Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Volume 16
Issue 9
SEPTEMBER 2023
VILLAGE OFFICE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 4th LABOR DAY
TRUSTEES HOLD MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 8th
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on August 8 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Lee, Simon, and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Felty. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent Luetkenhaus, and Police Chief Sackett. Guests were Lisa Flesner, Dustin Marvel, Cara Simon, Jennifer Lee, Mary Mayfield, Kylee Hickman, Laurie VanAckeren, Roberta Kisling, J.P. Hannan, Andrew Jackson, and Sara Else.
A BUDGET WORKSHOP was called at 6:03 pm. Lisa Flesner presented the 10/1/23-9/30/24 proposed budget. The workshop adjourned at 6:24 pm.
SCHEDULED GUESTS: Dustin Marvel, OPPD, presented programs offered by OPPD. James P. Hannan questioned moving the fireworks stand from the park.
NEW BUSINESS: Review of the One- and Six-Year Street plan was held. Discussion was held on formation of a Park Committee, and PTO overtime for emergencies. A letter was read from the Mead Days Committee regarding the Holiday Lighting Event to be held December 2. The bid of $3,650 from A.B. Sprinkler & Repair to install a sprinkler system at the outfield of the park ballfield was approved.
REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent – Luetkenhhaus reported mowing, weed eating, daily duties, and removal of a broken tree branch at the park. The tree needs to be removed in the near future as do several other trees in the park. Library – The minutes of the August 1 Board Meeting were accepted. Building / Zoning Administrator – Building Permit 23-10, AltEn, to erect a 6’ galvanized chain-link fence to encompass the property was accepted. Planning Commission – The minutes of the June 26 Regular Meeting and July 10 Special Meeting were accepted. Police – Sackett reported on-duty activities, tickets, and recent employment accepted at his church/school.
Discussion was held on activities at AltEn and safety concerns at the Frontier Coop construction site.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.
TRUSTEES HOLD SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held August 9 at 5:35 pm at the Mead Community Building. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Lee and Wielage. Absent were Trustees Felty and Simon. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Mason Herrman and Planning Commission member Andrew Jackson.
Simon entered the meeting at 6:00 pm.
Mason led discussion on the Future Land Use Map and Executive Summary of changes of zoning regulations.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm.
If you are interested in making a card payment to the village you may do so by signing on to this site: https://otc.cdc.nicusa.com/p/nebraska/Village%20of%20Mead. The village will be notified via email of your payment. Please remember that water and sewer bills are to be paid on the 15th of every month. Payments received after 9:00 am the following day will be considered late and a $10.00 late fee will be added to the account so please plan accordingly to avoid the late charge.
CHURCH NEWS
S.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 8th grade, beginning September 10 Rally Day
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, SEPTEMBER 9th.
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
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,
Utility/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, September 12, 6:00pm
Planning Commission: Monday, September 25, 6:30pm
Library Board: Tuesday, September 5, 6:00pm
Fire/Rescue: Monday, September 11, 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.
17th Annual Walk for Paws
Sunday, October 8th
Placek Park, Wahoo
Check-in at 3pm, Walk begins at 4 pm
$25 individual, $250 team of 6 (your teams name will be on the shirt)
T-shirts are included, however your shirt may be delayed if you are not registered by September 20th.
Information, contact Debora at Debora@binary.net or 402-432-2814.
NEED MEMBERS FOR PARK COMMITTEE ~
The Village of Mead is creating a Park Informational Committee. The committee will consist of six members plus one member of the Board of Trustees and the Village Maintenance Superintendent. This committee is not limited to Mead residents only.
The purpose of the committee will be to provide information and suggestions to the Board of Trustees for improvements, purchasing of equipment, and fundraising. All suggestions will be approved by the Board of Trustees.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please submit your name to the Village Clerk at 402-624-2495 or meadclerk1@hotmail.com or any member of the Board of Trustees.
REMINDER – All payments made by check or ACH that are returned due to insufficient funds will be charged a $20.00 fee.
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – September 2023
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
The Library will be closed on Saturday, September 2, and Monday, September 4, for Labor Day weekend.
Coffee Hour: Join us for Coffee and conversation every Tuesday at 10a.
Events for September:
Tuesday, September 5 – The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at 6p. The session is open to the public.
Wednesday, September 6, 20, and 27 – Participate in an Adult DIY Craft Night from 6-8p. Bring your own craft to work on and enjoy the conversation and fun.
Monday, September 11 – The Library is hosting a Puzzle Power Competition at 6:30p. Be the first to complete a jigsaw puzzle and win a prize. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, September 13 – Join the group that meets for the Library’s Adult Book Club from 630-8p.
Monday, September 18 – Come make a necklace and bracelet at the Adult Jewelry Workshop at 6:30p. This event is for adults only and requires an RSVP to the Library by Monday, September 11.
Wednesday, September 27 – Stop by the Library anytime and have fun doing a Scavenger Hunt. Ages 0-14 welcome.
Thursday, September 28 – We are showing a new release at PG Movie Time. The film starts at 10a. Bring your own covered drink and we will provide the popcorn. If you would like more information about the movie title, please call or stop by the Library.
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!