Madrid board approves law enforcement contract, discusses budget priorities
The Madrid Village Board of Trustees approved a new law enforcement contract, discussed upcoming budget priorities and continued work on infrastructure and nuisance property issues during its regular meeting May 11 at Village Hall.
Chairman Tony Ross called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. MDT. Trustees present included George Adams, Sean Sando, Jennifer Baumgartner, Kamryn Loy and Ross. Trustees approved the April meeting minutes as well as April and May financial reports. Officials noted the April financial report had been delayed due to absences at previous meetings.
Scott Miller presented the village’s law enforcement contract. Trustees approved the agreement, which includes a 2% increase for a total annual amount of $23,476.
Utility Superintendent David Steinwart reported both special and routine water samples tested clean. He told the board the village park had been fertilized and the sanitary sewer survey had been completed, with three corrections identified that must be addressed within 30 days. Steinwart also reported the sewer jetter, sprayer and fogger had been taken out of storage for seasonal use, with droplet testing for the fogger scheduled in McCook in early June.
Steinwart said Johnson Services is preparing budget information related to raising additional manholes. He also provided budget items for consideration, including a lawnmower replacement, pickup, future well house lot and bobcat-related needs.
Village Attorney Rory Roundtree is expected to attend the June board meeting. No action was taken regarding Dickinson Land Surveyors and annexation discussions.
Michelle Ross updated trustees on playground equipment efforts prior to the meeting. Officials established a subaccount for playground equipment donations and matching funds. Additional updates are expected following an upcoming Perkins County Community Foundation Fund meeting and an engineer consultation.
Trustees also approved a $500 donation from the Keno Savings Account to the Perkins County 4-H Council.
The board approved Resolution 2025-26-6 concerning the title release for property located at 312 S. Perkins after suspending the required three readings.
Discussion regarding replacement of a galvanized sewer line was tabled until the June meeting.
Trustees also approved moving the village’s day-to-day banking accounts to Pinnacle Bank to provide access to in-house banking services and treasury management controls. Authorized signatures will include Ross, Adams, Treasurer Jennifer Pankonin and Clerk Angela Hansen. Ross was approved as the authorized signature for online business banking. The motion passed on a 3-0-2 roll call vote, with Sando and Ross abstaining.
Initial health board findings concerning nuisance violations were tabled until the June 8 meeting, which also moved the previously scheduled show-cause hearing to July 13 at 7:30 p.m. before the regular monthly meeting.
Board members also received an update showing 32 dogs had been registered in the village to date.
Additional discussion topics included potential new development west of town, sewer tap quotes, a possible village message board, lockbox installation and expanded camera coverage at Village Hall. No action was taken on those items.
Claims were approved before the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.