MEAD MESSENGER - June 2009, Volume 5, Issue 6
Village Board of Trustees Meet -
A Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held May 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell & Trustees Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Absent was Feldhaus. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling.
Guests present were Steve Mayfield, Jody Weible, Connie Schliffke, Melissa Konecky, Williams & Judy McEvoy & Mary Vogt.
Mayfield, Chair of the Mead Planning Commission, discussed the commission’s duties.
The McEvoy’s presented a home inspection concern.
Action taken was second reading of Ord. 587, Water/Sewer Deposit Fee for Renters; appoint Bill Thorson to the Planning Commission; reappoint Lowell Divoll & Richard Wielage to the Planning Commission & approved conducting a Community Survey through SENDD. WARA was granted permission to rent the volleyball court for summer leagues at a cost of $100.00. Word was received that Mead Public School students plan to paint “2009 Boys State Basketball Champions” on the street intersection of 4th & Vine; approved employment of a part-time student for the summer through One Stop Solutions Summer Program; heard custodial requests; bridge requirements & resident complaints of Post Office vandalism, uncut grass & mowing grass clippings into the streets.
Walling reported need to submit plan on repair of the old well house to the state by 6/22; maintenance needs at the wellhouse & wastewater plant; plan to repair the park pavilion & future projects. Projects being installation of playground equipment, replacement of culverts, door & window replacement at the Community Bldg, street grading & resident maintenance requests.
Police & Planning Commission reports were reviewed.
The board entered executive session at 7:37 p.m. for custodian’s review. The board returned to regular session at 7:47 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL PERSONAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, have, by Resolution No. 09-07, authorized the sale of the following described personal property, to wit: IOLL Quonset #10 at Mead Bin Site, Konecky Property 25-15-8, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska with dimensions of 40’ x 100’,pursuant to the following terms and conditions:
1. State intended use for the quonset;2. Sale subject to written approval by a Representative of the Dale and Dorothy Konecky Revocable Trust, owner of property where quonset is located; 3. Minimum bid required of $18,500.00;4. Sealed bids shall be sent or delivered to the Mead Village Office, 312 S. Vine Street, Mead, Nebraska by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.5. Sealed bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
Bill Thorson has been appointed to serve on the Mead Planning Commission. Welcome Bill!
NEW PLAYGROUND READY TO ENJOY!
On Saturday, May 16, the new playground equipment was erected at the park. Thank you to the volunteers for helping with the project: Keith Walling, Brad Osterloh, Cameron Walling, June Moline, Jim Halbmaier and Mike Coyle.
We hope the children enjoy many fun filled years on the equipment. The next park project is the painting of the park benches and picnic tables. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with this project please let Keith or June know.
RECYCLING IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER
Effective immediately, you will not need to sort out your recycling items. All your recyclable items (paper products including newspaper, magazines/catalogs and phone books, plastics #1 - #7, cardboard, aluminum and tin - NO GLASS) can be put together in the recycling containers provided to the Village of Mead. Separation is no longer required. Waste Connections
FIRE HYDRANTS WILL BE FLUSHED WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, 9:00 - 12:00, MAY 27 and JUNE 3. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
COMMUNITY NEWS by Dalene Selko
The following additional businesses have donated to Mead Days/ Mead Ball Association since last month: Todd Fick, Ken and Linda Sweet, Insulfoam, Wahoo Civic Center, Julie Swanson, 21 Century, Tanning Studio, Mocha K’s, Sunmart, Platte Valley, Window Box, Corner Market, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, Bomgaars, Virgl Implement, Zesto, Wahoo Super, Wahoo Heritage Inn, Green Acre Animal Clinic, Wahoo Newspaper, Wahoo Bakery/Locker, Lorsche’s, Lucille’s, Warehouse Surplus, Simons Home Storage, The Hip Chick, and Irma and Marvin Dostal.
We are still taking donations for Mead Days/Mead Ball Association. Checks can be made payable to Mead Days/Mead Ball Association, c/o Dalene Selko, PO Box 64, Mead NE 68041. Prize donations can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead or call Dalene Selko for pickup.
SWIMMING POOL, SPA OR HOT TUB REQUIREMENTS
A reminder that if you plan to erect a pool, spa or hot tub containing 24” of water, a locked fence is required. Please stop by the village office to obtain an application for a Building Permit. The application must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission prior to erection of the pool, spa or hot tub. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on June 22.
VILLAGE OF MEAD CLEAN UP DAY
Saturday, June 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 312 S. Vine Street (downtown @ village office)
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY! All resident identifications will be checked as well as loads prior to disposal.
Example of permitted items: tires (fee charged), appliances, water heaters, bicycles, batteries, trash, and additional items.
Example of items not permitted: wood, grass clippings, construction refuse and tree limbs.
CHURCH SERVICES
ACommunity-wide Church Service will be held at the Mead Park on June 21 beginning at 10:00 am
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10 9:00 am Worship10:15 am Life Groups
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.5:30 pm Saturday Mass9:30 am Sunday Mass(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.June 7 - Worship at Midland Event Center in Fremont, 10th & Clarkson at 10:00 a.m.June 14—Summer Worship Schedule begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by cookies on the lawn
ALMA LUTHERAN CHURCH BIBLE SCHOOL - JUNE 8 THOUGH 12, 9:00 - NOON!
DO NOT MOW YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO THE STREET. THE CLIPPINGS CAUSE THE STORM SEWER TO PLUG WHICH IN TURN PREVENTS WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY FROM THE STREET FOLLOWING RAINFALL.
FREE BREAD
Alma Lutheran Church at 5th and Elm has free Panera bread to share with the community. If you need help stretching your food dollars, drop by for free loaves of bread on the second Saturday of the month between 10 and 11am, or call the church office to make arrangements at 624-3015.
MEAD COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
The Community Food Bank is located at Alma Lutheran Church. If you are in need of food products, please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010.
Pet licenses were due May 1. If you have not done so, please license your pet today!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, June 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. Fire & Rescue:
Monday, June 8, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.The year is 1909.
One hundred years ago . . .
The average life expectancy was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour.
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME.
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
The American flag had 45 stars.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!
Two out of every 10 adults couldn’t read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
What a difference a century makes!
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.meadnebraska.org/
Brad Howell, Chairperson; Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee; Jim Halbmaier, Trustee; Ailene Raver, Trustee; Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
An MP3 player was turned into the village office following Garage Sale Day. If you have lost your player, please stop by the village office to identify.
Mead Library News 2009 May by Vera Kuhr, Library Director
Another school year is over and that means that everyone will have time now to pick up a good book. Many children’s titles have been added to complement our Summer Reading program. It has been a busy time getting areas weeded to make room for new titles.
CAUTION: The library has added new DVD’s for checkout. Please see that you handle these with care as they are more fragile than a VCR tape. Patrons will be charged for the cost of the DVD if they come back cracked or missing. The cost for most of them will be at least $20.00 or more. We are trying to make sure we check these when we check them out and when they are returned. If you check out a DVD that is damaged, please notify us AT ONCE.
SUMMER READING: Please read the flyer in this newsletter regarding Summer Reading. Participants must have a current library card from Saunders County and also be current with fines and overdue materials. If you would like to volunteer some time, please call the library. This would not take up too much time and is really a lot of fun.
FINES AND OVERDUES: The Library Board of Trustees will be working on a new policy for collection of fines and charges for materials not returned. Materials returned in the drop box that are overdue have accumulated fines. If you have four books or other materials checked out and they are over due, you will owe $1.00 per piece or $4.00. If you have materials overdue or fines due at this library, you will not be able to check out at another library in Saunders County.
PLEASE keep your record up to date. Out library is more lenient than most with assessing fines. A telephone call will renew materials to stop fines from accumulating.
We have added many new titles and are starting to add new DVD’s to our collection. The Adult Fiction section has been weeded and we hope this will be easier to see titles of interest.
FUTURE SURVEY TO BE CONDUCTED . . .
In the near future the Village of Mead Board of Trustees will be conducting a Community Survey through SENDD. Forms will be distributed, returned to the office and forwarded to SENDD for tallying. It is imperitive that all surveys be completed to the best of the resident’s knowledge and returned.
The survey is being conducted in hopes that the village will qualify for grant funding for future projects.
Again, it is imperitive that surveys be returned with honest responses. All responses shall be kept confidential and will be handled by SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District).
Summer Reading
When: June 4, 2009 to July 16, 2009
Where: Mead Public Library
Who For: All children through 6th grade
The program will be divided into two sections:
Crafts: Children 2nd through 6th on Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 and for
Children preschool through 1st grade on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00
Reading: All ages through the 6th grade.
Incentives will be handed out when children visit the library and check out reading materials.
Stop in at the library to register. You may register for both programs or for only one.
We encourage all ages (adults included) to read at least one book during the summer vacation.
The library has added many new titles for all ages to entice readers.
We are looking for volunteers to read a short story on Saturday Mornings.
VILLAGE OF MEAD LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am; THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Newsletter May 2009
MEAD MESSENGER
Village of Mead
May 2009
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met April 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell & Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Nick Raver, Mike Coyle, Andy & Jenny Carritt, Burneil Ecklund & Brenda Halbmaier.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Raver & Coyle stated they were present to represent the Mead Fire Dept. & were interested in hearing the discussion of the new building.
The Carritts’ discussed a drainage concern & right-of-way to use the alley.
Halbmaier, representing the Library Board, presented a list of maintenance concerns at the library.
Ecklund presented a request to complete dirt work along the north boundary line of the dump to allow better drainage on his property. He was permitted to do so at his cost.
Reports were presented by the Police, Clerk & Utilities/Maintenance Departments.
OLD BUSINESS: Third reading and adoption of Ord. 584, Fence Requirements for Qualifying Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs took place.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve new doors & windows at the Community Bldg.; Res. 09-07 Intended Sale of Quonset; Res. 09-08 Loan from the Bank of Mead for $7,500.00 for Playground Equipment; waived three readings & adopted Ord. 585 & 586 Franchise Agreements for Garbage Removal with Quality Disposal & Waste Connections & approved first reading of Ord. 587 Water & Sewer Deposits for Renters. Two delinquent accounts were approved to be written off the books; approved 50% shared cost with Mead Public Schools for a new tennis net; waved rental fee to $50.00 to Roberta Havelka for the Sladek Fundraiser & waived demolition fee & late fee to David Deerson for demolition of buildings. Agreement was reached to have “2009 Boys State Basketball Champions” painted at the intersection of Fourth & Vine Streets.
The board entered executive session at 8:00 p.m. for evaluation of Police Chief.
The board returned to regular session at 8:08 p.m.
The board approved a $500.00 savings bond for Police Chief Carlson in-lieu of wage increase.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting was held on April 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling.
Action was taken to approve Intent to Sell Personal Property Guidelines for the quonset.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
A Special Meeting was held on April 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling.
Action was taken to approve Intent to Sell Personal Property Guidelines for the quonset.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Mead Garage Sale Day
Saturday, May 2
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Maps available at local businesses
Thank you to all who participated in the Annual Mead Pet Clinic on March 28. We appreciate you bringing in your cats and dogs to be vaccinated and purchase pet tags. We thank Dr. Dobesh for volunteering his time to attend the animals.
Thank you to the many supporters and residents who attended the Celebration of the Boys State Basketball Championship on April 4. Thank you to Scott and Cindy Pickworth and Tim and Annette Johnson for organizing this event.
Thank you, Denise Patocka for coordinating the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 11. Thank you to all who donated toward the event.
The participants enjoyed the opportunity to hunt for the colored eggs!
