VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 12, Issue 10
OCTOBER 2017
TRICK OR TREAT
Mead Fire / Rescue Department’s Annual Halloween
Costume Party
Tuesday, October
31 @ 6:00 p.m.
Mead Fire Hall
Serving hot dogs
and hot chocolate.
Costume judging
for all ages following shortly thereafter.
Don’t be late!
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MEETING -
A
regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held September 12
at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office.
Present were Chairman Havelka; Trustees Guyle, Wielage and Wimer. Absent was Trustee Felty. Also present were Clerk Moline,
Utility/Maintenance Superintendent Raver and Police Chief Carlson. Guests were Jody Weible, Jeremy Cruise, Joel
Dejongh and Dave and Melissa Konecky.
The board adjourned to a Budget Hearing at 6:05
p.m. Action was taken to adopt the
10/1/17 - 9/30/18 budget, an additional 1% increase, and Resolution 17-10,
Final Tax Levy of 28.4563 cents per one hundred dollars of actual valuation. The board adjourned to regular session at
6:11 p.m.
SCHEDULED
GUESTS:
Planning Commission Chair Jody Weible presented proposed amendments for discussion to the AG/I Zoning
District, storage containers and propane tanks. Joel Dejongh, Titan Machinery, presented a bid of $41,500 for a Case skidloader. Jeremy Cruise, National Machinery presented a bid of $41,750 for a Caterpillar
skidloader.
REPORTS: Utility/Maintenance Superintendent - Raver
reported approval of the application for two new public water supply wells for
LPNRD; addressed concern of a decorative streetlight; noted pumping of storm
sewer at Sixth and Cedar Streets; ordered a pump for the sewer plant; placed
pumps at two residences at N. Third Circle; reported currently erecting signs
and placement of a product at the lagoon site. Planning
Commission - The minutes of the August 28 meeting
and Permit 17-18 to Mead Public Schools for a bus barn addition were
accepted. Discussion was held on
findings of letters sent to homeowners regarding required fencing around swimming
pools. Police - Carlson presented the monthly police report and reported on
nuisances. Action was taken to permit
residence at 522 S. Vine St. until October 9, 2017 to complete their property
clean-up. Library - The minutes of the August 16 board
meeting were accepted. Clerk - Moline presented an update from Inspro Insurance regarding increased
insurance premiums for 2017-18.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ordinance No. 699, Water Rates was adopted.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve the purchase of a
262D Caterpillar skidloader for $41,750 from National Machinery, accepted a bid
of $2,142 from S and W Fence to replace
galvanized fence at the softball field, and approved a fixed rate of $.58/therm
for therm meters and $.45/therm for interruptible meters with Constellation for
11/1/17 through 10/31/18. Moline
reported the lights have been reset at the baseball / softball fields.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
VILLAGE
OF MEAD MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday,
October 10, 6:00 pm
Planning Comm.: Monday, October
23, 7:30 pm
Library Board: Wednesday,
October 18, 5:30 pm
Fire & Rescue: Monday,
October 9, 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
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.
WALK
FOR PAWS
11th
Annual Fundraiser for Saunders County Lost Pets / Rescue
Sunday,
October 8
Placek
Park, Wahoo
Registration
3:00 pm, Walk 4:00 pm
1 M Walk
- 2 M Walk - 5K Fun Run
Register
at saunderscountylostpets.org
Individual
$25.00
Kids
(3-18) $10.00
Teams (up
to 6 persons) $150.00
Strollers
and Dogs FREE
DUMP
HOURS EFFECTIVE November 1 - March 31
The dump will be open the
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY from 8 am - 12 pm. During the winter months please be aware that
the dump may be closed due to inclement weather. Tree branches, weeds, leaves and grass
clippings are the only items permitted.
A dumpster for metal / iron products is available at the dumpsite. The dump is open to Mead residents only! The cost is $2.00 per load, including metal
/iron products.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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 -
OCTOBER 14 (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)
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
LOVING
OUR KIDS ON PURPOSE
8 Week
Parenting Class
Sundays @
5:00pm
September 24
- November 19
Covenant
Church, 1540 Co Rd 10, Mead
For more
information call: 402-624-6125
NEW WATER RATES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 27th
5/8" - 3/4" meter $35.00 per month resident
5/8” - 3/4" meter $45.00
per month non-resident
1” meter single family dwelling $35.00 per month
resident
1” meter single family dwelling $45.00 per month
non-resident
1” Multiple family dwelling $45.00 per month resident
1” Multiple family dwelling $60.00 per month non-resident
1 1/2" or larger meter $65.00 per
month resident
1 1/2" or larger meter $90.00
per month non-resident
Bulk Sales $45.00
per month + $20.00 per thousand gallons
For
the use of water, all water consumers shall pay a metered rate as follows:
LL
CUSTOMERS ... $1.75 per thousand gallons
TRUNK OR TREAT – HALLOWEEN NIGHT!
Mead Community
Group will sponsor the Annual Trunk-or-Treat at the Mead Fire Hall north
parking lot on Halloween, October 31 in conjunction with the Mead Fire / Rescue
Department’s Annual Halloween Costume Party.
Everyone is welcome to decorate a
car trunk and hand out candy. Come and
join the fun!
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.
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.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Library Hours
Tuesday 10am-1pm
and 4pm-7pm Friday 9am-1pm
Wednesday 5pm-8pm Saturday 9am-12noon
Thursday 9am-6pm Closed: Sunday and Monday
NOTE: The Library will be closed on Friday, October 6; open
9 am to 1 pm on Thursday, October 12; and open 11 am to 1
pm on Friday, October 13.
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, October 18, at 530pm in the
library.
Special Events edit for September
Wednesday, October 4 – Join us for a Book Tasting from 430pm to
630pm. Ages 8 through adults are welcome to come sample some of the
library’s newest books and make a list of those that are “tastiest.” Patrons’
lists will be kept by library staff and used to help identify books they want
to check out on future visits.
Thursday, October 12 – Do You Believe in Ghosts? If you are curious about the supernatural
or paranormal or want to hear some scary ghost stories stop by at 11am (not
for young children or the faint of heart.)
Thursday, October 19 – A Teen Halloween Movie (rated PG-13) will be
shown at 130pm. Refreshments will
be served!
Friday, October 20 – The Library Lunch Bunch Book Club
will meet from 1130am to 1230pm. Bring a sack lunch if you wish
and dessert will be provided.
Thursday, October 26 – School is out early and the library is hosting a
Coding Class for students in grades 3 through 9. The event is from
2pm to 5pm. All equipment and snacks are provided. To attend,
participants must stop by the library and fill out a form.
Saturday, October 28 – Kids are invited to make a Halloween Craft
between 930am and 1130am. Children under age 8 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, Oct. 31 – Halloween Story Time
at 4p! Remember to stop by your library for Tricks
or Treats! 430p-7p
Now Accepting Holiday Decoration
Donations!
Soon it will be time for our Annual Holiday Sale! If you have any extra Christmas decorations,
please consider donating them to the library.
We appreciate your support!
Thank you Kristi Kavan for serving on the Mead Library
Board, most recently as Chairperson.
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.
