Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 8, Issue 1 – JANUARY 2011
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met November 23 at 5:30 p.m. for a Public Hearing. Present were Chairperson Raver and Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier and Mayfield. Absent was Swanson. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guest present was Linda Malik.
Malik requested a Conditional Use Permit on a temporary basis to place a 23’ trailer on property owned by James and Linda Malik at 218 S. Elm St.
Action was taken to approve Ord. 609 for a Conditional Use Permit to James and Linda Malik to place the trailer at 218 S. Elm St. for three months.
The hearing adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Dec. 14 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Absent was Feldhaus. Taking the Oath of Office were Mayfield, Miller & Wielage. Raver was elected Chairperson. The following appointments were approved: Police Chief-Jerry Carlson; Clerk/Treasurer-June Moline; Utility/Maintenance/Street Supt.-Nick Raver; Librarian-Vera Kuhr; Attorney-Curt Bromm/Loren Lindahl; Street Supt.-Julie Ogden; Engineer-JEO Consulting Group; Accountant-Ed Schroeder; Official Depository-Bank of Mead; Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper; 401K Administrator-Ameritas. Action approved was method of posting of meetings; Halbmaier and Mayfield to the Common Facility Board; Police Chief Carlson, A. Raver and Mary Miller to the Municipal Board of Health; Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller, Wielage and Planning Commission Chair to Board of Adjustments. A. Raver serves as Alternate on the Board of Adjustments.
Randy Robeson, Frontier Co-op, presented previously approved permits to construct a grain bin, remove propane tanks and saddles and relocate two tanks and saddles that previously housed anhydrous ammonia. A request in the near future will be presented to fill the two tanks with propane. Drainage concerns that come with this project were discussed.
Bob Sleight and Mike Petrus with the NE Fire Marshall’s office remarked on the proposal to locate two propane tanks at the location in the future.
Burneil Ecklund expressed drainage, trees, and fencing concerns at the dump.
N. Raver reported testing for water/sewer certifications; concerns at the wellhouse and sewer plant; requested a dumpster for metal products; brought a request from Ashley Guyle to purchase playground equipment with donated funds; and ceiling tiles and roof leak at the Community Building.
Moline reported roof replacement estimate for the library, 2011 unemployment tax rate, meter concerns and Christmas dinner.
Reports were presented for the police department, Planning Commission and Library.
The following action took place: Adopt Ord. 607; Trees on third reading; second reading of Ord. 608; Bar Hours; purchase $50.00 gift certificates to outgoing Trustees Feldhaus and Swanson; purchase a 10-year, $50,000.00 life insurance policy through Genworth for N. Raver; approve Steve Kadavy as Alternate on the Planning Commission; approve a $.50 hour wage increase and $500.00 Savings Bond to Librarian Vera Kuhr.
Discussion was provided from SENDD regarding funding possibilities for a Drainage Study; village recycling, utility billing procedure and account shut off.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED METAL
The Village Board of Trustees approved placing a dumpster to dispose of metal products by community residents. The dumpster is located at the dumpsite and is available only during regular dump hours. Only specific items are permitted at a fee of $2.00 per dump. Any questions, please contact Maintenance Superintendent Nick Raver.
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES
Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St.), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day. All vehicles must be removed promptly from the designated “Snow Emergency Route” that is marked by signs.
On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.
Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC
Steve Kadavy has agreed to serve on the Mead Planning Commission. Welcome!
Public Hearings will be held on January 10 at 7:30 p.m. by the Planning Commission and January 11 at 6:05 p.m. by the Board of Trustees. A request for a Conditional Use Permit from Frontier Co-op will be addressed to relocate two tanks formerly housing anhydrous ammonia at Frontier Co-op and fill with propane. The tank currently housing propane will be removed from the site.
The Trustees adopted on third reading, Ordinance 607 requiring all tree branches overhanging 14” from the ground surface to be trimmed by the homeowner.
Third reading will be heard at the January 11 meeting to amend bar closing hours to 2:00 a.m.
TO BE SIX AGAIN!
A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, watching his wife, who was looking at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked what she’d like to have for her birthday. “I’d like to be six again”, she replied, still looking in the mirror ..
On the morning of her Birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of Lucky Charms, and then took her to Six Flags theme park. What a day! He put her on every ride in the park; the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming Roller Coaster, everything there was.
Five hours later they staggered out of the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down. He then took her to a McDonald’s where he ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a chocolate shake.
Then it was off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and her favorite candy, M&M’s. What a fabulous adventure!
Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted.
He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, “Well Dear, what was it like being six again?”
Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. “I meant my dress size!”
Church Services
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - January 15, 10:00 -11:00 am
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
PRIMETIMERS - January 13, Noon - Potluck and fellowship
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ALMA
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 9 pm
Christmas Day Eucharist Julotta - 6 am
followed by egg coffee and rusks
Mead Covenant Church
Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
JANUARY 13th
Community Building Update
Improvement projects at the Community Building were recently completed. The projects were partially funded with energy grant dollars to allow the improvements The building has new light fixtures, air conditioners and furnaces. Call the Village Office if you’re looking to rent the building for a future event.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Take a Stand – your Mead Community Group has recently been instrumental in helping to sponsor an ad campaign targeted at some of the problems of inappropriate alcohol consumption.
The community group has received federal block grant funding through Region V Systems and has used some of that money to partner with other area coalitions in running some ads in eastern and southeastern Nebraska community papers.
The ads are: Take a Stand – between your kids and alcohol (Kids who begin drinking before the age of 15 are six times more likely to become alcoholics.)
Take a Stand - between your friend and one too many. (Binge drinkers are 14 times more likely to drive under the influence of alcohol.)
Take a Stand - between your friend and the wheel. (Every 45 minutes, a drunk driver kills someone.)
Your community group is concerned about the health and safety of the families in Mead. Responsible alcohol consumption is one way to avoid negative consequences. So.....don't be afraid to Take a Stand! Get involved in the Mead Community Group and help others make healthy choices.
For more information see www.TakeAStandNE.org
MCG 40 Developmental Assets Tip of the Month
Boundaries and Expectations – Young people need to know what is expected of them and whether activities and behaviors are “in bounds” or “out of bounds.”
Asset #6 – Family Boundaries – Learn who your children's friends are, then invite their parents to form a “parent network” with you. Agree that children will not be allowed to hold or attend parties without adult supervision. Make your home an inviting place for your kids and their friends. When they're home, you know where they are!
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net
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Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Adam Miller, Trustee
Richard Wielage, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board:
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm:
Monday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board:
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue:
Monday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Newsletter November 2010
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
Volume 7, Issue 11
NOVEMBER 2010
Mead Board of Trustees Meet
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chair Raver and Trustees Feldhaus and Halbmaier. Absent were Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dalene Selko, John Trouba, Patty Knott, Inez Rodriquez, Colleen Morrissey, Mike Coyle, Shane Mapes and Andrea Elworth.
GUESTS: Colleen Morrissey & Patty Knott expressed concerns of drainage onto their properties.
Dalene Selko reported the purchase of trees and benches at the park by the Mead Days Committee. She also requested replacement of the waterline at 222 W. First St. The waterline replacement was approved.
The board entered a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. John Trouba, SENDD, presented an application for CDBG funds for a Street Study. The total cost of the project would be $30,000.00 with grant dollars being $22,300.00 and village share $7,700.00. He also reported continuing work on the Water Study and housing concerns. The hearing adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
The following action was approved regarding the Street Study: Application to seek DCBG funds of $30,000.00 for the study; Resolution 10-18 authorizing the Chief Elected Official to sign an Application for CDBG Funds; Applicant’s Statement of Assurances and Certifications; Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan; and Citizen’s Participation Plan.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: N. Raver reported issues at the wastewater plant; near completion of the new wellhouse; street repairs; completion of crosswalk painting; receipt of snowplow and listing of old snowplow on Craig’s List. The condition of the concrete sinking along Eighth St. at the southwest entry into Mead was discussed. A request to store old bookshelves from the library at the quonset was denied.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly police report was presented.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported completion of the audit; communication with UPRR concerning a train recently blocking three streets for an extended period of time and acknowledgment of amendment to the Community Bldg. Grant Retrofits. The annual Christmas Party was discussed.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: A Permit was issued to Ken Robinson to construct a garage.
LIBRARY REPORT: The October 6 agenda was noted.
Action was taken to authorize Attorney Lindahl to execute a Joint Stipulation Agreement on behalf of the Village for E3 BioFuels-Mead; accepted first reading of Ord. 607, Municipal Property, Overhanging Trees; approved Resolution 10-19, Loan from the Bank of Mead to purchase a snowplow, shelves for the library and construction of the wellhouse.
Discussion was held on financing the recycling program, delinquent utility account, fire siren grant approval, dump concern, camper parking and accepted the resignation of Crystal Hass as custodian.
The board entered executive session at 8:25 p.m. to evaluate the Library Assistant. The board returned to regular session at 8:31 p.m.
A $.75 per hour wage increase was awarded to Pat Miller, Library Assistant.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
SAUNDERS COUNTYWIDE HOMEOWNER’S REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The Southeast Nebraska Affordable Housing Council (SENAHC) wants to help you fix up your home with grant funding available through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
This program is available to homeowners in Saunders County that meet the household income and family size requirements. Financial assistance is available up to $24,000 in assistance. There are three levels of assistance with different payback - Conditional Grant, Deferred Loan and 0% Interest Loan.
Applications are DUE NOVEMBER 15, 2010 and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are depleted. Request an application online @ www.sendd.org. For more information contact Emily Bausch, SENDD, 2631 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510-1398, Phone 402-475-2560 or Email - ebausch@sendd.org. Application forms and information are also available at the Village Office.
ELIGIBLE REPAIRS are Structural (foundation, roof, etc.); Mechanical (furnace & water heater); Plumbing; Weatherization (windows, doors & insulation); General Maintenance (kitchens, bathrooms, etc.); Handicapped Accessibility (ramps, bathroom fixtures, etc.); Relieve Overcrowding; Safety & code deficiencies.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS NOVEMBER 7
The Village Office will be closed November 25 & 26 for Thanksgiving
FOUND -
A bicycle has been turned into the Village Office. Please contact Police Chief Carlson at 624-2056 or the Village Office at 624-2495 to claim.
FOR HIRE - CUSTODIAN
The Village of Mead is taking applications for a custodian. Duties to include cleaning the village offices, Community Building and restrooms on a seasonal basis at the Mead Park, softball field and baseball field.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply at the Village Office during normal business hours Monday - Friday.
The Village of Mead is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate on race, sex, origin or creed.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, November 13 from 10 –11 a.m. at Alma Lutheran Church. It’s free, come and help yourself to rolls, bagels and bread.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month) NOVEMBER 11
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net
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Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
UPDATE FROM THE VILLAGE OFFICE . . .
Projects that are being undertaken at the present time by the Village of Mead is :
Energy Grant for replacement of lighting fixtures, furnaces and air conditioning units at the Community Building. Total cost of the project is $22,894.00, with the grant covering $18,315.20 with the village share being $4,578.80.
A Water Study is being conducted at a cost of $23,500.00. CDBG funding covers $18,000.00 and $5,500.00 cost to the village.
Street Study financed with CDBG funds at a cost of $30,000.00. CDBG funding share is $22,300.00 and the village share is $7,700.00.
We have received a $10,370.28 grant from SENDD for a new emergency siren. Grant dollars received will be $7,777.71 and the village contribution will be $2,592.57
WINTER DUMP HOURS
Dump hours are changing for the winter months effective November 1 through April 30. The dump will be open on the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY FROM 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
The dump is open to residents only with a fee of $2.00 per load.
PARK IMPROVEMENTS RECEIVED
The Mead Ball Association and Mead Days Committee are proud to announce that the following items have been purchased for the Village of Mead and Mead Public Schools.
Items purchased include two new blue benches for the park, replace tree at the park and two new trees on school grounds, and purchased new volleyball nets.
With our great community support through Mead Days, we were able to make these improvements to our community. Thanks again for everyone who attended and/or donated to Mead Days 2010. We are looking forward to bringing our community another great fun filled family weekend. Mark you calendars June 17-19, 2011.
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES
As winter weather approaches, Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St.), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day. All vehicles must be removed promptly from the designated “Snow Emergency Route” that is marked by signs.
On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.
Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
Snow Emergency Route
Snow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.
Signs are posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during snow accumulation. No parking on side streets is also encouraged to aid in snow removal in a timely fashion.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Article of the Month
Inhalants? Not my child!
As parents and grandparents we often think that our children couldn't possibly be involved in some of the bad behaviors we hear about in the media. The fact is, no one is immune, and the more we know and are willing to talk about, the better our chances of protecting our families and community members. Inhalants are one of these topics. So let's learn and be informed.
What are inhalants? Substances that are sniffed for their mind altering and/or behavorial effects. They come from a variety of sources ranging from solvents, aerosols, some anesthetics and other chemicals. Inhalants slow the body's functions, produce slight stimulation or feelings of intoxication and reduce inhibitions. The high may last from fifteen minutes to one hour. Abuse of inhalants can cause illness or death, even after the FIRST TRY!
How are inhalants used? Huffing is inhaling chemicals through the mouth. Sniffing is inhaling through the nose. Bagging is inhaling fumes from a bag.
One common inhalant that kids often try is helium. Breathed in, helium changes the way vibrations come through the voice box, thus causing the voice to sound like a cartoon character. This practice can be deadly because the helium replaces oxygen in the bloodstream. The user can lose consciousness quickly and without warning, the pressure of the gas can rupture the air sacs in the lungs and cause the user to drown in their own blood.
“Dusting” is another popular form of inhaling for youth in our area. Dust Off is used to clean computers and comes with a long straw. Youth tend to insert the straw in their nose and shoot the inhalant directly into their lungs for quicker absorption. It can be prevented by keeping products such as these locked up or out of the home Youth tend to buy an abundance of these products or steal them from places such as schools and libraries where the product is used on a daily basis.
Inhalant use is popular with young teens because it is easily obtainable and inexpensive. It's easier to get away with because parents many times are unaware of the dangers. Younger users tend to use inhalants in groups, older users usually inhale in private. Many users have friends or older siblings who have used inhalants. In the past ten years , the number of kids who used inhalants has doubled and users tend to be between the ages of 7 and 17.
Signs of use may include violent, aggressive and impulsive behaviors; drunken appearance; red/runny nose or nose bleeds; sores or rashes on nose and mouth; hiding rags, clothes, or sandwich bags; and paint or stain marks on face or fingers. If you need help or more information contact the Center of Substance Abuse Treatment, National Drug and Alcohol hotline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Information from the National Child Safety Council
MCG Asset Tip of the Month
Support – Young people need to experience support, care and love from their families and many others. They need organizations and institutions that provide positive, supportive environments.
Asset #6 – Parent Involvement In School – Parents are actively involved in helping young people succeed in school. They talk with their kids about school, sometimes assist with schoolwork, and attend school events. Make it a point to attend parent-teacher conferences. Attending shows your kids that you care about them and their success. Make it a point to stay actively involved.
Mead Messenger
Volume 7, Issue 11
NOVEMBER 2010
Mead Board of Trustees Meet
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chair Raver and Trustees Feldhaus and Halbmaier. Absent were Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dalene Selko, John Trouba, Patty Knott, Inez Rodriquez, Colleen Morrissey, Mike Coyle, Shane Mapes and Andrea Elworth.
GUESTS: Colleen Morrissey & Patty Knott expressed concerns of drainage onto their properties.