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert 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 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
Notice to Dog and Cat Owners
All dogs and cats are to be licensed by May 1. This applies to homeowners residing within village limits. A warning will be issued to the owner for a first offense if their dog is caught running at large. A second offense will force impoundment of the dog at Green Acre Animal Clinic.
Please keep all dogs on your property and on leash while off property. You are also required to clean up pet waste while walking your pet off of your personal property.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL PERSONAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, have, by Resolution No. 09-07, authorized the sale of the following described personal property, to wit: IOLL Quonset #10 at Mead Bin Site, Konecky Property 25-15-8, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska with dimensions of 40’ x 100’,
pursuant to the following terms and conditions:
1. State intended use for the quonset;
2. Sale subject to written approval by a Representative of the Dale and Dorothy Konecky Revocable Trust, owner of property where quonset is located;
3. Minimum bid required of $18,500.00;
4. Sealed bids shall be sent or delivered to the Mead Village Office, 312 S. Vine Street, Mead, Nebraska by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
5. Sealed bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA
BY: June Moline, Its Clerk
Continued Education Regarding Cross Connections . . .
What case was reported involving a commercial building?
Much to the surprise of the customers of a bank in Atlanta, Georgia they saw yellow water flowing from drinking fountains and green ice rolling out of cafeteria dispensing machines.
It was later reported that a pump, used for the air conditioning system, burned out; and a maintenance man, unaware of the danger, connected the system to another pump used for potable water. The result caused large doses of bichromate of soda to be forced into the potable water supply, causing the dramatic appearance of yellow water and colored ice cubes.
Are there any cases involving outside processing activities?
Yes, a case occurred in a gravel pit operation in Illinois. A pump was used in the processing operation supplying 100 lbs. of pressure. Contaminated water was forced back through an unprotected “prime line” overcoming the city water pressure of 45 lbs. The contaminated water entered the city main and was channeled into a nearby bottling plant. This probably would have gone undetected except that personnel in the bottling plant noticed that the water was not only dirty but was warm. City officials were immediately called which led to the discovery of the reverse flow from the gravel pit operation.
Mead Days
June 18, 19 & 20
Watch for scheduled events!
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NEEDED
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to serve a three-year term on the Mead Planning Commission.
Must reside within corporate limits
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
Please contact the Village Office, 624-2495, a member of the Board of Trustees, or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in serving your community.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Village Office Closed Monday, May 25, Memorial Day.
The Village of Mead is looking for volunteers to help paint the park benches and picnic tables. Youth, if you are interested in Community Service hours, this is a great opportunity. Please contact the village office or a Trustee.
BUILDING GUIDELINES for Village and one-mile extraterritorial residents . . .
Prior to beginning a construction or fencing project, please be aware that an APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December.
Construction items excluded are accessory buildings less than 150 sq. ft., residential sidewalks and driveways. An application must also be approved by the Commission if you are planning to relocate or demolish a building.
If action is taken prior to the approval of the Building Permit, the fee will be doubled.
You are also required to contact Digger’s Hotline prior to disturbing soil. The telephone number is 800-331-5666 or 811. A timeline must be followed to allow utilities to be located.
NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS OR HOT TUBS
Please be aware that Ord. No. 584 was adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 14.
11-408 SWIMMING POOLS. The perimeter of all pools, spas, or hot tubs containing at least twenty-four (24”) inches of water, constructed within the zoning jurisdiction of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, shall be constructed in compliance with the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the Village of Mead. In addition, the above-mentioned pools, spas, or hot tubs must be enclosed at ground level by a fence with a minimum height of four (4’) feet and a maximum height of six (6’) feet. There shall be no opening in the fence that permits passage of an object four (4”) inches in diameter or larger. All gates must have locking hardware to prevent access when not in use. Draining of said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs must not be onto adjoining property. There shall be no draining of said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs into the sanitary sewer of the Village. Drainage may be permitted into the storm sewer provided the chemicals contained in the said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs are first diluted. All chemicals for said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs must be stored in a secure area.
Therefore, if you plan to erect a pool, spa, or hot tub containing twenty-four (24”) inches of water please do accordingly as you must erect a fence. Fences must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month. The May meeting will be held May 18th as the 25th is a holiday. You need to complete an Application for a Building Permit prior to having the item placed on the agenda.
MEAD PARK GETTING NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Keith has been busy digging the footings for the new playground equipment. We are hoping to have the equipment installed by the middle of May. The equipment is designed for ages toddler through age 12.
We hope the children will find many years of enjoyment on the new equipment.
COMMUNITY NEWS
by Dalene Selko
SPECIAL THANKS . . . .
A special thanks to the Carritt family for their hard work and dedication in putting together another great Alumni Basketball Tournament. It was fun to see so many participants. Also, thanks to Keshia Selko for organizing the girls basketball game. Thanks to all participants for participating. A special thanks to Peggy Wimer for working the concession stand. The weekend was a great fundraiser for the Mead Boosters.
MEAD DAYS . . . .
The Mead Ball Association and Mead Days Committee is asking for donations for the 2009 year. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Dalene Selko, Mead Ball/Mead Days, PO Box 64, Mead, NE 68041. Donations can be Bingo prizes or cash. Thanks to the following businesses who have already donated: AWS, Farmers Mutual Insurance, Konecky Oil, Mead Cattle Company, Zima Ag Equipment, Kaspar Tree Farms, Bank of Mead, Saunders County, Village of Mead, Marilyn Benal and Mead Signs.
MEAD BALL ASSOCIATION . . . .
Reminder: Mead Ball Association player fees are due. If you are under eight years old, you owe $30, over eight $40. If you have not registered and still want to play, contact Dalene Selko at the Bank of Mead. Payments may be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Baseball and softball games are underway. We have eight teams this year. Stop by and cheer for our Mead players.
Who's the Party For?
It's time to celebrate! Kids are graduating and that is a perfect reason for a party! As you plan your graduation celebration, think about this... Will you be serving alcoholic beverages? What message is this sending to our kids that aren't of legal age yet? Do we always need alcohol to have a good time and toast our accomplishments? .....a difficult question, but one we need to ask ourselves.
In addition, it is against the law. In the state of Nebraska, any person who knowingly allows consumption of alcohol on their property by minors can be held criminally liable to hosting, even if they did not provide the alcohol. There is no "safe" place for minors to consume alcohol, including your own home.
Call the MIP Hotline 1-866-393-4445 (anonymous) if you know of a party where minors will be drinking alcohol, have the names of people who provide drugs or alcohol to minors, or know of stores that sell tobacco or alcohol to underage youth.
Healthy Family Tip of the Month, brought to you by the Mead Community Group
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
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Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, May 2, 9:30 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, May 11, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
I believe that friends are quiet angels who sit on our shoulders and lift our wings when we forget how to fly. -Unknown
Village of Mead Clean Up Day
Saturday, June 13
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine St. (downtown in front of the Village Office)
PERMITTED ITEMS
Tires Appliances Water Heaters Bicycles Batteries Trash Additional Items
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED
Wood Grass Clippings Construction Refuse Tree Limbs
This event is open to persons residing within the Village of Mead city limits ONLY! Members of the Board of Trustees will be present to check resident identification and check loads prior to disposal. If you are not a resident, you will be turned away! This is your opportunity to dispose of your unwanted items!
All “junk vehicles” are required to be placed out of sight on one’s property from public view or completely tarped. If this is not a possibility, please dispose of the vehicle.
We are asking that all yards be cleaned as unkept property will be sited by village police. Yards are required to be mowed, weeds removed and no grass clippings are to be spilled onto village streets.
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
MEAD’S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT—
We had a beautiful day to celebrate our Annual Village Easter-Egg Hunt on April 11th 2009. Despite having to postpone by one week due to the weather, we still had over 100 kids attend. Everyone left with candy in their baskets and prize in their hand and a smile on their face!
I would like to thank the generosity of the following companies and people for their continued support of the Mead Easter-Egg Hunt.
Cash Donations: Villae of Mead Board of Trustees, Mead Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Doug & Jeanette Johnson, Friends of the Mead Library, Bank of Mead
Candy Donations: Wahoo Warehouse Surplus, Mead Signs, Todd Valley Farms
Gifts: AAA Electric, Connie's Style Salon, WARA, Mead Signs
Volunteers: Connie Weiss & Class, Sara Caccavari, Jenny Carritt, Staci Charles, Jordan Schliffke, Devynn Patocka, Miranda Charles, Leticia Jocoba
I am thrilled that it continues to be successful for the young people of our community and I am filled with gratitude for all that you do!
Thanks Again,
Denise Patocka
Chairperson
Village of Mead
May 2009
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met April 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell & Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Nick Raver, Mike Coyle, Andy & Jenny Carritt, Burneil Ecklund & Brenda Halbmaier.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Raver & Coyle stated they were present to represent the Mead Fire Dept. & were interested in hearing the discussion of the new building.
The Carritts’ discussed a drainage concern & right-of-way to use the alley.
Halbmaier, representing the Library Board, presented a list of maintenance concerns at the library.
Ecklund presented a request to complete dirt work along the north boundary line of the dump to allow better drainage on his property. He was permitted to do so at his cost.
Reports were presented by the Police, Clerk & Utilities/Maintenance Departments.
OLD BUSINESS: Third reading and adoption of Ord. 584, Fence Requirements for Qualifying Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs took place.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve new doors & windows at the Community Bldg.; Res. 09-07 Intended Sale of Quonset; Res. 09-08 Loan from the Bank of Mead for $7,500.00 for Playground Equipment; waived three readings & adopted Ord. 585 & 586 Franchise Agreements for Garbage Removal with Quality Disposal & Waste Connections & approved first reading of Ord. 587 Water & Sewer Deposits for Renters. Two delinquent accounts were approved to be written off the books; approved 50% shared cost with Mead Public Schools for a new tennis net; waved rental fee to $50.00 to Roberta Havelka for the Sladek Fundraiser & waived demolition fee & late fee to David Deerson for demolition of buildings. Agreement was reached to have “2009 Boys State Basketball Champions” painted at the intersection of Fourth & Vine Streets.
The board entered executive session at 8:00 p.m. for evaluation of Police Chief.
The board returned to regular session at 8:08 p.m.
The board approved a $500.00 savings bond for Police Chief Carlson in-lieu of wage increase.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting was held on April 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling.
Action was taken to approve Intent to Sell Personal Property Guidelines for the quonset.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
A Special Meeting was held on April 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling.
Action was taken to approve Intent to Sell Personal Property Guidelines for the quonset.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Mead Garage Sale Day
Saturday, May 2
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Maps available at local businesses
Thank you to all who participated in the Annual Mead Pet Clinic on March 28. We appreciate you bringing in your cats and dogs to be vaccinated and purchase pet tags. We thank Dr. Dobesh for volunteering his time to attend the animals.
Thank you to the many supporters and residents who attended the Celebration of the Boys State Basketball Championship on April 4. Thank you to Scott and Cindy Pickworth and Tim and Annette Johnson for organizing this event.
Thank you, Denise Patocka for coordinating the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 11. Thank you to all who donated toward the event.
The participants enjoyed the opportunity to hunt for the colored eggs!
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert 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 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
Notice to Dog and Cat Owners
All dogs and cats are to be licensed by May 1. This applies to homeowners residing within village limits. A warning will be issued to the owner for a first offense if their dog is caught running at large. A second offense will force impoundment of the dog at Green Acre Animal Clinic.
