Public Meeting Minutes: September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Roll Call of Members Present

II. Motion to Legally Convene

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Cindy Hild and seconded by Beth Gentrup to declare the meeting open and properly advertised by advance notice through publication in the "Antelope County News" as shown by the certificate attached to the official minutes of the meeting. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the president and all the Board members prior to the meeting. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the president and members of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. It was announced that the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted in the meeting room and agendas were available for interested persons. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Troy Berryman: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

III. Introduction of Any Guests Present

IV. Excuse Absent Board Members

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Craig Brewster and seconded by Bob Chilcoat to to excuse absent members for personal reasons. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Randy Jochum: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

V. Public Comment

Public Discussion: There was no public comment.

VI. Approve Previous Minutes

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Bob Chilcoat and seconded by Cindy Hild to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held in August as presented. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Abstain (With Conflict)
Randy Jochum: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VII. Approve Treasurer’s Report

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Charles Balsiger and seconded by Bob Chilcoat to approve the August treasurer's report as presented. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Cindy Hild: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII. Bills Presented for Approval

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Craig Brewster and seconded by Troy Berryman to approve the bills as presented. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Cindy Hild: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX. 2025-2026 Budget

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Charles Balsiger and seconded by Randy Jochum to adopt the 2025-2026 budget as proposed. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Cindy Hild: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

X. Resolution to set 2025-2026 Tax Asking Rate

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Beth Gentrup and seconded by Charles Balsiger to approve resolution of #2025-2026 setting the property tax request at $2,828,000 for a rate of .013588 per $100 of assessed value. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Craig Brewster: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

XI. New Employee Contract

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Bob Chilcoat and seconded by Troy Berryman to approve the employment contract for Jennifer Crosely as presented. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

XII. Internal Controls Policy

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Craig Brewster and seconded by Cindy Hild to approve the addition of a travel policy within our internal controls policy, as presented. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Cindy Hild: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

XIII. Administrator’s Report

XIV. Other Items for Discussion

XIV.A. NASB Meeting Report - Wende and Troy

XIV.B. Administrator Evaluations

XV. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

It was moved by Charles Balsiger and seconded by Troy Berryman to to adjourn at 6:34 pm. The motion Carried.

Gary Arehart: Absent
Tim Lambert: Absent
Charles Balsiger: Aye
Craig Brewster: Aye
Cindy Hild: Aye
Randy Jochum: Aye
Wende Heckert: Aye
Bob Chilcoat: Aye
Troy Berryman: Aye
Beth Gentrup: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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