Cedar Bluffs public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 20, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will consider several new business items, including a $24,480 annual contract with Signal 88 for ordinance enforcement, approval of bimonthly meetings, and donations of water and sewer to the Senior Diner and Rural Fire Department for 2026. Unfinished business includes extending a no-parking zone on East Elm, adding a part-time maintenance position to the employee handbook, and approving updated water and sewer rates.
- Approve Signal 88 of Nebraska as ordinance enforcement at $2,040/month ($24,480/year)
- Approve 2026 donation of water and sewer to Cedar Bluffs Senior Diner
- Approve 2026 donation of water and sewer to Cedar Bluffs Rural Fire Department
- Approve no parking on East Elm from King Street to N Terrace Road (south side)
- Approve part-time maintenance position in Village employee handbook
Meeting
The board approved a $24,480 annual contract with Signal 88 for ordinance enforcement in 2026, continuing the existing agreement. Several items were tabled, including water/sewer donations to the senior diner and fire department, and updates to the employee handbook and utility rates.
- Approved consent agenda including Signal 88 ordinance enforcement contract ($2,040/month) (3-0)
- Tabled 2026 donation of water/sewer to Cedar Bluffs Senior Diner pending more info
- Tabled 2026 donation of water/sewer to Cedar Bluffs Fire Department pending more info
- Approved 2026 office closure schedule following Saunders County schedule (3-0)
- Removed agenda item for bimonthly meetings (unanimous)
- Removed agenda item for no-parking on East Elm (unanimous)
- Tabled part-time maintenance position addition to employee handbook
- Tabled water/sewer rate ordinance, employee handbook, emergency management appointment, and Board of Health appointment
December 9, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will vote on appointing a new maintenance superintendent, clerk/treasurer, attorney, and other officials. They will also consider rolling over three certificates of deposit at 3.69% or 3.74% APY, extending a no-parking zone on East Elm Street, and approving snow removal backup services. The agenda includes consent items such as approving claims totaling $88,707.09 and bank reconciliations.
- Appoint Joshua Rockemann as Maintenance Superintendent
- Appoint McKenzie McCarter as Clerk/Treasurer
- Approve General Fund CD rollover from Dec 12, 2025 to Mar 12, 2026 at 3.69% or 3.74% APY
- Extend no parking on East Elm from King Street to N Terrace Road on the south side
- Approve Shanahan Farms for snow removal backup from Dec 2025 to Apr 2026
Mintues
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $88,707.09 and multiple account reconciliations. The board also unanimously appointed Joshua Rockemann as Maintenance Superintendent, McKenzie McCarter as Clerk/Treasurer, and several other officials and service providers. A proposal to extend no parking on East Elm Street was tabled, and a part-time maintenance position was approved pending a job description.
- Approved consent agenda including $88,707.09 in claims (4-0)
- Appointed Joshua Rockemann as Maintenance Superintendent (4-0)
- Appointed McKenzie McCarter as Clerk/Treasurer (4-0)
- Appointed Linsey Moran Bryant as Village Attorney (4-0)
- Appointed First State Bank Nebraska as Village Bank (4-0)
- Appointed Erickson & Brooks as Accountant (4-0)
- Appointed Scott Kirchmann as Zoning Administrator (4-0)
- Tabled no parking extension on East Elm Street
November 22, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2025, at 8:00 am. The agenda includes several approvals: a resolution to remove a trustee's signature, donations from Keno funds, snowplow parts, HSA contributions for an employee, new property addresses, a public hearing date for a subdivision, and a late closing for a local business. The board will also consider unfinished business on water/sewer rates, an employee handbook, and appointments.
- Approve Resolution 2026-04 Signature Removal for Trustee Savannaha Lima
- Approve donation amounts for Cedar Bluffs Giving Tree and Senior Center from Keno Funds
- Approve up to $1500 for western snowplow replacement parts
- Approve $1000 HSA contribution for employee Joshua Rockemann for December 2025, and $375 monthly for 2026
- Approve property addresses for parcels on S King St, S Queen St, and County Road X
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board approved several consent agenda items, including $1,000 donations to the Giving Tree and Senior Center from Keno funds, up to $1,000 for snowplow parts, and HSA contributions for an employee. They also approved Resolution 2026-04 to remove a trustee's signature, new property addresses, a public hearing for a subdivision, and a late-night closure for Dani's Den. Unfinished business on water/sewer rates, the employee handbook, and appointments was tabled.
