Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 18, Issue 6
JUNE 2025
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held May 13 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Simon, and Wielage. Absent were Felty and Lee. Also present was Clerk Moline, Guest was Cara Simon.
The April 8 meeting minutes, Treasurer’s Report, and claims were approved.
SCHEDULED GUEST: Cara Simon, representing Mead PTO, requested closure of Elm Street during the Mead Days Fun Run.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The village attorney indicated the procedure for abatement of nuisances was in order.
NEW BUSINESS: Approved were closure of Elm Street during the Mead Days Fun Run; Subordination Agreement and Environmental Covenant between AltEn and NDEE, letter be sent to The Burke District regarding agreement with them regarding their deck location; permit to Twisted Thunder to rent a space behind the Community Building to sell fireworks; proposal from Security Fence to remove and replace the gate at the Water Treatment Plant contingent on reimbursement from Spectrum; expend KENO funds for rebar and fencing in support of the Pickleball Court; and reappointed Andrew Jackson and Austin Miller to the Planning Commission. Resolution 25-06, Lien on property described as Lots 10, 12, 14 & 16, Block 33 Original Town Mead for delinquent utilities and Resolution 25-10, Lower Platte North NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan were adopted. Clerk shared information on the Source Water Grant.
REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance – A written report from Luetkenhaus indicated water plant maintenance, mowing, weed eating and maintenance of mower, park and dump. Future tasks include mulching at the park and flushing hydrants. Building/Zoning Administrator– Permits approved 25-01, Virgil Frahm, 219 W. Sixth St. to construct wood steps and 25-02, Draw Properties, 1589 Co Rd 10 to remove a wooded deck. Discussion was held on amending the Zoning Map with corrected zoning districts on several properties. Clerk – Moline reported email from our attorney stressing the need to be diligent at turning off delinquent accounts and increasing utilities deposit, sale of pet licenses and off-road permits, Mead Clean-up Day June 7 and Warranty Notice for First/Pine Street projects.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: Request to deliver trees from a road project removal was denied.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, June 7, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
312 South Vine Street
(downtown in front of village office)
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED:
Tires Wood Pallets Construction Refuse
Tree Limbs Trash Shingles Grass Clippings
Trash is termed as any item that can be disposed of with your regular garbage service collector. TRASH WILL BE RETURNED WITH THE RESIDENT. NO TIRES, PALLETS, OR WOOD OF ANY KIND WILL BE COLLECTED. We accept most other items: large household items such as couches, tables, chairs, dressers, desks, tv’s, microwaves, computers, bicycles, grills, lawnmowers, etc.
The event is open to MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY!
DO NOT BRING YOUR ITEMS AND PLACE IN ANY OF THE DUMPSTERS
ON-SITE OR ON THE GROUND PRIOR TO 8:00 AM ON JUNE 7.
WORSHIP MINISTRY
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
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
402-624-3015, also on Facebook
10:30 am – Worship Service
Bible School – June 16-20, 9am – 12pm (Register today!)
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 JUNE 14.
BUILDING/DEMOLITION GUIDELINES
If you are planning a construction or demolition project, you must submit an Application for a Building Permit or an Application for a Demolition Permit to the Village Office. The permit will be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator. Upon approval or denial of the application, contact will be made with the applicant. If approved, a permit will be issued along with a letter that the permit may be obtained upon payment. Items not requiring a permit are temporary dog kennels and concrete projects. A shed 150 sq. ft. or less does not require a permit, but must meet setbacks and the number of accessory buildings permitted within your zoning district. Check with the village office for these guidelines or go online to meadnebraska.net and click on “Documents”, Mead Zoning Regulations”. A permit is also required prior to cutting or grinding into a street. This permit must be approved at a Village Board meeting. Guidelines are established for all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.
