VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
April 2010
Volume 7, Issue 5
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING – March 23, 2010
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on March 23. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson.
Action was taken to amend the Agreement for Wastewater Operators through June 1 with the City of Wahoo and Wastewater Operator concern.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC MEETING – April 6, 2010
A Public Meeting was held April 6 at 7:01 p.m. at the Community Building. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson & Street Supt. Ogden. Guests present were John Tresak from Ameritas & approximately sixty residents & landowners.
Ogden provided information on costs to pave First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 and Pine St. Estimates for First St. were $250,000.00 for concrete 31’ wide with curb & gutter, $249,000.00 for asphalt 31’ wide with curb & gutter and $126,000.00 for asphalt as rural section, 24’ wide, for $126,000.00.
Discussion was held on paving all streets, cost to homeowners, and drainage concerns. It was agreed the board will seek CDBG funding in October following a drainage study and prioritizing of streets to pave.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – April 13, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 13 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Eddie Couch, Sabrena Harnish, Tim Laughlin, Nick Raver and Joel Konecky.
GUESTS:
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding CDBG funding. Eddie Couch requested displaying a “No Parking” sign along Elm St. between 4th and 5th Sts. Sabrena Harnish discussed no parking and fire pit issues. Nick Raver and Joel Konecky reported condition of the water while fighting a fire and sought repair of a water valve.
Action was taken to approve $75.00 for mudjacking at the depot, approved SENDD for CDBG Grant General Administration Professional Services, granted permission for Mead Community Group to place banners along Elm and Fourth Streets, and hired Adam Miller to strip/finish the floors at the Community Building. Resolution 10-09 - Mutual Finance Agreement between Fire Districts, Resolution 10-10 - Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Hazard Mitigation Plan, Ordinance 594 - Garbage Franchise with Quality Disposal and Ordinance 595 - Garbage Franchise with Waste Connections were adopted. First Reading of Ordinance 596 - Notice to Bidders and Ordinance 597 - Delinquent Utility Notice took place. The village will pay up to $250.00 to alter the steps at the depot due to safety concerns. Brenda Halbmaier and an Alma Lutheran Confirmation student will maintain the island flower bed for community service.
Reports were heard from the Clerk, Police, Planning Commission and Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, 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
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
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 High School Graduation
is scheduled for Saturday, May 15.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In February, the group sponsored an informative seminar on Internet Safety, presented by Teri Effle from the Lincoln Council on Alcohol and Drugs. The weather was not very cooperative, which negatively affected the turnout. Here are some hightlights of the great information Teri gave us that night:
Monitoring your child's technology usage is the key to health and safety.
Why should we monitor?
*Lots of cyber-bullying, kids being mean to kids online. Adults get into the act too.
*Personal information,like addresses or schedules posted on-line, where anyone can see.
*Internet is used as an excuse to not make friends in “real time”, like at school and in the neighborhood.
How do we help keep kids safe online?
*Search names and e-mails online
*Have computers in a room the whole family shares
*Consider limiting the amount of non-homework computer time
*Check internet caches (history of sights visited)
*Block unwanted web-sites
*www.netnanny.com
*Computer games can be networking opportunities as well
*Set RULES and LIMITS
Strategies for Kids
*Stop, Block, and Tell! Don't respond to a person cyber-bullying you, block the individual and tell a trusted adult.
*Keep personal information private.
*Google yourself, keep tabs on the number in the upper right corner. It should not drastically increase under nor mal conditions.
The MCG will now alternate monthly meetings between afternoon and evenings to allow greater group participation. Next meeting is Tuesday, May 11th, 1:00 pm in the library at Mead High School.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
MAY 13th
PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Panera Bread is delivered to Alma Lutheran Church on the second Saturday of the month as a Community Outreach Project. The bread, rolls and bagels are available on May 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the church basement. All are welcome to come and help themselves to these goodies.
NOT MANY SALES ON PET TAGS
As of April 20, 28 dog licenses and 1 cat license has been issued. All dogs and cats are to be licensed BY MAY 1. Come to the village office to purchase the tags. By doing so, documentation can be made that your pet is current on his rabies vaccination and if lost, we can locate the owner by way of the tag number. Cost is $5.00 intact, $3.00 neutered or spayed. Proof of current rabies vaccination is also required.
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, May 10, 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.
EASTER EGG HUNT A SUCCESS!
THANK YOU, Denise Patocka and Committee Members for spearheading the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mead on April 3. The children were very excited, the weather pleasant and the day fun filled.
Thanks again for your hard work at volunteering for this project for the children. Also thank you to everyone who contributed money and candy toward the event. A $50.00 Community Grant was once again awarded by Saunders County toward the Easter Egg Hunt.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
The Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt was a huge success. We had beautiful weather and over 100 participates hunting 2000 eggs and prizes! I am always filled with gratitude watching the parents and children of our community demonstrate respect, friendliness and excitement. I have received many compliments about the community and organization of our event. On behalf of the Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt committee, I would like to thank the following individuals or businesses on their generous donations.
Long Construction, Anne Swanson, Dr. Rawson,
Shelly Parsons, Todd Valley Farms, Country Store,
Mrs. Weiss and students, Inez Barrett, Kari Carritt*,
Jenny Carritt*, Sara Nicola*, Wahoo Civic Center,
Jerry, Staci* & Miranda Charles, Victoria Johnson, Moriah Nygren,
Lena, Ray & Nicole Huckeby, Margaret Johnson, Russell Armagost,
Mead Community Group, L & L Spreaders, April Hillstead,
Jeanette & Doug Johnson, Bank of Mead, Insulfoam,
Village of Mead, Mead Fire Department, Courtney Andersen,
The Cruz Family of Mead, Mead Public Library
Again, I have to give thanks to those people and businesses in the community that make it work so well, especially the Committee Members*. Every year we seek donations and appreciate the generosity from everyone. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please feel free to contact any of the committee members denoted with a * by their name. Thanks again for all that you do, we could not do it without you!
Respectfully,
Denise Patocka*
Chairman
DONATIONS NEEDED
The Mead Ball Association/Mead Days is requesting your donation. The Ball Association supports over 100 athletes through softball/baseball, basketball and volleyball. The Ball Association is also the proud sponsor of Mead Days, which is a weekend full of fun activities for all ages. Mark your calendars June 18-20. You can now register for sand volleyball, mud volleyball, beer pong and the fun run. Call Staci Charles 624-2061 or Dalene Selko 624-2255 (w) or 624-2137 (h).
Donations can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Cash or bingo items are welcomed.
A special thanks to Bank of Mead, Village of Mead, Saunders County, Todd Fick, Kent and Linda Sweet, Dick and Kay Pelster, AWS, Insulfoam, Mead Signs, Todd Valley Farms, Judy Rasmus, Big Rig and Zima Equipment for already making their donations.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL GAMES….The baseball and softball field will be busy starting games in April and run through June. Stop by and see your favorite team play. Several coaches have volunteered their time to help assist with softball and baseball this year.
Doug Patocka 8U Girls, Brian Streit 8U Girls, Mary Laughlin 12U Girls, Tim Hannan 18U Girls, PJ Nicola 8U Boys, Jason Swerczek 8U Boys, Tim Dickes 9/10 Boys and Jim Halbmaier 11/12 Boys. A special thanks to them as well as others who are assisting the coaches. The concessions stands will be operated under Alma Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Mead Library News 2010 April by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Happy Spring and the flowers have been gorgeous and I am looking forward to the lilacs.
Summer reading : I have one volunteer so far but I could use at least one more. We are meeting on Tues April 20th – probably in the morning. Please come if you would like to have some input in this program.
May is the time we attend the Scholastic book warehouse sale and we will we adding new elementary age titles. This is sponsored in part by the Spaghetti Feed fundraiser and other monies that the Friends/Foundation has accumulated. Donations are always welcome.
Graduation is coming!! The library will close at 12:00 on that day – May 15th.
Adult Materials: Michael Palmer – “The Last Surgeon”; Robert Parker – “Night and Day”, “Sea Change”, “Stranger in Paradise”, “Split Image”; John Sandford – “The Hanged Man’s Song”; James Patterson – “Cross” (first copy was lost), “Third Degree” and “Beach House” (older titles that I did not have); Janet Evonovich – “Hero at Large”; Joy Fielding – “The Wild Zone” and a new assortment of paper backs.
Juvenile Materials: Jeff Kinney - “The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary”; Tomi DePaola – “My Mother is So Smart”; Susan Meddaugh – “Martha Says It With Flowers” (Martha Speaksabout horses.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Newsletter April 2010
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
APRIL 2010
Volume 7, Issue 4
Special points of interest:
Planning Commission Member Needed
Garage Sale Day
Board of Trustees Meet
Clean Up Day
Church Activities
Easter Egg Hunt
Mead Community Group
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.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE MEAD COMMUNITY BLDG. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON PINE STREET AND FIRST STREET FROM SPRUCE STREET TO CO RD 10.
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10th
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 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 April 10th, 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.
WELCOME!
Steve Mayfield has been appointed to complete the term vacated by Brad Howell on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. Steve’s term expires December 14, 2010.
NEEDED:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to complete the three-year term that expires May, 2011, 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’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 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 23. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office (624-2495) to reserve tables (limit 2).
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 1, 2010
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 1 at 5:32 p.m. Present were Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson.
The resignation of Brad Howell was accepted. Raver was elected to serve as Temporary Chair.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 9, 2010
The Board of Trustees met March 9 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Temporary Chair Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Steve Mayfield, Irvie Hook, Marlene Vogt, Arvid Barr, Jay Spearman, Julie Ogden & Tim Laughlin.
Steve Mayfield was appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees. Mayfield took the Oath of Office. Raver was elected Chairperson.
GUESTS:
Irvie Hook presented a bid to apply hot mix asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10.
Street Supt. Julie Ogden prsented proposals to lay concrete or asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 & Pine St. Jay Spearman of Ameritas, discussed financing options. A Special Meeting will be held on April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Bldg.
REPORTS:
Maintenance/Utility Supt. Walling presented prices for a water fountain at the park & paint striper. It was noted a rope must be purchased for the flag pole at the park. Cutting of the sidewalk along Vine St. at Fifth St. was discussed. Walling was authorized to seek bids for removal, construction & electrical work at the well house.
Police Chief Carlson presented his monthly report & requested “no parking” signs.
Clerk Moline reported NDOR requirements, receipt of $100 scholarship for Clerk Institute & $50 grant for the Easter Egg Hunt from Saunders Co & receipt of Municipal Clerk certification.
Library agenda for the 3/6 meeting was reviewed.
