Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
APRIL 2016
Volume 11, Issue 4
DOG AND CAT
VACCINATION CLINIC
AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 9
Mead Community
Building
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Dr. Dobesh from Green
Acre Animal Clinic will be present to administer pet vaccinations. Available will be vaccinations for rabies,
distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be
Heartgard and Frontline. Blood tests for
heartworm will also be available. Clerk
Moline will be present to issue dog and cat licenses with proof of current
rabies vaccination. Cost to license your pet is $4.00 altered and $6.00 intact. This clinic is NOT limited to Mead
residents only.
All dogs and cats
within the village limits are required to be licensed by May 1. If you have any questions please contact the
Village Office at 402-624-2495.
Village ordinance
6-118 requires that all owners of dogs and cats are responsible for the removal
of any excreta deposited on public walks, recreation areas, or private
property.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met
in a Special Meeting on March 3 at the Village Office at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Havelka; Trustees
Guyle, Wielage and Wimer. The board
entered Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. to discuss pending
litigation. The board returned to
Regular Session at 6:35 p.m. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Mead Board of
Trustees was held on March 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Havelka; Trustees
Wielage and Wimer. Absent was Trustee
Guyle. Also present were Clerk Moline,
Utility/Maintenance Supt. Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests were Dale Rawson, Richard Kuhr, Karen
Little, Dennis Berry, Ken Laferriere and Bob Hannan.
GUESTS: Karen Little requested permission to
cut the curb allowing access to a private drive. Mead Public Schools Supt. Dale Rawson and
Ken Laferriere of Orion Realty discussed the sale of school property and
what expectations the village has as to infrastructure.
EXECUTIVE SESSION was entered at
6:47 p.m. to review applications for the vacancy on the Board of Trustees in
order to prevent needless injury to a person’s reputation. The board returned to Regular Session at 6:57
p.m. Action was taken to approve Jason
Felty as a member of the Board of Trustees.
REPORTS: Utility/Maintenance Supt. - Raver
reported water line repair at 410 S. Oak St., water concerns, street
maintenance, need to replace three water hydrants, rock request for alley and
reviewed list for meter maintenance.
Moline and Raver reported on the meeting with the WWAC Committee. Police - The monthly police report was
presented. A zoning concern was
discussed. Planning Commission -
The minutes of the Febr. 22 Regular Meeting were acknowledged. Library - The minutes of the Febr. 17
Library Board Meeting were acknowledged.
Clerk - Receipt of a letter from DEQ in regard to AltEn’s request
for modification of their permit was presented and upcoming events noted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Second reading of Ord. #’s 677 and 678,
Non-exclusive franchises with Quality Disposal and Waste Connections for
garbage services were approved.
NEW BUSINESS: Resolution16-06, Deposit to cut into any
paving, curb or sidewalk was introduced and approved. No action was taken on a request from a
resident to remove trees from the alley.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board entered Executive Session at 7:46
p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to real estate purchase and pending
litigation. The board returned to
Regular Session at 8:06 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Jason
Felty has been appointed to serve as a member of the Village of Mead Board of
Trustees. Welcome! Thank you for your previous service to the
village as a member on the Mead Planning Commission.
GOOD
JOB!
Thank you Victoria Morken for serving as the
village’s summer custodian during the past two years.
Thank you to Denise Patocka and her “crew” for putting
on the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the youngsters of Mead.
Congratulations to the Mead Raiders Boys Basketball Team and
Coaches for qualifying for the 2016 Boys State Basketball Tournament and
completing your season as D2 State Runner-up’s and MHS being awarded the D2
Sportsmanship Award.
Cross Connections Questions
and Answers
1) Where is a Backflow Preventer with
Intermediate Atmospheric vent Used?
These devices are made for 1/2” and 3/4” lines and may be used as an
alternate equal for pressure vacuum breakers.
In addition, however, they provide the added advantage of providing
protection against back-pressure.
2) Where is a Double Check Valve Assembly
used? A double check valve assembly may
be used as protection of all direct connections through which foreign material
might enter the potable system in concentration which would constitute a
nuisance or be aesthetically objectionable, such as air, steam, food, or other
material which does not constitute a health hazard.
3) Where is a Reduced Pressure Principle
Backflow Preventer used? Reduced
Pressure Zone Assemblies may be used on all direct connections which may be
subject to backpressure or back-siphonage, and where there is the possibility
of contamination by the material that does constitute a potential health
hazard.
DUMP HOURS CHANGE APRIL 1
Dump hours will revert to the April -
November schedule on April 1. The dump
will be open Wednesday’s from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Saturday hours are 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Items permitted are tree branches, weeds,
leaves and grass clippings ONLY.
All items are to be unbagged.
A dumpster is also available on-site
for disposal of metal/iron products.
Cost to dispose of items is $2.00 per load,
payable to the dumpmaster. All items will be checked. Dump use is for Mead residents ONLY!
VILLAGE
OF MEAD
PART-TIME
SUMMER
CLEANING
POSITION FOR THE PARK RESTROOMS
Must be 15
years of age and able to dedicate 1-2 hours every week, with additional hours
required during Mead Days. For an
application, stop by the Village Office.
Village of Mead Storm Warning Procedures
In case of severe weather, the fire siren will be sounded and go up and
down a few times. This is only to alert members
of 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 W. 5th St. A
fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
NEEDED
The Village is in need of a resident to
serve on 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 2018.
Contact the Village Office, a member of the Board of Trustees, or a
member of the Planning Commission to express your interest.
POINTS OF INTEREST
SWIMMING
POOLS/SPAS/HOT TUBS: A fence is
required to surround all pools, spas and hot tubs containing at least 18” of
water. A permit for the fence must be
obtained from the Planning Commission prior to erecting the pool. 11-408
FENCES: Amendments have been made to the fence
ordinance. Zoning Districts SR, R-1,
R-2, B-1, B-2, M-1 and M-2 require a building permit prior to erecting a
fence. 11-409 (check your property’s
zoning prior to construction)
DOGS and
CATS: All dogs and cats within the
village limits are required to be licensed by MAY 1. 06-102
Pet owners
are responsible for removing excreta deposited on public walks, recreation
areas or private property. 6-118
WATER/SEWER
INVOICES: Water and sewer bills are
sent out the last week of the month.
Bills are to be paid by the 15th of the following month. Payment must be received by 9:00 a.m. the
following day or a $10.00 late fee will be assessed. A letter notifying you of this will be mailed
and payment expected within 10 working days.
If payment is not received in the office by the expected deadline your
water meter will be shut off. Payment
can be made in the form of mailing, delivering to the village office, placing
your payment in the drop box (located by the front door of the village office)
or delivering to the Bank of Mead.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY: MAY
28, 9:00-12:00
MEAD DAYS: JUNE 17, 18, and 19
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
8:30a.m. - Sunday Worship - First Sunday of
the month
10:30a.m.
- Sunday Worship - All other Sundays
9:00a.m. - Sunday School for all ages
PANERA BREAD - FREE TO THE PUBLIC, Saturday following the second Friday
of the month - APRIL 9.
EASTER AT ALMA
3/25
7:00pm Good Friday Worship
3/27 9:00 –
10:15am Breakfast served by youth
10:00am Easter Egg Hunt
10:30am Easter Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125
10:00a.m.
- Sunday Encounter Service
Wednesday’s
6:00p.m.
- We’d like to treat you to a FREE meal!
7:00p.m.
- Adult Groups, Jr & Sr High Youth Group
7:15p.m.
- Kids in Action (elementary age children)
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
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE
SALE
Saturday, May 7
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 402-624-2495 or
meadclerk1@hotmail.com NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 29.
VILLAGE OF MEAD UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board:
Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 pm
Planning Comm.: Monday, April 25, 7:30 pm
Library Board:
Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 pm
Fire & Rescue:
Monday, April 11, 7:30 pm
The
Village Board & Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library
Board at the Library and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.
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
Shawn Havelka, Chairman
Gary Guyle, Trustee
Jason Felty, 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
Lori Moseman, Library Director 402-624-6605
Laurie Van Ackeren, Ass’t. Library Director
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688
MEAD
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Hours
Tuesdays 10am-1pm
and 4pm-7pm Fridays 9am-2pm
Wednesdays 3pm-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm
Thursdays
11am-6pm Closed: Sun. & Mon.
Monthly Schedule
Coffee Hour is scheduled every Tuesday at 10am and Story
Time for young children is offered every Thursday at 4pm and Saturday
at 11am.
The Lunch Bunch Book Club will meet from 1130am-1230pm on Friday,
April 15. All residents are welcome
to stop by and enjoy the book discussion, dessert and coffee.
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet on Thursday, April 21,
at 5pm. This group gets together
monthly and is open to all boys and girls living in Mead who are in grades
6-12. Members provide input on books,
events, movies and programs offered by the library.