If you begin any project without proper approval, a $100.00 fee will be assessed.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – June 2025
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Summer Hours:
Monday 4p-8p Tuesday 9a-12n & 1p-6p Wednesday 4p-8p Thursday 9a-12n Friday 8a-11a Saturday 9a-12n
We will be closed on Wednesday, June 4, and also Saturday, June 21, for Mead Days.
Tuesday, June 3 – The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at the Library at 6p. The session is open to the public.
Events for June:
Tuesdays, June 3, 17, and 24 – Join us for Coffee Time at 10a.
Tuesdays, June 3 and June 24 – The Youth Book Club will meet from 2-3p. If you are entering 3rd through 6th grade, please consider joining us. Pick up your book after May 22, read it and attend our first meeting on June 3. Snacks will be provided.
Monday, June 9 through Thursday, June 12 – The annual Summer Reading Camp for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 will meet at the library each day from 10-11a. The UNL Extension Office will be hosting. In order to participate, a family member must have a Mead Public Library card and be in good standing. Call or come by the library to register.
Wednesday, June 11 – The Adult Book Club will have its monthly meeting at 630p. All adults are welcome.
Tuesday, June 17 – Adult Craft Time will be offered. Stop in at 5p to make a cute 4th of July Craft.
Friday, June 20 – If you are 8 or older, join us to make Homemade Dog Biscuits at 10a. Take home a treat for Fido!
Tuesday, June 24 – After 10a Coffee Hour, Sarah Buckley, Sustainable Landscape Specialist from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, will present “Supporting Pollinators in the Landscape” at 11a. This is an opportunity to learn about different kinds of pollinators, how they help us, challenges they are facing, and how we can support them.
Friday, June 27 – Come for a Kids’ Craft Session at 10a. We will be painting Rainbow Ornaments. Best for ages 5 and older, but all are welcome.
Monday, June 30 – All ages are invited to stop in between 5-7p to make a one of kind Button!
Don’t forget to pick up your Summer Reading Packet to earn prizes! All Ages!
Be sure to check out the Mead Public Library on Facebook!
Thank you to the many volunteers who helped replace the dugouts and fencing at the softball/baseball field. Special thank you to two local businesses – Security Fence for the fencing and Astro Buildings for the metal. Another thank you goes to the many volunteers who are working on constructing the pickleball and basketball court with specific mention to Todd Valley Farms for sod, Turf Pro for laying the sod, and Mead Fire Department to water the sod. Also, thank you to everyone who has donated their time toward various projects within the village. Please know that you are appreciated!
GEAR UP FOR AN EXCITING WEEKEND OF MEAD DAYS ON JUNE 20 & 21. THERE ARE MANY FUN KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, SPORTING EVENTS, GOOD FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT PLANNED BY THE MEAD DAYS COMMITTEE. THE PARADE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY WITH A START TIME OF 12:30.
Thank you to the many households that sponsored sales at our Annual Garage Sale Day. It was a beautiful day and hopefully your sales were successful.
A Few Reminders ~
¨ All-terrain vehicles, utility-type vehicles, and golf car vehicles are required to be licensed by April 1.
¨ All dogs and cats residing within village limits are to be licensed by May 1.
¨ Garbage and refuge are to be removed from all property. Weeds and grass are to be no more than 12” in height. Do not mow grass clippings into the street.
¨ All vehicles are to hold a current license or be removed from your property. Vehicles cannot be parked along the streets longer than 48 hours. Any motor vehicle with trailer, bed, or box attached in excess of the gross weight of 5 ton, or any motor home exceeding 20’ in length measured bumper to bumper are not permitted to park on any street, alley, public way, or portions thereof, except for delivery or collection of goods and then only as long as necessary.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, June 10, 6:00pm
Planning Comm: Monday, June 23, 6:30pm
Library Board: Tuesday, June 3, 6:00pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, June 9 6:30pm
The Village Board and Planning Commission meet 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, Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent 402-616-9204
City of Yutan, Police Department 402-625-2112
Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director 402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688