December 2, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 2, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 18, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment --Internal Revenue (941) - $1,783.00; Salaries 5,874.79; Beatrice Concrete - $211.58; Constellation Energy - $12.02; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $211.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $68.00; Norris Public Power - $1,381.83; Personnel Concepts - $15.90; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $215.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $640.83; Tractor Supply - $472.85; Wymore Oil Co. - $169.01; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,141.30.
OATH OF OFFICE: Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office for: MAYOR - LONNIE D. MEYER -- WARD I - COUNCIL - GLENN MEWES --- WARD II- GENE (RADAR) REEDY.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Committees, per: (Water System) - Reedy and Neumann -- (Sewer Lagoon) - Wolf and Mewes -- (Streets and Alleys) - Wolf and Neumann -- (City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes --(Keno) - Reedy and Mewes -- (Finance) - Wolf and Neumann.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and vote of : Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Abstain; Wolf - Yes-- to designate Council member Reedy as President of Council.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: EMPLOYEES PAY RATE/BENEFITS: Tabled until Dec. 16th Regular Meeting.
TEMPORARY CLERK/CITY ATTORNEY/ DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY/ CITY ENGINEER AND STREET SUPERINTENDENT; CITY AUDITOR: Motion by Council member Mewes, second by Wolf, and 4-0 affirmative vote to designate the following:
TEMPORARY CLERK: Gary Neumann
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
CITY ENGINEER & STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Keith Gilmore of Gilmore & Associates -Class A - License (S-697)
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - MOTION TO INITIATE PLAN PROCESS TO CREATE BROAD STREET PROJECT, ANY NEW INFORMATION: Motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote for Gilmore & Associates to initiate the plan process to create the Broad Street Project.
WALNUT STREET REPAIR - ANY NEW INFORMATION: No new information.
SELECTION OF STREETS FOR CDBG GRANT APPLICATION: Mayor Meyer requested further study by all members for discussion/decision at the Dec. 16th Regular meeting.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
MFO (DISPOSITION OF CITY OF BEATRICE (Ck 25044 - $804.03) FUNDS: Within discussion, determination was made by members to hold the funds in the Fire Fund of General checking account -- for future fire hydrant needs.
CLEAN UP: One property removed from the current list due to resolution of issue . Attorney Carothers advised members that one property owner was given until December 15th to remove debris after controlled burn. Review continues on remaining properties on list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: EMPLOYEES PAY RATE/BENEFITS
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW INFORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR - ANY NEW INFORMATION
SELECTION OF STREETS FOR CDBG GRANT APPLICATION
ONE & SIX YEAR PLAN WORKUP
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:25 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 16, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, December 18, 2014
December 16, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 16, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employees Mike Pike, & Eldon Izer; John Berry, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as corrected the December 2, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries - $1,774.86; Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $191.18; American Legal Publishing - $813.00; Arbor Ink - $136.58; Arbor State - $97.20; Bear Graphics - $69.44; Behrens Meat Plant - (Employee Christmas) - $200.00; Black Hills Energy - $47.36; Casey’s General Store - $36.27; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement) - $280.70; Gilmore & Associates -(161-014) - $4,550.00 & $284.00 (NBCS/Lane Miles); Johnny’s Welding - $250.00; One-Call Concepts - $4.45; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $7.34; Roehr’s Machinery - $815.41; Security First Bank - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $210.00; Windstream - $73.73; Wymore Lumber - $77.87; Wymore Super Foods - $21.79; TOTAL CLAIMS- $9,996.18 --- (&) --- from Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $4,197.69.
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECS FOR BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT /GILMORE - BERRY) & ANY NEW INFORMATION: Presentation by Berry followed by discussion, motion to approve/accept by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve the Plans and Specs for the Broad Street Asphalt Project--- that will be available for public review at the City Office.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: EMPLOYEES PAY RATE/BENEFITS: Motion by Council member Mewes, second by Wolf , and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve 1.5% increase for all employees paid hourly. Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Wolf and a 4-0 affirmative vote to increase salaried employee (clerk) by 1.5%. No further changes were made to benefits. Particulars follow:
STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$19.70- hourly.
Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $829.24 monthly salary.
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
PART-TIME HELP:
Eldon Izer - $11.70 hourly. 10 paid holidays - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr.,
Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee -$9.57 hour
MISC. PART-TIME HELP: Wage set by Council as per circumstance
WALNUT STREET REPAIR - ANY NEW INFORMATION: No new information.
SELECTION OF STREETS FOR CDBG APPLICATION: Initial recommendations of Mayor Meyer met with full agreement of Council for the following streets to be included in the CDBG application: Projects: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 13 & 15. Jen Olds of SENDD will be provided this information. The project listing and map are available for public review at the City Office.
ONE & SIX YEAR PLAN WORKUP: John Berry will begin paperwork, moving those projects selected above for the CDBG application, to the One Year Plan, this in support of February Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: No work was noted on one property, but a cost analysis is still outstanding from service provider (Office Record: Lineweber) . Approval has been verbalized for removal of a substandard structure. It was noted that only vehicles remain on one property, with the owner trying to sell them. One property owner (having purchased property previously on the clean-up list) is to receive a letter of appreciation for cleaning up the property.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 6. 2015
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, November 21, 2014
November 18, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 18, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, John Berry (Gilmore); Jen Olds (SENDD); Connie Mewes, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 4, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes , seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment --NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $400.10; Salaries - $2,292.16; Black Hills Energy - $23.28; Casey’s General Store - $37.44; One-Call Concepts - $5.55; Postmaster - $98.00 (Backflow Device Mailing); Municipal Supply - $126.60; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $9.17; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $6.49; Roehr’s Machinery - $216.16; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) $55.00; Windstream - $69.81; Wymore Lumber Co. - $128.91; TOTAL CLAIMS; $3,468.67.
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW IN FORMATION: John Berry (Gilmore) provided information for potential work on Broad Street from Jefferson to “A” - to construct new 3-inch asphalt overlay with some minor patching, per: (Total Construction Cost $70,000, Engineering $7,000, Project Observation, Contingencies, Administration $7,000 - Total $84,000. Variables were discussed. Council member Neumann suggested activation of bid-letting. Members were in agreement for Berry to initiate the plan process to create the project.
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION: John Berry provided information for potential work on Walnut Street, per: Option 1 - Remove and replace bad areas of curb and gutter, mill asphalt along edges approximately 8-feet in width, and place 3-inches of new asphalt along the milled areas. Install 24-inch CMP with flared end sections at south end of project on the west side. Total Construction cost $460,000, Engineering $46,000. Project Observation, contingencies, Administration $46,000, Total: $552,000 AND Option 2: Remove and replace existing paving, construct 8-inch concrete paving, install 24-inch CMP with flared end sections on south end of project on west side. Total Construction cost $450,000, Engineering $50,000, Project Observation, Contingencies, Administration $50,000, Total $550,000. Members agreed that the estimated prices, though believed to be “high,” would weaken City stance in the upcoming CDBG grant application process for paving (see potential streets below). John Berry noted that Walnut Street could be broken into projects. Employee Pike said he could use a bobcat and mill driveways on Walnut as part of a temporary fix.
SENDD (JEN OLDS/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION): Jen Olds addressed Mayor and Council and provided handouts which in combination with dialog provided the following information: Based on the 2010 census, the City is 58% LMI (low/moderate income) compliant and in a position to apply for the grant without completion of a LMI survey. The 2014 grant maximum is $250,000, with a 50% match giving the maximum point of leverage. Also, completing the environmental review (consulting societies) gets more points. Olds identified the following timeline: January - application guidelines, National Objective approval 5/16, June - notification of eligibility, submission by July, award in Fall - (Sept 1), with a possibly less than 90-day release of funds. Olds indicated that “documentation of community activities” give strength to the application. Mayor Meyer inquired as to whether having been awarded two previous CDBG grants might minimize favorable outcome of the application, and Olds stated that there was no clear understanding of effect in that regard. If grant application has a favorable result, 2016 would be the beginning of construction. Olds requested that members decide (December meetings and let her know by January) which streets would be included in the project. Though only about half of the options can be chosen from a $1,000,000 pool, selections are anticipated to be made from the following: Saunders Street (Broad to Lincoln); Jefferson Street (Lincoln to ½ blk N of Irving); Washington Street (Cherry to Irving); Washington Street (Lincoln to Irving); Washington Street (Broad to Main); Johnson Street (Broad to 1st); Douglas Street (1st to 2nd); Douglas Street (Broad to 1st); 2nd Street (Hazen to Douglas); Hazen Street (Main to Broad); Main Street (Hazen to Douglas) Johnson Street (Main to Broad); Fouts Street (A to Washington); Fouts Street (A to Hazen); Fouts Street (Hazen to Johnson); Wilson Street (Fouts to Jones); - additional projects - Washington Street (Fouts to Jones); Washington Street (Main to Lincoln).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: No response from Carother’s letters to two property owners, so review will continue. No further information available about removal of personal possessions from a sub-standard structure, so review is ongoing. Review continues on another clean-up project. Two locations were removed from the list, one for resolution of issues and the other because it is now being legally addressed, with report to come, as applicable, from Carothers.
NEXT AGENDA:
OATH OF OFFICE: MAYOR - LONNIE D. MEYER
WARD I - COUNCIL - GLENN MEWES
WARD II- GENE (RADAR) REEDY
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: EMPLOYEES PAY RATE/BENEFITS
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL/TEMPORARY CLERK/CITY ATTORNEY/ DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY/CITY ENGINEER AND STREET SUPERINTENDENT; CITY AUDITOR
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW INFORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR - ANY NEW INFORMATION
SELECTION OF STREETS FOR CDBG GRANT APPLICATION
PLANNING & ZONING
MFO
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Neumann- No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 2, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 18, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, John Berry (Gilmore); Jen Olds (SENDD); Connie Mewes, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 4, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes , seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment --NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $400.10; Salaries - $2,292.16; Black Hills Energy - $23.28; Casey’s General Store - $37.44; One-Call Concepts - $5.55; Postmaster - $98.00 (Backflow Device Mailing); Municipal Supply - $126.60; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $9.17; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $6.49; Roehr’s Machinery - $216.16; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) $55.00; Windstream - $69.81; Wymore Lumber Co. - $128.91; TOTAL CLAIMS; $3,468.67.
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW IN FORMATION: John Berry (Gilmore) provided information for potential work on Broad Street from Jefferson to “A” - to construct new 3-inch asphalt overlay with some minor patching, per: (Total Construction Cost $70,000, Engineering $7,000, Project Observation, Contingencies, Administration $7,000 - Total $84,000. Variables were discussed. Council member Neumann suggested activation of bid-letting. Members were in agreement for Berry to initiate the plan process to create the project.
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION: John Berry provided information for potential work on Walnut Street, per: Option 1 - Remove and replace bad areas of curb and gutter, mill asphalt along edges approximately 8-feet in width, and place 3-inches of new asphalt along the milled areas. Install 24-inch CMP with flared end sections at south end of project on the west side. Total Construction cost $460,000, Engineering $46,000. Project Observation, contingencies, Administration $46,000, Total: $552,000 AND Option 2: Remove and replace existing paving, construct 8-inch concrete paving, install 24-inch CMP with flared end sections on south end of project on west side. Total Construction cost $450,000, Engineering $50,000, Project Observation, Contingencies, Administration $50,000, Total $550,000. Members agreed that the estimated prices, though believed to be “high,” would weaken City stance in the upcoming CDBG grant application process for paving (see potential streets below). John Berry noted that Walnut Street could be broken into projects. Employee Pike said he could use a bobcat and mill driveways on Walnut as part of a temporary fix.
