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)
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