Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 17, Issue 2
FEBRUARY 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD MEETING JANUARY 9th
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met January 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Lee, Simon, and Wielage. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guest was Amanda Lee.
UNSCHEDULED GUEST: Amanda Lee expressed concern of a water leak at the meter at her residence.
NEW BUSINESS: Interest loans were presented from the Bank of Mead, Wahoo State Bank, and First Bank of Nebraska. Action was taken to adopt Resolution 24-01, Loan with the Bank of Mead in the amount of $55,456.00 for street tarring and UTV purchase; approved a SDLL to the Mead Volunteer Fire Department to host a Wild Game Feed on February 17 at the Community Building; approved a SDLL to Mead Days Association to host a town celebration at the park on June 14 and 15; approved submitting wiring of a heater at the Water Treatment Plant to the USDA for approval of grant funding; and adopted Ordinance No. 826, Wage increase to the Library Assistant.
Discussion was held on Broadband Grant approval with Spectrum; 501(c)3; Industrial zoning, and Special Meeting date change to January 30.
REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance – Thorson reported snow removal and Lead Surveys. Library – The minutes of the January 3 meeting were accepted and noted release of employee from Workmen’s Compensation. Planning Commission – Accepted were the minutes of the November 27, 2023 Regular Meeting.
The board entered Executive Session at 6:38 pm to prevent needless injury to the reputation of the person.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:50 pm.
Ordinance No. 822, Wage increase to Clerk/Treasurer was adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS –
Pet License and Vaccination Day – March 30, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Mead Garage Sale Day – May 4, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mead Clean-up Day – June 8, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mead Days – June 14, 15, 16
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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
- 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 – 2 pm. FREE TO ALL! This month the church will be open on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
Registration now open for 2024 Mead Baseball/Softball!
Mead Ball Association anticipates teams for the foll0wing ages in 2024:
- TBall (boys and girls)
- Coachpitch boys
- Coachpitch girls (8u softball)
- 9/10 Boys Baseball
- 10u Girls Softball
- 12u Girls Softball
While it seems warm weather is far away, league registration is due as early as March for some ages, and should any age level not have enough players, or no coach, this gives us time to alert parents if necessary to sign-up elsewhere.
Forms are available at Mead Public Schools or the Bank of Mead. Information about each level is located on the form. Payment preferred via venmo or dropped off at the Bank of Mead.
Pick up a form or go to https://forms.gle/RLnMWE87h3YRDG4V8.
If you need help, contact Angie Siske with any questions: angiesiske@gmail.com.
If you reside within the corporate limits of the Village of Mead know that all dogs and cats are required to be licensed annually by May 1. Licenses may be obtained at the village office during regular business hours or by mailing your pet’s information, current rabies vaccination record, and payment to Box 46, Mead. You may also deliver to the drop box located by the village office front door and your record will be returned to you along with the receipt and tag via mail or door delivery. Cost to license your dog or cat is $4.00 altered / $6.00 intact.
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 orange flag are among the requirements. Cost is $50.00 for the permit. Go-carts and minibikes are NOT PERMITTED on public property or streets.
April is approaching which means . . .
DUMP HOURS WILL BE CHANGING
APRIL 1 – OCTOBER 31
Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MEAD FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL GAME FEED
Saturday, February 17
Mead Fire Station. 220 E. Fourth St., Mead
Doors open at 6 pm.
Freewill Donations collected at the door
Raffle Tickets will be available for $5.00. Prizes include Rifle, Shotgun and Yeti Cooler.
Food donations encouraged.
Contact a MVFD member to donate wild game ahead of time or bring a cooked dish to share.
Alcohol will be sold; no outside drinks are allowed.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, February 13, 6:00pm
Library Board: Tuesday, February 6, 6:00pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, February 12, 6:30pm
The Village Board 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
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
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – February 2024
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Hours:
Monday 330p-8p Tuesday 9a-12n & 330p-515p Wednesday 330p-8p
Thursday 9a-12n & 330p-515p Friday 8a-1130a Saturday 9a-12n
The Library will be closed on February 19 for President’s Day.
Events for February:
Tuesday, February 6 – The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at 6p. The session is open to the public.
Monday, February 5, and 12 – Participate in Adult DIY Craft Night from 6p-8p. Bring your own craft to work on and enjoy the conversation.
Tuesday, February 6, 13, 20 and 27 – Join us for Coffee and conversation at 10a.
Saturday, February 10 – Kids! It’s time to make a cute Valentine’s Day Craft at 10a! All ages are welcome.
Wednesday, February 28 – Stop in any time between 6p and 8p to play some fun board games! Bring the family, friends or come alone. Refreshments will be served. Ages 6 – 99 are welcome!
The library now has TWO Book Clubs, for your convenience. All adults are welcome to either one or both! The last Monday of the month is a potluck dinner, and the 2nd Wednesday of the month is a take-turns-dessert club. Both Book Clubs start at 630p and end around 8p. Join us for a fun evening: February 14 and/or February 26.
Stay tuned for more program and event information by following us on Facebook and Instagram!
WHAT A STORM ~ Thank you to everyone that volunteered their service, homes, church building, businesses, and food and drink during the recent snowstorm to care for those stranded in the storm. A special thank you to the Mead Volunteer Fire Department for the countless hours they put in rescuing stranded motorists. The Board of Trustees and staff cannot be more proud and thankful for the way you all stepped up in this emergency situation.
Payment options for the Village of Mead are cash, check, or credit/debit card. You also may sign up for automatic payment from your financial institution to be made on the 15th of every month. The “Authorization for Direct Payment” form is available at the Village Office. If you wish to make payment on the internet, you may do so at http://ne.gov/go/meadvillagene.