(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 12/9/03, 7:03 pm, at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Mongan, Trustees Leifeld and Swanson. Absent were Trustees Howell and Raver. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Police Chief Carlson, Utilities Supt. Haag, Planning Comm. Chair Pat Hannan and Secretary Konecky. Guest present Wahoo Newspaper Representative Jon Burleson..

Reorganization of the board was held. Motion by Swanson, second by Leifeld to nominate Mongan as chair. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent–Howell, Raver, carried. Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to make the following appointments: Librarian-Kuhr, Clerk/Treasurer-Moline, Utility Supt.-Haag, Police Chief-Carlson, Office depository-Bank of Mead, Accountant-Schroeder, Insurance carrier-LARM, Street Supt./Engineer-JEO, Official newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper, Attorney-Edstrom, Bromm, Lindahl, Sohl, & Freeman-Caddy, 401K Adm.-Ameritas. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

PLANNING COMM: Discussion was held on permitting pigeons within village limits. Amendments will be addressed on Chapter 6, Article 2, Sections 202 and 205 at the Jan. meeting.

The minutes of the 11/11 Regular, 11/12 Emergency and 11/18 Special Meetings and Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending 11/30 as $331,227.79 stood approved. Motion by Swanson, second by Leifeld to approve the bills of $10,704.34 for payment. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried. Bills being:

SCHEDULED GUESTS:

Steve Nungessser was unavailable to attend the meeting due to snow but discussion was held on repairs at his parent’s property. Village Engineer, JEO Representative Ron Bottorff had indicated that all water/sewer lines were properly installed. A letter will be addressed detailing the findings.

POLICE REPORT:

Discussion was held on the dumpsite and submission of the claim for park restrooms damage. Leifeld noted the Holiday Basketball Tourney would be held Jan. 2 & 3.

UTILITY SUPT:

Haag reported on the bobcat, Christmas light display, well house and park restrooms. Motion by Leifeld, second by Swanson to extend the lease on the current bobcat this year and look at the option of purchasing a new bobcat the next fiscal year. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

Motion by Mongan, second by Leifeld to enter executive session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the sewer plant. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to return to regular session at 8:20 p.m. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

CLERK REPORT:

Moline reported on clean-up of Kaminski property, presented a list on non-working, problem water meters and delinquent accounts.

OLD BUSINESS:

Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to adopt Ordinance 533 International Bldg. Code on third reading. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

Motion by Swanson, second by Leifeld to waive third reading of Ordinance 534 $2.00 per dump resident dump fee. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

Motion by Mongan, second by Leifeld to approve dump master pay at $8.00 hour. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

Motion by Swanson, second by Mongan to adopt third and final reading Ordinance 534. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

Motion bv Mongan, second by Swanson to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. RC: Yes-Mongan, Leifeld, Swanson; absent-Howell, Raver, carried.

Nate Mongan, Chair Board of Trustees

June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer