Village of Monroe Information Page

06/08/2026

Village of Monroe Board Meeting
June 8, 2026 @ 6 PM

1. Open Meeting Act Notice.
2. Review & Approve Minutes.
a. May 6, 2026
3. Public Comments.
4. Claims.
5. Building Permit #428 – Riley Reeder - fence.
6. Building Permit #429 – Tim Thege – shed.
7. Ordinance #2026-01 Amend Section 3-115 Speed Zones, of the Municipal Code of the Village of Monroe to Prohibit Driving in Excess of 35 Miles Per Hour on Hwy. 22 Within the Corporate Limits of the Village.
8. Ordinance #2026-02 Adopting a Floodplain Management Ordinance Which Shall be Used in Identifying Floodplain Areas Defining the Same and Setting Forth Regulations Thereof.
9. License Agreement for Recreational Basketball at Gymnasium.
10. Water drainage on Gerrard Avenue – bids open June.
11. Ziegler Street Drainage.
12. Community Picnic August 15.
13. Maintenance Report.
14. Property Report.
15. Sewer System Report.
16. Nuisance Ordinance Enforcement.
17. Park Report.
18. Clerk Report.
19. Code Book Review.
20. Next meeting date July 7 or 9 @ 6:00 pm.
21. Adjourn.

05/27/2026

Just a Reminder
The Tree Dump is for TREE BRANCHES
NOT WOODEN SAWHORSES OR BROKEN FLOWERPOTS

05/22/2026

May 6, 2026
Monroe, NE

The Board of Trustees, Village of Monroe, held their regular monthly Board meeting at the Gymnasium at 6:00 PM on May 6, 2026. Trustees present were: Connelly, Westerhoff, Baxa, Micek, and Reeder. Those absent: None

The meeting was called to order and the open meetings act was acknowledged. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

Warren Raymer and Sharon Ziegler were present at the meeting. Discussion on nuisance properties. Parking lines downtown. Discussion on the auditorium building.

The following bills were presented for payment:

April 2026 Aggregate Payroll Claim $4,871.02; One Call Concepts, diggers hotline $8.20; Column, advertising $86.48; Nebraska Public Health Lab, water analysis $15; Bill Zoucha, meals, deductible, supplies & transfer station $216.54; Ambetter, health insurance $1,648.73; Internal Revenue Service, taxes $1,579.74; Ziegler Oil, gas, $459.13; Jackson Services, Inc., laundry services $167.54; Bird & Wright, legal fees $886; Sapp Brothers, propane $1,620.92; Equipment Savings, transfer $833.33; Ameriprise, retirement fund $601.66; Loup Power, electricity $2,933.56; ZLast, LED lights $3,895; US Cellular, cell phone service $68.89; Bud’s Sanitation, garbage service $2,354.25; Connie Kramer, conference expenses, desk, supplies $1,020.30; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, sales tax $230.22; Stealth, phone & internet $399.87; Expense Account, postage $79.14; Midwest Labs, sewer $287.62; BCBS, dental insurance $42.51; LARM, bobcat addendum $32.30; Todd Connelly, meals $38.48; Chad Pieters, labor $84; LaQunita Inn, conference motel $235.90; Kayton International, tractor $452.31; Nebraska Dept. Revenue, 1Q26 w/h $606.58; Municipal Supply, water $1,277.66; J Co. Painting, office $1,750; Five Star Flooring, deposit $2,129.36.

Motion by Baxa, seconded by Micek to pay the bills. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Motion by Westerhoff, seconded by Connelly to pay the Bill’s April overtime locating water

Motion by Connelly, seconded by Micek to bldg. permit #427 Louis Eads pole shed. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Discussion was held on Resolution #233 from the State to update their records for Hwy. 22 speed. Attorney will draft the Resolution for the

Discussion was held on a License Agreement for Recreational Basketball/Volleyball at the gymnasium – tabled.

Motion by Connelly, seconded by Reeder to approve armor coating bid from The Road Guy. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Motion by Micek, seconded by Reeder to approve going out for bids according to the Engineering proposal submitted by Advanced Consulting Engineering Services for water drainage on Gerrard Avenue. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Ziegler Street drainage discussion.

Motion by Reeder, seconded by Micek to approve Resolution #234 speed limit for RR Avenue/CVA Property. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Discussion was held on auditorium auction rates. $450 one week auctions.

Maintenance report – working on locating water lines due to current road work. Bore under Hwy. 22 for fire hydrant.

Property report – discussion on park sign.

Discussion was held on motorized bikes and scooters on Village streets. The Village attorney indicated that the State likely already regulates this activity and that he will research further and bring back a report at the next Board meeting.

Office Computer/policy

Sewer system report

Nuisance Ordinance Enforcement – a list of to do items to be done by June.

Park clean-up day was set for May 5 at 5 PM. Park sign is being powder coated and Love’s will be contacted to put the new sign in place.

Clerk report – computer and trees.

The June board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June8 , at 6:00 PM at the village office.

Motion by Micek, seconded by Micek to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Connie M. Kramer
Village Clerk/Treasurer

05/19/2026

Memorial Day program 5/25 @ 9 AM. Check out the Veteran's Wall by the park!

