Village of Mead
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 GUESTS: Ed 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.
REPORTS: Police – 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
- 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