- Approved Resolution 2026-04 removing Trustee Savannaha Lima's signature (3-0)
- Approved $1,000 donation to Cedar Bluffs Giving Tree from Keno funds (3-0)
- Approved $1,000 donation to Cedar Bluffs Senior Center from Keno funds (3-0)
- Approved up to $1,000 for western snowplow replacement parts (3-0)
- Approved $1,000 HSA contribution for employee Joshua Rockemann for December 2025 (3-0)
- Approved $375 monthly HSA contributions for Jan-Nov 2026 and up to $1,000 in December for Joshua Rockemann (3-0)
- Approved six property addresses on King Street, Queen Street, and County Road X (3-0)
- Approved Planning Commission public hearing for Wanahoo LLC subdivision on Dec 9, 2025 (3-0)
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board approved chlorination of the water system starting November 17, 2025, and accepted a trustee resignation. They tabled replacing three water meters at Cedar Bluffs Public Schools due to cost, deciding to continue manual reading. The board also approved a comprehensive plan update, an auction of surplus equipment, and several other routine items.
- Approved chlorination of village water system, materials not to exceed $2,000 (4-0)
- Tabled replacement of three water meters at Cedar Bluffs Public Schools; meters to be read manually
- Approved resignation of Trustee Savannaha Lima effective November 4, 2025 (4-0)
- Approved posting for one trustee vacancy (4-0)
- Approved Wiese Plumbing quote to repair/replace backflow preventers at Lagoon and Splash Pad (4-0)
- Approved Jackson Service quote for two logo mats, $677.27 (4-0)
- Approved ending monthly delivery contract with Jackson Services (4-0)
- Approved JEO Professional Service Agreement for Comprehensive Plan Update, $54,800 (4-0)
Master Fee Schedule
The Board of Trustees is voting on Resolution 2026-01, which establishes and updates fees for licenses, permits, and services provided by the Village of Cedar Bluffs. The resolution covers administrative, equipment, and code enforcement fees, as well as fees for parks, water and sewer, planning and zoning, and various licenses. The meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2025.
- New water and sewer monthly service fees effective October 1, 2025: residential water base rate $29.00 plus $2.25 per 1,000 gallons; sewer base rate $36.25 plus $3.25 per 1,000 gallons
- Code enforcement fees: nuisance property abatement $250.00 per man-hour, snow/ice $50.00, weeds/tall grass mowing $50.00
- Planning and zoning fees: building permits range from $10.00 (up to $1,000) to $300.00 ($100,001+); preliminary plat $400.00 plus $10 per lot
- Liquor license initial fees: Class A $200.00, Class B $50.00, Class C $50.00, Class D $50.00, SDL $25.00 per event
- Equipment rental rates: street sweeper, tractor, backhoe, skid steer, dump truck, snow plow, lawn mower, spray equipment all $250.00 per hour
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $21,547.89, and several new business items. They approved purchasing two pallets of street salt from Tech Partners for $784, seated Brian Holt on the Planning Commission, and authorized Johnson Services for annual sewer jetting not to exceed $20,000. The board also approved a fee schedule resolution and moved two regular meeting dates in November and December.
- Approved consent agenda including claims of $21,547.89 and bank statements for September 2025
- Approved $784 for two pallets of street salt from Tech Partners
- Approved and seated Brian Holt on the Planning Commission
- Approved Johnson Services for annual sewer jetting not to exceed $20,000
- Approved Goree Backhoe and Excavating quote for crushed concrete not to exceed $2,500
- Approved Layne Christensen for annual well maintenance inspection on wells 3 & 5 for $1,495
- Approved moving November 29 regular meeting to November 22 and December 27 meeting to December 20
- Approved Cedar Bluffs Fee Schedule Resolution 2026-01
October 14, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The board will consider several new business items, including approving quotes for street salt, seating a new Planning Commission member, and authorizing sewer jetting and well maintenance contracts. Unfinished business includes approving a water and sewer rate ordinance, an employee handbook, and a fee schedule resolution. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, treasurer's report, and bank reconciliations.