SENDD (JEN OLDS/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION): Jen Olds addressed Mayor and Council and provided handouts which in combination with dialog provided the following information: Based on the 2010 census, the City is 58% LMI (low/moderate income) compliant and in a position to apply for the grant without completion of a LMI survey. The 2014 grant maximum is $250,000, with a 50% match giving the maximum point of leverage. Also, completing the environmental review (consulting societies) gets more points. Olds identified the following timeline: January - application guidelines, National Objective approval 5/16, June - notification of eligibility, submission by July, award in Fall - (Sept 1), with a possibly less than 90-day release of funds. Olds indicated that “documentation of community activities” give strength to the application. Mayor Meyer inquired as to whether having been awarded two previous CDBG grants might minimize favorable outcome of the application, and Olds stated that there was no clear understanding of effect in that regard. If grant application has a favorable result, 2016 would be the beginning of construction. Olds requested that members decide (December meetings and let her know by January) which streets would be included in the project. Though only about half of the options can be chosen from a $1,000,000 pool, selections are anticipated to be made from the following: Saunders Street (Broad to Lincoln); Jefferson Street (Lincoln to ½ blk N of Irving); Washington Street (Cherry to Irving); Washington Street (Lincoln to Irving); Washington Street (Broad to Main); Johnson Street (Broad to 1st); Douglas Street (1st to 2nd); Douglas Street (Broad to 1st); 2nd Street (Hazen to Douglas); Hazen Street (Main to Broad); Main Street (Hazen to Douglas) Johnson Street (Main to Broad); Fouts Street (A to Washington); Fouts Street (A to Hazen); Fouts Street (Hazen to Johnson); Wilson Street (Fouts to Jones); - additional projects - Washington Street (Fouts to Jones); Washington Street (Main to Lincoln).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: No response from Carother’s letters to two property owners, so review will continue. No further information available about removal of personal possessions from a sub-standard structure, so review is ongoing. Review continues on another clean-up project. Two locations were removed from the list, one for resolution of issues and the other because it is now being legally addressed, with report to come, as applicable, from Carothers.
NEXT AGENDA:
OATH OF OFFICE: MAYOR - LONNIE D. MEYER
WARD I - COUNCIL - GLENN MEWES
WARD II- GENE (RADAR) REEDY
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: EMPLOYEES PAY RATE/BENEFITS
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL/TEMPORARY CLERK/CITY ATTORNEY/ DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY/CITY ENGINEER AND STREET SUPERINTENDENT; CITY AUDITOR
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW INFORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR - ANY NEW INFORMATION
SELECTION OF STREETS FOR CDBG GRANT APPLICATION
PLANNING & ZONING
MFO
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Neumann- No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 2, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
November 4, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 4, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the October 21, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- Internal Revenue - 941 - $2,234.77; Salaries - $3370.97; Beatrice Concrete - $766.50 & $536.47; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $283.99; NMC - $410.16; Norris Public Power - $1,308.26; Office Depot - $500.86; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb.) - $64.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $226.33; Willet & Carothers - $250.00; Wymore Arbor State - $97.20; Wymore Oil Company - $124.19; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,424.70.
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW INFORMATION: No information yet available.
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION: No information yet available.
SENDD/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION: No information yet available.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Attorney Carothers will draft a letter to a property owner with after-controlled burn issue of removal of cement, rubble, rock. Council member Reedy reported that another property on the current list now has an approximately one-month expectation for initiation of removal of sub-standard structure, after property owner can remove possessions inside. Another property on the list continues to be mowed, and clean-up is anticipated to be on-going, but with no major changes within the last two-week period. A property with tall grass/weed infraction continues under review, with Attorney Carothers to draft a letter to the bank, --- with the property to be mowed by the City and a lien placed on the property on behalf of the City if the 5-day deadline for resolve is not met. Another property was removed from the list due to resolution of issue. One property owner is to be sent a certified letter requesting removal of exterior infractions. Attorney Carothers will put a lien against a property where City clean-up was performed.
NEXT AGENDA:
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW IN FORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION
SENDD (JEN OLDS/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55PM -Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 18, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 4, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the October 21, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- Internal Revenue - 941 - $2,234.77; Salaries - $3370.97; Beatrice Concrete - $766.50 & $536.47; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $283.99; NMC - $410.16; Norris Public Power - $1,308.26; Office Depot - $500.86; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb.) - $64.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $226.33; Willet & Carothers - $250.00; Wymore Arbor State - $97.20; Wymore Oil Company - $124.19; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,424.70.
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW INFORMATION: No information yet available.
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION: No information yet available.
SENDD/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION: No information yet available.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Attorney Carothers will draft a letter to a property owner with after-controlled burn issue of removal of cement, rubble, rock. Council member Reedy reported that another property on the current list now has an approximately one-month expectation for initiation of removal of sub-standard structure, after property owner can remove possessions inside. Another property on the list continues to be mowed, and clean-up is anticipated to be on-going, but with no major changes within the last two-week period. A property with tall grass/weed infraction continues under review, with Attorney Carothers to draft a letter to the bank, --- with the property to be mowed by the City and a lien placed on the property on behalf of the City if the 5-day deadline for resolve is not met. Another property was removed from the list due to resolution of issue. One property owner is to be sent a certified letter requesting removal of exterior infractions. Attorney Carothers will put a lien against a property where City clean-up was performed.
NEXT AGENDA:
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW IN FORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION
SENDD (JEN OLDS/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55PM -Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 18, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 23, 2014
October 21, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 21, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, John Berry - Gilmore
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the October 7, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- NE Dept. of Rev. (#10) - $206.94; Salaries: $2,374.95; Abbott Portable Toilets - Municipal Publicity - $230.00; Beatrice Concrete - $118.76; Black Hills Energy - $21.30; Casey’s General Store - $103.24; Circle D Mfg. - $19.15; Constellation Energy - $4.64; Johnny’s Welding - $170.94; Municipal Supply - $717.88; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3,089.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $15.61; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $32.00; One-Call Concepts - $6.60; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) $55.00; Windstream - $64.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,230.74 . (&) FROM KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT TO BLUE SPRINGS KENO - $96.36.
DUMP TRUCK: Employee Pike told members that the recommendation of the mechanic was “not to fix the truck.” The mechanic said he would “keep an eye out” for one at upcoming auctions.
LAWN MOWERS: Employee Pike reported that the temporary fix is still holding .The hunt for an engine will continue. Council member Wolf suggested applying for an Exmark grant.
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT SCHOOL: Speed-related situations at/near the school were reported by Connie Mewes. Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, and Wolf, and Bob Widick recognized the problem and limits to Municipal response, agreeing, as stated by Wolf, that existing procedure is to “get the license number (of violator) and call the Sheriff.”
PLANNING & ZONING: Two building permit applications that met with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission on 10/20/14 were approved -- 1. Deck Replacement - Greg/Bev Atwater - motion to approve by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote (&) 2. Fence Construction - Connie Mewes - motion to approve by Council member Wolf , second by Neumann , and vote of Mewes - Abstain, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes.
CLEAN UP: No action was indicated for debris removal at the site of a controlled burn - -smoldering continues. Council member Reedy reported communication issues with property owner of a sub-standard structure. Review continues at another site where another vehicle has been removed. City Attorney Carothers will be contacted for information about mowing situation on another property. Employee Pike will mow a property posted by the City. Council member Wolf reported a couch, love seat, and topper on another property, and a clean up letter was designated.
NEXT AGENDA:
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW IN FORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION
SENDD/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 4, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 21, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, John Berry - Gilmore
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the October 7, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- NE Dept. of Rev. (#10) - $206.94; Salaries: $2,374.95; Abbott Portable Toilets - Municipal Publicity - $230.00; Beatrice Concrete - $118.76; Black Hills Energy - $21.30; Casey’s General Store - $103.24; Circle D Mfg. - $19.15; Constellation Energy - $4.64; Johnny’s Welding - $170.94; Municipal Supply - $717.88; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3,089.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $15.61; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $32.00; One-Call Concepts - $6.60; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) $55.00; Windstream - $64.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,230.74 . (&) FROM KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT TO BLUE SPRINGS KENO - $96.36.
DUMP TRUCK: Employee Pike told members that the recommendation of the mechanic was “not to fix the truck.” The mechanic said he would “keep an eye out” for one at upcoming auctions.
LAWN MOWERS: Employee Pike reported that the temporary fix is still holding .The hunt for an engine will continue. Council member Wolf suggested applying for an Exmark grant.
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT SCHOOL: Speed-related situations at/near the school were reported by Connie Mewes. Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, and Wolf, and Bob Widick recognized the problem and limits to Municipal response, agreeing, as stated by Wolf, that existing procedure is to “get the license number (of violator) and call the Sheriff.”
PLANNING & ZONING: Two building permit applications that met with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission on 10/20/14 were approved -- 1. Deck Replacement - Greg/Bev Atwater - motion to approve by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote (&) 2. Fence Construction - Connie Mewes - motion to approve by Council member Wolf , second by Neumann , and vote of Mewes - Abstain, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes.
CLEAN UP: No action was indicated for debris removal at the site of a controlled burn - -smoldering continues. Council member Reedy reported communication issues with property owner of a sub-standard structure. Review continues at another site where another vehicle has been removed. City Attorney Carothers will be contacted for information about mowing situation on another property. Employee Pike will mow a property posted by the City. Council member Wolf reported a couch, love seat, and topper on another property, and a clean up letter was designated.
NEXT AGENDA:
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW IN FORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION
SENDD/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 4, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 9, 2014
October 7, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 7, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 16, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- Internal Revenue (941) - $1,858.29; Salaries - $4,479.11; City Motor Supply - $72.39; Constellation Energy - $3.98; Display Sales - $613.00; Eakes Office Supply - $71.98; Josh Husa - $40.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; KWBE (Municipal Publicity) - $504.00; KUTT - (Municipal Publicity) - $988.00; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $221.99; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $49.00; NE UC Fund - $139.89; Norris Public Power - $1,419.55; Outdoor Power Pros - $473.15; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $11.50; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $544.83; Southern Public Schools (½ Share Approach - per 5/6/14 meeting decision) - $993.16; Uhl’s - (Municipal Publicity) - $622.00; Willet & Carothers - $890.00; Wymore Arbor State - $197.44; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower) - 3433.33; Wymore Oil Company - $61.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 17,939.09.
LAWN MOWER (Pike): Employee Pike reported on-going problems with both City mowers. He anticipated that the problem with the newer one might be that a push rod came off. “It ran good until 3PM, then wouldn’t start afterward. Head was taken off last week.” He will know more tomorrow. Motor replacement is an option for the other. (Options: Husa looking for one. Northern Hydraulics - $2,000. Specifics: 22 hp Pro-Command - horizontal shaft - both sides). Possibilities will be pursued, and price comparisons made.
DUMP TRUCK (Pike): Employee Pike stated that “something needs to be done” with the secondary dump truck (5-yd). Needs were listed: New rear end. Axle bent. Sticks in neutral. Lots of other issues. Comments were made by members: Find out what charge would be for rear end work (Wolf). Have Bohlmeyer take a look at it (Neumann). Would probably need to look for used rear end in a salvage yard (Wolf/Reedy). With replacement labor - $2,000-$2,500 (Reedy). Members were in agreement to research options (Purple Wave, Michaels - Lincoln, Topkote, other) for a replacement truck. A special meeting might be necessary if a good buy is located.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Review will continue on all properties on the current list: One for timeline for debris removal after controlled burn, one involving discussion between property owners about demolition/roll off, etc, and subsequent reporting to Reedy/Pike, one a review for continued clean up, one for mowing, and City mowing of one property.
