A regular meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held March 9, 2004 at the Village Office. Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, Ken Leifeld, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer June Moline and Utilities Superintendent John Haag.

The minutes of the February 10 Regular Meeting and Treasurer’s Report showing a total checking/savings balance ending 2/29 of $316,034.07 stood approved. Motion by Howell, second by Raver to approve the bills of $9,594.81 for payment. RC: Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0. Bills being:

A written report on February police activity was made available.

Haag reported that a new sewer line is currently being installed by Burneil Chvatal. Howell requested that additional lighting be set on the street while the repair is being completed. Haag reported that SECO is to complete wiring at the wellhouse tomorrow, insulation of the park restrooms nearly complete, Nebraska Waterworks will be here soon to camera a sewer line by Chvatals, letter sent regarding late water test for chloroform, water tests were negative on the sample that was submitted late, and sidewalk repair will begin tomorrow on main street where the water line had earlier been dug up. Haag was instructed to help Dick Pelster with the project. Haag requested the purchase of a chart book and microscope for testing purposes. A directive was issued to begin maintenance of the parks, village property and ballfields as soon as the weather permits. Haag requested permission to paint the ceilings of the restrooms rather than use washable boards. The board granted Haag permission to paint the ceilings. He noted that the Library is in need of a new front door. Mongan directed Haag to purchase a new door using Library funds. Haag is to also purchase two new all-wood picnic tables for the park.

Moline reported that all utility accounts were current. One recent resident of C&L left unannounced with a small bill and was told to write off the amount since whereabouts is unknown.

Raver introduced Ordinance 538 for final reading to amend Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 205 FOWLS: RUNNING AT LARGE. Motion by Swanson, second by Mongan to adopt the amendment. Vote: Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Swanson introduced Ordinance 539 VARIANCE FEE. Mongan called for discussion. Third and final reading will take place at the April meeting.

Motion by Raver, second by Howell to adopt RESOLUTION 04-03 Special Liquor License to Doug Novak for a May 29 wedding reception. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mongan, second by Swanson to adopt RESOLUTION 04-04 for participation in NCIP for 2004. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

A letter of resignation was read from Andrew Brunsting as custodian effective March 8.

Applications for village custodian were reviewed. Applicants were Sabrina Little and Rodney Luers. Motion by Howell, second by Swanson to approve Sabrina Little as custodian at pay rate of $7.50 per hour. Vote: Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Swanson, second by Howell to waive the rental fee of the Community Building for the April 3 campaign kick-off for Mark Gustafson. Vote: Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Howell, second by Swanson to enter executive session at 8:27 p.m. to discuss personnel. Vote: Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Moton by Raver, second by Swanson to exit out of executive session at 8:57 p.m. Vote: Raver-yes, Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes; motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Leifeld, second by Swanson to increase rate of pay for John Haag by $.25 per hour retroactive to the anniversary date of hire. Vote: Swanson-yes, Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes; carried 5-0.

Motion by Howell, second by Leifeld to adjourn at 8:59 p.m. Vote: Howell-yes, Leifeld-yes, Mongan-yes, Raver-yes, Swanson-yes; motion carried 5-0.

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Nate Mongan, Chairman June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer