Monday, August 21, 2017

Newsletter September 2017


Village of Mead

MEAD MESSENGER

SEPTEMBER 2017

Volume 12, Issue 9

 

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET AUGUST 8

     A Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Tuesday, August 8 at the Village Office.  The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.  Roll call showed the following board members present:  Chairman Havelka; Trustees Felty, Guyle, Wielage and Wimer.  Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Superintendent Raver, Library Director VanAckeren and Library Assistant Moseman.  Guests were Ed Schroeder, Craig Reinsch, Kristi Kavan, Marty Hagemann, Angie Siske, Viki Miller and Paulette Mayfield.

     A Budget Workshop was called at 6:05 p.m.  Accountant Ed Schroeder presented the proposed 10/1/17 through 9/30/18 budget.  Discussion was held by the board.  Regular session was reconvened at 6:50 p.m.

     SCHEDULED GUESTS:  Angie Siske presented an overview of 2017 income/expenses for the Mead Ball Association.  Engineer Craig Reinsch reported bids for the test/production wells for screen and casing for the proposed well sites.  The board accepted the bid from Grosch Irrigation of $71,170.00 for test/production wells for screen and casing at the proposed well sites 2A and 2B.

     REPORTS:  Police - The inspection report of the property at 522 S. Elm St. was reviewed.  A letter was read from the homeowners seeking additional time to clear the property.  The board approved an extension of the nuisance abatement until 9/11/2017 on the property at 522 S. Elm St.  Utility/Maintenance Superintendent - Raver reported repair of several sections of concrete along Cedar St., options on purchase of a skidloader, required purchase of a pump for the sewer system, plan to pull and repair the grinder at the sewer plant next year, expressed concerns at the lagoons, and complaint regarding drainage.  Planning Commission - The minutes of the July 24 Board Meeting and permit issued were accepted.  Permit being:  17-16, Mark Hughes to remove a detached garage.  The board approved Permit  17-17, Insulfoam to construct a shelter.  Discussion was held on swimming pools without the required fencing.  Clerk to forward letters to homeowners not in compliance.  Library Board - The minutes of the July 19 Library Board meeting were accepted.  Clerk - Moline reported damage on the chain-link fence at the park was reviewed by the installer.

     UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Second reading of Ordinance No. 699, Water Rates was approved.

     NEW BUSINESS:  Bids were discussed for the purchase of a skidloader.  A radar speed sign from Elan City for $2,735.00 was approved.  Mead Public Schools will share half of the cost for the sign.

     The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

 

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON LABOR DAY!

 

Come and support our local athletes!

      Mead Public Schools fall athletics began competition for softball varsity on August 19, with junior varsity beginning play on August 24 at Logan View; varsity volleyball begins August 24 at Ft. Calhoun with junior varsity competition beginning at home on September 7; varsity football plays August 25 at home, with junior varsity playing their only game at Cedar Bluffs on October 9.  Junior high volleyball plays their first game on September 9 at home and junior high football starts September 5 with their game at home.

     Thank you for supporting these young athletes.  Good luck!

 

CHURCH SERVICES

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. - Sunday Worship - First Sunday of the month

  9:15a.m. - Sunday School for all ages

10:30a.m. - Sunday Worship - All other Sundays

 

PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC - SEPTEMBER 9 (the Saturday following the second Friday of the month)

 

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)

 

The Village Office now has the capability to accept the following credit/debit cards:  VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER AND AMERICAN EXPRESS.  You may make payment at the office, calling the office or on-line.  Rates to make your payment is 2.49% for credit cards, $1.75 for ACH.

 

HAVE YOUR WATER / SEWER INVOICE EMAILED

If you wish to have your water / sewer invoice emailed to you rather than sent through the Post Office, please come to the Village Office to sign up for this service.

 

VILLAGE OF MEAD MEETINGS

Village Board:  Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6:00 pm

Planning Comm.:  Monday, Sept. 25, 7:30 pm

Library Board:  Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5:30 pm

Fire & Rescue:  Monday, Sept. 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., P.O. Box 46

Mead, NE  68041

Phone:  402-624-2495

Fax:  402-624-2024

www.meadnebraska.net

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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

Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director 402-624-6605

Lori Moseman, Ass’t Library Director

Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688

 

 MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

 

 Library Hours

Tuesday       10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm     Friday   9am-1pm

Wednesday   4pm-7pm                                          Saturday   9am-12noon

    Thursday     9am-6pm                                           Closed:  Sunday and Monday

NOTE: The Library will be closed on Saturday, September 2; Thursday, September 7; and Friday, September 8.

 

Monthly Schedule

Coffee Hour is scheduled every Tuesday at 10am.

Story Time for young children is offered every Tuesday at 4pm.

The Mead Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, September 20, at 530pm in the library.

 

September Special Events

Friday, September 15 The Library Lunch Bunch Book Club will meet from 1130am to 1230pm.

Saturday, September 23 – Join us at 10am and play Bingo for Books. All ages are welcome to participate.

Wednesday, September 27 – A Feng Shui Class will be offered. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of how to simplify your life and create a clutter-free home.

 

Homebound Library Delivery Service

If you know a community member who is temporarily or permanently housebound, Mead Public Library can assist by delivering books. There is no charge for this service. To make arrangements for homebound delivery, call Mead Public Library at 402.624.6605 or email meadLibrary@outlook.com

 

Thank you

Thank you to the Friends of the Mead Library Foundation who provided root beer floats for the End of the Summer Reading Party. Also, thanks to Friends who watered, weeded, and mulched the garden this summer.

 

WANTED: The Village of Mead Library has an opening for a member on the Library Board.  Please contact the library if you are interested in filling this position.  You must reside within village limits.

 

BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

If you are planning a building or demolition project you must have the project approved by the Mead Planning Commission prior to beginning the project.  There is a penalty fee assessed if the project is started prior to approval of the permit application.  If your project is located within the commercial or industrial zoning districts, approval must also be attained from the Mead Board of Trustees.  The only projects excluded are concrete projects, temporary pet kennels and accessory buildings less than 150 square feet, although they must meet setbacks so contact with the commission is required.

 

The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December.  If Memorial Day falls on the fourth Monday in May the meeting is held the third Monday.  Application forms may be obtained at the Village Office or online at meadnebraska.net.  Applications must be completed in full.  An example is available to view on the village website.

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