Village of Mead
MEAD
MESSENGER
MAY 2015
Volume 10, Issue 5
A
regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held April 14 at
6:00 p.m. at the Village Office.
Answering roll call were Chairman Guyle; Trustees Havelka, Nicola and
Wielage. Absent was Trustee Wimer. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline,
Utility/Maintenance Supt. Raver and Police Chief Carlson.
Action was taken to approve third reading
and adopt Ord. 657, Nuisance Abatement; waived three readings and adopted Ord.
659 and 660, non-exclusive garbage franchises with Quality Disposal and Waste
Connections; adopted Res. 15-09, Nuisance Enforcement Officer and named Jerry
Carlson to fill that position. Notice of zoning violation on property located at 1020 Co Rd M. An
application from Windstream was approved to replace fiber optic in the alley
between Vine and Elm St., north of Second St.
Ord. 661 to amend penalty clauses in various chapters of the Code Book
was approved on first reading and pay $15.00 hour for assistance to help repair
a storm sewer.
The baling and ballfield preparation
agreements with Miller Property will remain as last year, Clerk to contact the
City of Wahoo to spray mosquitoes this summer, resident complaint regarding
property was discussed and General Obligation Bond for the wastewater project
shall have a repayment period of 20 years.
REPORTS: Utility/Maintenance Supt. - Raver
reported storm sewer and water line issues and replacement of water
meters. Police - The monthly
report was reviewed. Discussed was the
proposed amended Nuisance Ordiannce, postprom breathalyzer checks and requested
train break. Planning Commission -
The March 23 meeting and permit approval of 15-02, Mead Public Schools for a
bus barn addition were reviewed. Library
- The minutes of the February 17 and March 18 Library Board meetings were
reviewed. Clerk - Moline reported
sale of dog / cat licenses, recent Pet Vaccination / License Day, upcoming
village events and requested vacation.
The board entered executive session for
the annual evaluation of the Police Chief.
The Police Chief was awarded an $.87 hour wage increase, with the added
responsibility of Nuisance Enforcement Officer.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 2
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rain or Shine
Maps available at local businesses
VILLAGE OF MEAD UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village
Board: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00pm
Planning
Commission: Monday, May 18, 7:30pm
(DUE
TO MEMORIAL DAY ON THE FOURTH MONDAY)
Library
Board: Wednesday, May 20, 6:30pm
Fire
& Rescue: Monday, May 11, 7:30pm
The
Village Board & Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library
Board at the Library and Fire & Rescue at the Fire Station.
LIBRARY
NEWS by Donna McLaughlin, Library Aide
The
2015 Summer Reading Program theme is “Every Hero has a Story”. Amanda Lee has agreed to serve as the
coordinator for this program. Dates will
be published on Facebook, local posters and the June Newsletter once the date
has been set for the Summer Reading Program.
NEW MATERIALS:
ADULT - “The She Wolf”, “The Light”, “Dawn
Light”, “Night Light” and “Last Light” by Terry Blackstock, “A Spool of Blue
Thread” by Anne Tyler; “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins; “The Assassin,
an Isaac Bell Adventure” by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott; and “Tuna Melts My
Heart” by Courtney Dasher. JUVENILE - “Completely Clementine” by
Marla Frazee; “The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B” by Teresa Toten; “The Lightning
Thief” by Rick Riordan; and “Niagara Falls or Does It?” by Hank Zipzer. Several books for Juveniles have recently been
received through donations. DVD’s - “The Hunger Game Mocking Jay
Part 1”; “Into the Woods”; “The Grand Budapest Hotel”; Whiplash”; “The Theory
of Everything” and “St. Vincent”. COME
AND CHECK OUT THE VARIOUS RESOURCES YOUR L IBRARY HAS TO OFFER!
Graduation
exercises for Mead High School will be held Saturday, May 16 in the school
gymnasium. Baccalaureate begins at 1:30,
with commencement following at 2:00.
The
Annual Mead Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 23 at the Jr-Sr
High Commons. Banquet tickets are $20.00
if purchased by May 11, $25.00 thereafter.
