Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
March 2018
Volume 13, Issue 3
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET
FEBRUARY 13
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met
February 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office.
Answering roll call were Chairman Havelka; Trustees Felty, Guyle and
Wimer. Absent was Trustee Wielage. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Ben Day and Jody Weible,
A Public Hearing was called at 6:03
p.m. to review the One and Six Year Street Plan for Street Improvement.. The hearing adjourned at 6:06 p.m. The board approved Resolution 18-01, One and
Six Year Street Plan for Street Improvement Program.
GUESTS: Ben Day, Olsson Associates, presented
an update on the water project. A Letter
Agreement Amendment #3 was presented but tabled until answers were received
from Engineer Reinsch. Planning
Commission Chairperson Jody Wieble presented amendments to consider to
the zoning regulations.
Executive Session was held from 6:43 p.m.
- 6:48 p.m. for protection of public interest.
Felty exited the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
REPORTS: Police - The Monthly Police Report was
reviewed. Planning Commission -
The minutes of the January 29 regular meeting were accepted. Library - The minutes of the January
15 Library Board meeting were accepted as well as Jennifer Lee as a member of
the Library Board. Clerk - Moline
reported the Dog and Cat Vaccination and License Day will be held April 7 and
Mead Garage Sale Day to be held May 5.
Discussion was held on occupation taxes and webpage design. 92West was approved to design the village
website at a cost of $1,500.00.
Action was taken to approve second reading
of Ordinance 703, amend Municipal Water Department; Minimum Rates; introduce
and accept first readings of Ordinances 704, 705 and 706, Non-exclusive
franchise to collect and dispose of garbage to the residents of Mead to Waste
Connections, Roadrunner Transportation and S2 Recycling and Refuse; and adopted
Resolution 18-02, Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for a mutual finance
organization for municipalities and fire protection districts in Saunders
County. A permit was approved to Mead
Days Committee to close First St. from Elm St. to Vine St. during Mead Days on
June 15, 16, and 17. Discussion was held
on summer positions and scheduling of Mead Clean Up Day. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
DOG AND CAT
VACCINATION CLINIC AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Mead Community Building
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Dr.
Dobesh of Green Acre Animal Clinic, Wahoo, will be present to administer pet
vaccinations and the Village Clerk will be available to issue dog and cat
licenses with proof of current rabies vaccination. Cost to license your pet is $4.00 altered,
$6.00 intact. All dogs and cats
within the village limits are required to be licensed by MAY 1.
Vaccinations
available are: DOGS - rabies, distemper,
parvo and kennel cough. CATS - rabies
and distemper. Blood tests for
heartworm can also be completed on-site.
Products available to purchase are Heartgard and Frontline.
SPRING
AHEAD – MARCH 11
UPCOMING
IMPORTANT DATES
May 1—Pet
Licenses Due
May
5—Garage Sale Day
May
?—Mead Clean Up Day
June 15,
16, 17—MEAD DAYS
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 open from 9 am-12noon on Thursday, March 22.
Monthly
Schedule
Coffee
Hour
is scheduled every Tuesday at 10am. Join us for coffee and conversations.
Story
Time for
young children is offered every Tuesday at 4pm. We read a book or two, make a craft, and
receive a take home snack. Join us!
The Mead
Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Monday, March 19, at 530pm
in the Library.
The
Lunch Bunch Book Club will meet Friday, March 16, from
11am-1230pm (note new time) and hold a potluck. Author Mary Conley will be here to discuss
her new book, First Cousins at the Farm.
Special
Events
Friday,
March 2 – We
will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! Check out a Dr Seuss book on
March 2 or 3 and get a prize (one per person).
Saturday,
March 17 – On
St Patrick’s Day come and do a craft. The activity will be available
from 10am-1130 am.
Sunday,
March 25 – J.R.R. Tolkien Reading Day (author of The Lord of the Rings and The
Hobbit). Read of book of Tolkien’s this
month & receive a prize (one per person).
Tuesday,
March 27 – Join
us for Bingo for Books from 6pm-7pm. All ages are welcome.
Welcome
Welcome
The Mead
Public Library Board of Trustees welcomes Jennifer Lee to the Board. She
joins members Viki Miller, Paulette Mayfield, Marty Hagemann, and Layla Giorgakopoulos in service to the
Library and the Village of Mead.
Thank
You
The annual Spaghetti
Feed Fundraiser was held January 20. The Friends of the Mead
Library Foundation and Library staff appreciate everyone who attended. A
special thank you goes out to Mead Public Schools for hosting the Spaghetti
Feed and Maybelle and Karla for working with the Friends on this event.
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
Joel Konecky, Fire Chief 402-443-9659
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village
Board: Tuesday, March 13, 6:00 pm
Planning
Commission: Monday, March 26, 7:30 pm
Library
Board: Monday, March 19, 5:30 pm
Fire
& Rescue: Monday, March 12, 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.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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 FREE TO THE PUBLIC - MARCH 10, 10-11 a.m. (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)
Alma
Lutheran Holy Week Services
3/30 7:00
p.m. - Good Friday Services
4/1 10:30
a.m. - Easter Worship preceded with breakfast served by Alma youth from 9:00
a.m. – 10:15 a.m. COME AND WORSHIP WITH US!
Mead Ball Association Pancake Feed
April 22, 2018
7:30am - 11:30am
Mead Fire Hall
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee -
$6
($3 for 8 and under)
Made to order Fresh Orange Julius for $1
Your
support helps park and field improvements and all Mead youth sports!
Reminder: April 29th Community Park Clean Up 1pm - 3pm
EASTER EGG HUNT
SATURDAY, MARCH 24th – 10:00 AM
MEAD PARK
1st and Elm, Mead, NE
LOTS OF PRIZES AND CANDY!
Ages 0-12
For questions or to donate contact Sara
Nicola at 402-277-0073
Partial funding provided by Saunders County
Lodging Tax