Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 17, Issue 4 APRIL 2021
HAPPY EASTER!
VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD MEETING ON MARCH 9th
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met March 9 at 6:00 pm at the Mead Community Building. Answering roll call were Felty, Lee, Simon, Thorson & Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline & Utility/Maintenance Superintendent Raver. Guests were Greg LaVigne, Cole Bockelmann & Baron Barcel.
SCHEDULED GUEST: Greg LaVigne sought information on Girmus Subdivision zoning.
UNSCHEDULED GUEST: Barton Barcel requested process regarding possible purchase of ten acres south of Mead to construct a locker plant.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Second reading and waiving of third reading to adopt Ordinances 760, 761, and 762 Franchise Agreements with Waste Connections, Roadrunner Transportation and S-2 Refuse and Recycling to provide trash service.
NEW BUSINESS: Discussion items were interim police protection and Conditional Use Permit guidelines for Andy’s Trailer Court. Action was taken to approve Resolution 21-02 Interlocal Agreement for a Mutual Finance Organization and approve posting of notice for summer maintenance help and dumpmaster.
REPORTS: Police – A deadline extension was granted on Resolution 20-10 Nuisance Declaration. Utility/Maintenance Superintendent – Raver reported dump issues, water tests, required repair of equipment, and tractor has been repaired. Planning Commission – The minutes of the February 8 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing and Building Permit 21-01 Mead Public Schools to construct a 3-sided fence were accepted. Building Permits voided were 20-02, 20-17, and 20-20 due to missed deadline per municipal code. Library – The minutes of the February 2 and March 2 Library Board Meetings were accepted. Kylee Hickman was appointed to the Library Board, replacing Viki Miller. Clerk – Moline submitted a vacation request for July.
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
HELP WANTED – VILLAGE OF MEAD
DUMPMASTER – April 1 – October 31 on Wednesday 5pm – 7pm, Saturday 8am – 12pm
November 1 – March 31 First Saturday of the month ONLY.
SUMMER MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE – Numerous maintenance duties, minimum 18 years of age, 20 hours per week.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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
EASTER – Maundy Thursday, April 1@ 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday, April 2 @ 7:30 p.m.
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, APRIL 10.
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)
- 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
Planning Commission Member Wanted
- Must live inside the corporate limits of the Village of Mead
- Willing to learn zoning regulations
- Concerned about the community
- Term requires a three-year commitment
Contact the Village Office, Board of Trustees member or Planning Commission member.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – April 2021
Our shelves are open for browsing. Please bring your mask.
Coffee Hour: Join us for coffee/tea and conversation, every Tuesday at 10:00am.
Storytime: Every Tuesday beginning at 4:00pm in the Library.
Craft Kits To-Go: Available following story time. Pickup anytime during the week.
Puzzle Club: Meets in the Library on Saturdays at 10:30am. All ages are welcome to join!
National Library week: April 4th-10th
Drop Everything and Read week: April 11th-17th
Earth Day week: April 18th-24th
Arbor Day/Children’s Day: Friday, April 30th
Stay tuned for program and event information by following us on Facebook: facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska
Are you a magazine reader? OverDrive and the Libby app now offer magazine checkouts with your library card number. Use any device to access, just like you would for ebooks or audiobooks. https://nebraska.overdrive.com/ Login in with your unique 14-digit library card number.
Ever wonder if we have that book you want to read? Type this link into your internet browser to search our online catalog and browse our shelves: https://mead.biblionix.com/catalog/
HOURS: Tuesday 10a – 5p, Wednesday 4p – 7p, Thursday 12p – 6p, Friday 9a – 2p, Saturday 9a – 1p
Building / Demolition Guidelines
If you are planning a construction or demolition project, you must submit an Application for a Building Permit or Application for a Demolition Permit. The permit will be placed on the Planning Commission’s agenda. If you reside anywhere other than a residential district the permit will then be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for their action at their monthly meeting. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. (if Memorial Day falls on the fourth Monday they meet the third Monday of May, no December meeting.) The Board of Trustees meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Items not requiring a Building Permit are temporary dog kennels, sidewalks, driveways, cement patio’s, and concrete slabs. A shed 150 square feet or less does not require a permit but does need to meet setbacks. A permit is required prior to cutting into street curbs. A fence is required for any pool, spa, or hot tub containing at least 18” of water.
DUMP GUIDELINES
The village dump is available for use by Mead residents only! The only items allowed are weeds, tree branches, leaves and grass clippings. All items must be unbagged. There is also a roll-off available for discarded metal/iron products. Please follow these guidelines to meet NDEE regulations.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY – June 12, 9:00am—12:00 pm
MEAD DAYS – June 18 and 19
SHINE AND SHOW CAR SHOW—June 20
All-terrain vehicles, utility-type vehicles and golf car vehicles are required to be licensed within the Village of Mead. Contact the village office or the Police Officer to obtain or renew your permit by APRIL 1. The permits expire annually on March 31. Mini-bikes are not allowed!
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, April 13, 6:00pm
Planning Commission: Monday, April 26, 7:30pm
Library Board: Tuesday, April 6, 5:30pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, April 12, 7:30pm
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.
MEAD’S COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE DAY
Saturday, May 1, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rain or Shine
Maps available at local businesses
If you wish to be placed on the Village Garage Sale Map, please contact the Village Office at 402-624-2495 or meadclerk1@hotmail.com, NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 26.
MEAD COVENANT CHURCH EASTER EVENTS ~
Join us for the 5th Annual Road To Resurrection with an all NEW FORMAT! Mead Covenant Church Wednesday, March 31st two showings at 6:00pm & 7:37pm. This year the drama will all take place in one setting where you and your family are invited to the Jerusalem marketplace. There you will be seated in the marketplace; much like you would in a restaurant but Jerusalem style. From your seat the drama of the last week of Jesus’ life will be played out in front of your eyes along with some interactive audience participation. Come & See the animals, hear the accounts of what happened that week, Journey through and relive what Jesus went through from His triumphal entry to His victorious resurrection! You and your children, your youth group, or your church group will have an unforgettable experience! We look forward to you joining us on the Road to Resurrection!! Sign up today for your free tickets at www.r2r2021.eventbrite.com . (Since this event will be Covid compliant capacity is limited.)
Good Friday Service: 7:00pm, April 2nd
Resurrection Sunday, April 4th
8:30am Easter Breakfast for all provided by the Camp Fund
9:30 Resurrection Egg Hunt for the kids
10:ooam Resurrection Celebration
MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEEDURES
In case of severe weather, the fire siren will be sounded and go up and down a few times. This is only to alert members of the Fire Department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local tv channel or radio station if we are in a watch area. Residents can also receive updates and follow the storm’s path on their cell phones, laptops, or computers.
If a funnel is actually spotted, the Fire Department will sound 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 W. Fifth Street. A member of the Fire Department will have the door open if we are in a storm warning.