VILLAGE OF STAPLEHURST To Whom it May Concern, 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 August 26, 2025, with Chairperson Frank and Trustees Stava and Wilken present at roll call, with Trustees Benedict and Hans absent. The Board approved minutes from the July 29th meeting and July 29th special meeting and the following village claims: NORTHEAST NEBRASKA TELEPHONE COMPANY $59.43, MIDWEST LABORATORIES, INC $141.85, BLACK HILLS ENERGY $156.73, EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY $1,376.20, SARGENT DRILLING $29,715.59, SVEHLA LAW OFFICES, P.C. $390.00, GREG HAMPTON $100.00, NEBRASKA PUBLIC HEALTH ENV LAB $100.00, CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY-GAS $26.05, NEBRASKA PUBLIC HEALTH ENV LAB $17.00, NORRIS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT $1,600.45, STAPLES $258.26, WALMART $67.77, WALMART $73.29, BOBBI MCVEY-BLATH $1,001.00, VILLAGE PAYROLL $3,242.00, WAYNE REGNIER $1,500.00. Fire Department highlights: Reported 3 rescue calls and 0 fire calls; Fire Department claims approved: FAST MART $156.79, PACNSAVE $13.34; received county operating expenses for rural fire totaling $68,217.09. Sheriff Department highlights: July report reviewed with no action needed. Maintenance highlights: Park swing set fixed, cutting weeds and removing ballpark tree, water certification work scheduled for December, sewer plan repair review by Luebbe, lead template mailing with September billing, four bids requested for concrete work at 340 A Street, new maintenance pickup needed, equipment maintenance scheduling, NPPD substation removal, pipe jetting requested for two main town locations. Chair highlights: Street Fund awaiting all bids before voting on street repair costs. Clerk highlights: Working with Miller & Associates on Public Water Grant leftover funds with September 1st deadline; EPA agency letters sent August 26th; board reviewing proposed Trustee Responsibility list; one courtesy clean-up letter to be sent; attorney contact regarding RV occupancy ordinance; Municipal Annual Certification approved; GBE provided fiscal year budget recommendation with special meeting scheduled to determine levy percentage and property tax impact. Resident comments: Mr. Castle thanked board for village clean-up action and expressed concern about heavy truck traffic on streets. SCI — September 10, 2025 ZNEZ
