Introducing Ordinance No 3-305, which is a revision of Ordinance No 500, stating: No person shall operate a motor vehicle on Washington Street, the same also being State Highway No. 41, within the corporate limits of the Village, from the west corporate limits, 370 feet west of SW 100th Road, to the west corporate limits, 110 feet east of the union Pacific Railroad track, at a rate of speed greater than 35 miles per hour. Mike made a motion to suspend the 3 readings and approve Ordinance No 3-305. Shelby seconded. Voting yes was Schuerman, Waltke, S. Hajek, J. Hajek, and Holsing. Motion carried 5-0.

 

It was noted that the siren is no longer sounding at 8am, Noon, 1pm, and 5pm. The board hadn’t really noticed, but Sarah was contacted by a few residents who were wanting it back on. John told Sarah he can give her the manual for the siren so she can get it back working whenever it stops again.

 

Dealings With The Public:

 

There were no Dealings with the Public presented.

 

Adjournment:

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Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:49p.m. Jesse seconded. Voting yes was Schuerman, S. Hajek, Waltke, J. Hajek and Holsing. Motion carried 5-0.

The next meeting will be held Thursday March 19th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office located at the Clatonia Community Center.

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Claims were as follows. Description of claims for this legal, bond-bond expense, pymt, interest; const-construction; dr-deposit return, due-annual dues; eq-equipment; ex-expense; ft-funds transfer; ins-insurance; ls-license; mi-miscellaneous; pay-loan payment; pr-payroll; pf-professional services; ps-power supplier; rb-reimbursement; rp-repairs and maintenance; st-sales tax; se-service; sup-supplies; tn- training; tr-transfer of funds; tx-taxes, ut-utilities; wt-water tests. Black Hills, ut, 260.80; Adobe, mi, 21.09; Intuit, mi, 37.10; Exelon/Constellation, ut, 253.89; NPPD, ps, 1376.36; Waste Connections, se, 3158.05; Windstream, ut, 371.25; ABC Pest Control, rp, 94.95; USA Bluebook, sup, 61.10 Nebraska Public Health Lab, wt, 15.00; Nebraska Dept of Revenue, tx, 12.51; Nebraska Dept of Revenue, st, 115.55; Gana Trucking, sup, 1100.29; NE Rural Water Association, due, 200.00; USDA, pay, 43426.00; Charitable Gaming Commission, tx, 123.00; John Schuerman, rb, 158.25; Wilber Plumbing, rp, 1972.17; Max Latshaw, dr, 300.00; payroll, pr, 3620.27 .