- Approve street salt quote: Tech Partners $784 (98 bags, pickup) vs. Nebraska Turf $1,162–$1,187 (100 bags, delivered) vs. Oop Inc $1,520.22 (96 bags, delivered)
- Approve Johnson Services for annual sewer jetting, not to exceed $20,000 (south of Main Street)
- Approve Goree Backhoe and Excavating quote for crushed concrete at Rec Site, $1,925
- Approve Layne Christensen for well maintenance inspection on wells 3 & 5, $1,495
- Approve Ordinance for water and sewer rate (unfinished business)
September 27, 2025 Public Hearing &
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to adopt the annual budget ordinance and property tax request. New business includes swearing in a trustee, declaring three properties as nuisances, and approving several resolutions and agreements. Unfinished business covers water/sewer rates, village hall hours, and employee compensation.
- Approve and adopt Ordinance 2025-03 Annual Budget Statement
- Approve Resolution 2025-13 Annual Property Tax Request
- Declare three nuisance/unsafe buildings: 116 West Main St, 315 West Cedar St, 202 South 2nd St
- Approve not-to-exceed candy purchase from Keno funds for Trunk or Treat
- Approve Erickson & Brooks annual audit agreement
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees approved three nuisance and unsafe building resolutions for properties at 116 West Main Street, 315 West Cedar Street, and 202 South 2nd Street, starting the process of removal or repair. The board also adopted the annual budget and property tax request, approved a $500 candy purchase for Trunk or Treat from Keno funds, and set Village Hall hours. Several items were tabled, including water and sewer rates and the employee handbook.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-03 Annual Budget Statement (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-13 Annual Property Tax Request (3-0)
- Declared 116 W Main St a nuisance/unsafe building via Resolution 2025-14 (4-0)
- Declared 315 W Cedar St a nuisance/unsafe building via Resolution 2025-15 (3-1, Lima abstained)
- Declared 202 S 2nd St a nuisance/unsafe building via Resolution 2025-16 (4-0)
- Approved up to $500 from Keno funds for Trunk or Treat candy (unanimous)
- Approved Village Hall hours: Mon/Tue/Thu 8:30-4:30, Wed/Fri 8:30-12:30 (4-0)
- Approved clerk/treasurer salary of $60,320 for FY2026 with 6-month review (4-0)
Ordinance 2025 02, Ordinance Codification, Cedar Bluffs Code of Ordinance
The Village Board will consider Ordinance 2025-02, which would adopt a comprehensive codification of the village's general ordinances into a single 'Code of Ordinances of the Village of Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska.' The ordinance would repeal conflicting prior ordinances and take effect immediately as an emergency measure. This is a procedural update to organize and clarify existing local laws.
- Adoption of a new Code of Ordinances covering 15 titles including administration, public works, traffic, general regulations, business regulations, and land usage
- Repeal of all prior ordinances that conflict with the new code, except those levying taxes, appropriating money, or granting franchises
- Emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2025-02, codifying all village ordinances, and waived its three readings with an effective date of September 9, 2025. They also approved several financial items, including CD rollovers, a fire hydrant replacement, and part-time maintenance pay. A water/sewer rate increase was discussed but not decided, and several items were tabled or removed from the agenda.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-02, Codification of Village Ordinances (4-0)
- Waived three readings of Ordinance 2025-02, effective 9/9/2025 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $73,534.24 in claims (4-0)
- Approved $9,750.51 fire hydrant replacement at 210 W Pine St (4-0)
- Approved part-time pay for Shane Svoboda at $20/hr, max 8 hrs/week until 9/27/2025 (4-0)
- Approved 3-month CD rollovers at 4.05% APR for General, Water, and Sewer accounts (4-0)
- Approved Trevor Cross to fill Board of Trustees vacancy (unanimous)
- Approved Village Hall key checkout for Ron Wiegand for Union Township meeting (4-0)
September 9, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will consider several financial and operational items, including a $42,875 quote for a new generator, a new water and sewer rate ordinance, and approval of a codification of village ordinances. The board will also discuss a fire hydrant replacement at 210 W Pine St for $11,816 and rollover of three certificate of deposit accounts. Consent agenda items include approval of claims totaling $73,534.24 and bank reconciliations.
