May 19, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 19, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy


ABSENT;


OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, 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 Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 5, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $294.57; Salaries - $1,841.31; Allied Insurance (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; Black Hills Energy - $23.08; Davidson Insurance (Audit Premium) - $199.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc - $4.45; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $9.66; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $67.66; Wymore Oil Company - $123.47; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,718.20.

BALL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION: STREET CLOSING: A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to allow closing Cherry Street the last weekend of May and the first weekend of June, per request of the Ball Diamond Association (to facilitate their activities).


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.

CLEAN UP: Several courtesy clean-up letters for tall weeds were determined. Several properties were designated for new posting or posting update for tall weeds. Employee Pike will call a property owner to discuss tall weeds and inquire about removal of planters. It was noted that one property will be cleaned up through “volunteer” assistance. Other properties were discussed but specific action was not taken at this time. Council member Neumann suggested monthly tally of mowed properties be kept in City Office, and Employee Pike will duplicate the record he keeps in the Shop for the Office record. Liens on properties for mowing will still be done at the end of mowing season.



Other:


Mayor and Council acknowledged the passing of Council member Tom Wolf , recognized his contribution to the Council and to the community, and extended condolences to family and friends.



NEXT AGENDA:

WARD 2 COUNCIL VACANCY: REMAINING TERM: ONE YEAR, SIX MONTHS

MFO

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


Motion to adjourn: 8:09 PM - Mewes. No objection.



The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 2, 2015.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

May 5, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 5, 2015, 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


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 21, 2015 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: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,709.54; Salaries - $2,698.74; Arbor Ink - $161.78; Arbor State News - $149.25; Gage County Treasurer - $250.00; HJP Pest Control - $1,267.20; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $198.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,365.47; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $81.17; Postmaster - $166.00; Shell - $247.83; Temps Disposal Service - $540.43; Tractor Supply - $82.90; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $47.67; Wymore Oil Company - $83.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 9,150.44.


BID OPENING: 1994 EXMARK MOWER (RESOLUTION 2015-3): Two bids were received (List: Josh Minge - $455.00/Danny Bohlmeyer $855.00) and opened. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved acceptance of the bid from Danny Bohlmeyer in the amount of $ 855.00. The sale will be executed in compliance with the terms of Resolution 2015-3, and by documentation necessary to effectuate the transfer of property.


BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT ADDITION (CHURCH/PARK AND OPPOSITE): (Information provided by Gilmore and the basis for discussion and potential approval: Area # 1 (church)-- 10’ X 88’ 20 tons @ 85.50 = $1,710; Area # 2 -- 10’ X 92’ - 20 tons @ $85.50 = $1,710; Area # 3 -- 10’ X 45’ 10 tons @ 85.50 = $855; Area # 4 -- 10’ X 235’ 45 tons @ $85.50 = $3,847.50 -- Total construction = $8,122.50 -- Total cost including engineering and observation = $9,000) Discussion included pros and cons to approving the project excluding Area # 3 which has drainage issues. Economic factors stated by Mayor Meyer and alternate address to drainage issues stated by Employee Pike (and to be supported by discussion with John Berry of Gilmore) advanced discussion to approval of Areas 1 - 4 ($9,000 total, with breakdown as previously recorded herein), and resulted in a motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the cost for Area # 1 thru Area 4 parking areas along Broad Street (A-1= $1,710.00; A-2 + $1,710.00; A-3 = $855.00; A-4 + $3,847.50; TOTAL w/engineering/observation $9,000).


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


CLEAN UP: Mayor Meyer asked that all members independently drive around prior to the next Regular meeting so that a list of clean-up infractions can be compiled. Several properties were discussed. One property in stages of demolition was noted to have debris that needs to be cleaned up promptly, and Employee Pike was asked to speak with the demolition workers. A courtesy letter was requested to be sent to one property owner for the removal of vehicles. Two properties were reported to have tall grass/weeds. One property was removed from the current clean up list due to resolution of issues.



NEXT AGENDA:

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


Motion to adjourn: Neumann -- 8:05 PM - . No objection.



The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 19, 2015.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)



City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)