Dalene Selko reported the purchase of trees and benches at the park by the Mead Days Committee. She also requested replacement of the waterline at 222 W. First St. The waterline replacement was approved.
The board entered a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. John Trouba, SENDD, presented an application for CDBG funds for a Street Study. The total cost of the project would be $30,000.00 with grant dollars being $22,300.00 and village share $7,700.00. He also reported continuing work on the Water Study and housing concerns. The hearing adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
The following action was approved regarding the Street Study: Application to seek DCBG funds of $30,000.00 for the study; Resolution 10-18 authorizing the Chief Elected Official to sign an Application for CDBG Funds; Applicant’s Statement of Assurances and Certifications; Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan; and Citizen’s Participation Plan.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: N. Raver reported issues at the wastewater plant; near completion of the new wellhouse; street repairs; completion of crosswalk painting; receipt of snowplow and listing of old snowplow on Craig’s List. The condition of the concrete sinking along Eighth St. at the southwest entry into Mead was discussed. A request to store old bookshelves from the library at the quonset was denied.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly police report was presented.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported completion of the audit; communication with UPRR concerning a train recently blocking three streets for an extended period of time and acknowledgment of amendment to the Community Bldg. Grant Retrofits. The annual Christmas Party was discussed.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: A Permit was issued to Ken Robinson to construct a garage.
LIBRARY REPORT: The October 6 agenda was noted.
Action was taken to authorize Attorney Lindahl to execute a Joint Stipulation Agreement on behalf of the Village for E3 BioFuels-Mead; accepted first reading of Ord. 607, Municipal Property, Overhanging Trees; approved Resolution 10-19, Loan from the Bank of Mead to purchase a snowplow, shelves for the library and construction of the wellhouse.
Discussion was held on financing the recycling program, delinquent utility account, fire siren grant approval, dump concern, camper parking and accepted the resignation of Crystal Hass as custodian.
The board entered executive session at 8:25 p.m. to evaluate the Library Assistant. The board returned to regular session at 8:31 p.m.
A $.75 per hour wage increase was awarded to Pat Miller, Library Assistant.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
SAUNDERS COUNTYWIDE HOMEOWNER’S REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The Southeast Nebraska Affordable Housing Council (SENAHC) wants to help you fix up your home with grant funding available through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
This program is available to homeowners in Saunders County that meet the household income and family size requirements. Financial assistance is available up to $24,000 in assistance. There are three levels of assistance with different payback - Conditional Grant, Deferred Loan and 0% Interest Loan.
Applications are DUE NOVEMBER 15, 2010 and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are depleted. Request an application online @ www.sendd.org. For more information contact Emily Bausch, SENDD, 2631 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510-1398, Phone 402-475-2560 or Email - ebausch@sendd.org. Application forms and information are also available at the Village Office.
ELIGIBLE REPAIRS are Structural (foundation, roof, etc.); Mechanical (furnace & water heater); Plumbing; Weatherization (windows, doors & insulation); General Maintenance (kitchens, bathrooms, etc.); Handicapped Accessibility (ramps, bathroom fixtures, etc.); Relieve Overcrowding; Safety & code deficiencies.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS NOVEMBER 7
The Village Office will be closed November 25 & 26 for Thanksgiving
FOUND -
A bicycle has been turned into the Village Office. Please contact Police Chief Carlson at 624-2056 or the Village Office at 624-2495 to claim.
FOR HIRE - CUSTODIAN
The Village of Mead is taking applications for a custodian. Duties to include cleaning the village offices, Community Building and restrooms on a seasonal basis at the Mead Park, softball field and baseball field.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply at the Village Office during normal business hours Monday - Friday.
The Village of Mead is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate on race, sex, origin or creed.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, November 13 from 10 –11 a.m. at Alma Lutheran Church. It’s free, come and help yourself to rolls, bagels and bread.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month) NOVEMBER 11
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
UPDATE FROM THE VILLAGE OFFICE . . .
Projects that are being undertaken at the present time by the Village of Mead is :
Energy Grant for replacement of lighting fixtures, furnaces and air conditioning units at the Community Building. Total cost of the project is $22,894.00, with the grant covering $18,315.20 with the village share being $4,578.80.
A Water Study is being conducted at a cost of $23,500.00. CDBG funding covers $18,000.00 and $5,500.00 cost to the village.
Street Study financed with CDBG funds at a cost of $30,000.00. CDBG funding share is $22,300.00 and the village share is $7,700.00.
We have received a $10,370.28 grant from SENDD for a new emergency siren. Grant dollars received will be $7,777.71 and the village contribution will be $2,592.57
WINTER DUMP HOURS
Dump hours are changing for the winter months effective November 1 through April 30. The dump will be open on the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY FROM 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
The dump is open to residents only with a fee of $2.00 per load.
PARK IMPROVEMENTS RECEIVED
The Mead Ball Association and Mead Days Committee are proud to announce that the following items have been purchased for the Village of Mead and Mead Public Schools.
Items purchased include two new blue benches for the park, replace tree at the park and two new trees on school grounds, and purchased new volleyball nets.
With our great community support through Mead Days, we were able to make these improvements to our community. Thanks again for everyone who attended and/or donated to Mead Days 2010. We are looking forward to bringing our community another great fun filled family weekend. Mark you calendars June 17-19, 2011.
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES
As winter weather approaches, Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St.), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day. All vehicles must be removed promptly from the designated “Snow Emergency Route” that is marked by signs.
On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.
Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
Snow Emergency Route
Snow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.
Signs are posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during snow accumulation. No parking on side streets is also encouraged to aid in snow removal in a timely fashion.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Article of the Month
Inhalants? Not my child!
As parents and grandparents we often think that our children couldn't possibly be involved in some of the bad behaviors we hear about in the media. The fact is, no one is immune, and the more we know and are willing to talk about, the better our chances of protecting our families and community members. Inhalants are one of these topics. So let's learn and be informed.
What are inhalants? Substances that are sniffed for their mind altering and/or behavorial effects. They come from a variety of sources ranging from solvents, aerosols, some anesthetics and other chemicals. Inhalants slow the body's functions, produce slight stimulation or feelings of intoxication and reduce inhibitions. The high may last from fifteen minutes to one hour. Abuse of inhalants can cause illness or death, even after the FIRST TRY!
How are inhalants used? Huffing is inhaling chemicals through the mouth. Sniffing is inhaling through the nose. Bagging is inhaling fumes from a bag.
One common inhalant that kids often try is helium. Breathed in, helium changes the way vibrations come through the voice box, thus causing the voice to sound like a cartoon character. This practice can be deadly because the helium replaces oxygen in the bloodstream. The user can lose consciousness quickly and without warning, the pressure of the gas can rupture the air sacs in the lungs and cause the user to drown in their own blood.
“Dusting” is another popular form of inhaling for youth in our area. Dust Off is used to clean computers and comes with a long straw. Youth tend to insert the straw in their nose and shoot the inhalant directly into their lungs for quicker absorption. It can be prevented by keeping products such as these locked up or out of the home Youth tend to buy an abundance of these products or steal them from places such as schools and libraries where the product is used on a daily basis.
Inhalant use is popular with young teens because it is easily obtainable and inexpensive. It's easier to get away with because parents many times are unaware of the dangers. Younger users tend to use inhalants in groups, older users usually inhale in private. Many users have friends or older siblings who have used inhalants. In the past ten years , the number of kids who used inhalants has doubled and users tend to be between the ages of 7 and 17.
Signs of use may include violent, aggressive and impulsive behaviors; drunken appearance; red/runny nose or nose bleeds; sores or rashes on nose and mouth; hiding rags, clothes, or sandwich bags; and paint or stain marks on face or fingers. If you need help or more information contact the Center of Substance Abuse Treatment, National Drug and Alcohol hotline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Information from the National Child Safety Council
MCG Asset Tip of the Month
Support – Young people need to experience support, care and love from their families and many others. They need organizations and institutions that provide positive, supportive environments.
Asset #6 – Parent Involvement In School – Parents are actively involved in helping young people succeed in school. They talk with their kids about school, sometimes assist with schoolwork, and attend school events. Make it a point to attend parent-teacher conferences. Attending shows your kids that you care about them and their success. Make it a point to stay actively involved.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Newsletter October 2010
MEAD MESSENGER
October 2010 Volume 7, Issue 10
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held 9/14/10 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chair Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Gene Janecek, Doug & Barb Hutmacher and Tim Laughlin.
A Budget Hearing of the Board of Trustees was held 9/14/10 at 6:10 p.m. Discussion was held on the proposed budget for the 10/1/10 - 9/30/11 fiscal year. Action was taken to approve the budget, approved an additional 1% increase and passed Res. 10-17, Final Tax Levy for the budget year of 29.7156 cents per one hundred dollars of actual valuation. The hearing was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
A letter was read from Shannon Hoover requesting reduced rate of the rental fee for the Community Bldg. for fitness classes. Action was taken to approve a reduced fee of $25.00 per session.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: N. Raver reported installation of pump at the wastewater plant, sought bids for electrical work at the Community Bldg., storm drain maintenance, street repairs and purchase of a snow blade. Water line replacement was requested by L. Havelka’s. N. Raver addressed vehicle removal following a snow storm and overhanging trees.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report and meeting with a resident not in compliance with code.
CLERK REPORT: Moline report a delinquent utility account.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The 8/23 meeting minutes were reviewed and Building Permits issued were presented.
LIBRARY REPORT: The 9/1 meeting minutes were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: The Hutmacher’s and G. Janecek expressed concern regarding rezoning to permit beer gardens. Approval of second reading of Ord. 605, Beer Garden died for lack of a second.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve amended bids for a larger wellhouse than anticipated to Bullock Bros $1,780.00 and Miller Property $1,489.00; rental rate for bobcat set at $100.00 per day, plus full fuel tank; and approved Res. 10-15 for a $28,576.00 loan with the Bank of Mead for wastewater pump and asbestos removal & demolition of wellhouse.
In regard to the EECBG Grant for the Community Bldg. the bid of $5,340.00 for electrical work from Ortmeier Technical was approved; bid of $3,307.00 from Fud and Tracy’s to upgrade HVAC replacement for better efficiency is approved if the amendment is approved by the Energy Office. Approval to submit an amendment to the EECBG Grant Scope of Work was granted.
Items discussed were water use by Frontier Co-op and placement of crosswalk signs at the schools and depot.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church
Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, October 9 from 10 –11 a.m. at Alma Lutheran Church. It’s free, come and help yourself to rolls, bagels and bread.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS . . .
You may have noticed the old wellhouse building has been demolished. Construction has begun on replacement of the building.
JEO Consulting Group is in the process of compiling the water study regarding future water needs of the village. The study is financed with CDBG funding and village funding.
John Trouba of SENDD is in the planning stages to conduct the street study. This is financed with CDBG funding and village funding.
The EECBG Grant for lighting and furnace and air conditioning replacement at the Community Building is underway. This is a cost shared project with the grant providing 80% of the funding and the village share being 20%. The project is to be completed by December 31, 2010.
Just a few reminders as we enter fall:
It is the responsibility of homeowners to trim all trees 8 feet above the surface of any street or sidewalk. There are a number of residents who have trees overhanging in the street or above sidewalks that is less than an 8 foot height. Trucks and fire equipment are being hit by the branches as they proceed along the streets. Imagine if one branch gets caught in a tarp or how the branches will be even lower if we have a heavy snow or ice. Please cut the branches to the required height before winter arrives.
While raking your leaves this fall, please remember do not rake your leaves into the streets. These are the same rules that apply to grass clippings. These items plug the storm drains.
Once snow falls, please be aware that vehicles need to be off the streets with a snowfall of 2 inches to allow for snow removal to be completed in a timely fashion. All sidewalks must be cleaned within a 48 hours following a 2 inch snow.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS THE REQUIRED HEIGHT OF TREES OVERHANGING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS WILL BE HEARD AT THE OCTOBER 12 MEETING. THE REQUIRED HEIGHT FOR TREES TO BE MAINTAINED WILL BE 14’ IF APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
ANNUAL FIREMEN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Mead Fire Department is sponsoring their annual costume party on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 at the Mead Community Building. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with judging of costumes (all ages) at approximately 6:30 p.m. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served. Come and join the fun!
THANK YOU’S ARE DUE by June Moline
One recent morning while delivering newspapers I met a vehicle approaching the Fire Hall. Suddenly I saw house lights popping on and familiar vehicles moving along the streets. I soon realized these were members of our local fire/rescue department answering a call. When these folks go to bed at night they do not know if they’ll be called upon to respond while the rest of us sleep. If that call comes and they’ve completed the emergency job, they are still expected to be at their jobs in the morning. Or they may be called upon to answer a call during a work shift or personal task. The members of the Mead Fire / Rescue Department serve in this capacity as volunteers; no compensation received other than our thank you’s. Therefore, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the men and women who serve on the Fire / Rescue Department. I hope you do too.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Inspiring Your Teens to Accomplish Goals
Tried communicating with your teen lately? Frustrated? Bobbi DePorter in her book, “The Seven Biggest Teen Problems and How to Turn them into Strengths (An Insider's Look at What Works With Teens)” offers some suggestions on improving motivation and building confidence.
DePorter suggests we listen more and talk less. When the silence is deafening try a simple, “Tell me more” and then pause. Your teen will perceive this as true interest in what is going on with them.
Take steps to acknowledge effort, not just the results like grades and successes. Try to be as specific as possible, as opposed to “Good job!”
When there has been a disappointment, take time to ask, “How do you feel?” and then “How do you choose to feel?” The choice is the big deal. “There are internal and external consequences. Your friend told you they were going to go to the movies with you, and then they told you a lie and went out with other groups. All of a sudden, you're just devastated. That's all external. But what's the internal consequence? That I'm angry, I'm resentful, I'm sad. And then knowing that you have a choice. It's how you think about it. And really getting them to flip it or re frame it.”
Try these tips to help improve your communications at home and join the Mead Community Group at its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting; Thursday, October 28th , 7:00 pm at Alma Lutheran Church in Mead.
Information from an article in the Omaha World-Herald Healthy Lifestyle Magazine 4/10/10 by Tracy Ormsbee (Albany Times Union)
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Oct. 11, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
OCTOBER IS ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH
What Dogs Know About Life
Dogs may be smarter than we think. Here are some secrets of contented living that most dogs follow - and more humans need to:
Never pass up the chance to go for a ride.
Always greet your loved ones enthusiastically, even if they’ve been gone for only five minutes.
Sometimes obedience is the best strategy.
Carve out your niche - and let others know when they’ve invaded your space.
Find time to run, chase things and play everyday.
Eat with gusto.
Be dependably loyal no matter what.
Take frequent naps.
Take time to stretch before getting up from your naps.
Don’t bite when a growl will send the message.
When someone’s having a bad day, stay close, be quiet, and nuzzle them now and then.
When it’s hot, drink a lot of water and sleep in the shade.
Enjoy long rambling walks.
Don’t take scoldings personally - you’ll forget them soon enough.
When you’re happy, show it.
Free Seminar for Parents and Caregivers.....
Thursday, October 21st 6:30 – 8:00 pm Union Bank Community Room in Wahoo (sponsored by Saunder's County TeamMates Program)
Learn a commonsense approach to raising good kids so they are free to grow into competent, contributing, responsible and compassionate adults! For more information and to reserve your seat contact Kim Homes 443-1029 or khomesteammates@live.com
2nd Annual
Autumn Open House
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Gourmet Candles 1:00-5:00p.m.
Fashion Jewelry Mead Community Bldg.
