A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held January 10, 2006 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 meeting was open to the public. Present were Chairman Nate Mongan and Trustees Brad Howell, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Absent was Trustee Bobbie Feldhaus. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline, Utilities Superintendent Terral Brabec, Police Chief Jerry Carlson and Wahoo Utilities Superintendent Gil Frey. Guest present was Sam Christiansen.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to adopt the agenda. Vote: Feldhaus-absent, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 4-0. Trustee Feldhaus entered the meeting at 7:03 p.m. The minutes of the December 13, 2005 Regular Meeting and Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending December 31, 2005 of $385,252.63 stood approved as presented. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to invest $10,000.00 from Water Fund Checking and $10,000.00 from Sewer Fund Checking into two six-month CD’s at the Bank of Mead. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Howell second by Raver to approve the claims of $9,735.47 for payment. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0. Claims being:

SCHEDULED GUESTS.

Frey presented the monthly activity reports for the water and sewer departments. He reported on the hauling of sludge to the Wahoo plant, water samples taken at various sites and completion of mandatory emergency reporting plans.

Christiansen introduced himself as a candidate for the office of Saunders County Sheriff and outlined his plans for the department if so elected.

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.

Brabec reported that he has replaced a pump at the wheelhouse at a cost of $400.00, water shut offs for delinquent accounts, improving conditions at the wastewater plant, and estimated cost of $55.00 for signs from Cutting Edge Graphics for the village pickup. Mongan requested that Brabec contact members of the Mead Ball Association regarding needs at the ballfields prior to the upcoming season. Overnight parking of the pickup at Brabec’s home and fuel use were also addressed. Brabec reported several new sewer lines being installed, replacement of the bobcat, replacement of tiles at the Community Building, and clean up at the Quonset.

POLICE REPORT.

Officer Carlson presented the monthly police report and outlined guidelines for the limitations for known sex offenders. He recommended keeping Ordinance 547 Limitations for known sex offenders as written. Mongan reported Ordinance 547 would be presented for first reading at the February 14, 2006 board meeting.

CLERK REPORT.

Moline reported on communication received from personnel at Union Pacific Railroad. A life insurance policy will be reviewed for Brabec and Pet Vaccination and Licensing Day has been set for March 25, 2006 at the Community Building. Green Acre Animal Clinic will provide vaccinations and heartworm and flee and tick products.

NEW BUSINESS.

Review of the One and Six Year Street Plan took place. A Public Hearing will be held February 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. on the plan.

Motion by Howell, second by Raver to enter executive session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss personnel. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0. The board returned from executive session at 8:33 p.m.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve a $.50 per hour wage increase to Clerk Moline. The rate shall be $11.50 per hour, effective February 3, 2006. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson, second by Raver to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairperson June Moline, Clerk