Planning Commission minutes of the 2/22 meeting were reviewed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action was taken to appoint John Haag as Back up Operator for the wastewater plant, approved Resolution 10-06, LEOP Plan, approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo for mosquito spraying in 2010 & purchase of $50.00 gift certificate for Brad Howell. Police Chief Carlson was presented a $950.00/year wage increase.
Moline reported FEMA funding program for winter storms. No action was taken to approve a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation and amend the Agreement with the City of Wahoo for wastewater operators.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
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.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Holy Week and Easter Services
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship on April 8th.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, April 10. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
Inner Peace
If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
Then you are probably - THE FAMILY DOG
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.
The Mead Community Group along with area churches are so excited to bring WAIT Training to Mead, Nebraska!
WAIT Training (Why Am I Tempted?) is a national program presented by Shelly Donahue that promotes healthy abstinence. Shelly's message also includes:
*The effects of drugs and alcohol on teen decision making
*Teen character development and healthy relationships
*How to start over
*Assertiveness skills
*Why abstinence is the healthy choice
Shelly will be speaking to the junior and senior high students at Mead on Wednesday, April 14th.
Plan to attend the adult presentation on Tuesday evening, April 13th at 6:30 pm, Mead High School.
Parents, grandparents, youth workers, medical professionals, business leaders, educators, pastors and concerned citizens have an opportunity to hear Shelly's message too.
Partially funded by a federal grant through Region V Health Services
Mead Library News - March, 2010 by Vera Kuhr
Spring has sprung, the grass has appeared, I wonder what that white stuff is????
So much for poetry from a former history teacher of mine that had a great sense of humor. Let’s think of summer things to get us thinking warm thoughts.
Bake Sale – May 1st at 8:00 in conjunction with the Mead Garage sales. We would ask residents to help by supplying items for the bake sale (or a donation) and the monies will be used to provide enhanced services at the library.
Summer Reading – due to the absence of Pat Miller I am in need of a volunteer to help in getting a summer reading program started. Please call the library if you are interested. It does not take much time and we are in need of new ideas and parents that will take an interest in seeing that children attend.
Summer Retreat Garden – members Friends/Foundation are working hard to keep this area eye-catching. If you have a “green thumb” (it can be a pale green), we would appreciate any help you can give. We have several areas that need replanting as some plants have died out and others are in the wrong place. Please call the library, or better yet, stop in to look at this area. We could use a small picnic table and some type of seating for stopping and resting on a warm summer day.
Fines and Overdues – patrons who have an e mail address are asked to provide this to the library to better keep patrons advised of materials overdue.
New Materials - “Wishing for Tomorrow” (sequel to “A Little Princess”) by Hilary McKay, “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer, “Split Image” and “Stranger in Paradise” by Robert Parker, “The Wild Zone” by Joy Fielding, “The Healing Quilt” by Lauraine Snelling, “Songbird” by Lisa Swanson, “Big Girl” by Danielle Steel, “Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman, “Martha Speaks—Martha Says No Flowers” by Suisan Meddaugh and “Born Yesterday” by James Solheim.
MEAD EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Saturday, April 3
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Mead Fire Hall
Ages: 0-12
If rain or snow the hunt will be moved to the Fire Hall.
If you wish to donate cash or candy please contact Sara Nicola @ (402) 277-0073 (sara4nu@yahoo.com) or Denise Patocka @ (402) 443-6684 (dpatocka@windstream.net). Thanks!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, April 3, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, April 12, 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.
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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, 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
MEAD MESSENGER
APRIL 2010
Volume 7, Issue 4
Special points of interest:
Planning Commission Member Needed
Garage Sale Day
Board of Trustees Meet
Clean Up Day
Church Activities
Easter Egg Hunt
Mead Community Group
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.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE MEAD COMMUNITY BLDG. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON PINE STREET AND FIRST STREET FROM SPRUCE STREET TO CO RD 10.
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10th
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 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 April 10th, 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.
WELCOME!
Steve Mayfield has been appointed to complete the term vacated by Brad Howell on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. Steve’s term expires December 14, 2010.
NEEDED:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to complete the three-year term that expires May, 2011, 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’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 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 23. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office (624-2495) to reserve tables (limit 2).
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 1, 2010
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 1 at 5:32 p.m. Present were Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson.
The resignation of Brad Howell was accepted. Raver was elected to serve as Temporary Chair.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 9, 2010
The Board of Trustees met March 9 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Temporary Chair Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Steve Mayfield, Irvie Hook, Marlene Vogt, Arvid Barr, Jay Spearman, Julie Ogden & Tim Laughlin.
Steve Mayfield was appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees. Mayfield took the Oath of Office. Raver was elected Chairperson.
GUESTS:
Irvie Hook presented a bid to apply hot mix asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10.
Street Supt. Julie Ogden prsented proposals to lay concrete or asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 & Pine St. Jay Spearman of Ameritas, discussed financing options. A Special Meeting will be held on April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Bldg.
REPORTS:
Maintenance/Utility Supt. Walling presented prices for a water fountain at the park & paint striper. It was noted a rope must be purchased for the flag pole at the park. Cutting of the sidewalk along Vine St. at Fifth St. was discussed. Walling was authorized to seek bids for removal, construction & electrical work at the well house.
Police Chief Carlson presented his monthly report & requested “no parking” signs.
Clerk Moline reported NDOR requirements, receipt of $100 scholarship for Clerk Institute & $50 grant for the Easter Egg Hunt from Saunders Co & receipt of Municipal Clerk certification.
Library agenda for the 3/6 meeting was reviewed.
Planning Commission minutes of the 2/22 meeting were reviewed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action was taken to appoint John Haag as Back up Operator for the wastewater plant, approved Resolution 10-06, LEOP Plan, approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo for mosquito spraying in 2010 & purchase of $50.00 gift certificate for Brad Howell. Police Chief Carlson was presented a $950.00/year wage increase.
Moline reported FEMA funding program for winter storms. No action was taken to approve a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation and amend the Agreement with the City of Wahoo for wastewater operators.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
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.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Holy Week and Easter Services
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship on April 8th.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, April 10. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
Inner Peace
If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
Then you are probably - THE FAMILY DOG
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.
The Mead Community Group along with area churches are so excited to bring WAIT Training to Mead, Nebraska!
WAIT Training (Why Am I Tempted?) is a national program presented by Shelly Donahue that promotes healthy abstinence. Shelly's message also includes:
*The effects of drugs and alcohol on teen decision making
*Teen character development and healthy relationships
*How to start over
*Assertiveness skills
*Why abstinence is the healthy choice
Shelly will be speaking to the junior and senior high students at Mead on Wednesday, April 14th.
Plan to attend the adult presentation on Tuesday evening, April 13th at 6:30 pm, Mead High School.
Parents, grandparents, youth workers, medical professionals, business leaders, educators, pastors and concerned citizens have an opportunity to hear Shelly's message too.
Partially funded by a federal grant through Region V Health Services
Mead Library News - March, 2010 by Vera Kuhr
Spring has sprung, the grass has appeared, I wonder what that white stuff is????
So much for poetry from a former history teacher of mine that had a great sense of humor. Let’s think of summer things to get us thinking warm thoughts.
Bake Sale – May 1st at 8:00 in conjunction with the Mead Garage sales. We would ask residents to help by supplying items for the bake sale (or a donation) and the monies will be used to provide enhanced services at the library.
Summer Reading – due to the absence of Pat Miller I am in need of a volunteer to help in getting a summer reading program started. Please call the library if you are interested. It does not take much time and we are in need of new ideas and parents that will take an interest in seeing that children attend.
Summer Retreat Garden – members Friends/Foundation are working hard to keep this area eye-catching. If you have a “green thumb” (it can be a pale green), we would appreciate any help you can give. We have several areas that need replanting as some plants have died out and others are in the wrong place. Please call the library, or better yet, stop in to look at this area. We could use a small picnic table and some type of seating for stopping and resting on a warm summer day.
Fines and Overdues – patrons who have an e mail address are asked to provide this to the library to better keep patrons advised of materials overdue.
New Materials - “Wishing for Tomorrow” (sequel to “A Little Princess”) by Hilary McKay, “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer, “Split Image” and “Stranger in Paradise” by Robert Parker, “The Wild Zone” by Joy Fielding, “The Healing Quilt” by Lauraine Snelling, “Songbird” by Lisa Swanson, “Big Girl” by Danielle Steel, “Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman, “Martha Speaks—Martha Says No Flowers” by Suisan Meddaugh and “Born Yesterday” by James Solheim.
MEAD EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Saturday, April 3
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Mead Fire Hall
Ages: 0-12
If rain or snow the hunt will be moved to the Fire Hall.
If you wish to donate cash or candy please contact Sara Nicola @ (402) 277-0073 (sara4nu@yahoo.com) or Denise Patocka @ (402) 443-6684 (dpatocka@windstream.net). Thanks!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, April 3, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, April 12, 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.
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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, 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
Friday, February 19, 2010
Newsletter March 2010
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
MARCH 2010
Volume 7, Issue 3
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Feb. 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dennis Berry, Mike Coyle, Nick Raver, Rod Wimer, Rick Wielage, Terral Brabec, John Haag, Steve Mayfield and Brenda Halbmaier.
Brenda Halbmaier, representing the Library Board, addressed the Librarian’s review and discussed purchase of shelving for the library.
Action was taken to approve Resolution 10-03, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/18 & 19 during Mead Days at the park; Resolution 10-04, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/20 during Mead Days at the Community Bldg.; Special Permit to close streets during Mead Days 6/18 & 19; and Resolution 10-05 , Amend Employee Handbook.
REPORTS:
Utility/Maintenance Supt.: Tasks were addressed.
Police: The monthly report was presented.
Clerk: Reported was submission of an application for an energy grant for lighting and furnace/AC upgrades at the Community Bldg., meter maintenance needs, comp time report, and scheduled dates for Clerk Academy, Pet Clinic, Garage Sale Day and Clean Up Day.
Library: The Feb. 6 meeting agenda was reviewed.
Planning Commission: The minutes of the Jan. 25 meeting and Building Permit issued to David Deerson was reported.
The board entered executive session at 7:48 p.m. to hear a proposal for supervision from Jerry Carlson. The board returned to regular session at 8:11 p.m. Approval was granted for Carlson to offer support through supervision to Walling.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14
DOG and CAT VACCINATION CLINIC and LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 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. Available on the 10th will be vaccinations of rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets. Blood tests for heartworm will also be available.
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.
Mark Your Calendars . . .