NEXT AGENDA:
DUMP TRUCK
LAWN MOWERS
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT SCHOOL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 21, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 7, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 16, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- Internal Revenue (941) - $1,858.29; Salaries - $4,479.11; City Motor Supply - $72.39; Constellation Energy - $3.98; Display Sales - $613.00; Eakes Office Supply - $71.98; Josh Husa - $40.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; KWBE (Municipal Publicity) - $504.00; KUTT - (Municipal Publicity) - $988.00; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $221.99; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $49.00; NE UC Fund - $139.89; Norris Public Power - $1,419.55; Outdoor Power Pros - $473.15; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $11.50; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $544.83; Southern Public Schools (½ Share Approach - per 5/6/14 meeting decision) - $993.16; Uhl’s - (Municipal Publicity) - $622.00; Willet & Carothers - $890.00; Wymore Arbor State - $197.44; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower) - 3433.33; Wymore Oil Company - $61.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 17,939.09.
LAWN MOWER (Pike): Employee Pike reported on-going problems with both City mowers. He anticipated that the problem with the newer one might be that a push rod came off. “It ran good until 3PM, then wouldn’t start afterward. Head was taken off last week.” He will know more tomorrow. Motor replacement is an option for the other. (Options: Husa looking for one. Northern Hydraulics - $2,000. Specifics: 22 hp Pro-Command - horizontal shaft - both sides). Possibilities will be pursued, and price comparisons made.
DUMP TRUCK (Pike): Employee Pike stated that “something needs to be done” with the secondary dump truck (5-yd). Needs were listed: New rear end. Axle bent. Sticks in neutral. Lots of other issues. Comments were made by members: Find out what charge would be for rear end work (Wolf). Have Bohlmeyer take a look at it (Neumann). Would probably need to look for used rear end in a salvage yard (Wolf/Reedy). With replacement labor - $2,000-$2,500 (Reedy). Members were in agreement to research options (Purple Wave, Michaels - Lincoln, Topkote, other) for a replacement truck. A special meeting might be necessary if a good buy is located.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Review will continue on all properties on the current list: One for timeline for debris removal after controlled burn, one involving discussion between property owners about demolition/roll off, etc, and subsequent reporting to Reedy/Pike, one a review for continued clean up, one for mowing, and City mowing of one property.
NEXT AGENDA:
DUMP TRUCK
LAWN MOWERS
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT SCHOOL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 21, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, September 18, 2014
September 16, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 16, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Council member Wolf
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:40 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 2, 2014 -- 2014-2015 Budget Hearing and Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $214.13; Salaries $2,445.40; Arbor State - $306.10; Beatrice Concrete - $528.98; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; City Motor Supply - 16.68; Eakes Office Supply - $65.90; Lincoln Journal/Star - (Municipal Publicity) - $238.30; Lutheran Tape Ministry - (Refund) - $8.39; Davina Morgan - (Met. Dep. Ref./aft Final) - $16.54; One-Call Concepts - $17.45; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) --$9.66; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T.L. Excavation (2014 Water Main Project) - $900.00; Windstream - $72.12; Wymore Lumber - $78.32; Wymore Oil Company - $179.80; Wymore Public Library (Annual Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,923.89 and from the Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $1,361.80.
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL: A new 7-Year Contract was approved in motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote.
ANNUAL NORRIS LEASE PAYMENT FUNDS: To be in compliance with fiscal end requirements regarding deficit fund balances, the following action was taken: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $5,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Street Fund within Regular Checking. Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $2,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Water Fund within Regular Checking.
PLANNING & ZONING: Council member Mewes reported construction (same size replacement deck) on one property and determination was made by members for Employee Pike to request the property owner to complete an application for a building permit.
CLEAN UP: Three properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Review continues regarding a scheduled controlled burn and property clean-up, one -- for which continued progress is being monitored, and the other for which further contact is planned with the property owner. Andy Carothers will be notified that the mowing project at another property has not yet been completed. Another property will be “posted for weeds” and mowed as necessary.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:07 - PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 7, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 16, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Council member Wolf
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:40 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 2, 2014 -- 2014-2015 Budget Hearing and Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct -Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $214.13; Salaries $2,445.40; Arbor State - $306.10; Beatrice Concrete - $528.98; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; City Motor Supply - 16.68; Eakes Office Supply - $65.90; Lincoln Journal/Star - (Municipal Publicity) - $238.30; Lutheran Tape Ministry - (Refund) - $8.39; Davina Morgan - (Met. Dep. Ref./aft Final) - $16.54; One-Call Concepts - $17.45; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) --$9.66; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T.L. Excavation (2014 Water Main Project) - $900.00; Windstream - $72.12; Wymore Lumber - $78.32; Wymore Oil Company - $179.80; Wymore Public Library (Annual Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,923.89 and from the Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $1,361.80.
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL: A new 7-Year Contract was approved in motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote.
ANNUAL NORRIS LEASE PAYMENT FUNDS: To be in compliance with fiscal end requirements regarding deficit fund balances, the following action was taken: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $5,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Street Fund within Regular Checking. Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $2,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Water Fund within Regular Checking.
PLANNING & ZONING: Council member Mewes reported construction (same size replacement deck) on one property and determination was made by members for Employee Pike to request the property owner to complete an application for a building permit.
CLEAN UP: Three properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Review continues regarding a scheduled controlled burn and property clean-up, one -- for which continued progress is being monitored, and the other for which further contact is planned with the property owner. Andy Carothers will be notified that the mowing project at another property has not yet been completed. Another property will be “posted for weeds” and mowed as necessary.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:07 - PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 7, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, September 4, 2014
September 2, 2014
The 2014-2015 Budget Hearing and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 2, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Blobaum & Busboom Accountant Jennifer Busboom; City Attorney Andy Carothers, Wymore City Librarian Janet Roberts; Connie Mewes, Blue Springs Fire Chief Brad Robinson, Gladys Cary
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the August 19, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - (941) - Internal Revenue - $2,296.10; Salaries $3,450.65; Blobaum & Busboom (Preliminary Budget) - $1,100.00; Constellation Energy - $3.95; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $139.05; Municipal Supply $27.32; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $299.99; NE Dept. of Rev./Waste Reduction (94) - $25.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $83.00; Norris Public Power - $1,399.77; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $98.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $388.79; Wymore Oil Company - $89.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,485.62.
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING:
At 7:35 PM, Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the 2014-2015 Budget Hearing. The motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes and received a 3-0 affirmative vote. Mayor Meyer called for comments and questions from Council and others in attendance and turned summarization over to Jennifer Busboom. Busboom covered points from the Budget Notes:
2014-2015 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $28,000 per year (an increase from last year), and the Keno Fund is producing roughly $50,000 per year (decreased from previous). These funds produced are held in reserve available for capital outlays (paving, new equipment, water lines, etc.)... It is estimated that as of October 1, 2014, you will have cash reserves of about $187,000 General and $420,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $195,000 General and $372,000 Keno... For the year 2014-2015, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $28,712 to $28,858. This increase (of approx. .51%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,380,478 to $6,412,927... Of this increased valuation, $73,879 (approx. 1.16%) is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $450,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $662,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $490,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $248,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund and $382,500 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $28,858. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,782.500.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,782,500 be spent. GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
Jennifer Busboom noted that the motion, vote, and approval to accept a 1% allowable additional increase in the Restricted Funds Authority was made at the July 15, 2014 Regular meeting.
No changes were required to the Budget, and a motion to adopt the Budget as proposed/published was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and carried by majority vote -- Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes.
At 7:45 PM, a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote opened a Special Budget Meeting within the Budget Meeting, and a motion was made by Council member Wolf, and seconded by Mewes to approve Resolution #2014-3. Resolution #2014- 3 was read. (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Blue Springs that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2014-2015 property tax request be set at $28,858.00. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2014. Passed and approved…..) The majority vote was Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes to adopt Resolution #2014-3 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($28,858.00 ) was noted.
The Budget Hearing was closed (Motion by Wolf, second by Mewes, and affirmative 3-0 vote) at 7;50 PM, which returned proceedings to Regular session.
WYMORE LIBRARY: ANNUAL DONATION CONSIDERATIONS (JANET ROBERTS): Following brief discussion, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to donate $750.00 to the Wymore Public Library. Janet Roberts circulated books provided through previous Blue Springs donation (2+ a month, depending on book cost) , and Mayor Meyer and Council members Mewes, Reedy and Wolf were appreciative of City acknowledgment inside the cover of each book and supportive of the library which is utilized by many residents of Blue Springs.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Since asbestos has been removed and documented, Brad Robinson outlined the plan for a controlled burn as a training exercise, tentatively for September 20th. He asked if the gas line had been capped off at the alley, and Employee Pike agreed to contact the gas company to make sure it is done. The plan is for Robinson to prepare necessary documentation for the Fire Safety Training exercise (State), for Carothers to provide the legal description, for the City to pull the structure in, the subsequent burn, and the property owner (previously notified by Carothers) to haul off any remaining debris and fill the hole. -- Council member Reedy will contact another property owner to provide roll off cost ($295 - small; $395 - large) and it is anticipated that Milford Woutzke will scrap out the project. Although not much progress has been observed on another property, allowance will be given due to medical concerns, and review will continue. - Attorney Carothers will contact realtor (Buss) to clarify further mowing needs on another property. One property owner is to receive a certified letter for tall weeds/grass. - Three courtesy letters were requested for properties with tall weeds/grass.
NEXT AGENDA:
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: Mewes - 8:05 PM - - No objection.
The minutes of the Budget Hearing and Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 16, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
The 2014-2015 Budget Hearing and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 2, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Blobaum & Busboom Accountant Jennifer Busboom; City Attorney Andy Carothers, Wymore City Librarian Janet Roberts; Connie Mewes, Blue Springs Fire Chief Brad Robinson, Gladys Cary
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the August 19, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - (941) - Internal Revenue - $2,296.10; Salaries $3,450.65; Blobaum & Busboom (Preliminary Budget) - $1,100.00; Constellation Energy - $3.95; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $139.05; Municipal Supply $27.32; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $299.99; NE Dept. of Rev./Waste Reduction (94) - $25.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $83.00; Norris Public Power - $1,399.77; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $98.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $388.79; Wymore Oil Company - $89.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,485.62.
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING:
At 7:35 PM, Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the 2014-2015 Budget Hearing. The motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes and received a 3-0 affirmative vote. Mayor Meyer called for comments and questions from Council and others in attendance and turned summarization over to Jennifer Busboom. Busboom covered points from the Budget Notes:
2014-2015 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $28,000 per year (an increase from last year), and the Keno Fund is producing roughly $50,000 per year (decreased from previous). These funds produced are held in reserve available for capital outlays (paving, new equipment, water lines, etc.)... It is estimated that as of October 1, 2014, you will have cash reserves of about $187,000 General and $420,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $195,000 General and $372,000 Keno... For the year 2014-2015, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $28,712 to $28,858. This increase (of approx. .51%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,380,478 to $6,412,927... Of this increased valuation, $73,879 (approx. 1.16%) is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $450,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $662,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $490,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $248,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund and $382,500 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $28,858. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,782.500.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,782,500 be spent. GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
Jennifer Busboom noted that the motion, vote, and approval to accept a 1% allowable additional increase in the Restricted Funds Authority was made at the July 15, 2014 Regular meeting.
