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MEAD MESSENGER

 

DECEMBER 2020

Volume 16, Issue 12                                                                                                           Happy Holidays

 

Village of Mead Board of Trustees November 10th Meeting Minutes

 

The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met November 10th at the Community Building at 6:00 p.m.  Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Guyle, Wielage and Wimer.  Also present was Clerk Moline.  Guests were Josh Sharpe, Ed Schroeder, Lisa Flesner, Julie Ogden and Melissa Burke.

The Treasurer’s Report, Claims Report, Pay Certificate #4 to Neuvirth Construction in the amount of $102,225.57 and Pay Certificate #1 to ME Collins Construction in the amount of $18,418.50 were approved.

SCHEDULED GUESTSEd Schroeder and Lisa Flesner presented the 10/1/19-9/30/20 Audit Report which was approved.  Julie Ogden, JEO Consulting, presented an update on the N. Oak St. project.  Josh Sharpe expressed concern of a neighbor’s fence.  Melissa Burke was present to discuss the status of the bar.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  Ordinance No. 756, amending Section 9-601 Building Code; Adopted – Reference and amend section subject to the applicable statutes of the State of Nebraska and Ordinance No. 757 Section 3-103 Municipal Water Department; Water Contract were adopted.

NEW  BUSINESS:  Approved was the purchase of a 2020 Hiniker snow blade from Midwest Service and Sales.

REPORTSPolice – Monthly police activity was reviewed.  An extension of Resolution 20-10 Nuisance Declaration was approved until 4/1/21.  Utility/Maintenance Superintendent – Discussion was held on repair of an area of concrete along Third and Elm Streets and the sidewalk by the railroad tracks along Elm Street.  Planning Commission – The October 26 meeting minutes and permits were approved.  Permits being:  20-21 Eric Johnson, erect 4’ chain-link fence; 20-22 Gene Janecek, remove and construct deck; 20-23 Jeff and Tara Frahm, remove and construct garage.  Clerk – The Appreciation Dinner will not be held this year due to Covid-19.

The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

 

Thank you to Gary Guyle and Rodney Wimer for eight years of dedicated service on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees.  Welcome, Jason Lee and Dan Simon, who were elected to serve as Village of Mead Trustees.  Congratulations!

 

CHURCH SCHEDULES

 

  1. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.

www.stjamesmead.com/#1 / 402-624-3555

5:30p.m. – Saturday Mass

9:00a.m. – Sunday Mass

Weekly Schedule

7:00a.m. – Daily Mass

 

ALMA LUTHERAN  219 W. Fifth St.

www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015

9:30a.m. – Sunday School for ages 3 through 8th grade (do not meet the first Sunday   of the month)

10:30a.m. – Sunday Worship

 

PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC  Saturday following the second Friday every month, 10AM—11AM. FREE to all!  This month the church will be open on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12.

 

MEAD COVENANT  1540 Co Rd 10

www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125

10:00a.m. – Sunday Encounter Service

Tuesday and Thursday

6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Bread of Life Pantry OPEN to all!

Wednesday’s

7:00p.m. – REVIVAL Prayer Meeting and Jr./Sr. High Youth Group

6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. – Kids in Action (elementary age children)

 

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46

Mead, NE  68041

Phone:  402-624-2495

Fax:  402-624-2024

meadclerk1@hotmail.com

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

Nick Raver, Utility/Mnt. Supt.402-443-9688

Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846

Kylie Dorner, Library Director 402-624-6605

Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board:  Tuesday, December 8, 6:00 pm

Planning Commission:  NO MEETING

Library Board:  NO MEETING

Fire/Rescue:  Monday, December 14, 7:30 pm

 

The Village Board & Planning Commission meets at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and Fire/Rescue at the fire station.

 

DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MEETINGS MAY BE HELD AT THE MEAD COMMUNITY BUILDING, 220 E. FOURTH STREET, IN ORDER TO MEET GUIDELINES.  PLEASE CHECK POSTINGS AT THE BANK OF MEAD, POST OFFICE OR VILLAGE OFFICE FOR THE LOCATION.

