VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 9, Issue 1 - JANUARY 2012
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met Dec. 13 at 6:07 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver, & Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller & Wielage. Following nominations, Mayfield was elected Chairman. The following appointments were approved: Clerk/Treasurer-J. Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt.-N. Raver, Police Chief-J. Carlson, Librarian-V. Kuhr, Attorney-L. Lindahl, Accountant-Ed Schroeder, Street Supt.-Julie Ogden, Engineer-JEO, Official Depository-Bank of Mead, Insurance Carrier-Inspro, 401k Administrator-Ameritas & Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper. The method of posting of meetings was approved. Appointments were approved: Common Facility Board-Halbmaier & Miller; Board of Adjustments-Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller, Wielage & Planning Commission Chair with A. Raver as alternate; Board of Health-Carlson, Mayfield & Mary Miller.
SPECIAL GUESTS: Street Supt. Ogden presented a cooperative agreement & contract with Frontier Co-op to study drainage issues resulting from the construction of grain bins. The cooperative agreement & contract were approved.
Wielage exited the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Judy Rasmus presented an estimate to remove the tree west of her property that sits partially in the alley. The board will seek bids to top the tree.
Terry Miller addressed the board regarding vehicles obscuring vision by vehicles parked at Miller Apts. He agreed to close the two west stalls, paint horizontal parking stripes & visit with residents.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: Raver reported on bill from Sargent Drilling to test Well #92.
CLERK REPORT: Moline inquired whether the board wished membership in NE Statewide Arboretum & reported on Christmas Party, grants available for Community Bldg. & vacation request.
POLICE REPORT: Monthly report was presented. Discussion centered on vehicles parked on streets during snow removal.
PLANNING COMMISSION: The minutes of the 11/28 meeting were presented as well as Bldg. Permits issued. The board approved permits for Frontier Co-op to demolish a fertilizer plant & construct a fertilizer plant. Discussion was held on a permit application from Frontier Co-op to place a grain bin on site. Residents of Hannan Subdivision expressed their concerns with drainage. A special meeting will be held Dec. 20 at 6:00 p.m. with Planning Commission members present.
LIBRARY REPORT: No paperwork submitted.
UNSCHEDULED GUEST: Andy Carritt expressed concern with closing the alley west of his property. The board indicated they have no plans to do so at this time.
OLD BUSINESS: A 100-year, $1.00 per year lease to Mead Rural Fire Dept. for the Community Bldg. was approved.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve the Wastewater Facility Plan from JEO, heat pump installation request from Michael & Tracy Lihs & first reading of Ord. 618, Water Rates & Ord. 619, Sewer Rates. Three readings were waived of Ord. 620, Replacement Cost of Meter after First Replacement by the Village & Ord. 621, Shut off of Meter if Homeowner Does Not Comply with Backlflow Survey Requirements. Ord. 620 & Ord. 621 were adopted.
It was reported Todd Valley Equipment purchased two tables for the Community Bldg.
The annual review of Librarian took place.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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A Public Hearing was held at 6:07 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Village Office. John Trouba, SENDD, presented an update on the Water, Wastewater & Street Studies using CDBG funding.
The hearing adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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 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 Tip of the Month
January is National Mentoring Month. We hear a lot of talk about mentoring these days and the importance of our children having other supportive adults in their lives, but what is a mentor and what are their roles and responsibilities.
Simply put, Mentors are people who have life experience they want to share by spending time with a special person. Young children and adolescents can have mentors, some adults even have mentors who are younger than them! Having a mentor gives you a chance to learn and do a lot of new things. It is definitely a win-win arrangement for all involved parties. Here are some additional mentor tips:
A Mentor Can Be:
A friend – mentors and mentees do fun things together, help each other , and are honest with each other.
A role model – mentors set good examples of how to live.
A listener you can trust – mentors are there to support you and help you when needed.
A person who is proud of you - mentors, over time, see you grown and change.
A Mentor is Not:
A mentor to your family
A social worker or doctor – your life is complicated, everyone's is. Your mentor can help you get in touch with other people in your community who can support and help you.
A fixer – your mentor is not trying to change you or make you “better.”
An ATM machine – mentors are there to give time, support and friendship, not money or material things.
What Mentees can do:
Give your mentor a chance
Show your appreciation
Be open to new experiences
Share what you know and communicate.
For more information on Mentoring, see the Search Institute for Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota
Please join us at our next meeting of the Mead Community Group, Thursday, January 19th, 1:00 pm at the Mead High School.
Of interest to you!!!
A Special Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees will be set in the near future to present results and recommendations from the Water and Wastewater Studies. Representatives from the Village Engineers, JEO Consulting Group, will be in attendance to review and present proposals. Please plan to attend this meeting to hear what infrastructure improvements are planned in the future for the Village of Mead.
Watch for Meeting Postings!
Church Services
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - First Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - All other Sundays
9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages
PANERA BREAD - January 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - January 12, NOON Potluck & Fellowship
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
LIBRARY NEWS -
The Annual Spaghetti Feed will be held on January 21 at Mead High School beginning at 4:00 pm. Coloring contest winners were Demmy Patocka, Cali Carritt and Duane Kuhn, Jr.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, January 10, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, January 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, January 4, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, January 9, 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
Steve Mayfield, Chairman
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Adam Miller, Trustee
Ailene Raver, 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
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 443-9688
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Newsletter December 2011
Mead, Nebraska
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 9, Issue 12
DECEMBER 2011
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET NOVEMBER 8TH
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met November 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Miller. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Ed Schroeder, Dallas Vogt and John Trouba.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Village Accountant, Ed Schroeder, presented the 10/1/10 through 9/30/11 Financial Report. John Trouba, SENDD, reported future Fair Housing information from businesses and project funding. A Public Hearing will be scheduled for 12/13 to address grant funding and projects.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver requested John Haag remain as main operator at the wastewater plant. Gil Frey requested 1/2 payment for attendance at backflow training. He is to submit a claim prior to approval.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported USDA presented funding information at Three Rivers Clerks meeting she attended and Clerk Academy dates.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly police report and nuisance on a property.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Minutes of the 10/24 regular meeting and permits were reviewed. Action was taken to approve Demolition Permit 11-14 to Frontier Co-op to demolish cement block building and surrounding concrete located at 1551 Co Rd 11.
LIBRARY REPORT: Minutes of the 9/7 meeting were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion was held on request for tree removal in an alley, Senior Diner Program, 11/15 meeting with the officers of the Mead Fire Dept. and Mead Rural Fire Board to discuss the Community Bldg. and drainage concerns along Elm St., Frontier Co-op and Hannan Subdivision.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve John Haag as main operator and Nick Raver as back-up operator at the wastewater plant and Nick Raver as main operator and Gil Frey as back-up operator at the water plant; approved $100.00 to Nebraska Rural Water Equipment Fund for services rendered with water and wastewater issues and authorized Windstream to bury a cable south of Frontier grain bins.
Items to be placed on the 12/13 meeting: increase in water / sewer rates with separate rates to non-residents; additional charge for water meters if replaced more than one time and right to turn-off water if backflow surveys are not returned as indicted.
The board entered executive session at 8:28 p.m. for annual review of the Utilities / Maintenance Supt. and Dumpmaster.
A. Raver exited the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
The board returned to regular session at 8:43 p.m.
Action was taken to approve a 10% raise, $1.53 per hour increase to the Utilities/ Maintenance Supt.
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Absent was Halbmaier. Also present were Nick Raver, Duane Johnson, Mike Coyle, George Robertson and Don Anderson Discussion was held on the process for the village to gift or lease the Community Bldg./Fire Station to the Mead Rural Fire Board. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
from the Trustees and Employees of the Village of Mead!
The Village Office will be closed at various times during the Christmas holidays.
December 24 and 27 and January 3 to observe the holidays.
If you are making a water/sewer payment in person, please place in the drop box or deliver to the Bank of Mead.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make our first Trunk or Treat on Halloween extremely successful!! Mary Hanson was the winner of a beautiful autumn themed arrangement (provided by Bank of Mead) complete with gift certificates from the following community businesses:
Sprinkled Pink Cakes Mead Country Store Mead Signs
As we are now smack dab in the middle of the Holiday Season, the Mead Community Group wishes you health and happiness. Take some time to enjoy your family, even in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. Make an effort to reach out to those around you who may be less fortunate. Helping someone else is a great example for your children. In fact, helping others and speaking up on behalf of others is so important it made the list of the Forty Developmental Assets. What you do does not have to be huge; make cookies together and deliver to the neighbors. Visit an elderly friend at a care center. It will make your Holidays extra special.
You are invited to join us at any of our regular monthly meetings, next one will be Thursday, December 15th at 1:00 pm in the library at Mead High School. For more information, look for our new brochures on display at the library, Bank of Mead, Country Store, and the churches in Mead.
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.
- - COLORING CONTEST AT THE MEAD LIBRARY - -
The Mead Library is sponsoring a coloring contest for Christmas. Please have the sheets returned to the Library by December 11th. Please add your name and age/grade.
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
PANERA BREAD - December 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - December 8, NOON Dinner & Fellowship
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Alma Lutheran Church
12/24 - 9:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Alma Lutheran Church sponsors Panera Bread on the second Saturday of the month, following the second Friday of the month. This outreach is open to the public, targeting “those in need”, and free to all.
Please note doors open at 10:00 am until l1:00 am. If you arrive early, please be patient until the doors are opened at 10:00.
Alma also sponsors the Community Food Bank which is sponsored by the Mead Ministerial group. Contact Pastor Alena at 402-624-3015 to make arrangements for product pick-up.
SANTA ARRIVES DECEMBER 21
Santa Claus will be making his annual stop in Mead on Wednesday, December 21. He will stop at Mead Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. and PreSchool at 9:30 a.m. From there he will come to the Mead Library to greet youngsters from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
BASKETBALL BEGINS
Good luck to Mead Jr.-Sr. High School basketball teams as they begin their seasons. Varsity and Junior Varsity games begin Friday, December 2 vs Johnson County. The Junior High boys began their season on Saturday, November 19 in the Mead JH Tournament . The Junior High girls have their first game vs Cedar Bluffs on Monday, January 19. GOOD LUCK, GO RAIDERS!
Citizens of the Village of Mead,
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees is proposing the following increase in water and sewer rates. As you may be aware, the village has undertaken a Water Study and Wastewater Study through the use of CDBG funding. Results of the studies will be presented to the public in the near future as to future infrastructure improvements. As reported by our accountant on the Financial Report approved for fiscal year October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, we have a $20,000.00 loss in water / sewer for the year. Water and sewer have shown losses for several years due to rates not supporting expenses in these funds.
CURRENT RATES:
Water – 5/8” – ¾” meter $12.00 per month
1” meter single dwelling $12.00 per month
1” meter multi-family dwelling $22.00 per month
1 ½” or larger meter $42.00 per month
For all use of water, all water consumers shall pay a metered rate of $1.25 per thousand gallons.
Sewer – 5/8” – ¾” meter $16.00 per month
1” meter $26.00 per month
1 ½” or larger meter $46.00 per month
Volume rate charge: $.75 per 1,000-gallons/per month based on previous month’s average of December, January and February, effective annually on April 1.
PROPOSED RATES:
Water – 5/8” – ¾” meter $20.00 per month resident
$30.00 per month non-resident
1” meter single dwelling $20.00 per month resident
$30.00 per month non-resident
1” meter multi-family dwelling $30.00 per month resident
$45.00 per month non-resident
1 ½” or larger meter $50.00 per month resident
$75.00 per month non-resident
For all use of water, all water consumers shall pay a metered rate of $1.75 per thousand gallons.
Sewer – 5/8” – ¾” meter $20.00 per month resident
$30.00 per month non-resident
1” meter $30.00 per month resident
$45.00 per month non-resident
1 ½” or larger meter $50.00 per month resident
$75.00 per month non-resident
Volume rate charge: $1.00 per 1,000-gallons/per month based on previous month’s average of December, January and February, effective annually on April 1.
The rate increases will be on the December 13 board agenda. The 6:00 p.m. meeting will be held at the Village Office.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the Board of Trustees.
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
The Bank of Mead would like to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday. Come celebrate the holiday season with the Bank of Mead from December 21-23. The Main Bankk will have coffee, cider and cookies to thank all our customers for a great year.
Bank of Mead
Christmas Coloring Contest
$10.00 Cash Prize for the Winners!
Enter the Bank of Mead's Christmas Coloring Contest. Pick up your copy of the Christmas Coloring Page at the Bank of Mead or print a copy from our newsletter today! Three winners will be chosen, one for 5 & Under, Ages 6-9, and 10&Up. The winners will each receive $10.00 cash! Entries need to be turned in at the Bank of Mead by December 19, 2011.
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 9, Issue 12
DECEMBER 2011
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET NOVEMBER 8TH
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met November 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Miller. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Ed Schroeder, Dallas Vogt and John Trouba.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Village Accountant, Ed Schroeder, presented the 10/1/10 through 9/30/11 Financial Report. John Trouba, SENDD, reported future Fair Housing information from businesses and project funding. A Public Hearing will be scheduled for 12/13 to address grant funding and projects.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver requested John Haag remain as main operator at the wastewater plant. Gil Frey requested 1/2 payment for attendance at backflow training. He is to submit a claim prior to approval.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported USDA presented funding information at Three Rivers Clerks meeting she attended and Clerk Academy dates.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly police report and nuisance on a property.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Minutes of the 10/24 regular meeting and permits were reviewed. Action was taken to approve Demolition Permit 11-14 to Frontier Co-op to demolish cement block building and surrounding concrete located at 1551 Co Rd 11.
LIBRARY REPORT: Minutes of the 9/7 meeting were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion was held on request for tree removal in an alley, Senior Diner Program, 11/15 meeting with the officers of the Mead Fire Dept. and Mead Rural Fire Board to discuss the Community Bldg. and drainage concerns along Elm St., Frontier Co-op and Hannan Subdivision.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve John Haag as main operator and Nick Raver as back-up operator at the wastewater plant and Nick Raver as main operator and Gil Frey as back-up operator at the water plant; approved $100.00 to Nebraska Rural Water Equipment Fund for services rendered with water and wastewater issues and authorized Windstream to bury a cable south of Frontier grain bins.
Items to be placed on the 12/13 meeting: increase in water / sewer rates with separate rates to non-residents; additional charge for water meters if replaced more than one time and right to turn-off water if backflow surveys are not returned as indicted.