- Approve NE Generator quote to replace portable generator for $42,875.00
- Approve Ordinance for Village of Cedar Bluffs water and sewer rate
- Approve quote for 210 W Pine St fire hydrant replacement for $11,816.00
- Approve General Account CD rollover at Community State Bank for 3 months at 4.03% APR
- Approve part-time pay for Shane Svoboda for maintenance work
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Joshua Rockemann as Maintenance Superintendent at a starting salary of $60,000, with a raise to $65,000 after six months pending a positive review. The board also approved a salary scale of $56,000 to $71,000 for the position, changed the Clerk/Treasurer position to salary with a pay scale of $53,000 to $67,450, and accepted resignations from Trustee Rachel Christensen and Planning Commission member Bo Havens. Several items were tabled, including the employee handbook, auction of village equipment, and a fire hydrant replacement quote.
- Approved hiring Joshua Rockemann as Maintenance Superintendent at $60,000/year, increasing to $65,000 after 6 months (3-0)
- Approved Maintenance Superintendent salary scale of $56,000-$71,000 (3-0)
- Approved changing Clerk/Treasurer to salary with pay scale $53,000-$67,450, plus immediate hourly increase to $29 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-11 setting bimonthly regular meetings through Dec 31, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved hold harmless agreement for rental of park pavilions and village property (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Trustee Rachel Christensen (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12 removing Rachel Christensen's signature authority from village accounts (3-0)
- Approved posting one open Board of Trustees and two open Planning Commission positions (3-0)
August 30, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will hold a special meeting to accept a trustee resignation, approve a new maintenance superintendent, and set pay scales for staff and board members. Other items include closing the splash pad on September 2, addressing graffiti at 116 W Main Street, and approving a hold harmless agreement for park pavilion rentals.
- Approve resignation of Trustee Rachel Christensen and removal of her signature authority
- Approve hiring of Joshua Rockemann as Maintenance Superintendent pending background check
- Approve $11,816.00 quote from Wiese Plumbing for fire hydrant replacement at 210 W Pine St
- Approve closing of splash pad on September 2nd
- Approve Resolution 2025-11 setting bimonthly regular meetings through December 31, 2025
Meeting
The board approved a new chicken ordinance effective Jan 1, 2026, with fees including a $50 annual license. They also approved a $46,711 LARM insurance renewal, a $14,880 contract to pave a public parking area, and several other expenditures. Several items were tabled, including the employee handbook and equipment auction.
- Approved Resolution 2025-10 for LARM renewal at $46,711 (4-0)
- Approved chicken ordinance with $50 annual license fee, effective Jan 1, 2026 (3-0-1)
- Approved J&F Concrete quote to pave SE corner of 2nd and Main St for $14,880 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $29,342.17 in claims and bank reconciliations (4-0)
- Approved parcel ID physical address for Cedar Bluffs Public School Bus Barn (4-0)
- Approved Barco Municipal sign quote not to exceed $359 (4-0)
- Approved LONM Utilities Membership $474 and LONM Membership $1,836 (4-0 each)
- Approved NE Generator invoice for portable generator maintenance $1,236.22 (4-0)
Ordinance 2025 01: Keeping of Laying Hens within corporate limits, Chicken Ordinance
The Village Board is considering Ordinance 2025-01, which would permit residents to keep up to six laying hens on single-family lots within village limits, subject to a license, inspection, and strict enclosure rules. The ordinance includes a three-strike enforcement system and a ban on roosters, slaughter in public view, and sale of eggs or byproducts. If passed, the ordinance would take effect January 1, 2026.
- License required before acquiring hens; annual fee set in Fee Schedule Appendix
- Maximum 6 hens per lot; roosters prohibited
- Enclosure must be inspected; minimum 4 sq ft floor area per hen, 10 sq ft open area per hen
- Enclosure must be in rear yard, at least 10 ft from property lines and 40 ft from neighboring residences
- Three-strike rule: three assessed fees revoke license for the calendar year; second revocation results in lifetime ban
August 12, 2025
The Village Board will consider several spending items including a $14,880 paving project and a $7,200 sidewalk replacement at 2nd and Main St, a $43,841 LARM insurance renewal, and a $11,816 fire hydrant replacement. They will also hold a third reading of a chicken ordinance and discuss employee handbook policies.