No changes were required to the Budget, and a motion to adopt the Budget as proposed/published was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and carried by majority vote -- Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes.
At 7:45 PM, a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote opened a Special Budget Meeting within the Budget Meeting, and a motion was made by Council member Wolf, and seconded by Mewes to approve Resolution #2014-3. Resolution #2014- 3 was read. (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Blue Springs that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2014-2015 property tax request be set at $28,858.00. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2014. Passed and approved…..) The majority vote was Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes to adopt Resolution #2014-3 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($28,858.00 ) was noted.
The Budget Hearing was closed (Motion by Wolf, second by Mewes, and affirmative 3-0 vote) at 7;50 PM, which returned proceedings to Regular session.
WYMORE LIBRARY: ANNUAL DONATION CONSIDERATIONS (JANET ROBERTS): Following brief discussion, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to donate $750.00 to the Wymore Public Library. Janet Roberts circulated books provided through previous Blue Springs donation (2+ a month, depending on book cost) , and Mayor Meyer and Council members Mewes, Reedy and Wolf were appreciative of City acknowledgment inside the cover of each book and supportive of the library which is utilized by many residents of Blue Springs.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Since asbestos has been removed and documented, Brad Robinson outlined the plan for a controlled burn as a training exercise, tentatively for September 20th. He asked if the gas line had been capped off at the alley, and Employee Pike agreed to contact the gas company to make sure it is done. The plan is for Robinson to prepare necessary documentation for the Fire Safety Training exercise (State), for Carothers to provide the legal description, for the City to pull the structure in, the subsequent burn, and the property owner (previously notified by Carothers) to haul off any remaining debris and fill the hole. -- Council member Reedy will contact another property owner to provide roll off cost ($295 - small; $395 - large) and it is anticipated that Milford Woutzke will scrap out the project. Although not much progress has been observed on another property, allowance will be given due to medical concerns, and review will continue. - Attorney Carothers will contact realtor (Buss) to clarify further mowing needs on another property. One property owner is to receive a certified letter for tall weeds/grass. - Three courtesy letters were requested for properties with tall weeds/grass.
NEXT AGENDA:
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: Mewes - 8:05 PM - - No objection.
The minutes of the Budget Hearing and Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 16, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
Thursday, August 21, 2014
August 19, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 19, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Tim and Hope Brown, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Jan Morris
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the August 5, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, three motions was made (Per: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims, excluding payments to Gary Neumann and Gene (Radar) Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements; Second motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Abstain, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Neumann for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements, and Third Motion by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Abstain, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements -- all of which are listed herein: Salaries: $2,446.68; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $379.72; Beatrice Concrete - $72.40; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Diller Electric (Park Lighting) - $1,575.96; Farmers Cooperative - $47.37; Lincoln Journal (Municipal Publicity) - $149.00; Mid-American Research - $881.80; Jan Morris (Reimb - My Living History) - $40.00; Mosaic - (Municipal Publicity) - $33.75; Gary Neumann (Municipal Publicity Reimb.) - $161.92; Radar Reedy (Municipal Publicity Giveaways, as supported by deposited checks) - $125.00 & (Reimb.) - $437.77; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $610.00; Windstream - $70.97; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,108.46.
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Public attendance alone qualified the event as a success. Only positive comments were made to Mayor Meyer, and Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf. Connie Mewes did suggest need for caution to protect children in the area when several of the car show participants were leaving (speed above limit). Neumann stated that a minor incident occurred - health issue of Tractor show participant), but all ended well. Council member Mewes reported noticing a steady flow of visitors to the cabin (Count per Jan Morris - 100+ - “a record.”) Morris commented about the buffalo hide and fur trader trademark, and also was grateful for the recent electrical work done at the cabin. Reedy reported Car/Motorcycle participation -66; Neumann indicated there were 4 or 5 new Tractor participants, with count down 2-3 from last year. All things considered, (as same-day competitive events in surrounding area, for one of which inflated participation information was initially received), the result of promotion and a fine day of weather was an impressive turnout. Gratitude of Mayor and Council was expressed to: Tim Brown for volunteer mowing (providing his own equipment and fuel), cleaning the park shelter, fixing the table (providing materials), pursuit of door prizes, and other aspects. Connie Mewes was thanked for providing the Tractor Show pens at her own expense. The City crew was thanked for extra clean up efforts which made the City look good. Council member Wolf apologized for not (due to medical issues) taking an active role in this year’s preparations. In closing, Mayor Meyer thanked all facilitators and volunteers.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Jan Morris indicated that the dedication went well, which included impressive public attendance, a high level of reception and public availability of the speakers and their faction, a pictorial by the Arbor State; and a video record (online). Council member Wolf noted that he saw “a very nice article and (Arbor State) pictures” on the Husker site. Success was in no small part attributable to Jan Morris herself who put forward a supreme and greatly appreciated effort, giving generously of her own time and personal assets. (Chamberlin donations prior to meeting: $3,060.00. Added at meeting: $210, with $10.00 of it previously logged, resulted in a current amount of $3,260 with at least one more donation anticipated in route by mail.)
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY): Gladys Cary was advised to provide all needed information for review of the situation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Positive reception to the request would result in a Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Public Hearing of the City Council (with Ordinance prepared). It was noted that, within the process, specifics must be posted - Legal description of property for which request is made, and descriptions of surrounding properties. Attorney Carothers noted that “spot zoning is frequently struck down” (Supreme Court).
WAIVE RENTAL FEE FOR HALL USE -- WOLF: Council member Wolf requested consideration for waiving rental fee for Thursday night (8/21) for use of City Hall for cookie bake (use of oven) for upcoming Cystic Fibrosis Stride Walk. No objections were made. Wolf will provide access to building.
CLEAN UP: Attorney Carothers reported on progress at one property - : Trailer is gone and property owner has reported he is in the process of following up on DHHS advisement to contact the landfill for handling specifics (asbestos concerns - fire damaged house). Carothers will call property owner again on Friday, and if timely follow-up is not maintained, he will go ahead with the legal filing. Council member Reedy reported on contact with another property owner. Reedy reported that the property owner is receptive to removal of the sub-standard trailer from the property, and would like to know the cost of a roll off. Employee Pike will provide Reedy with that information so he can report back to the property owner. An interested party was determined to be available for the scrapping process. Progress continues on one property on the list, with review to follow. Current information (Neumann/Carothers) supports possibility of a sale pending of one property with mowing considerations. A request will be made with Buss Realty (Carothers) for mowing the property. Two properties were added to the current list by Council member Neumann (for mowing), with courtesy letters (with 9/2 deadlines) to be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM -Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 2, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 19, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Tim and Hope Brown, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Jan Morris
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the August 5, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, three motions was made (Per: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims, excluding payments to Gary Neumann and Gene (Radar) Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements; Second motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Abstain, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Neumann for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements, and Third Motion by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Abstain, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements -- all of which are listed herein: Salaries: $2,446.68; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $379.72; Beatrice Concrete - $72.40; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Diller Electric (Park Lighting) - $1,575.96; Farmers Cooperative - $47.37; Lincoln Journal (Municipal Publicity) - $149.00; Mid-American Research - $881.80; Jan Morris (Reimb - My Living History) - $40.00; Mosaic - (Municipal Publicity) - $33.75; Gary Neumann (Municipal Publicity Reimb.) - $161.92; Radar Reedy (Municipal Publicity Giveaways, as supported by deposited checks) - $125.00 & (Reimb.) - $437.77; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $610.00; Windstream - $70.97; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,108.46.
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Public attendance alone qualified the event as a success. Only positive comments were made to Mayor Meyer, and Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf. Connie Mewes did suggest need for caution to protect children in the area when several of the car show participants were leaving (speed above limit). Neumann stated that a minor incident occurred - health issue of Tractor show participant), but all ended well. Council member Mewes reported noticing a steady flow of visitors to the cabin (Count per Jan Morris - 100+ - “a record.”) Morris commented about the buffalo hide and fur trader trademark, and also was grateful for the recent electrical work done at the cabin. Reedy reported Car/Motorcycle participation -66; Neumann indicated there were 4 or 5 new Tractor participants, with count down 2-3 from last year. All things considered, (as same-day competitive events in surrounding area, for one of which inflated participation information was initially received), the result of promotion and a fine day of weather was an impressive turnout. Gratitude of Mayor and Council was expressed to: Tim Brown for volunteer mowing (providing his own equipment and fuel), cleaning the park shelter, fixing the table (providing materials), pursuit of door prizes, and other aspects. Connie Mewes was thanked for providing the Tractor Show pens at her own expense. The City crew was thanked for extra clean up efforts which made the City look good. Council member Wolf apologized for not (due to medical issues) taking an active role in this year’s preparations. In closing, Mayor Meyer thanked all facilitators and volunteers.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Jan Morris indicated that the dedication went well, which included impressive public attendance, a high level of reception and public availability of the speakers and their faction, a pictorial by the Arbor State; and a video record (online). Council member Wolf noted that he saw “a very nice article and (Arbor State) pictures” on the Husker site. Success was in no small part attributable to Jan Morris herself who put forward a supreme and greatly appreciated effort, giving generously of her own time and personal assets. (Chamberlin donations prior to meeting: $3,060.00. Added at meeting: $210, with $10.00 of it previously logged, resulted in a current amount of $3,260 with at least one more donation anticipated in route by mail.)
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY): Gladys Cary was advised to provide all needed information for review of the situation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Positive reception to the request would result in a Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Public Hearing of the City Council (with Ordinance prepared). It was noted that, within the process, specifics must be posted - Legal description of property for which request is made, and descriptions of surrounding properties. Attorney Carothers noted that “spot zoning is frequently struck down” (Supreme Court).
WAIVE RENTAL FEE FOR HALL USE -- WOLF: Council member Wolf requested consideration for waiving rental fee for Thursday night (8/21) for use of City Hall for cookie bake (use of oven) for upcoming Cystic Fibrosis Stride Walk. No objections were made. Wolf will provide access to building.
