A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held May 11, 2004 at the Village Office. Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 7:03 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, Trustees Brad Howell, Ken Leifeld, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline, Utilities Superintendent John Haag and Planning Commission Chair Pat Hannan and Member Billie Shook. Guest present was Kenneth Anderson.

The minutes of the April 6 Regular Meeting and Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance-ending 4/30 of $311,538.57 stood approved. Motion by Raver, second by Swanson to approve the bills of $26,415.51 for payment. Vote: Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0. Bills being: Toady’s $22.00, Alltel (LD) $1.32, American Classifieds $18.50, OPPD $1057.22, Alltel (LD) sewer $5.55, OPPD sewer $550.70, NE Dept of Revenue $398.76, OPPD water $184.08, Arboretum $100.00, Ameritas $189.26, Dept HHS $10.39, P. Hannan sewer $8.25, P. Hannan water $8.25, P. Hannan $33.00, Mountain Man $47.00, Bank of Mead $5980.50, Ameritas $179.47, Bank of Mead $1977.52, Dept HHS $10.39, Platte Valley $500.00, All Sweep $900.00, Alltel Cellular $68.52, Aquila $204.39, Ashland Gazette $17.00, AWS $180.00, Bank One $113.14, Barnes & Noble $62.69, Bomgaars $11.04, Borders $126.17, Computer Innovations $15.00, Country Store $100.64, Demco $85.45, Family Fun $14.95, Frontier Coop $52.09, Inspro $95.00, J Moline $14.40, Konecky Oil $202.36, V Kuhr $50.25, LARM $41.00 Lowes $357.46, Lowes $694.70, M Stewart Kids $12.00 Mid Con $92.68, Miller Property $270.00, Natl Geographic KIDS $19.95, OPPD $1057.22, Petty Cash $60.00, Post Office $37.00, Valley Corp $53.92, Wahoo Metal $37.20, Wahoo Newspaper $33.50, Alltel NE $275.04, AWS $106.70, Alltel Cell water $16.54, Alltel NE water $39.98, Aquila water $236.39, AWS water $1600.00, Bank One water $36.65, Great Plains water $4.00, Hawkins $367.70, Mead Schools $27.97, Natl Waterworks water $85.75, OPPD water $184.08, Petty Cash water $21.46, Post Office water $55.50, SECO water $3191.07, HHS Lab $9.00, Virgl Imp $125.00, Water Engineering water $424.32, Utility Equip $38.06, Alltel Cell water $16.54, Bank One sewer $36.65, Hach Co $46.35, Konecky Oil sewer $418.96, Mead Schools $27.91, Mid Con sewer $174.16, OPPD sewer $550.70, Post Office sewer $55.50, SECO sewer $36.00, USA Blue Book $27.58, Wahoo Newspaper $82.58, G Else $50.00, G Kassebaum $34.17, G Kassebaum $15.83, L Osten $50.00, Alltel LD $14.44, Barnes & Noble $36.75, Fremont Tribune $18.20, Office Depot $233.35, D Pelster $696.00, Sinclair $27.25, Alltel LD sewer $3.73, Office Depot sewer $84.07, Wahoo Newspaper $8.18, Dept of Revenue $379.45, Office Depot water $84.07

SCHEDULED GUESTS:

Paul Kennedy was unavailable to attend the meeting as requested per letter. Raver inquired as to why his attendance had been requested. Mongan indicated that review of former building permits would take place.

NON-SCHEDULED GUESTS: KENNETH ANDERSON

Kenneth Anderson expressed concern as to why the village lawyer’s legal fees for 9/9/03 were not covered by the village retainer. The case involved the City of Mead vs. Andy’s Trailer Park. Mongan stated the retainer did not cover the issue. Anderson felt the $350.00 spent on the case may have been spent in a better fashion and the petitioners should have been responsible to pay the legal fees. Leifeld indicated that was not legally possible.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Minutes of the April 6 Special Meeting were reviewed.

POLICE REPORT: Chief Carlson presented a written report in his absence. Monthly activity was reported. Several property concerns were addressed. A complaint was read and discussed. The village would take no action as this is a civil case and the two parties should work to resolve the issue between themselves.

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Haag reported on the restrooms at the park, gator rental, landscaping of village property, work at the ball fields, purchase of a net and crank for the volleyball court and bids are being taken for repair of the Community Bldg. roof.

CLERKS REPORT: Delinquent utility accounts, rock requests, CD’s coming due at the Bank of Mead and insurance issues were reported by Moline. A citizen’s suggestion that property owners place yellow ribbons on display prior to Mead Days was heard and agreed to report in the newsletter.

NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to appoint the following Planning Commission Members: term ending 5/05 – Pat Hannan, Jodi Weible, Billie Shook; term ending 5/06 – Chris Kavan, Leroy Nelson, Cecelia Scoles; term ending 5/07 – Melissa Konecky, Connie Scliffke. Vote: Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Mongan introduced Ordinance 540 to amend the Comprehensive Plan for first reading. Howell introduced Ordinance 541 to increase water-tapping fee to $550.00 for first reading. Following discussion, an addition of 3/4" – 1" main and other meter sizes – negotiable, with a $550.00 minimum was made. Raver introduced Ordinance 542 dump fee. Motion by Swanson, second by Mongan to waive the three readings of Ordinance 542 and adopt since the rate is currently in place. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Howell to accept the resignation of Leifeld who is moving from the community. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-abstain, Mongan-yes; motion carried 4-0, with 1 abstention. Mongan indicated that Bobbie Feldhaus has expressed an interest in the vacant position and plans to file the proper paperwork prior to the June meeting.

Motion by Raver, second by Swanson to enter executive session at 8:23 p.m. to discuss personnel. Vote: Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0. Motion by Raver, second by Howell to return to regular session at 8:47 p.m. Vote: Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0. Motion by Leifeld, second by Swanson to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Vote: Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairman June Moline, Clerk