Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
FEBRUARY 2022 Volume 15, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HELD JANUARY 11th
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held January 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mead Community Building. Answering roll call were Trustees Felty, Simon and Wielage. Absent were Chairman Thorson and Trustee Lee. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Luetkenhaus.
REPORTS: Police – The purchase of a 2020 Dodge Charger for $22,600 was approved. Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent – Luetkenhaus reported on the completion of several tasks. Discussion was held on issues at the water plant. Clerk – Moline reported on ARPA project, concern at a property, and survey requirements to identify the types of service lines within the community.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to approve an Amendment to Loan Agreement between the Village of Mead and NDEE Project No. C317854 and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars
PET LICENSE AND VACCINATION DAY – April 9, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Community Building
MEAD GARAGE SALE DAY – May 7, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY – June 11, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Vine St. from Third St. to Fourth St.
MEAD DAYS – June 17 and 18, Mead Park
SHINE AND SHOW CAR SHOW – June 19, Vine St. from Third St. to Fifth St.
ALL-TERRAIN, UTILITY-TYPE, AND GOLF CAR VEHICLES REGISTRATIONS DUE April 1
DOG AND CAT LICENSES DUE May 1
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – February 2022
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Our 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 Wednesday 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 January:
*Trivia Time for all ages! Join us on Saturday, February 5. Starting at 10a, bring your Thinking Hat and get ready to win some prizes! All ages welcome.
*Cookie Tasting Party – Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Saturday, February 12 at 10a, bring 2 dozen cookies (with recipe) to the library and let the tasting begin! Coffee and milk will be served. Adults only please.
*Mark your calendar now for our Annual Mardi Gras Party! March 1 from 4p til 5p.
Stay tuned for more program and event information by following us on Facebook:
facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska
DOG AND CAT OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO LICENSE THEIR PETS –
Residents owning dogs and cats within village limits are required to license their pet(s) by May 1. Licenses may be obtained at the village office during regular business hours or by mailing your pet’s current rabies shot record and payment to: Box 46, Mead. You may also deliver to the drop box located by the village front door and I will return your pet’s record, license receipt, and tag to you via mail or door delivery. Cost to license a pet is $4.00 altered or $6.00 intact.
SNOW REGULATIONS
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. 5-311, 5-311.1
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. 8-2
CHURCH NEWS
ENCOUNTER LIFE MINISTRIES 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!
- 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
9:130 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, FEBRUARY 12.
If you are interested in joining the Mead Planning Commission, please contact the village office or a member of the Board of Trustees or Planning Commission.
WILD GAME FEED
Saturday, February 19
Mead Fire Station
Freewill Donation
Doors open at 6pm
Raffle tickets available from a MVFD member.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, February 8, 6:00pm
Plan Commission: Monday, February 28, 6:30pm
Library Board: Tuesday, February 1, 5:30pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, February 14, 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/Maintenance Superintendent 402-616-9204
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director 402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688