CLEAN UP: Attorney Carothers reported on progress at one property - : Trailer is gone and property owner has reported he is in the process of following up on DHHS advisement to contact the landfill for handling specifics (asbestos concerns - fire damaged house). Carothers will call property owner again on Friday, and if timely follow-up is not maintained, he will go ahead with the legal filing. Council member Reedy reported on contact with another property owner. Reedy reported that the property owner is receptive to removal of the sub-standard trailer from the property, and would like to know the cost of a roll off. Employee Pike will provide Reedy with that information so he can report back to the property owner. An interested party was determined to be available for the scrapping process. Progress continues on one property on the list, with review to follow. Current information (Neumann/Carothers) supports possibility of a sale pending of one property with mowing considerations. A request will be made with Buss Realty (Carothers) for mowing the property. Two properties were added to the current list by Council member Neumann (for mowing), with courtesy letters (with 9/2 deadlines) to be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM -Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 2, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, August 7, 2014
August 5, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 5, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Jan Morris, Rod and Kay Bohlmeyer, Tim Brown
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:35 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as corrected the July 15, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $4,536.42; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service -(941) - 1,812.56; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Circle D Mfg. - $60.00; Constellation Energy - $4.22; Gage County Highway Dept. - $75.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $217.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $216.99; Mosaic - $33.75; Municipal Supply - $427.29; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,377.41; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $14.30; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $25.22; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - $281.00 & $99.00; Shell - $226.04; Tractor Supply - $43.98; Trump Memorials - (Chamberlin - Final) - $1,950.00; Wymore Arbor State - $241.66; Wymore Lumber - $199.41;Wymore Oil Company - $134.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,263.02.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Council member Reedy reported that “everything is on track,” but additional Bounce House manpower “may be needed.” He asked that “streets be swept (Friday),” and “flags be put up (Saturday morning).” Reedy will contact a property owner about cleaning up his front yard prior to activities. Discussion of other main route properties resulted in determinations for City (and/or) volunteer mowing/trimming, and that a courtesy letter be sent to one property owner for mowing. Electrical upgrade at the park shelter was discussed, resulting in a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept the Diller Electric estimate (provided by Reedy) for $1,575.96 - (New Panel and Rewire Lights and Outlets in Park Picnic Area). Connie Mewes suggested “painting fire hydrants.” Bob Widick suggested that the picnic tables in the park be fixed and painted (perhaps by volunteer force- youth group), and the cooker fixed. Tim Brown suggested weed eating/mowing “where cars line up” for the car show, and he volunteered his service, (as did Reedy), with Brown adding that employee “Pike can’t do it all.” He further noted that he was helping Reedy in the capacity (request for door prizes, etc.) of a previous volunteer (Fred Colgrove) who has medical issues this year. Jan Morris indicated that “suggested clean up activities were good, but it was late now” to expect all might be accomplished.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS: Jan Morris summarized-- which included the following aspects: -- Advertising - Arbor State, Beatrice Daily Sun. -- Her willingness to complete a grant application to the Thomas Foundation for funding not covered by donations (which was determined unnecessary, since the City previously agreed to match/donate (Neumann) funds to the project.) --The monument will be installed 8/6. It will then be the property of the School and their responsibility for maintenance (mowing around, etc.) and liability issues. Council member Reedy told of a discussion with school official (Jeff Murphy) within which maintenance and liability by School was acknowledged. -- Morris provided a letter, mailing list, and addressed envelopes for a VIP invitation mailing (County Commissioner, Economic Development, Historic Restoration). -- She also talked about the press release at the dedication, about Carolyn VanBoening being on hand for instruction on loading the app (links to the website) on smart phones, and Guest Speakers Randy York (senior writer for Huskers.com and Director of Creative Services) and Terry Novak (Son of Legendary Husker Tom “Train wreck” Novak), and how combined aspects should generate not only attendance, but media coverage. -- Jan Morris noted that three yard signs were ordered for the event, and suggested that those for the tractor show might be followed-up on (Neumann) to assure timely completion for the event.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE ): No information yet available. To be removed from agenda until support documentation is received.
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY) and FOREMAN SUB-DIVISION: Attorney Carothers presented Ordinance # 453 - (An ordinance to approve the subdivision of land within the City of Blue Springs’ extra territorial zoning jurisdiction, as certified by the surveyor of said subdivision, and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska -- (7:PM - 8/5/14). A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to Suspend the Rule of Three Readings for Ordinance # 453. Carothers read Ordinance # 453. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Ordinance # 453.
CLEAN UP: Kay and Rod Bohlmeyer addressed Mayor and Council regarding a property (fire-damaged house). They expressed concern and cooperation. A letter from Interior Solutions was circulated, which noted that a pre-demolition asbestos inspection had been performed, that samples (6) were taken, with the following findings: Yellow sheet vinyl, approximately 225 sq ft. located in the middle room of the house under the carpet. 25% Chrysotile, non-friable. Attorney Carothers advised the Bohlmeyers to follow-up (w/ Eldon Hutchinson - Fairbury) regarding asbestos removal procedure/fees, landfill requirements (also w/ Beatrice Landfill), and re-inspection provisions. In regard to another property, Carothers advised members of a potential candidate for building inspection. He also spoke about a property which quite possibly would fail sub-standard structure definition within legal address. Carothers was asked to write a clean-up (mowing) letter to one property owner, since it was determined that a letter from an attorney would have greater impact in this specific situation. On-going progress was noted on one property, and review will continue.
NEXT AGENDA:
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY)
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:35 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 19, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 5, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Jan Morris, Rod and Kay Bohlmeyer, Tim Brown
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:35 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as corrected the July 15, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $4,536.42; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service -(941) - 1,812.56; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Circle D Mfg. - $60.00; Constellation Energy - $4.22; Gage County Highway Dept. - $75.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $217.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $216.99; Mosaic - $33.75; Municipal Supply - $427.29; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,377.41; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $14.30; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $25.22; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - $281.00 & $99.00; Shell - $226.04; Tractor Supply - $43.98; Trump Memorials - (Chamberlin - Final) - $1,950.00; Wymore Arbor State - $241.66; Wymore Lumber - $199.41;Wymore Oil Company - $134.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,263.02.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Council member Reedy reported that “everything is on track,” but additional Bounce House manpower “may be needed.” He asked that “streets be swept (Friday),” and “flags be put up (Saturday morning).” Reedy will contact a property owner about cleaning up his front yard prior to activities. Discussion of other main route properties resulted in determinations for City (and/or) volunteer mowing/trimming, and that a courtesy letter be sent to one property owner for mowing. Electrical upgrade at the park shelter was discussed, resulting in a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept the Diller Electric estimate (provided by Reedy) for $1,575.96 - (New Panel and Rewire Lights and Outlets in Park Picnic Area). Connie Mewes suggested “painting fire hydrants.” Bob Widick suggested that the picnic tables in the park be fixed and painted (perhaps by volunteer force- youth group), and the cooker fixed. Tim Brown suggested weed eating/mowing “where cars line up” for the car show, and he volunteered his service, (as did Reedy), with Brown adding that employee “Pike can’t do it all.” He further noted that he was helping Reedy in the capacity (request for door prizes, etc.) of a previous volunteer (Fred Colgrove) who has medical issues this year. Jan Morris indicated that “suggested clean up activities were good, but it was late now” to expect all might be accomplished.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS: Jan Morris summarized-- which included the following aspects: -- Advertising - Arbor State, Beatrice Daily Sun. -- Her willingness to complete a grant application to the Thomas Foundation for funding not covered by donations (which was determined unnecessary, since the City previously agreed to match/donate (Neumann) funds to the project.) --The monument will be installed 8/6. It will then be the property of the School and their responsibility for maintenance (mowing around, etc.) and liability issues. Council member Reedy told of a discussion with school official (Jeff Murphy) within which maintenance and liability by School was acknowledged. -- Morris provided a letter, mailing list, and addressed envelopes for a VIP invitation mailing (County Commissioner, Economic Development, Historic Restoration). -- She also talked about the press release at the dedication, about Carolyn VanBoening being on hand for instruction on loading the app (links to the website) on smart phones, and Guest Speakers Randy York (senior writer for Huskers.com and Director of Creative Services) and Terry Novak (Son of Legendary Husker Tom “Train wreck” Novak), and how combined aspects should generate not only attendance, but media coverage. -- Jan Morris noted that three yard signs were ordered for the event, and suggested that those for the tractor show might be followed-up on (Neumann) to assure timely completion for the event.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE ): No information yet available. To be removed from agenda until support documentation is received.
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY) and FOREMAN SUB-DIVISION: Attorney Carothers presented Ordinance # 453 - (An ordinance to approve the subdivision of land within the City of Blue Springs’ extra territorial zoning jurisdiction, as certified by the surveyor of said subdivision, and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska -- (7:PM - 8/5/14). A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to Suspend the Rule of Three Readings for Ordinance # 453. Carothers read Ordinance # 453. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Ordinance # 453.
CLEAN UP: Kay and Rod Bohlmeyer addressed Mayor and Council regarding a property (fire-damaged house). They expressed concern and cooperation. A letter from Interior Solutions was circulated, which noted that a pre-demolition asbestos inspection had been performed, that samples (6) were taken, with the following findings: Yellow sheet vinyl, approximately 225 sq ft. located in the middle room of the house under the carpet. 25% Chrysotile, non-friable. Attorney Carothers advised the Bohlmeyers to follow-up (w/ Eldon Hutchinson - Fairbury) regarding asbestos removal procedure/fees, landfill requirements (also w/ Beatrice Landfill), and re-inspection provisions. In regard to another property, Carothers advised members of a potential candidate for building inspection. He also spoke about a property which quite possibly would fail sub-standard structure definition within legal address. Carothers was asked to write a clean-up (mowing) letter to one property owner, since it was determined that a letter from an attorney would have greater impact in this specific situation. On-going progress was noted on one property, and review will continue.
NEXT AGENDA:
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY)
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:35 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 19, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
July 15, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 15, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Larry Foreman, Brad Robinson, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Welch
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the July 1, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $ 2,319.81; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $216.60; Diller Electric - $816.56; Farmers Cooperative - $81.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $22.00; Municipal Supply - $1,250.18; NE Dept. of Rev. (Charitable Gaming - 51C) - $2,924.00; NE U.C. Fund - $188.16; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $7.35; Postmaster - $147.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Trumps Memorials - (½ Chamberlin Monument) - $1,950.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $183.58; Willet & Carothers - $220.00; Windstream - $68.56; Wrightsman Plumbing - $111.52; Wymore Arbor State - $53.33; Wymore Lumber - $33.21; Wymore Super Foods - $37.27; TOTAL CLAIMS $10,686.07 --- (&) --- from: KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT to BLUE SPRINGS KEN0 - $2,384.86.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Per Council member Reedy, flyers are pending, and a mailing planned. Reedy asked Robinson to confirm reservation of the Memorial Hall for August 16th. Event particulars as stated by Reedy: Road closed by 9AM. Car Show Registration beginning at 9AM, Show running till 4:30PM; BBQ - Noon - 5 PM; Beer Garden (& Horseshoes) - Noon to 5:00 (or later, depending on crowd - per Robinson). Council member Neumann indicated that the Tractor Show will run until 3:00 PM, with the Tractor Drive at 2:00 PM.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS:
Current total of donations - $1,785.00. Schedule: Chamberlin dedication August 16 - (School) - 11:30AM - (Far east Bus lane). School board approved placement site at July 14th meeting. Supplementary plans are in the capable hands of Jan Morris.
1% INCREASE IN 2014-2015 RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION: Motion by Council Member Wolf, second by Mewes, and vote: (Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes) to approve 1% increase in 2014-2015 Restricted Funds Limitation.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE): No pictures yet received.
PLANNING & ZONING: Larry Foreman addressed members. Concern: He is selling farm and splitting 6.2 acres (Homestead) from the property. Review by Planning and Zoning Commission, with recommendation to Mayor and Council for approval will be pursued when the survey (County Surveyor) is given to Nebraska Title and to City Attorney Carothers (contact: Diane Zimmerman). Carothers will then follow through with sub-division requirements. It was suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission (which has a scheduled meeting for July 21 - should that date work out for review) could have a meeting at 7:00 PM on August 5, preceding the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council at 7:30PM - this to expedite review and potential approval of property concerns for out-of-State seller. In another matter, Connie Mewes questioned agricultural use of residential property. Council member Reedy identified it as a “grandfathered” property-use situation. Clarification of “grandfather” aspect followed by Carothers, but no further comments from members.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Jan Morris has arranged for Jan Roberts to be at the Cabin from 10AM - 2 PM on August 16th, to enable Morris to attend and supervise dedication of the Chamberlin monument.
POST OFFICE - HOURS, INFORMATION (Wolf): Wolf provided handouts from the meeting he attended regarding Post Office changes. Potential Retail Operating Hours (4) - initial suggestion 8AM - Noon - M-F, and 9:15 AM - 11 AM Sat. Alternate options under consideration, as: (due to time of mail delivery to Blue Springs) - 10 AM - 2 PM M-F. Post Office boxes might be available 24-hours. Considerations remain under review.
