June 21, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 21, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Dezerei Sivadon, Kyle Sivadon
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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the June 7, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $244.85; Salaries - $1,929.86; Black Hills Energy - $23.93; Blue Springs, City of - STREET PROJECT - (CDBG 15-PW-015 - DD 3 - Local Portion (Gilmore) $19,705.14; Constellation Energy - $5.75; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb. Exmark Mower Parts) - $300.00; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $12.94; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Topkote, Inc - $13,189.40; Windstream - $70.80; TOTAL CLAIMS: $35,552.67 (&) STREET PROJECT EXPENDITURES (CDBG # 15-PW-015) - Gilmore & Associates -(DD#3) - $32,760.00; SENDD (DD#2) - $963.28.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: The Agreement, and Notice of Award have been prepared by Gilmore, submitted for appropriate signatures, and are to be returned to Gilmore for finalization. Discussion of an addition to the CDBG paving project was followed by a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Reedy and a vote of Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, to approve the addition of Douglas Street from 1st to 2nd Street. Gilmore and SENDD will be provided with a copy of these minutes to support the advancement of timely and necessary procedure for the inclusion.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Preparations continue for the preparation of tractor- show notifications to be mailed. Tim Brown continues to pursue prizes/giveaways. Efforts are being correlated between members of the planning committee in reference to trophies. Kyle Sivadon asked about set up of vendors, and offered “yard property” if needed. Plans, at present, (Tim Brown) are to have vendors set up on the east side of Broad Street.
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Council member Reedy suggested that all who provided price quotes be contacted and asked if they would “bring down” a unit for trial usage. Mayor Meyer requested that Employee Pike make the contacts, and Pike was in support of the decision, as it is pertinent that any unit under consideration be suitable (wheel base) for use at the cemetery as well as routine City work.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner who was sent a certified letter has mowed most of property, except along the street. A decision was made “to give him a chance,” and review will continue. The second property owner who received a certified letter has not acted on the request, and Employee Pike will make personal contact prior to any decision for the City to mow the property and for the placement of a lien against the same. Council member Reedy suggested “to push the attorney to get action going on another property.” Discussion merged into comparison of legal costs with that of corrective action by the City workforce. Mayor Meyer agreed to talk to the property owner again. Mayor Meyer also provided information in reference to a courtesy request made of another property owner . He also discussed with that property owner a trailer filled with cans. Meyer will make second contact to help make property owner aware of City expectations, which may include broken/dismantled mowers on the property. It is the desire of members (Carmichael statement) and attendee (Tim Brown) to “give time” for the property owner to address the issue after clarification of expectations. Connie Mewes brought up a property, and Employee Pike will talk to a property owner regarding possible removal of vegetation that blocks corner traffic. Council member Mewes provided information (specifics) in support of determination of public right-of-way, and subsequent discussion. In conclusion of clean-up issues, Mayor Meyer said, “We don’t live in a gated community, nor have a home owners’ organization,” therefore, reaching an image standard is an unrealistic expectation and impossibility.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:15P.M. Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved July 5, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
June 7, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 7, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Lance Spencer
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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the May 17, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct- Internal Revenue - (941) - $1,499.90; Salaries 6,717.21; Beatrice Concrete - $138.92; Blue Springs Cemetery (Txs) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Txs) - $2,900.00; Beth Clifton - (Meter Deposit Ref. ) - $41.71; Constellation Energy - $15.61; Cornhusker Press - $78.51; Farmers Cooperative - $35.15; Linda Hohensee (Curtains) - $20.00; NE Dept. Rev (501N) - $182.74; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $81.00; Norris Public Power - $1,312.60; One-Call Concepts - $3.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $249.99; Tractor Supply - $404.97; Milford Woutzke - (Tel Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $345.27; Wymore, City of (Sweeper 1 hr.) - $62.50; Wymore Lumber - $209.39; Wymore Oil Company - $15.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $17,360.50.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike if John Berry (Gilmore) has contacted Norris about the poles that need to be moved. Pike will contact Berry for current information. Meyer also asked if “Kent did the trees?” Pike responded, “Yes.” Council member Neumann requested that Tractor Show flyers be mailed from the City office directly after the 4th of July.