Please keep all dogs on your property and on leash while off property. You are also required to clean up pet waste while walking your pet off of your personal property.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL PERSONAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, have, by Resolution No. 09-07, authorized the sale of the following described personal property, to wit: IOLL Quonset #10 at Mead Bin Site, Konecky Property 25-15-8, Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska with dimensions of 40’ x 100’,
pursuant to the following terms and conditions:
1. State intended use for the quonset;
2. Sale subject to written approval by a Representative of the Dale and Dorothy Konecky Revocable Trust, owner of property where quonset is located;
3. Minimum bid required of $18,500.00;
4. Sealed bids shall be sent or delivered to the Mead Village Office, 312 S. Vine Street, Mead, Nebraska by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
5. Sealed bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
VILLAGE OF MEAD, NEBRASKA
BY: June Moline, Its Clerk
Continued Education Regarding Cross Connections . . .
What case was reported involving a commercial building?
Much to the surprise of the customers of a bank in Atlanta, Georgia they saw yellow water flowing from drinking fountains and green ice rolling out of cafeteria dispensing machines.
It was later reported that a pump, used for the air conditioning system, burned out; and a maintenance man, unaware of the danger, connected the system to another pump used for potable water. The result caused large doses of bichromate of soda to be forced into the potable water supply, causing the dramatic appearance of yellow water and colored ice cubes.
Are there any cases involving outside processing activities?
Yes, a case occurred in a gravel pit operation in Illinois. A pump was used in the processing operation supplying 100 lbs. of pressure. Contaminated water was forced back through an unprotected “prime line” overcoming the city water pressure of 45 lbs. The contaminated water entered the city main and was channeled into a nearby bottling plant. This probably would have gone undetected except that personnel in the bottling plant noticed that the water was not only dirty but was warm. City officials were immediately called which led to the discovery of the reverse flow from the gravel pit operation.
Mead Days
June 18, 19 & 20
Watch for scheduled events!
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NEEDED
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to serve a three-year term on the Mead Planning Commission.
Must reside within corporate limits
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
Please contact the Village Office, 624-2495, a member of the Board of Trustees, or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in serving your community.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Village Office Closed Monday, May 25, Memorial Day.
The Village of Mead is looking for volunteers to help paint the park benches and picnic tables. Youth, if you are interested in Community Service hours, this is a great opportunity. Please contact the village office or a Trustee.
BUILDING GUIDELINES for Village and one-mile extraterritorial residents . . .
Prior to beginning a construction or fencing project, please be aware that an APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December.
Construction items excluded are accessory buildings less than 150 sq. ft., residential sidewalks and driveways. An application must also be approved by the Commission if you are planning to relocate or demolish a building.
If action is taken prior to the approval of the Building Permit, the fee will be doubled.
You are also required to contact Digger’s Hotline prior to disturbing soil. The telephone number is 800-331-5666 or 811. A timeline must be followed to allow utilities to be located.
NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS OR HOT TUBS
Please be aware that Ord. No. 584 was adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 14.
11-408 SWIMMING POOLS. The perimeter of all pools, spas, or hot tubs containing at least twenty-four (24”) inches of water, constructed within the zoning jurisdiction of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, shall be constructed in compliance with the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the Village of Mead. In addition, the above-mentioned pools, spas, or hot tubs must be enclosed at ground level by a fence with a minimum height of four (4’) feet and a maximum height of six (6’) feet. There shall be no opening in the fence that permits passage of an object four (4”) inches in diameter or larger. All gates must have locking hardware to prevent access when not in use. Draining of said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs must not be onto adjoining property. There shall be no draining of said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs into the sanitary sewer of the Village. Drainage may be permitted into the storm sewer provided the chemicals contained in the said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs are first diluted. All chemicals for said swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs must be stored in a secure area.
Therefore, if you plan to erect a pool, spa, or hot tub containing twenty-four (24”) inches of water please do accordingly as you must erect a fence. Fences must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month. The May meeting will be held May 18th as the 25th is a holiday. You need to complete an Application for a Building Permit prior to having the item placed on the agenda.
MEAD PARK GETTING NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Keith has been busy digging the footings for the new playground equipment. We are hoping to have the equipment installed by the middle of May. The equipment is designed for ages toddler through age 12.
We hope the children will find many years of enjoyment on the new equipment.
COMMUNITY NEWS
by Dalene Selko
SPECIAL THANKS . . . .
A special thanks to the Carritt family for their hard work and dedication in putting together another great Alumni Basketball Tournament. It was fun to see so many participants. Also, thanks to Keshia Selko for organizing the girls basketball game. Thanks to all participants for participating. A special thanks to Peggy Wimer for working the concession stand. The weekend was a great fundraiser for the Mead Boosters.
MEAD DAYS . . . .
The Mead Ball Association and Mead Days Committee is asking for donations for the 2009 year. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Dalene Selko, Mead Ball/Mead Days, PO Box 64, Mead, NE 68041. Donations can be Bingo prizes or cash. Thanks to the following businesses who have already donated: AWS, Farmers Mutual Insurance, Konecky Oil, Mead Cattle Company, Zima Ag Equipment, Kaspar Tree Farms, Bank of Mead, Saunders County, Village of Mead, Marilyn Benal and Mead Signs.
MEAD BALL ASSOCIATION . . . .
Reminder: Mead Ball Association player fees are due. If you are under eight years old, you owe $30, over eight $40. If you have not registered and still want to play, contact Dalene Selko at the Bank of Mead. Payments may be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Baseball and softball games are underway. We have eight teams this year. Stop by and cheer for our Mead players.
Who's the Party For?
It's time to celebrate! Kids are graduating and that is a perfect reason for a party! As you plan your graduation celebration, think about this... Will you be serving alcoholic beverages? What message is this sending to our kids that aren't of legal age yet? Do we always need alcohol to have a good time and toast our accomplishments? .....a difficult question, but one we need to ask ourselves.
In addition, it is against the law. In the state of Nebraska, any person who knowingly allows consumption of alcohol on their property by minors can be held criminally liable to hosting, even if they did not provide the alcohol. There is no "safe" place for minors to consume alcohol, including your own home.
Call the MIP Hotline 1-866-393-4445 (anonymous) if you know of a party where minors will be drinking alcohol, have the names of people who provide drugs or alcohol to minors, or know of stores that sell tobacco or alcohol to underage youth.
Healthy Family Tip of the Month, brought to you by the Mead Community Group
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org
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Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, May 2, 9:30 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, May 11, 8:00 p.m.
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
I believe that friends are quiet angels who sit on our shoulders and lift our wings when we forget how to fly. -Unknown
Village of Mead Clean Up Day
Saturday, June 13
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine St. (downtown in front of the Village Office)
PERMITTED ITEMS
Tires Appliances Water Heaters Bicycles Batteries Trash Additional Items
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED
Wood Grass Clippings Construction Refuse Tree Limbs
This event is open to persons residing within the Village of Mead city limits ONLY! Members of the Board of Trustees will be present to check resident identification and check loads prior to disposal. If you are not a resident, you will be turned away! This is your opportunity to dispose of your unwanted items!
All “junk vehicles” are required to be placed out of sight on one’s property from public view or completely tarped. If this is not a possibility, please dispose of the vehicle.
We are asking that all yards be cleaned as unkept property will be sited by village police. Yards are required to be mowed, weeds removed and no grass clippings are to be spilled onto village streets.
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
MEAD’S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT—
We had a beautiful day to celebrate our Annual Village Easter-Egg Hunt on April 11th 2009. Despite having to postpone by one week due to the weather, we still had over 100 kids attend. Everyone left with candy in their baskets and prize in their hand and a smile on their face!
I would like to thank the generosity of the following companies and people for their continued support of the Mead Easter-Egg Hunt.
Cash Donations: Villae of Mead Board of Trustees, Mead Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Doug & Jeanette Johnson, Friends of the Mead Library, Bank of Mead
Candy Donations: Wahoo Warehouse Surplus, Mead Signs, Todd Valley Farms
Gifts: AAA Electric, Connie's Style Salon, WARA, Mead Signs
Volunteers: Connie Weiss & Class, Sara Caccavari, Jenny Carritt, Staci Charles, Jordan Schliffke, Devynn Patocka, Miranda Charles, Leticia Jocoba
I am thrilled that it continues to be successful for the young people of our community and I am filled with gratitude for all that you do!
Thanks Again,
Denise Patocka
Chairperson
Friday, March 20, 2009
Newsletter April 2009
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
April 2009
Mead Community Group tip for Healthy Families
The invention of the computer and internet has created a whole new world in which parents have to teach their children about staying safe. Here are a few ideas that will help you in talking to your kids about smart online behaviors:
*Personal information stays personal - never give out information about yourself or your family.
*Make sure your child doesn't spend all of his/her time on the computer.
*People, not computers, should be their best friends and companions.
*Keep the computer in a family, kitchen or living room; not in your child's bedroom. This way parents can monitor what is happening when your child is online. Knowing you are watching, kids are less likely to put themselves in risky situations.
*Make sure your child is comfortable coming to you with questions. This should apply to all situations including the computer.
*Keep kids out of chatrooms, unless they are monitored.
*Get to know your child's "online friends" just as you get to know all of their other friends.
*Warn your child that people may not be what they seem. I can say I 'm a 12 year old boy named Billy, but I'm not. Predators often pose as children to gain our children's trust. Information from wiredkids.org
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 13
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY! All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
MEAD RAIDERS 2009 STATE BOYS CLASS D1 STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Mead Boys Basketball team and coaches on their STATE CLASS D1 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. It was fun! Thank you to current students, parents, teachers, patrons, alumni, family and friends for their support during the three day event. Mead has a lot to be proud of.
A Community Dinner will be held in the coaches and team’s honor on Sunday, April 5 at 5:00 pm at Mead High School. Meat, tableware and drinks are furnished. Please provide a covered dish.
Thank you, Margaret Mc Carver, for your service to the residents of Mead by serving on the Mead Planning Commission.
NEEDED: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to serve a three-year term on the Mead Planning Commission.
Must reside within corporate limits
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
Please contact the Village Office, 624-2495, a member of the Board of Trustees, or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in serving your community.
Mead Dump begins new seasonal hours on April 1st
DUMP HOURS
April 1 - October 31 Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 1 - March 31 First Saturday of the Month Only
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree branches, weeds, leaves and grass clippings are the only items allowed. All items must be unbagged. The dump is open to Mead residents only, at a charge of $2.00 per load.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES—MARCH 10 MEETING
The Mead Board of Trustees met March 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson.
GUESTS: Les Giddons, representing Crouch Recreational Design, presented playground equipment proposals. Denise Patocka acknowledged receipt of village support of the Easter Egg Hunt. Jeff and Tara Frahm requested a Special Designated Liquor License for a graduation party on May 9.
Action was taken to approve the purchase of playground equipment for $10,592.00; Resolution 09-06, Special Designated Liquor License for a graduation party to the Frahm’s; and second reading of Ord. 584, Fence requirements for qualifying swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. The Identity Theft Prevention Program; Resolution 09-05, Interlocal Agreement for a Mutual Finance Organization; and Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo to spray mosquitoes at a rate of $280.00 per application were approved. Delinquent accounts were approved to write off the books. The resignation of Margaret Mc Carver from the Planning Commission was accepted. Discussion items were legal process to collect delinquent accounts, non-renewal of a 25-year lease agreement with UPRR, June 13 set for Clean Up Day, future budget request for diamond resurface product from the Mead Ball Assoc., door replacement at the Community Bldg., and custodian salary and duties.
UTILITY / MAINTENANCE REPORT: Walling reported on pumps at the wastewater plant, request to purchase new cutter blades for the snowplow and required maintenance on the park pavilion.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson noted no need for mobile radio and future purchase of a security camera.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported repairs to the meter reader, child support regulations, Public Funding Workshop and Clerk Academy.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 2, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
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 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 24. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office to reserve (limit 2), first come-first served.
