A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held June 8, 2004 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, Trustees Brad Howell, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline, Utilities Superintendent John Haag and Planning Commission Member Billie Shook. Guest present was Bobbie Feldhaus.

Applications for the trustee vacancy created by Ken Leifeld were reviewed. Mongan indicated that posting for the position had been held in three public places for the past four weeks. He also stated the chairman was not eligible to vote on the candidate unless a tie resulted in the vote by trustees. He also requested the start date change from June 9 to June 8. Bobbie Feldhaus stated she felt good people need to be here to serve the public and make good decisions and had previously served on the Board of Trustees. Billie Shook stated that she felt qualified due to current membership on the Planning Commission and regular attendance of board meetings. Chairman Mongan indicated that he knew both applicants and either would be a good choice. Mongan called for discussion. Mongan recommended Bobbie Feldhaus to fill the position through November 2006. Motion by Howell, second by Raver to appoint Bobbie Feldhaus as Trustee. Vote: Howell-yes, Mongan-abstain, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 3-0, with one abstention. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to waive the June 9 start date to June 8. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 4-0. The Oath of Office was administered to Feldhaus.

The minutes of the May 11Regular Meeting and Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance-ending 5/31 of $335,752.78 stood approved. Motion by Raver, second by Howell to approve the bills of $10,233.30 for payment. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0. Bills being: Ameritas $186.04, Credit Mgmt. $234.72, NE Dept HHS $6.93, First Colony $41.84, First Colony $41.83, First Colony $41.83, Ameritas $178.87, Bank of Mead $1457.00, Credit Mgmt. $222.11, NE Dept HHS $6.93, NE Dept of Revenue $151.89, AWS $300.00, Bank One $316.03, Bomgaars $39.77, Collegiate Pacific $100.26, Country Store $6.06, Fud & Tracy’s $132.76, Konecky Oil $188.59, Lous $8.95, Lowes $31.59, Mead Ball Assn $100.00, Miller Property $440.00, Wahoo Bldg Center $32.41, Wahoo Greenhouse $56.00, Wahoo Metal $41.56, Frontier Coop $100.00, Alltel Cellular $72.86, Alltel NE $297.50, Aquila $104.69, Alltel Cellular $16.54, Alltel NE $40.98, Aquila $194.16, Country Store $2.97, Great Plains $5.00, Konecky Oil $19.64, Mead Fire Dept. $150.00, NE Rural Water $65.00, St of NE HHS $9.00, Summit Supply $191.00, Wahoo Greenhouse $66.00, Alltel Cellular $16.54, Frontier Coop $55.28, Kersten & Lee $153.50, Konecky Oil $6.24, Mead Schools $27.97, Mid Con $173.88, Midwest Lab $20.00, USA Blue Book $49.26, Wahoo Newspaper $85.90, J Craig $50.00, L Barr $50.00, R Uribe $50.00, Quality Disposal $660.00, Bryan Hill Enter. $500.00, Midwest Radar $45.00, Post Office $37.00, Sinclair $77.01, V Kuhr $4.19, Post Office $55.50, Post Office $55.50, Wahoo Newspaper $16.86, V Kuhr $278.38, Penworth $257.18, Alltel LD $4.50, Lowes $9.97, OPPD $1057.22, OPPD $184.08, Alltel LD $2.33, OPPD $550.70.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS

Motion by Swanson, second by Feldhaus to enter Board of Adjustments at 7:16 p.m. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0. Roll call showed the following members present: Feldhaus, Howell, Raver and Mongan. Pat Hannan was absent, therefore Alternate Swanson indicated his presence. E-mail was read from Planning Commission Chair Pat Hannan indicating that the Commission approves the variance fee requested by Mike and Allen Maly to construct a garage on their property. The variance is necessary due to the topography of the land that requires a 25 foot set-back, but the property will only permit a 20 foot set-back. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to approve the variance for Mike and Allen Maly to place a garage at 404 S. Cedar Street. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

REGULAR SESSION

Motion by Howell, second by Raver to exit from Board of Adjustments at 7:18 p.m. Vote: Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, motion carried 5-0.

NON-SCHEDULED GUESTS

Shook questioned the balance of the water tower fund. Mongan reported the balance stands at $43,277.14.

PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the May 24 Regular Meeting were reviewed.

POLICE REPORT: Jerry Carlson

In his absence, Police Chief Carlson left a written report on monthly activity for review. Concerns expressed by trustees were Warren Johnson permitting children to ride on his golf cart and traffic congestion concerns caused by trailers parked on the street by Dick Pelster and Gary Else. Clerk is to address a letter to Pelster requesting he remove the trailer from the street during the school year. Swanson reported a small child playing with firecrackers and would like Carlson to address this concern. A letter will also be sent to Corky Charles of Frontier Cooperative addressing the potholes on Third Street and requesting Frontier fill the potholes. Tom Janececk will be hired as part-time officer during Mead Days, June 18-20.

CLERK REPORT: June Moline

Moline reported on delinquent utility accounts. Complaints were read regarding unmaintained property and horses outside their fenced area. Contact will be made with the property owner’s realtor or lawyer and if deemed necessary Haag shall mow the property and a lien will be placed on the property.

LIBRARY REPORT: Vera Kuhr

Kuhr presented two applicants for summer part-time employment. Budgeted for part-time summer employment is 60-70 hours per employee.

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: John Haag

Haag reported work on the park restrooms, water fountain at the park and woodchips will be placed on the playground and around several trees at the park. Howell requested maintenance of weeds north of the Community Building. These projects shall be completed prior to Mead Days. Raver reported the need for street maintenance at Linda Malik’s home. Rock or gravel will be placed on the street. Rock requests from Tracy Janecek and Dennis Wellman will also be filled. The landowners will be billed for half of the rock cost. Haag is to order rock and gravel to stockpile for maintenance needs. Feldhaus requested a sign indicating "Men’s" restroom be placed at the park prior to Mead Days. Haag indicated that spraying of mosquitos would also take place prior to Mead Days.

OLD BUSINESS

Howell introduced Ordinance 540 to amend the Comprehensive Plan for second reading. Swanson introduced Ordinance 541 to amend Article 1, Section 3-107 to set the water-tapping fee at $550.00 for second reading.

NEW BUSINESS

Raver introduced Ordinance 543 to amend Article 6, Section 610 of Chapter 1 pertaining to amendments and revision of ordinances. Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 543. Nebraska Legislation dictates the ordinance. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to adopt Ordinance 543. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to hire Lisa Kuhr and Allysia Selko in the Library for the summer at the rate of $5.25 per hour, not to exceed a total of 120 hours. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Raver, second by Swanson to enter executive session at 7:56 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. Vote: Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

REGULAR SESSION

Motion by Howell, second by Swanson to exit from executive session at 8:09 p.m. Vote: Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Howell to terminate the employment of Sabrina Little as custodian. Vote: Feldhaus-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson, second by Raver to approve Rebecca Nilles as custodian at $8.50 per hour, with 60 day review. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Feldhaus-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Howell, second by Raver to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried. 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairman June Moline, Clerk