 

SNOW REMOVAL

Upon a snowfall of two (2”) inches or more it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the Village of Mead until the street has been cleared of snow.  5-311

 

Any vehicle parked in violation of any traffic regulations or parked so as to obstruct the free movement of traffic or to cause a traffic hazard, or parked on any street or alley obstructing the removal of snow may be immediately removed upon order of the Police Department  5-311.1

 

It shall be unlawful for the occupant of any lot or lots or the owner of any vacant lot or lots within the corporate limits to allow snow, sleet, mud, ice, or other substance to accumulate on the sidewalks or to permit any snow, sleet, ice, mud, or other substance to remain upon said sidewalk. All sidewalks within the Municipality shall be cleaned within twenty-four (24) hours after the cessation of a storm.  8-201

 

The village office will be closed December 24 and 25 and additional times throughout the holidays.  Happy Holidays from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees and staff.

MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – December 2020

 

Come visit! Our shelves are open for browsing. Please bring your mask for all activities. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska.

 

CALENDAR

Alma Book Club: Meets on the last Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Join us December 28th at Alma Lutheran.

 

Coffee Hour is returning! Every Tuesday at 10:15. Join us for coffee and conversation.

 

Facebook LIVE Storytime: Every Tuesday at 4:30pm.

 

Craft Kits To-Go: New kits every Wednesday, available for pickup throughout the week.

 

Holiday Sale: Beginning November 28th through the month of December, during regular business hours. Browse our décor tables for your decorating needs. All items are the cost of a free-will donation and will go to support future programs and services. Check our Facebook for a virtual sale.

 

Social Distancing Services: We still offer curbside service if you prefer to stay in your vehicle when coming to pick up materials. We can also deliver books, magazines, DVDs or puzzles to your doorstep if you prefer to stay at home. Delivery times will vary since we are staffed one librarian per day.

 

Want to start or join a book club? We have access to book club kits, including for kids and teens, from the Nebraska Library Commission. Give us a call at 402-624-6605 or send us an email: meadlibrary@outlook.com.

 

HOURS

Tuesday 10a – 1p & 3p – 6p, Wednesday 9a – 12p & 4p – 7p, Thursday 12p – 5, Friday 9a – 1p, Saturday 9a—1p

CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST

The Bank of Mead is sponsoring a coloring contest for kids through grade six.  There are three age groups:  Preschool, K-3, and 4-6.  Prizes will be awarded.  Pictures are available at the bank and at Mead Elementary students’ classrooms.  Please make sure the child’s name, phone number, age, and grade are included on the BACK of the coloring sheet and return it to the Bank of Mead by NOON, DECEMBER 18 for judging.

 

Mead Public School’s basketball season is set to start.  Boys and Girls Jr. Varsity and Varsity games begin Friday, December 4 at Johnson County Central, Jr. High Boys began Monday, November 16 with Cedar Bluffs, and Jr. High Girls begin Thursday, January 14 at Trinity Lutheran in Fremont.

Please be aware attendance may be limited due to Covid-19.

 

BRINGING HOME THE HOLIDAYS

 

The Bank of Mead and Mead Public Schools are working together to offer gift assistance to families in need this holiday season.  The Bank of Mead will have a Christmas tree in the lobby with tags containing families wish items that can be adopted by patrons.

 

If you wish to “adopt” a family member, stop by the bank and grab a tag from the tree.  You will need to have your purchased item(s) returned to the Bank of Mead by December 16 so they can ensure everyone receives a wrapped gift and that it can be given back to the school for delivery.  If you would prefer to make a monetary donation rather than shop, please turn in to the Bank of Mead by December 4 so we have time to purchase gifts with it.

 

“Giving pays the highest interest rate, and has the longest term, of any investment available.”  Jeffrey K. Wilson