Mead Garage Sale Day - Saturday, May 1, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
(please note change of time)
Mead Clean Up Day - Saturday, June 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mead Days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 18, 19 and 20
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
Mead Library News for 2010 February by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Through the years, I have been fortunate to have members of the Library Board of Trustees that were willing to give up an hour or two of their time each month for a meeting and additional time to help with library projects. This means alot and I can brag when we have meetings with other libraries. Visit a meeting and watch for an opening on the board.
Libraries are feeling the pinch of reduced funding. The more the library is used the more funds it can receive. Come in and see what we offer and bring your children. We are looking at getting new shelving for part of the elementary and teen section. The shelving has not been updated in many years and the books (size and amount) have outgrown this section. Please attend a Library Board Meeting (the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m.) if you have any ideas for funding this project or come in and visit anytime the library is open.
Fundraiser: Our Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated and a big thank you to the Mead Public Schools, Student Council, Maybelle Tweedy and the Mead Library and Friend/Foundation Boards for supplying the food and help in the kitchen. We look forward to purchasing some children’s books at the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale in the spring (whenever it comes).
We have received donations of videos and books and have been busy reviewing these articles and putting them on the shelf.
Easter is coming!!!! Look for dates for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Summer Reading is coming in June. Look for further notices as to dates and how the program will be run.
New Materials: “The Game On Diet”, “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Bloom; “Sudden Death” by Allison Brennen; “Play Dirty”, “Smoke Screen” and “The Witness” by Sandra Brown; “The Woman Next Door” by Barbara Delinsky; “Deadly Harvest”, “Deadly Night”, “Deadly Gift”, “The Death Dealer” and “Unhallowed Tide” by Heather Graham; “Blood Sins” by Kay Hooper; “Shutter Island” by Dennis Lehane (recently released movie); and 6 Sports books for elementary readers and many more. Come in and try a new author.
The library receives the following serials each month: “High Five”, “Your Big Backyard”, “Nebraskaland” and the “Wahoo Newspaper”. Others are brought in for patrons to take home and return at some date. These serials are weeded out at the end of each year (give or take a month or two).
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Lent, Holy Week and Easter Services
Lenten Services will be held every Wednesday beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a soup dinner followed by worship with the Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” at 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD FOOD BANK
The Community Food Bank is located at Alma Lutheran Church. If you are in need of food or limited paper products, please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for products. All transactions are kept confidential.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, March 13. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be March 11. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
DUMP HOURS CHANGE APRIL 1ST
WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
TREE BRANCHES, WEEDS, LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE THE ONLY ITEMS PERMITTED. ALL LOADS WILL BE CHECKED. THE DUMP IS OPEN TO MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY AT A CHARGE OF $2.00 PER LOAD, PAYABLE TO THE DUMPMASTER. ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE UNBAGGED.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, March 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, March 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, March 8, 7:30 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.
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
Thank you!
Thank you to Brad Howell for his many years of service on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. We appreciate your dedicated service to the citizens of Mead.
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Due to the resignation of Brad Howell, a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, for the term to expire December 14, 2010. Any qualified elector of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, desiring to fill said unexpired term by appointment should contact June Moline, Clerk of the Village of Mead Village Board of Trustees. Applications will be taken until Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
The 2010 Census Is Coming . . .
“Take 10” and Help the Village of Mead Get What it Needs for the Next 10 Years
In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses will receive a 2010 Census form by mail or hand delivery. The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we’ve evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country and our community for the next 10 years.
During Census 2000, the mail participation rate was 72 percent as of the April 2000 cut-off. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. For these and many other reasons, we must work to encourage everyone’s participation in the census.
Here’s what you should know about the 2010 Census:
It’s easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and nonrelatives.
It’s important. Census data are used to reapportion seats in Congress and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Information from the census helps determine locations for child-care and senior centers, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.
It’s safe. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
Finally, the most efficient way to respond to the 2010 Census is to complete the form as soon as it arrives and return it in the postage-paid return envelope. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take the count in person.
It is very important to communities that census forms are completed and returned as an accurate count of the local population helps to ensure that the Village of Mead receive their fair share of federal funding. This funding includes resources for services, such as health care, education, and roads.
Thank you for taking the time to complete and return your census form.
Who is the Mead Community Group and what do they do???
The Mead Community Group is a group of community members who gather together once a month and share a common interest in the health and welfare of the young people and their families in our community of Mead.
What do I have to do to join?
Simply show up at the meetings which have traditionally been held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the High School at 1:00 pm. (lasting approx. one hour) We have had some interest expressed in an evening meeting so we will be exploring the options of moving the meeting time.
What kind of a time commitment is required?
As much or as little as you are interested in investing. The group tries to sponsor a couple events a year and at those times there is a little more work to be done. If you are curious, come visit, you have nothing to lose. You may enjoy yourself, and working to create a healthier community is sure to make you feel good.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 9th 1:00 pm Mead High School Library
Questions? Contact Angie Johnson at 443-1144 or majohnson@microlnk.com or Amy Reynoldson at areynoldson@rpc.region5systems.net
Mead Messenger
MARCH 2010
Volume 7, Issue 3
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Feb. 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dennis Berry, Mike Coyle, Nick Raver, Rod Wimer, Rick Wielage, Terral Brabec, John Haag, Steve Mayfield and Brenda Halbmaier.
Brenda Halbmaier, representing the Library Board, addressed the Librarian’s review and discussed purchase of shelving for the library.
Action was taken to approve Resolution 10-03, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/18 & 19 during Mead Days at the park; Resolution 10-04, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/20 during Mead Days at the Community Bldg.; Special Permit to close streets during Mead Days 6/18 & 19; and Resolution 10-05 , Amend Employee Handbook.
REPORTS:
Utility/Maintenance Supt.: Tasks were addressed.
Police: The monthly report was presented.
Clerk: Reported was submission of an application for an energy grant for lighting and furnace/AC upgrades at the Community Bldg., meter maintenance needs, comp time report, and scheduled dates for Clerk Academy, Pet Clinic, Garage Sale Day and Clean Up Day.
Library: The Feb. 6 meeting agenda was reviewed.
Planning Commission: The minutes of the Jan. 25 meeting and Building Permit issued to David Deerson was reported.
The board entered executive session at 7:48 p.m. to hear a proposal for supervision from Jerry Carlson. The board returned to regular session at 8:11 p.m. Approval was granted for Carlson to offer support through supervision to Walling.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14
DOG and CAT VACCINATION CLINIC and LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 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. Available on the 10th will be vaccinations of rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets. Blood tests for heartworm will also be available.
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.
Mark Your Calendars . . .
Mead Garage Sale Day - Saturday, May 1, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
(please note change of time)
Mead Clean Up Day - Saturday, June 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mead Days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 18, 19 and 20
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
Mead Library News for 2010 February by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Through the years, I have been fortunate to have members of the Library Board of Trustees that were willing to give up an hour or two of their time each month for a meeting and additional time to help with library projects. This means alot and I can brag when we have meetings with other libraries. Visit a meeting and watch for an opening on the board.
Libraries are feeling the pinch of reduced funding. The more the library is used the more funds it can receive. Come in and see what we offer and bring your children. We are looking at getting new shelving for part of the elementary and teen section. The shelving has not been updated in many years and the books (size and amount) have outgrown this section. Please attend a Library Board Meeting (the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m.) if you have any ideas for funding this project or come in and visit anytime the library is open.
Fundraiser: Our Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated and a big thank you to the Mead Public Schools, Student Council, Maybelle Tweedy and the Mead Library and Friend/Foundation Boards for supplying the food and help in the kitchen. We look forward to purchasing some children’s books at the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale in the spring (whenever it comes).
We have received donations of videos and books and have been busy reviewing these articles and putting them on the shelf.
Easter is coming!!!! Look for dates for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Summer Reading is coming in June. Look for further notices as to dates and how the program will be run.
New Materials: “The Game On Diet”, “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Bloom; “Sudden Death” by Allison Brennen; “Play Dirty”, “Smoke Screen” and “The Witness” by Sandra Brown; “The Woman Next Door” by Barbara Delinsky; “Deadly Harvest”, “Deadly Night”, “Deadly Gift”, “The Death Dealer” and “Unhallowed Tide” by Heather Graham; “Blood Sins” by Kay Hooper; “Shutter Island” by Dennis Lehane (recently released movie); and 6 Sports books for elementary readers and many more. Come in and try a new author.
The library receives the following serials each month: “High Five”, “Your Big Backyard”, “Nebraskaland” and the “Wahoo Newspaper”. Others are brought in for patrons to take home and return at some date. These serials are weeded out at the end of each year (give or take a month or two).
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Lent, Holy Week and Easter Services
Lenten Services will be held every Wednesday beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a soup dinner followed by worship with the Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” at 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD FOOD BANK
The Community Food Bank is located at Alma Lutheran Church. If you are in need of food or limited paper products, please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for products. All transactions are kept confidential.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, March 13. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be March 11. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
DUMP HOURS CHANGE APRIL 1ST
WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
TREE BRANCHES, WEEDS, LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE THE ONLY ITEMS PERMITTED. ALL LOADS WILL BE CHECKED. THE DUMP IS OPEN TO MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY AT A CHARGE OF $2.00 PER LOAD, PAYABLE TO THE DUMPMASTER. ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE UNBAGGED.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, March 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, March 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, March 8, 7:30 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.
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
Thank you!
Thank you to Brad Howell for his many years of service on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. We appreciate your dedicated service to the citizens of Mead.
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Due to the resignation of Brad Howell, a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, for the term to expire December 14, 2010. Any qualified elector of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, desiring to fill said unexpired term by appointment should contact June Moline, Clerk of the Village of Mead Village Board of Trustees. Applications will be taken until Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
The 2010 Census Is Coming . . .
“Take 10” and Help the Village of Mead Get What it Needs for the Next 10 Years
In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses will receive a 2010 Census form by mail or hand delivery. The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we’ve evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country and our community for the next 10 years.
During Census 2000, the mail participation rate was 72 percent as of the April 2000 cut-off. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. For these and many other reasons, we must work to encourage everyone’s participation in the census.
Here’s what you should know about the 2010 Census:
It’s easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and nonrelatives.
It’s important. Census data are used to reapportion seats in Congress and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Information from the census helps determine locations for child-care and senior centers, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.
It’s safe. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
Finally, the most efficient way to respond to the 2010 Census is to complete the form as soon as it arrives and return it in the postage-paid return envelope. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take the count in person.
It is very important to communities that census forms are completed and returned as an accurate count of the local population helps to ensure that the Village of Mead receive their fair share of federal funding. This funding includes resources for services, such as health care, education, and roads.
Thank you for taking the time to complete and return your census form.
Who is the Mead Community Group and what do they do???
