Newsletter May 2013 - Mead Nebraska

Village of Mead

MEAD MESSENGER

MAY 2013
Volume 10, Issue 5

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET APRIL 9

     A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Trustees Guyle, Miller, Wielage and Wimer. Absent was Chair Mayfield. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Raver, Police Chief Carlson and Library Director Black. Guest present was Ken Schultz.
     UNSCHEDULED GUEST: Ken Schultz inquired about the duties of the Dumpmaster.
     UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT: Raver reported recent sewer test and rental fee for a skidloader.
     POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the Monthly Police Report. Follow-up was presented on the dog shooting incident. Discussion was held on nuisances. Clerk to report nuisance regulations to residents via letter enclosed with the utility mailings and newsletter.
     CLERK REPORT: Moline reported sessions attended while at Clerk Academy.
     PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The minutes of the March 25 meeting were reviewed.
     LIBRARY REPORT: The minutes of the March 20 meeting were presented. Black presented new library hours effective May 1. Megan Engel was approved as a member of the Library Board.
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Action was taken to adopt on third reading Ord. No. 633 and Ord. No. 634, Garbage Franchises and approve second reading of Ord. No. 636, Library Board.
     NEW BUSINESS: A report from Engineer Ben Day presented the process of the wastewater project and water supply and arsenic treatment. Ed Ruhe’s resignation as Dumpmaster was noted. Action was taken to approve a one-year contract with John Deere for rent of a skidloader at $1,700.00 per year, approved Olsson Associates as the engineering firm to complete a Scope of Project for a water project, hired Ken Schultz as Dumpmaster at $8.50 per hour, hired Adam Wimer to assist the Utility/Maintenance Supt. on an as-needed basis at $15.00 per hour, and approved renewal of a $50,000.00 10-year life insurance policy for Clerk Moline . Need for an ADA policy was noted. The water conservation policy was reviewed. Moline reported notification of an up to 35% forgiveness award from DWSRF which would be used towards a water project.
     The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

The Village of Mead Board of Trustees discussed several concerns at the April 9 Regular Board Meeting.
This reminder is being sent to all residents in hopes that concerns will be addressed if they concern you.

· Garbage and refuse are to be removed from all property. Please keep your yards and structures in a neat appearance. Weed or grass growth is to be no more than 12” inches in height.

· All vehicles are to hold a current license or be removed from the property. Alternatives are that the vehicle must be contained in a structure out of sight from the general public or tarped. Vehicles cannot be parked along the streets longer than 48 hours.

Mead Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm in front of the village office. Dumpsters will be available for residents of the village to dispose of their unwanted items. Branches, weeds and grass clippings may be disposed of at the village dump to residents at a cost of $2.00 per load. A dumpster for iron disposal is also available at this site during regular dump hours. Cost is $2.00 per load. All loads will be screened by the dumpmaster. Recycling bins located north of the Fire Station are available to residents.

All of the above concerns are deemed a violation by the Village of Mead if they are not followed.

COMMUNITY POINTS OF INTEREST AS SPRING ARRIVES

· All dogs and cats within village boundaries are to be licensed by MAY 1st. Licenses are available at the Village Office during regular business hours or by mailing required payment and shot documentation to Box 46, Mead.

· Dogs are not permitted to run at large within the community. There have been several cases already this spring of dogs running loose.

· Owners of all animals are responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited on public or private property. The owner is also responsible for the removal of any trash or garbage that is scattered or removed from its rightful place.

· No person, firm or organization shall abandon any vehicle within the village.

· All yards are to be maintained at all times. Grass and weeds shall be no taller than 12”. Owners are to cut and clear such real estate, together with 1/2 of the streets and alleys abutting their property. Grass is not to be mowed into the street.

· The owner or occupant of any lot or parcel of ground abutting or adjacent to any street or sidewalk over which there extends the branches of trees shall at all times keep the branches or limbs trimmed to the height of at least 14’.

Mead Public Library News by Nancy Black, Library Director

The Mead Public Library would like to welcome members of the community to “Public Coffee Hour” every Tuesday from 10 – 11:00 a.m. Visit with friends, read the paper, play cards or check out a book. We at the Library are also happy to announce “After School Story Time” every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy doing a craft project, having a snack and listening to a story. New programs will be announced as they are added for the public.

April 15th – April 21st was National Library Week!!! I was happy to see so many of you come to show your support. This year’s theme was “Communities”! It takes a community to support a library and the library is here to support your community.

Mead Public Library added the following new/donated books/ DVD’s in March:

“A Story of God and all of Us” by Roma Downey, “2013 Baseball Prospectus” by King Kaufman, editor, “Flight” (DVD), “The Hunger Games” (DVD), “Life of Pi” (DVD), “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”(DVD), “The Present” by Johanna Lindsey, “The Nebraska State Capitol: Restoring a Landmark”, “Hitmaker: The Man and his Music” by Tommy Mottola, “Maisy Learns to Swim” by Lucy Cousins , “Nubs: the True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle” by Dennis Brian, “Memoirs of a Goldfish” by Devin Scillian, “Give me back my Legions!” a novel of ancient Rome by Harry Turtledove (book on CD), “A Week in Winter” by Maeve Binchy, “Blindman’s Bluff” by Faye Kellerman, “Her Daughter’s Eyes” by Jessica Barksdale Inclan, “Faces of Fear” by John Saul, “Spring Fever” by Mary Kay Andrews, “Force of Nature” by C.J. Box, “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn, “Three Sisters” by Susan Mallery, “Gunman’s Rhapsody” by Robert B. Parker, “Alex Cross Run” by James Patterson, “The Familiars” by Adam Jay Epstein, “Rise of the Guardians” (DVD) and “Wreck it Ralph” (DVD).