Skin Care Products Mead, Ne
For more information, call 402.624.5084
October 2010 Volume 7, Issue 10
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held 9/14/10 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chair Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Gene Janecek, Doug & Barb Hutmacher and Tim Laughlin.
A Budget Hearing of the Board of Trustees was held 9/14/10 at 6:10 p.m. Discussion was held on the proposed budget for the 10/1/10 - 9/30/11 fiscal year. Action was taken to approve the budget, approved an additional 1% increase and passed Res. 10-17, Final Tax Levy for the budget year of 29.7156 cents per one hundred dollars of actual valuation. The hearing was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
A letter was read from Shannon Hoover requesting reduced rate of the rental fee for the Community Bldg. for fitness classes. Action was taken to approve a reduced fee of $25.00 per session.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: N. Raver reported installation of pump at the wastewater plant, sought bids for electrical work at the Community Bldg., storm drain maintenance, street repairs and purchase of a snow blade. Water line replacement was requested by L. Havelka’s. N. Raver addressed vehicle removal following a snow storm and overhanging trees.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report and meeting with a resident not in compliance with code.
CLERK REPORT: Moline report a delinquent utility account.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The 8/23 meeting minutes were reviewed and Building Permits issued were presented.
LIBRARY REPORT: The 9/1 meeting minutes were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: The Hutmacher’s and G. Janecek expressed concern regarding rezoning to permit beer gardens. Approval of second reading of Ord. 605, Beer Garden died for lack of a second.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve amended bids for a larger wellhouse than anticipated to Bullock Bros $1,780.00 and Miller Property $1,489.00; rental rate for bobcat set at $100.00 per day, plus full fuel tank; and approved Res. 10-15 for a $28,576.00 loan with the Bank of Mead for wastewater pump and asbestos removal & demolition of wellhouse.
In regard to the EECBG Grant for the Community Bldg. the bid of $5,340.00 for electrical work from Ortmeier Technical was approved; bid of $3,307.00 from Fud and Tracy’s to upgrade HVAC replacement for better efficiency is approved if the amendment is approved by the Energy Office. Approval to submit an amendment to the EECBG Grant Scope of Work was granted.
Items discussed were water use by Frontier Co-op and placement of crosswalk signs at the schools and depot.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church
Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, October 9 from 10 –11 a.m. at Alma Lutheran Church. It’s free, come and help yourself to rolls, bagels and bread.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS . . .
You may have noticed the old wellhouse building has been demolished. Construction has begun on replacement of the building.
JEO Consulting Group is in the process of compiling the water study regarding future water needs of the village. The study is financed with CDBG funding and village funding.
John Trouba of SENDD is in the planning stages to conduct the street study. This is financed with CDBG funding and village funding.
The EECBG Grant for lighting and furnace and air conditioning replacement at the Community Building is underway. This is a cost shared project with the grant providing 80% of the funding and the village share being 20%. The project is to be completed by December 31, 2010.
Just a few reminders as we enter fall:
It is the responsibility of homeowners to trim all trees 8 feet above the surface of any street or sidewalk. There are a number of residents who have trees overhanging in the street or above sidewalks that is less than an 8 foot height. Trucks and fire equipment are being hit by the branches as they proceed along the streets. Imagine if one branch gets caught in a tarp or how the branches will be even lower if we have a heavy snow or ice. Please cut the branches to the required height before winter arrives.
While raking your leaves this fall, please remember do not rake your leaves into the streets. These are the same rules that apply to grass clippings. These items plug the storm drains.
Once snow falls, please be aware that vehicles need to be off the streets with a snowfall of 2 inches to allow for snow removal to be completed in a timely fashion. All sidewalks must be cleaned within a 48 hours following a 2 inch snow.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS THE REQUIRED HEIGHT OF TREES OVERHANGING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS WILL BE HEARD AT THE OCTOBER 12 MEETING. THE REQUIRED HEIGHT FOR TREES TO BE MAINTAINED WILL BE 14’ IF APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
ANNUAL FIREMEN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Mead Fire Department is sponsoring their annual costume party on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 at the Mead Community Building. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with judging of costumes (all ages) at approximately 6:30 p.m. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served. Come and join the fun!
THANK YOU’S ARE DUE by June Moline
One recent morning while delivering newspapers I met a vehicle approaching the Fire Hall. Suddenly I saw house lights popping on and familiar vehicles moving along the streets. I soon realized these were members of our local fire/rescue department answering a call. When these folks go to bed at night they do not know if they’ll be called upon to respond while the rest of us sleep. If that call comes and they’ve completed the emergency job, they are still expected to be at their jobs in the morning. Or they may be called upon to answer a call during a work shift or personal task. The members of the Mead Fire / Rescue Department serve in this capacity as volunteers; no compensation received other than our thank you’s. Therefore, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the men and women who serve on the Fire / Rescue Department. I hope you do too.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Inspiring Your Teens to Accomplish Goals
Tried communicating with your teen lately? Frustrated? Bobbi DePorter in her book, “The Seven Biggest Teen Problems and How to Turn them into Strengths (An Insider's Look at What Works With Teens)” offers some suggestions on improving motivation and building confidence.
DePorter suggests we listen more and talk less. When the silence is deafening try a simple, “Tell me more” and then pause. Your teen will perceive this as true interest in what is going on with them.
Take steps to acknowledge effort, not just the results like grades and successes. Try to be as specific as possible, as opposed to “Good job!”
When there has been a disappointment, take time to ask, “How do you feel?” and then “How do you choose to feel?” The choice is the big deal. “There are internal and external consequences. Your friend told you they were going to go to the movies with you, and then they told you a lie and went out with other groups. All of a sudden, you're just devastated. That's all external. But what's the internal consequence? That I'm angry, I'm resentful, I'm sad. And then knowing that you have a choice. It's how you think about it. And really getting them to flip it or re frame it.”
Try these tips to help improve your communications at home and join the Mead Community Group at its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting; Thursday, October 28th , 7:00 pm at Alma Lutheran Church in Mead.
Information from an article in the Omaha World-Herald Healthy Lifestyle Magazine 4/10/10 by Tracy Ormsbee (Albany Times Union)
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Oct. 11, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
OCTOBER IS ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH
What Dogs Know About Life
Dogs may be smarter than we think. Here are some secrets of contented living that most dogs follow - and more humans need to:
Never pass up the chance to go for a ride.
Always greet your loved ones enthusiastically, even if they’ve been gone for only five minutes.
Sometimes obedience is the best strategy.
Carve out your niche - and let others know when they’ve invaded your space.
Find time to run, chase things and play everyday.
Eat with gusto.
Be dependably loyal no matter what.
Take frequent naps.
Take time to stretch before getting up from your naps.
Don’t bite when a growl will send the message.
When someone’s having a bad day, stay close, be quiet, and nuzzle them now and then.
When it’s hot, drink a lot of water and sleep in the shade.
Enjoy long rambling walks.
Don’t take scoldings personally - you’ll forget them soon enough.
When you’re happy, show it.
Free Seminar for Parents and Caregivers.....
Thursday, October 21st 6:30 – 8:00 pm Union Bank Community Room in Wahoo (sponsored by Saunder's County TeamMates Program)
Learn a commonsense approach to raising good kids so they are free to grow into competent, contributing, responsible and compassionate adults! For more information and to reserve your seat contact Kim Homes 443-1029 or khomesteammates@live.com
2nd Annual
Autumn Open House
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Gourmet Candles 1:00-5:00p.m.
Fashion Jewelry Mead Community Bldg.
Skin Care Products Mead, Ne
For more information, call 402.624.5084
Friday, August 20, 2010
Newsletter September 2010
VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
SEPTEMBER, 2010 Volume 7, Issue 9
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A special meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held July 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Resolution 10-14 was adopted to amend the Employee Handbook, Duties of the Utility/Street/Maintenance Supt.
The board entered executive session at 5:50 p.m. to review applications for the Utility/Street/Maintenance Supt. position. The board returned to regular session at 6:22 p.m.
Raver exited the meeting at 6:23 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
A special meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held July 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson.
The board entered executive session at 5:45 p.m. to interview candidates for Utility/Street/Maintenance Supt. The board returned to regular session at 9:20 p.m.
Nick Raver was hired as the Supt. at a rate of $15.38 per hour for a 40 hour week. The vote was 4-0, with Raver abstaining. Action was taken to approve the energy grant for replacement lighting, furnaces & air conditioning at the Community Bldg.; repair comminutor for $750.00; return new pump & order new grinder pump for $5,500.00; accept bid from Aquaterra for removal of asbestos & demolition of wellhouse for $23,576.00; accept bid from Bullock Bros. for footings & block work for $10,360.00 & Miller Property to finish the wellhouse building for $5,153.50.
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held August 10 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chair Raver, Trustees Halbmaier & Swanson. Absent were Feldhaus & Mayfield. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Raver, Ass’t. Utility Operator Haag, Police Chief Carlson & Librarian Kuhr. Guests present were Ed Schroeder, Shane Mapes, Gene Janecek, Mary Mayfield, Denise Patocka, Virgene Schuette, Brenda Halbmaier & Doug & Barb Hutmacher.
A budget workshop was held from 6:11 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
A public hearing was held from 7:11 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Ord. 605 to accept first reading of Article 3, Section 11-310 District B2: Neighborhood Business with the addition of Permitted Conditional Uses for Beer Gardens of the Zoning Ordinance was approved 2-1, with Halbmaier voting no.
Action was taken at the regular meeting to approve the purchase of a trash pump for the wastewater plant, adopted Ord. 601, Fire Pits on third reading, accepted bid of $1,400.00 from SECO for electrical work at the replacement wellhouse building and approved Resolution 10-16, Employee Handbook; Hours.
Utility/Maintenance Supt. Report: Reported were maintenance concerns at the wastewater plant & future replacement of 2 fire hydrants.
Police Report: The monthly report was presented & resident complaints addressed.
Library Report: The 7/7 & 8/4 meeting minutes were reviewed.
Planning Commission Report: The 7/26 Regular Meeting, 7/26 Public Hearing & 8/2 Special Meeting minutes & Building Permit issued were reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Special points of interest:
Mead Jr/Sr High School Sports
River City Round-up Riders
Walk for Paws & A Cause
Church News
Community Building Grant
Upcoming Meetings
Mead Community Group
RAVER BEGINS 8/2
Nick Raver is the new Utility / Street / Maintenance Superintendent for the Village of Mead. Nick began work on the 2nd of August. WELCOME!
Village Office Closed Monday, Sept. 6 - Labor Day
Web Address Change
Please note the web page address change for the Village of Mead. The new address is www.
meadnebraska.net.
Come and support Mead High School sports!
The Yutan-Mead Softball team begins play on August 26 against Logan View at Yutan, Volleyball season begins against Syracuse on August 31, Girl’s Cross Country’s first race begins at the Johnson Co. Central Invite on September 3 and Football begins their season at Dodge on September 3. Junior Varsity start dates are as follows: Softball begins August 26 vs Logan View, Volleyball on August 31 with Syracuse and Football September 7 at Omaha Christian Academy.
Game schedules for fall sports are posted at various Mead businesses.
Horses and Pancakes
River City Round Up riders will be arriving in Mead on Friday morning, September 24. A pancake breakfast will be served at Benal’s Shop, 221 W. Second St. The Pancake Man will be flipping pancakes.
This event is open to the public at a minimal cost. The event is hosted by Dale and Marilyn Benal and assisted by friends.
4th ANNUAL WALK FOR PAWS AND A CAUSE
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Registration at 12:15 p.m., Walk / Race starts at 1:15 p.m.
Smith Park, 125 East 5th St., Wahoo
1 MILE WALK, 2 MILE WALK OR 5K FUN RUN & DOG FASHION SHOW
Join us for food, fun, raffle prizes, and to walk or run with your favorite 4 legged friend!
For more information or to register online go to:
www.sclprescue.org or saunderscountylostpets.com
Saunders County Lost Pets - Pet Rescue
A 501C (3) Nonprofit Corp.
226 West 5th Street
Wahoo, Nebraska
(402) 443-4044
Read the story about cute Little Biscuit’s (left) rescue on www.saunderscountylostpets!com.
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
Rally Day - Sept. 12 (new worship hours begin)
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Panera bread is delivered to Alma Lutheran Church on the Saturday following the second Friday of the month as a Community Outreach Project. The bread, rolls and bagels are available on September 11th from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the church basement. All are welcome to come and help themselves.
The Village of Mead was recently awarded a Grant from the Nebraska Energy Office for energy efficiency retrofits of HVAC and Lighting at the Community Building. Replacement of the furnaces, air conditioners and lighting will begin soon.
A little reminder to make you smile . . .
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything,
They just make the best of everything they have.
The richest person is not the one who has the most,
But the one who needs the least.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Sept. 13, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Legislature Toughens Up
New laws put in place over the past couple years have toughened up on practices that could put our families' health at risk.
The Dram Shop and Social Host Liability Law holds adults who serve or provide alcohol to minors civilly liable if that individual harms or kills someone. Additionally, those caught procuring alcohol for a minor face criminal penalties of a $1,000 fine, a year in jail, or both. Recent sentences in Nebraska have ranged from three months up to the maximum, a year in jail. There really is No Free Ride if You Provide alcohol for minors.
LB 258 is an amendment to the Liquor Control Act which changes and provides penalties for minors in possession of alcoholic liquor. It is also known as a graduated sanctions law. In the past each offense was punishable by a $100 fine and it did not matter how many prior offenses an individual had on their record. Now the first offense penalty may include loss of license for 30 days and alcohol education class. Second offenders may lose their license for 90 days, serve 20 - 40 hours of Community Service, and attend alcohol education class. Third offense requires loss of license for 12 months, a minimum of 60 hours Community Service, alcohol education class, and an alcohol assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.
Texting while Driving is against the law in Nebraska, and any use of a cell phone by persons under the age of 18 while driving is dangerous and illegal.
What you can do to encourage healthy choices:
*Be a positive role model
*Show respect and caring
*Keep track of your teens
*Get busy communicating
*Think of yourself as a coach
As a parent you have more power than you think to influence your children's behavior.
For more information see www.thepowerofparents.com or www.madd.org
Mead Community Group next meeting: Thursday, September 2nd 1:00 pm Mead High School Library
MEAD MESSENGER
SEPTEMBER, 2010 Volume 7, Issue 9
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A special meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held July 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Resolution 10-14 was adopted to amend the Employee Handbook, Duties of the Utility/Street/Maintenance Supt.
The board entered executive session at 5:50 p.m. to review applications for the Utility/Street/Maintenance Supt. position. The board returned to regular session at 6:22 p.m.
Raver exited the meeting at 6:23 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
A special meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held July 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson.
The board entered executive session at 5:45 p.m. to interview candidates for Utility/Street/Maintenance Supt. The board returned to regular session at 9:20 p.m.
Nick Raver was hired as the Supt. at a rate of $15.38 per hour for a 40 hour week. The vote was 4-0, with Raver abstaining. Action was taken to approve the energy grant for replacement lighting, furnaces & air conditioning at the Community Bldg.; repair comminutor for $750.00; return new pump & order new grinder pump for $5,500.00; accept bid from Aquaterra for removal of asbestos & demolition of wellhouse for $23,576.00; accept bid from Bullock Bros. for footings & block work for $10,360.00 & Miller Property to finish the wellhouse building for $5,153.50.
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held August 10 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chair Raver, Trustees Halbmaier & Swanson. Absent were Feldhaus & Mayfield. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Raver, Ass’t. Utility Operator Haag, Police Chief Carlson & Librarian Kuhr. Guests present were Ed Schroeder, Shane Mapes, Gene Janecek, Mary Mayfield, Denise Patocka, Virgene Schuette, Brenda Halbmaier & Doug & Barb Hutmacher.
