A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held April 12, 2005 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 and Utility Superintendent John Haag. Guests present were Bruce Shubert, Thomas Shubert, Rick Wielage, Fred Bader and Mick Coady.

Motion by Howell second by Swanson to adopt the agenda. Vote: Feldhaus-absent Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 4-0. The minutes of the March 8, 2005 Regular Meeting stood approved as presented. The Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending March 31, 2005 of $340,457.82 stood approved as presented. Trustee Feldhaus entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve the claims of $73,756.87 for payment. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, motion carried 5-0. Claims being:

SCHEDULED GUESTS. Fred Bader from NORE presented a proposal to repair and seal the cracks in the streets. The bid is to clean, seal and squeegee all areas for $570.00 per block. Since the streets have already been repaired and sealed this year, the board recommended Mr. Bader submit a list of references and if positive results are returned, they would consider the bid for next year.

Mead Ball Association President, Mick Coady requested work be done at the baseball field prior to the season. The association would like the sod pulled up around the lip of the field, excess dirt removed and re-laid. With the boys playing at the Junior Legion level, the field would also have to be cut back to accomodate the required baseline. Also requested was a product called Soil Master to mix in with the dirt. The association recently repaired the backstop, placed a yellow protector on the outfield fence and is sharing the cost of construction of a concession stand at the baseball/football field. If finances permit, they may roof the dugouts.

Bruce Shubert of Shubert Pyrotechnics requested a permit to sell fireworks from June 25 through July 4. The stand would be located north of Konecky’s Car Wash on Elm Street in downtown Mead. Mr. Shubert will supply a statement of liability insurance and possible local donations. Motion by Raver, second by Swanson to approve a permit to sell fireworks to Shubert Pyrotechnics from June 25 through July 4. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Haag reported on fertilizing and spraying of village property and ball fields. The display boards are nearly complete. Plans are to lay the rock at North Oak Street on April 13. He has been waiting for a good rain to allow for a more permanent base with the crushed concrete. Feldhaus requested that the parking lines be painted on the downtown streets prior to Mead Days and Mongan requested a burn at the dumpsite take place April 13. Construction of a third horseshoe pit is planned prior to Mead Days. Discussion was held on replacement of the pickup in the next fiscal year and lease of a gator during the summer months, 2005 through Platte Valley.

UNSCHEDULED GUESTS. Rick Wielage thanked the board for follow up on the maintenance of North Oak Street.

CLERK REPORT. Moline presented the delinquent utility accounts and reported on Clerk’s School. A request was made to attend a half-day seminar at Fremont on May 11 on the topic of Sales Tax. Approval was given.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS. Motion by Feldhaus, second by Mongan to enter a Board of Adjustments Hearing at 8:25 p.m. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0. A request for a variance on property located at 308 S. Cedar Street was read from Scott Subbert. He plans to move a house onto the property and feels it will line up better with adjoining buildings if it was placed closer than the allowed frontage. Discussion was held. Mongan called for public input. Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to approve Resolution 05-10 variance request from Scott Subbert. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0. Motion by Raver, second by Feldhaus to return to regular session at 8:33 p.m. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT. Review of the March 28 meeting minutes was held.

LIBRARY REPORT. The agenda for the April 6 meeting was reviewed.

POLICE REPORT. The monthly activity report was reviewed. Discussion was held on afternoon patrol duties, follow up on outstanding parking ticket issued to resident and property safety and clean up of vacated property located at 604 S. Cedar St.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The Employee Handbook was reviewed.

NEW BUSINESS. Feldhaus introduced Ordinance 546 to amend Section 501 of Article 5, Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code Book of the Village of Mead. The amendments will provide the following changes to Occupation Tax Amounts.

1. Alcoholic Beverages

G. Peddlers and Hawkers $25.00 per day

J. Tobacco Retailers $50.00 per year

Motion by Howell, second by Raver to waive the second and third readings and adopt the Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article 5, Section 501. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-no, Howell-yes; motion carried 4-1.

The STOPS Report was reviewed.

Mongan introduced Resolution 05-06. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Mutual Finance Organization. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Howell introduced Resolution 05-07. Motion by Swanson, second by Mongan to approve a Special Liquor License request from the Mead Fire Department for Mead Days, June 17 and 18. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Howell introduced Resolution 05-08. Motion by Mongan, second by Howell to approve participation in the Nebraska Community Improvement Program for 2005. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Raver introduced Resolution 05-09. Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to approve Resolution 05-09 split of property located at Lot 26, wet 90’ of Blocks 10,12, 14 and 16 of the Original Town of Mead. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Letters from the LARM agent, director and Nebraska Department of Insurance director were read granting authority for the Village of Mead to terminate insurance coverage with LARM effective midnight 9/30/05.

Motion by Mongan, second by Howell to enter executive session at 9:10 p.m. to discuss a personnel evaluation. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0. Mongan returned the board from executive session at 9:30 p.m., with no action taken.

Motion by Swanson, second by Mongan to submit a $100.00 annual membership fee to Arboretum. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Feldhaus to adjourn at 9:44 p.m. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-eys, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chair of the Board of Trustees June Moline, Village Clerk