Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 19 Issue 4
APRIL 2024
HAPPY EASTER!
MEAD GARAGE SALE DAY
Saturday, May 4
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rain or Shine!
Contract the Village Office by Monday, April 29 if you wish to have your sale placed on the Community Map
VILLAGE TRUSTEES HOLD MARCH 12th MEETING
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met March 12 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Trustees Felty, Lee, and Simon. Absent were Chairman Thorson and Trustee Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Luetkenhaus. Guests were Bill Rotert and Sara Else.
The minutes of the February 13 Regular Meeting and February 19 Workshop, Treasurer’s Report, and Claims were approved.
REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance – Luetkenhaus reported duties completed and upcoming projects. Planning Commission – The minutes of the November 27 and January 30 and February 19 Special Meetings were accepted. Building/Zoning Administrator – The following permits were accepted: 24-02, Tyler Carlson, 1451 Girmus Drive to erect a shop building and 24-03, Colby Properties to construct a house/garage. Building Permit 24-03, Rainier Holding for a new well was approved. Library – The March 5 meeting minutes were accepted. Approved was replacement of the furnace/AC at the library by Fud & Tracy’s. Clerk – Moline reported upcoming events and review of the annual community letter.
NEW BUSINESS: A bid was presented for a copier, with no action taken. Ordinance No. 824; Non-exclusive Trash Franchise Agreement with Roadrunner Transportation was introduced and approved on first reading. Resolution 24-04; Obligating ARPA funds was tabled. The Alfalfa Agreement with Mead Lawn & Hay was approved.
Discussion was held and approved on banner placement at the ballfield by the Mead Ball Association, police report or presence needs to be available at monthly meetings, reset decorative light pole, stop signs, and summer maintenance. Mr. Rotert of Astro Buildings discussed start-up of a new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
402-624-3015, also on Facebook
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages through 8th grade
10:30 am – Sunday Worship
PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC Saturday following the second Friday every month, 10 am – 2 pm. FREE TO ALL! This month the church will be open on APRIL 13.
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
6:30 pm – Kids in Action Grades 1st-6th
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
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – April 2024
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Spring Hours:
Monday 330p-8p Tuesday 9a-12n & 330p-515p Wednesday 330p-8p Thursday 9a-12n & 330p-515p Friday 8a-1130a Saturday 9a-12n
Tuesday, April 2– The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at the Library at 6p. The session is open to the public.
Events for April:
Monday, April 1, 15 and 22 – Participate in Adult DIY Craft Night from 6p-8p. Bring your own craft to work on and enjoy visiting with friends.
Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 – Coffee Time and conversation at 10a.
Monday, April 8 – Join us for a Charcuterie in a Cup Workshop at 630p. Learn how to take the best of the Charcuterie Board and put it in a cup! RSVP by April 1. Nonrefundable $2.00 per person fee. Adults Only. Seats are limited!
Wednesday, April 10 – Come at 630p for the Adult Book and Dessert Club.
Saturday, April 13 – Kids Movie Time! It’s a new release! Rated PG. Starts at 10a. Popcorn will be served. Please bring your own covered drink.
Monday, April 22 – Make a cool Earth Day Craft at 4p. All ages welcome!
Monday, April 29 – Join the group that meets for the Library’s Adult Book Club Potluck from 630p-8p. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Upcoming Event: The ZOMBIE PROM! May 3 at 630p for kids in grades 4th – 10th!
Be sure to check out the Mead Public Library on Facebook and Instagram!
BUILDING / DEMOLITION GUIDELINES –
If you are planning a construction or demolition project you must submit an Application for a Building Permit or an Application for a Demolition Permit to the Village Office. The permit will be reviewed by the Building /Zoning Administrator. Once his approval or denial of the permit has been received, contact will be made with the applicant. If approved, a permit will be typed and a letter sent that the permit may be obtained once payment has been received. There is a penalty attached when a project is started prior to approval.
Items not requiring a permit are temporary dog kennels, sidewalks, driveways, cement patios, and concrete slabs. Any shed 150 square foot or less does not require a permit but does need to meet setbacks. Check with the village office for the setbacks for your zoning district. A permit is required prior to cutting or grinding of village curbs. A locking fence is required for any pool containing at least 18” of water. All spas and hot tubs must be locked when not in use.
Zoning and subdivision regulations apply to all property owners within the one-mile jurisdiction of the village.
Public Hearings have been scheduled to address the revised Comprehensive Plan and Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. An amended Official Zoning Map will also be presented. The Planning Commission will meet on April 2 at 6:30 pm at the Mead Community Building. The Board of Trustees will hold their hearing and meeting on April 9 at 6:00 pm at the Mead Community Building.
DUMP GUIDELINES
The village dump is available for use by Mead residents only. The ONLY items permitted are weeds, tree branches, leaves, and grass clippings. All items must be unbagged. There is also a dumpster on-site for disposal of iron/metal products ONLY.
DUMP HOURS April 1 – October 1 are Wednesday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
The Village of Mead is seeking a Part-time Summer Maintenance Employee. The position calls for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The candidate shall be in good physical condition, at least 16 years of age, and hold a valid Nebraska driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Applications can be picked up at the Village Office. Applications must be in to the office by 1:00 pm April 3. The Village of Mead is an EOE employer.
THANK YOU – A special thank-you to Sara Nicola for spearheading the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and to all who helped make the event successful!
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NEEDED FOR THE VILLAGE OF MEAD
1) Must live inside the corporate limits of the Village
2) Willing to learn zoning and subdivision regulations
3) Concerned about the Community
If you are interested in filling this position, please contact the Village Office at 402-624-2495 or meadclerk1@hotmail.com or a member of the Board of Trustees or Planning Commission.
All-terrain Vehicles, Utility-type Vehicles, and Golf Cars driven within village corporate limits are required to be licensed annually by APRIL 1. Applications and guidelines are available at the Village Office, Police Chief, or online at www.meadnebraska.net. Insurance coverage, vehicle inspection, and an orange flag are among the requirements. Cost is $50.00 for the annual permit.
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP – SATURDAY, JUNE 8th – 8am – 11am, downtown Mead
Items not permitted: tires, wood, pallets, construction refuse, grass clippings, tree limbs, trash
This is a great opportunity to get your outdoor property cleaned up!
We accept most other items: large household items such as couches, tables, chairs, dressers, desks, tv’s, microwaves, computers, bicycles, grills, lawnmowers, etc.
Storm Warning Procedures
The Saunders County Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for the 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. If a funnel cloud is 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 W. Fifth Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
New sewer usage rates will go into effect with your April billing. Sewer usage is based on your average water use during the months of January, February, and March. The rate remains the same for a year.
GET YOUR DOG AND CAT LICENSED at the Village Office. You will need their current rabies vaccination record and pay $4.00 altered or $6.00 in-tact pet. LICENSES ARE DUE May 1st!
NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE WORKS
Work has been continuing since August 2022 to update the Village Comprehensive Plan including Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations. Once the final plan is approved by the Board of Trustees and Planning Commission the plan will be presented to the public at separate public hearings of the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees prior to adoption. Thank you to the board members and citizens who have helped with this process. Marvin Consulting of David City has been directing the project and funding is with ARPA dollars.
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, April 9, 6:00pm
Library Board: Tuesday, April 2, 6:00pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, April 8, 6:30pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meets at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library, and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.