- Approve J&F Concrete quote to pave SE corner of 2nd and Main St public parking area for $14,880
- Approve J&F Concrete quote to replace sidewalk on SE corner of 2nd and Main St for $7,200
- Approve Resolution 2025-10, LARM Renewal at $43,841 for a 2-year commitment
- Approve Wiese Plumbing quote for fire hydrant replacement at 210 W Pine St for $11,816
- 3rd Reading of Chicken Ordinance
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board approved the consent agenda, accepted the resignation of Utility and Maintenance Supervisor Andrew Nelson, and approved several contracts including fire extinguisher replacement, backflow preventer repairs, budget services, insurance renewal, and a water tower shed roof. Several items were tabled for more quotes, including plumbing repairs and a generator pad.
- Approved consent agenda including June 2025 treasurer's report of $24,733.27 (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Andrew Nelson, Utility and Maintenance Supervisor, effective June 13, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved parcel ID physical addresses for 10 properties with changes (5-0)
- Approved $1,266 quote from Total Fire & Security for backflow preventer repairs (5-0)
- Approved $693.15 quote from Total Fire & Security for 12 fire extinguishers (5-0)
- Approved Erickson & Brooks for 2025-2026 budget (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-10 LARM Insurance renewal at 2% discount rate of $47,684 with 180-day notice (5-0)
- Approved $1,085 quote from Cleary Shamrock for water tower shed roof replacement (5-0)
July 8, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will accept the resignation of the Utility and Maintenance Supervisor, approve multiple contracts for fire safety and plumbing repairs, and consider selling or trading village equipment. The board will also review resumes for the vacant supervisor position and hold a second reading of a chicken ordinance.
- Accept resignation of Andrew Nelson, Utility and Maintenance Supervisor, effective June 13, 2025
- Approve Total Fire & Security quote for backflow preventer repairs at lagoon and splash pad, $1,266.00
- Approve Wiese Plumbing quote for fire hydrant replacement at 210 W Pine St, $11,816.00
- Approve sale or trade of John Deere 4066R tractor, 1997 CAT 416C backhoe, and other equipment
- Approve Resolution 2025-10 for LARM Insurance Renewal FY 2026 at $46,224
Meeting
The board approved a $6,845 landscaping bid from Siffering for the Main Street corner project, to be paid from Keno funds. A proposed chicken ordinance passed its first reading on a 3-1 vote, moving to a second reading. Three certificates of deposit totaling $250,000 were renewed at 4.23% interest. A Verizon cell phone for the clerk at $36.99/month was approved, along with auto-debit of monthly BCBS payments.
- Approved $6,845 Siffering landscaping bid for Main Street corners (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Advanced chicken ordinance to second reading (3-1)
- Renewed General CD $100,000 at 4.23% (4-0)
- Renewed Water CD $100,000 at 4.23% (4-0)
- Renewed Sewer CD $50,000 at 4.23% (4-0)
- Approved Verizon cell phone for clerk $36.99/month (4-0)
- Approved auto-debit of monthly BCBS payment from CSB General Account (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including May claims of $38,164.12 (4-0)
June 10, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items including a first reading of a chicken ordinance, approval of a $6,845 landscaping bid for the main street corner project, and the sale or trade of multiple village vehicles and equipment. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $38,164.12 and bank reconciliations. Scheduled audiences include Shane Weimer and Gary Nice for ordinance questions.
