Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 14
Issue 12
DECEMBER 2021
Happy Holidays from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees and Staff
Village of Mead Board of Trustees holds Special Meeting …
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met October 26 at 6:00pm at the Mead Community Building. Present were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Simon and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Lee. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guest was Shannon Luetkenhaus.
Action was taken to hire Shannon Luetkenhaus as the Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent and adopted Ord. 781, Set Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Wage.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm.
VILLAGE TRUSTEES MEET NOVEMBER 9
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held November 9 at 6:00 pm at the Mead Community Building. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Lee, Simon and Wielage. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Lisa Flesner, Pam Adams, Levi Durnal and Ed Schroeder.
The October 12 regular meeting minutes, October 12 Board of Equalization special meeting minutes, and October 26 Special Meeting minutes were accepted. The Treasurer’s Report and claims were approved.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Accountant Lisa Flesner presented the 10/1/20-9/30/21 Audit Report. The report was approved. Pam Adams, American Broadband, reported application has been made to NE Public Service Commission for approval of installation of broadband within communities.
UNFINSHED BUSINESS: Second reading of Ord. 778, Amend Municipal Code Section 5-502 and 5-509 All-terrain Vehicles and 5-601 Golf Car Vehicles was approved.
NEW BUSINESS: A $300 stipend in-lieu of health insurance was approved for full-time employees; adopted Resolution 21-18, Amend Employee Handbook; adopted Resolution 21-19 Amend Ord. 777 Sale of tractor and dump truck due to top bidders backing out on the purchase of the tractor; adopted Resolution 21-20, Approve sale of tractor at Purple Wave Auction on November 30; approved application from C&H Construction to cut the curb at St. James Catholic Church for driveway approach; and authorized the purchase of a MFC printer for the village office. Discussion was held on pursuing insulation and portable heating unit at the water shed with USDA grant dollars. Felty reported recent meeting with Congressman Bacon in which discussion was held on AltEn clean-up. Letter was read from Street Superintendent Ogden reporting six months left on warranty for N. Oak St. paving project.
REPORTS: Police – A letter was read from Chief Carlson, with discussion following review of duties. Planning Commission – The minutes of the October 25 Regular Meeting and Building Permits approved were accepted. Building Permit to New Fields to install two earthen pools at AltEn was approved. Library – The minutes of the October 5 and November 2 board meetings were accepted.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – December 2021
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Our Fall/Winter Hours:
Monday 130p-530p Tuesday 9a-530p
Wednesday 330p-8p Thursday 330p-530p
Friday 330p-530p Saturday 9a-1p
Coffee Hour: Join us for coffee and conversation, every Tuesday at 10a
Craft Kits To-Go: Available every Wed. after 3p while supplies last. One per person
Kids: Please come inside to get your kit
Storytime: Join us every Monday at 4p for stories and crafts!
Events for December:
*Our annual Welcome Winter Party will be held on Dec. 11 with games, crafts and snacks! Be sure to attend this fun event. 11a-Noon All ages welcome!
*Back by popular demand! CUPCAKE WARS! December 17 at 3p. Prizes include gift cards and cash! Stop in the library before Dec. 14 for a registration form. Ages 10 and older, teams of two.
Stay tuned for more program and event information by following us on Facebook:
facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska
The library will be closed on December 18, 24, 25 and 31.
Happy Holidays from your librarians, Roberta and Laurie
WELCOME, Shannon Luetkenhaus, as the new Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent for the Village of Mead. Shannon will be pursuing accreditation for her water / wastewater license. During this period the City of Wahoo will continue with operating the water treatment facility.
CHURCH NEWS
JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
www.stjamesmead.com / 402-624-3555
4:30 pm – Saturday Mass
9:00 am – Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am – Daily Mass
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
9:15 am – Sunday School for all ages, except the first Sunday of the month
10:30 am – Sunday Worship
PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC Saturday following the second Friday every month, 10 am – 11 am. FREE TO ALL! This month the church will be open on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
ENCOUNTER LIFE MINISTRIES (formerly Mead Covenant Church) 1540 Co Rd 10
www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125
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
Thursday
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Bread of Life Pantry. ALL ARE WELCOME!
PARENT’S DAY OUT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4th
9AM– 12PM
Kids Ages Preschool to 6th Grade – FREE TO THE COMMUNITY
Making Gingerbread Houses and enjoy a treat while mom and dad enjoy time to Christmas shop & relax!
Encounter Life Church (formerly Mead Covenant Church) 1540 Co Rd 10
OUR GIFT TO YOU THIS SEASON
WINTER DUMP HOURS
NOVEMBER 1 – MARCH 31
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY!
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
If inclement weather the dump will not be open.
WHEN THE SNOW STARTS TO FALL:
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. Any vehicle parked on any street or alley obstructing the removal of snow may be ticketed or immediately removed upon order of the Police Department.
Occupants of any lot or lots or the owner of any vacant lot or lots within the corporate limits shall not 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 the storm.
BRINGING JOY TO THE HOLIDAYS!
The Bank of Mead and Mead Public Schools are working together to offer gift assistance to local families in need this holiday season. If you need assistance with providing your family with gifts, contact Dawn Moser at Mead Public Schools at 402-624-3435 or email her at dmoser@esu2.org. Your family’s request will be kept confidential; however, you will need to provide individuals’ ages, genders, and sizes, as well as any special requests. The Bank of Mead will have a Christmas tree in their lobby with tags containing family’s wish items that can be adopted by patrons. If you would like your family to be “adopted”, please contact Dawn Moser before November 22 with your family’s information
Individuals who wish to “adopt” a family member — please stop by the bank and grab a tag from the tree after November 29. You will need to have your purchased item(s) returned to the Bank of Mead by December 14 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 that in to the Bank of Mead by December 6 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
WANTED – MEMBER MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
The Village is still looking for two residents to fill the positions as members of the Planning Commission.
Qualifications are:
1) Must live inside the corporate limits of the Village of Mead;
2) Willing to learn zoning regulations;
3) Concerned about the community.
Contact the Village Office, Board of Trustees Member, or Planning Commission member.
The Village Office will be closed December 25 and January 1 and at various times during the holiday season.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, December 14, 6:00pm
Plan Commission: NO MEETING
Library Board: NO MEETING
Fire/Rescue: Monday, December 13, 6:30pm
The Village Board & Planning Commission have been meeting at the Mead Community Building, Library Board at the Library and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.
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/Mnt. Supt.
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director
402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688