The board entered executive session at 8:28 p.m. for annual review of the Utilities / Maintenance Supt. and Dumpmaster.
A. Raver exited the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
The board returned to regular session at 8:43 p.m.
Action was taken to approve a 10% raise, $1.53 per hour increase to the Utilities/ Maintenance Supt.
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Absent was Halbmaier. Also present were Nick Raver, Duane Johnson, Mike Coyle, George Robertson and Don Anderson Discussion was held on the process for the village to gift or lease the Community Bldg./Fire Station to the Mead Rural Fire Board. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
from the Trustees and Employees of the Village of Mead!
The Village Office will be closed at various times during the Christmas holidays.
December 24 and 27 and January 3 to observe the holidays.
If you are making a water/sewer payment in person, please place in the drop box or deliver to the Bank of Mead.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make our first Trunk or Treat on Halloween extremely successful!! Mary Hanson was the winner of a beautiful autumn themed arrangement (provided by Bank of Mead) complete with gift certificates from the following community businesses:
Sprinkled Pink Cakes Mead Country Store Mead Signs
As we are now smack dab in the middle of the Holiday Season, the Mead Community Group wishes you health and happiness. Take some time to enjoy your family, even in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. Make an effort to reach out to those around you who may be less fortunate. Helping someone else is a great example for your children. In fact, helping others and speaking up on behalf of others is so important it made the list of the Forty Developmental Assets. What you do does not have to be huge; make cookies together and deliver to the neighbors. Visit an elderly friend at a care center. It will make your Holidays extra special.
You are invited to join us at any of our regular monthly meetings, next one will be Thursday, December 15th at 1:00 pm in the library at Mead High School. For more information, look for our new brochures on display at the library, Bank of Mead, Country Store, and the churches in Mead.
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.
- - COLORING CONTEST AT THE MEAD LIBRARY - -
The Mead Library is sponsoring a coloring contest for Christmas. Please have the sheets returned to the Library by December 11th. Please add your name and age/grade.
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
PANERA BREAD - December 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - December 8, NOON Dinner & Fellowship
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Alma Lutheran Church
12/24 - 9:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Alma Lutheran Church sponsors Panera Bread on the second Saturday of the month, following the second Friday of the month. This outreach is open to the public, targeting “those in need”, and free to all.
Please note doors open at 10:00 am until l1:00 am. If you arrive early, please be patient until the doors are opened at 10:00.
Alma also sponsors the Community Food Bank which is sponsored by the Mead Ministerial group. Contact Pastor Alena at 402-624-3015 to make arrangements for product pick-up.
SANTA ARRIVES DECEMBER 21
Santa Claus will be making his annual stop in Mead on Wednesday, December 21. He will stop at Mead Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. and PreSchool at 9:30 a.m. From there he will come to the Mead Library to greet youngsters from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
BASKETBALL BEGINS
Good luck to Mead Jr.-Sr. High School basketball teams as they begin their seasons. Varsity and Junior Varsity games begin Friday, December 2 vs Johnson County. The Junior High boys began their season on Saturday, November 19 in the Mead JH Tournament . The Junior High girls have their first game vs Cedar Bluffs on Monday, January 19. GOOD LUCK, GO RAIDERS!
Citizens of the Village of Mead,
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees is proposing the following increase in water and sewer rates. As you may be aware, the village has undertaken a Water Study and Wastewater Study through the use of CDBG funding. Results of the studies will be presented to the public in the near future as to future infrastructure improvements. As reported by our accountant on the Financial Report approved for fiscal year October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, we have a $20,000.00 loss in water / sewer for the year. Water and sewer have shown losses for several years due to rates not supporting expenses in these funds.
CURRENT RATES:
Water – 5/8” – ¾” meter $12.00 per month
1” meter single dwelling $12.00 per month
1” meter multi-family dwelling $22.00 per month
1 ½” or larger meter $42.00 per month
For all use of water, all water consumers shall pay a metered rate of $1.25 per thousand gallons.
Sewer – 5/8” – ¾” meter $16.00 per month
1” meter $26.00 per month
1 ½” or larger meter $46.00 per month
Volume rate charge: $.75 per 1,000-gallons/per month based on previous month’s average of December, January and February, effective annually on April 1.
PROPOSED RATES:
Water – 5/8” – ¾” meter $20.00 per month resident
$30.00 per month non-resident
1” meter single dwelling $20.00 per month resident
$30.00 per month non-resident
1” meter multi-family dwelling $30.00 per month resident
$45.00 per month non-resident
1 ½” or larger meter $50.00 per month resident
$75.00 per month non-resident
For all use of water, all water consumers shall pay a metered rate of $1.75 per thousand gallons.
Sewer – 5/8” – ¾” meter $20.00 per month resident
$30.00 per month non-resident
1” meter $30.00 per month resident
$45.00 per month non-resident
1 ½” or larger meter $50.00 per month resident
$75.00 per month non-resident
Volume rate charge: $1.00 per 1,000-gallons/per month based on previous month’s average of December, January and February, effective annually on April 1.
The rate increases will be on the December 13 board agenda. The 6:00 p.m. meeting will be held at the Village Office.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the Board of Trustees.
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
The Bank of Mead would like to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday. Come celebrate the holiday season with the Bank of Mead from December 21-23. The Main Bankk will have coffee, cider and cookies to thank all our customers for a great year.
Bank of Mead
Christmas Coloring Contest
$10.00 Cash Prize for the Winners!
Enter the Bank of Mead's Christmas Coloring Contest. Pick up your copy of the Christmas Coloring Page at the Bank of Mead or print a copy from our newsletter today! Three winners will be chosen, one for 5 & Under, Ages 6-9, and 10&Up. The winners will each receive $10.00 cash! Entries need to be turned in at the Bank of Mead by December 19, 2011.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Newsletter November 2011
VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
NOVEMBER 20-11
Volume 9, Issue 11
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Sept. 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Bldg. Present were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests present were Julie Ogden and Jake Vasa, representing JEO Consulting and Dennis and Kathy Berry.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to hear results of the Street Study. Julie Ogden, Street Supt., presented the final report on the condition of streets, recommendations for improvements and drainage issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met in Regular Session on Sept. 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield and Wielage. Absent was Miller.
Raver stated the purpose for the meeting was to discuss drainage concerns of the southeast stormsewer into a drainage ditch on Hannan Subdivision. Action was taken to direct Clerk to address letters to property owners asking that they attend the Oct. 11 Regular Meeting to discuss the concern.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on Oct. 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Maintenance Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dave Henke, Tim Adams, Judy Rasmus, Colleen Morrissey, Paul and Patty Knott, John and Mary Knott, Jeff and Jennifer Getzschman and Cathleen Bohaty.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Tim Adams, JEO Consulting Group, presented the final report on the Wastewater Study.
Judy Rasmus requested removal or topping of three trees located in the alley by her residence.
Residents of Hannan Subdivision and Cathleen Bohaty were in attendance upon a request by the board to discuss the drainage issue on their properties. The board asked that they consider easements to allow proper maintenance on the natural flow line for water drainage. Concerns were expressed. The board will provide plan description of how the flow line will be improved.
REPORTS: Maintenance - N. Raver reported maintenance needs at the wellhouse and wastewater facility, UNL research on a small drinking water system and clearance to return to work. Police - Carlson presented the monthly police report. Discussion was held on safety concerns of truck traffic during harvest and vehicle parking at Miller Apts. Clerk - Moline reported on attendance at a meeting of the County Supervisors to discuss Senior Dinners. Approval was granted for Moline to conduct a survey to see if patrons from Mead are interested in such program. The Christmas Dinner will be held at Starbust in January. Planning Commission - The minutes of the Sept. 26 meeting and Building Permits issued were reviewed. Library - The minutes of the Oct. 5 meeting were presented.
Action was taken to approve the Wastewater Study, appoint Gil Frey as Main Operator and N. Raver as Back-up Operator at the Wastewater facility; address letter to two residents requesting corrections of objects hindering the flow of water on their properties; Res. 11-12, Loan from the Bank of Mead for $16,400.96 for a 2011 Ford Pickup, snowplow hitch and grapple; and Res. 11-13, Special Designated Liquor License to C & J Country Store for a party at the Community Building on Nov. 5. Discussion was held on Community Bldg. improvements, drainage along Elm Street and proposed landfill.
The board entered executive session at 8:56 p.m. for Library Aide evaluation. The board returned to regular session at 8:58 p.m. Action was approved to increase wage of Library Aide, Pat Miller by $.50 per hour.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions
November traditionally marks the beginning of the extended holiday season with Thanksgiving. Holidays and special occasions, when they work well, bring families closer together. Even celebrations that aren't perfect can be transformed into ones that mean a lot to family members.
Families that celebrate holidays and special occasions are more likely to raise children who have a strong sense of identity, are healthy, have close ties to family members, and succeed in school. Holidays bring family members together as they look forward to, plan, and work together to create the celebration.
One of the most dangerous threats to a family's fabric is the cancellation of a holiday or celebration because of family tension, trauma, or loss. Life isn't always easy, family members don't always behave appropriately, divorce happens, and loved ones die. The normal reaction is to distant ourselves, but it's important to come together regardless of how difficult it is. Holidays and special occasions are good times to try to put differences behind you and remember that, no matter what you disagree on, you're still a family.
Your family can celebrate whatever holiday or special occasion you find important. That may be Thanksgiving, birthdays or adoption days, special days that revolve around religious traditions, or times that celebrate our military. What matters is celebrating holidays that mean a lot to your family through the generations.
For more information on this and other Forty Developmental Assets see www.parentfurther.com
You're invited to join us at our next Mead Community Group Meeting, Thursday, November 17th, 1:00 pm in the library at Mead Public High School.
Church Services
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - November 10, NOON Dinner & Fellowship
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - November 12, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS NOVEMBER 6
Would Mead / Area Residents Support a Senior Center Dining Program?
This question is being placed before the public. Other area towns offer this service, and we are asking if you would purchase a meal at a minimal cost two days a week?
Please contact the village office, 402-624-2495, if you would be interested in the village pursuing this program.
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.
WINTER DUMP HOURS
Dump hours are changing for the winter months effective November 1 through March 31. The dump will be open on the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY FROM 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
The dump is open to residents only with a fee of $2.00 per load.
The Village Office will be closed
November 24 & 25 for Thanksgiving
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, November 8, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, November 28, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, November 14, 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. If you are planning future building projects be aware that the Planning Commission does not meet in December.
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
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
SAFETY INFORMATION FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD -
Emergency Notification System – (ENS) DOT
Nebraska has had incidents where someone is stuck on the Railroad tracks. If this happens to you there are procedures that must be followed to save your life and vehicle.
• Look for a railroad emergency telephone number and a Department of Transportation (DOT) crossing identification number posted at the crossing.
• All crossings are identified with a unique DOT number that consists of six (6) digits followed by a letter. This DOT number should be given when calling the emergency number to identify your location and report the problem or emergency – it’s like the crossing address.
• These numbers may be posted on the cross buck post, signal post, or silver signal control building (bungalow).
• Call the emergency number if your car becomes stalled, or stuck on the tracks for any reason, or if the lights and gates are not operating properly.
• This also includes reporting automatic warning devices that are malfunctioning, sight obstructions at the crossing, and other safety information.
• If you cannot locate the emergency number, call 911 or local law enforcement to report a stalled vehicle or signals that are malfunctioning.
Law Enforcement – Call the emergency telephone number posted at the crossing to report an incident. Advise your dispatch or communications center of the incident location. Remember that train crews and motor vehicle drivers don’t use the same geographical references to describe the location.
MEAD MESSENGER
NOVEMBER 20-11
Volume 9, Issue 11
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Sept. 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Bldg. Present were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests present were Julie Ogden and Jake Vasa, representing JEO Consulting and Dennis and Kathy Berry.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to hear results of the Street Study. Julie Ogden, Street Supt., presented the final report on the condition of streets, recommendations for improvements and drainage issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met in Regular Session on Sept. 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield and Wielage. Absent was Miller.
Raver stated the purpose for the meeting was to discuss drainage concerns of the southeast stormsewer into a drainage ditch on Hannan Subdivision. Action was taken to direct Clerk to address letters to property owners asking that they attend the Oct. 11 Regular Meeting to discuss the concern.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on Oct. 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chair A. Raver; Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Maintenance Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dave Henke, Tim Adams, Judy Rasmus, Colleen Morrissey, Paul and Patty Knott, John and Mary Knott, Jeff and Jennifer Getzschman and Cathleen Bohaty.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Tim Adams, JEO Consulting Group, presented the final report on the Wastewater Study.
Judy Rasmus requested removal or topping of three trees located in the alley by her residence.
Residents of Hannan Subdivision and Cathleen Bohaty were in attendance upon a request by the board to discuss the drainage issue on their properties. The board asked that they consider easements to allow proper maintenance on the natural flow line for water drainage. Concerns were expressed. The board will provide plan description of how the flow line will be improved.
REPORTS: Maintenance - N. Raver reported maintenance needs at the wellhouse and wastewater facility, UNL research on a small drinking water system and clearance to return to work. Police - Carlson presented the monthly police report. Discussion was held on safety concerns of truck traffic during harvest and vehicle parking at Miller Apts. Clerk - Moline reported on attendance at a meeting of the County Supervisors to discuss Senior Dinners. Approval was granted for Moline to conduct a survey to see if patrons from Mead are interested in such program. The Christmas Dinner will be held at Starbust in January. Planning Commission - The minutes of the Sept. 26 meeting and Building Permits issued were reviewed. Library - The minutes of the Oct. 5 meeting were presented.
Action was taken to approve the Wastewater Study, appoint Gil Frey as Main Operator and N. Raver as Back-up Operator at the Wastewater facility; address letter to two residents requesting corrections of objects hindering the flow of water on their properties; Res. 11-12, Loan from the Bank of Mead for $16,400.96 for a 2011 Ford Pickup, snowplow hitch and grapple; and Res. 11-13, Special Designated Liquor License to C & J Country Store for a party at the Community Building on Nov. 5. Discussion was held on Community Bldg. improvements, drainage along Elm Street and proposed landfill.
The board entered executive session at 8:56 p.m. for Library Aide evaluation. The board returned to regular session at 8:58 p.m. Action was approved to increase wage of Library Aide, Pat Miller by $.50 per hour.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions
November traditionally marks the beginning of the extended holiday season with Thanksgiving. Holidays and special occasions, when they work well, bring families closer together. Even celebrations that aren't perfect can be transformed into ones that mean a lot to family members.
