A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held June 14, 2005 at the Village Office. Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Utility Superintendent John Haag, Police Chief Jerry Carlson and Librarian Vera Kuhr. Guests present were Ed Schroeder, Billie Shook and Corky Charles.

Motion by Raver second by Howell to adopt the agenda that was amended with the addition of Corky Charles. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0. The minutes of the May 16, 2005 Regular Meeting and May 20, 2005 Emergency Meeting stood approved as presented. Discussion was held on proper procedure for transfer of monies into CD’s through Quick Books. The Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending May 31, 2005 of $385,391.82 stood approved as presented.

Motion by Feldhaus, second by Howell to approve the claims of $8,819.01 for payment. Vote: Swanson-yes; abstain check #123735, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0. Claims being:

SCHEDULED GUESTS. Ed Schroeder, Village Accountant, was present to discuss the feasibility of implementing a city sales tax. Ed requested that a report be sought on the actual taxable sales for the corporate limits. Following the receipt of the information, evaluation of such a tax shall take place. If the board decides this would be a future source of income the city sales would have to be approved by a vote of the citizens at a general election. Regarding the repairs to the street by NORE, Inc., Ed suggested seeking a loan for full payment of the project through the Debt Service Fund in September 2005. One payment would be made in November 2005 and the second and final payment in December 2006. Ed felt cash flow should allow for the purchase of a new pickup in addition to the street project.

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT REPORT. Haag presented pricing for a new metal detector. Prices run from $50.00 - $1,200.00. Haag will contact SECO to see if they would have a used detector for sale. Swanson suggested he should contact the Cemetery Committee and see if they’d be willing to work with us on use of their detector. Haag discussed water shut-offs, completion of the park restroom and water fountain, scheduled spraying of mosquitoes on June 16, problems with the timers for the decorative street lights and part-time summer help. A request was made that we seek bids for the blue dump truck and hayrack. Equipment on order for the park is new swings, ridable horse, t-bar swing, lap swings, new crane for the sand pit and a tire swing.

Corky Charles from Frontier Co-op, was present to discuss a drainage problem on village property caused by build up of rock and dirt. The co-op will place silt screens at the site. Bids will be sought for dirt removal; with the village and co-op sharing cost of the project. The co-op will make available a pay loader to use for the repair.

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT. The minutes of the June 6 Special Meeting were reviewed.

LIBRARY REPORT. Kuhr requested the hiring of Lisa Kuhr and Brittany Brabec as part-time summer aides in the library.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve the hiring of Brittany Brabec as part-time summer Library Aide at $5.25 per hour. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0. Lisa is a past employee of the village. Both shall be allowed five hours per week for eight weeks.

POLICE REPORT. Carlson presented the monthly activity report. Discussion of an on-going investigation and fireworks stand was held.

Motion by Swanson, second by Raver to approve the hiring of Tom Janecek as additional police enforcement during Mead Days on June 17 and 18 at $15.00 per hour. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The Interlocal Agreement with Mead Public Schools was tabled until the July meeting. Discussion on home-based businesses took place. Wahoo and Ceresco shall be contracted for copies of their ordinances for home-based businesses.

NEW BUSINESS. The Building Permit application filed by Colleen Morrissey will be sent to the Planning Commission for their review and action. A request from Lisa Taylor to use the meeting room in the Community Building for TOPPS was addressed. Clerk is to forward a letter to Lisa and the current TOPPS group indicating that use of the room will now require a rental fee. The board approved the use of the meeting room by Jason Sweeney for band practice, providing he pay the rental fee and does not leave any instruments in the building.

Motion by Feldhaus, second by Raver to approve Resolution 05-13 for a Special Designated Liquor License to Toady’s Pub on August 20, 2005 for a dance. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to approve the NORE, Inc. bid of $29,730.00 to router and seal all village streets. One payment shall be made in November 2005 and the second and final payment in December 2006. Approval is based on successful completion of reference check. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Swanson to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairperson Nate Mongan, Acting Secretary