March 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Village of Kenesaw - Board of Trustees Meeting
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1) Roll Call-Quorum Established:
Discussion:
Clerk Randall called Roll Call to establish a quorum: Chair Kroos, Asst. Chair Knuth, Trustee Higel, Trustee Sidders, and Trustee Legg were present to form the quorum. Others present: Village Superintendent — Glen Kuehn, Asst. Superintendent — Scott Uden and Village Clerk/Treasurer — Jodi Randall, W Design Steve Wolford, Olssons Jeff Palik, Southern Power Sam Reinke, Hersh Digging Paul Weiler, AMGL Kyle Overturf , Zoning & Planning Henry Wilson and additional public residents.
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2) Call Meeting to Order:
Discussion:
Called to Order at 7:30pm
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3) The Open Meetings Act is in the back of the room for anyone to read or refer to.
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4) Pledge of Allegiance
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5) Review - Approve/Deny: Minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 10th, 2026
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6) Review - Approve/Deny: Claims & Expenses for February 2026 as presented
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7) Review - Approve/Deny: Treasurer's Report for February 2026 as presented
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8) Standing Committee Reports:
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9) Special Board Reports:
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10) PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments are limited to 3-5 minutes per individual. No action will be taken on these topics.
Discussion:
Henry Wilson let the board know that he spoke with the NRD, and they are getting closer to lifting some of the floodplain areas in town. Possible Public Hearing this summer and then the work would be approximately 3years until completion.
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11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11)a) Review-Approve/Deny: Application & Certificate for Payment #10 to On-Point Construction for work done from 2/1/26-2/28/26 in the amount of $62,571.78.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)b) Review-Approve/Deny: Change Order(s) / Punch List for the City Auditorium
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)c) Discussion: City Auditorium/Village Office Updates
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11)d) Discussion — Kenesaw Pool Planning
Discussion:
no updates at this time
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11)e) Discussion: Property on 214 SMITH AVE
Discussion:
Mike Englehardt spoke with the board about wanting them to look into purchasing the property on 214 Smith Ave and possibly use it as a parking lot for the Auditorium. The Board addressed but is very undecided.
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12) OPEN PUBLIC HEARING at 7:45 p.m.: 1 & 6 Year Plan for Streets
Discussion:
Chair Kroos opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
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12)a) 1 & 6 yr Plan Review - Jeff Palik, Olsson
Discussion:
Jeff Palik, Olsson, reviewed with the board of the street projects that are on the Streets 1 & 6 year Street plan and the estimated cost of each project. There were a few that have already been completed like North end of Smith and 5th Street in front of the school. Those were removed from the plan.
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12)b) Public Comments:
Discussion:
No Public Comments.
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13) CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING for 1 & 6 Year Plan for Streets
Discussion:
Chair Kroos closed the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.
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14) Approve/Deny: Proposed Amended Resolution No.245-2026 for One and Six-Year Plan for Streets
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15) NEW BUSINESS
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15)a) Approve/Deny: Extension for KCDC Subdivision (Etsey) Properties return to its original condition and original drainage pattern.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)b) Discussion: Approve/Deny- West Well Rehab
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)c) Approve/Deny : Hersh Digging, Inc- Floodplain Permit with Variance
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)d) Discussion: Southern Public Power District Annual Report
Discussion:
Jeff H. with Southern Public Power District updated the board with his annual report.
He explained that this 2026 there is a 2.5 % rate increases, SPPD paid out more than $145,000 in Energy Wise incentives and Energy Wise programs will continue for 2026, and Adams County received $75,224 in Operation Round-up in 2025. He stated that the incentive information is available on the SPPD website. |
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15)e) Discussion: Annual Audit Review - Kyle Overturf, AMGL
Discussion:
Kyle reviewed with the board the September 30, 2025 fiscal year annual audit report. He reviewed the standing with their findings. He spoke with the board about some journal entries he had Clerk Randall make to move dollar amounts to the appropriate department. He also stated that currently the Village is in good standing with their funds. A full copy of the audit report is on file at the Village Clerk's Office.
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15)f) Review - Approve/Deny: Applications for 2026 Kenesaw Public Pool Season & Summer Maintenance
Discussion:
Applications were reviewed, and all Lifeguard applications were approved as follows. Red Johnson, Kami Kennedy and McKinnley Kroos will be Assistant Managers and Cooper Kroos and Brian Cordes will be Lifeguards. Jace Kauk and Kylan Parker will be hired as Summer Maintebance as well as using Brian Cordes when needed. The board reviewed Michael Weislers application and will look into a PRN for him. More to follow.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)g) Approve/Deny: Rise Broadband termination of lease or approval of rent reduction from $341.80 to $175 a month.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)h) Approve/Deny: Woodward Disposal Contract Extention
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)i) Approve: Crossing Closure Agreement from the State of Nebraska DOT
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)j) Approve/Deny: 115 E ELM - Village Lot Improvements
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)k) Discussion: Glenwood internet quote
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15)l) Discussion - Approve/Deny: Armor coat bids
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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16) Department Reports:
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16)a) Utility & Maintenance:
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16)b) Clerk:
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17) Adjournment:
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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