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Saturday 9:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Celebration 9:00 a.m.
(April 4 will be the last Wednesday Evening Lenten Dinner and Worship - 6 pm & 7 pm respectively every Wednesday)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
WATER HYDRANTS WILL BE FLUSHED APRIL 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MEAD LIBRARY NEWS - MARCH 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Wow!!! What an exciting week end. Congratulations to all the sports teams and to the track, golf, baseball and softball stars coming up this spring. This was an exciting year for Mead and the winning of the D1 Championship in boys basketball was icing on the cake. It takes the effort and support of a lot of people to win a championship. Again, thank you to all the Mead students for a year of great participation in sports, music, drama, art and academics and numerous other endeavors. I know the community is proud and will be “smiling” for a long time.
SUMMER READING: We are revamping summer reading and would appreciate input from readers and parents. We want to make this user friendly as summer is short and full of activities.
OVERDUE BOOKS: Do you have books over due???????
BAKE SALE: May 2nd is our annual bake sale on garage sale days. We would like contributions of home baked items and buyers. Coffee will be served. If the weather does not cooperate, we will have all items inside. The funds will be supplemented by Thrivent Insurance. If you have Thrivent Insurance, we would like to know when you bring items or buy. This has been a good fundraiser and does not take a lot of time.
MATERIALS: We have replaced two Sephanie Meyer books and all of her books will be kept behind the desk. Please ask for them if you want to check them out. We also ordered a new one by this author.
NEW MATERIALS: Adult – Picoult, Jodi – Handle with Care; John, Grisham – The Associate; Lowell, Elizabeth – The Wrong Hostage and new titles are being ordered.
JUVENILE OR TEEN: Rowling, J. K. –The Tales of Beedle the Bard; Hunter, Erin – The Warriors Book 1 and 2 – Into the Wild and Fire and Ice; Birdsall, Jeanne – The Penderwicks; Martin, Ann M.- The Doll People; Gutman, Dan – Coach Hyatt is a Riot! and many titles of donated books that are newer titles. If your little ones watch Little Bear, we have books that follow the TV stories – really cute. I picked up some titles by Ronald Dahl that we didn’t have in our collection.
We are running out of shelf room and are weeding older titles that will be put in the front hall. These will be there for a month or so and then passed on – if you want any, please come in soon.
According to the Library Association, children’s books with publishing dates of 1985 or older should be removed. This item will be taken up by the library board at our next meeting on April 4th at 9:00.
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Mead Community Building
2:00 – 3:30 PM
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 rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.
If you do not attend the license day on March 28, you may come to the office or send the required paperwork and payment to the office at Box 46 and the Clerk will return the paperwork and license to you. Required is proof of current rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of the animal. The license cost is $3.00 for altered animals and $5.00 for unaltered animals.
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 624-2495.
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert 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 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
Mead High School Graduation
May 10, 2009
Baccalaureate 1:30 p.m.
Commencement 2:00 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: Monday, April 27, 7:30 pm
Library Board: Saturday, April 4, 9:30 am
Fire & Rescue: Monday, April 13, 8:00 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library &
the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Utility/Maintenance Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
MEAD MESSENGER
April 2009
Mead Community Group tip for Healthy Families
The invention of the computer and internet has created a whole new world in which parents have to teach their children about staying safe. Here are a few ideas that will help you in talking to your kids about smart online behaviors:
*Personal information stays personal - never give out information about yourself or your family.
*Make sure your child doesn't spend all of his/her time on the computer.
*People, not computers, should be their best friends and companions.
*Keep the computer in a family, kitchen or living room; not in your child's bedroom. This way parents can monitor what is happening when your child is online. Knowing you are watching, kids are less likely to put themselves in risky situations.
*Make sure your child is comfortable coming to you with questions. This should apply to all situations including the computer.
*Keep kids out of chatrooms, unless they are monitored.
*Get to know your child's "online friends" just as you get to know all of their other friends.
*Warn your child that people may not be what they seem. I can say I 'm a 12 year old boy named Billy, but I'm not. Predators often pose as children to gain our children's trust. Information from wiredkids.org
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 13
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY! All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
MEAD RAIDERS 2009 STATE BOYS CLASS D1 STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Mead Boys Basketball team and coaches on their STATE CLASS D1 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. It was fun! Thank you to current students, parents, teachers, patrons, alumni, family and friends for their support during the three day event. Mead has a lot to be proud of.
A Community Dinner will be held in the coaches and team’s honor on Sunday, April 5 at 5:00 pm at Mead High School. Meat, tableware and drinks are furnished. Please provide a covered dish.
Thank you, Margaret Mc Carver, for your service to the residents of Mead by serving on the Mead Planning Commission.
NEEDED: PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to serve a three-year term on the Mead Planning Commission.
Must reside within corporate limits
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
Please contact the Village Office, 624-2495, a member of the Board of Trustees, or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in serving your community.
Mead Dump begins new seasonal hours on April 1st
DUMP HOURS
April 1 - October 31 Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 1 - March 31 First Saturday of the Month Only
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree branches, weeds, leaves and grass clippings are the only items allowed. All items must be unbagged. The dump is open to Mead residents only, at a charge of $2.00 per load.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES—MARCH 10 MEETING
The Mead Board of Trustees met March 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson.
GUESTS: Les Giddons, representing Crouch Recreational Design, presented playground equipment proposals. Denise Patocka acknowledged receipt of village support of the Easter Egg Hunt. Jeff and Tara Frahm requested a Special Designated Liquor License for a graduation party on May 9.
Action was taken to approve the purchase of playground equipment for $10,592.00; Resolution 09-06, Special Designated Liquor License for a graduation party to the Frahm’s; and second reading of Ord. 584, Fence requirements for qualifying swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. The Identity Theft Prevention Program; Resolution 09-05, Interlocal Agreement for a Mutual Finance Organization; and Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo to spray mosquitoes at a rate of $280.00 per application were approved. Delinquent accounts were approved to write off the books. The resignation of Margaret Mc Carver from the Planning Commission was accepted. Discussion items were legal process to collect delinquent accounts, non-renewal of a 25-year lease agreement with UPRR, June 13 set for Clean Up Day, future budget request for diamond resurface product from the Mead Ball Assoc., door replacement at the Community Bldg., and custodian salary and duties.
UTILITY / MAINTENANCE REPORT: Walling reported on pumps at the wastewater plant, request to purchase new cutter blades for the snowplow and required maintenance on the park pavilion.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson noted no need for mobile radio and future purchase of a security camera.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported repairs to the meter reader, child support regulations, Public Funding Workshop and Clerk Academy.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 2, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
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 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 24. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office to reserve (limit 2), first come-first served.
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Saturday 9:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Celebration 9:00 a.m.
(April 4 will be the last Wednesday Evening Lenten Dinner and Worship - 6 pm & 7 pm respectively every Wednesday)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
WATER HYDRANTS WILL BE FLUSHED APRIL 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MEAD LIBRARY NEWS - MARCH 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Wow!!! What an exciting week end. Congratulations to all the sports teams and to the track, golf, baseball and softball stars coming up this spring. This was an exciting year for Mead and the winning of the D1 Championship in boys basketball was icing on the cake. It takes the effort and support of a lot of people to win a championship. Again, thank you to all the Mead students for a year of great participation in sports, music, drama, art and academics and numerous other endeavors. I know the community is proud and will be “smiling” for a long time.
SUMMER READING: We are revamping summer reading and would appreciate input from readers and parents. We want to make this user friendly as summer is short and full of activities.
OVERDUE BOOKS: Do you have books over due???????
BAKE SALE: May 2nd is our annual bake sale on garage sale days. We would like contributions of home baked items and buyers. Coffee will be served. If the weather does not cooperate, we will have all items inside. The funds will be supplemented by Thrivent Insurance. If you have Thrivent Insurance, we would like to know when you bring items or buy. This has been a good fundraiser and does not take a lot of time.
MATERIALS: We have replaced two Sephanie Meyer books and all of her books will be kept behind the desk. Please ask for them if you want to check them out. We also ordered a new one by this author.
NEW MATERIALS: Adult – Picoult, Jodi – Handle with Care; John, Grisham – The Associate; Lowell, Elizabeth – The Wrong Hostage and new titles are being ordered.
JUVENILE OR TEEN: Rowling, J. K. –The Tales of Beedle the Bard; Hunter, Erin – The Warriors Book 1 and 2 – Into the Wild and Fire and Ice; Birdsall, Jeanne – The Penderwicks; Martin, Ann M.- The Doll People; Gutman, Dan – Coach Hyatt is a Riot! and many titles of donated books that are newer titles. If your little ones watch Little Bear, we have books that follow the TV stories – really cute. I picked up some titles by Ronald Dahl that we didn’t have in our collection.
We are running out of shelf room and are weeding older titles that will be put in the front hall. These will be there for a month or so and then passed on – if you want any, please come in soon.
According to the Library Association, children’s books with publishing dates of 1985 or older should be removed. This item will be taken up by the library board at our next meeting on April 4th at 9:00.
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Mead Community Building
2:00 – 3:30 PM
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 rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.
If you do not attend the license day on March 28, you may come to the office or send the required paperwork and payment to the office at Box 46 and the Clerk will return the paperwork and license to you. Required is proof of current rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of the animal. The license cost is $3.00 for altered animals and $5.00 for unaltered animals.
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 624-2495.
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert 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 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
Mead High School Graduation
May 10, 2009
Baccalaureate 1:30 p.m.
Commencement 2:00 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: Monday, April 27, 7:30 pm
Library Board: Saturday, April 4, 9:30 am
Fire & Rescue: Monday, April 13, 8:00 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library &
the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Utility/Maintenance Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Friday, February 20, 2009
Newsletter March 2009
MEAD MESSENGER
Village of Mead
MARCH 2009
Volume 5, Issue 3
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, March 28, 2009 Mead Community Building 2:00 – 3:30 PM
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 rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.If you do not attend the license day on March 28, you may come to the office or send the required paperwork and payment to the office at Box 46 and the Clerk will return the paperwork and license to you. Required is proof of current rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of the animal. The license cost is $3.00 for altered animals and $5.00 for unaltered animals.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 624-2495.
SPECIAL MARCH DAYS
March 8 Daylight Savings Begins
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
March 20First Day of Spring
Water Hydrants will be flushed Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, weather permitting. Please plan accordingly.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee Jim Halbmaier, Trustee Ailene Raver, Trustee Dick Swanson, Trustee June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495 Keith Walling, Utility/Maintenance Supt. 227-5150 Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056 Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605 Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Keith Walling has been hired as the new Utility/Maintenance Superintendent for the Village of Mead. Keith began his duties on February 2. Welcome!
Thank you to Terry Miller for handling the maintenance duties and Gil Frey for handling the water / sewer duties during the interim period. The residents and Trustees sincerely appreciate their dedication to Mead.
RESIDENT REMINDER TO KEEP THE SEWER SYSTEM CLEAR
Please be aware that only toilet tissue is permitted to be disposed into the sewer system.Several items that are not allowed have been found in the system which causes problems for residents. PLEASE TOILET TISSUE ONLY!
Mead Dump begins new seasonal hours on April 1 . .
DUMP HOURS
April 1 - October 31 - Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 1 - March 31 - First Saturday of the Month Only - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree branches, weeds, leaves and grass clippings are the only items allowed. All items must be unbagged.
The dump is open to Mead residents only, at a charge of $2.00 per load.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET FEBRUARY 10
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Police Chief Carlson and Utility/Maintenance Supt. Keith Walling.