CLEAN UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Continuing progress was noted on one property. No response yet to correspondence (by Carothers) to one property owner with sub-standard trailer issues, Legal action to be initiated for two concerns. Attorney Carothers will research ownership of one property (with tall weeds) and email information to the City Office.
Other:
Diller Electric will be contacted for estimate to update electrical to Park Shelter (prior to August 16th celebration events, and required electrical hookup). Members agreed to discuss (at a future date) upgrade and replacement of electrical at the tennis court.
Attorney Carothers asked if Mayor and Council had any objection to his providing Ashley Calkin with copies of dog incident reports (Gage County Sheriff), since the incidents had direct involvement or bearing (her
past experience, and on-going circumstances). No objections were raised.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE )
PLANNING & ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 5, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 15, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Larry Foreman, Brad Robinson, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Welch
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the July 1, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $ 2,319.81; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $216.60; Diller Electric - $816.56; Farmers Cooperative - $81.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $22.00; Municipal Supply - $1,250.18; NE Dept. of Rev. (Charitable Gaming - 51C) - $2,924.00; NE U.C. Fund - $188.16; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $7.35; Postmaster - $147.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Trumps Memorials - (½ Chamberlin Monument) - $1,950.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $183.58; Willet & Carothers - $220.00; Windstream - $68.56; Wrightsman Plumbing - $111.52; Wymore Arbor State - $53.33; Wymore Lumber - $33.21; Wymore Super Foods - $37.27; TOTAL CLAIMS $10,686.07 --- (&) --- from: KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT to BLUE SPRINGS KEN0 - $2,384.86.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Per Council member Reedy, flyers are pending, and a mailing planned. Reedy asked Robinson to confirm reservation of the Memorial Hall for August 16th. Event particulars as stated by Reedy: Road closed by 9AM. Car Show Registration beginning at 9AM, Show running till 4:30PM; BBQ - Noon - 5 PM; Beer Garden (& Horseshoes) - Noon to 5:00 (or later, depending on crowd - per Robinson). Council member Neumann indicated that the Tractor Show will run until 3:00 PM, with the Tractor Drive at 2:00 PM.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS:
Current total of donations - $1,785.00. Schedule: Chamberlin dedication August 16 - (School) - 11:30AM - (Far east Bus lane). School board approved placement site at July 14th meeting. Supplementary plans are in the capable hands of Jan Morris.
1% INCREASE IN 2014-2015 RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION: Motion by Council Member Wolf, second by Mewes, and vote: (Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes) to approve 1% increase in 2014-2015 Restricted Funds Limitation.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE): No pictures yet received.
PLANNING & ZONING: Larry Foreman addressed members. Concern: He is selling farm and splitting 6.2 acres (Homestead) from the property. Review by Planning and Zoning Commission, with recommendation to Mayor and Council for approval will be pursued when the survey (County Surveyor) is given to Nebraska Title and to City Attorney Carothers (contact: Diane Zimmerman). Carothers will then follow through with sub-division requirements. It was suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission (which has a scheduled meeting for July 21 - should that date work out for review) could have a meeting at 7:00 PM on August 5, preceding the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council at 7:30PM - this to expedite review and potential approval of property concerns for out-of-State seller. In another matter, Connie Mewes questioned agricultural use of residential property. Council member Reedy identified it as a “grandfathered” property-use situation. Clarification of “grandfather” aspect followed by Carothers, but no further comments from members.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Jan Morris has arranged for Jan Roberts to be at the Cabin from 10AM - 2 PM on August 16th, to enable Morris to attend and supervise dedication of the Chamberlin monument.
POST OFFICE - HOURS, INFORMATION (Wolf): Wolf provided handouts from the meeting he attended regarding Post Office changes. Potential Retail Operating Hours (4) - initial suggestion 8AM - Noon - M-F, and 9:15 AM - 11 AM Sat. Alternate options under consideration, as: (due to time of mail delivery to Blue Springs) - 10 AM - 2 PM M-F. Post Office boxes might be available 24-hours. Considerations remain under review.
CLEAN UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Continuing progress was noted on one property. No response yet to correspondence (by Carothers) to one property owner with sub-standard trailer issues, Legal action to be initiated for two concerns. Attorney Carothers will research ownership of one property (with tall weeds) and email information to the City Office.
Other:
Diller Electric will be contacted for estimate to update electrical to Park Shelter (prior to August 16th celebration events, and required electrical hookup). Members agreed to discuss (at a future date) upgrade and replacement of electrical at the tennis court.
Attorney Carothers asked if Mayor and Council had any objection to his providing Ashley Calkin with copies of dog incident reports (Gage County Sheriff), since the incidents had direct involvement or bearing (her
past experience, and on-going circumstances). No objections were raised.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE )
PLANNING & ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 5, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, July 3, 2014
July 1, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 1, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Ernst, Ashley and Brandon Calkins (& 3 minors), Bob Widick, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary.
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 17, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $3,481.13; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,221.55; Black Hills Energy - $21.30; Constellation Energy - $4.98; Doug Harms (Met. Dep. Refund) - $39.86; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; More Than Games - $160.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $206.49; Norris Public Power - $1,347.63; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $437.75; T.L. Excavation - $1,200.00; Tractor Supply - $183.90; Wegner Hillside Farms - $688.75; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,764.23; Wymore Country Club - $80.00; Wymore Oil Company - $242.53; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 14,165.10.
BERLIN “GUY” CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINANCIAL ASPECTS; DEDICATION CEREMONY, OTHER: In support of a timeline for memorial placement and the dedication during annual celebration events (August 16th) , a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and received an affirmative 4-0 vote to authorize Jan Morris to make purchase arrangements for the monument ($3,900 expected to be all inclusive), with the City to designate thru Municipal Publicity the unresolved balance after final tabulation of donations. Other designation included: Gratitude to Jan Morris and formal acknowledgment of her as facilitator, allowing her to make arrangements for the Memorial, memorial inscription, timely multiple-facet setup: Memorial Dedication plans, including speaker, sound system, misc. aspects. Morris was contacted by telephone during the meeting (by Council member Reedy) and was asked if the School Board has given approval for the placement of the memorial on school property. Reedy conveyed, that “a green light has been given the project by the school,” with an official vote to be taken at the meeting the 2nd Tuesday of July. Bob Widick inquired if Chamberlin biographical information is available at the school and was told by Reedy that information is provided (Hookstra - 4th Graders) within the topic of Nebraska history. Widick asked if Jan Morris knows of an existing volume about Chamberlin (or including him), or if something could be compiled for the presentation and future reference. Reedy agreed to ask Morris to research it.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION DAY: DATE, BUDGET CONFIRMATION, EVENTS, LETTER TO LIQUOR COMMISSION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE, OTHER: Designations included: Date of Event: August 16th. Motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to place lid spending for Municipal Publicity for the event at $5,000, which has been allowed in previous years, but with actual figures coming in at around half of that amount. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and received an affirmative 4-0 vote for the Mayor to sign a letter for the Fire Department wherein the City asserts approval for the Fire Department to be allowed a Special Event License for a Beer Garden. (The Fire Department also has plans for brats, horseshoes.) City events will include: Car Show (Gene Radar Reedy - Facilitator); Tractor Show (Gary Neumann - Facilitator); Bounce House for kids; Food Vendors as thus far arranged- Van Laningham (chicken), Phillips (shaved ice, chocolate cheese cake). Other aspects: Tourism organization will provide (to many small communities) $200 for advertising, reducing anticipated cost from $1,500 to $1,300. Flyers (1,000) expected to run about $180. Council member Neumann plans to have signs for the Tractor Show (Mosaic - $11.00 each - if sized and priced the same as cabin signs purchased through them). Car Show trophies will be purchased through Uhl’s again this year, as will the plaques for the Tractor Show. Farmers Cooperative is again credited for an area of sponsorship (tractor show).
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE): Nothing available for review.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Council member Reedy credited contractor for a “fantastic job” on the interior work, and was given credit himself for correlation of cabin needs and, for “unloading contents,” so the work could be done, and “loading” goods back after completion. Gene Reedy Sr. was also credited for his generous contribution of time and effort to the current project (and past projects, totally 4 times), and he will be formally thanked by letter. Council member Reedy volunteered to set up scaffolding and cap the chimney, donating his time, and also materials. Reedy reported that Steve Behrens of Diller Electric provided a bid of $816.56 to rewire the cabin, including light and outlet, and installation of a two-space panel on meter pole, etc. Reedy reported that the cabin had 54 visitors during Sam Wymore Day activities, proving again that there is renewed interest in the cabin. Members discussed the electrical bid, and no objections were made to doing the work. According to Reedy, Behrens further advised (after reviewing the electrical setup at the tennis court) that nothing of the current electrical network there could be utilized in modernization and upgrade. Total replacement would be necessary. Members will conduct an over-time review of volume of activity at the court to determine if replacement cost would be justified.
CLEAN-UP: Deadline was not met by one property owner - concerns: fire damaged structure, sub-standard trailer. Conversation of property owner with Attorney Carothers resulted in extension of deadline to July 15, with determining factor being timeline for asbestos testing prior to anticipated action of knockdown /controlled burn by Fire Department. Carothers was asked to send another letter to a property owner with a sub-standard trailer/nuisance situation. It was noted that some vehicles and misc. materials have been removed from another property, and considerable progress has been made. Review will continue. Courtesy letters were requested for another property owner .
GENERAL DISCUSSION: Ashley Calkin addressed members regarding neighborhood dogs, and incidents (starting October 2013) and circumstance still considered to have strong potential of an ‘at-risk’ situation. She reviewed the October 2013 incident during which she and members of her family were trapped in their house by pit bulls, an officer was called, a firearm discharged, but no citation was issued. Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf, and attendees - Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, and Attorney Carothers and Law Enforcement Officer Ernst contributed to discussion of the most recent incident involving dogs. For that event, family ownership relevance (same as the October incident) was established, if not the same dogs identified, in which a pet dog on a leash was attacked by a pit bull at large. It was noted that a citation was written for ‘no rabies license.’ By most in attendance, that was not acceptable as a solution. Officer Ernst explained that the situation did not meet criterion of a “dangerous dog” incident. He provided State information, essentially --- A dog is classified as dangerous if it kills a human; attacks a human, resulting in injury and requiring medical attention; kills a domestic animal; or has been previously identified by an animal control authority as a dangerous dog. Officer Ernst explained that even (by State) to cite an owner for a dog at large the dog must be at large for ten consecutive days, without a collar. Attorney Carothers outlined another avenue of action, one that utilizes City mandate and requires cooperation with the Sheriff (since necessitating court appearance of responding officer). He will meet with Gustafson to ask that City “potentially dangerous/dangerous dog” reports be forwarded to him so he can follow up with a long-form claim and legal action. He assured the Calkin family that they would receive a report on what relates to their ongoing neighborhood problem. Officer Ernst stressed that it is important and imperative that as much documentation as possible be made available for enforcement action, as proof by video, pictures, willing witnesses.
On another topic, Council member Neumann thanked Gage County Law Enforcement for the Speed Trailer recently in place by the Fire Hall.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS
1% INCREASE IN 2014-2015 RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 9:03 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 15, 2014.
Mayor - Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk - Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 1, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Carothers, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Ernst, Ashley and Brandon Calkins (& 3 minors), Bob Widick, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary.