The Mead Community Group is a group of community members who gather together once a month and share a common interest in the health and welfare of the young people and their families in our community of Mead.
What do I have to do to join?
Simply show up at the meetings which have traditionally been held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the High School at 1:00 pm. (lasting approx. one hour) We have had some interest expressed in an evening meeting so we will be exploring the options of moving the meeting time.
What kind of a time commitment is required?
As much or as little as you are interested in investing. The group tries to sponsor a couple events a year and at those times there is a little more work to be done. If you are curious, come visit, you have nothing to lose. You may enjoy yourself, and working to create a healthier community is sure to make you feel good.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 9th 1:00 pm Mead High School Library
Questions? Contact Angie Johnson at 443-1144 or majohnson@microlnk.com or Amy Reynoldson at areynoldson@rpc.region5systems.net
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Newsletter February 2010
Mead Messenger
February 2010 Volume 6, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on 12/28/09 at 1:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell & Trustees Halbmaier & Raver. Absent were Feldhaus & Swanson. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Purpose of the meeting was to review the Employee Handbook. Changes will be recommended at the 1/12 regular meeting.
Action was taken to require all village employees to punch a time-clock & have pay calculated on an hourly basis.
The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present were Scott Selko & Nick Raver.
Selko presented information on the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc.
Action was taken to approve membership & appoint Selko to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc., hired City of Wahoo as Interim Operator of the wastewater treatment plant, adopted Res. 10-02, Amend Employee Handbook & $.50 hour wage increase to Clerk Moline.
Walling reported snowplow repairs, maintenance of the water tower & plans for snow removal at street intersections. Carlson presented the monthly police report. Moline reported resident concerns. The 2009 Building Permit Report was reviewed. The minutes of the 1/9 Library Board were presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
A public hearing of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:11 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present was Scott Selko.
Action was taken to approve Res. 10-01, One and Six Year Street Plan.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE
There have been numerous sightings and complaints of dogs running at large within the village. Please be aware that village ordinance calls for all dogs to be confined on private property or on leash when off of private property.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Feb. 9. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Feb. 8, 7:30 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.
Mead Library News 2010 January by Vera Kuhr
Weather permitting, we will have had our annual Fund Raiser – a spaghetti feed at the Malcolm Basketball game. Thanks in advance for your participation.
We have two new members on our Library Board of Trustees – Mary Mayfield and Denise Patocka. The monthly meeting is open to the public and is held at the library on the first Sat of the month at 8:00 a.m. (note the new time). It is difficult to work around everyone’s schedule and this time was the one that fit the best. It is more conducive to an open meeting if we meet when the library is closed to better accommodate visitors.
If you have any DVD’s that you are no longer watching, please donate them to the library. Our collection is in need of some new titles. Thanks!!!
Mead patrons are reading: “June Bug” by Chris Fabry (really well received); Louis L’Amour; Michael Connelly; James Patterson; Hascal Giles; Jack Higgens; James Michener; John Saul; Rosamunde Pilcher; Ken Follett; J. K. Rowling; Jeffrey Deaver; Susan Wiggs; Stuart Woods; Danielle Steel; Lawana Blackwell; Stacie Peterson; and more.
Children books that are popular now are ones about snow – imagine that.
Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
SWANSON RECEIVES MEDAL
On January 19, Dick Swanson received the Navy Marine Corps medal for his life-saving actions in 1943 after the sinking of the troop ship, USS Dorchester. Dick was recommended for this medal at that time, but it somehow fell through the cracks until now. It was presented by Governor Heineman in his office at the Nebraska State Capitol. Congratulations, Dick!
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY SET
Please note that the Annual Dog and Cat Vaccination and License Day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 10 from 1:30—3:00 P.M. at the Mead Community Building
Dr. Dobesh will be available to give your pet shots and provide products to purchase for heartworm and fleas and ticks. Blood draw for heartworm is also available.
You may also purchase your annual tags for your dogs and cats on that day. Pet licenses are due May 1.
Have we had enough snow yet?
Thank you to everyone who helped move snow in some large or small capacity so far this winter. Special thanks to Terry and Adam Miller for their dedication during the holiday season while substituting for Keith.
We’ve had a memorable, snow filled winter so far. And to think we were so happy with the nice weather we’d received in November following a wet October. Personally, I can’t wait to mow my lawn!
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on February 13 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S CLUB
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be February 11, with the program to be announced.
Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ALMA CELEBRATING 140 YEARS
Alma Lutheran is celebrating 140 years in ministry. The actual anniversary date is January 5, 1870 which was founded by Swedish homesteaders. Plan to attend several planned events throughout the year to help Alma celebrate!
Events planned throughout the year are:
Swedish pancake supper, February 14 at 5 p.m.
Participation in Mead Days parade, June 19
Confirmation class reunion, June 20 at 5 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, July 18 at 5 p.m.
Smorgasbord, December 5 at 5 p.m.
Juelotta, Christmas Day at 6 a.m., serving egg coffee and rusks (similar to biscotti)
Swedish Pancake Feed
Abel Skiver Dinner
Alma Lutheran Church
Sunday, February 14
5:00 p.m.
A historical skit will be performed that evening about the founding of Alma Lutheran Church 140 years ago.
In Preparation of Easter at Alma . . .
Ash Wednesday Worship Service will be held Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
The Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” will begin February 24 serving soup at 6:00 p.m., followed by worship at 7:00 p.m.
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
February 2010 Volume 6, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on 12/28/09 at 1:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell & Trustees Halbmaier & Raver. Absent were Feldhaus & Swanson. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Purpose of the meeting was to review the Employee Handbook. Changes will be recommended at the 1/12 regular meeting.
Action was taken to require all village employees to punch a time-clock & have pay calculated on an hourly basis.
The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present were Scott Selko & Nick Raver.
Selko presented information on the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc.
Action was taken to approve membership & appoint Selko to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc., hired City of Wahoo as Interim Operator of the wastewater treatment plant, adopted Res. 10-02, Amend Employee Handbook & $.50 hour wage increase to Clerk Moline.
Walling reported snowplow repairs, maintenance of the water tower & plans for snow removal at street intersections. Carlson presented the monthly police report. Moline reported resident concerns. The 2009 Building Permit Report was reviewed. The minutes of the 1/9 Library Board were presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
A public hearing of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:11 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present was Scott Selko.
Action was taken to approve Res. 10-01, One and Six Year Street Plan.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE
There have been numerous sightings and complaints of dogs running at large within the village. Please be aware that village ordinance calls for all dogs to be confined on private property or on leash when off of private property.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Feb. 9. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Feb. 8, 7:30 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.
Mead Library News 2010 January by Vera Kuhr
Weather permitting, we will have had our annual Fund Raiser – a spaghetti feed at the Malcolm Basketball game. Thanks in advance for your participation.
We have two new members on our Library Board of Trustees – Mary Mayfield and Denise Patocka. The monthly meeting is open to the public and is held at the library on the first Sat of the month at 8:00 a.m. (note the new time). It is difficult to work around everyone’s schedule and this time was the one that fit the best. It is more conducive to an open meeting if we meet when the library is closed to better accommodate visitors.
If you have any DVD’s that you are no longer watching, please donate them to the library. Our collection is in need of some new titles. Thanks!!!
Mead patrons are reading: “June Bug” by Chris Fabry (really well received); Louis L’Amour; Michael Connelly; James Patterson; Hascal Giles; Jack Higgens; James Michener; John Saul; Rosamunde Pilcher; Ken Follett; J. K. Rowling; Jeffrey Deaver; Susan Wiggs; Stuart Woods; Danielle Steel; Lawana Blackwell; Stacie Peterson; and more.
Children books that are popular now are ones about snow – imagine that.
Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
SWANSON RECEIVES MEDAL
On January 19, Dick Swanson received the Navy Marine Corps medal for his life-saving actions in 1943 after the sinking of the troop ship, USS Dorchester. Dick was recommended for this medal at that time, but it somehow fell through the cracks until now. It was presented by Governor Heineman in his office at the Nebraska State Capitol. Congratulations, Dick!
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY SET
Please note that the Annual Dog and Cat Vaccination and License Day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 10 from 1:30—3:00 P.M. at the Mead Community Building
Dr. Dobesh will be available to give your pet shots and provide products to purchase for heartworm and fleas and ticks. Blood draw for heartworm is also available.
You may also purchase your annual tags for your dogs and cats on that day. Pet licenses are due May 1.
Have we had enough snow yet?
Thank you to everyone who helped move snow in some large or small capacity so far this winter. Special thanks to Terry and Adam Miller for their dedication during the holiday season while substituting for Keith.
We’ve had a memorable, snow filled winter so far. And to think we were so happy with the nice weather we’d received in November following a wet October. Personally, I can’t wait to mow my lawn!
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on February 13 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S CLUB
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be February 11, with the program to be announced.
Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ALMA CELEBRATING 140 YEARS
Alma Lutheran is celebrating 140 years in ministry. The actual anniversary date is January 5, 1870 which was founded by Swedish homesteaders. Plan to attend several planned events throughout the year to help Alma celebrate!
Events planned throughout the year are:
Swedish pancake supper, February 14 at 5 p.m.
Participation in Mead Days parade, June 19
Confirmation class reunion, June 20 at 5 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, July 18 at 5 p.m.
Smorgasbord, December 5 at 5 p.m.
Juelotta, Christmas Day at 6 a.m., serving egg coffee and rusks (similar to biscotti)
Swedish Pancake Feed
Abel Skiver Dinner
Alma Lutheran Church
Sunday, February 14
5:00 p.m.
A historical skit will be performed that evening about the founding of Alma Lutheran Church 140 years ago.
In Preparation of Easter at Alma . . .
Ash Wednesday Worship Service will be held Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
The Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” will begin February 24 serving soup at 6:00 p.m., followed by worship at 7:00 p.m.
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
Friday, December 18, 2009
Newsletter January 2010
Mead Messenger
Village of Mead
Volume 6, Issue 1
JANUARY 2010
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Bill Thorson, Chuck Policky & Tim Laughlin.
Reorganization of the board took place. Howell was re-elected Chairperson.
The board entered executive session at 5:33 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The board returned to regular session at 5:59 p.m.
The following appointments were approved: Police Chief-Jerry Carlson, Clerk/Treasurer-June Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt.-Keith Walling, Librarian-Vera Kuhr, Attorney-Curt Bromm, Engineer/Street Supt.-JEO, Insurance Carrier-Inspro, Accountant-Ed Schroeder, Official Depository-Bank of Mead, Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper. Appointments to boards were: Common Facility Board-Feldhaus & Halbmaier; Municipal Board of Health-Howell, Police Chief Carlson & Mary Miller; Board of Adjustment-Howell, Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Steve Mayfield.