A budget workshop was held from 6:11 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.
A public hearing was held from 7:11 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Ord. 605 to accept first reading of Article 3, Section 11-310 District B2: Neighborhood Business with the addition of Permitted Conditional Uses for Beer Gardens of the Zoning Ordinance was approved 2-1, with Halbmaier voting no.
Action was taken at the regular meeting to approve the purchase of a trash pump for the wastewater plant, adopted Ord. 601, Fire Pits on third reading, accepted bid of $1,400.00 from SECO for electrical work at the replacement wellhouse building and approved Resolution 10-16, Employee Handbook; Hours.
Utility/Maintenance Supt. Report: Reported were maintenance concerns at the wastewater plant & future replacement of 2 fire hydrants.
Police Report: The monthly report was presented & resident complaints addressed.
Library Report: The 7/7 & 8/4 meeting minutes were reviewed.
Planning Commission Report: The 7/26 Regular Meeting, 7/26 Public Hearing & 8/2 Special Meeting minutes & Building Permit issued were reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Special points of interest:
Mead Jr/Sr High School Sports
River City Round-up Riders
Walk for Paws & A Cause
Church News
Community Building Grant
Upcoming Meetings
Mead Community Group
RAVER BEGINS 8/2
Nick Raver is the new Utility / Street / Maintenance Superintendent for the Village of Mead. Nick began work on the 2nd of August. WELCOME!
Village Office Closed Monday, Sept. 6 - Labor Day
Web Address Change
Please note the web page address change for the Village of Mead. The new address is www.
meadnebraska.net.
Come and support Mead High School sports!
The Yutan-Mead Softball team begins play on August 26 against Logan View at Yutan, Volleyball season begins against Syracuse on August 31, Girl’s Cross Country’s first race begins at the Johnson Co. Central Invite on September 3 and Football begins their season at Dodge on September 3. Junior Varsity start dates are as follows: Softball begins August 26 vs Logan View, Volleyball on August 31 with Syracuse and Football September 7 at Omaha Christian Academy.
Game schedules for fall sports are posted at various Mead businesses.
Horses and Pancakes
River City Round Up riders will be arriving in Mead on Friday morning, September 24. A pancake breakfast will be served at Benal’s Shop, 221 W. Second St. The Pancake Man will be flipping pancakes.
This event is open to the public at a minimal cost. The event is hosted by Dale and Marilyn Benal and assisted by friends.
4th ANNUAL WALK FOR PAWS AND A CAUSE
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Registration at 12:15 p.m., Walk / Race starts at 1:15 p.m.
Smith Park, 125 East 5th St., Wahoo
1 MILE WALK, 2 MILE WALK OR 5K FUN RUN & DOG FASHION SHOW
Join us for food, fun, raffle prizes, and to walk or run with your favorite 4 legged friend!
For more information or to register online go to:
www.sclprescue.org or saunderscountylostpets.com
Saunders County Lost Pets - Pet Rescue
A 501C (3) Nonprofit Corp.
226 West 5th Street
Wahoo, Nebraska
(402) 443-4044
Read the story about cute Little Biscuit’s (left) rescue on www.saunderscountylostpets!com.
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
Rally Day - Sept. 12 (new worship hours begin)
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Panera bread is delivered to Alma Lutheran Church on the Saturday following the second Friday of the month as a Community Outreach Project. The bread, rolls and bagels are available on September 11th from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the church basement. All are welcome to come and help themselves.
The Village of Mead was recently awarded a Grant from the Nebraska Energy Office for energy efficiency retrofits of HVAC and Lighting at the Community Building. Replacement of the furnaces, air conditioners and lighting will begin soon.
A little reminder to make you smile . . .
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything,
They just make the best of everything they have.
The richest person is not the one who has the most,
But the one who needs the least.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Sept. 13, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Legislature Toughens Up
New laws put in place over the past couple years have toughened up on practices that could put our families' health at risk.
The Dram Shop and Social Host Liability Law holds adults who serve or provide alcohol to minors civilly liable if that individual harms or kills someone. Additionally, those caught procuring alcohol for a minor face criminal penalties of a $1,000 fine, a year in jail, or both. Recent sentences in Nebraska have ranged from three months up to the maximum, a year in jail. There really is No Free Ride if You Provide alcohol for minors.
LB 258 is an amendment to the Liquor Control Act which changes and provides penalties for minors in possession of alcoholic liquor. It is also known as a graduated sanctions law. In the past each offense was punishable by a $100 fine and it did not matter how many prior offenses an individual had on their record. Now the first offense penalty may include loss of license for 30 days and alcohol education class. Second offenders may lose their license for 90 days, serve 20 - 40 hours of Community Service, and attend alcohol education class. Third offense requires loss of license for 12 months, a minimum of 60 hours Community Service, alcohol education class, and an alcohol assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.
Texting while Driving is against the law in Nebraska, and any use of a cell phone by persons under the age of 18 while driving is dangerous and illegal.
What you can do to encourage healthy choices:
*Be a positive role model
*Show respect and caring
*Keep track of your teens
*Get busy communicating
*Think of yourself as a coach
As a parent you have more power than you think to influence your children's behavior.
For more information see www.thepowerofparents.com or www.madd.org
Mead Community Group next meeting: Thursday, September 2nd 1:00 pm Mead High School Library
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Newsletter August 2010
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
Volume 7, Issue 8 AUGUST 2010
Mead Board of Trustees
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 6 at 5:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to address a personnel concern. Executive session was called at 5:01 p.m. The board returned to regular session at 6:11 p.m. Action was taken to accept the resignation of Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling, effective 7/7.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 13 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Mary Mayfield, Pat Fiala, Steve Kadavy, Mike Coyle, Shane Mapes, Andrea Elworth, Karen Robertson, Denise Patocka, Jenny Carritt, Gordon Richards, Levi Durnal, John Haag & Terral Brabec.
The board exited to public hearings from 6:05 p.m.– 6:16 p.m.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Denise Patocka requested mudjacking & regular maintenance of the tennis court. Bobbie Feldhaus reported basement damage following recent heavy rainfall & sought a resolution to the problem.
UNSCHEDULED GUESTS: Shane Mapes asked that a beer garden be located at Fly’N Pig Pub. Gordon Richards requested maintenance of potholes along Elm Street by the elementary school, inquired as to why the streets are not striped in the business district along Vine St. south of Fourth St. & condition his yard was left in following replacement of a fire hydrant. John Haag inquired as to duties as the Backup Wastewater Operator. Levi Durnal inquired as to a pvc pipe projecting from his front property. He was authorized to cut & cap the pipe.
UTILITY / MAINTENANCE REPORT: Action was taken to authorize AWS to remove & remount a pump at the wastewater plant & purchase of a pump for the plant. Concerns regarding Mead Days were presented. Mayfield will investigate the cost of a new scale for the wellhouse.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly report & Mead Days were reported. Carlson addressed recent damage to picnic tables at the park.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported water meters requiring maintenance & roofs leaking.
LIBRARY REPORT: The 6/3 meeting minutes were presented.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The 6/28 Regular Meeting & 6/28 Public Hearing minutes & Building Permits issued were presented.
OLD BUSINESS: Action taken was second reading of Ord. 601, Fire Pits, guidelines regarding placement of stop signs at intersections along thoroughfares & fire siren grant were reported & authorized the purchase of a dog kennel at a maximum cost of $250.00, following opinion of attorney & insurance carrier regarding liability of the village.
NEW BUSINESS: Action taken was to approve a street study using CDBG funding; fire alarm inspection agreement with Barone for the depot; placement of rock by the tennis court & mudjacking the tennis court by Complete Mudjacking pending agreement by Mead Public Schools to share the cost of the projects 50-50; set temporary security officer’s wage during Mead Days at $10.00 hr; approved Eyman Plumbing to clean a storm sewer at a cost of $225.00 hr with a minimum of four hrs; & set the following wages: Wastewater / Water Operator $15.00 hr plus mileage, Back Up Wastewater Operator $50.00 month plus $14.22 hr if services are required, Temporary Maintenance $8.00 hr & Temporary Plant Maintenance $14.22 hr. Reimbursement of meal expenses accrued by Keith Walling during April wastewater training were approved with payment following guidelines set by the State of Nebraska; approved Res. 10-07 to amend the Employee Handbook, Job Description for the Utilities / Street / Maintenance Superintendent & approved a $25.00 hr wage increase to the custodian.
Discussion was held on spraying for mosquitoes & setting dates for special meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
A public hearing was held July 13 at 6:05 p.m. Action was taken to waive three readings & adopt Ord. 602 to amend Article 3, Section 11-301 B of the Light Industrial Zoning District & Section 11-312 B of the Heavy Industrial Zoning District to allow Permitted Conditional Uses.
The hearing adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
A public hearing was held July 13 at 6:10 p.m. Three readings were waived & Ord. 603, Permitted Conditional Use Permit to Frontier Co-op to place one propane tank in the Light Industrial District & Ord. 604, Permitted Conditional Use Permit to Frontier Co-op to place two 30,000 gallon anhydrous tanks in the Heavy Industrial District were adopted.
The hearing adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
STUDIES BEING CONDUCTED . . .
Work has begun on the Water Study that is being financed with CDBG funds. The application for a Street Study using CDBG funds has also been submitted. We’ll keep the public informed as to how these studies are progressing.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, August 10, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, August 4, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, August 9, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
The Mead Planning Commission will hold public hearings on August 2 at 7:00 p.m. to address requests from Mapeworth LLC to seek amendment to the zoning ordinance in the Neighborhood Business District to add Beer Garden as a Permitted Conditional Use and request a beer garden as a Permitted Conditional Use. The Board of Trustees will address the same requests at a Public Hearing on August 10 at 6:45 p.m. A Budget Workshop of the Board of Trustees will be held August 10 at 6:05 p.m.
Annual Publication of Cross Connection Questions & Answers
What is meant by “Degree of Hazard”?
The degree of hazard is a commonly used phrase utilized in cross connection programs and is simply a determination on whether the substance in the non-potable system is toxic (health hazard) or non-toxic (non-health hazard).
What is the difference between a toxic and a non-toxic substance?
Toxic substance is any liquid, solid or gas, which when introduced into the water supply creates, or may create, a danger to health and well being of the consumer. An example is treated boiled water. A non-toxic substance is any substance that may create a non-health hazard, is a nuisance or is aesthetically objectionable. For example, food stuff, such as sugar, soda pop, etc. Therefore, you must select the proper device according to the type of connection and degree of hazard. There are five basic products that can be used to correct cross connection.
Thank you to Keith Walling for serving as Mead’s
Utility / Maintenance Superintendent for the last 1 1/2 years.
MEAD SQUAD SEEKS EMT’S
The Mead Rescue Squad is looking for active EMT’s to serve on the squad. There will be an informational class at the Mead Fire Hall on Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Contact Dallas Vogt (Rescue Captain) at (402) 443-9123 for additional information.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
10:00 am-11:30 am Sunday Worship
7:00 pm Wednesday—Jr/Sr High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Sunday Worship, followed by coffee and cookies on the lawn
PANERA BREAD
will be available at Alma Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 14 from 10 am - 11 am. All are welcome!
PRIMETIMERS meet from 10:00 am - noon the second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church for potluck and fellowship. The next event is scheduled for August 12th.
A REMINDER REGARDING TREES
Please be aware that the homeowner is responsible for maintaining overhanging tree branches . There must be an 8’ clearance from the branch to the surface of the sidewalk / street. Village Code 8-107.
Thank you to Moriah Nygren for volunteering to weed the median at the north entrance into Mead this summer. This is the second year Moriah has volunteered her services on this project as part of her FFA project.
Thank you for a JOB WELL DONE!
Mead Messenger
Volume 7, Issue 8 AUGUST 2010
Mead Board of Trustees
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 6 at 5:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to address a personnel concern. Executive session was called at 5:01 p.m. The board returned to regular session at 6:11 p.m. Action was taken to accept the resignation of Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling, effective 7/7.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 13 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Mary Mayfield, Pat Fiala, Steve Kadavy, Mike Coyle, Shane Mapes, Andrea Elworth, Karen Robertson, Denise Patocka, Jenny Carritt, Gordon Richards, Levi Durnal, John Haag & Terral Brabec.
The board exited to public hearings from 6:05 p.m.– 6:16 p.m.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Denise Patocka requested mudjacking & regular maintenance of the tennis court. Bobbie Feldhaus reported basement damage following recent heavy rainfall & sought a resolution to the problem.
UNSCHEDULED GUESTS: Shane Mapes asked that a beer garden be located at Fly’N Pig Pub. Gordon Richards requested maintenance of potholes along Elm Street by the elementary school, inquired as to why the streets are not striped in the business district along Vine St. south of Fourth St. & condition his yard was left in following replacement of a fire hydrant. John Haag inquired as to duties as the Backup Wastewater Operator. Levi Durnal inquired as to a pvc pipe projecting from his front property. He was authorized to cut & cap the pipe.
UTILITY / MAINTENANCE REPORT: Action was taken to authorize AWS to remove & remount a pump at the wastewater plant & purchase of a pump for the plant. Concerns regarding Mead Days were presented. Mayfield will investigate the cost of a new scale for the wellhouse.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly report & Mead Days were reported. Carlson addressed recent damage to picnic tables at the park.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported water meters requiring maintenance & roofs leaking.
LIBRARY REPORT: The 6/3 meeting minutes were presented.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The 6/28 Regular Meeting & 6/28 Public Hearing minutes & Building Permits issued were presented.
OLD BUSINESS: Action taken was second reading of Ord. 601, Fire Pits, guidelines regarding placement of stop signs at intersections along thoroughfares & fire siren grant were reported & authorized the purchase of a dog kennel at a maximum cost of $250.00, following opinion of attorney & insurance carrier regarding liability of the village.
NEW BUSINESS: Action taken was to approve a street study using CDBG funding; fire alarm inspection agreement with Barone for the depot; placement of rock by the tennis court & mudjacking the tennis court by Complete Mudjacking pending agreement by Mead Public Schools to share the cost of the projects 50-50; set temporary security officer’s wage during Mead Days at $10.00 hr; approved Eyman Plumbing to clean a storm sewer at a cost of $225.00 hr with a minimum of four hrs; & set the following wages: Wastewater / Water Operator $15.00 hr plus mileage, Back Up Wastewater Operator $50.00 month plus $14.22 hr if services are required, Temporary Maintenance $8.00 hr & Temporary Plant Maintenance $14.22 hr. Reimbursement of meal expenses accrued by Keith Walling during April wastewater training were approved with payment following guidelines set by the State of Nebraska; approved Res. 10-07 to amend the Employee Handbook, Job Description for the Utilities / Street / Maintenance Superintendent & approved a $25.00 hr wage increase to the custodian.
Discussion was held on spraying for mosquitoes & setting dates for special meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
A public hearing was held July 13 at 6:05 p.m. Action was taken to waive three readings & adopt Ord. 602 to amend Article 3, Section 11-301 B of the Light Industrial Zoning District & Section 11-312 B of the Heavy Industrial Zoning District to allow Permitted Conditional Uses.
The hearing adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
A public hearing was held July 13 at 6:10 p.m. Three readings were waived & Ord. 603, Permitted Conditional Use Permit to Frontier Co-op to place one propane tank in the Light Industrial District & Ord. 604, Permitted Conditional Use Permit to Frontier Co-op to place two 30,000 gallon anhydrous tanks in the Heavy Industrial District were adopted.
