PROCEEDINGS – VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 12, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held November 12, 2024 at the Village Office. Chairman Thorson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 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 all members of the Board of Trustees. All proceedings were held while the convened meeting was open to the public. Answering roll call were Board Chairman William Thorson and Trustees Jason Felty, Jason Lee, Daniel Simon, and Richard Wielage. Also present was Clerk June Moline. Guests were Lisa Flesner, Kylee Hickman, Lindsay Conti, Richard LaCroix, and Adam Wimer.
The posting of the Open Meetings Law was noted.
Motion by Lee, second by Wielage, to adopt the agenda. Vote: Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-yes, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 5-0.
The minutes of the October 8 Regular Meeting were accepted.
Motion by Thorson, second by Felty, to approve the Treasurer’s Report showing $1,382,827.48 total checking/savings balance ending October 31. Vote: Lee-yes, Simon-yes, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Felty, second by Wielage, to approve Pay Application #5 to ME Collins for street construction in the amount of $69,181.94. Vote: Simon-yes, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Simon, second by Wielage, to approve the claims of $124,586.60 for payment. Vote: Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-yes; motion carried 5-0. Claims being:
| 749 | Heather Hartgrave | Reimburse Utilities Deposit | $150.00 |
| 134267 | Nationwide | Bond Chairman | $100.00 |
| 5422 | Shannon Luetkenhaus | Cell Phone Nov 2024 | $105.00 |
| 101724 | Matrix Trust Company | 414(h) Plan | $503.09 |
| 134275 | Petty Cash | Office Supplies, Cleaning Supplies | $7.10 |
| 5425 | Petty Cash | Office Supplies, Cleaning Supplies | $7.10 |
| 4490 | Petty Cash | Office Supplies, Cleaning Supplies | $7.10 |
| 101824 | Kinetic Business | Telephone | $233.68 |
| 5426 | NE Public Health Env Lab | Water Tests | $252.00 |
| 134276 | Mead Public Schools | Liquor License – Mead Me At The Goat | $300.00 |
| 5430 | G & G Backhoe | Replace Hydrant, Additional Parts | $13,271.26 |
| 5428 | USA Fuel Trailers | Fuel Trailer | $3,250.00 |
| 4491 | USA Fuel Trailers | Fuel Trailer | $3,250.00 |
| 5429 | Core and Main | Charger Link | $78.74 |
| 4493 | Core and Main | Charger Link | $74.63 |
| 3 | Working Cat Project | Cat Project | $2,036.00 |
| 101424 | Chase Ink | Website, Software, Fuel, Library Supplies, Water | $716.60 |
| 101524 | Chase Ink | Supplies, Fuel | $53.69 |
| 101624 | Chase Ink | Supplies, Publication, Fuel | $165.46 |
| 101824 | Windstream | Telephone | $277.61 |
| 101924 | Windstream | Telephone | $150.20 |
| 102024 | Windstream | Telephone | $150.20 |
| 102124 | Black Hills Energy | Natural Gas | $64.72 |
| 102224 | Black Hills Energy | Natural Gas | $54.55 |
| 102324 | Black Hills Energy | Natural Gas | $10.87 |
| 134278 | J. P. Cooke Co. | Pet Licenses 2025 | $74.50 |
| 134279 | Thiele Geotech Inc | Geotech First/Pine Streets | $1,237.00 |
| 5431 | Wahoo Utilities | Contracted Services Sep 2024 | $165.22 |
| 134280 | Eakes Office Solutions | Office Supplies | $80.84 |
| 5432 | Eakes Office Solutions | Office Supplies | $40.42 |
| 4494 | Eakes Office Solutions | Office Supplies | $40.42 |
| 5433 | Simons Home Store | Parts Hydrant | $92.96 |
| 5434 | Core and Main | Radio Read Battery | $86.41 |
| 4495 | Core and Main | Radio Read Battery | $81.88 |
| 134281 | Marsh McLennan Agency | Insurance Fuel Trailer | $24.00 |
| 103024 | Matrix Trust Company | 414(h) Plan | $468.59 |
| 103124 | Internal Revenue Service | SS/Med/FIT Oct 2024 | $3,308.20 |
| 134284 | Petty Cash – Library | Postage | $9.37 |
| 5437 | One Call Concepts | Locate Fees | $4.38 |
| 134285 | Konecky Oil Co | Fuel | $67.68 |
| 5438 | Konecky Oil Co | Fuel | $67.67 |
| 4496 | Konecky Oil Co | Fuel | $67.67 |
| 134286 | 101 Service & Repair | Repairs Tractor | $271.66 |
| 5439 | 101 Service & Repair | Repairs Tractor | $271.65 |
| 4497 | 101 Service & Repair | Repairs Tractor | $271.65 |
| 134287 | Big Red Home Improvement | Steel Plates Dugout Roofs | $60.00 |
