City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

March 7, 2017


The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 7, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


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


ABSENT;


OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Darcy Rownd


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 hearings/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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 21, 2017 Regular meeting.


After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,912.29; Salaries - $2,971.34; Arbor Ink - $198.88; Crete Ace Hardware - $72.47; Gilmore & Associates - (One/Six) - $364.00; Municipal Supply - $109.72; Norris Public Power - $1,333.93; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $258.95; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb) - $47.50; Postmaster - $264.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $96.01; Tractor Supply - $235.96; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $45.99; Wymore Oil Company - $152.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,152.02.

RENT-FREE HALL USE (April 7 - Softball Girls Fund Raiser/Darcy Rownd): Darcy Rownd made the request. Discussion was followed by motion, second and vote (Mewes, Neumann; 4-0 affirmative) to approve rent-free use of City Hall for Softball Fund Raiser on April 7th, 2017.

CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION: No new information.

PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: No new applications. No recommendations for new members.

EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/PURCHASE OPTIONS: SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.: Council member Reedy circulated several estimates he had requested from local suppliers for new mower prices, and discussion of units followed. Agreement was reached for further consideration of the Schuster Outdoor & RV Inc. Estimate for a Lazer Z E-Series 72” Mower (with cr/for: Kawasaki FX75V V-Twin), leaving a price of $8,879.00. Based on understanding of there being no need to “advertise for bids” for purchases not exceeding $10,000 (and based on the stipulation of agreement from Attorney Carothers who will be contacted for certainty of action) a motion was made by Mewes, rescinded, then restated, to accept/approve the Schusters Outdoor & RV Inc. Estimate to purchase the unit. The motion was followed by a second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote of approval. Accessory options will be review at the next Regular meeting, and, as approved, purchased separately.

Further equipment considerations: Council member Reedy stated that it is important “to get something done” on equipment needs. Carmichael recommended closure - “one thing at a time.” Since considerations for a mower have been decided, discussion turned to sweeper options. Employee Pike reported an undesirable situation of dirt build up on roads, which he described as presenting - “a sandpaper effect damaging to hard surfaces.” He indicated that he knew of a service provider in Crete he could contact to determine cost effectiveness and feasibility of an outside service provider for the community (for Memorial Day) while members determine the need and availability of sweeper purchase options. Members (Reedy, Carmichael) indicated their continued activity in checking out sweeper availability at such sites as Craig’s List and Purple Wave. The possibility of forming a committee to travel to check out promising options was discussed, but not firmed at this time. The tar kettle was discussed, with the one purchased from the County taken out of service, with accessories (as blink light) to be removed, and processes to be cleared with Attorney Carothers to initiate the salvage process of the unit originally purchased by the City for $50. The older unit was brought back into service, and is being used with definite attention to safety factors. Replacement is highly recommended, and will be addressed again at the next Regular meeting.

CLEAN-UP: No new issues.


NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER-ACCESSORY(PURCHASE)CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE & SALVAGE :
as might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.
CLEAN-UP


Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Reedy - No objection.


The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 21. 2017.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)



City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)