The hearing adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
STUDIES BEING CONDUCTED . . .
Work has begun on the Water Study that is being financed with CDBG funds. The application for a Street Study using CDBG funds has also been submitted. We’ll keep the public informed as to how these studies are progressing.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, August 10, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, August 4, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, August 9, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
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Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
The Mead Planning Commission will hold public hearings on August 2 at 7:00 p.m. to address requests from Mapeworth LLC to seek amendment to the zoning ordinance in the Neighborhood Business District to add Beer Garden as a Permitted Conditional Use and request a beer garden as a Permitted Conditional Use. The Board of Trustees will address the same requests at a Public Hearing on August 10 at 6:45 p.m. A Budget Workshop of the Board of Trustees will be held August 10 at 6:05 p.m.
Annual Publication of Cross Connection Questions & Answers
What is meant by “Degree of Hazard”?
The degree of hazard is a commonly used phrase utilized in cross connection programs and is simply a determination on whether the substance in the non-potable system is toxic (health hazard) or non-toxic (non-health hazard).
What is the difference between a toxic and a non-toxic substance?
Toxic substance is any liquid, solid or gas, which when introduced into the water supply creates, or may create, a danger to health and well being of the consumer. An example is treated boiled water. A non-toxic substance is any substance that may create a non-health hazard, is a nuisance or is aesthetically objectionable. For example, food stuff, such as sugar, soda pop, etc. Therefore, you must select the proper device according to the type of connection and degree of hazard. There are five basic products that can be used to correct cross connection.
Thank you to Keith Walling for serving as Mead’s
Utility / Maintenance Superintendent for the last 1 1/2 years.
MEAD SQUAD SEEKS EMT’S
The Mead Rescue Squad is looking for active EMT’s to serve on the squad. There will be an informational class at the Mead Fire Hall on Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Contact Dallas Vogt (Rescue Captain) at (402) 443-9123 for additional information.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
10:00 am-11:30 am Sunday Worship
7:00 pm Wednesday—Jr/Sr High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Sunday Worship, followed by coffee and cookies on the lawn
PANERA BREAD
will be available at Alma Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 14 from 10 am - 11 am. All are welcome!
PRIMETIMERS meet from 10:00 am - noon the second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church for potluck and fellowship. The next event is scheduled for August 12th.
A REMINDER REGARDING TREES
Please be aware that the homeowner is responsible for maintaining overhanging tree branches . There must be an 8’ clearance from the branch to the surface of the sidewalk / street. Village Code 8-107.
Thank you to Moriah Nygren for volunteering to weed the median at the north entrance into Mead this summer. This is the second year Moriah has volunteered her services on this project as part of her FFA project.
Thank you for a JOB WELL DONE!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Newsletter July 2010
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Mead, Nebraska
Volume 7, Issue 7 July 2010
Village of Mead Board of Trustees meet June 8th
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dave & Melissa Konecky, Randy Robeson, Jeff Ingalls, Patrick Fick, Kevin Thulin, Steve Kadavy, Shane Mapes, Barb & Doug Hutmacher & Tim Laughlin.
GUESTS: Frontier Co-op Manager Robeson was present to discuss anhydrous ammonia & propane tanks. The Hutmachers expressed concerns regarding a possible beer garden at Fly n’ Pig Pub. Mapes discussed the possibility of a beer garden at the pub. The Koneckys inquired as to the “no parking” sign along Elm St., regulating the fire pit ordinance & sought additional data on the water report.
REPORTS: Walling presented the asbestos report on the wellhouse. Carlson presented the monthly Police Report. Clerk Moline reported park concerns, water meter maintenance & budget review date set for July 6. The Library Report & Planning Commission Report were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: Action was taken to adopt Ord. 596, Notice to Bidders & Ord. 597, Delinquent Utility Notice on third reading, waive three readings & adopt Ord. 599, Dogs & Cats and Ord. 600, Gases. Moriah Nygren has volunteered to maintain the median again this summer as an FFA project, street study will be pursued with CDBG funds & written opinions from DEQ regarding concrete & the State Fire Marshall’s office regarding required fire alarm inspections were presented.
NEW BUSINESS: First reading was heard for Ord. 601, Fire Pits, participation in WARN was approved & permission to display two additional banners to the Mead Community Group was granted. It was reported Youth Services will provide youth for maintenance on June 10, concerns by citizens regarding stop signs were reported & Clerk is to contact the Dept. of Roads for an opinion regarding stop signs placed on thoroughfares.
The board entered executive session at 8:08 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The board returned to regular session at 8:24 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED
A Public Hearing of the Planning Commission will be held Monday, June 28 at 7:40 pm. The purpose of the hearing is to address a request to amend Zoning District 11– M1, Light Industrial and M2, Heavy Industrial to add Permitted Conditional Uses for propane storage under M1 and anhydrous storage Under M2. Frontier Co-operative will seek a Conditional Use Permit to place propane in the M1 District and anhydrous ammonia in the M2 District. The Board of Trustees will consider the application at a Public Hearing on July 13 at 6:10 p.m. The board will address the same requests as addressed at the Planning Commission Hearing.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, July 12, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office,
Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
Thank You’s Due
Thank you to our Trustees, Ailene Raver for overseeing volunteer workers from Saunders Co. Youth Services for summer maintenance and Bobbie Feldhaus and Steve Mayfield for volunteering their time to help with Mead Clean Up Day. Your help was appreciated!
MEAD DAYS A SUCCESS THANKS TO
HARD WORK OF VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to Dalene Selko and Staci Charles for all of their hard work with the Mead Days Celebration. The annual fundraiser could not happen without Dalene and Staci’s planning and guidance. The hours of work and support provided by you and your volunteers is most appreciated. The event was a lot of fun and a success once again even if rain forced the cancellation of Sunday’s events.
HAPPY JULY 4TH
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
July 15 - Incumbents
August 2 - Non-incumbents
ALMA ANGELS PRESCHOOL
is accepting 3 and 4 year old children for the 2010-2011 preschool year.
Call Dani at (402) 720-3147 for details.
DOG AND CAT LICENSES INCREASE BY $1.00
Effective July 1, dog and cat licenses will increase by $1.00. Licenses will cost $4.00 for neutered / spayed pets and $6.00 for intact pets. The increase is due to legislation that requires the collection of $1.00 per license for the State of Nebraska Dog and Cat Commercial Fund. All dogs and cats were to be licensed within the Village of Mead BY MAY 1.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Sunday Worship, followed by coffee and cookies on the lawn
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
10:00 am-11:30 am Sunday Worship
7:00 pm Wednesday—Jr/Sr High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
The Forty Developmental Assets is a popular new health trend circulating through the American education system and children and their families at Mead Public Schools will have an opportunity to start learning more about these assets when they return to school later this summer. These assets are not new, but identifying them and finding ways to specifically build and strengthen them has the power to be revolutionary.
What are the Forty Developmental Assets? They are positive experiences and qualities researchers at the Search Institute have identified that all young people need to grow up into healthy and responsible members of society. These assets are divided into eight areas of human development, four that are internal or within a person's control and four that are external or outside of one's area of control. For example, the first six assets fall under the category of Support, these are external and not controlled by the individual young person, they include:
1. Family Support – family life provides high levels of love and support.
2. Postitive Family Communication – young person and his/her parent(s) communicate positively and young person seeks advice and counsel from parents.
3. Other Adult Relationships – young person receives support from 3 or more nonparent adults.
4. Caring Neighborhood – young person experiences caring neighbors.
5. Caring School Climate – school provides a caring, encouraging environment.
6. Parent Involvement in Schooling- parents are actively involved in helping the young person succeed in school.
(we will identify the remaining 34 assets in upcoming issues)
The Mead Community Group is so excited to assist in bringing this information to our community. We truly believe that like taking a vitamin strengthens the physical body, this knowledge will help our young people grow into strong and healthy well-rounded community members.
Join us at our monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 13th 12:00 noon at Tracy's Place in Mead. All interested community members are welcome and invited to attend.
Mead Library News - June, 2010 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Summer reading is in full swing. We have crafts on Thursday at 2:30 (please be on time as I have volunteers for this hour). The last day will be July 16th. Please keep track of the books or minutes read and turn them in before the 16th. We hope to have a party on this day.
New materials will be ordered if funds allow as we are doing the next fiscal year budget to be finalized next month.
It has come to my attention that patrons that are required to pay a fee for a card at the Mead Public Library will renew their card at another library. I ask that you renew your card at the library in Mead as the card money is part of the library budget. Also, if you are required to pay $20.00 at one library, you will have to pay the same amount for a card at all of the six libraries in Saunders County. Anyone living outside of the taxing entity of the six libraries is required to pay for a library card. We have in previous years received funds from Saunders County but this may be in jeopardy this year.
Would anyone like to be part of a Garden Club? On Tuesday August 3rd
at 7:00 pm at the library, an informal meeting will be held for any interested parties. I see so many pretty yards and some of this expertise could
be shared with others. See you then?????
MEAD DAYS ACTIVITIES RESULTS
Raffle: 1st place - $200 Kent Jenkins, 2nd Place - $100 Donnie Laughlin, 3rd place - $50 Marlene Vogt
Sand Volleyball: Champions - Shawn Havelka, Penny Couch, Allysia Selko, Brian Streit
Mud Volleyball: Cancelled due to weather
Chinese Horseshoe: Champions - Rick Grell and Larry Riha
Horseshoe: Champions - Larry Johnson and Chris Johnson
Beer Pong: Champions - Shawn Havelka and Penny Couch
Minute It to Win It: Champion - Chelsea Bergman
Tractor Pull: There were 24 participants, Champions were:
Age 4/5 - Connor Schutt
Age 6/7 - Trevor Stevens
Age 8/9 - Gunnar Vanek
Cow Pie Bingo: Champions - Jamie Streit and Wylee Andersen
Fun Run: We had 82 participants:
0-15 Female - Maddy Nygren, Male - Zach Gropp
16-30 Female - Carol Miller, Male - John Kern
31-54 Female - Rose Sutton, Male - Brock Angelos
55+ Female - Kay Pelster, Male - Roger Pelster
Texas Hold’em Tournament had over 14 participants with top two places awarded: 1st Place - Dennis Berry, 2nd Place - Mike Coyle.
The weekend kicked off with great polka music by Dean Hansen, DJ by Ronnie Menicucci, Beer Pong Tournament, Chinese Horseshoes and Fireworks.
Saturday began with the Fun Run with 82 participants. Continued activities were Sand Volleyball, Horseshoes, Parade, Kid’s Activities, Kid’s Treasure Hunt, Bingo, Antique Car Display, Minute It to Win It competition, Youth Tractor Pull, Lil Raider Dance Performance, Cow Pie Bingo, Ventriloquist Show, 96.9 KZKX Radio Station live broadcast, and a great Street Dance by the Chad Lee Band, sponsored by the Mead Volunteer Fire Department.
When Sunday rolled around we tried to continue activities with Mud Volleyball and Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Lightning and rain put a cancellation to Mud Volleyball and the Antique Tractor Pull.
Overall the weekend was a huge success for everyone. The Mead Days Committee, Mead Ball Association, Mead Athletic Boosters, and Mead Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for participating. Thank you to Dan and Roberta Havelka for sponsoring the food stand and supporting Mead Days with a donation. A special thanks to all of the volunteers who made this weekend a success. Without your dedication and donations, Mead Days would not be possible. Thanks again and mark your calendars now for next year - Mead Days will be held June 17, 18 and 19, 2011.
VILLAGE TIDBITS . . .
Just a reminder that all water/sewer bills are due on the 15th of each month. A late fee of $10.00 will be added to all bills not received by 9:00 am on the 16th. Thereafter, you have ten days to pay the bill or the meter will be shut off. The cost is $50.00 to have the meter turned on or $65.00 for non regular working hours of the utility superintendent.
If you have an account with the Bank of Mead, you can have your payment automatically withdrawn from your account the 15th of every month. All that’s required is that you complete a form that’s available from the village clerk.
Please be aware that prior to beginning a building project, you must complete a Building Permit application. The application is then reviewed by the Mead Planning Commission for approval. If a construction project is started prior to the approval, the building permit fee is doubled. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December, at 7:30 p.m. at the village office. A permit must also be approved to demolish a building. You do not need to seek a building permit for a temporary dog kennel or concrete construction. Fences require permits. Fences with locks are required to enclose all swimming pools, hot tubs and spas containing greater than 24” of water.
All items must be placed on the agendas for meetings of the Board of Trustees and Planning Commission, 24 hours prior to the meetings.
The dump is open Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Items allowed ONLY are weeds, tree branches, grass clippings and leaves. All items are to be unbagged. A dump fee of $2.00 is to be paid to the dumpmaster at the time of the disposal.
Please do not mow your grass clippings into the street. They clog the drain system that cause the streets to flood during rainfall.
If you have any suggestions, concerns or questions, please contact a village employee or a member of the Board of Trustees.
Enjoy your summer!
A BIG, BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT DONATED TO MEAD DAYS 2010!
Gold Donors $100+
21st Century Builders, Austin Surveying, AWS, Bank of Mead, Big Rig Truck Accessories, Complete Mudjacking, Country Store, Cubby’s, Fly’n Pig Pub, Dean Hansen, Dan & Roberta Havelka, Mike Heldt, Insulfoam, Doug & Jeannette Johnson, Konecky Oil, Mead Cattle Company, Mead Community Group, Mead Signs, Ronnie & Kim Mennicucci, Miller Lawn Service, Pelster Construction, PJ & Sara Nicola, Platte Valley Implement, PJ & Lesha Quinn, Rusty Rooster, Saunders County, Subbert Well Service, Todd Valley Farms, Village of Mead, Stuart Way, Wahoo Area Recreation Association, Zima Ag Equipment
Silver Donors $50 - $99
Beck’s Market, Country Drive Golf Course, Todd Fick, Mary Kay – Dalene Selko
Bronze Donors $49 and Under
Bomgaars, Catchin’ Rays, Corky & Vicky Charles, Jerry & Staci Charles, Corner Market, Creative Hair Works, Dairy Queen, Dos Margaritas, Green Acres, Hair Studio – Judy Rasmus, Husker Water, Jeris’ Café, Duane & Cheryl Johnson, Julie Swanson, Kaspar Tree Farms, Terri Konecky – Tastefully Simple, Langemeier Club Lambs, Lindley’s, Loerch’s Jewelry, Lucille’s Gift Shop, Jon & Sara Meier, Mocha Ks, Doug & Denise Patocka, Pizza Hut, Connie Schliffke, Simon’s Antiques, Subway, Sunmart, Kent & Linda Sweet, Tanning Studio, Tracy’s Place, Virgl Implement, Wahoo Auto Parts, Wahoo Locker & Bakery, Wahoo Newspaper, Wahoo Pharmacy, Wahoo Super, Warehouse Surplus, Wahoo Cleaners, The Window Box, Zestos
FOR ALL THOSE THAT GIVE MONETARY DONATIONS, BINGO PRIZES, SERVICES OR VOLUNTEER HOURS, THE MEAD DAYS COMMITTEE AND MEAD YOUTH BALL ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL ENDLESSLY. WITHOUT YOUR HELP MEAD DAYS WOULD NOT BE THE SUCCESS IT IS!!! HOPE A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!! THANK YOU!!!
MEAD MESSENGER
Mead, Nebraska
Volume 7, Issue 7 July 2010
Village of Mead Board of Trustees meet June 8th
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dave & Melissa Konecky, Randy Robeson, Jeff Ingalls, Patrick Fick, Kevin Thulin, Steve Kadavy, Shane Mapes, Barb & Doug Hutmacher & Tim Laughlin.
