Minutes of Village Board Meeting Village of Craig, NE. Regular Meeting January 8, 2026 A regular monthly meeting of the Chairperson and Board of Trustees of the Village of Craig, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 7:00 P.M., on January 8, 2026, at the Craig Fire Hall. The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Susan Skinner. Roll call found the following Board of Trustee members present, i.e., Jean Meyer, Roxy Sachs, Susan Skinner, Mike Uhing and Steve Nelson. Also present was Barbara J. Hill, Village Clerk. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by the posting of a notice, by one of the designated methods of giving notice, as shown by the certification of posting attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Board Chair and Village Board. All present members signed the notice of meeting form and acceptance of the agenda. Skinner established a quorum. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Meyer and seconded by Nelson. All present voted AYE. Items included in consent agenda: January 8th, 2026 agenda, December, 2025 minutes and January, 2026 claims. PARTIES PRESENT TO ADDRESS THE TRUSTEES: Resident attended the meeting to talk about water pressure. Board of Trustees approved the liquor license and rental of the gym for the Craig Fireman’s Ball scheduled for March 21, 20216 at the gym. Motion to approve application for a liquor license by Nelson, seconded by Sachs. All present voted Aye. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Water and Maintenance: Meyer reported that there is still a leak and he still has not found it. Letters need to go out to residents with the water billings reference toilet wipes NOT being flushed down toilets because they are plugging the sewer lines. Meyer also reported that he visited with Greg Brummond and he will do the digging for the storm drain and install a new culvert in the area that is a problem Meyer also reported that he is still waiting on Wiese to fix what is needed at the Park. Reference gate valves to be put in by Cass Plumbing. Bart said five does not cover all of them, but it is a start. He also reported that the water tower has been examined. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Clerk/Treasurer: Reference the monies still owed on the street repair was discussed. Report was made on delinquent water bills. It was discussed about garbage pickup billing. The Village has received the new cost for 2026 which raises the bill due for payment of garbage pickup. Motion was made by Meyer to raise the cost of the garbage pickup by an extra $1.00 per month beginning with the January bill. Seconded by Sach. All present voted Aye. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS; Ordinance Officer: Hill reported that he will be in Craig every Wednesday and Saturday from 11:30 to 2:30. He also talked about the dogs running at large; and, That permits are needed for work done in Craig, Nebraska. BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS; Meyer reported that repair at the gym will begin on January 26. Chairperson reported that she is having a zoom call tomorrow. We can apply for $500.00 to $1,000.00 to promote the community. Talked about a community day, etc. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None ITEMS APPROVED: As shown within these minutes. CLAIMS: NOTED: It was decided to hold the payment to Joyride Public Transit until more information is obtained. Black Hills Energy $322.94; Brenneis Insurance: $100.00; Bomgaars: $551.87; Brummond Disposal: $1,200.00; Clerk Books, $200.00; Nebraska Dept. Environmental $15.00; NNTC $190.13; One Office Solutions: $12.38; Sue Skinner $10.00; Ty’s Outdoor Power $770.10; Wiese Plumbing $483.25; Verizon: $113.28; Payroll: $4,229.40, Total $8,218.83. APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS: January Treasurer’s Report (December Expenses) Motion made by Nelson, seconded by Meyer. All present voted AYE. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Sachs at 8:17 P.M., Seconded by Uhing. All present voted AYE. ZNEZ BCI 1.22.26
