Village
of Mead
MEAD
MESSENGERFEBRUARY 2013 Volume 10, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET JANUARY 8
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees
met January 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Trustees Guyle,
Wielage and Wimer. Absent were Chairman
Mayfield and Trustee Miller. Also
present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Raver and Police Chief
Carlson. Guests were Ben Day and Burneil
and Mark Ecklund. Wielage was elected to
serve as Chairman Pro Tempore.
SCHEDULED GUEST: Ben Day with Olsson Associates and Wastewater
Project Engineer, updated the Board on findings of borings and soil samples at
the proposed site for the retention lagoons.
Input was heard from Burneil and Mark Ecklund.
POLICE REPORT: The Monthly Police Report was presented. A complaint regarding the safety of a vacant
house was discussed.
UTILITY REPORT: Raver reported on water tank and current
status of the wells.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported an issue with a homeowner on
a reported building project.
LIBRARY REPORT: Kuhr reported on unpaid fines and submitted
her resignation.
NEW BUSINESS: The One and Six Year Street Plan was reviewed. The following action was taken: approved Resolution 13-01, $33,897.20 loan
with the Bank of Mead for expenses for the Wastewater Project until the
Municipal Bond is secured; Resolution 13-03, Special Designated Liquor License
to Mead Fire Department at the Mead Park, with alternate location at the Mead
Community Building, during Mead Days, June 14, 15 and 16; Special Permit to
Mead Days Committee to close designated streets during Mead Days, June 14, 15
and 16 and 5% wage increase to Clerk/Treasurer.
The meeting was adjourned
at 8:34 p.m.
NOW
HIRING - VILLAGE OF MEAD LIBRARY DIRECTOR
The
Village of Mead is seeking a qualified individual for the Mead Library
Director. Position will be part-time at
15-20 hours per week. A love of books
and reading is required.
Qualifications
include, but are not limited to:
· Willing
to learn library operations;· Computer knowledge to include, Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer, e-reader experience a plus but not necessary;
· Ability to maintain confidentiality;
· Ability to lift, stand and bend as part of the job;
· Ability to work with the public;
· Maintain effective working relationship with boards and employees. Must be a self-starter. Required skills: organizational, time management, excellent communications, goal oriented and able to meet deadlines.
If
you wish to apply for the position, please pick up an application at the
Village Office or call 402-624-2495.
Applications taken until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2013.
SNOW
REMOVAL
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.
Thank
You Vera!
A Special Thank You to Vera Kuhr who
has served as the Library Director for the Village of Mead for the last 16+
years. Your dedication and service are
very much appreciated. Best wishes are
extended in your future endeavors. You
have served the village well and will be missed!
2013
DATES TO REMEMBER
PET
CLINIC: April 6, 1:30 pm—3:00 pmDOG / CAT LICENSES DUE: May 1
MEAD GARAGE SALE DAY: May 4, 8:00 am—2:00 pm
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY: Will be scheduled soon!
MEAD DAYS: June 14, 15 and 16
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.
Please complete the application and return it to the village office the
Thursday prior to the meeting. When
application is made, you will be placed on the Planning Commission agenda. The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on
the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December. You can pick up the application form at the
Village Office, call and one will be mailed or emailed to you, or you can find
a copy on the village website @ www.meadnebraska.net.
Construction items excluded are
accessory buildings less than 150 sq. ft. and residential sidewalks and
driveways. A fence is required prior to
erecting a swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
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.
SEWER PROJECT
At this time the sewer project is
in the planning stages. We are seeking
the construction of retention lagoons through Municipal Bonds. Engineers are in the designing stages with a
location to construct the lagoons currently being considered. An update on the project will be presented
at the February 12 meeting at the Village Office. It is scheduled for presentation at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY SURVEY REPORT
Results from the Community
Survey completed in August 2012 indicate that 74% of the surveys were
returned. Thank you for taking the time
to complete the surveys. Village
engineers have indicated that numbers have not been released as of this time as
to what guidelines will need to be met for qualifying grants and/or low
interest loans. Future projects may then
be considered.
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)
Weekly
Schedule
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)
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
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
Gary
Guyle, Trustee
Adam
Miller, Trustee
Richard
Wielage, Trustee
Rod
Wimer, 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
Mead
Public Library Hours
TUESDAY, 9:00 am - 11:00 & 2:00 pm -7:00 pmWEDNESDAY, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
THURSDAY, 9:00 am - 11:00 & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
E-reader
service is available from the Mead Public Library. If you have questions, contact the library at
402-624-6605.
The Mead Ball Association is in need
of a refrigerator to be used at the Mead Ball Park. If you have a used refrigerator that is in good
working condition, please contact Dalene Selko at 402-624-2255 or the Village
Office at 402-624-2495.
2013 BASEBALL / SOFTBALL FORMS ARE DUE!!!
If you plan to participate in the Mead Baseball /
Softball Programs this summer, please get your applications in NO
LATER THAN JANUARY 31st! This will enable teams to be formed, coaches
contacted and equipment purchased. The
cost is Age 8 and Under $35.00 and Ages Over 8 $45.00. Forms can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead,
Village Office or Mead Public Schools.
VILLAGE
OF MEAD
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, February 12, 6:00pm
Planning Comm:
Monday, February 25, 7:30pm
Library Board: Wednesday, February 20, 7:00pm
Fire & Rescue: Monday, February 11, 7:30pm
The
Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board
at the Mead Library and Fire Department at Mead Schools (temporary location).
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Promoting Positive Text Messaging Habits
Text messaging is simply part of everday life for most adolescents. Most parents would agree it is their
children's first choice of communication.
That being said, it does not take much to prove that excessive text
messaging can have serious mental and physical consequences for our
children. Healthy boundaries set by
parents will reap bountiful positive results in the long run.
Issues caused by excessive text messaging:
Disruption of
the learning process – 64% of teens text during class.Bad sleeping habits – when texting occurs around the clock, fatigue results from interrupted sleep.
Antisocial behavior – texting is a shallow form of communication and it prevents teens from learning to read other's emotions and respond empathically.
Self-Esteem Issues – teens who consistently text to receive instant advice from friends do not develop coping skills for normal everyday situations.
Cyberbullying – the impersonal nature of texting allows it to be a popular vehicle for harassment.
Sexting – sending sexually explicit content ultimately causes emotional pain and is illegal.
Behind the Wheel – texting while driving is extremely dangerous!
Addiction – texting is the first and last thing many teens do in a day. Many teens say they cannot live without their phone.
What Parents Can Do:
Talk to your
teens – discuss proper cell phone and texting use before issues arise.Set Limits – appropriate boundaries need to be set during school and at home. For example, your family may decide “no texting during meal times, religious events, or after certain hours.”
Monitor your teen's texting – read texts occasionally for appropriateness. Keep an eye on your cell phone bill.
Avoid being a “Helicopter Parent.”
From RN Remedies, a blog
written by Kelli Anderson, RN, BSN, RNIII
For more information see www.wearechildrens.org
