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)

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)