PROCEEDINGS – VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 14, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, NE was held November 14, 2017 at the Village Office. Chairman Havelka 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 the Chairman and 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 Shawn Havelka; Trustees Jason Felty, Richard Wielage and Rod Wimer. Absent was Trustee Gary Guyle. Also present were Clerk June Moline, Utility/Maintenance Superintendent Nick Raver and Police Chief Jerry Carlson. Guest was Ed Schroeder.
The posting of the Open Meetings Law was noted.
Motion by Havelka, second by Wimer to adopt the agenda. Vote: Felty-yes, Guyle-absent, Havelka-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes; motion carried 4-0.
The minutes of the October 10 Regular Meeting, October 26 Special Meeting and October 26 Public Hearing were accepted as presented.
Guyle entered the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Motion by Havelka, second by Wielage to approve the Treasurer’s Report showing $631,535.95 total checking/savings balance ending October 31, 2017. Vote: Havelka-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer- yes, Felty-yes, Guyle-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Guyle, second by Wielage to approve payment of Certificate #1 to Grosch Irrigation for $45,465.43 for construction of test/production wells. Vote: Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Felty-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes; motion carried 5-0. (This claim is included in the claims report.)
Motion by Havelka, second by Wielage to approve the claims of $125,014.49 for payment. Vote: Wimer-yes, Felty-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Wimer-yes; motion carried 5-0. Claims being:
130780
Post Office
Stamps
$49.00
3814
Post Office
Stamps
$49.00
3283
Post Office
Stamps
$49.00
130792
Matrix Trust Co
414(h) Plan
$391.50
3284
NMC
Extended Warranty 262D Caterpillar
$1,325.00
3817
Olsson Associates
Professional Services Water Supply
$650.11
166
Bank of Mead
Loan 3595 – Benal Land
$25,054.74
130805
Village of Mead
Transfer Gen Fd to Debt Service Fd
$20,000.00
3818
NE Public Health Env Lab
Water Tests
$91.00
130793
S & W Fence Inc
Repairs Softball Field Fence in Park
$2,132.00
130794
Menards – Elkhorn
Plant Supplies, Repairs
$54.31
3819
Menards – Elkhorn
Plant Supplies
$8.52
3285
Menards – Elkhorn
Dish Soap
$5.96
3820
Nicholas Raver
Cell Phone Oct 2017
$40.00
130795
Michael Frederick
Library Material
$25.00
3821
Petty Cash
Postage
$6.59
130796
Amazon
Library, Program Materials, Training
$336.12
3286
Mead Public Schools
Newsletter – Oct, Nov 2017
$8.28
130803
Mead Public Schools
Liquor License – G&L Cafe
$250.00
130802
Matrix Trust Co
414(h) Plan
$412.77
102617
IRS
SS/Med/FIT Oct 2017
$2,161.54
102717
Windstream
Telephone
$239.96
102817
Windstream
Telephone
$114.81
102917
Windstream
Telephone
$114.81
130804
Black Hills Energy
Natural Gas
$38.70
3824
Black Hills Energy
Natural Gas
$6.02
3288
Black Hills Energy
Natural Gas
$6.02
130806
Chase Card Services
Library Materials, Supplies, Technology
$394.44
3825
Chase Card Services
Meeting Expense – Utility Supt.
$303.53
3289
Chase Card Services
Office Supplies
$26.82
3826
Country Store
Batteries
$5.69
130807
Petty Cash – Library
Postage, Office Supplies
$25.83
130808
Konecky Oil
Fuel, Repairs
$316.79
3827
Konecky Oil
Fuel
$76.59
3290
Konecky Oil
Fuel
$76.58
3828
One Call Concepts
Locate Fee
$5.25
130809
OfficeNet
Office Supplies
$80.39
3829
OfficeNet
Office Supplies
$85.42
3291
OfficeNet
Office Supplies
$85.42
130810
Edward Schroeder
Audit Y/E 9/30/17
$2,930.00
3830
Edward Schroeder
Audit Y/E 9/30/17
$1,140.00
3292
Edward Schroeder
Audit Y/E 9/30/17
$1,140.00
130811
Verizon
Police Cell
$59.76
3831
Grosch Irrigation Co
Test / Production Wells #1
$45,465.43
110617
Wex Bank
Fuel – Police Cruiser
$18.39
130812
Constellation Energy
Natural Gas
$15.11
3832
Hawkins Inc
Water Product
$731.80
130813
OPPD
Electricity
$1,240.42
3833
OPPD
Electricity
$234.29
3293
OPPD
Electricity
$176.68
3294
Wahoo Newspaper
Publications
$110.66
110717
NE Dept of Revenue
Sales Tax Oct 2017
$915.65
3834
NE Public Health Env Lab
Grade II Water Operator License
$28.75
130819
Matrix Trust Co
414(h) Plan
$412.77
3837
Olsson Associates
Professional Services Water Supply
$5,137.92
130820
City of Wahoo
Spraying Mosquitos 2017 (1)
$100.00
3838
City of Wahoo
Spraying Mosquitos 2017 (1)
$100.00
3295
City of Wahoo
Spraying Mosquitos 2017 (1)
$100.00
Payroll Fund
$9,853.35
SCHEDULED GUEST: Ed Schroder
Village Accountant Ed Schroeder presented the October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 Audit Report. He noted cash was down 11%, expenses down 10%, and the only area over in the budget was the park fund due to repairs to the park restrooms. He suggested using the construction loan dollars from First National Bank for the water project prior to cashing in the water CD’s. Also discussed was the difference in street fund dollars vs the amount indicated on the One and Six Year Street Plan.