Action was taken to approve the transfer of $7,500.00 from CD 7561 to General Fund Checking and $5,000.00 from CD 7654 to Sewer Fund Checking. Approval of Resolution 09-03 Liquor License Request 6/19 and 20 and 09-04 Liquor License Request 6/21 and street closings for the parade and car show were granted for Mead Days. Participation in the Early Warning System Joint Purchasing Project and waiving rental fee of the Community Building to $50.00 to the Mead Community Group for a community event were approved.
Discussion was held on DSL for village office, Garage Sale Day set May 2, procedure to collect delinquent accounts for renters who leave Mead with delinquent accounts and resetting the decorative streetlight along Vine St.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: Walling reported work schedule, playground equipment, and street maintenance.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report. Discussion was held on parking concerns, police radio and security camera.
CLERK REPORT: Clerk reported picnic tables, depot taxes and upcoming meetings.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The minutes of the 1/26 Regular Meeting and two Hearings and 2008 Building Permit Report were reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Two hearings were held February 10 at 6:05 p.m. Action was taken to approve first reading of Ord. 584 which will require fencing around qualifying swimming pools, spas or hot tubs. The One and Six Year Street Plan was approved at the second hearing. The hearings were adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Please contact the village office to rent the Mead Community Building for your next upcoming event. Available to rent are the village hall, small meeting room and / or kitchen.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 pm, Planning Commission: Monday, March 23, 7:30 pm, Library Board: Saturday, March 10, 6:00 pm, Fire & Rescue: Monday, March 9, 8:00 pm,
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
NEW SEWER USAGE UNITS BILLED ON MARCH UTILITY STATEMENT
New sewer usage units will be averaged on the March water / sewer billing statement. The average is based on each individual household’s water usage during the months of December, January and February. The average usage unit is set for one year.
SURVEYS DUE NOW! The 2008 Residential Cross-Connection Surveys are due to the Village Office. It is mandatory that all surveys are completed and returned. Please return them as soon as possible. If you need another form, let the office know (402) 624-2495.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 13, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!All loads will be checked.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 2, 20099:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!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 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 24.
Snow Emergency RouteSnow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.Signs are posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during snow accumulation. “No parking” on side streets is also encouraged to aid in snow removal in a timely manner.
Village Ordinance requires all sidewalks be cleaned 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT
1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC
213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN
219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
BUILDING NEEDS . . .
As the weather changes and you consider building needs, please be aware that village ordinance requires a Building Permit prior to the start of any project. An application for a Building Permit may be obtained from the Village Office. The permit must meet approval by the Planning Commission. The ordinance includes jurisdiction within one mile of Mead boundaries. Sidewalks, driveways, cement patios and concrete slabs on private property and an accessory building less than 150 square feet do not require a permit. All other building requires a permit, including construction needs, fences and destruction or moving of buildings. The Planning Commission meets once a month, the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December.
ALMA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Feb. 25 @ 7:00 pm - Ash Wednesday
March 4 through April 1 - Dinner @ 6:00 pm, Lenten Services following @ 7:00 pm
Mead Library News 2009 February by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
It doesn’t seem possible that we are thinking of Summer Reading again. Please encourage children to take part in this program to keep reading skills at a high level. Suggestions and help are always welcome.
MISSING BOOKS: Two of the Stephanie Meyer books have come up missing. If you have these books in your possession, please leave them in the drop box. If you have checked them out, please don’t pass them on to another person as you will be responsible for these items if they are lost.
USE OF THE LIBRARY: Have you used the library recently? Are the hours convenient? Do you find what materials you are looking for? Are the facilities adequate? If you have any of these questions, please visit the library to discuss changes to attract more use of our library.
NEW MATERIALS: John Grisham – The Associate; Michael Connelly – Concrete Blond; Robyn Carr - Second Chance Pass, Deep in the Valley and Never Too Late; Dorothea Benton Frank – The Land of Mango Sunsets.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
EASTER EGG HUNT - APRIL 4th
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Mead Park. Participants preschool through age 12 are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to contribute to the event should contact Event Chairperson, Denise Patocka at 443-6684.Rain date is Saturday, April 11th.
MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP NEWS
Attention High School Parents and anyone concerned about the future of our youth!
You are invited to a dynamic musical presentation on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 pm at the Mead High School Gymnasium. Keith Becker will present the story of his brother, Todd, who was killed in his senior year in an alcohol-related car crash.
Come hear about the choices Todd made that took him off the narrow path and led to destruction. Find a message of hope in the tragedy. Light refreshments will be served following the program.
The students in grades 9-12 will hear a concert and message by Keith and his band earlier in the day and then they will have a special faith-based presentation for parents and community members in the evening. Your junior and senior high school kids are encouraged to attend with you. Please bear in mind that some of the material may not be appropriate for younger children.
There is no charge for this event brought to you by the Mead Community Group and the High School Student Council with funding by Region V Services.
Village of Mead
MARCH 2009
Volume 5, Issue 3
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, March 28, 2009 Mead Community Building 2:00 – 3:30 PM
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 rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.If you do not attend the license day on March 28, you may come to the office or send the required paperwork and payment to the office at Box 46 and the Clerk will return the paperwork and license to you. Required is proof of current rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of the animal. The license cost is $3.00 for altered animals and $5.00 for unaltered animals.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 624-2495.
SPECIAL MARCH DAYS
March 8 Daylight Savings Begins
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
March 20First Day of Spring
Water Hydrants will be flushed Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, weather permitting. Please plan accordingly.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee Jim Halbmaier, Trustee Ailene Raver, Trustee Dick Swanson, Trustee June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495 Keith Walling, Utility/Maintenance Supt. 227-5150 Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056 Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605 Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Keith Walling has been hired as the new Utility/Maintenance Superintendent for the Village of Mead. Keith began his duties on February 2. Welcome!
Thank you to Terry Miller for handling the maintenance duties and Gil Frey for handling the water / sewer duties during the interim period. The residents and Trustees sincerely appreciate their dedication to Mead.
RESIDENT REMINDER TO KEEP THE SEWER SYSTEM CLEAR
Please be aware that only toilet tissue is permitted to be disposed into the sewer system.Several items that are not allowed have been found in the system which causes problems for residents. PLEASE TOILET TISSUE ONLY!
Mead Dump begins new seasonal hours on April 1 . .
DUMP HOURS
April 1 - October 31 - Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 1 - March 31 - First Saturday of the Month Only - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree branches, weeds, leaves and grass clippings are the only items allowed. All items must be unbagged.
The dump is open to Mead residents only, at a charge of $2.00 per load.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET FEBRUARY 10
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Police Chief Carlson and Utility/Maintenance Supt. Keith Walling.
Action was taken to approve the transfer of $7,500.00 from CD 7561 to General Fund Checking and $5,000.00 from CD 7654 to Sewer Fund Checking. Approval of Resolution 09-03 Liquor License Request 6/19 and 20 and 09-04 Liquor License Request 6/21 and street closings for the parade and car show were granted for Mead Days. Participation in the Early Warning System Joint Purchasing Project and waiving rental fee of the Community Building to $50.00 to the Mead Community Group for a community event were approved.
Discussion was held on DSL for village office, Garage Sale Day set May 2, procedure to collect delinquent accounts for renters who leave Mead with delinquent accounts and resetting the decorative streetlight along Vine St.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: Walling reported work schedule, playground equipment, and street maintenance.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report. Discussion was held on parking concerns, police radio and security camera.
CLERK REPORT: Clerk reported picnic tables, depot taxes and upcoming meetings.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The minutes of the 1/26 Regular Meeting and two Hearings and 2008 Building Permit Report were reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Two hearings were held February 10 at 6:05 p.m. Action was taken to approve first reading of Ord. 584 which will require fencing around qualifying swimming pools, spas or hot tubs. The One and Six Year Street Plan was approved at the second hearing. The hearings were adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Please contact the village office to rent the Mead Community Building for your next upcoming event. Available to rent are the village hall, small meeting room and / or kitchen.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 pm, Planning Commission: Monday, March 23, 7:30 pm, Library Board: Saturday, March 10, 6:00 pm, Fire & Rescue: Monday, March 9, 8:00 pm,
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
NEW SEWER USAGE UNITS BILLED ON MARCH UTILITY STATEMENT
New sewer usage units will be averaged on the March water / sewer billing statement. The average is based on each individual household’s water usage during the months of December, January and February. The average usage unit is set for one year.
SURVEYS DUE NOW! The 2008 Residential Cross-Connection Surveys are due to the Village Office. It is mandatory that all surveys are completed and returned. Please return them as soon as possible. If you need another form, let the office know (402) 624-2495.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 13, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!All loads will be checked.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 2, 20099:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!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 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 24.
Snow Emergency RouteSnow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.Signs are posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during snow accumulation. “No parking” on side streets is also encouraged to aid in snow removal in a timely manner.
Village Ordinance requires all sidewalks be cleaned 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT
1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC
213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN
219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
BUILDING NEEDS . . .
As the weather changes and you consider building needs, please be aware that village ordinance requires a Building Permit prior to the start of any project. An application for a Building Permit may be obtained from the Village Office. The permit must meet approval by the Planning Commission. The ordinance includes jurisdiction within one mile of Mead boundaries. Sidewalks, driveways, cement patios and concrete slabs on private property and an accessory building less than 150 square feet do not require a permit. All other building requires a permit, including construction needs, fences and destruction or moving of buildings. The Planning Commission meets once a month, the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December.
ALMA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Feb. 25 @ 7:00 pm - Ash Wednesday
March 4 through April 1 - Dinner @ 6:00 pm, Lenten Services following @ 7:00 pm
Mead Library News 2009 February by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
It doesn’t seem possible that we are thinking of Summer Reading again. Please encourage children to take part in this program to keep reading skills at a high level. Suggestions and help are always welcome.
MISSING BOOKS: Two of the Stephanie Meyer books have come up missing. If you have these books in your possession, please leave them in the drop box. If you have checked them out, please don’t pass them on to another person as you will be responsible for these items if they are lost.
USE OF THE LIBRARY: Have you used the library recently? Are the hours convenient? Do you find what materials you are looking for? Are the facilities adequate? If you have any of these questions, please visit the library to discuss changes to attract more use of our library.
NEW MATERIALS: John Grisham – The Associate; Michael Connelly – Concrete Blond; Robyn Carr - Second Chance Pass, Deep in the Valley and Never Too Late; Dorothea Benton Frank – The Land of Mango Sunsets.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
EASTER EGG HUNT - APRIL 4th
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Mead Park. Participants preschool through age 12 are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to contribute to the event should contact Event Chairperson, Denise Patocka at 443-6684.Rain date is Saturday, April 11th.
MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP NEWS
Attention High School Parents and anyone concerned about the future of our youth!
You are invited to a dynamic musical presentation on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 pm at the Mead High School Gymnasium. Keith Becker will present the story of his brother, Todd, who was killed in his senior year in an alcohol-related car crash.
Come hear about the choices Todd made that took him off the narrow path and led to destruction. Find a message of hope in the tragedy. Light refreshments will be served following the program.
The students in grades 9-12 will hear a concert and message by Keith and his band earlier in the day and then they will have a special faith-based presentation for parents and community members in the evening. Your junior and senior high school kids are encouraged to attend with you. Please bear in mind that some of the material may not be appropriate for younger children.
There is no charge for this event brought to you by the Mead Community Group and the High School Student Council with funding by Region V Services.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Newsletter February 2009
MEAD MESSENGER
Village of Mead
Volume 5, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met January 13 at the Village Office at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson & Utilities Supervisor Gil Frey. Guests present were Terry & Adam Miller, Julie Ogden, Vern Taylor & Mary Laughlin.
