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 June 30, 2026, with Co-Chair Wilken and Trustees Stava, Benedict, and Novotny present at roll call. Resignation highlights: A letter dated June 25, 2026 from Chairperson Deb Frank was presented to the board. Due to Lottery/Gaming Commission requirements, Deb Frank as owner of Good Ol Days cannot hold a Keno license for her business and simultaneously serve on the board; her resignation was effective immediately. Election highlights: Trustee Stava nominated Trustee Wilken to serve as Chairperson; motion seconded by Novotny, all in favor. The Board approved village claims totaling $29,079.11 for the period of May 27, 2026 through June 30, 2026; motion by Stava, seconded by Benedict, Wilken and Novotny in favor. Sheriff Department highlights: May report reviewed with no action needed. Fire Department highlights: June claims totaling $1,448.48 approved; motion by Stava, seconded by Novotny, Wilken and Benedict in favor. Annual insurance covering commercial auto, general liability, property, equipment floater, liquor liability, and commercial umbrella approved in the amount of $12,961.00; motion by Novotny, seconded by Stava, Benedict and Wilken in favor. Fire Department reported 3 rescue calls and 1 mutual aid call for Bee. A new firefighter has joined the department. Water Tower highlights: Reed Miller of Miller and Associates reported that soil samples will be sent to both the EPA and DWEE for review; NPPD will set an additional pole for single phase power to the new tower; bidders for construction will begin to be sought. Maintenance highlights: Asphalt to be provided to Stu Daehling on the side of his building in exchange for mowing coverage between maintenance employees; white rock to be ordered from Birkle; gravel to be provided to select areas not in an easement; parking lines on Main Street to be painted with assistance from the City of Seward and the Fire Department, with road closed signs and public notice provided; a bid of $20,147.00 from JR's Digging was presented for drainage improvements in the alley behind the post office, bar, and residences, with an additional bid requested for comparison, item carried to July agenda; 7th and C Street culvert to be repaired; maintenance pickup truck selection still ongoing. Clerk highlights: Dangerous building properties at 150 South Street and 400 A Street have been rectified and are in the process of tear down or repair. Notification letters to be sent to the owner of two vacant properties at 135 S. 5th Street and 435 A Street, allowing 60 days to respond with a plan of action. A Statement of Work contract with RK Bookkeeping approved in the amount of approximately $2,400.00 to bring books current for the fiscal year, allowing GBE to perform audits as needed. CD renewal approved at 3.85% APY for 9 months. Resolution 2026-06 approving DSFrank, LLC dba Good Ol Days as a Keno Sales Outlet adopted; motion by Benedict, seconded by Novotny, Stava and Wilken in favor. Two open board seats will be available in November. Rooster ordinance discussion continued; village attorney to be consulted regarding the process for removing roosters from city limits, item carried to July agenda. The stop sign at 3rd and A Street to be relocated a few feet to the west. Residents Comments: Roger Anderson offered to assist with painting the shed near the current water tower. Next meeting: July 28th at 7:00 p.m. Village Clerk, Bobbi McVey-Blath SCI — July 15, 2026 ZNEZ
