Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 17
Issue 5
MAY 2021
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES –
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met April 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mead Community Building. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Lee and Simon. Absent was Trustee Wielage. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Barton Burcel, Aaron Ross, Dan DeHaan, Josh Girmus, Road and Peggy Wimer, Craig Reinsch and Bryce Anderson.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Barton Burcel presented plans for a locker plant south of Mead. Craig Reinsch, Olsson, discussed projects to utilize remaining grant funds from the USDA. Action was taken to approve Change Order #4 with Neuvirth Construction for wiring the generator and pipe modifications in the amount of $5,206.82. Bryce Anderson presented a request to allow placement of temporary / seasonal trailers at Andy’s Trailer Park. Rod and Peggy Wimer discussed an issue with water standing on their property following concrete installation on Oak Street.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing was called at 6:51 p.m. The purpose of the hearing was to hear testimony on amending Article 3, Section 11-310 of the Zoning Regulations. The board reconvened to regular session at 6:53 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION: Second reading of Ord. 763, Water Rates was approved. Action was taken to approve Ord. 765, Amend Chapter 11, Section 11-310 Neighborhood Business District; Ord. 767, Wages for dump master, substitute dump master and summer maintenance employee; Permit to Twisted Thunder Fireworks to sell fireworks from 6/25 through 7/4; Baling Alfalfa Agreement with Terry Miller; granted authority to Karen’s Spirits and Smokes to pursue a liquor license for a June 5 wedding reception at the Mead Fire Station; granted authority to Mead Days Association to pursue a liquor license on June 20 for a Show and Shine Car Show at 102 W. Fourth Street; Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo to spray mosquitos in 2021; and the purchase of a Caterpillar generator for $31,652.11 with financing with the Bank of Mead.
REPORTS: Planning Commission – The minutes of the 3/22 regular meeting and public hearings (2) and permits were accepted. Permits being: 21-04, Travis and Katie Wagenknecht – house and deck addition; 21-05, Parry and Lisa Siebenaler – erect a privacy fence; Rogge General Contractors – construct a gymnasium, lockers and weightrooms for Mead Public Schools; and replat to Wayne and Kim Thorson for 3.01 acres. Permits approved by the Board of Trustees: Wayne and Kim Thorson – install a replacement well at 1032 Co Rd and Girmus Investments – construct a shop/office, 6’ fence, well and septic at 1058 Sunburst Lane. Building Permit 19-23 to Girmus Investments to construct two pole buildings with doors at 1064 Girmus Drive was voided. Library – The minutes of the 4/6 Library Board meeting were accepted. Clerk – Moline reported Marilyn Jensen has volunteered to maintain the median.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
MEAD’S COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE DAY
Saturday, May 1, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
MEAD DAYS – June 18 and 19
MEAD SHOW and SHINE CAR SHOW – June 20
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – May 2021
Our shelves are open for browsing. Please bring your mask.
Coffee Hour: Join us for coffee/tea and conversation, every Tuesday at 10:00am
Storytime: Tuesdays at 4pm. Recommended for 1st-5th grades, all are welcome
Craft Kits To-Go: Every Tuesday, though you can pick up anytime during the week
NEW! Toddler Time: Fridays at 10am. Recommended for Pre-K/Kdg
Puzzle Club: Meets in the library on Saturdays at 10:30am
Booksale: May 1st 8am-2pm, outside the Library, during the Mead Garage Sale
Summer Reading Program: Begins June 1st. Register on our website or the old-fashioned way when you stop by the library. You can track your reading goal by paper or through the ReaderZone website / app that has been made available to us by the Nebraska Library Commission.
Stay tuned for program and event information by following us on Facebook: facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska
Are you a magazine reader? OverDrive and the Libby app offer magazine checkouts with your library card number. Use any device to access! https://nebraska.overdrive.com/
Ever wonder if we have that book you want to read? Type this link into your internet browser to search our online catalog and browse our shelves: https://mead.biblionix.com/catalog/
HOURS:
Tuesday 10a – 5pm, Wednesday 4p – 7p, Thursday 12p – 6p, Friday 9a – 2p, Saturday 9a – 1p
MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEEDURES
In case of severe weather, the fire siren will be sounded and go up and down a few times. This is only to alert members of the Fire Department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local tv channel or radio station if we are in a watch area. Residents can also receive updates and follow the storm’s path on their cell phones, laptops, or computers.
