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.