FUND TRANSER TO FACILITATE CDBG # 15 PW-O15 DRAW DOWN # 3 - (City Portion: 19,705.14):
Motion, second and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to cash Keno CDs (#4206000698 - $10,197.90 plus interest and # 4206000699 - $10,197.90 plus interest) and transfer the total amount from the Keno fund in General checking to the General Fund in General checking. Motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to transfer “same” total from the General Fund within General checking to the Street fund within General checking -- to facilitate payment of the City portion of CDBG Draw Down # 3.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Council member Reedy reported that flyers have been taken to Marysville. The date of the event is set for Sunday, August 21st. Advertising is anticipated to be included in all/some of the following newspapers: Wymore, Penny Press, Fairbury, Hickman. Considerations are being given to bounce house/slide from a different service provider that “will come in and set up and maintain (Reedy)”
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Cost-comparison continues. Employee Pike indicated that “John Deere would be willing to bring one down for the City to check out.” Pike also stressed that “wheel base must be the same” as that of present equipment.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One courtesy clean-up letter (general) will be sent. Two certified letters (mowing) were requested. Tim Brown (who noted his volunteer “mowing without reimbursement in preparation for the last City celebration day,” as well as “circulating flyers and pursuing door prizes“) asked if it would be possible for the City to send out clean-up notices early (three examples: mowing issues, a trailer full of cans, and an ash heap) so that the City would look better for the annual event, and he would have less responsibility this year. Mayor Meyer noted necessity for the City to follow standard procedure, which is time-consuming and offers little room for deviation, as well as not including stipulations for address of certain “undesirable appearance” situations.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 P.M. Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved June 21, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 7, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Lance Spencer
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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the May 17, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct- Internal Revenue - (941) - $1,499.90; Salaries 6,717.21; Beatrice Concrete - $138.92; Blue Springs Cemetery (Txs) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Txs) - $2,900.00; Beth Clifton - (Meter Deposit Ref. ) - $41.71; Constellation Energy - $15.61; Cornhusker Press - $78.51; Farmers Cooperative - $35.15; Linda Hohensee (Curtains) - $20.00; NE Dept. Rev (501N) - $182.74; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $81.00; Norris Public Power - $1,312.60; One-Call Concepts - $3.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $249.99; Tractor Supply - $404.97; Milford Woutzke - (Tel Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $345.27; Wymore, City of (Sweeper 1 hr.) - $62.50; Wymore Lumber - $209.39; Wymore Oil Company - $15.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $17,360.50.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike if John Berry (Gilmore) has contacted Norris about the poles that need to be moved. Pike will contact Berry for current information. Meyer also asked if “Kent did the trees?” Pike responded, “Yes.” Council member Neumann requested that Tractor Show flyers be mailed from the City office directly after the 4th of July.
FUND TRANSER TO FACILITATE CDBG # 15 PW-O15 DRAW DOWN # 3 - (City Portion: 19,705.14):
Motion, second and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to cash Keno CDs (#4206000698 - $10,197.90 plus interest and # 4206000699 - $10,197.90 plus interest) and transfer the total amount from the Keno fund in General checking to the General Fund in General checking. Motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to transfer “same” total from the General Fund within General checking to the Street fund within General checking -- to facilitate payment of the City portion of CDBG Draw Down # 3.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Council member Reedy reported that flyers have been taken to Marysville. The date of the event is set for Sunday, August 21st. Advertising is anticipated to be included in all/some of the following newspapers: Wymore, Penny Press, Fairbury, Hickman. Considerations are being given to bounce house/slide from a different service provider that “will come in and set up and maintain (Reedy)”
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Cost-comparison continues. Employee Pike indicated that “John Deere would be willing to bring one down for the City to check out.” Pike also stressed that “wheel base must be the same” as that of present equipment.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One courtesy clean-up letter (general) will be sent. Two certified letters (mowing) were requested. Tim Brown (who noted his volunteer “mowing without reimbursement in preparation for the last City celebration day,” as well as “circulating flyers and pursuing door prizes“) asked if it would be possible for the City to send out clean-up notices early (three examples: mowing issues, a trailer full of cans, and an ash heap) so that the City would look better for the annual event, and he would have less responsibility this year. Mayor Meyer noted necessity for the City to follow standard procedure, which is time-consuming and offers little room for deviation, as well as not including stipulations for address of certain “undesirable appearance” situations.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 P.M. Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved June 21, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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