Families that celebrate holidays and special occasions are more likely to raise children who have a strong sense of identity, are healthy, have close ties to family members, and succeed in school. Holidays bring family members together as they look forward to, plan, and work together to create the celebration.
One of the most dangerous threats to a family's fabric is the cancellation of a holiday or celebration because of family tension, trauma, or loss. Life isn't always easy, family members don't always behave appropriately, divorce happens, and loved ones die. The normal reaction is to distant ourselves, but it's important to come together regardless of how difficult it is. Holidays and special occasions are good times to try to put differences behind you and remember that, no matter what you disagree on, you're still a family.
Your family can celebrate whatever holiday or special occasion you find important. That may be Thanksgiving, birthdays or adoption days, special days that revolve around religious traditions, or times that celebrate our military. What matters is celebrating holidays that mean a lot to your family through the generations.
For more information on this and other Forty Developmental Assets see www.parentfurther.com
You're invited to join us at our next Mead Community Group Meeting, Thursday, November 17th, 1:00 pm in the library at Mead Public High School.
Church Services
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - November 10, NOON Dinner & Fellowship
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - November 12, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS NOVEMBER 6
Would Mead / Area Residents Support a Senior Center Dining Program?
This question is being placed before the public. Other area towns offer this service, and we are asking if you would purchase a meal at a minimal cost two days a week?
Please contact the village office, 402-624-2495, if you would be interested in the village pursuing this program.
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.
WINTER DUMP HOURS
Dump hours are changing for the winter months effective November 1 through March 31. The dump will be open on the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY FROM 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
The dump is open to residents only with a fee of $2.00 per load.
The Village Office will be closed
November 24 & 25 for Thanksgiving
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, November 8, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, November 28, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, November 14, 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. If you are planning future building projects be aware that the Planning Commission does not meet in December.
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
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
SAFETY INFORMATION FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD -
Emergency Notification System – (ENS) DOT
Nebraska has had incidents where someone is stuck on the Railroad tracks. If this happens to you there are procedures that must be followed to save your life and vehicle.
• Look for a railroad emergency telephone number and a Department of Transportation (DOT) crossing identification number posted at the crossing.
• All crossings are identified with a unique DOT number that consists of six (6) digits followed by a letter. This DOT number should be given when calling the emergency number to identify your location and report the problem or emergency – it’s like the crossing address.
• These numbers may be posted on the cross buck post, signal post, or silver signal control building (bungalow).
• Call the emergency number if your car becomes stalled, or stuck on the tracks for any reason, or if the lights and gates are not operating properly.
• This also includes reporting automatic warning devices that are malfunctioning, sight obstructions at the crossing, and other safety information.
• If you cannot locate the emergency number, call 911 or local law enforcement to report a stalled vehicle or signals that are malfunctioning.
Law Enforcement – Call the emergency telephone number posted at the crossing to report an incident. Advise your dispatch or communications center of the incident location. Remember that train crews and motor vehicle drivers don’t use the same geographical references to describe the location.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Newsletter October 2011
VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 9, Issue 10 – OCTOBER 2011
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD SEVERAL MEETINGS
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on August 3 at the Mead Community Building. Chair Raver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Mark Adams, Steve Mossman and Co. Supervisors Doris Karloff, Craig Breunig and James Fauver. Approximately 350 residents and local landowners and business owners were also in attendance.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to seek public input on a proposed landfill by Waste Connections to be located 1.2 miles south of Mead.
Adams, Director of Engineering and Mossman, Attorney for Waste Connections, presented the proposal and answered questions regarding the landfill.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead held a Regular Meeting on August 9 at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller, Raver and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver, Police Chief Carlson and Librarian Kuhr. Guests present were Tim Adams, Justin Stine, Rod Wimer, Rick Miller, John Trouba, Duane Johnson, Ed Schroeder, Scott Selko, Nate Mongan, Mark Hunzeker, John Miyoshi and Mike Susek.
The board adjourned to a Budget Workshop at 6:09 p.m. Accountant Ed Schroeder reviewed the proposed budget for fiscal year 10/1/11 - 9/30/12. Discussion followed.
The board returned to regular session at 6:47 p.m.
John Trouba, SENDD, requested drawdowns for CDBG funds for the Water, Street and Wastewater Studies.
Duane Johnson, representing the Mead Rural Fire District, reported on future building needs to house vehicles/equipment.
Scott Selko and Nate Mongan addressed the board about the public’s concerns of the landfill request.
Mark Hunzeker, Attoney at Baylor Evnen, discussed proposed landfill.
Mike Sousek of LPNNRD addressed needs of Mead’s water system. A proposal was presented to conduct a five-year study of the system.
Rod Wimer suggested the board consider two smaller wells if a water project is pursued.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported future federal guidelines for signs, status of back-up well and resident request to repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report and needs to report to NHHS.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported on Mayor/Council/Clerk Forum and water meter maintenance needs.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The July 25 regular meeting minutes and Building Permit 11-10 were reviewed.
LIBRARY REPORT: The minutes of the July 13 meeting were reviewed. Kuhr sought use of the Community Building to hold Bloodmobiles in the future that will be sponsored by the Library Board. Approval granted if building is available.
The following action was approved: repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.; CDBG funds for Water, Street and Wastewater Studies; retain legal services of Mark Hunzeker; concrete improvements at the park by the Mead Ball Assoc.; Interlocal Agreement with LPNNRD to conduct a study of the water system and Rick Miller as alternate on the Planning Commission. A grant will be submitted by Clerk to NE Forest Service for a tree; discussed process to place lien on a property and authorized placing an ad for a temporary, part-time maintenance person to work as needed for N. Raver following surgery on his shoulder. A claims adjuster has reviewed the damage at the depot caused by the 8/6 storm and letters will be sent to residents regarding maintaining drainage along Elm St.
The board entered executive session at 8:59 for annual review of Utility/Maintenance/Street Superintendent and to discuss personnel issues. The board returned to regular session at 9:10 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Results To Be Made Public on CDBG Grant Studies
A Public Meeting will be held at the Mead Community Building on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. to review the Water and Wastewater Studies. Another Public Meeting is scheduled for the following Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mead Community Building to review the Street Study. If you are interested in possible future infrastructure projects for the Village of Mead, please plan to attend.
Come and support Mead High School sports!
The Yutan-Mead Softball team begins play on August 25 at Logan View, Volleyball season begins at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular on September 1, Girl’s Cross Country’s first race will be at the Johnson Co. Central Invite on September 2 and JV Football begins their season with OCA on September 6. Junior Varsity Softball begins August 25 at Logan View and Junior Varsity Volleyball on September 1 at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular. There will be no Varsity Football games this season, so come and show your support on Tuesday evenings instead of Fridays.
Game schedules for fall sports are posted at various Mead businesses.
RECYCLING NEWS . . .
It appears that the plastics bin at the Recycling Center fills much more quickly than any of the other bins. Therefore, we are forced to call the recycling center to come and pick up the recycling bin even if that is the only bin full. The cost to have the recycling bin dumped is $125.00. Please help the village cut costs for recycling by washing and smashing ALL PLASTIC. That will allow more room for disposal in that particular bin. Thank-you! for your assistance.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Welcome Back to School! Let's make it a great year!
Here is one of the 40 Developmental Assets that deals directly with this theme:
Commitment to Learning- Asset #24 Bonding to school – a young person cares about his or her school
Some ideas of how you can implement this asset in your family's life:
*If you are able, purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. with your school's logo. Wearing these items helps your child to show pride in his/her school.
*Participate with your child in service projects, such as food drives, conducted by your school. Invite one of your child's friends to join you.
*Show that you care about your child's school. Join a parent-teacher organization, attend conferences, special events, volunteer whenever possible.
*Listen to your child when he complains about school or talks about not feeling connected. Is there a specific problem?
*Don't forget to identify one caring adult at school as your family's “ally.” Aim for at least five caring adults in your child's life.
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - September 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
Rick Miller has been appointed to serve as Alternate on the Mead Planning Commission. Welcome!
Village Office Closed Monday, Sept. 5,to observe Labor Day
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
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, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, September 12, 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. If you are planning future building projects be aware that the Planning Commission does not meet in December.
Please be aware that harvest will soon be under way. Please use extra caution when approaching trucks and combines on the roads. There will be additional traffic around the Mead area.
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 9, Issue 10 – OCTOBER 2011
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD SEVERAL MEETINGS
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on August 3 at the Mead Community Building. Chair Raver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Mark Adams, Steve Mossman and Co. Supervisors Doris Karloff, Craig Breunig and James Fauver. Approximately 350 residents and local landowners and business owners were also in attendance.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to seek public input on a proposed landfill by Waste Connections to be located 1.2 miles south of Mead.
Adams, Director of Engineering and Mossman, Attorney for Waste Connections, presented the proposal and answered questions regarding the landfill.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead held a Regular Meeting on August 9 at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller, Raver and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver, Police Chief Carlson and Librarian Kuhr. Guests present were Tim Adams, Justin Stine, Rod Wimer, Rick Miller, John Trouba, Duane Johnson, Ed Schroeder, Scott Selko, Nate Mongan, Mark Hunzeker, John Miyoshi and Mike Susek.
The board adjourned to a Budget Workshop at 6:09 p.m. Accountant Ed Schroeder reviewed the proposed budget for fiscal year 10/1/11 - 9/30/12. Discussion followed.
The board returned to regular session at 6:47 p.m.
John Trouba, SENDD, requested drawdowns for CDBG funds for the Water, Street and Wastewater Studies.
Duane Johnson, representing the Mead Rural Fire District, reported on future building needs to house vehicles/equipment.
Scott Selko and Nate Mongan addressed the board about the public’s concerns of the landfill request.
Mark Hunzeker, Attoney at Baylor Evnen, discussed proposed landfill.
Mike Sousek of LPNNRD addressed needs of Mead’s water system. A proposal was presented to conduct a five-year study of the system.
Rod Wimer suggested the board consider two smaller wells if a water project is pursued.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported future federal guidelines for signs, status of back-up well and resident request to repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report and needs to report to NHHS.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported on Mayor/Council/Clerk Forum and water meter maintenance needs.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The July 25 regular meeting minutes and Building Permit 11-10 were reviewed.
LIBRARY REPORT: The minutes of the July 13 meeting were reviewed. Kuhr sought use of the Community Building to hold Bloodmobiles in the future that will be sponsored by the Library Board. Approval granted if building is available.
The following action was approved: repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.; CDBG funds for Water, Street and Wastewater Studies; retain legal services of Mark Hunzeker; concrete improvements at the park by the Mead Ball Assoc.; Interlocal Agreement with LPNNRD to conduct a study of the water system and Rick Miller as alternate on the Planning Commission. A grant will be submitted by Clerk to NE Forest Service for a tree; discussed process to place lien on a property and authorized placing an ad for a temporary, part-time maintenance person to work as needed for N. Raver following surgery on his shoulder. A claims adjuster has reviewed the damage at the depot caused by the 8/6 storm and letters will be sent to residents regarding maintaining drainage along Elm St.
The board entered executive session at 8:59 for annual review of Utility/Maintenance/Street Superintendent and to discuss personnel issues. The board returned to regular session at 9:10 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Results To Be Made Public on CDBG Grant Studies
A Public Meeting will be held at the Mead Community Building on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. to review the Water and Wastewater Studies. Another Public Meeting is scheduled for the following Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mead Community Building to review the Street Study. If you are interested in possible future infrastructure projects for the Village of Mead, please plan to attend.
Come and support Mead High School sports!
The Yutan-Mead Softball team begins play on August 25 at Logan View, Volleyball season begins at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular on September 1, Girl’s Cross Country’s first race will be at the Johnson Co. Central Invite on September 2 and JV Football begins their season with OCA on September 6. Junior Varsity Softball begins August 25 at Logan View and Junior Varsity Volleyball on September 1 at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular. There will be no Varsity Football games this season, so come and show your support on Tuesday evenings instead of Fridays.
Game schedules for fall sports are posted at various Mead businesses.
RECYCLING NEWS . . .
It appears that the plastics bin at the Recycling Center fills much more quickly than any of the other bins. Therefore, we are forced to call the recycling center to come and pick up the recycling bin even if that is the only bin full. The cost to have the recycling bin dumped is $125.00. Please help the village cut costs for recycling by washing and smashing ALL PLASTIC. That will allow more room for disposal in that particular bin. Thank-you! for your assistance.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Welcome Back to School! Let's make it a great year!
Here is one of the 40 Developmental Assets that deals directly with this theme:
Commitment to Learning- Asset #24 Bonding to school – a young person cares about his or her school
Some ideas of how you can implement this asset in your family's life:
*If you are able, purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. with your school's logo. Wearing these items helps your child to show pride in his/her school.
*Participate with your child in service projects, such as food drives, conducted by your school. Invite one of your child's friends to join you.
*Show that you care about your child's school. Join a parent-teacher organization, attend conferences, special events, volunteer whenever possible.
*Listen to your child when he complains about school or talks about not feeling connected. Is there a specific problem?
*Don't forget to identify one caring adult at school as your family's “ally.” Aim for at least five caring adults in your child's life.
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - September 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
Rick Miller has been appointed to serve as Alternate on the Mead Planning Commission. Welcome!
Village Office Closed Monday, Sept. 5,to observe Labor Day
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
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, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, September 12, 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. If you are planning future building projects be aware that the Planning Commission does not meet in December.
Please be aware that harvest will soon be under way. Please use extra caution when approaching trucks and combines on the roads. There will be additional traffic around the Mead area.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Newsletter September 2011
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 8, Issue 9
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD SEVERAL MEETINGS
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on August 3 at the Mead Community Building. Chair Raver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Mark Adams, Steve Mossman and Co. Supervisors Doris Karloff, Craig Breunig and James Fauver. Approximately 350 residents and local landowners and business owners were also in attendance.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to seek public input on a proposed landfill by Waste Connections to be located 1.2 miles south of Mead.
Adams, Director of Engineering and Mossman, Attorney for Waste Connections, presented the proposal and answered questions regarding the landfill.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
———————————————————————————————————————————————–
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead held a Regular Meeting on August 9 at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller, Raver and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver, Police Chief Carlson and Librarian Kuhr. Guests present were Tim Adams, Justin Stine, Rod Wimer, Rick Miller, John Trouba, Duane Johnson, Ed Schroeder, Scott Selko, Nate Mongan, Mark Hunzeker, John Miyoshi and Mike Susek.