GUESTS: Vern Taylor reported on projected enrollment for 2009 baseball & softball & maintenance of the ballfields.
Julie Ogden reviewed the One & Six Year Street Plan & discussed drainage concern along N. Elm St. Terry Miller presented three proposals for maintenance. Proposals being parks, streets & property.
REPORTS: Frey presented the monthly utility report. The Planning Commission Report & Library Reports were reviewed. Chief Carlson presented the monthly police report & filing of final report regarding village breakin. Clerk reported delinquent accounts, tree removal request, scheduled Post Christmas Party, Pet Clinic scheduled for March 28 & vacation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Third reading & approval of Ord. No. 579 Service Deposit for Water Services & Ord. No. 580 Service Deposit for Sewer Services took place.
NEW BUSINESS: A bid for snow removal services during the interim was presented by Miller Properties, approval was granted to Rucila Gonzales to rent the Community Bldg. for an overnight child’s birthday party, & amended the Rental Agreement for tables & chairs.
The board entered executive session at 7:37 p.m. & returned to regular session at 8:00 p.m.
Action was taken to approve a $1.00 per hour wage increase to Clerk Moline & $.50 per hour wage increase to Librarian Kuhr.
A special meeting was set for January 22 to interview candidates for the position of Utility / Maintenance Superintendent.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Points of Interest
Pet Clinic
Snow Removal
Table / Chair Use
Postal Reminder
Church News
Mardi Gras Fundraiser
Community News
Library News
Taco Feed
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Utility/Maintenance Supt.
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, February 10, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: Monday, February 23, 7:30 pm
Library Board: Saturday, February 7, 9:00 am
Fire & Rescue: Monday, February 9, 7:30 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION CLINIC AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Mead Community Building
2:00 – 3:30 PM
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 rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.
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 624-2495.
SNOW NEWS -
Following snow fall accumulation, please remove your vehicles from the streets to allow for snow removal in a timely manner. All residents are also required to remove snow from their sidewalks 24 hours following snowfall. Tickets may be issued to residents not following ordinances.
A NOTE FROM THE POST OFFICE
Please be aware that vandalism must stop at the Mead Post Office. If not, the post office will be closed other than during normal business hours. This will become a challenge for residents who are not capable of picking up their mail during normal business hours. The Post Office would no longer be open 24 hours per day for mail pick up.
TABLE AND CHAIR USE AMENDED . . .
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees has amended the use / rental of tables and chairs from the Mead Community Building. Only Village residents or local businesses may borrow or rent the tables and chairs. An agreement must be completed at the village office prior to removal of tables and chairs. Persons permitted to release the tables and chairs upon completion of the required paperwork shall be the Village Maintenance Superintendent, Village Clerk or Trustee Raver. Village staff will not deliver or pick up tables and chairs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a table or chair is lost or damaged, a charge of $25. 00 per chair and $50.00 per table will be incurred.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
Ash Wednesday Worship, February 25 @ 7:00 pm
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mari Gras Fundraiser
Alma Lutheran Church, 5th and Elm St, Mead
Sunday, February 15th, 5 - 7 pm
All proceeds go to help youth attend the
2009 ELCA National Youth Gathering in
New Orleans on July 22 - 26
Evening activities include Gumbo, Beignets, Beeds and Dixieland Jazz
NEWS FROM THE MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP
The Mead Community Group’s main goal is to promote healthy behaviors in our area’s youth.
One simple thing families can do each day is to plan to eat a meal together. It does not matter which meal it is, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or even if it is home cooked. The main focus is for the family to gather and take time to communicate.
Kids that eat regular meals with their parents have a reduced likelihood that they will start drinking or smoking in their teen years and eating together provides an opportunity for adults to model healthy eating habits according to an article from Science Daily 11/04 by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D., M.P.H.R.D. In addition, “the importance, structure and atmosphere of family meals may help steer adolescent girls from eating disorders.”
Make eating one meal a day together as a family a priority this month, and check back next month for more ideas from MCG on how you can promote healthy behaviors in your children.
Village of Mead Library News—January 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Director
Save Money: Come in and get a library card—free for village residents and $10.00 for rural residents. This card enables you to access all of the services offered in the libraries in Saunders County. The Mead Library has over 10,000 catalogued items for check out. Also, by using the libraries you will ensure that these services will continue to be offered for Saunders County.
Summer Reading: We will be finalizing a reading program. If you have any ideas or would like to help in any way, please contact the library at 624-6605.
Spaghetti Feed: The Mead Library Board of Trustees (Lesha Quinn, Brenda Halbmaier, Virgene Schutt, Jenny Carritt and Fran Hughes), along with Director Vera Kuhr would like to thank the following:
Our deepest appreciation to Mead Public Schools, Mr. Scheuler and the members of the Student Council for cookies and bars, Maybelle Tweedy for her great kitchen help, Pat Miller, Sandy Winkelman, Judy Ramus, and Mead Friends Foundation Board. The supper was a success and we appreciate all who enjoyed spaghetti and delicious bars. I had many compliments on the spaghetti and the sweets.
New Materials: Adult - “Cross Country” by James Patterson; “Audition” by Barbara Walters; “The Daily Coyote” by Shreve Stockton; “Home Another Way” by Christa Parrish; “The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet”; “Woof” (stories about dogs); “The Private Patient” and “Acceptable Job for a Woman” by P.D. James.
Many titles have been added for young readers.
MEAD BALL ASSOCIATION NEWS
Mead Ball Association January meeting was held January 7, 2009 at the Mead Community Building. Officers for the 2009 year are: President Vern Taylor, Vice President Jim Halbmaier, Secretary Kristi Kavan and Treasurer Dalene Selko. Registration for baseball and softball is underway. Sign up now. If you need a form, stop by the Bank of Mead or Village office. We are hoping to have teams for all age groups. We are short on a few categories, so we will need to be making a decision soon. We also need a head coach for the Age 5/6 Boys. Our next scheduled meeting is February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Building. Mead Days, June 19-21, is quickly approaching and donation letters will be going out soon. If you would like to donate, please send your donation to Mead Days/Mead Ball Association, c/o Dalene Selko, PO Box 155, Mead NE 68041. We are hoping to plan a great weekend of activities for the whole family.
Mark your calendars for the Mead Alumni Basketball and Volleyball Games. The volleyball is scheduled for March 28. The basketball is scheduled for April 3 and 4. You do not have to be an alumni to play. If enough players sign up, we will again have a girls game. More information will be forthcoming.
TACO FEED
FEBRUARY 13, 2009
5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL
TACO- CHIPS- DESSERT-DRINKS $5.00, Under 12 $3.00
TACO ONLY (hard or soft shell) $2.00
DESSERT ONLY $1.00
CHIPS/SALSA $3.00
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO STUDENTS PLANNING TO GO TO SPAIN IN MAY 2009
WITH SPONSORS VIRGINIA FERNANDEZ, JAYNE TAYLOR AND PEGGY WIMER
ALLYSIA SELKO
ADAM TAYLOR
AMY WIMER
SAMATHA BALLARD
KELLY COOPER
ANDREW RASMUSSEN
EMILY GARCIA
JAMIE DIVOLL
Village of Mead
Volume 5, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met January 13 at the Village Office at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson & Utilities Supervisor Gil Frey. Guests present were Terry & Adam Miller, Julie Ogden, Vern Taylor & Mary Laughlin.
GUESTS: Vern Taylor reported on projected enrollment for 2009 baseball & softball & maintenance of the ballfields.
Julie Ogden reviewed the One & Six Year Street Plan & discussed drainage concern along N. Elm St. Terry Miller presented three proposals for maintenance. Proposals being parks, streets & property.
REPORTS: Frey presented the monthly utility report. The Planning Commission Report & Library Reports were reviewed. Chief Carlson presented the monthly police report & filing of final report regarding village breakin. Clerk reported delinquent accounts, tree removal request, scheduled Post Christmas Party, Pet Clinic scheduled for March 28 & vacation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Third reading & approval of Ord. No. 579 Service Deposit for Water Services & Ord. No. 580 Service Deposit for Sewer Services took place.
NEW BUSINESS: A bid for snow removal services during the interim was presented by Miller Properties, approval was granted to Rucila Gonzales to rent the Community Bldg. for an overnight child’s birthday party, & amended the Rental Agreement for tables & chairs.
The board entered executive session at 7:37 p.m. & returned to regular session at 8:00 p.m.
Action was taken to approve a $1.00 per hour wage increase to Clerk Moline & $.50 per hour wage increase to Librarian Kuhr.
A special meeting was set for January 22 to interview candidates for the position of Utility / Maintenance Superintendent.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Points of Interest
Pet Clinic
Snow Removal
Table / Chair Use
Postal Reminder
Church News
Mardi Gras Fundraiser
Community News
Library News
Taco Feed
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Utility/Maintenance Supt.
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, February 10, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: Monday, February 23, 7:30 pm
Library Board: Saturday, February 7, 9:00 am
Fire & Rescue: Monday, February 9, 7:30 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION CLINIC AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Mead Community Building
2:00 – 3:30 PM
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 rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.
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 624-2495.
SNOW NEWS -
Following snow fall accumulation, please remove your vehicles from the streets to allow for snow removal in a timely manner. All residents are also required to remove snow from their sidewalks 24 hours following snowfall. Tickets may be issued to residents not following ordinances.
A NOTE FROM THE POST OFFICE
Please be aware that vandalism must stop at the Mead Post Office. If not, the post office will be closed other than during normal business hours. This will become a challenge for residents who are not capable of picking up their mail during normal business hours. The Post Office would no longer be open 24 hours per day for mail pick up.
TABLE AND CHAIR USE AMENDED . . .
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees has amended the use / rental of tables and chairs from the Mead Community Building. Only Village residents or local businesses may borrow or rent the tables and chairs. An agreement must be completed at the village office prior to removal of tables and chairs. Persons permitted to release the tables and chairs upon completion of the required paperwork shall be the Village Maintenance Superintendent, Village Clerk or Trustee Raver. Village staff will not deliver or pick up tables and chairs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a table or chair is lost or damaged, a charge of $25. 00 per chair and $50.00 per table will be incurred.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
Ash Wednesday Worship, February 25 @ 7:00 pm
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mari Gras Fundraiser
Alma Lutheran Church, 5th and Elm St, Mead
Sunday, February 15th, 5 - 7 pm
All proceeds go to help youth attend the
2009 ELCA National Youth Gathering in
New Orleans on July 22 - 26
Evening activities include Gumbo, Beignets, Beeds and Dixieland Jazz
NEWS FROM THE MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP
The Mead Community Group’s main goal is to promote healthy behaviors in our area’s youth.
One simple thing families can do each day is to plan to eat a meal together. It does not matter which meal it is, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or even if it is home cooked. The main focus is for the family to gather and take time to communicate.
Kids that eat regular meals with their parents have a reduced likelihood that they will start drinking or smoking in their teen years and eating together provides an opportunity for adults to model healthy eating habits according to an article from Science Daily 11/04 by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D., M.P.H.R.D. In addition, “the importance, structure and atmosphere of family meals may help steer adolescent girls from eating disorders.”
Make eating one meal a day together as a family a priority this month, and check back next month for more ideas from MCG on how you can promote healthy behaviors in your children.
Village of Mead Library News—January 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Director
Save Money: Come in and get a library card—free for village residents and $10.00 for rural residents. This card enables you to access all of the services offered in the libraries in Saunders County. The Mead Library has over 10,000 catalogued items for check out. Also, by using the libraries you will ensure that these services will continue to be offered for Saunders County.
Summer Reading: We will be finalizing a reading program. If you have any ideas or would like to help in any way, please contact the library at 624-6605.