Motion by Felty, second by Wielage to approve the Audit Report for October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Vote: Felty-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes; motion carried 5-0.
POLICE / ZONING ADMINISTRATOR / NUISANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT: Jerry Carlson
Carlson presented the Monthly Police Report and reviewed the two nuisance abatements currently in place. The abatement at 522 S. Vine Street is improving with 20% remaining to be removed. The homeowner indicated the project would be completed by Saturday, November 18, 2017. If not, Carlson will issue a second ticket to the homeowner. The homeowner at 620 S. Elm Street indicated he will have the abatement completed with the removal of an appliance and brush pile by Friday, November 17, 2017. If the items are not removed by the date indicated a ticket will be issued to the party. A nuisance violation at 204 W. Eighth Street, Lot #7 was reviewed.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Nick Raver
Raver reported a delinquent water bill, concern of a well and concerns by the engineer of a pond located at 320 W. First Street that needs to be drained as there can be no standing water within the guidelines of the water project. The Fire Department is scheduled to burn the house at 419 S. Vine Street on November 18.
Motion by Wimer, second by Guyle to abandon a test well used for the water project and Well #69-1 which is located at the park. Vote: Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Felty-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Discussion was held on the shut-off process of delinquent water / sewer accounts.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The minutes of the October 23 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing and Permits were accepted. Permits being: Building Permit 17-19, Angela Siske – Construct a Post Barn / Garage and Demolition Permit 17-20, Don Anderson – Demolish House at 419 S. Vine St.
Motion by Wielage, second by Guyle to table action on amending the zoning regulations. The board would like further discussion with the Planning Commission as to their recommendations. Vote: Havelka-yes, Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Felty-yes, Guyle-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Havelka, second by Guyle to waive the penalty fee to Lee Feldhaus for removing two trailers and placing two replacement trailers at C&L Villa prior to application and approval of the Planning Commission. Vote: Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Felty-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes; motion carried 5-0.
CLERK REPORT:
Moline noted the Appreciation Dinner for board members, employees and their spouses/guests will be held Sunday, January 7, 2018 at G&L Café.
NEW BUSINESS:
A report from DEQ on the October 1 inspection of the dumpsite was reviewed.
Havelka introduced, motioned to waive three readings and adopt Resolution 17-15, Nuisance Abatement on property described as Andy’s Mobile Home Park 7 Mead 1980 14 X 70 Nova, Anderson and Carlson’s Addition to Mead, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska also known as 204 West Eighth Street, Lot #7, Mead, NE. The motion was seconded by Wimer. Vote: Wimer-yes, Felty-yes, Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes, Wielage-yes; motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION No. 17-15
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, in Regular Session assembled at the Village Office in Mead, Nebraska on this 14th day of November, 2017, hereby make the following findings:
WHEREAS, the Nuisance Officer has presented a report setting forth alleged nuisance violations on property legally described as: Andy’s Mobile Home Park 7 Mead 1980 14 X 70 Nova, Anderson and Carlson’s Addition to Mead, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska and known as 204 West Eighth Street, Lot #7, Mead, Nebraska, which is located within its village limits and within its zoning jurisdiction, identifying that in his opinion a nuisance exists as defined by Village Ordinance; said report contains photographs and other evidence pertinent to the situation, and the report was presented at a regular meeting for confirmation that a nuisance exists, a copy of said report is attached hereto.
Motion by Guyle, second by Wimer to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. Vote: Wielage-yes, Wimer-yes, Felty-yes; Guyle-yes, Havelka-yes; motion carried 5-0.
Shawn Havelka, Chairman
June Moline, Clerk