GUESTS:
Bill Thorson presented an amended bid for replacement of windows & doors at the Community Bldg. The bid of $1300.00 was accepted. Bid was $200.00 less than original submission.
Chuck Policky requested snow removal of Oak St. past his business.
Tim Laughlin introduced himself as a surveyor with Kirkham-Michael.
Minutes from the Planning Commission Nov. 23 Regular Meeting & Nov. 7 Library Meeting were accepted.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported delinquent utility accounts, furnace repairs at the Community Bldg. & requested repair of water meters.
The following action was approved: Granted permission for Walling to take comp time hours during Dec. & Jan., wrote off utility accounts of #2775, #0950 & #1655; introduced, waived three readings & approved Ord. 593, Floodplain Map. A wage increase of $.50 per hour & $500.00 savings bond was approved for Librarian Kuhr.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
The Village Office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
Please mail in your water/sewer payment, deliver to the drop box (located outdoors by the front door of the office) or leave at the Bank of Mead.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Special points of interest:
Library News
Fire Dept. hosts Santa Claus
Mead Food Pantry
Church Services
Alma’s 140th Birthday Party!
Mead Community Group
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on January 9 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD HOSTS HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DECEMBER 29 & 30
The Mead Varsity Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held at the Mead Jr - Sr High gym on Tuesday, December 29 & Wednesday, December 30. The Varsity Girls Basketball Team will play regular scheduled games prior to the tournament each day. Come and support MEAD ATHLETICS!
Mead Library News - December 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Mead Public Library - December 2009 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Library Staff and Board of Trustees!
SANTA!!!!!! We were blessed to have Santa stop and visit on the 17th. The crowd was small but enjoyable. We even had two dogs show up.
Overdues: Please check if you have overdue books. We would like to have all materials due returned by the 1st of the year as we will start NOT keeping track of each individual number on the materials.
The library will be closed Christmas Eve, the 26th and New Years Eve. We will be open on January 2.
Adult Materials: “Things Left Unspoken” by Eva Marie Everson; “The Frontiersman’s Daughter” by Laura Frantz; “June Bug” by Chris Fabry; “The Sheep of His Hand” by Suzanne Tietjen; “The Christmas Sweater” by Glenn Beck; “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin; “Get the Most from Your Digital Camera” by Simon Joinson; “The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt” by Laurie Aaron Hird (letters from 1920’s farm wives and 111 quilt blocks they inspired); “The Other Side of Night” by Daniel Allen Butler (about the Titanic disaster); “Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton; “Peaceable Kingdom Lost” by Kevin Kenny (recount of the first settlers); “The Perfect Couple” by Brenda Novak; “The Traveling Pomegranates” by Sue Monk Kidd; “Whispered Lies” by Sherrilyn Kenyou; the new title by Dan Brown (checked out); the new title by Danielle Steel - ”Southern Lights” (checked out); and many more of tried and true authors with more on order.
Juvenile: “Puffing” by Margaret Wild; “Dear Polar Bear” by Barry Ablett; “Yap and Hap Go to Wee Care Catering School” by Pat Nekola; and “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson.
New DVD’s: Star Trek; Field of Dreams; The International; and Appaloosa.
THANKS! A special thank you to members of the Mead Fire Department for sponsoring Santa’s visit to the students of Mead Public School and children at the Mead Public Library.
Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Jan. 12. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Jan. 11, 7:30 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.
MEAD FOOD PANTRY
If you are in need of food products, please be aware that help is available through the Mead Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located at Alma Lutheran Church. Please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for pick up. All transactions are kept private.
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
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
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
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 Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Alma Lutheran Christmas Schedule
Dec. 24 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec. 25 - 9:00 am Christmas Day Service with Communion
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran’s 140th Year Celebration
Alma’s celebrating 140 years in the ministry! Join us for our birthday party on January 9th, 1:40 - 5:00 p.m.
The bell will be ringing 140 times to begin the days activities at 1:40 p.m. Come, celebrate!
Mead Community Group
Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Happy New Year! And you know what that means, have you got your New Year’s Resolutions made? How long will you stick with them this year? Or have you thrown up the white flag already and given up completely on making resolutions? There are some specific things you can do to guarantee you and your family will be more successful this year. Follow these tips from the experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center:
Make your goals specific and write them down.
Break your goal down into manageable steps.
Don’t wait for the motivation to change, take action and the inspiration will follow.
Mistakes are opportunities for learning.
Tell someone about your resolutions, they will help keep you accountable.
Add a spiritual dimension to your goals.
Good Luck with your New Year’s Resolutions. The MCG supports you in all your efforts to raise happy, healthy children! Working together we can’t help but succeed!
The Mead Community Group is in need of greater community involvement. If you feel strongly that our mission is important please find a way to show your support, either by attending our monthly meetings or by e-mailing suggestions. Our group is in danger of dissolving if we don’t have some additional help, funding is available but personal involvement is waning. Thank you for your consideration.
Village of Mead
Volume 6, Issue 1
JANUARY 2010
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Bill Thorson, Chuck Policky & Tim Laughlin.
Reorganization of the board took place. Howell was re-elected Chairperson.
The board entered executive session at 5:33 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The board returned to regular session at 5:59 p.m.
The following appointments were approved: Police Chief-Jerry Carlson, Clerk/Treasurer-June Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt.-Keith Walling, Librarian-Vera Kuhr, Attorney-Curt Bromm, Engineer/Street Supt.-JEO, Insurance Carrier-Inspro, Accountant-Ed Schroeder, Official Depository-Bank of Mead, Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper. Appointments to boards were: Common Facility Board-Feldhaus & Halbmaier; Municipal Board of Health-Howell, Police Chief Carlson & Mary Miller; Board of Adjustment-Howell, Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Steve Mayfield.
GUESTS:
Bill Thorson presented an amended bid for replacement of windows & doors at the Community Bldg. The bid of $1300.00 was accepted. Bid was $200.00 less than original submission.
Chuck Policky requested snow removal of Oak St. past his business.
Tim Laughlin introduced himself as a surveyor with Kirkham-Michael.
Minutes from the Planning Commission Nov. 23 Regular Meeting & Nov. 7 Library Meeting were accepted.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported delinquent utility accounts, furnace repairs at the Community Bldg. & requested repair of water meters.
The following action was approved: Granted permission for Walling to take comp time hours during Dec. & Jan., wrote off utility accounts of #2775, #0950 & #1655; introduced, waived three readings & approved Ord. 593, Floodplain Map. A wage increase of $.50 per hour & $500.00 savings bond was approved for Librarian Kuhr.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
The Village Office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
Please mail in your water/sewer payment, deliver to the drop box (located outdoors by the front door of the office) or leave at the Bank of Mead.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Special points of interest:
Library News
Fire Dept. hosts Santa Claus
Mead Food Pantry
Church Services
Alma’s 140th Birthday Party!
Mead Community Group
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on January 9 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD HOSTS HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DECEMBER 29 & 30
The Mead Varsity Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held at the Mead Jr - Sr High gym on Tuesday, December 29 & Wednesday, December 30. The Varsity Girls Basketball Team will play regular scheduled games prior to the tournament each day. Come and support MEAD ATHLETICS!
Mead Library News - December 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Mead Public Library - December 2009 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Library Staff and Board of Trustees!
SANTA!!!!!! We were blessed to have Santa stop and visit on the 17th. The crowd was small but enjoyable. We even had two dogs show up.
Overdues: Please check if you have overdue books. We would like to have all materials due returned by the 1st of the year as we will start NOT keeping track of each individual number on the materials.
The library will be closed Christmas Eve, the 26th and New Years Eve. We will be open on January 2.
Adult Materials: “Things Left Unspoken” by Eva Marie Everson; “The Frontiersman’s Daughter” by Laura Frantz; “June Bug” by Chris Fabry; “The Sheep of His Hand” by Suzanne Tietjen; “The Christmas Sweater” by Glenn Beck; “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin; “Get the Most from Your Digital Camera” by Simon Joinson; “The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt” by Laurie Aaron Hird (letters from 1920’s farm wives and 111 quilt blocks they inspired); “The Other Side of Night” by Daniel Allen Butler (about the Titanic disaster); “Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton; “Peaceable Kingdom Lost” by Kevin Kenny (recount of the first settlers); “The Perfect Couple” by Brenda Novak; “The Traveling Pomegranates” by Sue Monk Kidd; “Whispered Lies” by Sherrilyn Kenyou; the new title by Dan Brown (checked out); the new title by Danielle Steel - ”Southern Lights” (checked out); and many more of tried and true authors with more on order.
Juvenile: “Puffing” by Margaret Wild; “Dear Polar Bear” by Barry Ablett; “Yap and Hap Go to Wee Care Catering School” by Pat Nekola; and “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson.
New DVD’s: Star Trek; Field of Dreams; The International; and Appaloosa.
THANKS! A special thank you to members of the Mead Fire Department for sponsoring Santa’s visit to the students of Mead Public School and children at the Mead Public Library.
Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Jan. 12. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Jan. 11, 7:30 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.
MEAD FOOD PANTRY
If you are in need of food products, please be aware that help is available through the Mead Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located at Alma Lutheran Church. Please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for pick up. All transactions are kept private.
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
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
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
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 Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Alma Lutheran Christmas Schedule
Dec. 24 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec. 25 - 9:00 am Christmas Day Service with Communion
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran’s 140th Year Celebration
Alma’s celebrating 140 years in the ministry! Join us for our birthday party on January 9th, 1:40 - 5:00 p.m.
The bell will be ringing 140 times to begin the days activities at 1:40 p.m. Come, celebrate!
Mead Community Group
Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Happy New Year! And you know what that means, have you got your New Year’s Resolutions made? How long will you stick with them this year? Or have you thrown up the white flag already and given up completely on making resolutions? There are some specific things you can do to guarantee you and your family will be more successful this year. Follow these tips from the experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center:
Make your goals specific and write them down.
Break your goal down into manageable steps.
Don’t wait for the motivation to change, take action and the inspiration will follow.
Mistakes are opportunities for learning.
Tell someone about your resolutions, they will help keep you accountable.
Add a spiritual dimension to your goals.
Good Luck with your New Year’s Resolutions. The MCG supports you in all your efforts to raise happy, healthy children! Working together we can’t help but succeed!
