Beaver City Council approves Liquor License for Weaver’s one stop
BEAVER CITY-The city council unanimously approved a liquor license application for Weaver’s One Stop during the regular meeting on April 18, 2022.
Craig and Kay Weaver represented the familyowned business at the public hearing after submitting a liquor license application to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (NLCC) for the initial review.
At the present time, Stanley’s Spirits, owned by Rex McClain, is the only “off sale” (beer, wine, or bottles of liquor sold to be taken off site for consumption) establishment in Beaver City. Craig Weaver shared that McLain contacted him and said that he was planning on closing Stanley’s Spirits.
Four members of the Evangelical Wesleyan Church went on record in opposition to the liquor license being granted. Ruth Russell, Steve Sturtevant, and Leonard McKenzie appeared before the council in person and Joan Hessler submitted a letter. The opposition testimonies revolved around the toll that alcohol can have on families, particularly children.
The application will now be sent back to the NLCC for final review.
Siblings Craig and Jolene Latter represented South Central Sanitation of Wilcox at the meeting and the council renewed a threeyear contract with their company.
Mike Kelly, who is applying for a sales tax grant application for a recently purchased tire shop, presented with council with initial infor mation to receive allotted economic development funds.
In other business, the council voted to keep the Masonic cornerstone as well as the Veterans Memorial donated by the Norris family at the location where the demolished Remarkable Store stood.
Councilman Quinn Barnas shared that the stickers for the Arbor Day signs outside of town are ready to be affixed. The stickers commemorate 25 years of Arbor Day Service and Three Years of Growth Awards. Barnas is looking at possible dates for tree plantings. Arbor Day 2022 is Friday, April 29. The council approved 10 commemorative plaques to be placed next to trees.
Aubree Warner, pool manager, shared that to be competitive, wages for pool workers need to be increased. Last year the hourly wage range for pool employees was $8-$10. The council raised the wages to $9-$14/ hour.
David Blau of Miller and Associates announced that the water tower project is projected to be completed in 60 days. The council approved various change orders, pay applications, and a drawn down to request grant funds. It was determined that an ad will be placed in the paper for bids for the old tank demolition.
The council also voted to purchase the NMC Caterpillar that the town has been leasing.
The next city council meeting will be May 2, 2022. City Council meetings are open to the public.