- First reading of a chicken ordinance
- Approve Siffering landscaping bid $6,845 for main street corner project
- Approve sale/trade of John Deere 4066R tractor, 1997 CAT 416C backhoe, 2004 Kawasaki 700 prairie, Husqvarna 327T snowblower, Stander ZK mower
- Approve renewal of three CDs totaling $250,000 at 4.23% interest
- Consent agenda includes claims of $38,164.12 and bank reconciliations
May 21, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will consider approving preliminary engineering reports (PER) for water and sanitary sewer system improvements, totaling $294,500. They will also vote on terminating the current on-call engineering agreement with Lamp Rynearson and selecting a new on-call engineer. Additionally, the board will discuss employee health and dental insurance benefits for 2025-26 and may hold an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approve $88,500 PER for water system from Lamp Rynearson, plus $112,000 for test hole drilling and aquifer tests
- Approve $94,000 PER for sanitary sewer system from Lamp Rynearson
- Terminate Master Service Agreement with on-call engineer Lamp Rynearson
- Approve new on-call engineer for the Village
- Approve 2025-26 LIGHT Health and Dental Insurance benefits for employees
Meeting
The Village Board voted unanimously to terminate its Master Service Agreement with on-call engineer Lamp Rynearson and approved JEO as the new on-call engineer. The board also approved new health and dental insurance plans for employees. Two agenda items regarding water and sewer system preliminary engineering reports were removed from the agenda by a unanimous verbal vote.
- Terminated Master Service Agreement with Lamp Rynearson (5-0)
- Approved JEO as new on-call engineer (5-0)
- Approved BCBS PPO option 2 health insurance, Village covers up to $1,000 premium (5-0)
- Approved BCBS Dental Plan B, 100% employee cost (5-0)
- Removed water and sewer PER items from agenda (5-0)
May 13, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will consider multiple new business items including preliminary engineering reports for the water and sanitary sewer systems, employee health and dental insurance plans, a payroll schedule change, and a flex spending account. The board will also vote on codification recommendations, a hazard mitigation plan, and several equipment purchases and repairs.
- Approve PER for water system from Lamp Rynearson at $88,500 lump sum plus $112,000 for test drilling
- Approve PER for sanitary sewer system from Lamp Rynearson at $94,000 lump sum
- Approve 2025-26 LIGHT Health and Dental Insurance benefits for village employees
- Approve sale/trade of John Deere 4066R tractor, CAT 416C backhoe, and other equipment
- Approve replacement parts for splash pad: ladybug, aqua flower, buckets, snake head
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board approved the consent agenda including minutes and financial reports, and approved several invoices for maintenance and legal services. They also approved a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, annual support for water meters, a recsite waiver form, new email licenses, and a security license for the clerk's email. Several items were tabled, including preliminary engineering reports for water and sewer systems, and health insurance benefits were deferred to a special meeting.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and treasurer's report (5-0)
- Approved invoice $105 to Bluffs Maintenance for lift station repair (5-0)
- Approved invoice $89 to SECO Electric for splash pad repair (5-0)
- Approved invoice $3,130 to Sidner Law for legal services (5-0)
- Approved resolution 2025-09 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
- Approved annual support $3,950 for Sensus water meter and Core & Main (5-0)
- Approved recsite waiver form for key issuance (5-0)
- Approved 4 Business Basic email licenses at $6.30/month each (5-0)
May 8, 2025 Emergency
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will hold an emergency meeting to consider and vote on several employee benefit plans for 2025-26, including mandatory LIGHT health and dental insurance, optional vision and short/long-term disability plans, and a new mandatory life and AD&D policy. The meeting includes only new business items; no public hearings or other agenda items are listed.
- Approval of mandatory Village-paid Life and AD&D insurance (cost per employee: $0.34 per $1,000 coverage; options from $10k to $75k)
- Approval of optional Vision plan (employee $8.97/mo; employee+spouse $15.01; employee+children $15.41; family $24.37)
- Approval of optional employer-paid Short-Term Disability (60% pay, max $1,000/week; cost ~$45.36 for Andy, ~$43.68 for McKenzie)
- Approval of optional employer-paid Long-Term Disability (cost ~$39.96 for Andy, ~$38.48 for McKenzie)
- Approval of 2025-26 LIGHT Health and Dental Insurance plans for Village employees
Emergency
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board approved a $50,000 life and AD&D insurance policy for full-time employees at no cost to them, and also approved an optional vision plan with employees paying the full premium. The board declined optional short-term and long-term disability coverage and tabled decisions on health, dental, and flex spending benefits pending more information or full board attendance.
