VILLAGE OF STAPLEHURST The following is a condensed form of the minutes. A complete copy is on file and available for inspection upon request at the village office. The Village of Staplehurst Board of Trustees met on September 30, 2025, with Chairperson Frank and Trustees Benedict, Wilken, and Hans present at roll call, with Trustee Stava absent. The Board approved the following village claims: POST OFFICE $83.46, SVEHLA LAW OFFICES, P.C. $422.50, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $181.09, FARMERS COOPERATIVE $194.88, JONES GROUP INSURANCE $12,420.00, BEAVER HARDWARE $62.03, MIDWEST LABORATORIES, INC $156.15, SLOUP MOWING LLC $1,650.00, WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NEB $140.11, PACK N SAVE $19.99, SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT $30.00, NORTHEAST NEB TELE CO $59.20, BLACK HILLS ENERGY $172.95, TIFFANY TURMAN $115.04, WITT360 TREE SERVICE $800.00, NEBRASKA DEPT. OF WATER, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT $46.00, SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT 5235.57, TAYLOR'S DRAIN & SEWER SERVICE INC $1,417.50, PRO-ASPHALT L.L.0 $17,000.00, PRO-ASPHALT L.L.0 $34,000.00, NEBRASKA DEPT. OF WATER, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT $17.00, CHRIS ECKLES $400.00, NORRIS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT $1,514.45, PAYROLL $5,355.27, CHRIS ECKLES $2,751.65, MENARDS $42.88, DELUXE FORMS $309.65. Fire Department highlights: Reported 2 rescue calls and 1 fire call; Fire Department claims approved: BOUND TREE $573.74, FAST MART $40.55. Sheriff Department highlights: August report reviewed with no action needed. Maintenance highlights: 1 year-6 year street maintenance plan and resolution approved; hydrant in park needs repair; sidewalk/street project at 340 A Street approved with Precision Tree Service at $1,500; stop signs discussed for South Street near school with sheriff's department to monitor traffic first; tree removal around village and plant approved with Precision Tree Service at $8,750. Chair highlights: Gravel/rock discussion moved to next meeting. Clerk highlights: Board approved water tower project cost-benefit analysis report to be shared with EPA; proposed trustee responsibilities moved to November meeting. SCI — October 15, 2025 ZNEZ
