A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held September 14, 2004 at the Village Office. Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 7:21 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 Bobbie Feldhaus, Brad Howell, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline, Police Chief Jerry Carlson and Utilities Superintendent John Haag.

The minutes of the August 10 Regular Meeting stood as presented. Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to approve the Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending August 31 of $338,832.97. RC: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0. Motion by Feldhaus, second by Swanson to approve the bills of $56,962.47 for payment. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-no, Raver-yes; motion carried 4-1. Bills being: Mountain Man $49.50, Bank of Mead $5000.00, Bank of Mead $5000.00, Jason Pfaff $50.00, Patsy Miller $50.00, Rick Miller $50.00, Toady’s $50.00, Alltel $5.24, Ashphalt & Concrete $563.50, Bomgaars $11.99, Mid Con $337.41, Pat Hannan $8.25, Pat Hannan $33.00, Three Rivers Clerk $10.00, Wahoo Greenhouse $35.00, Wal Mart $62.90, Bank of Mead $7670.02, Ameritas $180.46, Bank of Mead $1456.34, Credit Management $108.48, NE Dept of HHS $6.93, City of Wahoo $328.00, Wahoo Newspaper $83.86, First Colony $45.16, First Colony $45.17, First Colony $45.17, Dick Swanson $11.27, St of NE HHS Lab $428.00, Bank of Mead $5306.75, Mead Public Schools $26.72, Reliable $9.10, Reliable $9.09, Reliable $9.09, Chase Manhattan $3718.75, Alltel NE $284.86, Alltel NE $49.43, Aquila $53.50, Aquila $34.39, Cutting Edge $90.00, Hawkins $409.16, Lowes $31.14, Menards $9.95, NE Dept of Revenue $25.00, Post Office $37.00, Post Office $55.50, Post Office $55.50, Petty Cash $12.05, Ameritas $185.09, NE Dept HHS $6.93, Alltel Cellular $73.89, Alltel Cellular $17.53, Alltel Cellular $17.53, Alltel $19.26, Computer Renovations $1830.00, D Konecky $196.42, D Konecky $196.43, D Konecky $196.43, E Schroeder $796.68, E Schroeder $199.16, E Schroeder $199.16, Great Plains $5.83, Konecky Oil $19.02, Konecky Oil $79.80, Konecky Oil $74.75, V Kuhr $213.28, Midwest Labs $40.85, Miller Property $472.00, Miller Property $24.00, Miller Property $24.00, Natl Waterworks $376.50, OPPD $1057.22, OPPD $184.08, OPPD $550.70, Platte Valley $500.00, Roofers Inc. $16350.00, Sinclair $23.44, Wahoo Newspaper $11.25, Bank One $87.66, NE Dept of Revenue $453.02, Grainger $169.78, Mid Con $92.37, Mid Con $173.75, Wahoo Newspaper $92.03.

Review of the August 23 Regular Meeting minutes and Building Permit took place.

Moline reported delinquent water/sewer accounts, noted that Mike Chvatal of Inspro Insurance is willing to submit a bid following this year’s plan. He felt Inspro cannot be competitive as the village is obligated to LARM for one more year due to an Inter-local Agreement calling for three year commitment. A review of the utility bill paying procedure will be addressed at the October 12 meeting. A yard concern was addressed. Items discussed was whether the village would support Clerk in becoming a Notary Public, pest control at the Community Building, advertising in the monthly newsletter and requested Haag notify Waste Connections on a timely basis for the recycling bins. Following discussion, the board will allow advertising in the monthly newsletter to outside residents at a cost of $25.00 for ¼ page ad and $50.00 for ½ page ad. A letter will be addressed to Waste Connections concerning the placement of resident dumpsters once they are emptied. Utility Superintendent will mow the unkept property because it is the village’s responsibility to mow the west ditch of property and will notify the state to mow the north ditch of property.

Carlson reported on monthly activity regarding school issue and improper use of four-wheelers. Carlson requested the cross-walk be painted at the school.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to enter executive session at 7:42 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue with UNL ARDC. RC: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to return from executive session at 7:52 p.m. with no action taken. RC: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

The agenda for the September 1 Meeting was reviewed.

Motion by Raver, second by Feldhaus to adopt Resolution 04-06 Saunders County Local Agreement for emergency telephone service. RC: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to adopt Resolution 04-07 LARM discount program which will provide a 2% discount that requires written notice of termination at least 180 days prior to the desired termination date, which date shall be no sooner than September 30, 2005. RC: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Feldhaus, second by Swanson to adopt Resolution 04-08 Split of property at Original Town of Mead, Block 12, Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11and 13. RC: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to adopt Resolution 04-09 Split of property at Hanson’s 1^st Addition, Lot 3, Block 4. RC: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Howell, second by Swanson to adopt Resolution 04-11 for Clerk to seek loan for Community Building roof repair with the Bank of Mead. RC: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Haag reported the shredder is being repaired by Big Rig Repair. He reported replacement of lights at the park ball field. The cost to rent the bucket truck is approximately $150.00. He noted that several light fixtures will need to be replaced in the near future at the ball field A request was made to purchase a microscope for waste water tests. Potholes have been filled on several streets. Following discussion of the streets, the clerk was instructed to write Joyce Circle residents noting potholes needed to be filled prior to snow removal. Several street lights have been reported to OPPD for bulb replacement and the decorative lamp in front of the Bank of Mead is in need of repair.

Raver presented a request from Lila Hayford to have the village remove old concrete from her yard. The concrete was placed there several years ago when new water lines were installed. Clerk is to notify the village attorney to place a lien on the Haas property due to delinquent sewer account. Mongan requested weed & feed application at the park. Swanson requested a stop sign be placed at Fifth and Spruce Streets. Feldhaus reported that several residents have inquired why Two Rivers Pumping is using village facilities. Haag stated it was a trade off situation. Mongan will contact the Building Inspector about turning in completed inspections to the Clerk. Clerk is to contact accountant, Ed Schroeder, to address the board at a future meeting regarding financial status of the village for future building projects. Maintenance of Third Street between Vine and Cedar was discussed. Since it is the obligation of Union Pacific Railroad to maintain the street, no action was taken to place materials on the street by the village. Raver inquired as to waiving the rental fee of the Community Building for a future benefit for Seth Embrey. The possible request will be addressed at the October regular meeting.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to place a stop sign at the southwest corner of Fifth and Vine Streets. RC: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. RC: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairman June Moline, Clerk