GUESTS: Frontier Co-op Manager Robeson was present to discuss anhydrous ammonia & propane tanks. The Hutmachers expressed concerns regarding a possible beer garden at Fly n’ Pig Pub. Mapes discussed the possibility of a beer garden at the pub. The Koneckys inquired as to the “no parking” sign along Elm St., regulating the fire pit ordinance & sought additional data on the water report.
REPORTS: Walling presented the asbestos report on the wellhouse. Carlson presented the monthly Police Report. Clerk Moline reported park concerns, water meter maintenance & budget review date set for July 6. The Library Report & Planning Commission Report were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: Action was taken to adopt Ord. 596, Notice to Bidders & Ord. 597, Delinquent Utility Notice on third reading, waive three readings & adopt Ord. 599, Dogs & Cats and Ord. 600, Gases. Moriah Nygren has volunteered to maintain the median again this summer as an FFA project, street study will be pursued with CDBG funds & written opinions from DEQ regarding concrete & the State Fire Marshall’s office regarding required fire alarm inspections were presented.
NEW BUSINESS: First reading was heard for Ord. 601, Fire Pits, participation in WARN was approved & permission to display two additional banners to the Mead Community Group was granted. It was reported Youth Services will provide youth for maintenance on June 10, concerns by citizens regarding stop signs were reported & Clerk is to contact the Dept. of Roads for an opinion regarding stop signs placed on thoroughfares.
The board entered executive session at 8:08 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The board returned to regular session at 8:24 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED
A Public Hearing of the Planning Commission will be held Monday, June 28 at 7:40 pm. The purpose of the hearing is to address a request to amend Zoning District 11– M1, Light Industrial and M2, Heavy Industrial to add Permitted Conditional Uses for propane storage under M1 and anhydrous storage Under M2. Frontier Co-operative will seek a Conditional Use Permit to place propane in the M1 District and anhydrous ammonia in the M2 District. The Board of Trustees will consider the application at a Public Hearing on July 13 at 6:10 p.m. The board will address the same requests as addressed at the Planning Commission Hearing.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, July 12, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office,
Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
Thank You’s Due
Thank you to our Trustees, Ailene Raver for overseeing volunteer workers from Saunders Co. Youth Services for summer maintenance and Bobbie Feldhaus and Steve Mayfield for volunteering their time to help with Mead Clean Up Day. Your help was appreciated!
MEAD DAYS A SUCCESS THANKS TO
HARD WORK OF VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to Dalene Selko and Staci Charles for all of their hard work with the Mead Days Celebration. The annual fundraiser could not happen without Dalene and Staci’s planning and guidance. The hours of work and support provided by you and your volunteers is most appreciated. The event was a lot of fun and a success once again even if rain forced the cancellation of Sunday’s events.
HAPPY JULY 4TH
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
July 15 - Incumbents
August 2 - Non-incumbents
ALMA ANGELS PRESCHOOL
is accepting 3 and 4 year old children for the 2010-2011 preschool year.
Call Dani at (402) 720-3147 for details.
DOG AND CAT LICENSES INCREASE BY $1.00
Effective July 1, dog and cat licenses will increase by $1.00. Licenses will cost $4.00 for neutered / spayed pets and $6.00 for intact pets. The increase is due to legislation that requires the collection of $1.00 per license for the State of Nebraska Dog and Cat Commercial Fund. All dogs and cats were to be licensed within the Village of Mead BY MAY 1.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Sunday Worship, followed by coffee and cookies on the lawn
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
10:00 am-11:30 am Sunday Worship
7:00 pm Wednesday—Jr/Sr High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
The Forty Developmental Assets is a popular new health trend circulating through the American education system and children and their families at Mead Public Schools will have an opportunity to start learning more about these assets when they return to school later this summer. These assets are not new, but identifying them and finding ways to specifically build and strengthen them has the power to be revolutionary.
What are the Forty Developmental Assets? They are positive experiences and qualities researchers at the Search Institute have identified that all young people need to grow up into healthy and responsible members of society. These assets are divided into eight areas of human development, four that are internal or within a person's control and four that are external or outside of one's area of control. For example, the first six assets fall under the category of Support, these are external and not controlled by the individual young person, they include:
1. Family Support – family life provides high levels of love and support.
2. Postitive Family Communication – young person and his/her parent(s) communicate positively and young person seeks advice and counsel from parents.
3. Other Adult Relationships – young person receives support from 3 or more nonparent adults.
4. Caring Neighborhood – young person experiences caring neighbors.
5. Caring School Climate – school provides a caring, encouraging environment.
6. Parent Involvement in Schooling- parents are actively involved in helping the young person succeed in school.
(we will identify the remaining 34 assets in upcoming issues)
The Mead Community Group is so excited to assist in bringing this information to our community. We truly believe that like taking a vitamin strengthens the physical body, this knowledge will help our young people grow into strong and healthy well-rounded community members.
Join us at our monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 13th 12:00 noon at Tracy's Place in Mead. All interested community members are welcome and invited to attend.
Mead Library News - June, 2010 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Summer reading is in full swing. We have crafts on Thursday at 2:30 (please be on time as I have volunteers for this hour). The last day will be July 16th. Please keep track of the books or minutes read and turn them in before the 16th. We hope to have a party on this day.
New materials will be ordered if funds allow as we are doing the next fiscal year budget to be finalized next month.
It has come to my attention that patrons that are required to pay a fee for a card at the Mead Public Library will renew their card at another library. I ask that you renew your card at the library in Mead as the card money is part of the library budget. Also, if you are required to pay $20.00 at one library, you will have to pay the same amount for a card at all of the six libraries in Saunders County. Anyone living outside of the taxing entity of the six libraries is required to pay for a library card. We have in previous years received funds from Saunders County but this may be in jeopardy this year.
Would anyone like to be part of a Garden Club? On Tuesday August 3rd
at 7:00 pm at the library, an informal meeting will be held for any interested parties. I see so many pretty yards and some of this expertise could
be shared with others. See you then?????
MEAD DAYS ACTIVITIES RESULTS
Raffle: 1st place - $200 Kent Jenkins, 2nd Place - $100 Donnie Laughlin, 3rd place - $50 Marlene Vogt
Sand Volleyball: Champions - Shawn Havelka, Penny Couch, Allysia Selko, Brian Streit
Mud Volleyball: Cancelled due to weather
Chinese Horseshoe: Champions - Rick Grell and Larry Riha
Horseshoe: Champions - Larry Johnson and Chris Johnson
Beer Pong: Champions - Shawn Havelka and Penny Couch
Minute It to Win It: Champion - Chelsea Bergman
Tractor Pull: There were 24 participants, Champions were:
Age 4/5 - Connor Schutt
Age 6/7 - Trevor Stevens
Age 8/9 - Gunnar Vanek
Cow Pie Bingo: Champions - Jamie Streit and Wylee Andersen
Fun Run: We had 82 participants:
0-15 Female - Maddy Nygren, Male - Zach Gropp
16-30 Female - Carol Miller, Male - John Kern
31-54 Female - Rose Sutton, Male - Brock Angelos
55+ Female - Kay Pelster, Male - Roger Pelster
Texas Hold’em Tournament had over 14 participants with top two places awarded: 1st Place - Dennis Berry, 2nd Place - Mike Coyle.
The weekend kicked off with great polka music by Dean Hansen, DJ by Ronnie Menicucci, Beer Pong Tournament, Chinese Horseshoes and Fireworks.
Saturday began with the Fun Run with 82 participants. Continued activities were Sand Volleyball, Horseshoes, Parade, Kid’s Activities, Kid’s Treasure Hunt, Bingo, Antique Car Display, Minute It to Win It competition, Youth Tractor Pull, Lil Raider Dance Performance, Cow Pie Bingo, Ventriloquist Show, 96.9 KZKX Radio Station live broadcast, and a great Street Dance by the Chad Lee Band, sponsored by the Mead Volunteer Fire Department.
When Sunday rolled around we tried to continue activities with Mud Volleyball and Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Lightning and rain put a cancellation to Mud Volleyball and the Antique Tractor Pull.
Overall the weekend was a huge success for everyone. The Mead Days Committee, Mead Ball Association, Mead Athletic Boosters, and Mead Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for participating. Thank you to Dan and Roberta Havelka for sponsoring the food stand and supporting Mead Days with a donation. A special thanks to all of the volunteers who made this weekend a success. Without your dedication and donations, Mead Days would not be possible. Thanks again and mark your calendars now for next year - Mead Days will be held June 17, 18 and 19, 2011.
VILLAGE TIDBITS . . .
Just a reminder that all water/sewer bills are due on the 15th of each month. A late fee of $10.00 will be added to all bills not received by 9:00 am on the 16th. Thereafter, you have ten days to pay the bill or the meter will be shut off. The cost is $50.00 to have the meter turned on or $65.00 for non regular working hours of the utility superintendent.
If you have an account with the Bank of Mead, you can have your payment automatically withdrawn from your account the 15th of every month. All that’s required is that you complete a form that’s available from the village clerk.
Please be aware that prior to beginning a building project, you must complete a Building Permit application. The application is then reviewed by the Mead Planning Commission for approval. If a construction project is started prior to the approval, the building permit fee is doubled. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December, at 7:30 p.m. at the village office. A permit must also be approved to demolish a building. You do not need to seek a building permit for a temporary dog kennel or concrete construction. Fences require permits. Fences with locks are required to enclose all swimming pools, hot tubs and spas containing greater than 24” of water.
All items must be placed on the agendas for meetings of the Board of Trustees and Planning Commission, 24 hours prior to the meetings.
The dump is open Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Items allowed ONLY are weeds, tree branches, grass clippings and leaves. All items are to be unbagged. A dump fee of $2.00 is to be paid to the dumpmaster at the time of the disposal.
Please do not mow your grass clippings into the street. They clog the drain system that cause the streets to flood during rainfall.
If you have any suggestions, concerns or questions, please contact a village employee or a member of the Board of Trustees.
Enjoy your summer!
A BIG, BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT DONATED TO MEAD DAYS 2010!
Gold Donors $100+
21st Century Builders, Austin Surveying, AWS, Bank of Mead, Big Rig Truck Accessories, Complete Mudjacking, Country Store, Cubby’s, Fly’n Pig Pub, Dean Hansen, Dan & Roberta Havelka, Mike Heldt, Insulfoam, Doug & Jeannette Johnson, Konecky Oil, Mead Cattle Company, Mead Community Group, Mead Signs, Ronnie & Kim Mennicucci, Miller Lawn Service, Pelster Construction, PJ & Sara Nicola, Platte Valley Implement, PJ & Lesha Quinn, Rusty Rooster, Saunders County, Subbert Well Service, Todd Valley Farms, Village of Mead, Stuart Way, Wahoo Area Recreation Association, Zima Ag Equipment
Silver Donors $50 - $99
Beck’s Market, Country Drive Golf Course, Todd Fick, Mary Kay – Dalene Selko
Bronze Donors $49 and Under
Bomgaars, Catchin’ Rays, Corky & Vicky Charles, Jerry & Staci Charles, Corner Market, Creative Hair Works, Dairy Queen, Dos Margaritas, Green Acres, Hair Studio – Judy Rasmus, Husker Water, Jeris’ Café, Duane & Cheryl Johnson, Julie Swanson, Kaspar Tree Farms, Terri Konecky – Tastefully Simple, Langemeier Club Lambs, Lindley’s, Loerch’s Jewelry, Lucille’s Gift Shop, Jon & Sara Meier, Mocha Ks, Doug & Denise Patocka, Pizza Hut, Connie Schliffke, Simon’s Antiques, Subway, Sunmart, Kent & Linda Sweet, Tanning Studio, Tracy’s Place, Virgl Implement, Wahoo Auto Parts, Wahoo Locker & Bakery, Wahoo Newspaper, Wahoo Pharmacy, Wahoo Super, Warehouse Surplus, Wahoo Cleaners, The Window Box, Zestos
FOR ALL THOSE THAT GIVE MONETARY DONATIONS, BINGO PRIZES, SERVICES OR VOLUNTEER HOURS, THE MEAD DAYS COMMITTEE AND MEAD YOUTH BALL ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL ENDLESSLY. WITHOUT YOUR HELP MEAD DAYS WOULD NOT BE THE SUCCESS IT IS!!! HOPE A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!! THANK YOU!!!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Newsletter June 2010
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
JUNE 2010 Volume 7, Issue 6
VILLAGE OF MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, June 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine
EXAMPLE OF PERMITTED ITEMS:
Tires Appliances Water heaters Bicycles Batteries Tires Trash
A fee will be charged for disposal of tires.
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED:
Wood Grass clippings Construction Refuse Tree limbs
This event is open to MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY!
Identifications will be checked to verify residency.
Eddie Couch has been appointed to the Planning Commission. Welcome!
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
If you are interested in serving your local government, the filing deadline is July 15 for incumbents and August 2 for non-incumbents.
DO NOT MOW YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO THE STREET. THE CLIPPINGS CAUSE THE STORM SEWER TO PLUG WHICH IN TURN PREVENTS WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY FROM THE STREET FOLLOWING RAINFALL.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In April, the Mead Community Group assisted in bringing Shelly Donahue to Mead Public Schools to speak to the junior and senior high students about the WAIT Program. We extend a huge thank you to the Mead Covenant Church, Alma Evangelical Lutheran Church and Region V Systems for their financial support.
WAIT, which stands for Why Am I Tempted?, is primarily an abstinence program that encourages youth to wait until they are married before engaging in sexual activity. Shelly spoke to the parents the night before the training and presented an hour of dynamic information on parenting, relationships and how to talk to your children about many things, including abstinence. She used great visual aids, one being a waffle to describe a male brain, and a bag of spaghetti to illustrate the female brain. Essentially, boys are able to compartmentalize each area of their lives, but girls intermingle everything, so if they are having relationship difficulties it is going to affect every part of their life. This also explains why boys are generally more prone to suicide, they push things aside and don't talk about or deal with problems, until they get overwhelming. Studies show that youth that are sexually active, boys are eight times more likely to commit suicide and girls three times more likely than their non-sexually active counterparts.
Shelly enouraged parents to talk, talk, talk to their children. So, if you have a student in junior or senior high, ask them to tell you what they learned from Shelly. This should get you started on a few conversations!
We would love to hear your feedback on programs like this and/or things you would like to see the Mead Community Group doing. Join us at our next meeting, Monday evening June 7th at Tracy's Place. Come at 6:00 pm to eat or 6:30 pm for the meeting.
Dog and cat licenses were due May 1. If you have not done so, please license your pet today!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, June 28 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, June 14, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
PANERA BREAD
will be available at Alma Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 12 from 10 - 11 AM. The bread , rolls and bagels are available free to the public. Pick up your items in the church basement.
Women Are Wanted at Mead Plant
(Wahoo Democrat headline, October 29, 1942)
“An indication of a trend in employment, women are being offered jobs at the Nebraska Ordnance Plant at Mead. Aside from general office work there are openings for women timekeepers, clerks, messengers, guides, passenger car drivers and production line workers.”
Now, almost 68 years later, I am looking for the women who answered this call to service. I would like to interview anyone who worked at the plant and record your stories for anyone wanting to learn about the NOP at Mead.
Please contact me and we will set up a time to meet. You can also leave your name and contact information at the Mead Public Library @ 624-6605.