The board adjourned to a Budget Workshop at 6:09 p.m. Accountant Ed Schroeder reviewed the proposed budget for fiscal year 10/1/11 - 9/30/12. Discussion followed.
The board returned to regular session at 6:47 p.m.
John Trouba, SENDD, requested drawdowns for CDBG funds for the Water, Street and Wastewater Studies.
Duane Johnson, representing the Mead Rural Fire District, reported on future building needs to house vehicles/equipment.
Scott Selko and Nate Mongan addressed the board about the public’s concerns of the landfill request.
Mark Hunzeker, Attoney at Baylor Evnen, discussed proposed landfill.
Mike Sousek of LPNNRD addressed needs of Mead’s water system. A proposal was presented to conduct a five-year study of the system.
Rod Wimer suggested the board consider two smaller wells if a water project is pursued.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported future federal guidelines for signs, status of back-up well and resident request to repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report and needs to report to NHHS.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported on Mayor/Council/Clerk Forum and water meter maintenance needs.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The July 25 regular meeting minutes and Building Permit 11-10 were reviewed.
LIBRARY REPORT: The minutes of the July 13 meeting were reviewed. Kuhr sought use of the Community Building to hold Bloodmobiles in the future that will be sponsored by the Library Board. Approval granted if building is available.
The following action was approved: repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.; CDBG funds for Water, Street and Wastewater Studies; retain legal services of Mark Hunzeker; concrete improvements at the park by the Mead Ball Assoc.; Interlocal Agreement with LPNNRD to conduct a study of the water system and Rick Miller as alternate on the Planning Commission. A grant will be submitted by Clerk to NE Forest Service for a tree; discussed process to place lien on a property and authorized placing an ad for a temporary, part-time maintenance person to work as needed for N. Raver following surgery on his shoulder. A claims adjuster has reviewed the damage at the depot caused by the 8/6 storm and letters will be sent to residents regarding maintaining drainage along Elm St.
The board entered executive session at 8:59 for annual review of Utility/Maintenance/Street Superintendent and to discuss personnel issues. The board returned to regular session at 9:10 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Results To Be Made Public on CDBG Grant Studies
A Public Meeting will be held at the Mead Community Building on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. to review the Water and Wastewater Studies. Another Public Meeting is scheduled for the following Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mead Community Building to review the Street Study. If you are interested in possible future infrastructure projects for the Village of Mead, please plan to attend.
Come and support Mead High School sports!
The Yutan-Mead Softball team begins play on August 25 at Logan View, Volleyball season begins at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular on September 1, Girl’s Cross Country’s first race will be at the Johnson Co. Central Invite on September 2 and JV Football begins their season with OCA on September 6. Junior Varsity Softball begins August 25 at Logan View and Junior Varsity Volleyball on September 1 at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular. There will be no Varsity Football games this season, so come and show your support on Tuesday evenings instead of Fridays.
Game schedules for fall sports are posted at various Mead businesses.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Welcome Back to School! Let's make it a great year!
MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP
Here is one of the 40 Developmental Assets that deals directly with this theme:
Commitment to Learning- Asset #24 Bonding to school – a young person cares about his or her school
Some ideas of how you can implement this asset in your family's life:
*If you are able, purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. with your school's logo. Wearing these items helps your child to show pride in his/her school.
*Participate with your child in service projects, such as food drives, conducted by your school. Invite one of your child's friends to join you.
*Show that you care about your child's school. Join a parent-teacher organization, attend conferences, special events, volunteer whenever possible.
*Listen to your child when he complains about school or talks about not feeling connected. Is there a specific problem?
*Don't forget to identify one caring adult at school as your family's “ally.” Aim for at least five caring adults in your child's life.
MILLER TO SERVE ON PLANNING COMMISSION
Rick Miller has been appointed to serve as Alternate on the Mead Planning Commission. Welcome!
Village Office Closed Monday, Sept. 5,
To observe Labor Day
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - September 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
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
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, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, September 12, 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. If you are planning future building projects be aware that the Planning Commission does not meet in December.
Please be aware that harvest will soon be under way. Please use extra caution when approaching trucks and combines on the roads. There will be additional traffic around the Mead area.
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 8, Issue 9
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD SEVERAL MEETINGS
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on August 3 at the Mead Community Building. Chair Raver called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Mark Adams, Steve Mossman and Co. Supervisors Doris Karloff, Craig Breunig and James Fauver. Approximately 350 residents and local landowners and business owners were also in attendance.
Raver stated the purpose of the meeting was to seek public input on a proposed landfill by Waste Connections to be located 1.2 miles south of Mead.
Adams, Director of Engineering and Mossman, Attorney for Waste Connections, presented the proposal and answered questions regarding the landfill.
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
———————————————————————————————————————————————–
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead held a Regular Meeting on August 9 at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller, Raver and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Supt. N. Raver, Police Chief Carlson and Librarian Kuhr. Guests present were Tim Adams, Justin Stine, Rod Wimer, Rick Miller, John Trouba, Duane Johnson, Ed Schroeder, Scott Selko, Nate Mongan, Mark Hunzeker, John Miyoshi and Mike Susek.
The board adjourned to a Budget Workshop at 6:09 p.m. Accountant Ed Schroeder reviewed the proposed budget for fiscal year 10/1/11 - 9/30/12. Discussion followed.
The board returned to regular session at 6:47 p.m.
John Trouba, SENDD, requested drawdowns for CDBG funds for the Water, Street and Wastewater Studies.
Duane Johnson, representing the Mead Rural Fire District, reported on future building needs to house vehicles/equipment.
Scott Selko and Nate Mongan addressed the board about the public’s concerns of the landfill request.
Mark Hunzeker, Attoney at Baylor Evnen, discussed proposed landfill.
Mike Sousek of LPNNRD addressed needs of Mead’s water system. A proposal was presented to conduct a five-year study of the system.
Rod Wimer suggested the board consider two smaller wells if a water project is pursued.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported future federal guidelines for signs, status of back-up well and resident request to repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report and needs to report to NHHS.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported on Mayor/Council/Clerk Forum and water meter maintenance needs.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The July 25 regular meeting minutes and Building Permit 11-10 were reviewed.
LIBRARY REPORT: The minutes of the July 13 meeting were reviewed. Kuhr sought use of the Community Building to hold Bloodmobiles in the future that will be sponsored by the Library Board. Approval granted if building is available.
The following action was approved: repair concrete at 28 N. Elm St.; CDBG funds for Water, Street and Wastewater Studies; retain legal services of Mark Hunzeker; concrete improvements at the park by the Mead Ball Assoc.; Interlocal Agreement with LPNNRD to conduct a study of the water system and Rick Miller as alternate on the Planning Commission. A grant will be submitted by Clerk to NE Forest Service for a tree; discussed process to place lien on a property and authorized placing an ad for a temporary, part-time maintenance person to work as needed for N. Raver following surgery on his shoulder. A claims adjuster has reviewed the damage at the depot caused by the 8/6 storm and letters will be sent to residents regarding maintaining drainage along Elm St.
The board entered executive session at 8:59 for annual review of Utility/Maintenance/Street Superintendent and to discuss personnel issues. The board returned to regular session at 9:10 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Results To Be Made Public on CDBG Grant Studies
A Public Meeting will be held at the Mead Community Building on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. to review the Water and Wastewater Studies. Another Public Meeting is scheduled for the following Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mead Community Building to review the Street Study. If you are interested in possible future infrastructure projects for the Village of Mead, please plan to attend.
Come and support Mead High School sports!
The Yutan-Mead Softball team begins play on August 25 at Logan View, Volleyball season begins at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular on September 1, Girl’s Cross Country’s first race will be at the Johnson Co. Central Invite on September 2 and JV Football begins their season with OCA on September 6. Junior Varsity Softball begins August 25 at Logan View and Junior Varsity Volleyball on September 1 at the Cedar Bluffs Triangular. There will be no Varsity Football games this season, so come and show your support on Tuesday evenings instead of Fridays.
Game schedules for fall sports are posted at various Mead businesses.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Welcome Back to School! Let's make it a great year!
MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP
Here is one of the 40 Developmental Assets that deals directly with this theme:
Commitment to Learning- Asset #24 Bonding to school – a young person cares about his or her school
Some ideas of how you can implement this asset in your family's life:
*If you are able, purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. with your school's logo. Wearing these items helps your child to show pride in his/her school.
*Participate with your child in service projects, such as food drives, conducted by your school. Invite one of your child's friends to join you.
*Show that you care about your child's school. Join a parent-teacher organization, attend conferences, special events, volunteer whenever possible.
*Listen to your child when he complains about school or talks about not feeling connected. Is there a specific problem?
*Don't forget to identify one caring adult at school as your family's “ally.” Aim for at least five caring adults in your child's life.
MILLER TO SERVE ON PLANNING COMMISSION
Rick Miller has been appointed to serve as Alternate on the Mead Planning Commission. Welcome!
Village Office Closed Monday, Sept. 5,
To observe Labor Day
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - September 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
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
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, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, September 12, 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. If you are planning future building projects be aware that the Planning Commission does not meet in December.
Please be aware that harvest will soon be under way. Please use extra caution when approaching trucks and combines on the roads. There will be additional traffic around the Mead area.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Newsletter August 2011
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
AUGUST 2011
Volume 8, Issue 8
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Absent was Halbmaier. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests present were Julie Ogden and Jake Vasa.
Ogden and Vasa, with JEO Consulting Group, presented findings of the Street Study. Streets were evaluated and street improvements prioritized to present to the public at a future public meeting. It was recommended that streets be smoked prior to completion of the Wastewater Study and dump hours discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 12 at 6:03 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Mayfield and Wielage. Absent were Halbmaier and Miller. Also present were Clerk Moline, Maintenance/Utility Supt. N. Raver, Police Chief Carlson and Dumpmaster Ruhe. Also present were Vicky Charles and Dick Swanson.
Charles asked if there was something that could be done to contain the dust along First St. Swanson sought advice for yard / sidewalk maintenance completion following repair of a waterline leak. Ruhe asked that Saturday dump hours remain as they are currently set.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported upcoming budget requests, drainange concern along Elm Street and wastewater plant maintenance.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson reported tree removal concern at a residence.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported upcoming Mayor/Council Forum and utility accounts.
Action was taken to continue current dump hours and hire a temporary, part-time person to assist N. Raver with his duties until he obtains results on his shoulder injury. Discussion was held on delinquent utility account, drainage concerns from Frontier Co-op, request from youth for community service, 2010 Census Report and financial support possibly available for water upgrades.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
All swimming pools with a depth greater than 18” and spas and hot tubs are required to be surrounded by a fence with a minimum height of 4’ and a maximum of 6’, and secured with a locked gate. There shall be no opening in the fence greater than 4” in diameter. Hot tubs and spas are not required to have fencing if they have locking tops that are kept locked at all times when not in use. Village personnel have had to address the code several times this summer.
PEDDLER PERMIT REQUIRED
A resident inquired in June regarding someone peddling products within the Village of Mead. The peddler was issued a Peddler Permit for one day. Apparently, he was still peddling his product two days later. PLEASE CHECK prior to acknowledging the product sold that the permit to the peddler is current for that particular time period. The permit should have a “live signature” and Village of Mead raised stamp.
If you note that the permit is not legal or for that time period, please contact Police Chief Carlson at (402) 624-2056 and he will address the situation with the peddler. There is no need for you to confront him/her. Chief Carlson will handle the situation for the village.
Thoughts to Ponder:
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
Police were called to a Day Care where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.
The roundest knight at King Arthur’s roundtable was Sir Cumference.
To write with a broken pencil is pointless.
When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate.
A thief who stole a calendar got 12 months.
A thief fell and broke his leg in wet cement. He became a hardened criminal.
Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking.
We’ll never run out of math teachers because they always multiply.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A.
The math professor went crazy with the blackboard. He did a number on it.
The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes was on shaky ground.
The dead batteries were given out free of charge.
A dentist and a manicurist fought tooth and nail.
A bicycle can’t stand alone; it is two-tired.
A chicken crossing the road: poultry in motion.
Church Services
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
PANERA BREAD - August 13, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mead Public School begins Thursday, August 18. Please use extra caution for the children and increased vehicle traffic in Mead.
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
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, August 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: August 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, August 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.
Are you willing to serve?
The village is in need of an Alternate to serve on the Mead Planning Commission. If you live within the boundaries of Mead and are interested in zoning laws and willing to serve a three-year term, please consider this opportunity.
Please contact the Village Office, a member of the Board of Trustees or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Start Talking to your Teens about Alcohol
MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is sponsoring a new program called Power of Parents, It's Your Influence. The program is based on twenty years of research conducted by Dr. Robert Turrisi of Pennsylvania State University and promotes the positive aspects of good communication and raising healthy children. By talking to their kids, parents have a great opportunity to protect them from some of the dangers associated with high risk behaviors, i.e. underage drinking.
You can request a free parent handbook and get more information at www.mad.org/powertalk21.
Here are a few tips for getting communication started with your teen:
*Communicate before a problem arises.
*Show you care.
*Give and expect respect – it's a two way street, get your message across but be willing to listen as well.
*Don't be afraid – sometimes parents are hesitant because they used alcohol underage. Be honest, but reinforce that we know a lot more now about the dangers of using alcohol on the immature brain.
*There's no “right time” - start around fourth grade and the conversations can happen anywhere.
The Mead Community Group will be sponsoring a special training forum on The Power of Parents. Watch for more information this fall!
Thank you to all who participated in our Movie night at Mead Days. We hope to offer it again next year!
SMOKING OF SEWER LINES -
Notices will be distributed in the near future regarding smoke testing of sewer lines by village personnel. Included in the notice will be the process and date when the tests will be performed. This will be part of the Wastewater Study we are currently completing.
Results to Be Made Public
Public meetings are planned for the near future to present findings of the Water Study, Street Study and Wastewater Study. Priorities will be set and funding of projects pursued. Application has been made at this time for funding for a water project.
Please check for notices of the upcoming meetings.
Mead Messenger
AUGUST 2011
Volume 8, Issue 8
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Absent was Halbmaier. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests present were Julie Ogden and Jake Vasa.
Ogden and Vasa, with JEO Consulting Group, presented findings of the Street Study. Streets were evaluated and street improvements prioritized to present to the public at a future public meeting. It was recommended that streets be smoked prior to completion of the Wastewater Study and dump hours discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held July 12 at 6:03 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Mayfield and Wielage. Absent were Halbmaier and Miller. Also present were Clerk Moline, Maintenance/Utility Supt. N. Raver, Police Chief Carlson and Dumpmaster Ruhe. Also present were Vicky Charles and Dick Swanson.
