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PROCEEDINGS – VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held November 9, 2004 at the Village Office. Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Notice of the meeting was provided in advance thereof by posting notice at the Bank of Mead, US Post Office and the Village Office as shown by the certificate of posting notice attached to these minutes. Advance notice was also provided in the Wahoo Newspaper, the Chairman and all members of the Board of Trustees. All proceedings were held while the convened meeting was open to the public. Present were Chairman Nate Mongan and Trustees Bobbie Feldhaus, Brad Howell, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline and Police Chief Jerry Carlson. Scheduled guests present were Ed Schroeder, Dan Duncan and Owen Yeardley. SCHEDULED GUEST: Ed Schroeder Village Accountant Ed Schroeder was present to discuss financial feasibility of future water and wastewater projects. Schroeder suggested that with the projected $1.3 million cost for both projects in the future, the board should prioritize and select only one project to be attempted and completed at a time. Suggested possible funding would be to run through utilities (which would require rate increases), grants or low interest loans through the Department of Environmental Quality. Swanson is concerned about water capacity in the water tower, if more than one fire would happen. Raver indicated that Mutual Aid is available to help if that should occur. Fire Protection may be an issue and possible grants could be a source for that reason, which should also lower insurance rates. Schroeder was concerned that if a new water tower were installed, would the lines have the capacity to handle the flow. He indicated this would be an engineer issue. Feldhaus and Mongan reported that in past discussions, a used water tower could be purchased at a much lower cost than construction of a new one. Renovation to the current wastewater is a possibility rather than replacement in the near future. The major repair to the wastewater site would be to the pumps. Schroeder commented that Mead is financially average in the array of villages/cities that he audits. Fundraising was discussed to help finance a project. He noted the audit would be reported at the December 14 regular meeting.Motion by Feldhaus, second by Swanson to adopt the agenda. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; carried 5-0. The minutes of the October 12 Regular Meeting stood approved as presented. The Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending October 31, 2004 of $354,622.82 stood approved. Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve the bills of $9,372.79 for payment. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; carried 5-0. Bills being:
PLANNING COMMISSION: The minutes of the October 25 meeting were reviewed. LIBRARY REPORT: The November 3 meeting minutes were reviewed. The copier from the Village Office will serve the Library and the Library copier will be placed at the Fire Department. The Library Foundation and Friends of the Library has been organized and reports several members. SCHEDULED GUESTS: Dan Duncan and Owen Yearley, representatives for the University of Nebraska. Motion by Howell, second by Raver to enter executive session at 7:35 p.m. to discuss contractual agreement. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; carried 5-0. Chairman brought the board out of executive session at 8:10 p.m. POLICE REPORT: Carlson reported that Halloween was very quiet, local car wash had been vandalized, written report of number of phone calls received during the month and monitored reported dog parking. He was directed to speak to citizen who consistently runs a stop sign. CLERK REPORT: Moline reported delinquent utility accounts, indicated that advertising by outside sources is not permitted in the newsletter by Mead Public Schools and reported on October 19 class on utilities attended in Davenport, NE. A menu for the Christmas Party was provided by Toady’s Pub for review. The party is set for January 9, 2005 at Toady’s Pub for trustees, employees and committee members. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion was held on duties of the Building Inspector. An ad will be placed seeking an inspector. NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to waive the rental fee for the Community Hall to the Mead Ministerial Association for the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 25. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; carried 5-0. Raver introduced Ordinance 544 to amend Chapter 3, Section 3-110 to delete requirement to inform of $10.00 late fee added on the 25th of the month to all delinquent utility accounts. Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to waive three readings of Ordinance 544. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; carried 5-0. Motion by Feldhaus, second by Mongan to adopt Ordinance 544. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; carried 5-0. Motion by Raver, second by Feldhaus to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; carried 5-0. Nate Mongan, Chairman June Moline, Clerk
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