I have numerous pictures of women working at the plant. Maybe one of them is you! I would appreciate your help identifying people in the pictures and I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
Thank You,
Jacklynn Petersen 624-6955
Following board resolution, a “STOP” sign has been placed on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets and a “NO PARKING” sign placed on the west side of Elm Street from Fourth to Fifth Streets. Please be aware of these traffic changes within the village.
AHOY READERS
Make a Splash @ Your Library
Summer Reading
When: June 1st, 2010 to July 15th, 2010
Where: Mead Public Library
Who for: All children through 6th grade or older if you would like to volunteer to monitor some programs.
Stop in at the library to register after May 24th.
We encourage all ages (adults included) to read at least one book during the summer vacation.
The library has added many new titles for all ages to entice readers.
Your children are invited to join Mead Public Library’s Summer Library Program and attend the fun programs and events we are planning for children of all ages. This summer’s theme, “MAKE A SPLASH—READ!” will explore water-from bubbles to boats-and guarantees an ocean of fun. The programs are fee and open to children of all abilities.
The public library cares about your children and has planned programs to keep them reading and learning all summer. Whether counting the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they have read this summer, children who join the summer library program keep their brains active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed.
And remember, you are your child’s first teacher. Look at picture books with your children who have not learned to read, and point out people, animals, and objects in the pictures. Read to your children and ask them to read to you. Your librarian will be happy to help you find books that are just right. We hope that you and your family enjoy looking at books and reading together and that you discover the treasures of your library.
Stop in at the library after May 24th for more information and a schedule of events.
Staff of Mead Public Library
Catch the Reading Wave
VILLAGE OF MEAD LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SWIMMING POOL, SPA OR HOT TUB REQUIREMENTS
A reminder that if you plan to erect a pool, spa or hot tub containing 24” of water, a locked fence is required prior to erection of the pool. Stop by the village office to obtain an application for a Building Permit and place the item on the Planning Commission agenda. The application must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission prior to erection of the pool, spa or hot tub. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on June 28.
FIRE PIT REGULATIONS
Village ordinance was recently amended to approve the use of fire pits in the village. Allowed are:
A commercially manufactured fire pit originally purchased from a retail store;
B. A self-constructed “in ground” fire pit for which a BUILDING PERMIT has been obtained and which is designed to include the following:
1. A metal fireproof screen of not more than 1” mesh so as not to permit the escape of burning paper or other substance;
2. Located at least 20’ from any building;
3. Constructed of fireproof materials.
A fire pit is defined as either a commercially manufactured portable device, made mostly of metal or clay, designed to constrain the components of a fire at all times and further designed to have burned within it either wood or containing a gas burning element or constructed “in ground” of fireproof materials and designed to contain the components of a fire at all times.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET MAY 11TH
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met May 11th at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Justin Stine, Sabrena Harnish and Dave and Melissa Konecky.
Action taken was: increase depot rent by $30.00 per month, effective July 1; purchase drag for ballfields for $255.00; donate $100.00 to Nebraska Rural Water for their assistance with water concerns; and approved a Basic Report Inspection on the old wellhouse for $945.00.
GUESTS
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding the water study, funded by CDBG funds. Action was taken to authorize the request for CDBG funds, Resolution 10-13 Excessive Force Resolution and Resolution 10-11 Fair Housing Resolution and adopted a Procurement and Code of Conduct.
Justin Stine, JEO Consulting, reported the process for the water study. A contract was approved for the study, contingent upon the release of funds.
Burneil Ecklund was not present but sent word that he wanted to make the board aware the fence was down on the east side of the dump.
UNSCHEDULED GUESTS
Sabrena Harnish presented street concern, fire pit use and again requested rock for her alley.
Dave Konecky asked that a “Stop Sign Ahead” sign be placed along Elm Street from the railroad tracks to Fourth Street so drivers are aware a new “Stop” sign has been erected on the corner of Fourth and Elm Streets.
POLICE REPORT
The monthly report was presented along with park concerns. Pressure results of the water hydrants were reported.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT
Walling presented a bid from Maquire Iron for $1,350.00 to clean the water tower. Asbestos testing at the old wellhouse was noted. DHHS safety grant information was provided. AWS will replace a water hydrant.
CLERK REPORT
Moline reported water meters that require attention and sale of 53 dog / cat licenses to date.
LIBRARY REPORT
The April 3 meeting minutes were reviewed.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The April 26 minutes and Building Permits issued were reviewed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion was held on the Community Improvement Plan and letter received from Brenda Halbmaier stating that she intended to do the initial cleanup of the median, with Moriah Nygren completing the maintenance this summer. Second readings of Ord. 596 and 597 took place.
NEW BUSINESS
Action was taken to approve Eddie Couch as a member of the Planning Commission, adopt Res. 10-08 to place a “STOP” sign on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets; Res. 10-12 to place a “No Parking” sign on the west side of Elm Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets; waived three readings and adopted Ord. 598, Open Pit Burning; and heard first readings of Ord. 599, Dog and Cat Licenses and Ord. 600, Gas Regulations. A new copier for $379.95 was approved for the village office. The old copier will be placed in the library. The annual lease with Virgl Implement was approved for $2,000.00 for a bobcat with a cab. A “No Parking” sign will be erected north of the tennis court. The Wahoo Civic Center was authorized to hold volleyball leagues two to three times weekly this summer on the volleyball court at a cost of $100.00. Clarification was made that these items are allowed at the dump: grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree branches and concrete; NO LUMBER of any kind.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Mead Messenger
JUNE 2010 Volume 7, Issue 6
VILLAGE OF MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, June 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine
EXAMPLE OF PERMITTED ITEMS:
Tires Appliances Water heaters Bicycles Batteries Tires Trash
A fee will be charged for disposal of tires.
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED:
Wood Grass clippings Construction Refuse Tree limbs
This event is open to MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY!
Identifications will be checked to verify residency.
Eddie Couch has been appointed to the Planning Commission. Welcome!
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
If you are interested in serving your local government, the filing deadline is July 15 for incumbents and August 2 for non-incumbents.
DO NOT MOW YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO THE STREET. THE CLIPPINGS CAUSE THE STORM SEWER TO PLUG WHICH IN TURN PREVENTS WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY FROM THE STREET FOLLOWING RAINFALL.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In April, the Mead Community Group assisted in bringing Shelly Donahue to Mead Public Schools to speak to the junior and senior high students about the WAIT Program. We extend a huge thank you to the Mead Covenant Church, Alma Evangelical Lutheran Church and Region V Systems for their financial support.
WAIT, which stands for Why Am I Tempted?, is primarily an abstinence program that encourages youth to wait until they are married before engaging in sexual activity. Shelly spoke to the parents the night before the training and presented an hour of dynamic information on parenting, relationships and how to talk to your children about many things, including abstinence. She used great visual aids, one being a waffle to describe a male brain, and a bag of spaghetti to illustrate the female brain. Essentially, boys are able to compartmentalize each area of their lives, but girls intermingle everything, so if they are having relationship difficulties it is going to affect every part of their life. This also explains why boys are generally more prone to suicide, they push things aside and don't talk about or deal with problems, until they get overwhelming. Studies show that youth that are sexually active, boys are eight times more likely to commit suicide and girls three times more likely than their non-sexually active counterparts.
Shelly enouraged parents to talk, talk, talk to their children. So, if you have a student in junior or senior high, ask them to tell you what they learned from Shelly. This should get you started on a few conversations!
We would love to hear your feedback on programs like this and/or things you would like to see the Mead Community Group doing. Join us at our next meeting, Monday evening June 7th at Tracy's Place. Come at 6:00 pm to eat or 6:30 pm for the meeting.
Dog and cat licenses were due May 1. If you have not done so, please license your pet today!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, June 28 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, June 14, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
PANERA BREAD
will be available at Alma Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 12 from 10 - 11 AM. The bread , rolls and bagels are available free to the public. Pick up your items in the church basement.
Women Are Wanted at Mead Plant
(Wahoo Democrat headline, October 29, 1942)
“An indication of a trend in employment, women are being offered jobs at the Nebraska Ordnance Plant at Mead. Aside from general office work there are openings for women timekeepers, clerks, messengers, guides, passenger car drivers and production line workers.”
Now, almost 68 years later, I am looking for the women who answered this call to service. I would like to interview anyone who worked at the plant and record your stories for anyone wanting to learn about the NOP at Mead.
Please contact me and we will set up a time to meet. You can also leave your name and contact information at the Mead Public Library @ 624-6605.
I have numerous pictures of women working at the plant. Maybe one of them is you! I would appreciate your help identifying people in the pictures and I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
Thank You,
Jacklynn Petersen 624-6955
Following board resolution, a “STOP” sign has been placed on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets and a “NO PARKING” sign placed on the west side of Elm Street from Fourth to Fifth Streets. Please be aware of these traffic changes within the village.
AHOY READERS
Make a Splash @ Your Library
Summer Reading
When: June 1st, 2010 to July 15th, 2010
Where: Mead Public Library
Who for: All children through 6th grade or older if you would like to volunteer to monitor some programs.
Stop in at the library to register after May 24th.
We encourage all ages (adults included) to read at least one book during the summer vacation.
The library has added many new titles for all ages to entice readers.
Your children are invited to join Mead Public Library’s Summer Library Program and attend the fun programs and events we are planning for children of all ages. This summer’s theme, “MAKE A SPLASH—READ!” will explore water-from bubbles to boats-and guarantees an ocean of fun. The programs are fee and open to children of all abilities.
The public library cares about your children and has planned programs to keep them reading and learning all summer. Whether counting the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they have read this summer, children who join the summer library program keep their brains active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed.
And remember, you are your child’s first teacher. Look at picture books with your children who have not learned to read, and point out people, animals, and objects in the pictures. Read to your children and ask them to read to you. Your librarian will be happy to help you find books that are just right. We hope that you and your family enjoy looking at books and reading together and that you discover the treasures of your library.
Stop in at the library after May 24th for more information and a schedule of events.
Staff of Mead Public Library
Catch the Reading Wave
VILLAGE OF MEAD LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SWIMMING POOL, SPA OR HOT TUB REQUIREMENTS
A reminder that if you plan to erect a pool, spa or hot tub containing 24” of water, a locked fence is required prior to erection of the pool. Stop by the village office to obtain an application for a Building Permit and place the item on the Planning Commission agenda. The application must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission prior to erection of the pool, spa or hot tub. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on June 28.
FIRE PIT REGULATIONS
Village ordinance was recently amended to approve the use of fire pits in the village. Allowed are:
A commercially manufactured fire pit originally purchased from a retail store;
B. A self-constructed “in ground” fire pit for which a BUILDING PERMIT has been obtained and which is designed to include the following:
1. A metal fireproof screen of not more than 1” mesh so as not to permit the escape of burning paper or other substance;
2. Located at least 20’ from any building;
3. Constructed of fireproof materials.
A fire pit is defined as either a commercially manufactured portable device, made mostly of metal or clay, designed to constrain the components of a fire at all times and further designed to have burned within it either wood or containing a gas burning element or constructed “in ground” of fireproof materials and designed to contain the components of a fire at all times.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET MAY 11TH
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met May 11th at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Justin Stine, Sabrena Harnish and Dave and Melissa Konecky.
Action taken was: increase depot rent by $30.00 per month, effective July 1; purchase drag for ballfields for $255.00; donate $100.00 to Nebraska Rural Water for their assistance with water concerns; and approved a Basic Report Inspection on the old wellhouse for $945.00.
GUESTS
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding the water study, funded by CDBG funds. Action was taken to authorize the request for CDBG funds, Resolution 10-13 Excessive Force Resolution and Resolution 10-11 Fair Housing Resolution and adopted a Procurement and Code of Conduct.
Justin Stine, JEO Consulting, reported the process for the water study. A contract was approved for the study, contingent upon the release of funds.
Burneil Ecklund was not present but sent word that he wanted to make the board aware the fence was down on the east side of the dump.
UNSCHEDULED GUESTS
Sabrena Harnish presented street concern, fire pit use and again requested rock for her alley.
Dave Konecky asked that a “Stop Sign Ahead” sign be placed along Elm Street from the railroad tracks to Fourth Street so drivers are aware a new “Stop” sign has been erected on the corner of Fourth and Elm Streets.
POLICE REPORT
The monthly report was presented along with park concerns. Pressure results of the water hydrants were reported.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT
Walling presented a bid from Maquire Iron for $1,350.00 to clean the water tower. Asbestos testing at the old wellhouse was noted. DHHS safety grant information was provided. AWS will replace a water hydrant.
CLERK REPORT
Moline reported water meters that require attention and sale of 53 dog / cat licenses to date.
LIBRARY REPORT
The April 3 meeting minutes were reviewed.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The April 26 minutes and Building Permits issued were reviewed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion was held on the Community Improvement Plan and letter received from Brenda Halbmaier stating that she intended to do the initial cleanup of the median, with Moriah Nygren completing the maintenance this summer. Second readings of Ord. 596 and 597 took place.
NEW BUSINESS
Action was taken to approve Eddie Couch as a member of the Planning Commission, adopt Res. 10-08 to place a “STOP” sign on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets; Res. 10-12 to place a “No Parking” sign on the west side of Elm Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets; waived three readings and adopted Ord. 598, Open Pit Burning; and heard first readings of Ord. 599, Dog and Cat Licenses and Ord. 600, Gas Regulations. A new copier for $379.95 was approved for the village office. The old copier will be placed in the library. The annual lease with Virgl Implement was approved for $2,000.00 for a bobcat with a cab. A “No Parking” sign will be erected north of the tennis court. The Wahoo Civic Center was authorized to hold volleyball leagues two to three times weekly this summer on the volleyball court at a cost of $100.00. Clarification was made that these items are allowed at the dump: grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree branches and concrete; NO LUMBER of any kind.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Newsletter May 2010
VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
April 2010
Volume 7, Issue 5
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING – March 23, 2010
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on March 23. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson.
Action was taken to amend the Agreement for Wastewater Operators through June 1 with the City of Wahoo and Wastewater Operator concern.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC MEETING – April 6, 2010
A Public Meeting was held April 6 at 7:01 p.m. at the Community Building. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson & Street Supt. Ogden. Guests present were John Tresak from Ameritas & approximately sixty residents & landowners.
Ogden provided information on costs to pave First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 and Pine St. Estimates for First St. were $250,000.00 for concrete 31’ wide with curb & gutter, $249,000.00 for asphalt 31’ wide with curb & gutter and $126,000.00 for asphalt as rural section, 24’ wide, for $126,000.00.
Discussion was held on paving all streets, cost to homeowners, and drainage concerns. It was agreed the board will seek CDBG funding in October following a drainage study and prioritizing of streets to pave.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – April 13, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 13 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Eddie Couch, Sabrena Harnish, Tim Laughlin, Nick Raver and Joel Konecky.
GUESTS:
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding CDBG funding. Eddie Couch requested displaying a “No Parking” sign along Elm St. between 4th and 5th Sts. Sabrena Harnish discussed no parking and fire pit issues. Nick Raver and Joel Konecky reported condition of the water while fighting a fire and sought repair of a water valve.
Action was taken to approve $75.00 for mudjacking at the depot, approved SENDD for CDBG Grant General Administration Professional Services, granted permission for Mead Community Group to place banners along Elm and Fourth Streets, and hired Adam Miller to strip/finish the floors at the Community Building. Resolution 10-09 - Mutual Finance Agreement between Fire Districts, Resolution 10-10 - Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Hazard Mitigation Plan, Ordinance 594 - Garbage Franchise with Quality Disposal and Ordinance 595 - Garbage Franchise with Waste Connections were adopted. First Reading of Ordinance 596 - Notice to Bidders and Ordinance 597 - Delinquent Utility Notice took place. The village will pay up to $250.00 to alter the steps at the depot due to safety concerns. Brenda Halbmaier and an Alma Lutheran Confirmation student will maintain the island flower bed for community service.
