PROCEEDINGS – VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 12, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held October 12, 2021 at the Mead Community Building. Chairman Thorson 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 in the Wahoo Newspaper and 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 Chairman William Thorson, Trustees Jason Felty and Richard Wielage. Absent were Jason Lee and Daniel Simon. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Julie Ogden, Lola Swanson, Terry and Kylee Hickman, John Vogt, Mary Vogt, Karen and George Robertson, and Levi Durnal.
The posting of the Open Meetings Law was noted.
Motion by Felty, second by Wielage, to adopt the agenda. Vote: Felty-yes, Lee-absent, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 3-0.
Lee entered the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Thorson, second by Felty, to adjourn to a Board of Equalization Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Vote: Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 4-0.
The meeting reconvened at 6:34 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Lee introduced and motioned to waive three readings of Ordinance No. 780, Authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021. Thorson seconded the motion. Vote: Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent; motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Thorson, second by Lee, to adopt Ordinance No. 780, Authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $155,000 to finance certain improvements in Paving District No. 2018-1. Vote: Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes; motion carried 4-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 780
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PAVING BONDS, SERIES 2021, OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000 TO FINANCE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN PAVING DISTRICT NO. 2018-1 OF THE VILLAGE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE FIXING AND ESTABLISHING OF OTHER DETAILS OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE; DESIGNATING THE BONDS AS QUALIFIED TAX‑EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS; ADOPTING CERTAIN POST-ISSUANCE TAX COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The minutes of the September 14 Regular Meeting and Public Hearings (2) and September 15 Budget Hearing and Special Meeting were accepted.
Motion by Wielage, second by Thorson, to approve the Treasurer’s Report showing $896,634.44 total checking/savings balance ending September 30, 2021. Vote: Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Felty, second by Lee, to approve payment of membership dues and housing dues in the amount of $596.00 for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 to SENDD. Vote: Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Felty, second by Wielage, to approve the claims of $141,394.90 for payment. Vote: Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent; motion carried 4-0. Claims being:
| 132767 | 92West | Website Support | $89.00 |
| 676 | Anthony Gartner | Refund Utility Deposit | $150.00 |
| 132768 | Bomgaars | Trimmer, Brooms | $227.33 |
| 4708 | Bomgaars | Trimmer, Fan, Brooms | $102.29 |
| 3987 | Bomgaars | Trimmer, Fan, Brooms | $62.29 |
| 132770 | Chase Ink | Office Supplies, Library Supplies | $130.25 |
| 4709 | Chase Ink | Office Supplies | $273.90 |
| 3988 | Chase Ink | Office Supplies | $273.89 |
| 4710 | Hawkins Inc | Water Product | $1,538.59 |
| 4711 | NE Public Health Environmental Lab | Water Tests | $53.00 |
| 132771 | Nicholas Raver | Cell Phone Sep 2021 | $70.00 |
| 132772 | Petty Cash – Library | Bowl Cleaner | $10.66 |
| 132787 | Petty Cash | Postage | $3.18 |
| 4715 | Petty Cash | Postage | $16.07 |
| 3994 | Petty Cash | Postage | $3.19 |
| 96 | Village of Mead Water Fund | USDA – Reimburse Invoice – Water Project | $7,075.26 |
| 132774 | Raider-Nation Autoplex | Repairs – Tire, Bulb | $8.33 |
| 4714 | Raider-Nation Autoplex | Repairs – Tire, Bulb | $8.34 |
| 3991 | Raider-Nation Autoplex | Repairs – Tire, Bulb | $8.34 |
| 92421 | Internal Revenue Service | SS/Med/FIT Sep 2021 | $3,995.30 |
| 92321 | Matrix Trust Company | 414(h) Plan | $1,136.73 |
| 92521 | Nebraska Department of Revenue | SIT Qtr 3 2021 | $1,580.44 |
| 132788 | SENDD | Membership Dues, Housing Dues 7/1/21-6/30/22 | $198.66 |
| 4716 | SENDD | Membership Dues, Housing Dues 7/1/21-6/30/22 | $198.67 |