Tickets may be purchased at the Bank of Mead, Country Store or Konecky
Oil. Reservations to Barb Bartek at tbbartek@live.com
or 402-607-0009.
ALMA
LUTHERAN CHURCH BIBLE SCHOOL
Bible
School for ages 3 through 6th grade will be held on June 15 through 19 from 9
am until 12 noon. This year’s theme is
“Everest: Conquering Challenges with
God’s Mighty Power”. Information for
sign-up will available at the church soon.
The
Village of Mead is undertaking a Community Survey seeking CDBG funding
for numerous projects. The surveys will
be mailed in the near future. It is
imperative that ALL residents of Mead complete and return the
surveys in order to be considered for grant funding. As you know, infrastructure and community
projects cost money; so any funding the community may receive through grant
funding will help offset the cost.
NEEDED: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
The Village of Mead is in need of a member
of the Planning Commission. If you are
concerned about the community and are willing to learn zoning regulations, this
is the opportunity for you. You must
reside within the corporate limits of Mead.
Terms are three-years, with this term ending May, 2017.
Contact the Village Office, a member of
the Board of Trustees or a member of the Planning Commission to express your
interest.
COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125
9:00a.m.
- Coffee & Visiting
10:00a.m.
- Worship Service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30,
nursery available during the service)
Wednesday’s
- MCC serves a free meal to anyone in the community from 6:00 - 6:45 pm. (Please join us, there are no requirements or
expectations! If you’re coming for the
first time, please consider calling the church office at 624-6125 to let us
know how many are attending so we can prepare accordingly. If you cannot call prior to coming the first
time, it’s okay, come anyway.) 6:45 pm -
Kids in Action; 7:00 pm - Student Ministries (Jr/Sr High); 7:15 pm - Adult
Group
Thursday’s
- 7:00 pm - Prayer Encounter
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
www.sjamescatholicchurch.com /
402-624-3555
5:30p.m.
- Saturday Vigil
9:00a.m.
- Sunday Mass
Weekly
Schedule
7:00a.m.
- Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00a.m.
- Daily Mass - Saturday, when scheduled
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
8:30a.m.
- Worship - First Sunday of the month
9:15a.m.
- Sunday School for all ages (no Sunday School first Sunday of the month)
10:30a.m.
- Worship - All other Sundays
PANERA
BREAD - FREE TO THE PUBLIC, available
the Saturday following the second Friday of the month. MAY 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the church
basement.
SPECIAL
THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION ~ ~
Thank
you to everyone and their pets who participated in the Annual Dog/Cat
Vaccination / Pet License Day on April 4.
Special thanks to Dr. Ron Dobesh and his son, Matt, from Green Acre
Animal Clinic for coming to complete the vaccinations.
LICENSE YOUR PET BY MAY 1. All
dogs and cats within the village limits are required to be licensed by MAY 1. Please purchase the license at the village
office by coming to the office or mailing or delivering the required document
and payment to the drop box located by the office front door. The license and the document you supplied
will be returned to you via mail. You
must submit proof of a current rabies vaccination. License fees are $4.00 altered / $6.00
in-tact dog or cat.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., Box 46
Mead, NE
68041-0046
Telephone 402-624-2495
Fax 402-624-2024
Telephone 402-624-2495
Fax 402-624-2024
E-mail:
meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web:
www.meadnebraska.net
Gary Guyle, Chairman
Shawn Havelka, Trustee
PJ Nicola, Trustee
Richard Wielage, Trustee
Rod Wimer, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer 402-624-2495
Nick Raver, Utility/Maint. Supt. 402-443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688
EASTER EGG HUNT THANK YOU’S
Thank
you to the Village of Mead; Bank of Mead; Mead Volunteer Fire Dept.; Charles’
Surveying; Todd Valley Farms; Insulfoam; Country Store; Wahoo Civic Center;
Mrs. Weiss; Mead High School students; PJ and Sara Nicola; Andrew and Brandy
Dietzel; Jessica Watters, Doug and Jeannette Johnson; Doug and Denise Patocka;
Tom and Connie Schliffke; Karen Porter; Andy and Jenny Carritt; Aaron and Kari
Carritt; Ray and Vera Huckeby; and Josh Quinn for donating money, candy, prizes
and time towards the ANNUAL EASTER EGG
HUNT for our children in the community.