Reports were heard from the Clerk, Police, Planning Commission and Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!
All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
Mead High School Graduation
is scheduled for Saturday, May 15.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In February, the group sponsored an informative seminar on Internet Safety, presented by Teri Effle from the Lincoln Council on Alcohol and Drugs. The weather was not very cooperative, which negatively affected the turnout. Here are some hightlights of the great information Teri gave us that night:
Monitoring your child's technology usage is the key to health and safety.
Why should we monitor?
*Lots of cyber-bullying, kids being mean to kids online. Adults get into the act too.
*Personal information,like addresses or schedules posted on-line, where anyone can see.
*Internet is used as an excuse to not make friends in “real time”, like at school and in the neighborhood.
How do we help keep kids safe online?
*Search names and e-mails online
*Have computers in a room the whole family shares
*Consider limiting the amount of non-homework computer time
*Check internet caches (history of sights visited)
*Block unwanted web-sites
*www.netnanny.com
*Computer games can be networking opportunities as well
*Set RULES and LIMITS
Strategies for Kids
*Stop, Block, and Tell! Don't respond to a person cyber-bullying you, block the individual and tell a trusted adult.
*Keep personal information private.
*Google yourself, keep tabs on the number in the upper right corner. It should not drastically increase under nor mal conditions.
The MCG will now alternate monthly meetings between afternoon and evenings to allow greater group participation. Next meeting is Tuesday, May 11th, 1:00 pm in the library at Mead High School.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
MAY 13th
PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Panera Bread is delivered to Alma Lutheran Church on the second Saturday of the month as a Community Outreach Project. The bread, rolls and bagels are available on May 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the church basement. All are welcome to come and help themselves to these goodies.
NOT MANY SALES ON PET TAGS
As of April 20, 28 dog licenses and 1 cat license has been issued. All dogs and cats are to be licensed BY MAY 1. Come to the village office to purchase the tags. By doing so, documentation can be made that your pet is current on his rabies vaccination and if lost, we can locate the owner by way of the tag number. Cost is $5.00 intact, $3.00 neutered or spayed. Proof of current rabies vaccination is also required.
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert the fire department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local TV channel / radio station if we are in a watch area.
If a funnel is actually spotted, they will blow a steady blast on the siren. This is your signal to take cover at once. For those residents or businesses without basements, go to the Alma Lutheran Church basement, 219 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
EASTER EGG HUNT A SUCCESS!
THANK YOU, Denise Patocka and Committee Members for spearheading the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mead on April 3. The children were very excited, the weather pleasant and the day fun filled.
Thanks again for your hard work at volunteering for this project for the children. Also thank you to everyone who contributed money and candy toward the event. A $50.00 Community Grant was once again awarded by Saunders County toward the Easter Egg Hunt.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
The Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt was a huge success. We had beautiful weather and over 100 participates hunting 2000 eggs and prizes! I am always filled with gratitude watching the parents and children of our community demonstrate respect, friendliness and excitement. I have received many compliments about the community and organization of our event. On behalf of the Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt committee, I would like to thank the following individuals or businesses on their generous donations.
Long Construction, Anne Swanson, Dr. Rawson,
Shelly Parsons, Todd Valley Farms, Country Store,
Mrs. Weiss and students, Inez Barrett, Kari Carritt*,
Jenny Carritt*, Sara Nicola*, Wahoo Civic Center,
Jerry, Staci* & Miranda Charles, Victoria Johnson, Moriah Nygren,
Lena, Ray & Nicole Huckeby, Margaret Johnson, Russell Armagost,
Mead Community Group, L & L Spreaders, April Hillstead,
Jeanette & Doug Johnson, Bank of Mead, Insulfoam,
Village of Mead, Mead Fire Department, Courtney Andersen,
The Cruz Family of Mead, Mead Public Library
Again, I have to give thanks to those people and businesses in the community that make it work so well, especially the Committee Members*. Every year we seek donations and appreciate the generosity from everyone. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please feel free to contact any of the committee members denoted with a * by their name. Thanks again for all that you do, we could not do it without you!
Respectfully,
Denise Patocka*
Chairman
DONATIONS NEEDED
The Mead Ball Association/Mead Days is requesting your donation. The Ball Association supports over 100 athletes through softball/baseball, basketball and volleyball. The Ball Association is also the proud sponsor of Mead Days, which is a weekend full of fun activities for all ages. Mark your calendars June 18-20. You can now register for sand volleyball, mud volleyball, beer pong and the fun run. Call Staci Charles 624-2061 or Dalene Selko 624-2255 (w) or 624-2137 (h).
Donations can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Cash or bingo items are welcomed.
A special thanks to Bank of Mead, Village of Mead, Saunders County, Todd Fick, Kent and Linda Sweet, Dick and Kay Pelster, AWS, Insulfoam, Mead Signs, Todd Valley Farms, Judy Rasmus, Big Rig and Zima Equipment for already making their donations.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL GAMES….The baseball and softball field will be busy starting games in April and run through June. Stop by and see your favorite team play. Several coaches have volunteered their time to help assist with softball and baseball this year.
Doug Patocka 8U Girls, Brian Streit 8U Girls, Mary Laughlin 12U Girls, Tim Hannan 18U Girls, PJ Nicola 8U Boys, Jason Swerczek 8U Boys, Tim Dickes 9/10 Boys and Jim Halbmaier 11/12 Boys. A special thanks to them as well as others who are assisting the coaches. The concessions stands will be operated under Alma Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Mead Library News 2010 April by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Happy Spring and the flowers have been gorgeous and I am looking forward to the lilacs.
Summer reading : I have one volunteer so far but I could use at least one more. We are meeting on Tues April 20th – probably in the morning. Please come if you would like to have some input in this program.
May is the time we attend the Scholastic book warehouse sale and we will we adding new elementary age titles. This is sponsored in part by the Spaghetti Feed fundraiser and other monies that the Friends/Foundation has accumulated. Donations are always welcome.
Graduation is coming!! The library will close at 12:00 on that day – May 15th.
Adult Materials: Michael Palmer – “The Last Surgeon”; Robert Parker – “Night and Day”, “Sea Change”, “Stranger in Paradise”, “Split Image”; John Sandford – “The Hanged Man’s Song”; James Patterson – “Cross” (first copy was lost), “Third Degree” and “Beach House” (older titles that I did not have); Janet Evonovich – “Hero at Large”; Joy Fielding – “The Wild Zone” and a new assortment of paper backs.
Juvenile Materials: Jeff Kinney - “The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary”; Tomi DePaola – “My Mother is So Smart”; Susan Meddaugh – “Martha Says It With Flowers” (Martha Speaksabout horses.
MEAD MESSENGER
April 2010
Volume 7, Issue 5
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING – March 23, 2010
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on March 23. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson.
Action was taken to amend the Agreement for Wastewater Operators through June 1 with the City of Wahoo and Wastewater Operator concern.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC MEETING – April 6, 2010
A Public Meeting was held April 6 at 7:01 p.m. at the Community Building. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson & Street Supt. Ogden. Guests present were John Tresak from Ameritas & approximately sixty residents & landowners.
Ogden provided information on costs to pave First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 and Pine St. Estimates for First St. were $250,000.00 for concrete 31’ wide with curb & gutter, $249,000.00 for asphalt 31’ wide with curb & gutter and $126,000.00 for asphalt as rural section, 24’ wide, for $126,000.00.
Discussion was held on paving all streets, cost to homeowners, and drainage concerns. It was agreed the board will seek CDBG funding in October following a drainage study and prioritizing of streets to pave.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – April 13, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 13 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Eddie Couch, Sabrena Harnish, Tim Laughlin, Nick Raver and Joel Konecky.
GUESTS:
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding CDBG funding. Eddie Couch requested displaying a “No Parking” sign along Elm St. between 4th and 5th Sts. Sabrena Harnish discussed no parking and fire pit issues. Nick Raver and Joel Konecky reported condition of the water while fighting a fire and sought repair of a water valve.
Action was taken to approve $75.00 for mudjacking at the depot, approved SENDD for CDBG Grant General Administration Professional Services, granted permission for Mead Community Group to place banners along Elm and Fourth Streets, and hired Adam Miller to strip/finish the floors at the Community Building. Resolution 10-09 - Mutual Finance Agreement between Fire Districts, Resolution 10-10 - Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Hazard Mitigation Plan, Ordinance 594 - Garbage Franchise with Quality Disposal and Ordinance 595 - Garbage Franchise with Waste Connections were adopted. First Reading of Ordinance 596 - Notice to Bidders and Ordinance 597 - Delinquent Utility Notice took place. The village will pay up to $250.00 to alter the steps at the depot due to safety concerns. Brenda Halbmaier and an Alma Lutheran Confirmation student will maintain the island flower bed for community service.
Reports were heard from the Clerk, Police, Planning Commission and Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!
All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
Mead High School Graduation
is scheduled for Saturday, May 15.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In February, the group sponsored an informative seminar on Internet Safety, presented by Teri Effle from the Lincoln Council on Alcohol and Drugs. The weather was not very cooperative, which negatively affected the turnout. Here are some hightlights of the great information Teri gave us that night:
Monitoring your child's technology usage is the key to health and safety.
Why should we monitor?
*Lots of cyber-bullying, kids being mean to kids online. Adults get into the act too.
*Personal information,like addresses or schedules posted on-line, where anyone can see.
*Internet is used as an excuse to not make friends in “real time”, like at school and in the neighborhood.
How do we help keep kids safe online?
*Search names and e-mails online
*Have computers in a room the whole family shares
*Consider limiting the amount of non-homework computer time
*Check internet caches (history of sights visited)
*Block unwanted web-sites
*www.netnanny.com
*Computer games can be networking opportunities as well
*Set RULES and LIMITS
Strategies for Kids
*Stop, Block, and Tell! Don't respond to a person cyber-bullying you, block the individual and tell a trusted adult.
*Keep personal information private.
*Google yourself, keep tabs on the number in the upper right corner. It should not drastically increase under nor mal conditions.
The MCG will now alternate monthly meetings between afternoon and evenings to allow greater group participation. Next meeting is Tuesday, May 11th, 1:00 pm in the library at Mead High School.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
MAY 13th
PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Panera Bread is delivered to Alma Lutheran Church on the second Saturday of the month as a Community Outreach Project. The bread, rolls and bagels are available on May 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the church basement. All are welcome to come and help themselves to these goodies.
NOT MANY SALES ON PET TAGS
As of April 20, 28 dog licenses and 1 cat license has been issued. All dogs and cats are to be licensed BY MAY 1. Come to the village office to purchase the tags. By doing so, documentation can be made that your pet is current on his rabies vaccination and if lost, we can locate the owner by way of the tag number. Cost is $5.00 intact, $3.00 neutered or spayed. Proof of current rabies vaccination is also required.
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert the fire department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local TV channel / radio station if we are in a watch area.
If a funnel is actually spotted, they will blow a steady blast on the siren. This is your signal to take cover at once. For those residents or businesses without basements, go to the Alma Lutheran Church basement, 219 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
EASTER EGG HUNT A SUCCESS!
THANK YOU, Denise Patocka and Committee Members for spearheading the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mead on April 3. The children were very excited, the weather pleasant and the day fun filled.
Thanks again for your hard work at volunteering for this project for the children. Also thank you to everyone who contributed money and candy toward the event. A $50.00 Community Grant was once again awarded by Saunders County toward the Easter Egg Hunt.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
The Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt was a huge success. We had beautiful weather and over 100 participates hunting 2000 eggs and prizes! I am always filled with gratitude watching the parents and children of our community demonstrate respect, friendliness and excitement. I have received many compliments about the community and organization of our event. On behalf of the Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt committee, I would like to thank the following individuals or businesses on their generous donations.
Long Construction, Anne Swanson, Dr. Rawson,
Shelly Parsons, Todd Valley Farms, Country Store,
Mrs. Weiss and students, Inez Barrett, Kari Carritt*,
Jenny Carritt*, Sara Nicola*, Wahoo Civic Center,
Jerry, Staci* & Miranda Charles, Victoria Johnson, Moriah Nygren,
Lena, Ray & Nicole Huckeby, Margaret Johnson, Russell Armagost,
Mead Community Group, L & L Spreaders, April Hillstead,
Jeanette & Doug Johnson, Bank of Mead, Insulfoam,
Village of Mead, Mead Fire Department, Courtney Andersen,
The Cruz Family of Mead, Mead Public Library
Again, I have to give thanks to those people and businesses in the community that make it work so well, especially the Committee Members*. Every year we seek donations and appreciate the generosity from everyone. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please feel free to contact any of the committee members denoted with a * by their name. Thanks again for all that you do, we could not do it without you!
Respectfully,
Denise Patocka*
Chairman
DONATIONS NEEDED
The Mead Ball Association/Mead Days is requesting your donation. The Ball Association supports over 100 athletes through softball/baseball, basketball and volleyball. The Ball Association is also the proud sponsor of Mead Days, which is a weekend full of fun activities for all ages. Mark your calendars June 18-20. You can now register for sand volleyball, mud volleyball, beer pong and the fun run. Call Staci Charles 624-2061 or Dalene Selko 624-2255 (w) or 624-2137 (h).
Donations can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Cash or bingo items are welcomed.
A special thanks to Bank of Mead, Village of Mead, Saunders County, Todd Fick, Kent and Linda Sweet, Dick and Kay Pelster, AWS, Insulfoam, Mead Signs, Todd Valley Farms, Judy Rasmus, Big Rig and Zima Equipment for already making their donations.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL GAMES….The baseball and softball field will be busy starting games in April and run through June. Stop by and see your favorite team play. Several coaches have volunteered their time to help assist with softball and baseball this year.
Doug Patocka 8U Girls, Brian Streit 8U Girls, Mary Laughlin 12U Girls, Tim Hannan 18U Girls, PJ Nicola 8U Boys, Jason Swerczek 8U Boys, Tim Dickes 9/10 Boys and Jim Halbmaier 11/12 Boys. A special thanks to them as well as others who are assisting the coaches. The concessions stands will be operated under Alma Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Mead Library News 2010 April by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Happy Spring and the flowers have been gorgeous and I am looking forward to the lilacs.
Summer reading : I have one volunteer so far but I could use at least one more. We are meeting on Tues April 20th – probably in the morning. Please come if you would like to have some input in this program.
May is the time we attend the Scholastic book warehouse sale and we will we adding new elementary age titles. This is sponsored in part by the Spaghetti Feed fundraiser and other monies that the Friends/Foundation has accumulated. Donations are always welcome.
Graduation is coming!! The library will close at 12:00 on that day – May 15th.
Adult Materials: Michael Palmer – “The Last Surgeon”; Robert Parker – “Night and Day”, “Sea Change”, “Stranger in Paradise”, “Split Image”; John Sandford – “The Hanged Man’s Song”; James Patterson – “Cross” (first copy was lost), “Third Degree” and “Beach House” (older titles that I did not have); Janet Evonovich – “Hero at Large”; Joy Fielding – “The Wild Zone” and a new assortment of paper backs.
Juvenile Materials: Jeff Kinney - “The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary”; Tomi DePaola – “My Mother is So Smart”; Susan Meddaugh – “Martha Says It With Flowers” (Martha Speaksabout horses.
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