Charles asked if there was something that could be done to contain the dust along First St. Swanson sought advice for yard / sidewalk maintenance completion following repair of a waterline leak. Ruhe asked that Saturday dump hours remain as they are currently set.
SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported upcoming budget requests, drainange concern along Elm Street and wastewater plant maintenance.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson reported tree removal concern at a residence.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported upcoming Mayor/Council Forum and utility accounts.
Action was taken to continue current dump hours and hire a temporary, part-time person to assist N. Raver with his duties until he obtains results on his shoulder injury. Discussion was held on delinquent utility account, drainage concerns from Frontier Co-op, request from youth for community service, 2010 Census Report and financial support possibly available for water upgrades.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
All swimming pools with a depth greater than 18” and spas and hot tubs are required to be surrounded by a fence with a minimum height of 4’ and a maximum of 6’, and secured with a locked gate. There shall be no opening in the fence greater than 4” in diameter. Hot tubs and spas are not required to have fencing if they have locking tops that are kept locked at all times when not in use. Village personnel have had to address the code several times this summer.
PEDDLER PERMIT REQUIRED
A resident inquired in June regarding someone peddling products within the Village of Mead. The peddler was issued a Peddler Permit for one day. Apparently, he was still peddling his product two days later. PLEASE CHECK prior to acknowledging the product sold that the permit to the peddler is current for that particular time period. The permit should have a “live signature” and Village of Mead raised stamp.
If you note that the permit is not legal or for that time period, please contact Police Chief Carlson at (402) 624-2056 and he will address the situation with the peddler. There is no need for you to confront him/her. Chief Carlson will handle the situation for the village.
Thoughts to Ponder:
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
Police were called to a Day Care where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.
The roundest knight at King Arthur’s roundtable was Sir Cumference.
To write with a broken pencil is pointless.
When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate.
A thief who stole a calendar got 12 months.
A thief fell and broke his leg in wet cement. He became a hardened criminal.
Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking.
We’ll never run out of math teachers because they always multiply.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A.
The math professor went crazy with the blackboard. He did a number on it.
The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes was on shaky ground.
The dead batteries were given out free of charge.
A dentist and a manicurist fought tooth and nail.
A bicycle can’t stand alone; it is two-tired.
A chicken crossing the road: poultry in motion.
Church Services
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
PANERA BREAD - August 13, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mead Public School begins Thursday, August 18. Please use extra caution for the children and increased vehicle traffic in Mead.
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
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, August 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: August 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, August 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.
Are you willing to serve?
The village is in need of an Alternate to serve on the Mead Planning Commission. If you live within the boundaries of Mead and are interested in zoning laws and willing to serve a three-year term, please consider this opportunity.
Please contact the Village Office, a member of the Board of Trustees or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Start Talking to your Teens about Alcohol
MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is sponsoring a new program called Power of Parents, It's Your Influence. The program is based on twenty years of research conducted by Dr. Robert Turrisi of Pennsylvania State University and promotes the positive aspects of good communication and raising healthy children. By talking to their kids, parents have a great opportunity to protect them from some of the dangers associated with high risk behaviors, i.e. underage drinking.
You can request a free parent handbook and get more information at www.mad.org/powertalk21.
Here are a few tips for getting communication started with your teen:
*Communicate before a problem arises.
*Show you care.
*Give and expect respect – it's a two way street, get your message across but be willing to listen as well.
*Don't be afraid – sometimes parents are hesitant because they used alcohol underage. Be honest, but reinforce that we know a lot more now about the dangers of using alcohol on the immature brain.
*There's no “right time” - start around fourth grade and the conversations can happen anywhere.
The Mead Community Group will be sponsoring a special training forum on The Power of Parents. Watch for more information this fall!
Thank you to all who participated in our Movie night at Mead Days. We hope to offer it again next year!
SMOKING OF SEWER LINES -
Notices will be distributed in the near future regarding smoke testing of sewer lines by village personnel. Included in the notice will be the process and date when the tests will be performed. This will be part of the Wastewater Study we are currently completing.
Results to Be Made Public
Public meetings are planned for the near future to present findings of the Water Study, Street Study and Wastewater Study. Priorities will be set and funding of projects pursued. Application has been made at this time for funding for a water project.
Please check for notices of the upcoming meetings.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Newsletter July 2011
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
JULY 2011Volume 8, Issue 7
Village of Mead Board of Trustees Meet June 14th
A regular meeting of the Mead Board of Trustees was held June 14 at 6:00 am at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utility/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver. Guest present was Tim Adams.
Tim Adams, JEO, presented the Final Report on the Water Study. Several alternatives were discussed. Alternatives being: construct well northeast of village, construct well and water treatment plant near existing north well, connect to LPNNRD or City of Wahoo water system, construct new elevated water storage tank, install and replace distribution system valves and hydrants and improve water mains. Action was taken to accept the Water Study Report and pursue funding from state and federal sources for a water project.
Utility/Maintenance Supt. Report: N. Raver reported quarterly back-up well violation, meter maintenance, rock on streets and requested alleys and work list for Mead Day. Volunteers have cleaned and replanted flowers at the island located at the north entrance into Mead.
Police Report: A written report was read from Chief Carlson. Discussion was held on patrol hours.
Clerk Report: Moline reported meters in need of repair, Mayor/Council Forum in Fremont on July 21, notification of a $100 award from Saunders Co. Lodging Tax for the Easter Egg Hunt and 61 pet licenses sold to date. Accountant will be here on July 19 to review books and seek knowledge for the upcoming fiscal year budget.
The Attorney opinion regarding C & L lots was presented and concerns were expressed regarding Saturday dump hours. Action was taken to retain current wages of Water Supervisor Frey and Sewer Supervisor Haag as is with no evaluation completed. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, July 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.
Notice of a $100.00 grant supported by Saunders County Lodging Tax was received from Saunders County Visitors Promotion and Improvement Committee for the 2011 Easter Egg Hunt. The dollars will be passed on to the Easter Egg Hunt chair in support of the annual event.
Village Office Closed July 4
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the volunteers for cleaning and replanting flowers at the island located at the north entrance into Mead. Volunteers were Jeannette and Doug Johnson, Mary and Riley Mayfield, Roxanne Schnell and Dillon Drews. Your efforts are 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.
HAPPY JULY 4TH
Church Services
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
PANERA BREAD - July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - July 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
Mead Community Group
Forty Developmental Assets Tip of the Month
Positive Values – Young people need to develop strong values that guide their choices.
Asset #26 Caring – Kids place a high value on helping other people. Regularly spend family time helping others. Volunteer at your local food pantry, at shelters or soup kitchens for homeless people, at nursing homes. It is tremendously inspiring for kids to see their parents helping others and to know they can make a difference too. Establish an atmosphere of mutual caring and helpfulness within your home by showing care and concern for your neighbors.
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
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
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 available from the village clerk to allow the monthly withdrawal.
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 18” 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, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Items allowed ONLY are weeds, tree branches, grass clippings and leaves. All items are to be unbagged. Approved metal items may be dumped during regular dump hours. 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.
The Water Study was recently completed with recommendations being made by village engineers, JEO Consulting Group. Ongoing projects supported by CDBG and village funding are the Street Study and Wastewater Study.
If you have any suggestions, concerns or questions, please contact a village employee or a member of the Board of Trustees.
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RESULTS OF MEAD DAYS 2011
Raffle Winners: 1st Place $200: Jeff Frahm, 2nd Place $100: Boyd Siniard, 3rd Place $50: Justine Ewan. Wyatt Winn sold the most tickets for the Ball Association and his team also won a picnic.
Sand Volleyball Winners:
Rec League: Devynn Patocka, Billy Mayer, Miranda Charles and Justin Harms
Competitive League: Katie Woplert, Rachael Jensen, Christian Hornbaker and Matthew Nelson
Mud Volleyball Winner: Carley Anderson, Richard Anderson, Stephanie Freitag and Derek Walbridge
Chinese Horseshoe Winners: Ed and Amy Prohaska
Horseshoe Winners: Tim Peterson and Andy ?
Beer Pong Winners: Josh Charles and Alex Carritt
Whiffle Ball Winners: Alex Carritt, Jordan Moline, Nate Raver, Eric Johnson (coaches Josh Charles and Jordan Schliffke)
Tractor Pull Winners: We had 18 participants.
Age 4/5: Chris Hanson
Age 6/7: AJ Carritt
Age 8/9 : Gunnar Banek
Fun Run:We had 55 participants. We had runners from Mead, Wahoo, Lincoln, Columbus, Omaha and South Dakota.
0-15 Female: Alyson Stuart, Male: Matthew Callahan
16-30 Female: Carol Miller, Male: Nick Beare
31-54 Female: Rose Sutton, Male: Brock Angelos
55+ Female: Connie Williams, Male: Ron Dobesh
Texas Hold’em Tournament had eight participants with top four places awarded.
1st Place: Mike Coyle, 2nd Place: Derek Kellams, 3rd Place: Shawn Havelka and 4th Place: Dwight Schulz.
The weekend kicked off with great Polka Music by Dean Hansen, DJ by Ronnie Menicucci, Hawaiian Dancers and 28 teams for Beer Pong Tournament and Chinese Horseshoes. Fireworks were delayed until Saturday evening due to the rain. Mary Vogt was the winner of the Russ Party Hour Bus drawing for her favorite Mead Days memory. Saturday began with the Fun Run with 55 participants. Continued activities were Sand Co-ed Rec and Competitive Volleyball, Horseshoes, Parade, Kid Games, Kids Treasure Hunt, Movies sponsored by Mead Community Group, Hula Hoop Competitions throughout the day, Youth Tractor Pull, Lil Raider Dance Performance, Whiffle Ball Tournament, Variety Show by Flying Debris, DJ Music by Cody Heinke and a great Street Dance by Haywood Wakefield, sponsored by Mead Volunteer Fire Department. When Sunday rolled around we continued activities with Mud Volleyball and Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Due to the rain on Friday evening and Saturday morning, we were unable to have the Antique Tractor Pull.
Overall the weekend was a huge success for everyone. We had visitors from several towns and even one from Germany, who won a free T-shirt for traveling the greatest distance to attend Mead Days. The Mead Days Committee, Mead Ball Association, Mead Athletic Boosters, and Mead Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for participating. A special thanks to all 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’s Mead Days June 15-17, 2012.
A BIG, BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT DONATED TO MEAD DAYS 2011
Gold Donors $100.00 +
21st Century Builders, AWS, Bank of Mead, Big Rig Truck Accessories, Jerry & Staci Charles Family, Charles Surveying, L.L.C., Complete Mud Jacking – Brad Osterloh, Country Store, Dean Hansen, Dan & Roberta Havelka, Cody Heinke – Sound System, Insulfoam, Doug & Jeannette Johnson, Kid’s Corner Daycare, Konecky Oil, Mead Cattle Company, Mead Community Group, Mead Signs, Ronnie & Kim Mennicucci, Miller Lawn Service, Kenny & Judy Nunn, Doug & Denise Patocka Family, Russ Petersen – Russ Bus, Platte Valley Implement, P.J. & Lesha Quinn, Raider Nation Auto-Plex LLC, Rusty Rooster, Saunders County Development, Dalene Selko – Mary Kay, Subbert Well Service, Todd Valley Farms, Village of Mead, Stuart Way, Wahoo Area Recreation Association
Silver Donors - $50.00 - $99.00
Alma Lutheran Church, Aaron & Kari Carritt Family, Country Drive Golf Course, Cubby’s, Todd Fick
Bronze Donors $49.00 and Under
Bomgaars, Cookies N Cream, Corky & Vicky Charles, Corner Marker, Creative Hairworks, Dairy Queen, Dale Nygren Welding, DJ Hair, Dos Margaritas, Edward Jones, Great Western Bank, Green Acres, Hairstudio – Judy Rasmus, Jeris’ Café, Loerch’s Jewelry & Gifts, Lucille’s Gift Shop, Main Street Style, Matan Welding, Mead Volleyball, Mocha K’s, Pelster Construction, Pizza Hut, St. James Church, Simon’s Antiques, Sunmart, Kent & Linda Sweet, Tanning Studio, The Window Box, Virgl Implement, Wahoo Auto Parts, Wahoo Heritage Inn, Wahoo Locker & Bakery, Wahoo Newspaper, Wahoo Pharmacy, Wahoo State Bank, Wahoo Super, Zesto’s Ice Cream
MEAD MESSENGER
JULY 2011Volume 8, Issue 7
Village of Mead Board of Trustees Meet June 14th
A regular meeting of the Mead Board of Trustees was held June 14 at 6:00 am at the Village Office. Present were Chair A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utility/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver. Guest present was Tim Adams.
Tim Adams, JEO, presented the Final Report on the Water Study. Several alternatives were discussed. Alternatives being: construct well northeast of village, construct well and water treatment plant near existing north well, connect to LPNNRD or City of Wahoo water system, construct new elevated water storage tank, install and replace distribution system valves and hydrants and improve water mains. Action was taken to accept the Water Study Report and pursue funding from state and federal sources for a water project.
Utility/Maintenance Supt. Report: N. Raver reported quarterly back-up well violation, meter maintenance, rock on streets and requested alleys and work list for Mead Day. Volunteers have cleaned and replanted flowers at the island located at the north entrance into Mead.
Police Report: A written report was read from Chief Carlson. Discussion was held on patrol hours.
Clerk Report: Moline reported meters in need of repair, Mayor/Council Forum in Fremont on July 21, notification of a $100 award from Saunders Co. Lodging Tax for the Easter Egg Hunt and 61 pet licenses sold to date. Accountant will be here on July 19 to review books and seek knowledge for the upcoming fiscal year budget.
The Attorney opinion regarding C & L lots was presented and concerns were expressed regarding Saturday dump hours. Action was taken to retain current wages of Water Supervisor Frey and Sewer Supervisor Haag as is with no evaluation completed. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, July 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.
Notice of a $100.00 grant supported by Saunders County Lodging Tax was received from Saunders County Visitors Promotion and Improvement Committee for the 2011 Easter Egg Hunt. The dollars will be passed on to the Easter Egg Hunt chair in support of the annual event.
Village Office Closed July 4
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the volunteers for cleaning and replanting flowers at the island located at the north entrance into Mead. Volunteers were Jeannette and Doug Johnson, Mary and Riley Mayfield, Roxanne Schnell and Dillon Drews. Your efforts are 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.