| 3995 | SENDD | Membership Dues, Housing Dues 7/1/21-6/30/22 | $198.67 |
| 132789 | NLK Properties LLC | Quonset #25 Rent, Electricity | $318.76 |
| 4717 | NLK Properties LLC | Quonset #25 Rent, Electricity | $318.76 |
| 3996 | NLK Properties LLC | Quonset #25 Rent, Electricity | $318.76 |
| 92721 | Kinetic Business | Telephone | $203.91 |
| 92821 | Windstream | Telephone | $248.91 |
| 92821 | Windstream | Telephone | $121.01 |
| 93021 | Windstream | Telephone | $121.01 |
| 132790 | Amazon | Library Materials, Supplies, Technology | $271.80 |
| 132791 | Wahoo-Waverly-Ashland Newspapers | Annual Subscription | $98.59 |
| 132795 | Chase Ink | Office Supplies, Library Supplies | $824.29 |
| 4720 | Chase Ink | Office Supplies | $10.55 |
| 3999 | Chase Ink | Office Supplies | $10.55 |
| 3998 | Electric Pump | Pump | $23,882.84 |
| 132793 | Lee’s Wallpaper and Painting | Install Library Back Door | $375.00 |
| 132794 | Midwest Floor Covering | Install Flooring Library | $1,569.00 |
| 4719 | Lincoln Fence Contractors | Install Perimeter Fence at Water Plant | $21,579.00 |
| 97 | Olsson | Professional Fees – Water Project 8/8 /21 – 9/11/21 | $1,458.00 |
| 132796 | Black Hills Energy | Natural Gas | $50.78 |
| 4721 | Black Hills Energy | Natural Gas | $9.00 |
| 4000 | Black Hills Energy | Natural Gas | $9.00 |
| 132797 | Chase Ink | Library Supplies, Rent Bobcat | $957.28 |
| 132798 | Daniel’s Construction | Remove and Install Culvert @ 411 E. Fourth | $150.00 |
| 4722 | Daniel’s Construction | Remove and Install Culvert @ 411 E. Fourth | $150.00 |
| 4001 | Daniel’s Construction | Remove and Install Culvert @ 411 E. Fourth | $150.00 |
| 132800 | Lee Advertising | Ad – Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent | $24.00 |
| 4723 | Lee Advertising | Ad – Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent | $24.00 |
| 4002 | Lee Advertising | Ad – Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent | $24.00 |
| 4724 | One Call Concepts | Locate Fees | $2.69 |
| 132801 | Verizon | Police Cell / Phone | $53.40 |
| 132802 | Wahoo Newspaper | Publications, Ad – Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent | $106.38 |
| 4725 | Wahoo Newspaper | Publications, Ad – Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent | $203.13 |
| 4003 | Wahoo Newspaper | Publications, Ad – Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent | $106.40 |
| 132803 | Laurie VanAckeren | Mileage – York, Omaha | $65.46 |
| 93021 | NE Dept of Revenue | Sales Tax Sep 2021 | $1,565.35 |
| 677 | Village of Mead Water Fund | Refund Interest 10/1/20 – 9/30/21 | $4.04 |
| 132804 | Frontier Cooperative | Fuel | $98.58 |
| 4726 | Frontier Cooperative | Fuel | $58.70 |
| 4004 | Frontier Cooperative | Fuel | $58.70 |
| 132805 | Frontier Cooperative | Fuel | $56.28 |
| 4727 | Frontier Cooperative | Fuel | $56.28 |
| 4005 | Frontier Cooperative | Fuel | $56.28 |
| 132806 | Inspro Insurance | Insurance – Commercial/Workmen’s Comp | $13,063.00 |
| 4728 | Inspro Insurance | Insurance – Commercial/Workmen’s Comp | $8,265.50 |
| 4006 | Inspro Insurance | Insurance – Commercial/Workmen’s Comp | $2,420.50 |
| 4729 | USDA Reserve Acct 2979411 | Asset Management Reserve Account | $20,600.00 |
| 4730 | USDA Reserve Acct 3552711 | Emergency Fund Reserve Account | $8,483.00 |
| 678 | Joy Olmstead | Refund Utilities Deposit | $150.00 |
| 679 | Lisa Siebenaler | Refund Utilities Deposit | $150.00 |
| 680 | R&K Country Store | Refund Utilities Deposit | $150.00 |
| 132808 | Miller Property & Lawn Service | Building Inspections (10) | $200.00 |
| 101721 | Matrix Trust Company | 414(h) Plan | $224.95 |
| 132815 | Omaha Public Power District | Electricity | $1,042.84 |
| 4732 | Omaha Public Power District | Electricity | $396.42 |
| 4008 | Omaha Public Power District | Electricity | $131.19 |
| Payroll Fund | $12,934.65 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Motion by Thorson, second by Lee, to approve third reading and adopt Ordinance No. 776, Required: Performance Bond. Vote: Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes; motion carried 4-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 776
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, SAUNDERS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, APPLICATION CRITERIA; FEES, DEPOSITS AND BOND REQUIREMENTS; AND ADMINISTRATION OF DEMOLITION PERMITS; TO AMEND SAID CHAPTER SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.
