Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 17, Issue 8
AUGUST 2024
VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MET JULY 9TH
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held July 9 at 6:00 pm. at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Lee, Simon, and Wielage. Absent was Felty. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guest was Julie Ogden.
Approved were the June 11 Regular Meeting Minutes, Treasurer’s Report, SENDD membership, claims, and Pay Application #1 to ME Collins in the amount of $146,459.72 for street construction.
Julie Ogden, JEO and Village Street Superintendent, reviewed the street construction project.
Approved was Change Order #1 with JEO for the storm sewer layout.
REPORTS: Park – Thorson presented a list of potential projects for the park that the committee had discussed. Utilities/Maintenance – A written report from Luetkenhaus stating tasks completed within the last month was presented by Thorson. Library – The July 2 Library Board minutes were accepted. Planning Commission – The resignation of James P. Hannan was approved. Wyatt Swartz was reappointed and Austin Miller was appointed to the Planning Commission. Clerk – Moline reported on the hazard Mitigation Plan and donation of $529.00 from the Mead Days Committee for Mead’s Working Cat Project.
NEW BUSINESS: Interest rates for a loan from three banks were presented. Adopted was Resolution 24-07; Loan for $10,790.07 with the Bank of Mead for tree removal and a sprinkler system at the park. Employee reviews took place. Ordinance No. 836; Set wage for Utilities/ Maintenance Superintendent, Library Director, Assistant Librarians, Library Aide, and Events Police was adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: Items discussed were Occupation Tax on Keno, Cat Project report, and annual review of Conditional Use Permits.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 pm.
Thank you, James P. Hannan for serving on the Mead Planning Commission. We appreciate your dedication to meeting the needs of the community.
The MEAD MESSENGER is published monthly in Mead Public School’s monthly newsletter. Go to meadpublicschools.org and click on “Informational”, then click “Newsletter” to find the current newsletter. If you wish to receive a paper copy, please contact the High School Secretary at 402-624-3435 and she will place your name on the mailing list. The Mead Messenger is also available at meadnebraska.net. Click on “Information” and then click “Newsletters”.
FUNNY QUIPS ~
- I just burned 2,000 calories. That’s the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap.
- I’m feeling pretty proud of myself. The puzzle I bought said 3-5 years, but I finished it in 18 months.
- Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with a slow internet connection to see who they really are.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
402-624-3015, also on Facebook
10:30 am – Sunday Worship
PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC Saturday following the second Friday every month, 9 am – 2 pm. FREE TO ALL! This month the church will be open on AUGUST 10.
ENCOUNTER LIFE MINISTRIES 1540 Co Rd 10
402-624-6125, also on Facebook
Sunday –
9:15 am – 9:45 am Coffee Hour
10:00 am – Sunday Service
Every third Sunday evening 6:30 pm Sunday Night Service
Wednesday
7:00 pm – Encounter Life Youth 7th – 12th
7:00 pm – Worship and Prayer with the Word
Every last Wednesday of the month is a FREE Community Meal 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
www.stjamesmead.com / 402-624-3555 & on Facebook
4:30 pm – Saturday Mass
9:00 am – Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am – Tues-Wed-Thu-Fri Daily Mass
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – August 2024
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Summer Hours:
Monday 4p-8p Tuesday 9a-2p Wednesday 8a-2p
Thursday 12n-4p Friday 2p-5p Saturday 9a-12n
We will be closed on Friday, August 30.
Tuesday, July 30 – The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at the library at 6p. The session is open to the public.
Events for August:
Mondays, August 5, 12 & 19 – Stop in anytime between 6p & 8p for an Adult Do-It-Yourself Craft Night. Bring whatever craft you like and work on it while hanging out with friends!
Tuesdays in August – Join us for Coffee Time and conversation at 10a.
Saturday, August 3 – Meet our newest librarian, Rachelle, between 9a & 12n. She’ll be handing out chocolate chip cookies in honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4.
Wednesday, August 14 – Join the Mead Adult Book Club at 630p. Snacks will be served. Please bring your own drink.
Monday, August 26– Join the group that meets for the Library’s Adult Alma Book Club Potluck from 630p-8p. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Back to School Hours (starting August 12):
Monday 330p-8p Tuesday 9a-12n & 330p-530p Wednesday 330p-8p
Thursday 9a-12n & 330p-8p Friday 8a-11a Saturday 9a-12n
NEW DUMP HOURS
The dump will be opened Monday – Friday by the Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent while on duty. It will also be open on Wednesday evening until 7:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am – noon.
Items permitted: tree branches, weeds, leaves, and grass clippings (all unbagged). A metal/iron container is on site for disposal for these types of items.
The dump will not be open during heavy rainfall or a snowstorm.
THE DUMP IS OPEN TO MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY!
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NEEDED
FOR THE VILLAGE OF MEAD
- Must reside within village limits
- Willing to learn zoning regulations
- Concerned about our community
Please contact the Village Office at 402-624-2495 or meadclerk1@hotmail.com or a member of the Board of Trustees or Planning Commission.
Thank you to the many individuals involved in helping to solve our free roaming cat issues. Several cats have been caught, vaccinated against rabies, neutered or spayed, and then returned to the community or adopted. They will have a tipped ear to show they have been altered. This is an ongoing project. Donations are accepted at the Mead Village Office or the Bank of Mead.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Mead Public School begins August 15th. Please stop at ALL stop signs and watch for children walking or riding bicycles to and from school. The speed limit for the residential district is 25 mph and the business district is 20 mph.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041
Phone: 402-624-2495
Fax: 402-624-2024
www.meadnebraska.net
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
William Thorson, Chairman
Jason Felty, Trustee
Jason Lee, Trustee
Daniel Simon, Trustee
Richard Wielage, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer 402-624-2495
Shannon Luetkenhaus, Utility/Maintenance Superintendent 402-616-9204
Thomas Sackett, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director 402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, August 13, 6:00pm
Library Board: Tuesday, July 30, 6:00pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, August 12, 6:30pm
The Village Board meets at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library, and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.