HAPPY JULY 4TH
Church Services
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
PANERA BREAD - July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - July 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
Mead Community Group
Forty Developmental Assets Tip of the Month
Positive Values – Young people need to develop strong values that guide their choices.
Asset #26 Caring – Kids place a high value on helping other people. Regularly spend family time helping others. Volunteer at your local food pantry, at shelters or soup kitchens for homeless people, at nursing homes. It is tremendously inspiring for kids to see their parents helping others and to know they can make a difference too. Establish an atmosphere of mutual caring and helpfulness within your home by showing care and concern for your neighbors.
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
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
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 available from the village clerk to allow the monthly withdrawal.
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 18” 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, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Items allowed ONLY are weeds, tree branches, grass clippings and leaves. All items are to be unbagged. Approved metal items may be dumped during regular dump hours. 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.
The Water Study was recently completed with recommendations being made by village engineers, JEO Consulting Group. Ongoing projects supported by CDBG and village funding are the Street Study and Wastewater Study.
If you have any suggestions, concerns or questions, please contact a village employee or a member of the Board of Trustees.
Enjoy your summer!
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RESULTS OF MEAD DAYS 2011
Raffle Winners: 1st Place $200: Jeff Frahm, 2nd Place $100: Boyd Siniard, 3rd Place $50: Justine Ewan. Wyatt Winn sold the most tickets for the Ball Association and his team also won a picnic.
Sand Volleyball Winners:
Rec League: Devynn Patocka, Billy Mayer, Miranda Charles and Justin Harms
Competitive League: Katie Woplert, Rachael Jensen, Christian Hornbaker and Matthew Nelson
Mud Volleyball Winner: Carley Anderson, Richard Anderson, Stephanie Freitag and Derek Walbridge
Chinese Horseshoe Winners: Ed and Amy Prohaska
Horseshoe Winners: Tim Peterson and Andy ?
Beer Pong Winners: Josh Charles and Alex Carritt
Whiffle Ball Winners: Alex Carritt, Jordan Moline, Nate Raver, Eric Johnson (coaches Josh Charles and Jordan Schliffke)
Tractor Pull Winners: We had 18 participants.
Age 4/5: Chris Hanson
Age 6/7: AJ Carritt
Age 8/9 : Gunnar Banek
Fun Run:We had 55 participants. We had runners from Mead, Wahoo, Lincoln, Columbus, Omaha and South Dakota.
0-15 Female: Alyson Stuart, Male: Matthew Callahan
16-30 Female: Carol Miller, Male: Nick Beare
31-54 Female: Rose Sutton, Male: Brock Angelos
55+ Female: Connie Williams, Male: Ron Dobesh
Texas Hold’em Tournament had eight participants with top four places awarded.
1st Place: Mike Coyle, 2nd Place: Derek Kellams, 3rd Place: Shawn Havelka and 4th Place: Dwight Schulz.
The weekend kicked off with great Polka Music by Dean Hansen, DJ by Ronnie Menicucci, Hawaiian Dancers and 28 teams for Beer Pong Tournament and Chinese Horseshoes. Fireworks were delayed until Saturday evening due to the rain. Mary Vogt was the winner of the Russ Party Hour Bus drawing for her favorite Mead Days memory. Saturday began with the Fun Run with 55 participants. Continued activities were Sand Co-ed Rec and Competitive Volleyball, Horseshoes, Parade, Kid Games, Kids Treasure Hunt, Movies sponsored by Mead Community Group, Hula Hoop Competitions throughout the day, Youth Tractor Pull, Lil Raider Dance Performance, Whiffle Ball Tournament, Variety Show by Flying Debris, DJ Music by Cody Heinke and a great Street Dance by Haywood Wakefield, sponsored by Mead Volunteer Fire Department. When Sunday rolled around we continued activities with Mud Volleyball and Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Due to the rain on Friday evening and Saturday morning, we were unable to have the Antique Tractor Pull.
Overall the weekend was a huge success for everyone. We had visitors from several towns and even one from Germany, who won a free T-shirt for traveling the greatest distance to attend Mead Days. The Mead Days Committee, Mead Ball Association, Mead Athletic Boosters, and Mead Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for participating. A special thanks to all 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’s Mead Days June 15-17, 2012.
A BIG, BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT DONATED TO MEAD DAYS 2011
Gold Donors $100.00 +
21st Century Builders, AWS, Bank of Mead, Big Rig Truck Accessories, Jerry & Staci Charles Family, Charles Surveying, L.L.C., Complete Mud Jacking – Brad Osterloh, Country Store, Dean Hansen, Dan & Roberta Havelka, Cody Heinke – Sound System, Insulfoam, Doug & Jeannette Johnson, Kid’s Corner Daycare, Konecky Oil, Mead Cattle Company, Mead Community Group, Mead Signs, Ronnie & Kim Mennicucci, Miller Lawn Service, Kenny & Judy Nunn, Doug & Denise Patocka Family, Russ Petersen – Russ Bus, Platte Valley Implement, P.J. & Lesha Quinn, Raider Nation Auto-Plex LLC, Rusty Rooster, Saunders County Development, Dalene Selko – Mary Kay, Subbert Well Service, Todd Valley Farms, Village of Mead, Stuart Way, Wahoo Area Recreation Association
Silver Donors - $50.00 - $99.00
Alma Lutheran Church, Aaron & Kari Carritt Family, Country Drive Golf Course, Cubby’s, Todd Fick
Bronze Donors $49.00 and Under
Bomgaars, Cookies N Cream, Corky & Vicky Charles, Corner Marker, Creative Hairworks, Dairy Queen, Dale Nygren Welding, DJ Hair, Dos Margaritas, Edward Jones, Great Western Bank, Green Acres, Hairstudio – Judy Rasmus, Jeris’ Café, Loerch’s Jewelry & Gifts, Lucille’s Gift Shop, Main Street Style, Matan Welding, Mead Volleyball, Mocha K’s, Pelster Construction, Pizza Hut, St. James Church, Simon’s Antiques, Sunmart, Kent & Linda Sweet, Tanning Studio, The Window Box, Virgl Implement, Wahoo Auto Parts, Wahoo Heritage Inn, Wahoo Locker & Bakery, Wahoo Newspaper, Wahoo Pharmacy, Wahoo State Bank, Wahoo Super, Zesto’s Ice Cream
Friday, May 20, 2011
Newsletter June 2011
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
June 2011
Volume 8, Issue 6
Village of Mead Board of Trustees Meet May 10th
A regular meeting of the Mead Board of Trustees was held May 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were: Chairperson A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier & Miller. Absent were Mayfield & Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline & Supt. N. Raver & guests Tim Adams, Terry Meier, Dennis Berry & Marv & Irma Dostal.
Action was taken to adopt Rule of Order for Consent Agenda, rescind motion to deny Bldg. Permit 11-03 from the 4/12 meeting, amend motion to approve 3/28 Planning Commission minutes from the 4/12 meeting, reappointed Jody Weible & Dennis Berry to the Planning Commission, allowed Windstream to place buried communications cable at 1st & Oak Sts., waived 3 readings of Ord. 616 & adopted Ord. 616 to amend Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 6-314; Definitions, Sex Offender. An Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo to spray mosquitoes was approved. Discussion was held on maintenance of the island at the north entrance into town & suspend recycling of cardboard due to cost.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Tim Adams, JEO, presented an update on the Water Study. Terry Meier, JEO, presented the Professional Services Agreement for a Wastewater Study, which was approved, contingent on release of CDBG funds. Marvin Dostal discussed water standing on street by his residence. Dennis Berry discussed a drainage issue at his property, repair of concrete, location of his shut-off valve & process for installation of new water line.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: N. Raver reported meter repair, shut off valve issues, recommendation of new meter design from HD Supply/Waterworks, location of 3 meters at C & L Villa, water tests, rock request on Pine St., D. Swanson sidewalk concern & hire street sweeper prior to Mead Days. Need for pump repair at the wastewater facility was discussed. Action was taken to approve repair of the pump for $1,100.00. If not repairable, a new pump shall be purchased for $4,475.00.
Halbmaier exited the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly report was reviewed.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported Mayor/Council Forum, delinquent occupation taxes & sale of 54 pet licenses to date. It was reported the Library Board will purchase their own internet service.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
NOTICE - Effective Immediately, the Village of Mead will no longer accept CARDBOARD at the Recycling Center.
WANTED - ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
Must reside within the corporate limits of the Village of Mead
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
This is a three-year term which expires May, 2014
Please contact the Village of Mead office, 402-624-2495, a member of the Mead Board of Trustees or member of the Mead Planning Commission if you are interested in this opportunity.
Mead Community Group
Forty Developmental Assets Tip of the Month
Looking for some new ideas of things to do with your kids or children of friends and/or family this summer over the break from school? Here's a few to get you started!
*Share customs and rituals from your own background. Invite kids to help you with a craft project or meal that highlights one of your cultural traditions.
*Stretch a child's thinking abilities by taking him/her to a new place. i.e. bird sanctuary, candy manufacturer, or an age appropriate concert. Let the child experience sounds, sights, tastes, textures and smells of the new place.
*Encourage children to write letters to the editor of the local newspaper about issues that are important to them.
*Enroll in a community education class with your child and learn a new skill together.
*Offer to help a parent by taking a toddler to explore a new place such as a park or a store.
*Hold a neighborhood book swap. Ask neighbors to donate books they have read and invite everyone to come and find new books.
For more information go to www.search-institute.org
The Mead Community Group wishes you a safe and enjoyable summer holiday! Special Thanks to our great teachers and school administrators for an awesome school year, your community appreciates your dedication to our future!
Reminder! Special Movie night on Saturday night of Mead Days for the Kids! Details to come next month!
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
PANERA BREAD - June 11, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - June 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
OPERATION LIFESAVER, INC. STATISTICS WORKSHEET
Most collisions occur with trains traveling under 30 mph.
Approximately 64% of all collisions occur in daylight hours.
Most collisions occur within 25 miles of the driver’s home.
Approximately every 2 hours (some place in the United States) a collision occurs between a train and a vehicle or a train and a pedestrian.
You are 20 time more likely to die in a collision with a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.
At 55 mph, it may take a train up to a mile or more to stop.
Nearly 50% of all collisions occur at crossing equipped with active warning devices.
Nearly 25% of all collisions occur when the vehicle runs into the side of the train.
National Crossing Collision in 2010: Collisions 2009, Injuries 828, Fatalities 261
National Trespasser Incidents in 2010: Injuries 389, Fatalities 450
Nebraska Crossing Collision in 2010: Collisions 31, Injuries 4, Fatalities 4
Nebraska Trespasser Incidents in 2010: Injuries 4, Fatalities 4
*Source: Federal Railroad Administration www.fra.dot.gov
Provided by The Nebraska Operation Lifesaver, www.neolcadaley@cox.net or call (402) 885-8572 Carol Daley, Executive Director or www.NebraskaOL.org.
Thank-you Eddie Couch for serving on the Planning Commission!
Thank you, Denise Patocka for chairing the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. We also appreciate the many people who volunteered with this project.
There are always questions raised about what to do with the baby animals / birds found that we fear may be abandoned or hurt. Two great websites for local rescues are: nebraskawildliferehab.org (injured wildlife) and rapturerecoverynebr.org (birds of prey). There is valuable information as what to do if an animal or bird is found. If you do not have resources to contact the rescues on-line, call the village office for a phone number. GREAT RESCUE STORIES!
Mead Days
June 17, 18 & 19
Watch for scheduled events!
Cross-Connection Questions & Answers
What are the five basic products used for protection of cross connections?
The five basic products are:
Air Gap
Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers—which also includes hose connection vacuum breakers
Pressure Vacuum Breakers—which also includes backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent for 1/2” and 3/4” lines
Double Check Valve Assembly
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers
What is an Air Gap?
Air Gap is the physical separation of the potable and non-potable system by an air space. The vertical distance between the supply pipe and the flood level rim should be two times the diameter of the supply pipe, but never less than 1”. The air gap can be used on a direct or inlet connection and for all toxic substances.
2011 Easter Egg Hunt!
What a beautifully WINDY day for the Easter Egg Hunt. Even with the last minute efforts to organize the “prize” tables – the committee pulled off another successful Easter Egg Hunt. This year we had over 100 kids and a lot of new faces! It always amazes me how fast it goes. We start working on different aspects of the hunt right after Easter Sunday 2010 all the way to the day of the hunt this April 23rd, and in 20 minutes, it’s over without a trace of it anywhere! Once again, I am humbled at the generosity of this community. Thank you to all the wonderful people and organizations that make our little town annual Easter Egg Hunt a BIG EVENT.
Gold Contributors Volunteers
Village of Mead Connie Weiss and Class
Mead Volunteer Fire Department Mead Community Group
Insulfoam Sara Nicola
Doug & Jeannette Johnson Staci Charles
Jenny Carritt
Bronze Contributors Kari Carritt
Charle’s Surveying Kim Levin
Bank of Mead Miranda Charles
Ray & Lena Huckeby Chelsea Musgrave
Wahoo Civic Center Margaret Johnson Devynn Patocka
Silver Contributors Shenee Levin
Friends of the Mead Library Cali Carritt
Mead Signs Leah Levin
Nir & Kim Levin AJ Carritt
Todd Valley Farms Delaney Patocka
Anne Swanson Demmy Patocka
If you would like to donate prizes for next years Easter Egg Hunt, please reach out to any of the following Committee Members: Denise Patocka, Jenny Carritt, Sara Nicola, Kari Carritt or Staci Charles.
Sincerely, Denise Patocka, Chairman
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
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, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission:
Monday, June 27, 8:00 p.m.
Library Board:
Wednesday, June 7, 4:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue:
Monday, June 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 INFORMATION -
Please DO NOT mow your grass clippings into the streets. We’ve had drainage issues for a number of years within the village and the clippings flowing into the drain system following rainfall does not help. The streets will be cleaned prior to Mead Days.
Please remember to license your dog and/or cat IMMEDIATELY. Licenses were due MAY 1st. The cost is $4.00 for altered animals and $6.00 for intact animals. Please present the pet’s certificate of rabies and alteration at the time of registration and payment at the village office.
Another reminder is that Mead Code requires the pet owner to clean up feces left by their dog on any property other than their own. There have been complaints received of this being ignored. Please clean up what your pet leaves behind!
