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Village Board of Trustees Meeting

March 10, 2026 · Sterling, NE
Source: 3 10 26 regular meeting minutes (DOCX)
Retrieved May 1, 2026 from www.sterlingne.com ↗
Confidence: 95%
High

Attendees

Ralph Wusk (Pro-temp Chairman)
Steve Lempka (Trustee)
Tom Nieveen (Trustee)
John Keizer (Trustee)
Zac Vaudrin (Member of the public)
Jay Vanis (Member of the public)
Steve Weiss (Member of the public)
Mike Pethoud (Member of the public)
Steve Robeson (Member of the public)
Brad Thuernagle (Member of the public)
Darius Tenopir (Utility Superintendent)
Steve Mercure (Member of the public)
John Moss (Member of the public)
Vane Rengstorf (Member of the public)
Becky Kennedy (Librarian)
Samantha Gordon (Village Clerk)
Richard Rambo (Member of the public)
✓ Present: 17/17

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

DISCUSSION

#4

APPROVED GREENWADE TREE SERVICE'S BID

#5

APPROVED

#6

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Approval of consent agenda

The board approved the consent agenda

#2

Payment of bills

The board approved payment of bills

#3

Exploration of alternative keno options

The board discussed exploring alternative keno options

#4

Review of quotes for tree removal services

The board reviewed quotes for tree removal services

#5

Purchase of a new power washer

The board approved the purchase of a new power washer

#6

Setting pay scales for village employees

The board set pay scales for village employees

Public Comments

5 speakers
Brad Thuernagle · Topic: Exploration of alternative keno options

Thuernagle discussed the possibility of changing to Denton Daily Double

Steve Robeson · Topic: Assistance with discharging

Robeson inquired about the village finding someone to assist with discharging

Jay Vanis · Topic: Plans for AirBnB's and a fitness center

Vanis discussed plans for four AirBnB's and a possible fitness center

Darius Tenopir · Topic: Utility superintendent's report

Tenopir reported on various tasks completed and upcoming projects

Samantha Gordon · Topic: Clerk's report

Gordon reported on various tasks completed and upcoming events