Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
OCTOBER 2024 Volume 17, Issue 10
MEAD FIRE / RESCUE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Mead Fire / Rescue Department will sponsor their Annual Halloween Party on October 31 at the Mead Community Building. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served beginning at 5:30 pm. Costume judging for all ages will take place shortly thereafter.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Trunk or Treat will be held October 31 beginning at 5:15 pm. Vehicles should arrive at 4:45 pm. The vehicles will be parked north of the Mead Community Building waiting for spooks and goblins to fetch their special treats!
UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENT –
The Mead Days Committee is looking for individuals or businesses to sponsor an activity station or a game at the Mead Holiday Lighting Event planned for Saturday, December 7. Please contact Dalene Selko at the Bank of Mead 402-624-2255 if you are willing to take part in this event.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES ~
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met on September 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Lee, Simon, and Wielage. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Julie Ogden, Andrew Jackson, Martin and Savanah Heinen and Sara Else.
Action was taken to approve the August 13 Regular Board Meeting and Budget Workshop minutes, Treasurer’s Report, Claims, and Pay Application #3 to ME Collins in the amount of $248,080.24.
The board adjourned to a Public Hearing at 6:05 pm.
A Public Hearing was called to order at 6:05 pm to review the One-and Six- Year Street Plan. The hearing adjourned at 6:07 pm.
NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to adopt Resolution 24-08, One-and Six– Year Street Plan, Resolution 24-09, Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2024, and approved the Annual Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2024.
The board adjourned to a Budget Hearing at 6:10 pm.
A Budget Hearing was called to order at 6:10 pm to review the proposed October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 fiscal year budget and tax levy.
The board adjourned to a Special Budget Hearing at 6:12 pm.
A Special Budget Hearing was called to order at 6:12 pm. Action was taken to adopt the October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 fiscal year budget, approved an additional allowed 1% growth increase, and adopted Resolution 24-10, Final Tax Levy of 44.7389 cents per one-hundred dollars of actual valuation for the October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 fiscal year.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:20 pm.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Julie Ogden, Street Superintendent presented Change Order No 2 and updated the board on the street project. Martin and Savannah Heinen presented a proposal to close a street on October 12 for a Block Party. Both requests were approved.
UNSCHEDULED GUEST: Andrew Jackson commented on street issues at Girmus Properties.
NEW BUSINESS: A proposal for pickleball/basketball courts were reviewed.
REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent – A written report of monthly activities was presented by Thorson. Library – The minutes of the September 3 meeting were accepted. Building and Zoning Administrator – Permits approved were 24-16, Craig and Mary Vogt to construct a deck and 24-17, Village of Mead to erect a fence. A well/septic system to Tyler Carlson was approved. Planning Commission – Ronald Pelton was appointed to the commission. Clerk – Moline sought recommendations for the Appreciation Dinner.
The future of the police force was discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Thank you to everyone who completed the Lead / Copper Survey and Cross Connection Survey. These are very important documents required by NDEE.
Thank you to everyone for your patience during the First Street / Pine Street paving project. We know it was difficult during the closing of Co Rd 10 for two weeks in September to complete necessary work.
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
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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
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 & 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
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages through Eighth Grade
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 OCTOBER 12.
Every last Wednesday of the month is a FREE Community Meal 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Can you help?
Since this summer, Mead has been trapping free-roaming cats and then have them vaccinated against rabies, neutered or spayed, and returned to the community or adopted. Their ears will be tipped to show the process has been completed.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation toward this project, deliver to the Bank of Mead or Village office. Thank-you!
Welcome, Ron Pelton as a member of the Mead Planning Commission.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, October 8, 6:00pm
Library Board: Tuesday, October 1, 6:00pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, October 14, 6:30pm
The Village Board meets at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library, and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – October 2024
Phone: 402-624-6605 E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com
NEW Back to School Hours:
Monday 3:30p – 8p Tuesday 9a – 12n & 3:30p – 5:30p
Wednesday 3:30p – 8p Thursday 9a – 12n & 3:30 – 5:30p
Friday 8a –11a Saturday 9a –12n
Coffee Hour: Join us for Coffee and conversation every Tuesday at 10a.
Story Time: Attend our Story Time on Wednesdays after school at 4p. We will read books, make a craft, and take home a snack. Best for kids ages 4-8, but all are welcome!
Events for October:
Tuesday, October 1 – The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at 6p. The session is open to the public.
Wednesday, October 9 – Join the group that meets for the Library’s Adult Book Club at 630p. We supply the books! Just bring yourself and a drink.
Mondays, October 7 & 14– Participate in an Adult DIY Craft Night from 6p-8p. Bring your own craft to work on and enjoy the conversation and fun.
Wednesday, October 16 – Adult Craft Night at 630p! Join us to make a cute pumpkin decoration for your home. No cost and no rsvp. Stop in to see a sample.
Monday, October 21 – NE Game and Parks will be at the library at 630p to share their love of wildlife animals. This fun and informative event is for all ages!
Thursday, October 24 – The library will be open 9a-12n only.
Monday, October 28 – The Alma Book Club will meet at the library at 630p. All adults are welcome.
Thursday, October 31 – The library will be open 9a til 12n only. Happy Halloween!
Stay tuned for more program and event information by following us on our new Facebook page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086953985568
Or, search Mead NE Public Library on Facebook!
WILL IT SNOW IN OCTOBER?
Please be aware that we have been known to have snow in Nebraska in October! Therefore, here are the required snow removal guidelines for the village. Upon a snowfall of two inches or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the village until the street has been cleared of snow. Occupants of any lot or lots or the owner of any vacant lot or lots within the corporate limits shall not allow snow, sleet, mud, ice, or other substance to accumulate on the sidewalks or to remain on the sidewalks. All sidewalks within the municipality shall be cleaned within twenty-four hours after the cessation of the storm.
PAY YOUR BILL ONLINE
If you wish to pay your water / sewer bill online, log into http://ne.gov/go/meadvillagene.
PICKLEBALL/BASKETBALL COURTS AT THE VILLAGE PARK
The Mead Days Committee is excited to announce that we are in the process of installing pickleball/basketball courts at the Village Park. We will be constructing a 60×60 concrete slab that will enable two pickleball courts and an overlapping basketball court. We have raised enough funds through Mead Days events to cover this cost with volunteers helping with the concrete work.
We are seeking donations for the fence, painting of courts. and electrical work. If you would like to donate to this project, feel free to drop your donation off at the Bank of Mead or mail it to Bank of Mead, P.O. Box 155, Mead, NE 68041. Checks need to be made payable to the Mead Educational Foundation. The foundation is a 501C and donations may be used for tax deductions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give Dalene Selko a call at 402-624-2255
Monetary donations are being sought to support the Mead Backpack Program. To make a donation, please contact Dale Nygren at 402-443-7938 or mail to Alma Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 88, Mead, NE 68041. Please mark “Backpack Ministry” on your check.
Thank you in advance for your support of the Mead Backpack program.