All dogs are required to be on leash if they are off their property. Numerous complaints have been received regarding dogs running at large. Following a first time warning being issued, the animal will be transported to Green Acre for five days. Prior to having the dog released, the owner is required to pay boarding fees to the kennel, pay a fine at the village office and must license their dog with the Village of Mead. Please be aware that prior to release at the kennel, the owner must provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
REMINDER - It may be in your best interest to lock all vehicles and doors as to prevent items being stolen. Incidents have recently been reported within the village.
Thank you to all who participated in the May 7 Garage Sale Day. The sales were well attended and appreciated by those sponsoring their own garage sales.
The May 21st, Great American Cleanup - Mead Clean Up Day was very successful. Numerous dumpsters were delivered on-site by Quality Disposal to collect residents’ “valuables”. Thank you to Steve Mayfield, Adam Miller, Rick Wielage, Rylee Mayfield, Utilities/Street Supt. Nick Raver and Clerk/Treasurer June Moline for their services during the event. We appreciate all of the help from the employees of Quality Disposal and the bottled water furnished by the Wahoo Newspaper. Nationwide sponsors for the “Green Starts Here” campaign are: Dow Chemical Co.; Glad Products Co.; Lowe’s; Nestle Pure Life Purified Water; PepsiCo’s Pepsi-Cola and Gatorade Co.; Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.; Solo Cup Co.; Waste Management; Troy-Bilt Lawn and Garden Equipment; Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.; Promotional Partners; Crescent Art and Framing Products; Miss America Organization; Owens-Illinois; Educational Partner, Rubber Manufacturers Assoc. This event is always popular and improves the appearance of our community.
The Seven Stages of Aging on Horseback
Stage 1: Fall off pony. Bounce. Laugh. Climb back on. Repeat.
Stage 2: Fall off horse. Run after horse. Climb back on by shimmying up horse’s neck. Ride until sundown.
Stage 3: Fall off horse. Use sleeve of shirt to stanch bleeding. Have friend help you get back on horse. Take two Advil and apply ice packs when you get home. Ride next day.
Stage 4: Fall off horse. Refuse advice to call ambulance; drive self to urgent care clinic. Entertain nursing staff with tales of previous daredevil stunts on horseback. Back to riding before cast comes off.
Stage 5: Fall off horse. Temporarily forget name of horse and name of husband. Flirt shamelessly with paramedics when they arrive. Spend week in hospital while titanium pins are screwed in place. Start riding again before doctor gives official okay.
Stage 6: Fall off horse. Fail to see any humor when hunky paramedic says, “You again?”. Gain firsthand knowledge of advances in medical technology thanks to stint in ICU. Convince self that permanent limp isn’t that noticeable. Promise husband you’ll give up riding. One week later purchase older, slower, shorter horse.
Stage 7: Slip off horse. Relieved when artificial joints and implanted medical devices seem unaffected. Tell husband that scrapes and bruises are due to gardening accident. Pretend you don’t see husband roll his eyes and mutter as he walks away. Give apple to horse.
Stage 8: Go to see horse. Momentarily consider riding but remember arthritis won’t let you lift leg high enough to reach stirrup - even when on mounting block. Share drink with grateful horse and recall “good old days”.
Whether your plans include riding bikes, swimming, playing ball, or riding horses - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
MEAD MESSENGER
June 2011
Volume 8, Issue 6
Village of Mead Board of Trustees Meet May 10th
A regular meeting of the Mead Board of Trustees was held May 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were: Chairperson A. Raver, Trustees Halbmaier & Miller. Absent were Mayfield & Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline & Supt. N. Raver & guests Tim Adams, Terry Meier, Dennis Berry & Marv & Irma Dostal.
Action was taken to adopt Rule of Order for Consent Agenda, rescind motion to deny Bldg. Permit 11-03 from the 4/12 meeting, amend motion to approve 3/28 Planning Commission minutes from the 4/12 meeting, reappointed Jody Weible & Dennis Berry to the Planning Commission, allowed Windstream to place buried communications cable at 1st & Oak Sts., waived 3 readings of Ord. 616 & adopted Ord. 616 to amend Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 6-314; Definitions, Sex Offender. An Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo to spray mosquitoes was approved. Discussion was held on maintenance of the island at the north entrance into town & suspend recycling of cardboard due to cost.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Tim Adams, JEO, presented an update on the Water Study. Terry Meier, JEO, presented the Professional Services Agreement for a Wastewater Study, which was approved, contingent on release of CDBG funds. Marvin Dostal discussed water standing on street by his residence. Dennis Berry discussed a drainage issue at his property, repair of concrete, location of his shut-off valve & process for installation of new water line.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: N. Raver reported meter repair, shut off valve issues, recommendation of new meter design from HD Supply/Waterworks, location of 3 meters at C & L Villa, water tests, rock request on Pine St., D. Swanson sidewalk concern & hire street sweeper prior to Mead Days. Need for pump repair at the wastewater facility was discussed. Action was taken to approve repair of the pump for $1,100.00. If not repairable, a new pump shall be purchased for $4,475.00.
Halbmaier exited the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly report was reviewed.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported Mayor/Council Forum, delinquent occupation taxes & sale of 54 pet licenses to date. It was reported the Library Board will purchase their own internet service.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
NOTICE - Effective Immediately, the Village of Mead will no longer accept CARDBOARD at the Recycling Center.
WANTED - ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
Must reside within the corporate limits of the Village of Mead
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
This is a three-year term which expires May, 2014
Please contact the Village of Mead office, 402-624-2495, a member of the Mead Board of Trustees or member of the Mead Planning Commission if you are interested in this opportunity.
Mead Community Group
Forty Developmental Assets Tip of the Month
Looking for some new ideas of things to do with your kids or children of friends and/or family this summer over the break from school? Here's a few to get you started!
*Share customs and rituals from your own background. Invite kids to help you with a craft project or meal that highlights one of your cultural traditions.
*Stretch a child's thinking abilities by taking him/her to a new place. i.e. bird sanctuary, candy manufacturer, or an age appropriate concert. Let the child experience sounds, sights, tastes, textures and smells of the new place.
*Encourage children to write letters to the editor of the local newspaper about issues that are important to them.
*Enroll in a community education class with your child and learn a new skill together.
*Offer to help a parent by taking a toddler to explore a new place such as a park or a store.
*Hold a neighborhood book swap. Ask neighbors to donate books they have read and invite everyone to come and find new books.
For more information go to www.search-institute.org
The Mead Community Group wishes you a safe and enjoyable summer holiday! Special Thanks to our great teachers and school administrators for an awesome school year, your community appreciates your dedication to our future!
Reminder! Special Movie night on Saturday night of Mead Days for the Kids! Details to come next month!
Church Services
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
PANERA BREAD - June 11, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - June 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
OPERATION LIFESAVER, INC. STATISTICS WORKSHEET
Most collisions occur with trains traveling under 30 mph.
Approximately 64% of all collisions occur in daylight hours.
Most collisions occur within 25 miles of the driver’s home.
Approximately every 2 hours (some place in the United States) a collision occurs between a train and a vehicle or a train and a pedestrian.
You are 20 time more likely to die in a collision with a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.
At 55 mph, it may take a train up to a mile or more to stop.
Nearly 50% of all collisions occur at crossing equipped with active warning devices.
Nearly 25% of all collisions occur when the vehicle runs into the side of the train.
National Crossing Collision in 2010: Collisions 2009, Injuries 828, Fatalities 261
National Trespasser Incidents in 2010: Injuries 389, Fatalities 450
Nebraska Crossing Collision in 2010: Collisions 31, Injuries 4, Fatalities 4
Nebraska Trespasser Incidents in 2010: Injuries 4, Fatalities 4
*Source: Federal Railroad Administration www.fra.dot.gov
Provided by The Nebraska Operation Lifesaver, www.neolcadaley@cox.net or call (402) 885-8572 Carol Daley, Executive Director or www.NebraskaOL.org.
Thank-you Eddie Couch for serving on the Planning Commission!
Thank you, Denise Patocka for chairing the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. We also appreciate the many people who volunteered with this project.
There are always questions raised about what to do with the baby animals / birds found that we fear may be abandoned or hurt. Two great websites for local rescues are: nebraskawildliferehab.org (injured wildlife) and rapturerecoverynebr.org (birds of prey). There is valuable information as what to do if an animal or bird is found. If you do not have resources to contact the rescues on-line, call the village office for a phone number. GREAT RESCUE STORIES!
Mead Days
June 17, 18 & 19
Watch for scheduled events!
Cross-Connection Questions & Answers
What are the five basic products used for protection of cross connections?
The five basic products are:
Air Gap
Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers—which also includes hose connection vacuum breakers
Pressure Vacuum Breakers—which also includes backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent for 1/2” and 3/4” lines
Double Check Valve Assembly
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers
What is an Air Gap?
Air Gap is the physical separation of the potable and non-potable system by an air space. The vertical distance between the supply pipe and the flood level rim should be two times the diameter of the supply pipe, but never less than 1”. The air gap can be used on a direct or inlet connection and for all toxic substances.
2011 Easter Egg Hunt!
What a beautifully WINDY day for the Easter Egg Hunt. Even with the last minute efforts to organize the “prize” tables – the committee pulled off another successful Easter Egg Hunt. This year we had over 100 kids and a lot of new faces! It always amazes me how fast it goes. We start working on different aspects of the hunt right after Easter Sunday 2010 all the way to the day of the hunt this April 23rd, and in 20 minutes, it’s over without a trace of it anywhere! Once again, I am humbled at the generosity of this community. Thank you to all the wonderful people and organizations that make our little town annual Easter Egg Hunt a BIG EVENT.
Gold Contributors Volunteers
Village of Mead Connie Weiss and Class
Mead Volunteer Fire Department Mead Community Group
Insulfoam Sara Nicola
Doug & Jeannette Johnson Staci Charles
Jenny Carritt
Bronze Contributors Kari Carritt
Charle’s Surveying Kim Levin
Bank of Mead Miranda Charles
Ray & Lena Huckeby Chelsea Musgrave
Wahoo Civic Center Margaret Johnson Devynn Patocka
Silver Contributors Shenee Levin
Friends of the Mead Library Cali Carritt
Mead Signs Leah Levin
Nir & Kim Levin AJ Carritt
Todd Valley Farms Delaney Patocka
Anne Swanson Demmy Patocka
If you would like to donate prizes for next years Easter Egg Hunt, please reach out to any of the following Committee Members: Denise Patocka, Jenny Carritt, Sara Nicola, Kari Carritt or Staci Charles.
Sincerely, Denise Patocka, Chairman
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, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission:
Monday, June 27, 8:00 p.m.
Library Board:
Wednesday, June 7, 4:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue:
Monday, June 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 INFORMATION -
Please DO NOT mow your grass clippings into the streets. We’ve had drainage issues for a number of years within the village and the clippings flowing into the drain system following rainfall does not help. The streets will be cleaned prior to Mead Days.
Please remember to license your dog and/or cat IMMEDIATELY. Licenses were due MAY 1st. The cost is $4.00 for altered animals and $6.00 for intact animals. Please present the pet’s certificate of rabies and alteration at the time of registration and payment at the village office.
Another reminder is that Mead Code requires the pet owner to clean up feces left by their dog on any property other than their own. There have been complaints received of this being ignored. Please clean up what your pet leaves behind!
All dogs are required to be on leash if they are off their property. Numerous complaints have been received regarding dogs running at large. Following a first time warning being issued, the animal will be transported to Green Acre for five days. Prior to having the dog released, the owner is required to pay boarding fees to the kennel, pay a fine at the village office and must license their dog with the Village of Mead. Please be aware that prior to release at the kennel, the owner must provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
REMINDER - It may be in your best interest to lock all vehicles and doors as to prevent items being stolen. Incidents have recently been reported within the village.
Thank you to all who participated in the May 7 Garage Sale Day. The sales were well attended and appreciated by those sponsoring their own garage sales.
The May 21st, Great American Cleanup - Mead Clean Up Day was very successful. Numerous dumpsters were delivered on-site by Quality Disposal to collect residents’ “valuables”. Thank you to Steve Mayfield, Adam Miller, Rick Wielage, Rylee Mayfield, Utilities/Street Supt. Nick Raver and Clerk/Treasurer June Moline for their services during the event. We appreciate all of the help from the employees of Quality Disposal and the bottled water furnished by the Wahoo Newspaper. Nationwide sponsors for the “Green Starts Here” campaign are: Dow Chemical Co.; Glad Products Co.; Lowe’s; Nestle Pure Life Purified Water; PepsiCo’s Pepsi-Cola and Gatorade Co.; Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.; Solo Cup Co.; Waste Management; Troy-Bilt Lawn and Garden Equipment; Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.; Promotional Partners; Crescent Art and Framing Products; Miss America Organization; Owens-Illinois; Educational Partner, Rubber Manufacturers Assoc. This event is always popular and improves the appearance of our community.
The Seven Stages of Aging on Horseback
Stage 1: Fall off pony. Bounce. Laugh. Climb back on. Repeat.
Stage 2: Fall off horse. Run after horse. Climb back on by shimmying up horse’s neck. Ride until sundown.
Stage 3: Fall off horse. Use sleeve of shirt to stanch bleeding. Have friend help you get back on horse. Take two Advil and apply ice packs when you get home. Ride next day.
Stage 4: Fall off horse. Refuse advice to call ambulance; drive self to urgent care clinic. Entertain nursing staff with tales of previous daredevil stunts on horseback. Back to riding before cast comes off.
Stage 5: Fall off horse. Temporarily forget name of horse and name of husband. Flirt shamelessly with paramedics when they arrive. Spend week in hospital while titanium pins are screwed in place. Start riding again before doctor gives official okay.
Stage 6: Fall off horse. Fail to see any humor when hunky paramedic says, “You again?”. Gain firsthand knowledge of advances in medical technology thanks to stint in ICU. Convince self that permanent limp isn’t that noticeable. Promise husband you’ll give up riding. One week later purchase older, slower, shorter horse.
Stage 7: Slip off horse. Relieved when artificial joints and implanted medical devices seem unaffected. Tell husband that scrapes and bruises are due to gardening accident. Pretend you don’t see husband roll his eyes and mutter as he walks away. Give apple to horse.
Stage 8: Go to see horse. Momentarily consider riding but remember arthritis won’t let you lift leg high enough to reach stirrup - even when on mounting block. Share drink with grateful horse and recall “good old days”.
Whether your plans include riding bikes, swimming, playing ball, or riding horses - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Newsletter May 2011
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
Volume 8, Issue 5
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 7
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
If you wish to be placed on the Village Garage Sale Map please contact the Village Office at 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 29. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office (624-2495) to reserve tables (limit 2).