If a funnel is actually spotted, the Fire Department will sound a steady blast on the siren. This is your signal to take cover at once. For those residents or businesses without basements, go to the Alma Lutheran Church basement, 219 W. Fifth Street. A member of the Fire Department will have the door open if we are in a storm warning.
Thank you, Sara Nicola, for chairing the Annual Mead Easter Egg Hunt.
In addition, thank you to all who helped before or during the event, Mrs. Weiss and her students at Mead High School, and the many who contributed candy and dollar donations towards the event.
Planning Commission Member Wanted
- Must live inside the corporate limits of the Village of Mead
- Willing to learn zoning regulations
- Concerned about the community
- Term requires a three-year commitment
Contact the Village Office, Board of Trustees member, or Planning Commission member.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125
Sunday –
10:00a.m. – Sunday Encounter Service
Friday –
2:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. – Bread of Life Pantry OPEN to all!
Wednesday
7:00p.m. – REVIVAL Prayer Meeting and Jr./Sr. High Youth Group
6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. – Kids in Action (elementary age children)
- JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
www.stjamesmead.com/#1 / 402-624-3555
5:30p.m. – Saturday Mass
9:00a.m. – Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00a.m. – Daily Mass
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
9:30a.m. – Sunday School for ages 3 through 8th grade (do not meet the first Sunday of the month)
10:30a.m. – Sunday Worship
PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC Saturday following the second Friday every month, 10AM—11AM. FREE to all! This month the church will be open on SATURDAY, MAY 15.
License your pet today!
Dog and Cat licenses are due May 1. Licenses may be obtained at the Village Office.
All-terrain vehicles, utility-type vehicles, and golf car vehicles are required to be licensed within the village. Contact the Mead Police Officer or the village office to obtain an application for the permit. The permits are due annually on April 1. Mini-bikes are not allowed!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 11, 6:00pm
Planning Commission: Monday, May 24, 7:30pm
Library Board: Tuesday, May 4, 5:30pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, May 10, 7:30pm
The Village Board & Planning Commission meets at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and Fire/Rescue at the fire station.
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MEETINGS MAY BE HELD AT THE MEAD COMMUNITY BUILDING, 220 E. FOURTH STREET, IN ORDER TO MEET GUIDELINES. PLEASE CHECK POSTINGS AT THE BANK OF MEAD, POST OFFICE, OR VILLAGE OFFICE FOR THE LOCATION.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041
Phone: 402-624-2495
Fax: 402-624-2024
meadclerk1@hotmail.com
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
Nick Raver, Utility/Mnt. Supt.402-443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Library Director 402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688
DUMP GUIDELINES
New dump hours are: April 1 through October 31: Wednesday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.; November 1 through March 31: First Saturday of the month ONLY 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. The only items allowed are weeds, tree branches, leaves, and grass clippings. All items must be unbagged. There is also a roll-off available for discarded metal/iron products. There is a charge of $2.00 per load.
Building / Demolition Guidelines
If you are planning a construction or demolition project, you must submit an Application for a Building Permit or Application for a Demolition Permit. The permit will be placed on the Planning Commission’s agenda. If you reside anywhere other than a residential district the permit will then be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for their action at their monthly meeting. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. (if Memorial Day falls on the fourth Monday they meet the third Monday of May, no December meeting.) The Board of Trustees meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Items not requiring a Building Permit are temporary dog kennels, sidewalks, driveways, cement patio’s, and concrete slabs. A shed 150 square feet or less does not require a permit but does need to meet setbacks. A permit is required prior to cutting into street curbs. A fence is required for any pool, spa, or hot tub containing at least 18” of water. Zoning guidelines also apply to residences within the one-mile jurisdiction of the Village of Mead.
Mead Clean-up Day ~
Saturday, June 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
(312 S. Vine Street, in front of the village office)
ITEMS NOT PERMITEED:
Tires, Wood, Pallets, Construction Refuse, Grass Clippings, Tree Limbs, Trash. 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, bicycles, grills, lawnmowers, etc.
THE EVENT IS FOR MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY! Trustees will be present to check resident identification.