A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held February 8, 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 and Ailene Raver. Absent were Bobbie Feldhaus and Dick Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline and Utility Superintendent John Haag. Guests present were Billie Shook, Rick Wielage, Mary Knott, Patty Knott, Melissa Konecky and Gary Siedschlag.

PUBLIC HEARING.

Mongan called a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on the One and Six Year Street Plan. Mongan called for discussion from the board and public input. Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve Resolution 05-01 One and Six Year Street Plan. Vote: Feldhaus-absent, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-absent; carried 3-0. The board entered regular session at 7:02 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION.

Swanson entered the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Feldhaus entered the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

The minutes of the January 11, 2005 Regular Meeting stood approved as presented. The Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending January 31, 2005 of $361,986.58 stood approved as presented. Motion by Howell, second by Raver to approve the claims of $9,932.07 for payment. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes; carried 5-0. Claims being:

UNSCHEDULED GUESTS.

Wielage addressed the need for maintenance of North Oak Street. He indicated due to weather conditions and snow removal, that the street is very torn up with deep ruts. He stated when the street was poured with an oil and gravel mixture a number of years ago, that one coat was applied, followed with a second coat the next year. The third coat was never applied. Raver stated that was due to a problem with the company, and that the village had to seek another company for street repair needs. He said garbage trucks and dump trucks have increased break-up of the street. Nate said the Village would place a temporary mixture on the street until permanent repair could be done this spring. Wielage questioned whether the board would consider paving the street in the future. Mongan said that would not be financially feasible at the present time; as the village would have to front the cost and assess home owners with payments over the years.

PLANNING COMMISSION.

The minutes of the January 24, 2005 Regular Meeting were reviewed. Planning Commission member, Billie Shook, questioned as to why Tim Leise had to apply for a building permit for a fence to surround his swimming pool, when the fence did not sit on any property lines. Mongan and Feldhaus said the village must have guidelines to follow. She stated she did vote for the permit, but did not personally feel it was necessary and did not support it.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to appoint Rick Wielage as Alternate to the Planning Commission. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; carried 5-0.

SCHEDULED GUESTS.

Patty Knott informed the board of their plans to have a live band performing at the Knott’s annual July 4^th celebration on July 2. Because there is no ordinance in place regarding noise, Mongan advised that they contact their neighbors regarding the live band performing. Patty said plans are for the band to play two hours prior to fireworks and then possibly another two hours thereafter. She felt they would be done performing by midnight.

UNSCHEDULED GUEST.

Melissa Konecky inquired as to whether the village owned audio equipment to be used at an upcoming meeting at the Community Building. Since the village does not own such equipment, Swanson volunteered to allow them to use the equipment owned by Morningside Cemetery.

EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Motion by Feldhaus, second by Swanson to enter executive session at 8:02 p.m. to discuss an employee evaluation. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; carried 5-0. The board returned to regular session at 8:21 p.m. with no action taken.

REGULAR SESSION.

SCHEDULED GUEST.

Gary Siedschlag of GLS Surveying, addressed the board of possible subdivision of land south of Mead owned by Sheldon Cohen. Mr. Cohen wishes to subdivide the land into ten to fifteen three-acre plots. Upon discussion, Mr. Siedschlag could forsee a frontage road being required within the subdivision rather than individual drives for each lot. Private water wells and septic tanks would be required by individual owners. The board directed Mr. Siedschlag to present a tentative plan on paper to the Planning Commission at their February 28 meeting. They request two copies of the plan. One plan for office use and one to be forwarded to JEO or Kirk & Michael for their opinions prior to the March 8 Board of Trustees meeting.

LIBRARY REPORT. Review of the October 6, December 1 and February 2 Library meeting minutes took place. Kuhr requested the purchase of an electric heater to be used in the front room of the Library. Due to safety concerns, the board said no. Mongan stated he would speak to Haag to investigate the problem.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to approve a $.60 per hour wage increase for Village Librarian, Vera Kuhr; effective January 16, 2005. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; carried. 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Raver to approve the purchase of a $500.00 savings bond at a cost of $250.00 for Kuhr in lieu of 401K Plan. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; carried 5-0.

POLICE REPORT.

The written Monthly Police Report was reviewed.

MAINTENANCE REPORT.

Mongan presented a brief report on activity for the maintenance department. He stated a new sludge pump was purchased for $500.00 to replace the broken pump, a new degreaser is being used at the sewer plant and the garage door at the red brick building has been replaced.

CLERK REPORT.

Moline reported that Mike Chvatal will present an insurance proposal at the March meeting, bomb carts are being removed from the Quonset, updates to the webpage are being pursued and $200.00 scholarship has been awarded toward Clerk’s School. Moline inquired as to whether monthly pickup of the recycled items should be scheduled with Waste Connections as numerous complaints are received regarding full containers. The following dates have been set for upcoming events: Easter Egg Hunt – March 19, 1:30 p.m.; Pet Clinic with Green Acre Animal Clinic – April 8, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.; Garage Sale Day – May 7, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Clean up Day – May 28, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; and Mead Days, June 17, 18 and 19. The board felt a different date needs to be arranged with Quality Disposal since that is Memorial Day week-end and the Mead Alumni Banquet.

NEW BUSINESS.

Raver introduced Ordinance 545 for first reading to amend Chapter 1, Article 6, Section 610 –State Statutes changed by 2004 legislation. Mongan called for discussion.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to suspend second and third readings of Ordinance 545. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes; carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Feldhaus to adopt Ordinance 545, State Statutes changed by 2004 legislation. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes; carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve Resolution 05-02, FY05 Homeland Security Grant, as amended. Vote: Swanson-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; carried 5-0.

The Mead Ball Association questioned whether they would be charged a rental fee of the Community Building for their annual Pancake Feed to be held August 3. They feel they are an organization within the village. It was reiterated that no waivers would be allowed for the community building. Mongan said he would pay the rental fee.

Applications for the Part-time Summer Maintenance position took place. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to hire Jon Dahl to fill the part-time maintenance position at $8.00 per hour. The position is from May through August. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Howell-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; carried 5-0.

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.

Haag reported replacement of a flow-switch at the wellhouse. Plan for street repair requested by Rick Wielage of North Oak Street was addressed. Haag will lay crushed cement on the street as a temporary fix and this spring, permanent repair will take place. Maintenance of North Pine Street was also requested following discussion. Mongan sought Haag’s guidelines for snow removal. Haag said snowfall, wind conditions and vehicle proceedings figure into his snow removal plans. He is currently laying salt at the intersections to speed the melting process. Questioned was whether parked vehicles were preventing snow removal the past week-end. Haag stated there were several vehicles obstructing snow removal on the streets. Mongan will address this issue with Officer Carlson.

Motion by Feldhaus, second by Swanson to adjourn at 9:07 p.m.

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