New Library Hours effective May 1, 2013

Tuesday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm with Public Coffee Hour @ 10:00 am; 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm with After School Storytime @ 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm with Teen/Tween Advisory Board and Book Club @ 7:00 pm (one Wed per mo.)
Thursday: 10:00 am – 11:00 am; 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm with Saturday Morning Storytime @ 11:00 am; Adult Book Club 12:00 pm (one Sat. per mo.)

The Annual Mead Community Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon in front of the Village Office, 312 S. Vine St. This event is open to Mead residents only.

Church Services

EVANGELICAL COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10

Ec34720@windstream.net / 402-624-6125
9:00 am Coffee & visiting
10:00 am Worship service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during service)

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday
6:00 pm Dinner 4 Change (free to everyone)
7:00 pm Life Group / Bible Study (an opportunity to hear answers to tough questions of the Bible)

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass

Weekly Schedule
7:00 am Daily Mass – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
5:30 pm Daily Mass – Tuesday
8:00 am Daily Mass – Saturday

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.

www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
Worship – 8:30 am – first Sunday of the month (spoken)
10:30 am – all other Sundays
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages

PANERA BREAD – May 11, 10:00 – 11:00 am
at the church basement (FREE TO ALL)

THANKS

Thank you to Denise Patocka for coordinating the Annual Mead Easter Egg Hunt. Also thank you to the many volunteers helping with the event. Thank you to residents and businesses for the generous donations of money and candy. It was a chilly day but the little ones had fun.

DUMPMASTER HIRED

Ken Schultz has been hired as the new Dumpmaster. WELCOME!

Ultimate Kids Club—Summer Club!

Aerobic Football, Scavenger Hunts, Obstacle Courses, Athletic Drills, Tennis Sessions, Whiffle Ball, and more!

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, June 4th—July 25th—meet at Mead tennis courts.

For current K—6th graders

MUST REGISTER at www.ultimatekidsclub.org

MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDEGARAGE SALE

Saturday, May 4, 2013
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.

If you wish to be placed on the Village Garage Sale Map please contact the Village Office at 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 26. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact Dalene Selko at the Bank of Mead (402-624-2255) for table rental.

VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.net

Steve Mayfield, Chairman
Gary Guyle, Trustee
Adam Miller, Trustee
Richard Wielage, Trustee
Rod Wimer, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Nancy Black, Librarian 624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 443-9688

WANTED MEAD DAYS DONATIONS!

The Mead Days Committee is requesting donations for Mead Days 2013 to be held June 14, 15 and 16.

Donations can be in the form of cash or items for Bingo. All donations can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead or mailed to the Bank of Mead, Box 155 Mead, NE 68041.

Thank you to the following contributors to date: AWS, Bank of Mead, Robert and Elaine Pearson, Kent and Linda Sweet, Vera and Ray Huckeby, Subbert Well Service, St. James Catholic Church, Edward Jones, 21st Century Construction, Village of Mead, Insulfoam, Big Rig, Miller LawnService, Todd Valley Farms, and Mead Cattle.

VILLAGE OF MEAD UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, May 14, 6:00pm
Planning Commission: Monday, May 20 7:30pm
(date change due to Memorial Day)
Library Board: Wednesday, May 15, 7:00pm
Fire and Rescue: Monday, May 13, 7:30pm

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and Fire and Rescue at the Fire Station.

Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month

Assets are the actions we take in our lives to build healthy relationships and strengthen the members of our families. This month we will investigate expectations. Families are generally stronger when there are clear expectations for each member. Here are some specific ways to put this into practice:
*Use the news as a conversation starter for tough topics – ask family members what they thought about a story and how they would respond.

            *Think through tough conversations in advance – what questions do you need to ask? How do you want the conversation to end? When would be the best time for all involved to focus?
            *Be proactive in setting expectations before problems arise.
            *Establish expectations that meet the four C’s –
                        Clear – explicit, concrete and understood. Discuss the “why” behind the
                        expectation to increase understanding and buy-in.
                        Consistent – be fair about how expectations are set, monitored and enforced.
                        For example, if teens are not allowed to text during meal times, adults should not text
                        during meals either.
                        Completion – focus more on the goal than the process. For example, if the
                        expectation is to have a clean living room, it is less important which was done first, the
                        dusting, or the vacuuming.
                        Compassionate – remember to keep the relationship as the top priority and recognize
                        that no one is perfect.
            *Recognize that all members of your family contribute to its strength – it is not just the parent
            or parents. Each person plays an important role in how well your family functions, how tasks
get shared, whether everyone feels comfortable at home, and whether it’s pleasant to spend
time together.

For more information see www.ParentFurther.com/familyassets