July 5, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 5, 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, Jan Morris, Mike Petersen, Kirby Cohorst, Janice Cohorst, Lori Novotny
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 21, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote ( Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,357.69; Salaries - $2,989.66; Lee Enterprises (Municipal Publicity) - $177.02; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $253.13; NE U.C. Fund - $126.07; Norris Public Power - $1,279.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $374.73; Straight-Line Striping - $384.00; Michael Todd & Company - $249.05; Milford Woutzke - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00 & $130.62; Wymore, City of (Sweeper use) - $250.00 & (Tower/Individual) - $2,280.05; ;Wymore Oil Company - $127.53; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,304.55.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on 4 copies of the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract (Stipulated Price) - prepared by engineers joint contract documents committee (Gilmore & Associates, Inc).
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Most arrangements have been made. Jan Morris suggested that Blue Springs pursue grant available to municipalities for next year’s festivities (150) , and she will work with Council member Reedy for timely initiation of that process, to “make next year’s celebration bigger and better than ever.”
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE: Mike Petersen provided information for a 580 NEP - Cooperative Purchasing venture ($78,500 - no financing available as in his previous quotation of equipment and no trade in option, but the City would need to join. Future purchase of other municipal equipment/office machines a possibility. (Petersen left paperwork for application to the cooperative, and website information.) Equipment (2017) delivery would be possibly October or the first part of November. Other information: 4WD, 84” wheelbase, but cab roomier, and tinwork larger. Purchase of quick attachments varied and optional. Air conditioning, auto ride, radio, cold weather start, 19.5 tires, extend hoe, 2-phase warranty. Tier 4 final unit - meets standards. Comparison was made to information provided by Council member Carmichael (fr/Hiawatha - 2014 - new unit at $73,500). Employee Pike indicated that the City’s current unit is “still a good machine,” but problems could arise due to the age of the machine. Review will continue.
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT: No information yet available.
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON: No representation by person interested in opening a tobacco shop.
CABIN GUTTER QUOTATION: BLUE VALLEY DOOR COMPANY: Jan Morris noted that 90 individuals have visited the cabin this year, with 23 attending on July 4th. She described three options for cabin gutter installation: 1. Blue Valley Door quotation - North side gutter work only - $247. Both sides - $475.25. Some work would need to be done (carpentry) in preparation for the professional work. 2. A Chicago company has available 5” half - round guttering. 3. Patty Novotny has half-round guttering which could be taken from a property of hers. The downspout could be taken also , but a replacement would be necessary. Paint would need to be removed from the guttering, and end caps would need to be found. Council member Neumann stated that the Blue Valley Door option might be the quickest and simplest solution. Morris indicated that Wymore Lumber has some guttering. Council member Reedy will find out what is available at Wymore Lumber.
TIRE AMNESTY: JANICE COHORST: Janice Cohorst (with supporting comments from Kirby Cohorst and Lori Novotny) addressed members. She indicated that arrangements (call ahead with particulars) are in place for the Blue Springs/Wymore area tires to be accepted at the amnesty site. Summary of needs: Need help loading tires. Have two trucks in line, but need at least two more for hauling. Need to set dates for Blue Springs, dates for Wymore. Discussion resulted in agreement by City members for the City to copy and mail out the Blue Springs flyers in a timely fashion once all information is resolved and the original flyer is provided.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Review will continue for two properties. One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Mayor Meyer was unable to contact one individual, and he asked that Andy Carothers be contacted and told to “Go ahead,” with legal processes for that property (burn site debris/fill). A property was added to the list, with a courtesy letter ordered. Another property was discussed, but no action was taken. Connie Mewes asked about a traffic concern (bushes preventing clear view at intersection, and Council member Neumann suggested that the bushes be trimmed. Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike to take care of that.
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: 8:48 P.M. Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved July 19, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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