- Approved $50,000 village-paid life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees (3-0)
- Approved optional vision plan with employee paying 100% of cost (3-0)
- Declined optional employer-paid short-term disability coverage (3-0)
- Declined optional employer-paid long-term disability coverage (3-0)
- Tabled flex spending account option
- Tabled 2025-26 health insurance benefits
- Tabled 2025-26 dental insurance benefits
Meeting
The board approved rezoning a 18.5-acre parcel from Transitional Agriculture to R2 Medium Density Residential, as requested by Wanahoo LLC and recommended by the Planning Commission. The vote was unanimous (4-0). The board also approved a $25 annual liquor license renewal fee, the annual liquor license for The Cedar Stop, a special designated license for Atwell Saloon LLC for Cedar Days, street closures for the Cedar Days Parade, paying off a $20,774.37 loan for a 2022 Chevy snow truck, changing public notice publication from Wahoo Newspaper to the Fremont Tribune, an interlocal agreement with Wahoo for mosquito spraying at $450 per spray, a well permit application fee of $35, and a well permit for 203 N 4th St. The board tabled the sale/trade of several pieces of equipment, a purchase of chemicals from Colonial Research Company, and adding Operations Hub to the gWorks suite due to cost.
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 005086000 (18.50 acres) from Transitional Agriculture to R2 Medium Density Residential (4-0)
- Approved $25 annual liquor license renewal fee (5-0)
- Approved annual liquor license for The Cedar Stop (5-0)
- Approved SDL for Atwell Saloon LLC for Cedar Days and street closure on June 7, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved street closures for Cedar Days Parade on June 8, 2025 (4-0-1 abstain)
- Approved paying off 2022 Chevy snow truck loan for $20,774.37 (5-0)
- Approved change of public notice publication from Wahoo Newspaper to Fremont Tribune (5-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Wahoo for mosquito spraying at $450 per spray (5-0)
April 8, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning 18.5 acres from agricultural to medium-density residential (R-2), as recommended by the Planning Commission. Other business includes approving liquor licenses, selling surplus equipment, and adopting a chicken ordinance.
- Rezoning of Parcel 005086000 (18.50 acres) from Transitional Agriculture to R2 Medium Density Residential, requested by Wanahoo LLC
- Sale/trade of John Deere 4066R tractor, CAT 416C backhoe, Kawasaki 700 Prairie, snowblower, and mower
- Approve annual liquor license renewal for Village of Cedar Bluffs and for Cedar Stop ($21.45)
- Approve street closure for Cedar Days Parade on June 8, 2025
- Approve paying off 2022 Chevy snow truck ($20,774.37, saving $1,046.63 in interest)
March 11, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will vote on a new board chairperson, consider allowing 2 a.m. alcohol sales for Atwell Saloon on Memorial Day, discuss a chicken ordinance, and review a lot split for Justin Tejkl. They will also set a public hearing date for rezoning parcel 005086000 and approve three certificates of deposit totaling $250,000.
- Vote for Chairperson of the Board through December 2025
- Approve 2 a.m. alcohol sales for Atwell Saloon on Memorial Day, May 25, 2025
- Chicken Ordinance discussion
- Lot split for Justin Tejkl
- Approve Resolutions 2025-05, 2025-06, and 2025-07 for $100,000 (General Fund), $100,000 (Water Fund), and $50,000 (Sewer Fund) certificates of deposit
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board approved three certificates of deposit totaling $250,000 for the general, water, and sewer funds. A proposed chicken ordinance was tabled for further research on enforcement and verbiage. The board also approved a lot split, a new fee schedule, and appointed a new trustee to fill a vacancy.
- Approved Resolution 2025-05: $100,000 CD for General Fund (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-06: $100,000 CD for Water Fund (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-07: $50,000 CD for Sewer Fund (4-0)
- Tabled proposed chicken ordinance for further research
- Approved lot split of parcel 005072500 for Justin Tejkl (4-0)
- Approved new fee schedule with increases for rec site keys, late fees, and new fees for plats, certificates of occupancy, and zoning map amendments (4-0)
- Appointed Savannaha Lima to fill trustee vacancy (4-0)
- Approved $2,219.95 security camera system pending $500 safety grant (4-0)
Meeting
The board approved switching trash service from Roadrunner to S2 Refuse at $102/month, citing S2's donation of roll-off containers for community clean-up days. They also approved Resolution 2025-02 for an interlocal agreement with Suburban Fire District #7, and authorized signature authority for trustees Travis Neubert and Rachel Christensen. Several items were tabled, including a website build, mosquito spraying interlocal, and splash pad replacement parts.