The Mead Community Group is in need of greater community involvement. If you feel strongly that our mission is important please find a way to show your support, either by attending our monthly meetings or by e-mailing suggestions. Our group is in danger of dissolving if we don’t have some additional help, funding is available but personal involvement is waning. Thank you for your consideration.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Newsletter December 2009
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
Volume 5, Issue 12
DECEMBER 2009
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Nov. 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell and Trustees Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Absent was Trustee Feldhaus. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Approval was granted for Res. 09-15 Special Designated Liquor License to Stardust Bar and Grill for a wedding reception, hosted by Ronald Novak on 11/21; Res. 09-16 Special Designated Liquor License to C & J Country Store for a 40th Wedding Anniversary private party on 11/22, hosted by Brenda Halbmaier; and pay an additional $136.00 for a life insurance annual premium payment for Keith Walling. The Christmas party was discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Nov. 10, 2009 at the Village Office. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell and Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utility/Maintenance Supt. Walling. Guests present were Ed Schroeder and John Trouba.
Accountant, Ed Schroeder, presented the audit for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2009.
The board entered a public hearing at 6:36 p.m. SENDD Representative, John Trouba, presented the process to apply for CDBG funds. The hearing adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Action was taken to approve Res. 09-17, authorizing chief executive office to sign an application for CDBG funds and Res. 09-16, stop signs at the intersection of Sixth & Elm Sts. Ed Ruhe was hired as the dumpmaster at $8.00 per hour. Christmas Party was set for Jan. 9, 2010. Required fencing surrounding swimming pools, building tear down & library cleaning were addressed.
Walling reported on water leak repair, drainage work along N. Elm St. & hydrant replacement. Moline reported a delinquent account & need for dog kennel. The Police Report & Planning Commission & Library Minutes were reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
SANTA ARRIVES
DECEMBER 17
Santa Claus will be making his annual stop in Mead on Thursday, December 17. 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.
STOP!
Please come to a full stop at all stop signs! Stop signs have been erected for drivers headed east and west at the intersection of Sixth and Elm Streets.
DUMPMASTER . . .
Thank you to Chris Kavan for his dedicated service as Dumpmaster for the past three years.
Ed Ruhe has been hired as his replacement to begin December 5.
Winter dump hours are the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You are encouraged to deliver your leaves and tree branches to the dump early in the day as dump hours will depend on weather conditions. Thank you for your cooperation.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Dec. 8. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Dec. 14, 7:30 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.
MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP
The Mead Community Group wishes you Happy Holidays!
We would like to thank everyone in the village that participated in our recent survey. The lucky winners of the two $100 gift cards are Julie Hansen and Linda Barr! The survey results have given us much to be thankful for and some knowledge of areas where we can seek improvement as a community. The questions primarily centered around the views that adults hold about teen drinking, smoking, and gambling. As a group we are interested in promoting all types of healthy behavior and we certainly do not want to get hung up on pointing the finger at just one or two negative issues, but the fact is Nebraska leads the nation in teen binge drinking and driving under the influence. This is why we are particularly interested in educating in these areas. The problem may or may not be as pronounced in our community, but it would be plain negligence if we assumed it did not exist. If the topics make you uncomfortable perhaps that is an indication that some self inspection would be beneficial.
The good news is that 94% of respondents did not feel it is acceptable to ever provide alcohol to a teen . Interestingly, 46% responded that they thought other adults may think it is okay. There are a number of reasons why teens should not drink alcohol. These include impaired brain development, impulsivity, and an increased risk of alcoholism. A large percentage of respondents (88%) felt that tobacco use by teens in our community was a problem and 85% felt that alcohol use was an issue. On the positive side, only 43% felt that there were issues with other drugs besides marijuana. One disturbing statistic was that 77% felt that marijuana was safer to use than alcohol. 85% of respondents did not believe there was a connection between family history of alcohol use and teen usage. Perhaps that question was asked in a confusing way or this may be an area where we could benefit from some education. 94% felt that parents need to be more active in dealing with substance abuse issues and 67% believed schools should get more involved. 63% did not feel that the community had enough drug prevention services.
The questions related to gambling showed that individuals clearly understand that gambling by teens is not a healthy past time. Statistics show that gambling is considered high risk behavior that often is indicative of other risky behaviors, such as sex; so these results are very encouraging.
You may view the complete survey results at www.saunderscounty.ne.org.
Again, we thank you for taking the time to provide us with important information and feedback. We are always open to your comments and suggestions. Be safe and have a healthy holiday!
Reminder . . .
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 4 with Johnson County at home. The Junior High boys began their season on Tuesday, November 17 against Omaha Christian Academy . The Junior High girls have their first game with Prague on Thursday, January 7. GOOD LUCK, GO RAIDERS!
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
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.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Christmas Schedule
Dec. 24 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec. 25 - 9:00 am Christmas Day Service with Communion
Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store or under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends. - Cindy Lew
MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees and Employees!
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES
As winter weather approaches, Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St.), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day. All vehicles must be removed promptly from the designated “Snow Emergency Route” that is marked by signs.
On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.
Ordinance 494 stipulates that no motor vehicle shall be parked continuously upon any street in the Village for more than 48 hours.
Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
Please help out by following these guidelines during the winter months.
Mead Library News—November 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Happy Thanksgiving and a note to remember: All calories are removed from pumpkin pie and whipped topping on this day!
A note for all preschool children: Santa Claus is coming on Thursday, December 17th at 10:30. We are working on getting a celebrity to read a story to await the “great one”. Bring your cameras!!!!!
As you are all aware, the libraries in Saunders County have one library card that is used for all libraries. We are going through our data bases and find duplicate numbers for some users. Please check your cards and, if you have more than one, choose the library that you use the most and keep this number. Inform the library of your choice so that the other numbers may be deleted. If you have moved from a library area, please inform either library of your move so that records may be updated. If you reside outside of a taxing entity (rural residents), you should have a card from the library that you frequent the most, as the card charge will go to that library. Also, please check your cards to determine if the expiration date has been updated. Sometimes we do it on the computer, but the individual cards are not marked.
OVERDUES AND BOOKS NOT RETURNED: The end of the year is coming and we would like to get all fines paid and materials returned by January 1st, 2010. If you have trouble paying for fines, please contact the library to make arrangements for payment. We are interested in serving our patrons and also getting materials back on the shelf for other users. If you have materials that are overdue, you have kept the other patrons from being able to enjoy them. Fines are calculated automatically on the computer and will remain until they are paid or waived. This record also appears at the other five libraries. If you think you have materials overdue or getting close, a call to the library will renew these to keep fines from accumulating.
Our data base has over 10,000 items cataloged and more that are not used for checkout. We have westerns, non-fictions, biographies, Christian fiction, juvenile fiction and non-fiction, videos, DVD’s, magazines, Nebraska history, Native American history and fiction, reference, poetry, humor, literature, books on tape and CD, laminator, Accu Cut machine, two computers for public use, fax machine (when it works) and other informational items for public use.
Do you have something that you wish the library was involved in or had for your personal use? Let us know!
New Materials: Juvenile: “The Alison Rules”, “Banana Splitsville” and “Rocky Road Trip” by Catherine Clark; “My Secret Boyfriend”, “A Horse for Mandy” and “Last Dance” by Lurlene McDaniel; “Freedom” by Angela Dorsey (about a horse); and “Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas” by Jane O’Connor. We have many books featuring horses at the juvenile level.
Adult: “Breaking the Rules” by Barbara Taylor Bradford; “Running Hot” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “Dust” by Martha Grimes; “Southern Lights” by Danielle Steel and “The Time of My Life”, a biography by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi. We also have many craft books that are great for the Christmas Season.
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
Mead Messenger
Volume 5, Issue 12
DECEMBER 2009
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Nov. 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell and Trustees Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Absent was Trustee Feldhaus. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Approval was granted for Res. 09-15 Special Designated Liquor License to Stardust Bar and Grill for a wedding reception, hosted by Ronald Novak on 11/21; Res. 09-16 Special Designated Liquor License to C & J Country Store for a 40th Wedding Anniversary private party on 11/22, hosted by Brenda Halbmaier; and pay an additional $136.00 for a life insurance annual premium payment for Keith Walling. The Christmas party was discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Nov. 10, 2009 at the Village Office. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell and Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utility/Maintenance Supt. Walling. Guests present were Ed Schroeder and John Trouba.
Accountant, Ed Schroeder, presented the audit for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2009.
The board entered a public hearing at 6:36 p.m. SENDD Representative, John Trouba, presented the process to apply for CDBG funds. The hearing adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Action was taken to approve Res. 09-17, authorizing chief executive office to sign an application for CDBG funds and Res. 09-16, stop signs at the intersection of Sixth & Elm Sts. Ed Ruhe was hired as the dumpmaster at $8.00 per hour. Christmas Party was set for Jan. 9, 2010. Required fencing surrounding swimming pools, building tear down & library cleaning were addressed.
Walling reported on water leak repair, drainage work along N. Elm St. & hydrant replacement. Moline reported a delinquent account & need for dog kennel. The Police Report & Planning Commission & Library Minutes were reviewed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
SANTA ARRIVES
DECEMBER 17
Santa Claus will be making his annual stop in Mead on Thursday, December 17. 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.
STOP!
Please come to a full stop at all stop signs! Stop signs have been erected for drivers headed east and west at the intersection of Sixth and Elm Streets.
DUMPMASTER . . .
Thank you to Chris Kavan for his dedicated service as Dumpmaster for the past three years.
Ed Ruhe has been hired as his replacement to begin December 5.
Winter dump hours are the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You are encouraged to deliver your leaves and tree branches to the dump early in the day as dump hours will depend on weather conditions. Thank you for your cooperation.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Dec. 8. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Dec. 14, 7:30 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.
MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP
The Mead Community Group wishes you Happy Holidays!
We would like to thank everyone in the village that participated in our recent survey. The lucky winners of the two $100 gift cards are Julie Hansen and Linda Barr! The survey results have given us much to be thankful for and some knowledge of areas where we can seek improvement as a community. The questions primarily centered around the views that adults hold about teen drinking, smoking, and gambling. As a group we are interested in promoting all types of healthy behavior and we certainly do not want to get hung up on pointing the finger at just one or two negative issues, but the fact is Nebraska leads the nation in teen binge drinking and driving under the influence. This is why we are particularly interested in educating in these areas. The problem may or may not be as pronounced in our community, but it would be plain negligence if we assumed it did not exist. If the topics make you uncomfortable perhaps that is an indication that some self inspection would be beneficial.
The good news is that 94% of respondents did not feel it is acceptable to ever provide alcohol to a teen . Interestingly, 46% responded that they thought other adults may think it is okay. There are a number of reasons why teens should not drink alcohol. These include impaired brain development, impulsivity, and an increased risk of alcoholism. A large percentage of respondents (88%) felt that tobacco use by teens in our community was a problem and 85% felt that alcohol use was an issue. On the positive side, only 43% felt that there were issues with other drugs besides marijuana. One disturbing statistic was that 77% felt that marijuana was safer to use than alcohol. 85% of respondents did not believe there was a connection between family history of alcohol use and teen usage. Perhaps that question was asked in a confusing way or this may be an area where we could benefit from some education. 94% felt that parents need to be more active in dealing with substance abuse issues and 67% believed schools should get more involved. 63% did not feel that the community had enough drug prevention services.