| 134288 | Mead Lawn and Hay LLC | Building Inspections (12), Zoning Administrator (4) | $400.00 |
| 134289 | ME Collins Contracting Co | First & Pine Street Project 10/1/24 – 10/31/24 | $69,181.94 |
| 5440 | Hawkins Inc | Water Product | $329.25 |
| 110624 | NE Dept of Revenue | Sales Tax Oct 2024 | $1,017.60 |
| 110724 | Omaha Public Power District | Electricity | $1,074.51 |
| 110824 | Omaha Public Power District | Electricity | $540.72 |
| 110924 | Omaha Public Power District | Electricity | $138.73 |
| 111824 | Constellation | Natural Gas | $5.83 |
| 134290 | JEO Consulting Group Inc | Engineering First/Pine St Project through 10/4/24 | $11,765.75 |
| Payroll Fund | $8,070.50 |
SCHEDULED GUEST
Village Accountant Lisa Flesner presented the October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 Audit Report. Noted were cash gains on the Financial Output Graph, Fund Balances, Cash on Hand were all up, Fund Gains and Losses, Expenditures, Debt Service, and Loans. Overall, she felt it was a very successful year.
Motion by Thorson, second by Lee, to approve the October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 Audit Report. Vote: Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-yes; motion carried 5-0
UTILITIES/MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – Shannon Luetkenhaus
A written report was submitted by Luetkenhaus indicating daily work at the water treatment plant, completion of the Lead/Copper Inventory to NDEE, Scada issues, installed new gauge at the water treatment plant, winterized park equipment, and wastewater concerns. She has submitted an application for a grant to purchase three Radar Speed Signals.
LIBRARY REPORT
The minutes of the November 5 Library Board Meeting were accepted. The resignation of Sara Else from the board was noted.
CLERK REPORT – June Moline
Moline reported a concern from a resident as to policy of chickens being housed within village limits and a request from a resident for construction of a park on the south side of Mead. The board indicated there is not a lot available to purchase for a park.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Simon, second by Lee, to approve Change Order #3 to M.E. Collins Contracting Co. to adjust quantities for those actually installed including a found sanitary sewer service clean out on Pine Street, adjustment of area inlet by a drivway. Vote: Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-yes, Thorson-yes; motion carried 5-0. Discussion was held on timing to reseed Pine Street.
Thorson introduced and motioned to suspend statutory rules in regard to passage and adoption of ordinances for Ordinance No. 837. Second was by Simon. Vote: Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-yes, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Felty, second by Lee, to adopt Ordinance No. 837, Set wage for newly appointed Library Aide. Vote: Lee-yes, Simon-yes, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Thorson, second by Lee, to approve KENO application from D&H Meadery DBA The Goat. Vote: Simon-yes, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Discussion was held on activities with the Working Cat Project. Upon discussion with Kathy Robertson, Thorson indicated she was gathering information on a possible grant for the project.
The police position currently stands as is.
A letter from JEO was read seeking appointment as the village engineer for 2025.
Discussion was held on an issue with the grinder at the wastewater facility and purchase of a radar gun for the police department.
SCHEDULED GUEST
Lindsay Conti presented a concern with vehicles speeding on First Street. She felt an option would be placement of speed bumps (which our engineer does not recommend). Thorson indicated that Luetkenhaus has submitted a grant for three Radar Speed Signals with two being placed at the east and west entrances onto the street. A third Radar Speed Signal will be placed along Eighth Street. The board agreed that speed limit signs will also be placed along the street.
Motion by Lee, second by Wielage to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Vote: Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-yes, Thorson-yes; motion carried 5-0.
William Thorson, Chairman
June Moline, Clerk