Village of Mead Clean Up Day
Saturday, May 21
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine St. (downtown in front of the Village Office)
PERMITTED ITEMS
Tires Appliances Water Heaters Bicycles Batteries Trash Additional Items
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED
Wood Grass Clippings Construction Refuse Tree Limbs
This event is open to persons residing within the Village of Mead city limits ONLY! Members of the Board of Trustees will be present to check resident identification and check loads prior to disposal. If you are not a resident, you will be turned away. This is your opportunity to dispose of your unwanted items!
All “junk vehicles” are required to be placed out of sight on one’s property from public view or completely tarped. If this is not a possibility, please dispose of the vehicle.
We are asking that all yards be maintained, as unkept property will be sited by village police. Yards are required to be mowed, weeds removed and no grass clippings are to be spilled onto village streets.
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
Mead High School Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 14.
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.
OPERATION LIFESAVER – RAIL SAFETY EDUCATION
Safety Tips and Facts: Always expect a train at each highway-rail intersection: Freight trains don't travel at fixed times, and schedules for passenger trains change.
Village Office Closed Monday, May 30,Memorial Day
Mead Community Group Asset Tip of the Month
Commitment to Learning: Young people need to develop a lifelong commitment to education and learning!
Asset #21 Achievement Motivation: Kids are motivated to do well in school.
Encourage motivation from the inside out. You can never “overpraise” a child's abilities. The more able a child feels, the more likely she or he is to continue pursuing ambitious goals.
Tap into your child's interests and passions, and try to connect them to what he or she is learning in school. Don't “pay” your child to learn with money or rewards; that's motivation from the outside in. Use spontaneous rewards with no strings attached. If you expect children to work hard and learn new skills they probably will. Instead of saying, “I'll take you to the park if you finish your assignment.” say “You finished your project? Great! Let's go to the park to celebrate!”
Set goals together with your child that will motivate them. Choose goals that are easy, simple and doable. For example, “I will raise my hand one more time each day to answer a question in class.” or “I will ask the teacher if I do not completely understand the assignment.”
For parents of teens, monitor your child's stress levels. Some experience high school as extremely competitive while others see it as a waste of time. Talk about how high school is a key part of their life and how he or she can make the most of it.
Model lifelong learning yourself by showing an ongoing interest in learning new things!
For more information on this and other assets, see www.searchinstitute.com.
Save the Date: Mead Community Group is excited to be sponsoring a special movie night on Saturday, June 18th, during Mead Days! Watch for more information to come!
DOG & CAT LICENSES DUE MAY 1
All dogs and cats are to be licensed by May 1. This applies to homeowners residing within village limits. Cost for a license is $4.00 altered and $6.00 intact. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccination and alteration to the Village Office for the license. If you cannot come during regular office hours, please mail the paperwork and money to Box 46, Mead or place in the drop box located by the front door of the office. The paperwork and tag will be returned to you.
A warning will be issued to the owner for a first offense if their dog is caught running at large. A second offense will force impoundment of the dog at Green Acre Animal Clinic.
Please keep all dogs on your property and on leash while off property. You are also required to clean up pet waste while walking your pet off of your personal property.
Thank you to all who participated in the Annual Mead Pet Clinic on April 9. We appreciate you bringing in your cats and dogs to be vaccinated and purchase pet tags. We thank Dr. Dobesh and his son for volunteering their time to attend to the animals.
Church Services
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - May 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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.net
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, May 10, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission:
Monday, May 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board:
Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue:
Monday, May 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 BOARD MEETINGS -
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 12 at 6:02 p.m. Present were Chair Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller & Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Melissa Konecky, James & Joyce Everson, Gordon Richards, Monte Moeller, John Trouba & Terry Meier.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Moeller, Richards & Everson expressed concerns of parking along village streets. John Trouba, SENDD, presented required paperwork for Wastewater Study Grant. Terry Meier, JEO Consulting Group, presneted the Street Study Contract.
UNSCHEDULED GUEST: Konecky requested a detailed 2010 Annual Water Quality Certification of Distribution Report & inquired of Emergency Plan for Propane from Frontier Co-op.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported sessions attended at Clerk Academy, siren grant, utility deposit due, dog/cat licenses issued to date, grant applied for Easter Egg Hunt & vacation request.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported findings of leaks at Comm. Bldg., testing of water at possible well sites, ongoing maintenance of First St. & projects completed. Fire Dept. application for grants to remodel Comm. Bldg. meeting room & office, renovate closet & add shelter were noted.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly report was presented. Executive session was entered at 7:21 p.m. & returned to regular session at 7:43 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The minutes of the March 28 meeting were approved other than Bldg. Permit 11-03. Action was taken to deny Bldg. Permit 11-03.
LIBRARY REPORT: The February 9, March 2, and April 6 meeting minutes were approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Third reading and adoption of Ord. 613, Building Permits and Swimming Pools was approved.
NEW BUSINESS: Signators for the request for grant funds for the wastewater study, Fair Housing Response Letter & a Professional Contract to SENDD for administration were approved. A contract with JEO to conduct the Street Planning Study was approved. Action was taken to approve Resolution 11-09, Interlocal Agreement for a Mutual Finance Organizaiton, waive three readings of Ord. 614 and Ord. 615 and adopt Ord. 614, Garbage Franchise with Quality Disposal and Ord. 615, Garbage and Recycling Franchise with Waste Connections & hired Tracy Sterba as custodian.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
A Special Meeting was held April 18 at 7:00 pm. Present were Chair Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utility/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver. Guests present were Lee & Bobbie Feldhaus, Jody & Kacee Weible & Dennis Berry.
Discussion was held on denial of Bldg. Permit 11-03. It was agreed that the Planning Commission & the Feldhaus’ are to draw up an agreement for moving trailers into C & L Villa. The board entered executive session at 7:23 pm. & returned to regular session at 7:37 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Mead Days
June 17, 18 & 19
Watch for scheduled events!
POOL - SPA - HOT TUB GUIDELINES
Please note that prior to erecting a swimming pool, you must adhere to the following guidelines: Any pool, spa or hot tub containing at least 18” of water is required to be enclosed by a fence with a minimum height of 4’ and maximum height of 6’, with no opening greater than 4” or larger. All gates are to be locked when not in use. Hot tubs and spas are not required to have fencing if they have locking tops and are kept locked at all times not in use. All chemicals and supplies must be stored in a secure area.
BUILDING GUIDELINES for Village and one-mile extraterritorial residents . . .
Prior to beginning a construction or fencing project, please be aware that an APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December.
Construction items excluded are accessory buildings less than 150 sq. ft., residential sidewalks and driveways. An application must also be approved by the Commission if you are planning to RELOCATE OR DEMOLISH A BUILDING.
If action is taken prior to the approval of the Building Permit, the fee will be doubled PLUS a penalty fee of $100.00.
You are also required to contact Digger’s Hotline prior to disturbing soil. The telephone number is 800-331-5666 or 811. A timeline must be followed to allow utilities to be located.
Mead Messenger
Volume 8, Issue 5
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 7
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
If you wish to be placed on the Village Garage Sale Map please contact the Village Office at 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 29. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office (624-2495) to reserve tables (limit 2).
Village of Mead Clean Up Day
Saturday, May 21
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine St. (downtown in front of the Village Office)
PERMITTED ITEMS
Tires Appliances Water Heaters Bicycles Batteries Trash Additional Items
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED
Wood Grass Clippings Construction Refuse Tree Limbs
This event is open to persons residing within the Village of Mead city limits ONLY! Members of the Board of Trustees will be present to check resident identification and check loads prior to disposal. If you are not a resident, you will be turned away. This is your opportunity to dispose of your unwanted items!
All “junk vehicles” are required to be placed out of sight on one’s property from public view or completely tarped. If this is not a possibility, please dispose of the vehicle.
We are asking that all yards be maintained, as unkept property will be sited by village police. Yards are required to be mowed, weeds removed and no grass clippings are to be spilled onto village streets.
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
Mead High School Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 14.
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.
OPERATION LIFESAVER – RAIL SAFETY EDUCATION
Safety Tips and Facts: Always expect a train at each highway-rail intersection: Freight trains don't travel at fixed times, and schedules for passenger trains change.
Village Office Closed Monday, May 30,Memorial Day
Mead Community Group Asset Tip of the Month
Commitment to Learning: Young people need to develop a lifelong commitment to education and learning!
Asset #21 Achievement Motivation: Kids are motivated to do well in school.
Encourage motivation from the inside out. You can never “overpraise” a child's abilities. The more able a child feels, the more likely she or he is to continue pursuing ambitious goals.
Tap into your child's interests and passions, and try to connect them to what he or she is learning in school. Don't “pay” your child to learn with money or rewards; that's motivation from the outside in. Use spontaneous rewards with no strings attached. If you expect children to work hard and learn new skills they probably will. Instead of saying, “I'll take you to the park if you finish your assignment.” say “You finished your project? Great! Let's go to the park to celebrate!”
Set goals together with your child that will motivate them. Choose goals that are easy, simple and doable. For example, “I will raise my hand one more time each day to answer a question in class.” or “I will ask the teacher if I do not completely understand the assignment.”
For parents of teens, monitor your child's stress levels. Some experience high school as extremely competitive while others see it as a waste of time. Talk about how high school is a key part of their life and how he or she can make the most of it.
Model lifelong learning yourself by showing an ongoing interest in learning new things!
For more information on this and other assets, see www.searchinstitute.com.
Save the Date: Mead Community Group is excited to be sponsoring a special movie night on Saturday, June 18th, during Mead Days! Watch for more information to come!
DOG & CAT LICENSES DUE MAY 1
All dogs and cats are to be licensed by May 1. This applies to homeowners residing within village limits. Cost for a license is $4.00 altered and $6.00 intact. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccination and alteration to the Village Office for the license. If you cannot come during regular office hours, please mail the paperwork and money to Box 46, Mead or place in the drop box located by the front door of the office. The paperwork and tag will be returned to you.
A warning will be issued to the owner for a first offense if their dog is caught running at large. A second offense will force impoundment of the dog at Green Acre Animal Clinic.
Please keep all dogs on your property and on leash while off property. You are also required to clean up pet waste while walking your pet off of your personal property.
Thank you to all who participated in the Annual Mead Pet Clinic on April 9. We appreciate you bringing in your cats and dogs to be vaccinated and purchase pet tags. We thank Dr. Dobesh and his son for volunteering their time to attend to the animals.
Church Services
EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)
PRIMETIMER’S - May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
7:00 pm Men’s Study
Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)
7:00 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass - Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass - Saturday
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship - 8:30 am - first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am - all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
7:00 pm Youth Meeting
PANERA BREAD - May 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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.net
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, May 10, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission:
Monday, May 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board:
Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue:
Monday, May 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 BOARD MEETINGS -
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 12 at 6:02 p.m. Present were Chair Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller & Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Melissa Konecky, James & Joyce Everson, Gordon Richards, Monte Moeller, John Trouba & Terry Meier.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Moeller, Richards & Everson expressed concerns of parking along village streets. John Trouba, SENDD, presented required paperwork for Wastewater Study Grant. Terry Meier, JEO Consulting Group, presneted the Street Study Contract.
UNSCHEDULED GUEST: Konecky requested a detailed 2010 Annual Water Quality Certification of Distribution Report & inquired of Emergency Plan for Propane from Frontier Co-op.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported sessions attended at Clerk Academy, siren grant, utility deposit due, dog/cat licenses issued to date, grant applied for Easter Egg Hunt & vacation request.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE SUPT. REPORT: N. Raver reported findings of leaks at Comm. Bldg., testing of water at possible well sites, ongoing maintenance of First St. & projects completed. Fire Dept. application for grants to remodel Comm. Bldg. meeting room & office, renovate closet & add shelter were noted.
POLICE REPORT: The monthly report was presented. Executive session was entered at 7:21 p.m. & returned to regular session at 7:43 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The minutes of the March 28 meeting were approved other than Bldg. Permit 11-03. Action was taken to deny Bldg. Permit 11-03.
LIBRARY REPORT: The February 9, March 2, and April 6 meeting minutes were approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Third reading and adoption of Ord. 613, Building Permits and Swimming Pools was approved.
NEW BUSINESS: Signators for the request for grant funds for the wastewater study, Fair Housing Response Letter & a Professional Contract to SENDD for administration were approved. A contract with JEO to conduct the Street Planning Study was approved. Action was taken to approve Resolution 11-09, Interlocal Agreement for a Mutual Finance Organizaiton, waive three readings of Ord. 614 and Ord. 615 and adopt Ord. 614, Garbage Franchise with Quality Disposal and Ord. 615, Garbage and Recycling Franchise with Waste Connections & hired Tracy Sterba as custodian.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
A Special Meeting was held April 18 at 7:00 pm. Present were Chair Raver, Trustees Halbmaier, Mayfield, Miller and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utility/Maintenance Supt. N. Raver. Guests present were Lee & Bobbie Feldhaus, Jody & Kacee Weible & Dennis Berry.
Discussion was held on denial of Bldg. Permit 11-03. It was agreed that the Planning Commission & the Feldhaus’ are to draw up an agreement for moving trailers into C & L Villa. The board entered executive session at 7:23 pm. & returned to regular session at 7:37 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Mead Days
June 17, 18 & 19
Watch for scheduled events!
POOL - SPA - HOT TUB GUIDELINES
Please note that prior to erecting a swimming pool, you must adhere to the following guidelines: Any pool, spa or hot tub containing at least 18” of water is required to be enclosed by a fence with a minimum height of 4’ and maximum height of 6’, with no opening greater than 4” or larger. All gates are to be locked when not in use. Hot tubs and spas are not required to have fencing if they have locking tops and are kept locked at all times not in use. All chemicals and supplies must be stored in a secure area.
BUILDING GUIDELINES for Village and one-mile extraterritorial residents . . .
Prior to beginning a construction or fencing project, please be aware that an APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December.
Construction items excluded are accessory buildings less than 150 sq. ft., residential sidewalks and driveways. An application must also be approved by the Commission if you are planning to RELOCATE OR DEMOLISH A BUILDING.
If action is taken prior to the approval of the Building Permit, the fee will be doubled PLUS a penalty fee of $100.00.
You are also required to contact Digger’s Hotline prior to disturbing soil. The telephone number is 800-331-5666 or 811. A timeline must be followed to allow utilities to be located.
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