Spaghetti Feed: The Mead Library Board of Trustees (Lesha Quinn, Brenda Halbmaier, Virgene Schutt, Jenny Carritt and Fran Hughes), along with Director Vera Kuhr would like to thank the following:
Our deepest appreciation to Mead Public Schools, Mr. Scheuler and the members of the Student Council for cookies and bars, Maybelle Tweedy for her great kitchen help, Pat Miller, Sandy Winkelman, Judy Ramus, and Mead Friends Foundation Board. The supper was a success and we appreciate all who enjoyed spaghetti and delicious bars. I had many compliments on the spaghetti and the sweets.
New Materials: Adult - “Cross Country” by James Patterson; “Audition” by Barbara Walters; “The Daily Coyote” by Shreve Stockton; “Home Another Way” by Christa Parrish; “The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet”; “Woof” (stories about dogs); “The Private Patient” and “Acceptable Job for a Woman” by P.D. James.
Many titles have been added for young readers.
MEAD BALL ASSOCIATION NEWS
Mead Ball Association January meeting was held January 7, 2009 at the Mead Community Building. Officers for the 2009 year are: President Vern Taylor, Vice President Jim Halbmaier, Secretary Kristi Kavan and Treasurer Dalene Selko. Registration for baseball and softball is underway. Sign up now. If you need a form, stop by the Bank of Mead or Village office. We are hoping to have teams for all age groups. We are short on a few categories, so we will need to be making a decision soon. We also need a head coach for the Age 5/6 Boys. Our next scheduled meeting is February 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Building. Mead Days, June 19-21, is quickly approaching and donation letters will be going out soon. If you would like to donate, please send your donation to Mead Days/Mead Ball Association, c/o Dalene Selko, PO Box 155, Mead NE 68041. We are hoping to plan a great weekend of activities for the whole family.
Mark your calendars for the Mead Alumni Basketball and Volleyball Games. The volleyball is scheduled for March 28. The basketball is scheduled for April 3 and 4. You do not have to be an alumni to play. If enough players sign up, we will again have a girls game. More information will be forthcoming.
TACO FEED
FEBRUARY 13, 2009
5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL
TACO- CHIPS- DESSERT-DRINKS $5.00, Under 12 $3.00
TACO ONLY (hard or soft shell) $2.00
DESSERT ONLY $1.00
CHIPS/SALSA $3.00
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO STUDENTS PLANNING TO GO TO SPAIN IN MAY 2009
WITH SPONSORS VIRGINIA FERNANDEZ, JAYNE TAYLOR AND PEGGY WIMER
ALLYSIA SELKO
ADAM TAYLOR
AMY WIMER
SAMATHA BALLARD
KELLY COOPER
ANDREW RASMUSSEN
EMILY GARCIA
JAMIE DIVOLL
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Newsletter December 2009
VILLAGE OF MEAD – MEAD MESSENGER
DECEMBER 2008
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET NOVEMBER 11
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met November 11 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell; Trustees Feldhaus, Mongan, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Brabec and guests Jim Halbmaier and Ed Schroeder.
Mr. Schroeder presented the 10/01/07-09/30/08 Audit Report.
Action was taken to transfer $10,000.00 from Debt Service checking to a CD with the Bank of Mead, approved the Audit Report, amended the Common Facility Agreement with Mead Public Schools and approved a Cooperative Agreement for Sanding Unit with Mead Public Schools. First Reading was heard for Ordinance 579 Service Deposit for Water Services and Ordinance 580 Service Deposit for Sewer Services. First and Second readings were waived and Ordinance 581 Re-connection Fee was approved. Resolution 08-17 to amend the Employee Handbook and write off $14.86 on a delinquent account was approved.
The Planning Commission Report, Library Report and Police Report were accepted as written.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported delinquent utility accounts, completion and distribution of the updated Planning Commission Manuals and vacation request. The Christmas Dinner was discussed.
MAINTENANCE REPORT: Brabec requested information as to future water and sewer needs for reports and number of “Notice to Peddler” signs to purchase. He reported delivery of the salt/sand spreader. Procedure for turning off delinquent accounts was reviewed. Request was made to Brabec as to timeline for street pothole repairs, engraving of tools and completion of tool and equipment inventory.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 11
A Public Hearing of the Mead Board of Trustees was held November 11 at 6:12 p.m.
Purpose of the hearing was to amend the zoning ordinance regarding signs.
Waiving First and second reading and adoption of Ordinance 578 Amend Signs was approved.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees and Employees.
The Village Office will be closed at various times during the holidays. Please check to see if we are open. If we are not and you have a water / sewer payment, please drop in the drop box located by the front door of the office or deliver to the Bank of Mead.
SANTA ARRIVES DECEMBER 18
Santa Claus will be making his annual stop in Mead on Thursday, December 18. He will stop at Mead Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. From there he will come to the Mead Library to greet youngsters from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
We wish to thank Nate Mongan for his twelve years of service on the Board of Trustees. Nate elected not to run as a candidate in this year’s election. He has served in the capacity of Chairman and Trustee. Thank you, you will be missed.
Ailene Raver was re-elected to the Board of Trustees. Newly elected to serve on the Board of Trustees was Jim Halbmaier. These are four year terms. Welcome!
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
Mel’s Diner & Catering
Downtown Mead
(402) 624-6145
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Daily Specials
Hours
Monday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sandwich Nite
Tuesday 8:30 am - 2: 00 pm
Lunch Special - Fried Chicken
Wednesday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mexican Specials Day and Night
Thursday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner and Hot Beef Dinner
Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon - BREAKFAST ONLY
Mead Library News - November, 2008 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Summer Reading - The library is looking for input from parents as to what to include in the summer reading program for the coming year. We have not had a good reception especially at the end of the program. Please stop at the library or call (624-6605) with your suggestions.
Santa Claus - Santa Claus will be at the library on Thursday, December 18 at 10:30 (approximately) for all preschool children. Bring your camera!!!!
Flu Shots - Flu shots will be given on Wednesday, November 26 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the library. Please bring your Medicare card.
New Materials - The library received a donation of newer paper backs that have all been catalogued. New titles for adult fiction: “A Good Woman” by Danielle Steel; “The Brass Verdict” by Michael Connelly; “Izzy & Lenore” by Jon Katz (this is about a dog); “The Longest Trip Home” by John Grogan (who wrote Marley and Me); “Sunset” by Karen Kingsbury (the last one in this series); “The Jewel of Gresham Green” by Lawana Blackwell; “A Time to Gather and A time to Mend” by Sally John and Gary Smalley (a new author); “Real Life” by Dr. Phil; “Charley’s Web” by Joy Fielding; “Harvest” by Tess Gerritsen; and “The Gods of Newport” by John Jakes.
Juvenile—The library has all four titles by Stephanie Meyer and many titles were added during the summer for elementary readers.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: NO DECEMBER MEETING
Library Board: NO DECEMBER MEETING
Fire & Rescue: Monday, December 8, 8:00 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
Snow Emergency Route
Snow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.
Signs are posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during snow accumulation. “No parking” on side streets is also encouraged to aid in snow removal in a timely manner.
Village Ordinance requires that all sidewalks within Village limits be
cleared 24 hours following the cessation of snow.
Reminder . . .
Please do not rake your leaves into the streets. Future problems may occur with plugged drainage systems if done so.
BASKETBALL BEGINS
Good luck to Mead Jr.-Sr. High School basketball teams as they begin their seasons. Varsity and Junior Varsity games begin Friday, December 5 at Johnson County. The High School teams play their first home games on Friday, December 12. The Junior High boys began their season on Tuesday, November 18 against Omaha Christian Academy. The Junior High girls have their first game at Prague on Thursday, January 8. GOOD LUCK!
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Nate Mongan, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
DECEMBER 2008
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET NOVEMBER 11
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met November 11 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell; Trustees Feldhaus, Mongan, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Brabec and guests Jim Halbmaier and Ed Schroeder.
Mr. Schroeder presented the 10/01/07-09/30/08 Audit Report.
Action was taken to transfer $10,000.00 from Debt Service checking to a CD with the Bank of Mead, approved the Audit Report, amended the Common Facility Agreement with Mead Public Schools and approved a Cooperative Agreement for Sanding Unit with Mead Public Schools. First Reading was heard for Ordinance 579 Service Deposit for Water Services and Ordinance 580 Service Deposit for Sewer Services. First and Second readings were waived and Ordinance 581 Re-connection Fee was approved. Resolution 08-17 to amend the Employee Handbook and write off $14.86 on a delinquent account was approved.
The Planning Commission Report, Library Report and Police Report were accepted as written.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported delinquent utility accounts, completion and distribution of the updated Planning Commission Manuals and vacation request. The Christmas Dinner was discussed.
MAINTENANCE REPORT: Brabec requested information as to future water and sewer needs for reports and number of “Notice to Peddler” signs to purchase. He reported delivery of the salt/sand spreader. Procedure for turning off delinquent accounts was reviewed. Request was made to Brabec as to timeline for street pothole repairs, engraving of tools and completion of tool and equipment inventory.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 11
A Public Hearing of the Mead Board of Trustees was held November 11 at 6:12 p.m.
Purpose of the hearing was to amend the zoning ordinance regarding signs.
Waiving First and second reading and adoption of Ordinance 578 Amend Signs was approved.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees and Employees.
The Village Office will be closed at various times during the holidays. Please check to see if we are open. If we are not and you have a water / sewer payment, please drop in the drop box located by the front door of the office or deliver to the Bank of Mead.
SANTA ARRIVES DECEMBER 18
Santa Claus will be making his annual stop in Mead on Thursday, December 18. He will stop at Mead Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. From there he will come to the Mead Library to greet youngsters from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
We wish to thank Nate Mongan for his twelve years of service on the Board of Trustees. Nate elected not to run as a candidate in this year’s election. He has served in the capacity of Chairman and Trustee. Thank you, you will be missed.
Ailene Raver was re-elected to the Board of Trustees. Newly elected to serve on the Board of Trustees was Jim Halbmaier. These are four year terms. Welcome!
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
Mel’s Diner & Catering
Downtown Mead
(402) 624-6145
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Daily Specials
Hours
Monday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sandwich Nite
Tuesday 8:30 am - 2: 00 pm
Lunch Special - Fried Chicken
Wednesday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mexican Specials Day and Night
Thursday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner and Hot Beef Dinner
Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon - BREAKFAST ONLY
Mead Library News - November, 2008 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Summer Reading - The library is looking for input from parents as to what to include in the summer reading program for the coming year. We have not had a good reception especially at the end of the program. Please stop at the library or call (624-6605) with your suggestions.
Santa Claus - Santa Claus will be at the library on Thursday, December 18 at 10:30 (approximately) for all preschool children. Bring your camera!!!!
Flu Shots - Flu shots will be given on Wednesday, November 26 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the library. Please bring your Medicare card.
New Materials - The library received a donation of newer paper backs that have all been catalogued. New titles for adult fiction: “A Good Woman” by Danielle Steel; “The Brass Verdict” by Michael Connelly; “Izzy & Lenore” by Jon Katz (this is about a dog); “The Longest Trip Home” by John Grogan (who wrote Marley and Me); “Sunset” by Karen Kingsbury (the last one in this series); “The Jewel of Gresham Green” by Lawana Blackwell; “A Time to Gather and A time to Mend” by Sally John and Gary Smalley (a new author); “Real Life” by Dr. Phil; “Charley’s Web” by Joy Fielding; “Harvest” by Tess Gerritsen; and “The Gods of Newport” by John Jakes.