The questions related to gambling showed that individuals clearly understand that gambling by teens is not a healthy past time. Statistics show that gambling is considered high risk behavior that often is indicative of other risky behaviors, such as sex; so these results are very encouraging.
You may view the complete survey results at www.saunderscounty.ne.org.
Again, we thank you for taking the time to provide us with important information and feedback. We are always open to your comments and suggestions. Be safe and have a healthy holiday!
Reminder . . .
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 4 with Johnson County at home. The Junior High boys began their season on Tuesday, November 17 against Omaha Christian Academy . The Junior High girls have their first game with Prague on Thursday, January 7. GOOD LUCK, GO RAIDERS!
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
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.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Christmas Schedule
Dec. 24 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec. 25 - 9:00 am Christmas Day Service with Communion
Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store or under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends. - Cindy Lew
MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees and Employees!
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES
As winter weather approaches, Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St.), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day. All vehicles must be removed promptly from the designated “Snow Emergency Route” that is marked by signs.
On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.
Ordinance 494 stipulates that no motor vehicle shall be parked continuously upon any street in the Village for more than 48 hours.
Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
Please help out by following these guidelines during the winter months.
Mead Library News—November 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Happy Thanksgiving and a note to remember: All calories are removed from pumpkin pie and whipped topping on this day!
A note for all preschool children: Santa Claus is coming on Thursday, December 17th at 10:30. We are working on getting a celebrity to read a story to await the “great one”. Bring your cameras!!!!!
As you are all aware, the libraries in Saunders County have one library card that is used for all libraries. We are going through our data bases and find duplicate numbers for some users. Please check your cards and, if you have more than one, choose the library that you use the most and keep this number. Inform the library of your choice so that the other numbers may be deleted. If you have moved from a library area, please inform either library of your move so that records may be updated. If you reside outside of a taxing entity (rural residents), you should have a card from the library that you frequent the most, as the card charge will go to that library. Also, please check your cards to determine if the expiration date has been updated. Sometimes we do it on the computer, but the individual cards are not marked.
OVERDUES AND BOOKS NOT RETURNED: The end of the year is coming and we would like to get all fines paid and materials returned by January 1st, 2010. If you have trouble paying for fines, please contact the library to make arrangements for payment. We are interested in serving our patrons and also getting materials back on the shelf for other users. If you have materials that are overdue, you have kept the other patrons from being able to enjoy them. Fines are calculated automatically on the computer and will remain until they are paid or waived. This record also appears at the other five libraries. If you think you have materials overdue or getting close, a call to the library will renew these to keep fines from accumulating.
Our data base has over 10,000 items cataloged and more that are not used for checkout. We have westerns, non-fictions, biographies, Christian fiction, juvenile fiction and non-fiction, videos, DVD’s, magazines, Nebraska history, Native American history and fiction, reference, poetry, humor, literature, books on tape and CD, laminator, Accu Cut machine, two computers for public use, fax machine (when it works) and other informational items for public use.
Do you have something that you wish the library was involved in or had for your personal use? Let us know!
New Materials: Juvenile: “The Alison Rules”, “Banana Splitsville” and “Rocky Road Trip” by Catherine Clark; “My Secret Boyfriend”, “A Horse for Mandy” and “Last Dance” by Lurlene McDaniel; “Freedom” by Angela Dorsey (about a horse); and “Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas” by Jane O’Connor. We have many books featuring horses at the juvenile level.
Adult: “Breaking the Rules” by Barbara Taylor Bradford; “Running Hot” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “Dust” by Martha Grimes; “Southern Lights” by Danielle Steel and “The Time of My Life”, a biography by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi. We also have many craft books that are great for the Christmas Season.
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
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Newsletter November 2009
Mead Messenger
MEAD MESSENGER
November 2009 Volume 5, Issue 11
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held October 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier and Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guest present was John Trouba.
The board exited to a public hearing at 6:07 p.m. and returned to regular session at 6:09 p.m.
SENDD Representative, John Trouba, reported the Community Survey results. He indicated that the village has qualified to seek Community Wide CDBG Grant Funding. Areas of concern and comments were reviewed.
The board accepted the bid from Big Red Home Improvement to install replacement windows and doors at the Community Bldg. for $1,500.00. No action was taken to hear third reading of Ord. 587, Water and Sewer Deposit for Renters. Discussion items were Dept. of Roads Designated Person, USDA Grants, Community Bldg. Grant, Home Depot Grant, resident request to have cable lines removed and dog concerns.
REPORTS:
Utility/Maintenance Supt. - Walling reported work to improve drainange along N. Elm St., application of street materials on First St., sludge removal process & stop sign request at 6th & Elm St. Pricing shall be sought for a metal detector.
Police - Carlson presented the monthly activity report. Discussion was held on resident complaint on barking dogs.
Clerk - Moline presented a delinquent water/sewer account, requested meter maintenance, receipt of Occupancy Permit for Mapeworth’s, meeting attendance, vacation request and audit.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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A public hearing of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held October 13 at 6:07 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier and Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson.
Purpose of the hearing was to address a request from the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Regulations.
Ord. 592 was adopted, following introduction and waiving of three readings, to amend Article 4, Section 11-410 Fences.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
Sunday, November 1
Daylight Savings Time Ends - Turn Your Clock
Back One Hour
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
DUMP HOURS & PROCEDURE CHANGE NOVEMBER 1
Mead residents will be allowed to dump on the first Saturday of the month only. Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., please contact Chris Kavan at 624-2494 and he will come and unlock the dump gate to allow for dumping. The only items allowed are weeds, grass clippings, leaves and tree branches. All items must be unbagged. The fee is $2.00 per load.
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 fashion.
BUILDING GUIDELINES
The Planning Commission does not meet during the month of December. Therefore please plan accordingly. The Commission meets the Fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Applications for Building Permits are required for construction of buildings, decks, fences and signs, exterior remodeling if changed in any way, removal or destruction of buildings. These guidelines also pertain to residents within the one mile zoning jurisdiction of the Village. Please contact the Village Office for a Building Permit application form.
Water / sewer payments are due the 15th of each month. A $10.00 late fee will be charged to the account if not paid by 9:00 AM to the village office the following day. Payments may be made at the village office, mail to Box 46, Mead, NE 68041, drop off at the Bank of Mead or deposit in the drop box located on the outside by the village office door.
If you have an account at the Bank of Mead and wish to have automatic payment withdrawal from your account on the 15th, please contact the Village Clerk to complete the proper paperwork.
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES
As winter weather approaches, Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St.), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day. All vehicles must be removed promptly from the designated “Snow Emergency Route” that is marked by signs.
On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.
Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
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 Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am - Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
The Village Office Will be Closed Thursday, November 26
And Friday, November 27
REMINDER TO DOG AND CAT OWNERS . . .
Village Code 6-107 states that dogs are not allowed to run at large within the village. All dogs are to be on leash if off a homeowner’s personal property. All dogs and cats are to be licensed annually on May 1 per Code 6-102 and Code 6-126. Licenses may be purchased at the Village Office. Loud, continued, frequent barking of dogs is not allowed per Code 6-112 or the written complaint will be passed to the Police Chief to investigate. Code 6-118 requires all dog and cat owners to remove excreta from public property, public walks and recreation areas. Please pick up after your pet!
The Village of Mead is currently taking applications for
DUMP MASTER
The Dump Master will man the dump on a part-time basis.
Dump hours:
April 1 through October 31
Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
November 1 through March 31
First Saturday of the month ONLY, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact the Village Office for an application.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Nov. 9, 7:30 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.
Mead Library News 2009 October by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Thank you to all that came to “shot” day at the library. We are always ready to show off the library.
We have weeded materials from the adult and juvenile non-fiction shelves. These books will be placed in the front hall. These materials may be taken by the public and we ask for a donation to the library to partially cover the cost of these materials. Please stop soon as we must “weed” these books often.
If you want to use the two computers in the library, Tues, Wed and Thurs morning are the best times. Come in and “play” and get a feel for a computer. You will be surprised at what you will be able to do and the information on the Internet is endless.
We have started a Blog page. If you would like to access this page, please stop in at the library. We are in the process of getting a link for this on the village’s web page. Also, we are looking into having the other five libraries web page or Blog listed on a web page. This is new territory for me and it is taking some time to get this set up that is user friendly. Our Blog would have current info on and would be a useful tool in finding out what the library has to offer.
The six libraries are scheduling monthly meetings to better share information about our library software and how it should be used to benefit all libraries. We want to make our collection lists look about the same for easier access by patrons.
New materials: Adult: “The Last Song” and “The Lucky One” by Nicholas Sparks; “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosney (a young girl’s trials in World War II; many new Christian titles; new James Patterson, Jonathan Kellerman, John Sandford, John Hart (a boy searches for his sister) and 3 new westerns
Juvenile and Young Adult: Wimpy Kid titles by Jeff Kinney; “The Rule of Survival” and “The Killer’s Cousin” by Nancy Werlin (she also wrote “Double Helix”)
DVD’s: 2 Scooby Doo ; Rendition; Walk the Line; Romancing the Stone and MORE
Biographies: Clint Eastwood and Ted Kennedy
Political – Glenn Beck
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Everywhere we turn people are talking about influenza. (H1N1, swine, bird, whatever???) What is it, and how do you keep your family from getting it?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu or influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and the safest way to prevent it is to be vaccinated. Contact your family doctor or county health department to find out how you can get the vaccines for your family.
In addition to getting vaccinated, practicing these good health habits will be beneficial:
*Avoid close contact with individuals who are sick and if you are ill stay home.
*Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and wash your hands often.
*Avoid touching your mouth, nose and face.
Following these tips along with general health habits like getting plenty of rest, good nutrition, regular physical activity, sufficient fluids, and positive stress management will help you and your family remain healthy in these influenza infested conditions. Stay well!
Village of Mead Community Survey - Summer 2009 Results
Results of the Community Survey recently completed by Mead residents were provided to the Board of Trustees by SENDD Representative, John Trouba. Mr. Trouba indicated that Mead has qualified for Community Wide CDBG grant funding. Many possible projects fall under these grants which include improvements or replacements to water, wastewater, streets, Community Building, etc. A Scope of Survey is currently being compiled by engineers from JEO Consulting Group. Survey results to apply for grants have a four year time span.
