A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held February 10, 2004 at the Village Office. Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 meting was open to the public. Present were Chairman Nate Mongan and Trustees Brad Howell, Ken Leifeld, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline, Police Chief Jerry Carlson and Utilities Superintendent John Haag. Also in attendance were Dennis Berry, Richard Jurgens, Billie Shook, Paul Herrick and Mandy Morgan.

The minutes of the January 13 Regular Meeting and Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending 1/31 of $336,297.90 stood approved. Motion by Howell, second by Swanson to approve the bills of $29,255.81 for payment. RC: Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0. Bills being:

Mr. Jurgens reported on the feasibility study for a new hospital in Saunders County. A committee of 18 will be formed to study construction of a new county jail that would include capabilities as a juvenile holding facility. Dick Swanson has previously volunteered to serve as the Mead Town Board representative. Mr. Jurgens hopes that the jail would be self-supporting and ran by private sources rather than be controlled by the county sheriff’s department. Also noted were MUDD well fills around Ashland and Yutan. He reported that plans are to begin construction on a lake near Wahoo in 2007.

Water Engineering representatives disputed the $767.00 invoice for testing the wastewater facility following the dispensing of a waste product in the village wastewater facility by Water Engineering. Mr. Herrick felt that unnecessary tests were completed and that they could have had the tests completed at a cheaper rate by their testing company. Ms. Morgan indicated that when she spoke to John Haag, he stated that it could be contained. Haag indicated that he did not realize there was a problem until the Sheriff’s office and NRD became involved when a creek was reported to contain blue water. Mongan, Raver and Swanson met with Water Engineering representatives to discuss the problem on 12/4/03. Morgan felt that after NRD ordered required testing, that some of the tests completed were nothing that involved the blue dye and were part of routine testing for the village wastewater plant. She and Herrick further reiterated that they would have appreciated better communication as to the status at the wastewater facility and testing fees. Mongan stated that he did not expect village residents to pay the tests. Agreement was that Water Engineering would pay the $767.00 testing fees to Midwest Laboratories.

A Public Hearing was called at 7:35 p.m. Motion by Swanson, second by Raver to approve Resolution 04-01 One and Six Year Street Plan. Vote: Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0. The hearing was exited at 7:37 p.m.

Carlson addressed dogs running at large and ticketing of cars parked on streets following snow that hinders proper snow removal.

Haag reported on the recent water main break and that due to improper equipment, was forced to hire AWS to assist with repairs. He reported that a water sample to test chloroform in the water had not met deadline. A sample was sent 2/10 and he was waiting for those results and all residents must be notified regarding the late testing in the next statement billing. Haag has completed taking down the Christmas lights and requests payment for additional help employed to assist, plans are to begin insulating the park restrooms soon, streets were cleared of snow and slush 2/10, AWS has completed installation of the check valve at the well house and SECO needs to complete electrical work at the well house.

Moline reported that three utility accounts were currently delinquent, dog and cat vaccination clinic was set for Saturday, April 10 from 10 A.M. until 12:00 Noon and Mead Garage Sale Day will be Saturday, May 1. The village will establish use of the hotline offered through the Bank of Mead and discussion of the Easter Egg Hunt was held.

Mongan introduced Ordinance 537 for second reading to amend Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 202 ANIMALS: BANNED FROM MUNICIPALITY. Mongan called for discussion. Dennis Berry inquired as what amending the ordinance meant. He was concerned because he houses pigeons on his property. Mongan reported the ordinance was being more specific as to which animals and fowl are not permitted in the village. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to waive third reading of Ordinance 537 due to the fact that the village already houses some of the specified fowl. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes; motion carried 5-0. Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve the amendment to Ordinance 537. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Swanson introduced Ordinance 538 for second reading to amend Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 205 FOWLS: RUNNING AT LARGE. Mongan called for discussion. Swanson inquired about the wording "except in enclosed places on private property". Following discussion, it was directed to delete the words "except in enclosed places on private property" from Ordinance 538 and third reading will take place in March.

Leifeld introduced Ordinance 539 ORDINANCE FEE. Mongan called for discussion. Second reading will take place next month.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to recommend and approve Chris Kavan to serve as alternate to the Planning Commission. Vote: Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Leifeld to enter executive session to discuss Employee Performance Reviews at 8:40 p.m. Vote: Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to exit executive session at 9:18 p.m. Vote: Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; carried 5-0.

Motion by Leifeld, second by Swanson to approve evaluation and $.25 per hour wage increase for Vera Kuhr, effective on anniversary date. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Howell to approve the purchase of a $250.00 Savings Bond for Kuhr in lieu of retirement option. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve evaluation and $.25 per hour wage increase for June Moline, effective on anniversary date. Vote: Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to adjourn at 9:26 p.m. Vote: Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairman June Moline, Clerk