The Library Board will meet on Wednesday, April 20, at
5:30pm. The public is welcome to
attend.
Upcoming
Special Events
How many pounds will “Team Mead” lose this year? In 2006 one Omaha family lost 501 pounds, now
groups and individuals are succeeding across 35 states on their plan (voted
best of Omaha for the last 4 years).
Author, Omaha native and creator of the plan Tony Dean,
will be coming to the Mead Public Library on Tuesday, April 12 at 6pm
to share how. Spots are limited because
of space, so RSVP at tonyd@deanfast.com
or call 402-315-1979 or call the Mead Library at 402-624-6605. Join us for a fun (free!) evening at Your
Library!
A Beginning Feng Shui class for adults will be held Tuesday,
April 5 at 530pm. If you would like
to add more peace and harmony to your home, join us for this FUN filled event!
Every wonder how those Extreme Couponers do it? Come to the ‘Learn How To Coupon’
class on Tuesday, April 26 at 530pm.
Please bring 10 coupons ready to swap!
This month’s
Creature Feature Program will be Saturday. April 16, at 1130am. Roberta from the NE Parrot Rescue will
be here to share information about birds and parrot rescues. Stop by and meet some beautiful feathered
friends.
Thank you Sara
Nicola and Jenny Schliffke for serving on the Library Board.
K.C. RELAY
FOR LIFE
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
April 3
8 am - 2 pm
Mead Community
Building
Pancakes, sausage,
scrambled eggs, juice, milk
Adults $6, Kids 8
& Under $3
CRAFT FAIR
Many homemade crafts,
jewelry, nail products, make-up, scent warmers, hair care products, and many
more.
SILENT AUCTION
Come get your
Mother’s Day, Graduation, and Father’s Day shopping done!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTION
GO TO THE AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY
SOFTBALL
AND BASEBALL FIELD PREPARATION
For the
Village of Mead
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to prepare the
softball and baseball fields for 2016. This will require you to drag and lime
the ball diamonds prior to ballgames.
For an
application, stop by the Mead Village Office, 312 S. Vine St., between the
hours of 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you have
questions, please contact Maintenance Superintendent Nick Raver at 402-443-9688
or a member of the Board of Trustees.
Mead
Community Group, April 2016
Welcome
to Spring! As we move into this most
welcome season, we can begin to plan the next few months of activities. Proms, graduations, summer adventures, Mead
Days…. The most recent surveys returned
by Mead students, parents and community members help us evaluate how we can
enter this phase with healthier attitudes about risky behaviors and ways to
encourage our young people to choose health activities.
The
surveys showed that there is an increased awareness of the dangers of drug,
alcohol and tobacco use by teens and young adults. We see a growing trend toward recognition
that young brains are too susceptible to damage by even casual or occasional
use of these substances. This is good
news for our young people. Society’s
disapproval of these risky behaviors is key to the way teens and young adults
view them. Our hope is that this trend
continues. A wonderful resource
available to you as parents is a site called TalkAboutAlcohol.org. Discover the parenting style that works
against teen drinking and risky behaviors.
The
Mead Community Group was formed and exists solely to help provide information
and resources for alternative activities to give youth and their parents help
in making wise decisions. As we approach
Summer, please join us in these efforts.
Our meetings are open to the community and we welcome and appreciate
your input. Again, this year we have
requested Federal Block Grant funding dollars through Region V Systems in
Lincoln in excess of $8000.00. If
granted these funds will be available through the Mead Community Group as
we partner with the Mead Public Schools,
Mead Public Library, Mead Fire and Rescue, Mead Covenant Church after school
program and Mead Days organizers to help bring programs to our youth and our
community.
The
Mead Community Group would again like to thank all of the students, parents and
community members who completed and returned our latest survey. Your input is invaluable in helping us best
use these resources. Our next event is
the Red White Tailgate Party on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Thirty one student’s grades 6th
through 12th have registered to attend. If your child did not register please check
with Mr. Hickman to see if there are any spots still available.
April 4, 2016
at 7 P. M. meet us in the Mead High School commons for our monthly
meeting. We would love to see you there!
Mead Ball Association Pancake Feed Fundraiser
April 17th,
2016
8am – 2pm at Mead
Fire Hall
$6 for Pancakes,
scrambled eggs, sausage, and juice/coffee
($3 for anyone
under 8 years old)
