A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held December 13, 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 Bobbie Feldhaus, Brad Howell, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline, Utilities Superintendent Terral Brabec, Police Chief Jerry Carlson and Wahoo Utilities Superintendent Gil Frey. Guest present was Doug Yantzie.

Motion by Howell, second by Raver to adopt the agenda. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0. Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to appoint Clerk Moline as Chairman Pro-tem. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0. Moline called for nominations for chairperson. Feldhaus nominated Nate Mongan for chairperson. Motion by Swanson, second by Howell that nominations cease. Vote: Mongan-abstain, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 4-0, with 1 abstention. Motion by Howell, second by Swanson to approve the following appointments. Appointments being: Police Chief – Jerry Carlson, Utilities Superintendent/Maintenance – Terral Brabec, Clerk/Treasurer – June Moline, Librarian – Vera Kuhr, Official Depository – Bank of Mead, Accountant – Ed Schroeder, Insurance Carrier – Inspro Insurance, Street Superintendent/ Engineer – JEO, Attorney – Curt Bromm, 401k Administrator – Ameritas and Official Newspaper – Wahoo Newspaper. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Monan-yes; motion carried 5-0. The minutes of the November 8, 2005 Regular Meeting were accepted as presented. Motion by Howell, second by Swanson to approve the Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending November 30, 2005 of $385,190.01. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson. second by Raver to approve the claims of $47,480.82 for payment. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0. Claims being:

SCHEDULED GUESTS.

Gil Frey, Water Superintendent. Gil reported that he has been updating the wastewater files. He has yet to begin the past files for the water department. The wastewater pump is getting a steadier reading as time proceeds. He presented a spreadsheet of ways to generate future revenue for the wastewater department. The spreadsheet forecast annual income by increasing sewer rates in increments of $.25, $.50 and $1.00 per thousand units, based on water readings for the months of January, February and March for residential customers and actual usage of commercial customers. A request was made for a new colorimeter, as ours is not providing accurate readings. The cost would be approximately $317.00. Mongan reported the need to get Brabec certified in water. Gil reported that a Grade 4 certification is required in water and Class 3 for wastewater certification. The hauling of sludge was discussed.

Motion by Swanson, second by Feldhaus to approve the purchase of a colorimeter. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; carried 5-0.

Doug Yantzie, Sargent Drilling. Mr. Yantzie presented testing reports on the wells. The report shows well # 92-1 is in need of repairs. An estimate of $3,619.00 was presented. Estimate being; labor $1,500.00, rebuild bowl assembly $1,969.00, and well test after repairs $150.00. The estimate is the maximum to repair the well. Possibly less maintenance would be required, but could not be told until the pump has been pulled. Yantzie recommended a pump should be pulled every 8-10 years for inspection. The life expectancy of a well is estimated to be at least twenty years. The down time of the pump was estimated to be 2-3 days. He indicated a good water sample must be drawn for two consecutive days following the repair. He indicated to get the pump to efficiency would be a savings of electrical costs and wear and tear on the pump. If work is to be done, coordination shall be done with the Village of Mead water department.

POLICE REPORT. Review of the November police activity report took place as well as discussion on an ordinance on limitations for known sex offenders. Carlson is to present classifications of sex offenders at the January meeting.

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT. Review of the November 28 regular meeting minutes and Annual Building Permit Report was held.

CLERK REPORT. Moline presented delinquent utility accounts. Clerk is to place Densberger and Haas accounts on the inactive list. These residence’ both have liens placed on them by the village for delinquent water/sewer accounts.

Permission was granted for Moline to attend Clerk’s Academy in March and use of PTO for several mornings in January.

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT. Brabec reported that toolboxes have been ordered and will be mounted tomorrow on the pickup. He requested the purchase of a set of saws and to consider purchasing attachments for the bobcat on an annual basis. He would like to see an ordinance in place by next year that would ban parking on the streets from Nov. 1 – March 31 after 10:00 p.m. Howell and Swanson supported magnetic signs displaying the village logo for the pickup. All were in agreement. Brabec is to seek bids for the signs. Discussion was held on future expenses and revamping a truck to haul sludge. Mongan requested that Brabec gather information on upcoming water classes with Nebraska Rural Water and meet with members of the Mead Days Committee in the near future to discuss expectations for the 2006 event.

NEW BUSINESS. Howell introduced Resolution 05-23 loan with the Bank of Mead to purchase a 2006 Ford pickup and attachments. Motion by Swanson, second by Mongan to adopt Resolution 05-23. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Raver introduced Resolution 05-24 for the Country Store to apply for a Special Designated Liquor License for a Co-op Baseball / Softball Fundraiser on December 31, 2005 at the Community Building. Motion by Howell, second by Feldhaus to adopt Resolution 05-24. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Mongan to waive the three readings of Ordinance 548. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to adopt Ordinance 548 to amend the Mead Code Book due to 2005 legislation. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

DISCUSSION ITEMS: Discussion was held on the time frame allowed for trains to block the tracks. It was reported that at various times all right of ways have been blocked for as long as thirty minutes. Concerns were also expressed for emergency vehicles to cross the tracks if the need would arise and all the right of ways were blocked. Contact will be made with Union Pacific personnel regarding the letter sent to them on November 9, 2005.

Motion by Mongan, second by Raver to enter executive session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss personnel. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0.

The board returned to regular session at 8:55 p.m.

Motion by Howell, second by Feldhaus to approve a wage increase of $.50 per hour for Vera Kuhr, effective January 16, 2006. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Swanson to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairperson June Moline, Clerk