Newsletter February 2019
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 14, Issue 2
FEBRUARY 2019
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD
A Regular Meeting of the Mead Board of Trustees was held January 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Roll call showed the following board members present: Chairman Guyle; Trustees Thorson, Wielage, and Wimer. Absent was Trustee Felty. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson, and Library Director Laurie VanAckeren. Guest was Brian McVey.
A Public Hearing was called at 6:03 p.m. Review of the One and Six Year Street Plan took place. The hearing adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
A Public Hearing was held at 6:05 p.m. Discussion was held on an application from 3WG, LLC dba G & L Café seeking a recommendation to the NE Dept of Liquor for a Class C Liquor License. The hearing adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
REPORTS: Clerk – Moline presented 2018 Building/Demolition Report, attorney response, upcoming events, and recycling status. Police – Carlson reported on monthly police activity. Discussion was held on the status of a property that the Board of Trustees requested be evaluated by the Municipal Health Board. Library Director VanAckeren presented pictures colored by Story Hour participants to Officer Carlson in honor of “Thank a Police Officer Day”.
NEW BUSINESS: The following items were approved: payment of $213,300.00 to Maquire Iron for water equipment; Resolution 19-01, One and Six Year Plan for Street Improvements; Resolution 19-05, Recommendation to the NE Liquor Control Commission to issue a Class C Liquor License to 3WG, LLC dba G & L Café; approved bid from Thiele Geo Tech for $3,311.00 to complete a technological study and testing at N. Oak Street; Resolution 19-02 Amend Employee Handbook; Resolution 19-03, Loan with the Bank of Mead for $37,075.65 to purchase a generator, handheld meter reader and autogun; Resolution 19-04, Gift depot building to Bill Thorson with stipulation that he remove the foundation and level the ground; and Ordinance No. 724, Set wage for Clerk/Treasurer. First reading of Ordinance No. 723, Building Permits was approved. Recommendations to the NE Liquor Control Commission were approved to the Mead Fire Department to serve alcohol at the Mead Fire Hall on February 16 for a Wild Game Feed and Mead Days Committee to serve alcohol at the Mead Park on June 14 and 15 during Mead Days.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MARCH 30, PET LICENSE AND VACCINATION DAY – 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 pm at the Mead Community Building
MAY 1, MEAD GARAGE SALE DAY – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
JUNE 1, MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in front of village office
JUNE 14 and 15, MEAD DAYS at the Mead Park
CHURCH SCHEDULES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125
10:00a.m. – Sunday Encounter Service
Wednesday’s
6:00p.m. – We’d like to treat you to a FREE meal!
7:00p.m. – Adult Groups, Jr & Sr High Youth Group
7:15p.m. – Kids in Action (elementary age children)
JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
www.stjamesmead.com/#1 / 402-624-3555
5:30p.m. – Saturday Vigil
9:00a.m. – Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00a.m. – Daily Mass
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
9:15a.m. – Sunday School for all ages (second, third and fourth Sunday’s of the month)
10:30a.m. – Sunday Worship
PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC, Saturday following the second Friday every month, 10AM – 12PM. There is always plenty of bread, rolls, coffee cake, bagels, and if you’re early enough – cookies. This month the church will be open on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
WILD GAME FEED
Saturday, February 16
Mead Fire Station
Freewill donations, Doors open at 6pm
Raffle tickets available
All dogs and cats residing within the village limits of Mead are required to be licensed by MAY 1. Licenses may be obtained at the village office during regular business hours. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Cost is $4.00 altered / $6.00 intact animal.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – February 2019
Library Hours
Tuesday 10am-8pm (closed 3pm-4pm) Friday 9am-1pm
Wednesday 5pm-8pm Saturday 9am-12noon
Thursday 1pm-8pm (closed 3pm-4pm) Closed: Sunday and Monday
Monthly Schedule
Coffee Hour is scheduled every Tuesday at 10am. Join us for coffee and conversation.
Story Time for young children is offered every Tuesday at 4pm. We will read a book or two, make a craft, and pick up a take home treat.
The Mead Public Library Board of Trustees next regular-scheduled meeting will be Monday, February 18, 2019, at 530pm in the Library. The public is invited to attend and participate in the session.
The Lunch Bunch Book Club will gather Friday, February 18, from 11am-Noon.
Homebound Library Delivery Service
If you know a community member who is temporarily or permanently housebound, Mead Public Library can assist by delivering books. There is no charge for this service. To make arrangements for homebound delivery, call Mead Public Library at 402.624.6605 or email meadLibrary@outlook.com.
Special Events
Saturday, February 2 – Come and celebrate “Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.” Join us at 10am to enjoy some of your favorite dessert for breakfast. RSVP to the library required by 4pm Friday, February 1, to make a reservation.
Tuesday, February 5 – Make reservations to participate in a Crochet Workshop. We will start at 630pm and welcome beginners and experienced crafters to come and enjoy time together. This is a FREE workshop and all supplies will be provided. Preregistration required to participate. Registration deadline is 4pm Friday, February 1. Ages 8-up please.
Thursday, February 21 – All ages are welcome to come and play UNO on Card Game Night beginning at 630pm. Winners will receive prizes.
Calling all youth ages 0-5 years old (or any child who has not yet started kindergarten)! Please join us as we begin a new, ongoing program called 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! This program, for the Mead children, is being made available, at no cost to you, by the NE Library Commission Youth Grants for Excellence 2018. Stop in the library to learn more and to sign up after January 23, 2019.
Thank you
Thank you to the Friends of the Mead Library Foundation for holding its annual fundraiser at the high school on Friday, January 4, 2019. The support shown by community members who purchased sloppy joe meals to raise money for library programs was most appreciated.
Be sure to “like” our Face Book page for updates and details of programs and events.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH @ 6PM
Food, Entertainment, and Laughs
1540 County Road 10
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, February 12, 6:00 pm
Planning Commission: Monday, February 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Monday, February 18, 5:30 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, February 11 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.
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
Gary Guyle, Chairman
Jason Felty, Trustee
Bill Thorson, Trustee
Richard Wielage, Trustee
Rod Wimer, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer 402-624-2495
Nick Raver, Utility/Maint. Supt.402-443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director, 402-624-6605
Lori Moseman, Ass’t Library Director
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688