PROCEEDINGS – VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

September 9, 2014

 

A Regular Meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held September 9, 2014 at the Village Office.  Chairman Guyle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Notice of the meeting was provided in advance thereof by posting notice at the Bank of Mead, U.S. Post Office and the Village Office as shown by the certificate of posting notice attached to these minutes.  Advance notice was also provided to 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 Gary Guyle; Trustees Shawn Havelka, Adam Miller, Richard Wielage and Rod Wimer. Also present were Clerk June Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Nick Raver and Police Chief Jerry Carlson.  Guests present were Dalene Selko and John Trecek.

 

The posting of the Open Meetings Law was noted.

 

Motion by Wielage, second by Wimer to adopt the agenda.  Vote: Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Miller-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes; motion carried 5-0.

 

The minutes of the August 12 Regular Meeting, Budget Workshop and Public Hearing stood approved as presented.

 

Motion by Miller, second by Wielage to approve the Treasurer’s Report showing $642,878.21 total checking/savings balance ending August 31, 2014.  Vote: Havelka-yes, Miller-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Guyle-yes; motion carried 5-0. 

 

Motion by Miller, second by Havelka to approve the claims of $27,728.19 for payment.  Vote:  Miller-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes; motion carried 5-0. Claims being:

  

3105

HD Supply Waterworks

Pits

$1,351.00

2704

Olsson Associates

Professional Fees – Wastewater Lagoons

$206.37

129142

Post Office

Stamps

$49.00

3106

Post Office

Stamps

$49.00

2705

Post Office

Stamps

$49.00

3107

Water Engineering Inc

Water Product

$315.52

129143

OfficeNet

Office Supplies, Cleaning Supplies

$78.22

3108

OfficeNet

Office Supplies

$73.87

2706

OfficeNet

Office Supplies

$73.87

3109

NE Public Health Env Lab

Water Tests

$395.00

129157

Amazon

Library Materials

$123.43

129158

Bomgaars

Grinder / Bit

$25.66

3110

Bomgaars

Grinder / Bit

$25.66

2708

Bomgaars

Grinder / Bit / Repairs

$45.73

129156

MG Trust Co

TPA 000362

$334.01

82214

Internal Revenue Service

47-6006274

$2,085.86

3111

Sensus Metering Systems

System Support 10/24/14 to 10/24/15

$785.17

2709

Sensus Metering Systems

System Support 10/24/14 to 10/24/15

$785.17

2711

Mead Public Schools

Newsletter – Sep 2014

$5.59

129159

NE Dept of Revenue

NE Waste Reduction/Recycling Fee 7/1/14-6/30/15

$25.00

129160

Petty Cash

Park Supplies

$51.36

3112

Petty Cash

Postage

$1.61

2712

Petty Cash

Postage

$1.82

129161

Black Hills Energy

Natural Gas

$31.04

3113

Black Hills Energy

Natural Gas

$5.17

2713

Black Hills Energy

Natural Gas

$5.17

157

Bank of Mead

Loan #3591  – Hydraulic Hammer, Mower, Tar Machine

$6,899.15

3114

One Call Concepts

Locate Fee

$3.35

129162

Chase Bank

Web Subscription, Repairs Picnic Tables

$928.06

129163

Edward Schroeder

Prepare Budget year ending 9/30/15

$825.00

3116

Edward Schroeder

Prepare Budget year ending 9/30/15

$337.00

2714

Edward Schroeder

Prepare Budget year ending 9/30/15

$337.00

129164

Konecky Oil

Fuel, Repairs

$162.84

3115

Konecky Oil

Fuel, Repairs

$58.66

2715

Konecky Oil

Fuel, Repairs

$58.66

129165

Mead Public Schools

Mulch – Library

$42.00

129166

Miller Property

Building Inspections

$380.00

129167

Wex Bank

VOID: Fuel – Police Cruiser

$0.00

129168

Windstream

Telephone

$193.11

3117

Windstream

Telelphone

$102.76

2716

Windstream

Telephone

$102.76

129177

MG Trust Co

TPA 000362

$334.01

129178

Frontier Coop

Fuel

$86.45

3118

Frontier Coop

Fuel

$86.46

2717

Frontier Coop

Fuel

$86.46

90514

NE Dept of Revenue

Sales Tax  Aug 2014

$963.33

129179

OPPD

Electricity

$1,313.14

3119

OPPD

Electricity

$303.26

2718

OPPD

Electricity

$397.25

129180

Petty Cash – Library

Postage

$6.99

129181

Verizon

Police Cell

$66.16

129182

Post Office

Postage – Frontier Coop Rezoning

$54.00

3120

Wahoo Newspaper

Publications

$143.09

Payroll Fund

$6,478.94

 

Motion by Miller, second by Wielage to adjourn to a Budget Workshop at 6:05 p.m.  Vote:  Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Miller-yes; motion carried 5-0.

 

The board returned to Regular Session at 6:10 p.m. 

 

SCHEDULED GUESTS: 

Dalene Selko, representing the Mead Days Committee, presented a proposal to place a 6’ chain-link fence at the park as a safety concern and required fencing during Mead Days.  Three options were submitted for the project.  Option 1 calls for 120’ of fence from third base to the outfield sideline fence with one double swing gate at a cost of $2,990.00.  Option 2 plus Option 1 is to install an additional 245’ of fence on the north side of the playground area and the west side from the northwest corner of the playground to the northwest corner of the pavilion at a cost of $5,950.00.  Option 3 plus Options 1 and 2 calls for an additional 95’ of fence running along the west side of the pavilion from the northwest corner of the pavilion to the southwest corner of the pavilion at a cost of $7,061.00.  She stated the committee plans to contribute $2,500.00 toward the project.  A request for improvement tax money dollars from the Wahoo Chamber of Commerce has been submitted.  She asked that the village consider contributing toward the project.  A request for support will also be addressed to the Mead Fire Department.  The board approved the first two options and will consider financial support at the October meeting.

 

John Trecek, Ameritas, was present to discuss financing with BAN dollars for the land purchase dispute if necessary. 

 

UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: 

Raver reported on equipment needs and completion of maintenance of the ditch along First Street.  He will attend an auction on September 13 to possibly purchase a tractor and shredder.  Several board members indicated they will also attend. 

 

POLICE REPORT: 

The Monthly Police Report was presented.  Discussion was held on concerns at Wild West Trading Post.   Carlson is to address the concerns of parking the RV as living premises on the grounds and need for a working septic tank with Mr. Gonzales.

 

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:    

The minutes of the August 25 Regular Meeting and Building Permit 14-12 to Terry Miller to erect a fence were reviewed.

 

LIBRARY REPORT:

The minutes of the August 20 Library Board Meeting were reviewed.  The annual evaluation and $.25 per hour wage increase for the Library Aide was noted. 

 

Motion by Miller, second by Wimer to approve Mary Laughlin as a member of the Library Board.  Vote:  Wimer-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Miller-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 5-0.

 

CLERK REPORT:  

Moline reported meter maintenance needs, receipt of a check for sale of alfalfa at the lagoon site, receipt of hardware to upgrade two picnic tables and Accountant Ed Schroeder will be onsite October 7, 13 and 14 to complete the audit.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Noted was receipt of restitution and accompanying letter for damages to the storage shed at the softball field.

 

Motion by Wimer, second by Wielage to adjourn at 7:36 p.m.  Vote:  Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Miller-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes; motion carried 5-0.