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Key discussions during the meeting included the awarding of the bid for the Eagle Fire & Rescue Facility project to Darland Construction for $1,979,000. The Board approved a Sustaining Level annual membership renewal with Keep Cass County Beautiful for $1,000. Furthermore, the Board authorized the closing of the Wulf Drive Sewer Project savings account and the transfer of those funds to the Sewer savings account. Approval was also given for an employee to attend the Nebraska Excavation Safety Summit. Following an executive session to discuss an employee's annual evaluation, the Board approved an increase in that employee's hourly wage to $28.00 per hour.

Key discussions included receiving an official statement from a Trustee regarding their intent to remain in their position despite professional obligations requiring them to be out of state. The Board introduced and adopted Ordinance 2026-01, which amends water and sewer rates in the Municipal Code. They also adopted Resolution 2026-01 to govern public comment at meetings. Financial actions included approving a transfer of funds to the USDA Reserve Account and authorizing attendance, up to three Board members and the Village Clerk, at the League of Nebraska Municipalities' 2026 Midwinter Conference. Additionally, the Board approved claims and discussed pending litigation during an executive session.

The meeting addressed several agenda items for the Parks & Recreation Commission. Discussions included submitting intent for a grant application regarding potential youth soccer/football goals for the area east of the Eagle Pool, with a decision anticipated in February. Another topic was planning a small business/side hustle event, which involved discussing the need for a vendor fee waiver for the prospective fall 2026 event. Finally, there was a proposal to have Parks & Recreation members attend quarterly meetings with community groups, such as Alvo-Eagle Rec, PTE, and Eagle Vision, to facilitate idea exchange and sharing of upcoming events.

The meeting involved a review of the Parks & Recreation 2025 Initiatives, which included the Community Garden, Spring & Fall clean ups, Pool Parties, Pumpkin painting, and Pickleball lines. Key discussions for the 2026 Calendar Year centered on considering youth soccer/football goals for the East of the Eagle Pool, which would involve submitting a grant application to Cass County with a deadline of January 31, 2026. The commission also discussed community engagement and recruiting new members, specifically focusing on differentiating the local commission from Alvo Eagle Rec and encouraging resident involvement.

The key discussions during the meeting involved scheduling future community events and planning for the subsequent year. Specific actions included scheduling a Fall Litter Clean-up session for October 13, 2025, and a Pumpkin Painting session for October 19, 2025. Potential projects identified for 2026 included extending a walkway on the north side of the park, acquiring new park benches, planting new trees to replace removed ones, installing a new park sign, and constructing a bridge over a water passage within the park.