Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 15, Issue 10
OCTOBER 2022
MEAD FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate being served at 5:30 pm, with costume judging for all ages to follow at approximately 6:00 pm.
TRUNK OR TREAT
October 31 at 5:15 pm. Vehicles will be parked north of the Fire Hall waiting for distribution of treats to all!
Board of Trustees meet September 13th
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met on September 13 at 6:00 pm at the Community Building. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Lee, Simon and Wielage. Also present were Clerk Moline and Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Luetkenhaus. Guests were Julie Ogden and Jay Spearman.
PUBLIC HEARING: The hearing was called to order at 6:00 pm to address the 1&6 Year Street Plan. Public input was called. Adjournment was at 6:05 pm.
REGULAR MEETING: The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:05 pm. Action taken was to adopt Res. 22-09 1&6 Year Street Improvement Program, Res. 22-10 Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2022 and approved Annual Certification of Program Compliance. Adjournment was at 6:05 pm.
BUDGET HEARING: A budget hearing was called at 6:05 pm. The 10/1/22-9/30/23 budget was presented with public input called. The hearing adjourned at 6:08 pm.
SPECIAL BUDGET HEARING: The hearing was called at 6:08 pm. Action was taken to adopt the 10/1/22-9/30/23 budget, approve additional allowed 1% growth increase and adopt Res. 22-11 Set final tax levy of 44.7811 per one-hundred dollars of actual valuation for the 10/1/22-9/30/23 fiscal year. The hearing adjourned at 6:12 pm.
REGULAR MEETING:
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Jay Spearman, Piper Sandler and Street Supt. Julie Ogden, JEO, reviewed the Street Improvement Project 2022-1 and Street Improvement District 2022-1 proposal.
NEW BUSINESS: The following action was taken: adopt Ord. 799 Create Street Improvement Project 2022-1; approve Agreement with JEO for design and construction services for the First St. project; adopt Ord. 800 Authorizing the construction of street improvements in Street Improvement District 2022-1; adopt Res. 22-13 Creation of Street Improvement District & notice of Hearing; approve bids from William Thorson as substitute for snow removal and backwashing at the WTP as needed at $21.65 hr during Luetkenhaus’ absence; approved bid of $7,800 per pole (4 poles) with rental of lift of $650 per day and $1,350 per week from SECO for replacement of lights at the park ballfield; approved proposal of $3,775 from SECO to run additional power to the park for use at the batting cage and additional activities; approved bid of Big Red Home Improvement of $11,600 to repair manhole and concrete on 8th St.; approved proposal from Bader’s Highway and St. to tar streets south of the railroad tracks for $55,654. Accepted were the minutes of the August 9 Regular Meeting and Budget Workshop. The Treasurer’s Report and claims were approved.
REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance Supt. – Luetkenhaus reported assistance at the WTP, cleaning of storm sewers by Johnson Services and purchase of Hotsy. Zoning Administrator – Permits issued: 22-09 Jordan Schliffke—deck and stairs; 22-10 Dennis Wellman—demolish garage; 22-11 Constance Schliffke – uninhabitable 3-season room; 22-12 Steve Kadavy – portable shed. Action was taken to void Bldg. Permit 20-10. Clerk – Moline reported signing of SDLL to Chips Restaurant for a wedding on 10/15 at the Fire Hall & need to install water meters at all points of water usage.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
CHURCH NEWS
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 – 11 am. FREE TO ALL! This month the church will be open on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 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 – 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
FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
Encounter Life Ministries
Sunday, October 9th
Noon – 4:00pm
Barbecue, Inflatables, Live Music, Games & Prizes, Hayrack Rides, Pumpkins & Loads of Fun!
A free event for the entire family!
Kids In Action Plan
Everyone in Grades 1-6 is Welcome!
Wednesdays 6:30-8:15pm
Encounter Life Church
Oct. 5 Special Cookie Night (Mmmmm)
Oct. 12 Mission Possible
Oct. 19 Red White & Blue (wear those colors)
Oct. 26 FALL FESTIVAL
16th Annual Walk for Paws
Sunday, October 2,
4:00 pm – Placek Park, Wahoo
$25 individual, $250 sponsor or $500 sponsor (both include a team of 6} with sponsor’s name on the back of the shirts.
Register at: saunderscountylostpets.com
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – October 2022
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
Our Back to School Hours
Monday 3:30p – 5:30p Tuesday 9a – 5:30p
Wednesday 3:30p – 5:30p Thursday 3:30p – 8p
Friday 9a-1p Saturday 9a-1p
Coffee Hour: Join us for coffee and conversation, every Tuesday at 10a.
Story Time every Tuesday at 3:30p. (Best for ages 4-8).
Events for October:
*Basic Sewing Class Monday, October 3rd at 3:30pm. Learn a few sewing basics. RSVP by Oct. 1. Seats are limited. (Best for: ages 10 & up).
*Toddler Time Saturday, October 8th at 10am. This will be second Saturday of every month! (Best for ages 1-4).
*Appetizer Class Thursday, October 13th at 6pm. We’ll be making (and sampling) delicious appetizers. $3 non-refundable deposit. RSVP by Oct. 7th. (Best for: Adults).
*Kids Origami 101 on Friday, October 14th 10am – 11am.
*Spooky Movie Morning on Saturday, October 15th at 10am. Please bring a covered drink.
*Beginner Adult Origami on Tuesday, October 18th at 11am.
*Kitchen Gadget Class on Thursday, October 20th at 6pm. Viki will be sharing a few of her favorite kitchen gadgets. RSVP by Oct. 18th. (Best for: Adults).
*Spooky Movie Morning on Friday, October 28th at 10am. Please bring a covered drink.
*Halloween Craft Hour on Saturday October 29th aat10am-11am. (All ages welcome).
The Library will be closed October 6th.
Stay tuned for more program and event information by following us on Facebook:
facebook.com/meadlibrarynebraska
The Village Dump Hours will change effective November 1 through March 31. They will be the FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY 8am – 12pm.
Current dump hours run April 1 through October 31. Hours being Wednesday 5pm – 7pm and Saturday 8am – 12pm.
The only items allowed are tree branches, weeds, leaves, and unbagged grass clippings. An iron/metal dumpster is also located on-site. The dump is to be used by Mead residents
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
Thomas Sackett, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director 402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, October 11, 6:00pm
Library Board: Tuesday, October 4, 5:30pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, October 10, 6:30pm
The Village Board has been meeting at the Mead Community Building, Library Board at the Library, and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.