October 4, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 4, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee 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.
Motion, second and vote (Neumann, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the Sept 20, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,904.54; Salaries - $3,019.20; Constellation Energy - $3.31; Municipal Supply - $115.33; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $252.50; Norris Public Power - $1,357.04; Pickrell Lumber -(Cabin Guttering) - $526.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Samples) - $22.95; Postmaster - $256.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $190.00; Tractor Supply - $176.96; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $344.72; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual readings) - $2,427.04; Wymore Oil Company - $208.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,889.54.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION : No new business.
HARD-SURFACING ACROSS FROM CHURCH: The cost is anticipated to come in at about $3,000, which members were in agreement would be paid in full by City funds (Motion: Reedy, second: Mewes, vote -4-0 affirmative).
PARK SIDEWALK: Options for repairs, as discussed: 1. Replace only areas of upheaval from tree roots. 2. Replace all park sidewalk - south, and east side to bridge. Mayor Meyer expressed preference for option 2, and asked that City Attorney Carothers attend the next Regular meeting to clarify State requirements as apply to curbing issues and handicapped (accessible) approaches, and any need for a bidding process for sidewalk replacement. Further on-site inspection was discussed, as were weather factors. It was general consensus to get clarifications from Attorney Carothers before making further plans.
CITY CELEBRATION - PLANNING: Council member Neumann noted that next year is Nebraska’s birthday, also that the city celebration is planned for one day prior to the eclipse.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. The flyer drafted for mailing (to inform the public of requirements and timing for building permit applications) was discussed, with one more element of information to be included: (Neumann) cost per square foot, and minimum cost for fences.
DANGEROUS DOGS: Information was inconclusive to determine if the officially requested relocation of a “dangerous” dog was accomplished, but observations reported leaned toward non-compliance.
CITY SWEEPER BID OPENING: One bid was submitted by T. J. Sutter, for $1,000. The bid was accepted (Motion: Reedy, second: Neumann, vote 4-0 affirmative) which not only accepted bid price but authorized Mayor and Clerk to prepare/sign necessary paperwork to effectuate the sale. Discussion turned to replacement sweeper options, as possibility of entering into an agreement to have City streets swept, or to pursue purchase of another unit. Review will continue, with determinations to be made at a later date to assure the service in the next season.
CLEAN-UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. If contacted (as per previous agreement with spokesman for one property owner), Council member Reedy will still assist with the removal of infraction. One property remains on the list, and for that, a District Court date is scheduled for some time in October. City Attorney is to be asked to provide information regarding the placement of end-of-season mowing liens on properties, (List was provided at close of season), and also to clarify such-type lien advantages (Can City recover costs, including legal, from the person who purchases the property before new owner gets a clear title?) and disadvantages (Does someone from City have to be on hand at the sale of property to assure payment of lien? (and) Do risk factors of non-payment of the lien support a “mow it and forget it” philosophy?
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PARK SIDEWALK
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:15 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved October 18, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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