Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 15, Issue 12
DECEMBER 2022
The Village Office will be closed December 23 and 26 and possibly several other days during the holiday season.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO MEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on December 21 at approximately 8:45 am. He will be arriving with help from members of the Mead Fire/Rescue Department.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD NOVEMBER 8 MEETING
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met on November 8 at 6:00 pm at the Mead Community Building. Present were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Simon and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Lee. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Ed Schroeder, Lisa Flesner, Andy Jackson, & Lynn Nygren.
SCHEDULED GUEST: Lisa Flesner presented the 10/1/21-9/30/22 Audit Report.
PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing was called at 6:33 p.m. to address an application to replat Frontier Industrial Park. The hearing adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS: The following action was taken: approved the 10/1/21-9/30/22 Audit Report; adopted Ordinance 801, Issuance of Street Improvement Bond Anticipation Notes for the First and Pine Street Projects; adopted Ordinance 802, Frontier Industrial Park Replat; approved Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement No. 1 with JEO for First and Pine Street Improvements; approved Thiele Geotech for geotechnical services for the street projects; and adopted Resolution 22-17, Loan with the Bank of Mead for $53,154 for street tarring.
REPORTS: Planning Commission – The minutes of the September 26 meeting were accepted. Zoning Administrator – Permits approved: 22-15, Steve Kadavy, 409 S. Oak to install a deck and 22-16, Chandler Sorensen, 321 S. Oak to demolish a barn. Library – The minutes of the October 4 meeting were accepted. Clerk – Moline reported on Conditional Use Permit, Mead Clean Up Day 6/10/23, LMI rate, ongoing projects, and Appreciation Dinner 1/8/23.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
BANK OF MEAD HOLIDAY LIGHT FIGHT
It’s that time of year again to brighten the outside of your home for the holidays. Show off your holiday light decorating skills this year and compete to win a prize(s). We will randomly visit the outside of your home the week of December 19th to take video for our Facebook page. Enter by December 14, 2022 by submitting your name and address to the Bank of Mead, 402-624-2255. Winner(s) announced the week of December 19th.
CHURCH NEWS
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. No Sunday School 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 10.
SUNDAY SCHOO CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – December 18, 5:00 pm
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – December 24, 8:00 pm
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 Elementary Christmas Program – Dec. 15
Mead Jr-Sr High Christmas Program – Dec. 20
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com Facebook: facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday 3:30p – 5:30p; Tuesday 9:00a – 5:30p; Wednesday 3:30p – 5:30p;
Thursday 3:30p – 8:00p; Friday 9:00a – 1:00p; Saturday 9:00a – 1:00p
Coffee Hour: Join us for coffee and conversation every Tuesday at 10a
Story Time: Every Tuesday at 3:30p. (Best for ages 4-8)
DECEMBER EVENTS:
December 8, 6pm: Bullet Journal Class for beginners. If you like making lists, keeping a calendar or just want to be more organized this coming year, this class is for you! Bring your own Bullet or Dot journal or purchase one at the library before class for $5.00. RSVP by Dec. 2. Seats are limited. (Best for ages 14 & up)
December 13, 4p-5p : Welcome Winter Party. Join us for an hour of fun! (Best for ages 4 & up)
December 17, 9:30a-11:30a: Wrapping Party. Leave the kids at home and come wrap with us @ BYOP (presents), we’ll have the wrap! Punch, cookies, music and fun provided! (Adults)
December 27, 9am-4p: Hot Chocolate & A Fun Library Scavenger Hunt. Stop by any time. (Ages 3 & up)
December 30, 10a: Book Bites. We will be pairing books with food tasting. (Ages 3-7)
CLOSED: December 24, 26, 29 and 31.
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska for more program and event information!
SNOW GUIDELINES –
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. 5-304
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 (This means once it has snowed 2” you will be in violation of Municipal Code if your vehicle is not removed from the street.)
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 the storm. 8-201
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, December 13, 6:00pm
Library Board: Tuesday, December 6, 5:30pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, December 12, 6:30pm
The Village Board has 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/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
Elected to a 4-year term on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees at the November 8 General Election were Jason Felty, William Thorson, and Richard Wielage. Congratulations!
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 your family needs assistance with gifts during the holiday and would like to be “adopted”, please contact Dawn Moser by 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 28. You will need to have your purchased item(s) returned to the Bank of Mead by December 17 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
CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST
The Bank of Mead is sponsoring a coloring contest for kids Preschool through grade 6. There are four age groups: Kindergarten or younger, Grades 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Prizes will be awarded. Pictures are available at the bank and in 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 16 for judging.
Coloring Contest Categories (these color sheets are available at the Bank or School)
Kindergarten or younger – Snowman
1st – 2nd Grade – Reindeer
3rd – 4th Grade – Stocking
5th – 6th Grade – Christmas Tree
Entries Due by December 16, 2022
SPONSORED BY THE BANK OF MEAD
Winter Sports Season has arrived at Mead Public Schools. The Boys and Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball Teams begin play at Johnson County on December 2. The Junior High Boys began play on November 14 vs Cedar Bluffs. The Junior High Girls have their first game on January 12 @ Trinity Lutheran, Fremont. Come and support these athletes!
KIDS IN ACTION Grades 1-6
Wednesday’s, 6:30-8:15
ENCOUNTER LIFE MINISTRIES
December 7 Fruit of the Spirit
December 14 Happy Birthday Jesus!
December 21 NO CLUB (early Mead School dismissal)
December 28 NO CLUB
January 4 Happy New Year! (start meeting again)
ENCOUNTER LIFE MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
Christmas Closet Konecky Oil and Encounter Life are reaching out to teens and blessing them with a shopping trip to pick out new clothes for their closet! If you know of any teen (12 yrs. and older) who would benefit from this outreach, please contact the church at 402-624-6125.
Flannels, Flapjacks, & A Few of your Favorite Things Our Annual Women’s Christmas Gathering Saturday, December 3rd 9:30am
Come in your favorite pj’s for a Saturday morning brunch. This year bring one of your favorite things – example your favorite lip gloss, favorite book, or your favorite stirring spoon – you decide – wrap it up and we will exchange our favorite things with one another! You won’t want to miss this one ladies.
Imagine a Journey Christmas Special Sunday, December 18th 10:00am Our very own children will be presenting “imagine a Journey” program in Sunday morning service – Come see their portrayal of the Christmas Story and hear them sing!
We will follow the service with a Christmas Holiday Potluck meal. The church will provide turkey and ham and we are asking each family unit to bring a dish to share. Come celebrate Christmas with us!
Christmas Morning Service Sunday, December 25th 10:00am A reflective service of worshipping Jesus-Immanuel-God with us! Journey with us into His Presence on this special Christmas morning!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees and employees!