Survey results are provided on the following page. Comments are on file with the Clerk at the village office.
Please rate the following aspects of Mead. Good Fair Poor
1. The general appearance of the downtown. 26% 55% 20%
2. The appearance of the community in general. 38% 52% 10%
3. Conditions of the streets. 27% 49% 24%
4. Adequacy of recreational facilities and programs for:
School age children 43% 39% 19%
Teenagers 16% 36% 47%
Adults 10% 33% 57%
Senior citizens 8% 28% 64%
5. Appearance of homes in the community. 30% 64% 6%
6. Condition of lots being mowed and rubbish free. 30% 57% 14%
7. Adequacy of law enforcement coverage. 37% 40% 23%
8. Adequacy of fire and rescue services. 87% 12% 1%
9. Adequacy of sewer services. 42% 48% 10%
10.Quality of water. 7% 28% 65%
11.Sufficient community meeting facilities. 46% 49% 5%
12.Adequacy of water pressure. 28% 50% 22%
13.Street drainage & culverts. 22% 44% 33%
14.Adequacy of the recycling program. 42% 48% 10%
What services do you feel are needed in Mead. Greatly Somewhat Do Not
15.Street improvements. 32% 58% 10%
16.Recreation facilites upgrades. 32% 46% 22%
17.Water service improvements. 62% 32% 6%
18. Programs to encourage business and industry. 76% 19% 5%
19.Retail and business facilities. 77% 19% 3%
20.Do you own or rent your place of residence? 83% own 17% rent
21.Average Family Size 2.60 persons
22.Number of persons in your household in each age group. Less than 18 145
18-24 50
TOTAL 526 persons 25-34 58
35-44 77
45-61 113
62-74 59
75 or older 24
23.Total gross income within the last 12 months. Above Below
1 person family household $36,600 34% 66%
2 persons family household $41,850 49% 51%
3 persons family household $47,050 22% 78%
4 persons family household $52,300 50% 50%
5 & above collapsed into 4 persons-confidentiality purpose
MEAD MESSENGER
November 2009 Volume 5, Issue 11
Village of Mead Board of Trustees
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held October 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier and Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guest present was John Trouba.
The board exited to a public hearing at 6:07 p.m. and returned to regular session at 6:09 p.m.
SENDD Representative, John Trouba, reported the Community Survey results. He indicated that the village has qualified to seek Community Wide CDBG Grant Funding. Areas of concern and comments were reviewed.
The board accepted the bid from Big Red Home Improvement to install replacement windows and doors at the Community Bldg. for $1,500.00. No action was taken to hear third reading of Ord. 587, Water and Sewer Deposit for Renters. Discussion items were Dept. of Roads Designated Person, USDA Grants, Community Bldg. Grant, Home Depot Grant, resident request to have cable lines removed and dog concerns.
REPORTS:
Utility/Maintenance Supt. - Walling reported work to improve drainange along N. Elm St., application of street materials on First St., sludge removal process & stop sign request at 6th & Elm St. Pricing shall be sought for a metal detector.
Police - Carlson presented the monthly activity report. Discussion was held on resident complaint on barking dogs.
Clerk - Moline presented a delinquent water/sewer account, requested meter maintenance, receipt of Occupancy Permit for Mapeworth’s, meeting attendance, vacation request and audit.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
——————————————————
A public hearing of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held October 13 at 6:07 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier and Swanson. Absent was Raver. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson.
Purpose of the hearing was to address a request from the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Regulations.
Ord. 592 was adopted, following introduction and waiving of three readings, to amend Article 4, Section 11-410 Fences.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
Sunday, November 1
Daylight Savings Time Ends - Turn Your Clock
Back One Hour
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
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
DUMP HOURS & PROCEDURE CHANGE NOVEMBER 1
Mead residents will be allowed to dump on the first Saturday of the month only. Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., please contact Chris Kavan at 624-2494 and he will come and unlock the dump gate to allow for dumping. The only items allowed are weeds, grass clippings, leaves and tree branches. All items must be unbagged. The fee is $2.00 per load.
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 fashion.
BUILDING GUIDELINES
The Planning Commission does not meet during the month of December. Therefore please plan accordingly. The Commission meets the Fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Applications for Building Permits are required for construction of buildings, decks, fences and signs, exterior remodeling if changed in any way, removal or destruction of buildings. These guidelines also pertain to residents within the one mile zoning jurisdiction of the Village. Please contact the Village Office for a Building Permit application form.
Water / sewer payments are due the 15th of each month. A $10.00 late fee will be charged to the account if not paid by 9:00 AM to the village office the following day. Payments may be made at the village office, mail to Box 46, Mead, NE 68041, drop off at the Bank of Mead or deposit in the drop box located on the outside by the village office door.
If you have an account at the Bank of Mead and wish to have automatic payment withdrawal from your account on the 15th, please contact the Village Clerk to complete the proper paperwork.
SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES
As winter weather approaches, Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St.), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day. All vehicles must be removed promptly from the designated “Snow Emergency Route” that is marked by signs.
On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.
Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.
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 Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am - Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
The Village Office Will be Closed Thursday, November 26
And Friday, November 27
REMINDER TO DOG AND CAT OWNERS . . .
Village Code 6-107 states that dogs are not allowed to run at large within the village. All dogs are to be on leash if off a homeowner’s personal property. All dogs and cats are to be licensed annually on May 1 per Code 6-102 and Code 6-126. Licenses may be purchased at the Village Office. Loud, continued, frequent barking of dogs is not allowed per Code 6-112 or the written complaint will be passed to the Police Chief to investigate. Code 6-118 requires all dog and cat owners to remove excreta from public property, public walks and recreation areas. Please pick up after your pet!
The Village of Mead is currently taking applications for
DUMP MASTER
The Dump Master will man the dump on a part-time basis.
Dump hours:
April 1 through October 31
Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
November 1 through March 31
First Saturday of the month ONLY, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact the Village Office for an application.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Nov. 9, 7:30 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.
Mead Library News 2009 October by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Thank you to all that came to “shot” day at the library. We are always ready to show off the library.
We have weeded materials from the adult and juvenile non-fiction shelves. These books will be placed in the front hall. These materials may be taken by the public and we ask for a donation to the library to partially cover the cost of these materials. Please stop soon as we must “weed” these books often.
If you want to use the two computers in the library, Tues, Wed and Thurs morning are the best times. Come in and “play” and get a feel for a computer. You will be surprised at what you will be able to do and the information on the Internet is endless.
We have started a Blog page. If you would like to access this page, please stop in at the library. We are in the process of getting a link for this on the village’s web page. Also, we are looking into having the other five libraries web page or Blog listed on a web page. This is new territory for me and it is taking some time to get this set up that is user friendly. Our Blog would have current info on and would be a useful tool in finding out what the library has to offer.
The six libraries are scheduling monthly meetings to better share information about our library software and how it should be used to benefit all libraries. We want to make our collection lists look about the same for easier access by patrons.
New materials: Adult: “The Last Song” and “The Lucky One” by Nicholas Sparks; “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosney (a young girl’s trials in World War II; many new Christian titles; new James Patterson, Jonathan Kellerman, John Sandford, John Hart (a boy searches for his sister) and 3 new westerns
Juvenile and Young Adult: Wimpy Kid titles by Jeff Kinney; “The Rule of Survival” and “The Killer’s Cousin” by Nancy Werlin (she also wrote “Double Helix”)
DVD’s: 2 Scooby Doo ; Rendition; Walk the Line; Romancing the Stone and MORE
Biographies: Clint Eastwood and Ted Kennedy
Political – Glenn Beck
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Everywhere we turn people are talking about influenza. (H1N1, swine, bird, whatever???) What is it, and how do you keep your family from getting it?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu or influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and the safest way to prevent it is to be vaccinated. Contact your family doctor or county health department to find out how you can get the vaccines for your family.
In addition to getting vaccinated, practicing these good health habits will be beneficial:
*Avoid close contact with individuals who are sick and if you are ill stay home.
*Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and wash your hands often.
*Avoid touching your mouth, nose and face.
Following these tips along with general health habits like getting plenty of rest, good nutrition, regular physical activity, sufficient fluids, and positive stress management will help you and your family remain healthy in these influenza infested conditions. Stay well!
Village of Mead Community Survey - Summer 2009 Results
Results of the Community Survey recently completed by Mead residents were provided to the Board of Trustees by SENDD Representative, John Trouba. Mr. Trouba indicated that Mead has qualified for Community Wide CDBG grant funding. Many possible projects fall under these grants which include improvements or replacements to water, wastewater, streets, Community Building, etc. A Scope of Survey is currently being compiled by engineers from JEO Consulting Group. Survey results to apply for grants have a four year time span.
Survey results are provided on the following page. Comments are on file with the Clerk at the village office.
Please rate the following aspects of Mead. Good Fair Poor
1. The general appearance of the downtown. 26% 55% 20%
2. The appearance of the community in general. 38% 52% 10%
3. Conditions of the streets. 27% 49% 24%
4. Adequacy of recreational facilities and programs for:
School age children 43% 39% 19%
Teenagers 16% 36% 47%
Adults 10% 33% 57%
Senior citizens 8% 28% 64%
5. Appearance of homes in the community. 30% 64% 6%
6. Condition of lots being mowed and rubbish free. 30% 57% 14%
7. Adequacy of law enforcement coverage. 37% 40% 23%
8. Adequacy of fire and rescue services. 87% 12% 1%
9. Adequacy of sewer services. 42% 48% 10%
10.Quality of water. 7% 28% 65%
11.Sufficient community meeting facilities. 46% 49% 5%
12.Adequacy of water pressure. 28% 50% 22%
13.Street drainage & culverts. 22% 44% 33%
14.Adequacy of the recycling program. 42% 48% 10%
What services do you feel are needed in Mead. Greatly Somewhat Do Not
15.Street improvements. 32% 58% 10%
16.Recreation facilites upgrades. 32% 46% 22%
17.Water service improvements. 62% 32% 6%
18. Programs to encourage business and industry. 76% 19% 5%
19.Retail and business facilities. 77% 19% 3%
20.Do you own or rent your place of residence? 83% own 17% rent
21.Average Family Size 2.60 persons
22.Number of persons in your household in each age group. Less than 18 145
18-24 50
TOTAL 526 persons 25-34 58
35-44 77
45-61 113
62-74 59
75 or older 24
23.Total gross income within the last 12 months. Above Below
1 person family household $36,600 34% 66%
2 persons family household $41,850 49% 51%
3 persons family household $47,050 22% 78%
4 persons family household $52,300 50% 50%
5 & above collapsed into 4 persons-confidentiality purpose
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