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 March 31, 2026, with Chairperson Frank and Trustees Stava, Wilken, Benedict, and Novotny present at roll call. The Board approved the following village claims: Farmers Cooperative $56.28, Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab $31.00, Midwest Laboratories Inc $141.85, Constellation NewEnergy-Gas $685.82, CNA Surety Direct Bill $100.00, Farmers Alliance $125.00, Seward County Independent $66.70, Farmers Cooperative $307.81, Chris Eckles $400.00, Constellation NewEnergy-Gas $392.73, Crouchs Farm and Hardware $87.54, Black Hills Energy $206.55, Svehla Law Offices P.C. $646.00, Waste Connections of Nebraska $140.11, Northeast Neb Tele Co $59.89, Chris Eckles $830.59, Bobbi McVey-Blath $232.94, Seward County Independent $104.38, Midwest Laboratories Inc $183.90, Beaver Hardware $100.70, Farmers Cooperative $77.65, Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab $15.00, Black Hills Energy $55.08, Chris Eckles $400.00, Norris Public Power District $1,414.45, Norris Public Power District $1,261.45, When I Work $288.00, Post Office $80.34, Deluxe Forms $334.17, Avery $29.46, One Call Concepts Inc $6.13, Staples $233.65, Chris Eckles $2,741.61, Bobbi McVey-Blath $1,046.42, Wayne Regnier $1,623.90, Chris Eckles $2,181.42, Bobbi McVey-Blath $1,381.39, Chris Eckles $2,184.84, Wayne Regnier $1,623.90. Sheriff Department highlights: February report reviewed with no action needed. Fire Department highlights: Reported 12 calls, 3 rescue and remainder fire; Fire Department claims approved totaling $253.92; Workman's Comp reimbursement of $1,409.00 noted; 6 new lockers installed; compressor in need of three-phase power supply, Trustee Stava to follow up with Fire Chief Strong. Maintenance highlights: Chris Eckles passed his Wastewater Examination; Wayne Regnier moved to on-call service at $750.00 per month; weed eaters approved for purchase at estimated $895.00; flow meter calibration needed at $510.00; Miller & Associates to work with Chris to locate water stops this summer; board to provide input on new water tower design by April meeting; ball park locks and keys updated, bathroom repair needed. Clerk highlights: EPA funding approved for new water tower structure; audit waiver passed with one correction; nuisance and dangerous vacant properties to be addressed by village attorney via certified letters. Trustee Wilken highlights: Grant application resubmitted for well and wastewater treatment; Miller & Associates coordinating with companies to support the grant. Residents Comments highlights: Tyler Dickinson and Kaley Eberspacher, candidates for District 3 Commissioner, introduced themselves; Megan Eckles, Seward County Emergency Manager, introduced herself and outlined her role and goals. Next meeting: April 28th at 7:00pm. SCI — April 15, 2026 ZNEZ