NEW BUSINESS:
Felty introduced and motioned to waive three readings and adopt Ordinance No. 777, Sale of 1976 John Deere F46.30 Tractor and 1985 Ford F700 Dump Flatbed Truck. Lee seconded the motion. Vote: Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 4-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 777
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA, TO CONFIRM THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PERSONAL PROPERTY, TO WIT: A) 1976 JOHN DEERE 46.30 TRACTOR AND B) 1985 FORD F700 DUMP FLATBED TRUCK, FOR THE TOTAL SUM OF A) $ 15,950.00 AND B) $1,430.00, THROUGH ACTION WITH PURPLE WAVE AUCTION TO A) BID CARD #89869 AND (B) BID CARD #200604; TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA, AND ITS CLERK, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE SALE OF THE AFORENOTED PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE BUYER.
Lee introduced and motioned to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 778, Amend Municipal Codes 5-502 and 5-509 All-terrain Vehicles and 5-601 Golf Car Vehicles. The motion was seconded by Wielage. Vote: Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 4-0.
Lee introduced and motioned to waive three readings and adopt Ordinance No. 779, Legislative Update 2021. Thorson seconded the motion. Vote: Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes; motion carried 4-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 779
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, SAUNDERS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA BY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS THERETO PURSUANT TO THE STATUTORY CHANGES MADE BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA WHICH ARE SPECIFIC AND MANDATORY AND WHICH BRING THE EFECTED SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA, INTO CONFORMANCE WITH STATE LAW.
Motion by Felty, second by Thorson, to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo to provide water and wastewater services to the village. Vote: Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes; motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Lee, second by Wielage, to release Resolution 21-08, Lien on property located at Lots 6 and 8, Block 26, Original Town Mead for payment of delinquent water/sewer invoices. Vote: Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Lee, second by Felty, to approve a bid from AWS Well Co. to abandon Well 92-1 for $4,450.00. Vote: Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Thorson, second by Felty, to approve Master Agreement Work Order #3 with Olsson for consulting services and WTP assistance. Vote: Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent; motion carried 4-0.
Discussion was held on the process to hire a Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent. Interviews will be scheduled for an October 26 special meeting of the board.
UNSCHEDULED GUEST:
Karen Robertson inquired as to the party responsible for payment of paving the intersection at First and Oak Streets. She was told that was not a part of the assessments to homeowners.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
The minutes of the September 27 Regular Meeting and Building Permit 21-22 to Mark and Lora Koelmel, 715 S. Vine Street to construct a garden shed were accepted.
Motion by Lee, second by Thorson, to approve a building permit to Ray Kucera to install an irrigation well at Bal E ½ SE 26-15-8, Mead. Vote: Wielage-yes, Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes; motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Wielage, second by Thorson, to permit six-month extensions on the following building permits: 20-10 Scott Morin – construct deck; 20-14 Security Fence – erect sign; 20-15 Thomas Ellis – construct fence; 21-03 Greg and Laura Clark – move house in and construct garage; and void Building Permit 21-12 Chandler Sorensen – construct shed and Demolition Permit 21-13 Chandler Sorensen – burn barn. Vote: Felty-yes, Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 4-0.
CLERK REPORT:
Moline reported the accountants are in-house completing the October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 audit and the Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for January 9, 2022 at Euro Bistro.
Motion by Lee, second by Felty, to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Vote: Lee-yes, Simon-absent, Thorson-yes, Wielage-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 4-0.
William Thorson, Chairman
June Moline, Clerk