(The following is a condensed version. Minutes and Ordinances, in their entirety, may be viewed at the Village Office during regular business hours). Posting at the Bank of Mead, US Post Office, the Village Office and all members of the Board were provided notice in advance. A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held 10/14/03, 7:02 pm, at the Village Office. Proceedings were held while the convened meeting was open to the public. Present were Chairman Mongan, Trustees Howell, Leifeld, Raver, and Swanson. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Police Chief Carlson, and Utilities Supt. Haag. Guests present were Billie Shook and Ken and Joan Anderson.

The minutes of the 9/9 Budget Hearing, Board of Adjustments Meeting and Regular Meeting and Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending September 30, 2003 as $327,616.00 stood approved as presented. Motion by Raver, second by Swanson to approve the bills of $28,421.10 for payment. RC: Yes-all, carried. Bills being:

PUBLIC FORUM: Ken and Joan Anderson presented a request to approve an amendment for Andy’s Trailer Park as presented at the 9/9 meeting. Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve Amendment to Annually Renewable Conditional Use Permit No. 01 for Andy’s Trailer Park. RC: Yes-all, carried.

OLD BUSINESS: Mongan introduced Ordinance 532. Motion by Swanson, second by Mongan to adopt on third reading Ordinance 532 to establish new sewer rates. RC: Yes-all, carried.

NEW BUSINESS: Mongan introduced Ordinance 533 to adopt International Bldg. Code for first reading. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to adopt Resolution 03-03 Agreement for the Formation of LARM. RC: Yes-all, carried. Motion by Mongan, second by Leifeld to adopt Resolution 03-04 to notify LARM by written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the termination date. RC: Yes-all, carried. Motion by Howell, second by Raver to adopt a Proclamation to recognize October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Mead. RC: Yes-Howell, Mongan, Raver, Swanson; No-Leifeld, carried 4-1. Motion by Swanson, second by Leifeld to waive Community Bldg. rental fee to Mead Cattle Co. for 12/13. RC: Yes-all, carried. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to waive Community Bldg. rental fee to the Mead Ministry Assoc. 11/27. RC: Yes-all, carried.

Motion by Mongan, second by Raver to enter executive session at 7:51 p.m. to discuss police issue. RC: Yes-all, carried. Motion by Mongan, second by Raver to return to regular session at 8:08 p.m. RC: Yes-all, carried.

POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the third quarter police activity report. UTILITY SUPT REPORT: Haag reported on street maintenance, trash concern, clean up of unmaintained property in town, trees requiring need for trimming, repair of decorative street lights, and outerwear. Following discussion, Haag was directed to lock the dump until further notice and remove the dump trucks north of the Community Hall and place a "No Dumping" sign at the sites. All violators will be ticketed for improper dumping. Also discussed was cleaning of the Community Hall appliances and Christmas Party. CLERK REPORT: Moline reported on the upcoming Mayor/Council Forum, donation of ten tables by Mead Cattle Co., Health and Human Services Lead Survey, Alternate vacancy on the Planning Commission, audit scheduled for 10/20, request of two computers from the school for the library, housing grant request, street lights, refinishing office tile floors, and Nungesser invoice.

Planning Commission member Billie Shook requested clarification of shed requirement and Comprehensive Plan.

Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to adjourn at 9:13 p.m.

NATE MONGAN, CHAIRMAN

JUNE MOLINE, CLERK/TREASURER