Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 18, Issue 2 FEBRUARY 2025
VILLAGE BOARD HOLDS JANUARY 14th MEETING
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held on January 14 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Lee, Simon, and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Felty. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Luetkenhaus. Guests were Julie Ogden, Mike Kuehn, Andrew Jackson, and Greg and Gale Lavinge.
The agenda, December 10 meeting minutes, Treasurer’s Report, and claims were approved.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Street Supt. Julie Ogden presented a draft of the Final Report of Total Cost and Assessments for the First Street and Pine Street projects. Mike Kuehn presented documentation on the proposed round-about at the intersection of Highways 77 and 92. Thorson will contact the NE Department of Roads engineer to discuss an alternative route.
UNSCHEDULED GUESTS: Greg Lavigne and Andrew Jackson expressed fencing concerns at Girmus Subdivision. The board suggested they present their concerns to their Housing Authority. Thorson will discuss the concern with the Saunders County Supervisor.
REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent – Luetkenhaus reported completion of daily duties at the water plant, water line and meter maintenance, and dirt work at the dump. Library – The January 7 meeting minutes were accepted. Clerk – Moline presented scheduled dates for the “Pet Vaccination/License Day” on April 19, “Garage Sale Day” on May 3, and “Clean-up Day” on June 7. Also reported was an email from Spectrum indicating they will need to bore lines rather than place on the electrical poles for installation of service and acceptance of on-call agreements with Olsson for 2025.
NEW BUSINESS: A citizen complaint was presented. Annual evaluation of the Clerk/Treasurer was held. Ordinance No. 838 was adopted, Wage increase of 6% awarded to the Clerk/Treasurer.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 pm.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tues., February 11, 6:00pm
Library Board: Tues., February 4, 6:00pm
Fire/Rescue: Mon., February 10, 6:30pm
The Village Board meets at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library, and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.
UPCOMING EVENTS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Pet License and Vaccination Day – April 19, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Mead Garage Sale Day – May 3, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mead Clean-up Day – June 7, 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Mead Days – June 20 & 21
All-terrain Vehicles, Utility-type Vehicles & Golf Car License Registrations are due April 1.
Dog / Cat Licenses are due May 1.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
402-624-3015, also on Facebook
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages through Eighth Grade, excluding the first Sunday of the month
10:30 am – Worship Service
PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC Saturday following the second Friday every month, 9 am – 2 pm. FREE TO ALL! This month the church will be open on FEBRUARY 15.
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 – 8:15 pm Kids in Action (first through sixth grade)
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
St. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
www.stjamesmead.com / 402-624-3555, also on Facebook
4:30 pm – Saturday Mass
9:00 am – Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00 am – Tues-Wed-Thu-Fri Daily Mass
MEAD FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL GAME FEED
Saturday, February 15
Mead Fire Station, 220 E. Fourth St., Mead
Doors open at 6pm
Freewill Donations collected at the door.
Raffle tickets will be available for $5.00. Prizes include: Browning 270 X-Bolt Rifle, Browning 12 Ga. 3.5” Pump Shotgun, and 65” LG UHD AI TV.
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.
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, Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent 402-616-9204
Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director 402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – February 2025
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Winter Hours:
Monday 4p-8p Tuesday 9a-12n & 330p-6p Wednesday 4p-8p
Thursday 9a-12n & 330p-6p Friday 8a-11a Saturday 9a-12n
We will be closed on Feb. 17, 19 and 26.
Tuesday, February 4 – The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at the Library at 6p. The session is open to the public.
Events for February:
Tuesday, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 – Join us for Coffee Time and conversation at 10a.
Monday, February 3, 10 and 24 – Participate in Adult DIY Craft Night from 6p-8p. Bring your own craft to work on and enjoy the conversation.
Tuesday, February 4 – Kids! Stop in after school at 330p to make a Kids’ Craft and enjoy some cookies. All young people are welcome.
Wednesday, February 5 – Adults! Join us at 630p to make a cute Valentine’s Day craft. Please rsvp by January 28. There is a non-refundable $5.00 fee but that will be returned to you the evening of the program. Seats are limited!
Wednesday, February 12 – The Adult Book Club will have their monthly meeting at 6:30p. All adults are welcome!
Be sure to check out the Mead Public Library on Facebook and Instagram!
THINKING ABOUT BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SEASON?
The Mead Ball Association recently held their start-up meeting. Information will be available soon as to what teams will be formed. Please consult MEAD BALL ASSOCIATION on FACEBOOK for any updated information.
Forms will be available on-line, at the Bank of Mead, or Mead Public Schools classrooms.
Happy Valentine’s Day