Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 12, Issue 11 NOVEMBER 2017
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 gal.
For the use of water, all water
consumers shall pay a metered rate as follows:
ALL CUSTOMERS ... $1.75 per thousand
gallons
MORNING IS GOD’S WAY OF SAYING ONE MORE TIME, GO MAKE
A DIFERENCE, TOUCH A HEART, ENCOURAGE A MIND, INSPIRE A SOUL AND ENJOY THE DAY.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING HELD OCTOBER 10
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was
held October 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Answering roll call was Chairman Havelka;
Trustees Felty, Guyle, Wielage and Wimer.
Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Superintendent Raver
and Police Chief Carlson. Guest was
Julie Ogden.
SCHEDULED GUEST: Street Superintendent Julie Ogden updated the
board on upcoming NRD changes and the 1&5 Year Street Plan.
REPORTS: Police,
Zoning, Nuisance Officer - Carlson
presented the monthly police report, reported on nuisance properties and
reviewed complaints. Planning Commission - The
minutes of the September 23 Regular Meeting were accepted. Library - The minutes of the September 20 Library Board Meeting were accepted. Clerk - Moline reported Ed Schroeder will complete the audit for the 10/1/16
- 9/30/17 fiscal year on October 16, receipt of EMC check for repairs to the
fence at the park and water payment issues.
NEW BUSINESS: Clerk presented interest rate proposals from
three financial institutions for a loan to purchase a skidloader. Action was taken to approve Resolution 17-11,
Loan with the Bank of Mead to purchase a Caterpillar 262D Skidloader;
Resolution 17-12, Reimburse capital expenditures from proceeds of tax – exempt
or tax - advantaged debt obligations for the water project; Resolution 17-13,
Nuisance Abatement at 620 S. Elm St. and approved a 4 year - 1,000 hours
extended warranty for $1,325.00 on the Caterpillar 262D Skidloader. A special meeting will be held on October 26
to review the status of the nuisance abatement at 522 S. Vine St. and a public
hearing to address an application for a liquor license from G&L Café. The Appreciation Dinner was discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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.
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.
Thank you to members of the Mead Fire and Rescue
Department for hosting the Annual Halloween Party. Also a huge thank you to members of the Mead
Community Group, Mead Public Schools PTO and the many participants for their
part in hosting Trunk or Treat on Halloween.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGES NOVEMBER 5. Turn your clock back one hour before going to
bed. It’s also time to change batteries
in your smoke detectors.
The Project has Begun!
Drilling began by Grosch Irrigation
from North Bend on October 16. This is
the first step in the water project which will include two wells, water
treatment plant and 150,000 gallon water tower.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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
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 - NOVEMBER 11
(the Saturday following the second Friday of the month)
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
Happy Thanksgiving - The
Village Office will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for
Thanksgiving.
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.
WATER AND SEWER PAYMENT GUIDELINES
When paying your water/sewer bill, you have
several options available: Drop your
payment off at the village office, place your payment in the drop box by the
front door of the Village Office, mail your payment to Box 46, Mead, NE
68041-0046, deliver to the Bank of Mead, or pay with a debit/credit card. If you bank with the Bank of Mead you may
sign up for automatic payment on the 15th of every month. You must complete the required paperwork at
the village office. Payments are due on
the 15th of every month. Your
payment must be in the office BY 9:00 A.M. THE FOLLOWING DAY to avoid a
$10.00 late fee.
VILLAGE OF MEAD MEETINGS
Village
Board: Tuesday, November 14, 6:00 pm
Planning
Comm.: Monday, November 27, 7:30 pm
Library
Board: Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 pm
Fire
& Rescue: Monday, November 13, 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 5pm-8pm Saturday 9am-12noon
Thursday 9am-6pm Closed: Sunday and Monday
NOTE: The Library will be
closed Thursday, November 23, through Monday,
November 27.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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, November 15, at 530pm in the Library. Please consider joining our
Board. See a librarian or a current
Board member for information.
Lunch Bunch Book Club will meet Friday, November 17, from 1130am-1230pm.
Special Events
November is Read Aloud Month! Join us to welcome a Special Guest Reader for Story Time every Tuesday in November at 4pm. We’ll read a story or two, make a fun craft,
and there will be a snack to take home.
Wednesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 8, from 6pm-8 pm – Come for TWO
fun-filled evenings as we learn how to make Fabric Bowls with Jolene Buck. Please stop by the Library to
get the list of materials before Wednesday,
November 1.
Saturday, November 4 – We will host a Lego Party from 9:30am-11:30am.
Saturday, November 11 – Join us to make a Thanksgiving Craft. All ages
welcome from 10am-11 am.
The Annual
Holiday Sale Fundraiser starts on Tuesday, November 28. Many items will be priced at
$1.00. Come do some holiday decoration shopping and support your Mead Public Library.
Now Accepting Holiday Decoration
Donations
Our
Annual Holiday Sale will begin next month and we are seeking donations of holiday
decorations. If you have extra Christmas or other winter holiday decorations,
please consider donating them to the Library for this fundraiser. We appreciate your support!