- Approved Resolution 2025-02 MFO Interlocal for Suburban Fire District #7 (4-0).
- Approved Resolution 2025-03 signature authority for Travis Neubert (3-0, Neubert abstained).
- Approved Resolution 2025-04 signature authority for Rachel Christensen (3-0, Christensen abstained).
- Approved switching trash service to S2 Refuse Fremont, NE at $102/month for a 2-yard slant (4-0).
- Approved cancellation of the Eakes office equipment contract for the copy machine (4-0).
- Approved $1,125 for Andy to attend the NE Rural Water Association Annual Conference (4-0).
- Approved retirement pay prorate lump sum payments: $1,376.51 for McKenzie and $747.84 for Andy (4-0).
- Approved Lawngevity bid for 2025 at $2,845, same as 2024 (4-0).
February 24, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will vote on several resolutions and contracts, including an interlocal agreement for fire district services, signature authority for two officials, a new trash removal service, and a website build. They will also consider filling a trustee vacancy, approving a fee schedule, and replacing splash pad parts. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from staff.
- Approve Resolution 2025-02 MFO Interlocal for Suburban Fire District #7
- Approve trash removal service S2 Refuse Fremont, NE - $102/month for 2-yard slant
- Approve cancellation of Eakes office equipment contract (2024 cost $1,378.28); new copier $5,000-$7,000
- Approve Certificates of Deposit at CSB: $250,000 (4.30% APY) and $175,000 (3.80% APY)
- Approve replacement parts for splash pad: Ladybug $5,824, Aqua Flower $186/petal, Three Buckets $674/bucket, shipping $1,500
January 23, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board of Trustees will swear in Rachel Christensen as a trustee, appoint a street superintendent and an on-call engineer, approve a vacancy announcement for the board, schedule board training, and receive the 2024 audit report from Erikson & Brooks.
- Swear in Rachel Christensen to the Village of Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees
- Appoint and approve the Village of Cedar Bluffs Street Superintendent
- Appoint and approve the Village of Cedar Bluffs On Call Engineer
- Approve the vacancy announcement for the Village of Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees
- 2024 Audit Report Erikson & Brooks, Cheryl Pester
Meeting
The Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, with three members present and one absent. They swore in newly appointed Trustee Rachel Christensen, approved D. Joe Otkan of Lamp Rynearson as Street Superintendent retroactive to January 1, 2025, and appointed Lamp Rynearson as On-Call Engineer. The board also approved a vacancy announcement for an open trustee seat and scheduled board training for February 24.
- Swore in Rachel Christensen to the Village of Cedar Bluffs Board of Trustees
- Approved D. Joe Otkan of Lamp Rynearson as Street Superintendent retroactive to January 1, 2025 (3-0)
- Appointed Lamp Rynearson as On-Call Engineer (3-0)
- Approved vacancy announcement for an open trustee seat (3-0)
- Scheduled board training with Eric Teegerstrom for February 24 at 5:30 pm
January 14, 2025
The Cedar Bluffs Village Board will appoint a trustee and chairperson for 2025, discuss nuisance properties at three addresses, and consider approving replacement parts for the splash pad with quotes from two manufacturers. They will also appoint a street superintendent and engineer, and approve a fee schedule and an ordinance for concrete work on village streets.
- Appoint and approve a trustee and chairperson for the Village Board
- Nuisance properties: 116 W Main St, 315 W Cedar, 202 S 2nd St
- Splash pad replacement parts: Ladybug $5,824–$6,598, Aqua Flower $186–$210 per petal, Three Buckets $674–$763.10 per bucket, shipping $1,500
- Approve resolution 2025-01 for year-end certification of street superintendent
- Approve ordinance for concrete work on village streets and fee schedule