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 17, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $3,481.13; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,221.55; Black Hills Energy - $21.30; Constellation Energy - $4.98; Doug Harms (Met. Dep. Refund) - $39.86; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; More Than Games - $160.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $206.49; Norris Public Power - $1,347.63; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $437.75; T.L. Excavation - $1,200.00; Tractor Supply - $183.90; Wegner Hillside Farms - $688.75; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,764.23; Wymore Country Club - $80.00; Wymore Oil Company - $242.53; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 14,165.10.
BERLIN “GUY” CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINANCIAL ASPECTS; DEDICATION CEREMONY, OTHER: In support of a timeline for memorial placement and the dedication during annual celebration events (August 16th) , a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and received an affirmative 4-0 vote to authorize Jan Morris to make purchase arrangements for the monument ($3,900 expected to be all inclusive), with the City to designate thru Municipal Publicity the unresolved balance after final tabulation of donations. Other designation included: Gratitude to Jan Morris and formal acknowledgment of her as facilitator, allowing her to make arrangements for the Memorial, memorial inscription, timely multiple-facet setup: Memorial Dedication plans, including speaker, sound system, misc. aspects. Morris was contacted by telephone during the meeting (by Council member Reedy) and was asked if the School Board has given approval for the placement of the memorial on school property. Reedy conveyed, that “a green light has been given the project by the school,” with an official vote to be taken at the meeting the 2nd Tuesday of July. Bob Widick inquired if Chamberlin biographical information is available at the school and was told by Reedy that information is provided (Hookstra - 4th Graders) within the topic of Nebraska history. Widick asked if Jan Morris knows of an existing volume about Chamberlin (or including him), or if something could be compiled for the presentation and future reference. Reedy agreed to ask Morris to research it.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION DAY: DATE, BUDGET CONFIRMATION, EVENTS, LETTER TO LIQUOR COMMISSION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE, OTHER: Designations included: Date of Event: August 16th. Motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to place lid spending for Municipal Publicity for the event at $5,000, which has been allowed in previous years, but with actual figures coming in at around half of that amount. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and received an affirmative 4-0 vote for the Mayor to sign a letter for the Fire Department wherein the City asserts approval for the Fire Department to be allowed a Special Event License for a Beer Garden. (The Fire Department also has plans for brats, horseshoes.) City events will include: Car Show (Gene Radar Reedy - Facilitator); Tractor Show (Gary Neumann - Facilitator); Bounce House for kids; Food Vendors as thus far arranged- Van Laningham (chicken), Phillips (shaved ice, chocolate cheese cake). Other aspects: Tourism organization will provide (to many small communities) $200 for advertising, reducing anticipated cost from $1,500 to $1,300. Flyers (1,000) expected to run about $180. Council member Neumann plans to have signs for the Tractor Show (Mosaic - $11.00 each - if sized and priced the same as cabin signs purchased through them). Car Show trophies will be purchased through Uhl’s again this year, as will the plaques for the Tractor Show. Farmers Cooperative is again credited for an area of sponsorship (tractor show).
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE): Nothing available for review.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Council member Reedy credited contractor for a “fantastic job” on the interior work, and was given credit himself for correlation of cabin needs and, for “unloading contents,” so the work could be done, and “loading” goods back after completion. Gene Reedy Sr. was also credited for his generous contribution of time and effort to the current project (and past projects, totally 4 times), and he will be formally thanked by letter. Council member Reedy volunteered to set up scaffolding and cap the chimney, donating his time, and also materials. Reedy reported that Steve Behrens of Diller Electric provided a bid of $816.56 to rewire the cabin, including light and outlet, and installation of a two-space panel on meter pole, etc. Reedy reported that the cabin had 54 visitors during Sam Wymore Day activities, proving again that there is renewed interest in the cabin. Members discussed the electrical bid, and no objections were made to doing the work. According to Reedy, Behrens further advised (after reviewing the electrical setup at the tennis court) that nothing of the current electrical network there could be utilized in modernization and upgrade. Total replacement would be necessary. Members will conduct an over-time review of volume of activity at the court to determine if replacement cost would be justified.
CLEAN-UP: Deadline was not met by one property owner - concerns: fire damaged structure, sub-standard trailer. Conversation of property owner with Attorney Carothers resulted in extension of deadline to July 15, with determining factor being timeline for asbestos testing prior to anticipated action of knockdown /controlled burn by Fire Department. Carothers was asked to send another letter to a property owner with a sub-standard trailer/nuisance situation. It was noted that some vehicles and misc. materials have been removed from another property, and considerable progress has been made. Review will continue. Courtesy letters were requested for another property owner .
GENERAL DISCUSSION: Ashley Calkin addressed members regarding neighborhood dogs, and incidents (starting October 2013) and circumstance still considered to have strong potential of an ‘at-risk’ situation. She reviewed the October 2013 incident during which she and members of her family were trapped in their house by pit bulls, an officer was called, a firearm discharged, but no citation was issued. Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf, and attendees - Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, and Attorney Carothers and Law Enforcement Officer Ernst contributed to discussion of the most recent incident involving dogs. For that event, family ownership relevance (same as the October incident) was established, if not the same dogs identified, in which a pet dog on a leash was attacked by a pit bull at large. It was noted that a citation was written for ‘no rabies license.’ By most in attendance, that was not acceptable as a solution. Officer Ernst explained that the situation did not meet criterion of a “dangerous dog” incident. He provided State information, essentially --- A dog is classified as dangerous if it kills a human; attacks a human, resulting in injury and requiring medical attention; kills a domestic animal; or has been previously identified by an animal control authority as a dangerous dog. Officer Ernst explained that even (by State) to cite an owner for a dog at large the dog must be at large for ten consecutive days, without a collar. Attorney Carothers outlined another avenue of action, one that utilizes City mandate and requires cooperation with the Sheriff (since necessitating court appearance of responding officer). He will meet with Gustafson to ask that City “potentially dangerous/dangerous dog” reports be forwarded to him so he can follow up with a long-form claim and legal action. He assured the Calkin family that they would receive a report on what relates to their ongoing neighborhood problem. Officer Ernst stressed that it is important and imperative that as much documentation as possible be made available for enforcement action, as proof by video, pictures, willing witnesses.
On another topic, Council member Neumann thanked Gage County Law Enforcement for the Speed Trailer recently in place by the Fire Hall.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS
1% INCREASE IN 2014-2015 RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 9:03 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 15, 2014.
Mayor - Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk - Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 19, 2014
June 17, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 17, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer (arriving 7:50PM) , Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Janet Roberts, N Gage Executive Director Glennis McClure, Gage County Law Enforcement - Officers Welch and Monfelt
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 3, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims(with stipulation for holding Van’s Waterproofing check until completion of project) as follows: Salaries: $2,320.42; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - (#10) - $236.49; B & B Tire Service - $284.14; Beatrice Concrete - $163.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $93.96; Jan Morris (Cabin Reimb.) - $64.96; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Office Depot - $249.93; Milton Pike (Parts Reimb.) - $8.55; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Van’s Waterproofing - $1,442.75; Watkins Ace Hardware - $25.19; Willet & Carothers - $650.00; Windstream - $71.06; Wymore Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00; Wymore Lumber - $40.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,966.87.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL (Per Reedy): Council member Reedy provided project particulars: Jan Morris was identified as primary steward. Prospective monument location for the 1911 Blue Springs graduate and football luminary, later - celebrity coach: Blue Springs School, by reason of “lighting and security cameras.” 158 alumni were emailed about the undertaking. Donations received to date: $125.00. Estimated cost of monument $6,500. City contribution will be evaluated at later stage of endeavor.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE) (Per Pike): Employee Pike reported that Topkote is planning to sell 5-6 single axle, 5-yd. dump trucks for $5,000 each. Pictures are forthcoming. Members will assess them to determine value and purchase potential.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Council member Reedy thanked Employee Pike for his help “unloading contents” to enable interior work. He indicated that some goods remain upstairs, “at the center.” In light of recent employment constraints placed on Mayor Meyer, Reedy suggested that he could contact Steve Behrends (Diller) to complete electrical work at the cabin. Council President Wolf suggested that an estimate for work at the tennis court (with Employee Pike agreeing to review needs with the contractor) be acquired at the same time. No objections were stated.
CLEAN-UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Employee Pike will continue communication with a property owner about on-going tall grass/weed problem on two properties. If no result, properties will be Posted/mowed. Andy Carothers will be asked for any new information he may have about another property. Review will continue for one property with work in progress. One property was added to the list for tall grass/weeds, and determination was made to Post/mow the property.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: N GAGE - GLENNIS MCCLURE (INTRODUCTION): Executive Director Glennis McClure addressed members, providing an overview: Funded by Beatrice and surrounding areas. Municipality membership $1,000. Opportunities: Help communities to forward development of identified commercial properties. Work with education to develop skilled workforce.
Officer Welch introduced new Officer Monfelt. He told members that it is the plan to set up the Speed Trailer by the Fire Hall next week. He also responded to information given by Janet Roberts in the following topic.
Janet Roberts reported a Pit Bull incident of the previous Friday night. The Pit attached their dog (by the throat, and shaking it) while Randy Roberts was walking their dog on a leash. Roberts managed to free his dog and secure the aggressive dog by tether to a fence. The attacked dog is to be evaluated by a veterinarian, and Janet Roberts was told that she could contact the Sheriff’s department for the proper procedure of submitting the vet bill for review and potential reimbursement by the owner of the Pit. Council member Reedy asked if there could be email notification to City offices when such an event takes place, resulting in a citation. Officer Welch advised that “a citation was given, and a letter sent (to dog owner)” in reference to the attack on the Roberts’ dog. He will inquire about email possibility for City notification. When asked by Roberts, Welch said that the dog “would not be impounded for an attack on another animal.” Rumor (unsubstantiated) has it that the aggressive dog has been “beat to death.” Officer Welch said that the owner “could put the dog down, but beating a dog to death is a whole other issue.”
NEXT AGENDA:
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 1, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 17, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer (arriving 7:50PM) , Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Janet Roberts, N Gage Executive Director Glennis McClure, Gage County Law Enforcement - Officers Welch and Monfelt
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 3, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims(with stipulation for holding Van’s Waterproofing check until completion of project) as follows: Salaries: $2,320.42; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - (#10) - $236.49; B & B Tire Service - $284.14; Beatrice Concrete - $163.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $93.96; Jan Morris (Cabin Reimb.) - $64.96; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Office Depot - $249.93; Milton Pike (Parts Reimb.) - $8.55; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Van’s Waterproofing - $1,442.75; Watkins Ace Hardware - $25.19; Willet & Carothers - $650.00; Windstream - $71.06; Wymore Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00; Wymore Lumber - $40.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,966.87.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL (Per Reedy): Council member Reedy provided project particulars: Jan Morris was identified as primary steward. Prospective monument location for the 1911 Blue Springs graduate and football luminary, later - celebrity coach: Blue Springs School, by reason of “lighting and security cameras.” 158 alumni were emailed about the undertaking. Donations received to date: $125.00. Estimated cost of monument $6,500. City contribution will be evaluated at later stage of endeavor.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE) (Per Pike): Employee Pike reported that Topkote is planning to sell 5-6 single axle, 5-yd. dump trucks for $5,000 each. Pictures are forthcoming. Members will assess them to determine value and purchase potential.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Council member Reedy thanked Employee Pike for his help “unloading contents” to enable interior work. He indicated that some goods remain upstairs, “at the center.” In light of recent employment constraints placed on Mayor Meyer, Reedy suggested that he could contact Steve Behrends (Diller) to complete electrical work at the cabin. Council President Wolf suggested that an estimate for work at the tennis court (with Employee Pike agreeing to review needs with the contractor) be acquired at the same time. No objections were stated.