Thank
you, Lena Huckeby for
coordinating the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Mead.
MEAD DAYS UPDATE by Dalene Selko
We are looking for donations for Mead Days
2015. Donations can be in cash or Bingo
items and can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Donations received to date: Alma Lutheran Church, St. James Catholic
Church, Village of Mead, Bank of Mead, Kent and Linda Sweet, AWS, Fud and
Tracy’s, Inspro, Riggins Ag Equipment, WL Anderson Livestock and Grain, Alice
Adams, Buckmaster Construction, Mead Cattle Co., Farmers Mutual, Subbert Well
Services, Vera and Ray Huckeby, SECO, Big Rig, G & L Restaurant, Bonnie and
Jim Edins, and Frontier Coop, Mead.
We are really excited about this year’s
events and look forward to hearing your feedback on our new events that we have
scheduled. We are adding a Princesses
show on Saturday in which Cinderella, Snow Princess Elsa and Rapunzel will be
there. We are also adding a wine tasting
event on Sunday. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Mead Days June 19, 20 &
21!
VILLAGE OF MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 30
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
312 South Vine St. (front of village
office)
EXAMPLE OF PERMITTED ITEMS:
Tires (disposal fee will be charged), Appliances, Water Heaters,
Bicycles, Batteries, Household Items
EXAMPLE OF ITEMS
NOT PERMITTED: Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction Refuse,
Tree Limbs
This
event is open to MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY!
Board Members will be present to check resident identification.
BACKFLOW
UPDATE -
How
can I protect my family from cross connections?
1. Check
your water softener or other in-home treatment device to insure that any drain
lines have a proper air gap prior to entering the sewer line. The floor drain is considered a sewer line
and there should be an air gap if the drain line runs into the floor drain.
2. Check
all faucets where a hose might be connected and install a hose bib vacuum
breaker to protect these connections.
3. Install
a Pressure Vacuum Breaker on your underground sprinklers and have it tested
annually when the sprinklers are turned on for the season.
4. If
you have a boiler for home heating, make sure the fill line is protected with
an approved backflow prevention assembly.
If you have old-style sinks or bathtubs, be sure never to fill them so
the water level is higher than the fill spout.
PROTECTING OUR WATER IS A JOB FOR EVERONE
POOL
- SPA - HOT TUB GUIDELINES
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 when not in
use. All chemicals and supplies must be
stored in a secure area. Pools, spas and
hot tubs are not permitted to be drained into the sanitary sewer system. Drainage is permitted into the storm sewer
provided that chemicals contained in the pool, spa or hot tub are first
diluted.
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.
Mead
Community Group – April 2015
Spring
is here! Tulips, daffodils, tiny green
tree leaves, and Prom, just last week.
Graduation is coming up soon. Our
young people are feeling it – spring fever, it used to be called – the strong
urge to be out and about. It’s a time of
exuberant joy, but that exuberance can sometimes translate into distracted
driving. We all read the statistics,
especially the dangers of texting, but apparently many of our youth are also
too distracted to buckle their seat belts before they take off. Recently, a horrific car crash took the lives
of four people, and two teens’ lives were changed forever. News reports were that none of the six were
wearing seat belts. How tragic, that if
seat belts had been used, there might have been less loss of life. Again, statistics have verified that in the
majority of accidents, seat belts do save lives.
Many
of us did not grow up with seat belts, and it was a hard thing to learn to
buckle up. Thirty years ago one of our
grandsons tried to teach us, in his tiny, three-year-old voice, “Seat belt,
Grandpa, seat belt,” but it took a crash that could have cost a leg for the
lesson to hit home. But this generation
has always had seat belts and it is vital that someone teaches them to use
them. So come on parents, grandparents, great-grandparents,
remind them, nag them even if that’s what it takes, but let’s do whatever
we can to help our young people stay safe when they hit the roads so that
they will someday be parents, grandparents, great-grandparents.
The
next Mead Community Group meeting will be in the High School Commons at 7:00
PM, May 5.
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