05/15/2026

05/13/2026

Gerrard Street in front of the church will be blocked for a short period of time due to tree removal. FYI

05/12/2026

The Village of Monroe June Board meeting will be on Monday, June 8 at 6 PM and held at the Village Office.

05/12/2026

April 9, 2026
Monroe, NE

The Board of Trustees, Village of Monroe, held their regular monthly Board meeting at the Gymnasium at 6:00 PM on April 9, 2026. Trustees present were: Connelly, Westerhoff, Baxa, Micek, and Reeder. Those absent: None

The meeting was called to order and the open meetings act was acknowledged. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

The following bills were presented for payment:

March 2026 Aggregate Payroll Claim $4,871.02; One Call Concepts, diggers hotline $8.20; Column, advertising $86.48; Nebraska Public Health Lab, water analysis $15; Bill Zoucha, meals, deductible, supplies & transfer station $216.54; Ambetter, health insurance $1,648.73; Internal Revenue Service, taxes $1,579.74; Ziegler Oil, gas, $459.13; Jackson Services, Inc., laundry services $167.54; Bird & Wright, legal fees $886; Sapp Brothers, propane $1,620.92; Equipment Savings, transfer $833.33; Ameriprise, retirement fund $601.66; Loup Power, electricity $2,933.56; ZLast, LED lights $3,895; US Cellular, cell phone service $68.89; Bud’s Sanitation, garbage service $2,354.25; Connie Kramer, conference expenses, desk, supplies $1,020.30; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, sales tax $230.22; Stealth, phone & internet $399.87; Expense Account, postage $79.14; Midwest Labs, sewer $287.62; BCBS, dental insurance $42.51; LARM, bobcat addendum $32.30; Todd Connelly, meals $38.48; Chad Pieters, labor $84; LaQunita Inn, conference motel $235.90; Kayton International, tractor $452.31; Nebraska Dept. Revenue, 1Q26 w/h $606.58; Municipal Supply, water $1,277.66; J Co. Painting, office $1,750; Five Star Flooring, deposit $2,129.36.

Motion by Micek, seconded by Westerhoff to pay the bills. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Motion by Connelly, seconded by Baxa to approve Resolution #232 Authorizing Rural Fire District Fire Hall to Connect to Municipal Water and Sewer Services. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Discussion was held on a License Agreement for Recreational Basketball/Volleyball at the gymnasium.

Motion by Micek, seconded by Reeder to approve going out for bids according to the Engineering proposal submitted by Advanced Consulting Engineering Services for water drainage on Gerrard Avenue. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Maintenance report – working on locating water lines due to current road work. Cars and trucks will be rerouted with Hwy. 22 traffic. LED shop lights and fan have been installed.

Discussion was held on motorized bikes and scooters on Village streets. The Village attorney indicated that the State likely already regulates this activity and that he will research further and bring back a report at the next Board meeting.

Discussion was held on Gertsch Street. The Engineering proposal submitted by Advanced Consulting Engineering Services was reviewed. Proposed work to begin in 2027.

Discussion was held on employee computer policy. Legal will draw up a policy and present at a future meeting.

Motion by Connelly, seconded by /Westerhoff to approve the audit engagement letter received from Dana Cole & Company. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Nuisance Ordinance Enforcement – a list of to do items to be done in April and reported back on at the May meeting.

Park clean-up day was set for May 5 at 5 PM. Park sign is being powder coated and Love’s will be contacted to put the new sign in place.

Ordinance Book Review – Section 6-234 thru 6-253 Backflow Prevention.

Clerk report – TextMyGov training is complete. Initial message will be sent out on April 17.

The May board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at 6:00 PM at the village office.

Motion by Reeder, seconded by Micek to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Westerhoff-yes, Reeder-yes, Baxa-yes, Micek-yes, and Connelly-yes.

Connie M. Kramer
Village Clerk/Treasurer

05/10/2026

Here are Some More Projects the Village Board has Done of the Last Couple of Years

1) Remodeled Village Office
a. Updated Shop Lights
b. Purchased and Installed New Shop Cabinets
c. Replaced Flooring
d. Painted Walls
e. Purchased New Office Equipment
f. Purchased New Computers

2) Purchased Pickup with Snow Blade and Dump Box

3) Purchased and Installed Electronic Speed Limit Signs Coming into Town
a. 3 Signs (East, West, South)

4) Created a Village of Monroe Website

5) Created Village of Monroe Information page

6) Added Online Bill Pay and Credit Card Payment Options

7) Signed up for TextMyGov
a. If the Citizen Signs up for this. They will receive text messages regarding Village Maintenance or Problems. Examples: Water Being Shutoff, Street Closures

It's been a busy last couple of years. Thank You Village Board Members.

05/10/2026

More Projects that the Village Board has done over the past Couple of Years

1) North Auditorium
a. Installed Security System
b. Installed AC Units
c. Installed Keyless Entry System
d. Replaced Flooring in Fron Entry and Restrooms
e. Updated Lighting
f. Repaired and Painted Walls
g. New Gym Gloor Protective Covering and Roll up Cart
h. Opened up Venue to Allow Citizens to Walk at Their Convenience

2) North Park
a. Installed Rubber Pellets around Playground Equipment
b. Installed Sidewalks
c. Repaired Playground Equipment

3) New Sewer Plant
a. Purchased Land
b. Purchased and Installed Center Pivot