Juvenile—The library has all four titles by Stephanie Meyer and many titles were added during the summer for elementary readers.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: NO DECEMBER MEETING
Library Board: NO DECEMBER MEETING
Fire & Rescue: Monday, December 8, 8:00 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
Snow Emergency Route
Snow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.
Signs are posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during snow accumulation. “No parking” on side streets is also encouraged to aid in snow removal in a timely manner.
Village Ordinance requires that all sidewalks within Village limits be
cleared 24 hours following the cessation of snow.
Reminder . . .
Please do not rake your leaves into the streets. Future problems may occur with plugged drainage systems if done so.
BASKETBALL BEGINS
Good luck to Mead Jr.-Sr. High School basketball teams as they begin their seasons. Varsity and Junior Varsity games begin Friday, December 5 at Johnson County. The High School teams play their first home games on Friday, December 12. The Junior High boys began their season on Tuesday, November 18 against Omaha Christian Academy. The Junior High girls have their first game at Prague on Thursday, January 8. GOOD LUCK!
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Nate Mongan, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Newsletter January 2008
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET DECEMBER 9
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met December 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell and Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Brabec. Guests present were Burneil Ecklund and Dale Wilson.
The Oath of Office was administered to Raver and Halbmaier. Reorganization of the board took place, with Howell elected as Chair. Appointments were: Police Chief-Carlson; Clerk/Treasurer-Moline; Librarian-Kuhr; Attorney-Curt Bromm; Street Supt./Engineer-JEO; Accountant-Ed Schroeder; Official Depository-Bank of Mead; Insurance Carrier-Inspro; Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper; 401k Administrator-Ameritas. The official posting of board meetings was approved. Howell appointed Feldhaus and Halbmaier to serve on the Common Facility Board.
Burneil Ecklund presented a request to remove trees and an old fence north of the dump to allow for better flow of water from his property. The board indicated that this project may be a future budgeted item.
Action was taken to approve a two year retainer with Edstrom, Bromm, Lindahl and Freeman-Caddy law firm; heard 2nd reading of Ord. 579 Service Deposit for Water Services and 2nd reading of Ord. 580 Service Deposit for Sewer Services; introduced, waived 3 readings and adopted Ord. 582 Participation in National Flood Insurance Program; and accepted the resignation of Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Brabec.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported election results, carpet cleaning and arrangements to attain future water/sewer rate study from Nebraska Rural Water.
MAINTENANCE REPORT: Brabec reported completion of concrete work on Elm St., sanding of streets, completion of placing Christmas decorations on street lights and engraving of tools.
The Christmas Party was set for January 25 at Woodcliff.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
The Village of Mead is taking applications for a Utility / Maintenance Superintendent. Applicants should have or be willing to attain certification as water operator and sanitary sewer certification.
Applications may be attained at the Village Office located at 312 South Vine Street, Mead, NE 68041 or by calling (402) 624-2495.
Application deadline is January 12, 2009.
MEAD HOSTS BASKETBALL TOURNEY DECEMBER 29 & 30
The Mead Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held at the Mead Jr - Sr High gym on Monday, December 29 & Tuesday, December 30.
COME AND SUPPORT MEAD ATHLETICS!
Mead Library News—December 2008 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
“Come little leaves said the wind one day
Come to the meadows with me and play,
Put on your dresses of red and gold;
For summer is past and the days grow cold.” By George Cooper
That poem came to me as I was doing this newsletter and watching it snow. It was one of many that we had to memorize in country school.
Spaghetti Feed: Our annual fundraiser will be held January 9th at the Mead High School commons during the Mead/Yutan basketball game. Again we will have the much appreciated help of the members of Mead Student Council. All members of the Library Board of Trustees and the Friends/Foundation members are asked to bring a pan of bars and help as needed. We have had a great response from the residents of Mead for this event and proceeds will go toward library improvements.
SANTA CLAUS: Santa will have been here and gone to deliver all of the toys to children everywhere and our thanks to all that participated. It is worth all of the effort to watch the young ones with their wide open eyes and sometimes tears.
Summer Reading: If you are interested in helping (or organizing) the summer reading program, please stop at the library and take a look at the tremendous amount of ideas that are in the BIG book we get from the Nebraska Library Commission. If any resident is in need of community service, this would be an excellent venue to accomplish this need. It is not a time consuming project and would only last the month of June and maybe into July. Please let me know as soon as possible as we have a meeting the end of February where we share ideas for the coming year.
Internet Use: As the days are colder and there is less activity outdoors, the use of the computers has risen. Anyone under 18 must have a permit signed by a parent or guardian to access the internet. Parents are asked to be vigilant in monitoring their children’s usage of the internet and please read the rules for computer and internet use.
New Materials:
Adult: Grace by Richard Paul Evans; The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck; Pretty Little Potholders (for someone who likes small quilting projects – very cute); Peoples Tribute to Paul Newman – lots of pictures; Skies Over Sweetwater by Julia Moberg (about flying); The Snowball by Warren Buffet; Worth Fighting For by John McCain; large print mysteries and many shelves full of great stories for the long cold month of January.
On Order: Home Another Way by Christa Parrish; The Private Patient and An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P. D. James; Woof! By Lee Montgomery (essays about various noteworthy dogs); The Independence of Miss Mary Bennett by Colleen McCullough (sequel to Pride and Prejudice); Coyote by Shreve Stockton and Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich (on sale on Jan 9th). We will be ordering more after Jan lst. If you have a title you would like to have in the library, please let me know.
Juvenile: We have put many titles on the shelf as we were donated children’s books in great condition.
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ALMA LUTHERAN / ST. JAMES CATHOLIC ACTIVITY PLANNED
January 18 at 4:00 p.m. at Alma Lutheran Church, 219 W. Fifth St., there will be an ecumenical worship service in conjunction with St. James Catholic Church to kick off the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Chili dinner / dessert potluck will follow the service. All are welcome! Contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 if you have any questions.
Quick quips from kids!
TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America . .
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America?
CLASS: Maria.
TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell “crocodile?”
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L>
TEACHER: No, that’s wrong.
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it’s H to O.
Thank you, Terral Brabec, for your service as Utility / Maintenance Superintendent for the Village of Mead. Good luck on your future endeavors!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: Monday, January 26, 7:30 pm
Library Board: Saturday, January 3, 9:00 am
Fire & Rescue: Monday, January 12, 7:30 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met December 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell and Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Brabec. Guests present were Burneil Ecklund and Dale Wilson.
The Oath of Office was administered to Raver and Halbmaier. Reorganization of the board took place, with Howell elected as Chair. Appointments were: Police Chief-Carlson; Clerk/Treasurer-Moline; Librarian-Kuhr; Attorney-Curt Bromm; Street Supt./Engineer-JEO; Accountant-Ed Schroeder; Official Depository-Bank of Mead; Insurance Carrier-Inspro; Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper; 401k Administrator-Ameritas. The official posting of board meetings was approved. Howell appointed Feldhaus and Halbmaier to serve on the Common Facility Board.
Burneil Ecklund presented a request to remove trees and an old fence north of the dump to allow for better flow of water from his property. The board indicated that this project may be a future budgeted item.
Action was taken to approve a two year retainer with Edstrom, Bromm, Lindahl and Freeman-Caddy law firm; heard 2nd reading of Ord. 579 Service Deposit for Water Services and 2nd reading of Ord. 580 Service Deposit for Sewer Services; introduced, waived 3 readings and adopted Ord. 582 Participation in National Flood Insurance Program; and accepted the resignation of Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Brabec.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported election results, carpet cleaning and arrangements to attain future water/sewer rate study from Nebraska Rural Water.
MAINTENANCE REPORT: Brabec reported completion of concrete work on Elm St., sanding of streets, completion of placing Christmas decorations on street lights and engraving of tools.
The Christmas Party was set for January 25 at Woodcliff.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
The Village of Mead is taking applications for a Utility / Maintenance Superintendent. Applicants should have or be willing to attain certification as water operator and sanitary sewer certification.
Applications may be attained at the Village Office located at 312 South Vine Street, Mead, NE 68041 or by calling (402) 624-2495.
Application deadline is January 12, 2009.
MEAD HOSTS BASKETBALL TOURNEY DECEMBER 29 & 30
The Mead Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held at the Mead Jr - Sr High gym on Monday, December 29 & Tuesday, December 30.
COME AND SUPPORT MEAD ATHLETICS!
Mead Library News—December 2008 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
“Come little leaves said the wind one day
Come to the meadows with me and play,
Put on your dresses of red and gold;
For summer is past and the days grow cold.” By George Cooper
That poem came to me as I was doing this newsletter and watching it snow. It was one of many that we had to memorize in country school.
Spaghetti Feed: Our annual fundraiser will be held January 9th at the Mead High School commons during the Mead/Yutan basketball game. Again we will have the much appreciated help of the members of Mead Student Council. All members of the Library Board of Trustees and the Friends/Foundation members are asked to bring a pan of bars and help as needed. We have had a great response from the residents of Mead for this event and proceeds will go toward library improvements.
SANTA CLAUS: Santa will have been here and gone to deliver all of the toys to children everywhere and our thanks to all that participated. It is worth all of the effort to watch the young ones with their wide open eyes and sometimes tears.
Summer Reading: If you are interested in helping (or organizing) the summer reading program, please stop at the library and take a look at the tremendous amount of ideas that are in the BIG book we get from the Nebraska Library Commission. If any resident is in need of community service, this would be an excellent venue to accomplish this need. It is not a time consuming project and would only last the month of June and maybe into July. Please let me know as soon as possible as we have a meeting the end of February where we share ideas for the coming year.
Internet Use: As the days are colder and there is less activity outdoors, the use of the computers has risen. Anyone under 18 must have a permit signed by a parent or guardian to access the internet. Parents are asked to be vigilant in monitoring their children’s usage of the internet and please read the rules for computer and internet use.
New Materials:
Adult: Grace by Richard Paul Evans; The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck; Pretty Little Potholders (for someone who likes small quilting projects – very cute); Peoples Tribute to Paul Newman – lots of pictures; Skies Over Sweetwater by Julia Moberg (about flying); The Snowball by Warren Buffet; Worth Fighting For by John McCain; large print mysteries and many shelves full of great stories for the long cold month of January.
On Order: Home Another Way by Christa Parrish; The Private Patient and An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P. D. James; Woof! By Lee Montgomery (essays about various noteworthy dogs); The Independence of Miss Mary Bennett by Colleen McCullough (sequel to Pride and Prejudice); Coyote by Shreve Stockton and Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich (on sale on Jan 9th). We will be ordering more after Jan lst. If you have a title you would like to have in the library, please let me know.
Juvenile: We have put many titles on the shelf as we were donated children’s books in great condition.
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Casual Worship (spoken service, no music)
9:15 am Children’s Choir/Sunday School/Adult Forum
10:45 am Festive Worship (with music)
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Life Groups
ALMA LUTHERAN / ST. JAMES CATHOLIC ACTIVITY PLANNED
January 18 at 4:00 p.m. at Alma Lutheran Church, 219 W. Fifth St., there will be an ecumenical worship service in conjunction with St. James Catholic Church to kick off the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Chili dinner / dessert potluck will follow the service. All are welcome! Contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 if you have any questions.
Quick quips from kids!
TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America . .
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America?
CLASS: Maria.
TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell “crocodile?”
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L>
TEACHER: No, that’s wrong.
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it’s H to O.
Thank you, Terral Brabec, for your service as Utility / Maintenance Superintendent for the Village of Mead. Good luck on your future endeavors!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: Monday, January 26, 7:30 pm
Library Board: Saturday, January 3, 9:00 am
Fire & Rescue: Monday, January 12, 7:30 pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library & the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS
TUESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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