Arapahoe Public School students in grades kin-dergarten through fourth grade reminded the audience about the importance of being green for the environment. They sang about the environment at their spring concert “My Town, My World” for the spring concert held last Tuesday evening, April 28.

 

 

Village raises rental fees    

The Holbrook Village Board faced a short agenda when they met on Monday evening, May 5, 2008.  In attendance were Trustees Kim Helms, Dale Long and Dr. Tom Maline along with Village Clerk Ethel Watson and Village Utilities Superintendent Ron Brown.  Trustees Tim DeVries and Jim McBride were absent.

    Chairman of the board, Dale Long called the meeting to order and noted that the Open Meetings Act was posted in the room.  The minutes from the April 7, 2008 meeting were approved as published.  The monthly claims were reviewed, discussed and approved for payment.  The board discussed the continuing discrepancy of metered water useage versus what the Village of Holbrook is being billed for.  Brown will continue to work with Arapahoe to determine where the problem is.

    A request from HoJo’s Hideaway for a liquor license for the alumni dance on May 24, 2008 was approved by the board.

    Tabled from last month, the board once again discussed the Holbrook Community building rental fees.  The Holbrook Community building currently rents for $50 with a waiver given to non-profits or civic organizations.  It was felt that with the rising costs of natural gas and electricity, as well as supplies, the building rental income has not been covering the expense of the building. Following some discussion, the board voted to raise the rental fee to $60 for the use of the big room and add an additional $15 fee if the renter is going to use the kitchen. The rental rate increase will take effect immediately.

    Permission was granted for the Village Clerk to attend the League Conference seminar on June 26 and 27 in Kearney.

    Ron Brown reported that the Spring drain down at the sewer lagoons has been completed with all test reports coming back good.  Brown also reported that Matt Curran had requested electrical service at his home that burned this past winter.  Curran is planning to make repairs to the structure. 

    The trustees also discussed sidewalk replacement in front of the village office.  Maline stated that he had ample 2x4’s to use as forms. Long reported that he had been contacted by relatives of Gary Bowers wishing to do something, such as planting a tree in Bowers’ memory.  The board voiced np objection and will be open to what the family would like to do. Unpaid utility bills were discussed with Watson reporting on the status of the past due accounts and the arrangements that have been made to get those accounts up to date.  Those who do not follow through with their  agreement will have the electricty shut off.  Abandonded cars were the next item discussed with Watson reporting that letters to the owners in violation will be ready at the end of the week.   Chairman Long reported that due to Werner Construction being behind schedule at this time, Gary Dicenta of Miller and Associates had informed him that the street paving project would start sometime after June 1, 2008.

    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting for the Holbrook Village Board will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Holbrook Village office.