CLEAN-UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Employee Pike will continue communication with a property owner about on-going tall grass/weed problem on two properties. If no result, properties will be Posted/mowed. Andy Carothers will be asked for any new information he may have about another property. Review will continue for one property with work in progress. One property was added to the list for tall grass/weeds, and determination was made to Post/mow the property.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: N GAGE - GLENNIS MCCLURE (INTRODUCTION): Executive Director Glennis McClure addressed members, providing an overview: Funded by Beatrice and surrounding areas. Municipality membership $1,000. Opportunities: Help communities to forward development of identified commercial properties. Work with education to develop skilled workforce.
Officer Welch introduced new Officer Monfelt. He told members that it is the plan to set up the Speed Trailer by the Fire Hall next week. He also responded to information given by Janet Roberts in the following topic.
Janet Roberts reported a Pit Bull incident of the previous Friday night. The Pit attached their dog (by the throat, and shaking it) while Randy Roberts was walking their dog on a leash. Roberts managed to free his dog and secure the aggressive dog by tether to a fence. The attacked dog is to be evaluated by a veterinarian, and Janet Roberts was told that she could contact the Sheriff’s department for the proper procedure of submitting the vet bill for review and potential reimbursement by the owner of the Pit. Council member Reedy asked if there could be email notification to City offices when such an event takes place, resulting in a citation. Officer Welch advised that “a citation was given, and a letter sent (to dog owner)” in reference to the attack on the Roberts’ dog. He will inquire about email possibility for City notification. When asked by Roberts, Welch said that the dog “would not be impounded for an attack on another animal.” Rumor (unsubstantiated) has it that the aggressive dog has been “beat to death.” Officer Welch said that the owner “could put the dog down, but beating a dog to death is a whole other issue.”
NEXT AGENDA:
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 1, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 5, 2014
June 3, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 3, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy Wolf
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 20, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,232.74; Salaries: $6,142.67; Arbor Ink - $133.83; Beatrice Concrete - $203.25; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging (Hand-bus Match) - $625.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Department (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $26.65; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $1,337.95; NE Dept. of Rev. - (501N) - $295.49; NE Public Health Environmental Lab - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,343.18; One-Call Concepts, Inc - $4.45; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $6.44; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $368.05; Wymore Arbor State - $148.84; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,668.54.
MOTION TO APPROVE KEITH GILMORE AS CITY ENGINEER: A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Keith Gilmore of Gilmore and Associates as City Engineer, replacing Rick Bogus who left Gilmore & Associates to accept another position.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy presented the Van’s Waterproofing Co, Inc. estimate --- to take all the joints and repoint inside of cabin and seal all the wood - $1,092.75 and $350.00 to reseal outside of cabin---- total $1,442.75. This will be included within claims of the next Regular meeting. It was noted that Mayor Meyer intends to conclude electrical work on Sunday. Council member Reedy reported that Jan Morris sold 2 T-shirts (from Sesquicentennial) $5 ea./total $10 to be deposited in Regular checking and allotted to cabin repairs. Jan Morris also reported (per Council member Reedy) eighty-six visitors to the cabin on Memorial Day. This was considered an impressive accomplishment, and job well done.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues on one property which is expected to be resolved by month end, or legal action will be initiated. It was noted that a property owner is believed to be making plans to sell a substandard trailer, and review of that situation will continue, with Employee Pike furthering the process by contacting the property owner for an update. One vehicle is noted to have been removed from one property and it was determined to be a good start, with review of further progress to continue. On behalf of Mayor Meyer (Wolf), a certified letter was requested for one property owner for weeds/tall grass . Council President Wolf also expressed the wish of Mayor Meyer that a letter for weeds/tall grass (courtesy) be sent to one property owner. Council member Neumann identified another property with tall grass/weeds, and members agreed that a courtesy letter be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
CLEAN-UP:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 17, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 3, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy Wolf
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 20, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,232.74; Salaries: $6,142.67; Arbor Ink - $133.83; Beatrice Concrete - $203.25; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging (Hand-bus Match) - $625.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Department (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $26.65; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $1,337.95; NE Dept. of Rev. - (501N) - $295.49; NE Public Health Environmental Lab - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,343.18; One-Call Concepts, Inc - $4.45; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $6.44; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $368.05; Wymore Arbor State - $148.84; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,668.54.
MOTION TO APPROVE KEITH GILMORE AS CITY ENGINEER: A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Keith Gilmore of Gilmore and Associates as City Engineer, replacing Rick Bogus who left Gilmore & Associates to accept another position.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy presented the Van’s Waterproofing Co, Inc. estimate --- to take all the joints and repoint inside of cabin and seal all the wood - $1,092.75 and $350.00 to reseal outside of cabin---- total $1,442.75. This will be included within claims of the next Regular meeting. It was noted that Mayor Meyer intends to conclude electrical work on Sunday. Council member Reedy reported that Jan Morris sold 2 T-shirts (from Sesquicentennial) $5 ea./total $10 to be deposited in Regular checking and allotted to cabin repairs. Jan Morris also reported (per Council member Reedy) eighty-six visitors to the cabin on Memorial Day. This was considered an impressive accomplishment, and job well done.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues on one property which is expected to be resolved by month end, or legal action will be initiated. It was noted that a property owner is believed to be making plans to sell a substandard trailer, and review of that situation will continue, with Employee Pike furthering the process by contacting the property owner for an update. One vehicle is noted to have been removed from one property and it was determined to be a good start, with review of further progress to continue. On behalf of Mayor Meyer (Wolf), a certified letter was requested for one property owner for weeds/tall grass . Council President Wolf also expressed the wish of Mayor Meyer that a letter for weeds/tall grass (courtesy) be sent to one property owner. Council member Neumann identified another property with tall grass/weeds, and members agreed that a courtesy letter be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
CLEAN-UP:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 17, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 22, 2014
May 20, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 20, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary, Bob Widick
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 6, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $ 2,336.52; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - 322.77; Allied Insurance (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; Black Hills Energy - $26.13; Circle D Mfg. - $90.00; Davidson Insurance Co. (Annual Ins. Package) - $12,266.00; Lineweber & Son’s Inc. - $5,320.00; One-Call Concepts - $2.60; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $690.00; Windstream - $71.69; Wymore Oil Company - $239.79; TOTAL: $21,686.50.
LINEWEBER PROPOSAL: ($5,320.00 - to demolish and remove trailer house): A motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved/accepted the Lineweber Proposal for $5,320.00 - to demolish and remove trailer house. Attorney Carothers clarified approval procedure, including signatures necessary by PHS, Mayor Meyer, and Lineweber, as well as pending issue regarding requirement of a NEASHAP in this circumstance. It was noted by Council member Neumann that there might be basement concerns on the property -- that were not initially addressed, and subsequently increased charges on the demolition project. Attorney Carothers reported that “no additional hazardous materials have been found on the property, but disposal of tires is a concern.” Council member Neumann suggested a lien be put on the property to cover City clean-up costs, and remaining members agreed. Carothers will place a lien against the property when final costs are determined.
MFO FUNDS: (City of Beatrice Check - $820.89): All members were in agreement to use current receipt of MFO funds on hydrants/Broad Street Water Main Project.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS: Mayor Meyer plans to complete electrical upgrade within the next week. Interior repairs (VanLaningham) are expected to proceed within previously established timeline (between Sam Wymore Days and the Fourth of July).
CLEAN-UP: One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Another property was removed due to active status of the demolition plan, with no further action necessary at this time. Attorney Carothers will send a letter to a property owner to request removal (not just relocation) of a nuisance situation (sub-standard trailer). If ignored, legal action will follow. A property owner was given time to initiate a program of cutting trees and potential sale of structure, and review on that property will continue. Attorney Carothers provided description of properties held in the name of one property owner, and it was noted by Employee Pike and members that various stages of clean-up have begun. Review will continue.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
CLEAN-UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:00 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 3, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 8, 2014
May 6, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 6, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Kim Plouzek of Nebraska Health Solutions, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary, Bob Widick, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Welch
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the April 15, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - (IRS) - $1,844.30; Salaries - $4,402.31; Arbor State - $171.10; Black Hills Energy - $34.07; Constellation Energy - $60.28; The Flower Shop - $56.00; Gage County Treasurer (Liquor Lic.) - $250.00; HJP Pest Control - $1,267.20; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Mosaic - $55.00; Municipal Supply - $333.65; NE Dept Rev. (501N) - $208.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,368.24; Milton Pike - (Reimb. - Pump) - $468.90; Milton Pike -(Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $387.45; Temps Disposal - (Clean-Up Day) - $315.79; Wymore, City of (Used Water Meters) - $580.00; Wymore Lumber - $23.43; Wymore Oil Company - $134.01; T0TAL CLAIMS $12,060.22.
KIM PLOUZEK - NEBRASKA HEALTH SOLUTIONS - (demolition procedure/info in special needs situations): Kim Plouzek addressed Mayor and Council and provided handouts. She identified NHS function in reference to suspected meth labs as: “securing property, decontamination process/analysis.” Clearance testing would need to be done by a third party. In the case of Blue Springs, the property involved remains in the name of a deceased party, “so there is no one alive to enforce action on.” Also, “NHS has no budget support for such procedures.” Council member Wolf asked, “Whose responsibility is it then?” Plouzek deferred to Attorney Carothers, who indicated that, “It’s dumped in our lap.” If the City decides to demolish (Lineweber & Sons expected to be the service provider), NHS will be contacted for support and direction through the procedure to assure that compliance regulations are met. And, according to Plouzek, “NHS would willingly guide the city through the options.” Discussion continued, and included possibility of a lien against the property (Meyer) for the City demolition costs, but it was determined that in this “unique situation” the cost of a lien would most likely be no more than an additional “unrecoverable expense.” (Carothers). Per suggestion of Mayor Meyer, a special meeting will be held to review the contractor proposal (Lineweber) to “clean the corner.” Compliance regulations would be followed, including use of Level C attire.
SCHOOL APPROACH (PIKE): Employee Pike addressed members regarding a request by John Linder and his own review of a problematic area. The School approach (where buses and trash truck turn in) needs to be fixed. The pavement is breaking. Gravel has been used as a temporary fix, but the spot will need to be dug out, and a new approach poured. Pike asked for consideration (as per Linder) for the City to share the cost of the repairs (50-50 - $900? Ea. ). Council member Neumann indicated that he did not see that as a problem, and all remaining members were in agreement. Employee Pike will work with School personnel to get the job done.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy reported the estimate for interior repairs would be $1,092+, and the cost to reseal the outside $350+. A written estimate is expected in the next few days. The work should take about 2 days to complete. Reedy will make contact with the contractor (VanLaningham) to schedule the work. Mayor Meyer plans to correct electrical problems before Memorial Day, and Reedy will provide him with a key.
CLEAN-UP: Employee Pike was given the go ahead to demolish/burn remaining structures on one property, and he will meet with Brad Robinson to get a burn permit. Mayor Meyer suggested holding a special meeting after a demolition proposal from Lineweber & Sons, Inc - $5,320.00 is determined to still be valid (Carothers will contact Lineweber). If the proposal is accepted, Carothers will work with Plouzek of Nebraska Health Solutions to assure all compliance issues are met. Employee Pike was asked to provide Carothers with pictures of trailers/campers at one location. Employee Pike also agreed to contact another property owner regarding a problematic vacant structure. Two properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Carothers was asked to determine ownership of several properties for the next Regular meeting so that predominately “vehicle” infractions might be addressed.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
CLEAN-UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 20 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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