May 16, 2017
The PUBLIC HEARING for Zoning Ordinance # 456, and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 16, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: SENDD Executive Director Tom Bliss, Planning & Zoning Commission member Connie Mewes; Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Shelby Temps, Ronda Mewes (and minor child); Rex Adams, Chelsea Chab, 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 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 May 3, 2017 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $284.81; Salaries $ 1,960.29; Black Hills Energy - $25.01; Constellation Energy - $36.59; Nationwide Insurance - (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; One-Call Concepts - $4.53; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Samples) - $46.70; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb - Cert Letter) - $6.59; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Clean-up Day Roll-offs) - $356.37; Windstream - $71.60; Wymore Lumber - $23.23; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,136.72.
7:30 PM - PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE # 456- -- Hearing called to order (7:45 PM (after address of certain regular agenda topics) - Motion - (Neumann), second - (Carmichael), vote 4-0 affirmative) to open hearing. )
Attorney Carothers conveyed Planning & Zoning Commission statement of recommendation to Council to approve Ordinance # 456. Following discussion, motion (Mewes), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote to close Public Hearing and return to Regular session.
ZONING ORDINANCE #456 - Rule of three readings suspended by (Motion -Carmichael, second - Mewes, 4-0 affirmative vote). Attorney Carothers read Ordinance # 456. Motion to approve Ordinance # 456 by Mewes, second by Neumann, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote. Per Employee Pike, contact will be made, as specific to support timeline of a “Special“ permit application to address potential upcoming issues.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: Becky Reedy was offered as a potential member of the Commission, and no objections were stated. Mayor Meyer designated Becky Reedy a new member.
TOM BLISS (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SENDD): Introduction only: Tom Bliss introduced himself to Mayor and Council. His message was one of continuing good will and cooperation for Blue Springs participation in SENDD services. He took with him the second signed Request for CDBG Project Funds for Activities -- DD # 12 - $71,860.10, and the gratitude of Mayor and Council.
RYAN WIESE (INSURANCE PACKAGE - ALTERNATE COVERAGE OPTION): Cancelled due to weather. Will be carried forward on agenda.
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/
PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, ETC: Focus was primarily on the sweeper purchase option presented by Council member Carmichael. - (Particulars: Used 1996 Elgin Pelican - Serial # P-1932-S; 3 Wheel; Front Dump - 3.5 yd, High Dump; Gutter Brooms - 1; No Lube System; No High Pressure Water Wand; No Catch Basin Cleaner) Sale Price - $7,150, delivered priced $8,500.00 -- Supplier: Wm. Nobbe & Co - 9 Sainte Genevieve, Missouri 63670, Phone (573) - 883-5703). Carmichael conveyed the following extra information: Unit has 12,000 miles on it. Was purchased new and used in a 5,000 population city, that traded it in for another new unit. Was fully serviced to function as rental equipment, with some new parts (as brooms) and all parts in working order. The possibility of requesting sales warranty agreement - 90 days- was discussed, but not required since it would be a “dealer sale, not from an auction.” Also, warranty insurance was discussed, but not determined. Motion to purchase the sweeper was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and approved within a 4-0 affirmative vote. Since up-front total payment is required by the vendor for the $8,500 delivered price, wire service arrangements will be made.
PARK SIDEWALK/MEASUREMENTS-DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING: No drawings are yet available, but Council member Reedy and Employee Pike will meet to take measurements to facilitate the project. Also, all members were in agreement for the City to remove the tree that is damaging sidewalk and curbing, and Council member Mewes asked for attention to another tree nearby that he described as posing traffic visibility issues at an intersection. It was also noted (Meyer) to contact Bob Allen regarding planting “smaller trees” at a later date.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP; TEMPS PROPOSAL (Shelby): Shelby Temps gave the presentation: City could bill customers for the service on Water/Sewer bill. $1.00 each account (96 gallon & 65 gallon pick-ups only, not any reduced - as senior citizen lower rate pick-ups) paid to City for collection. Prices to customers: 96 gal - $21.00; 65 gal - $20; own container - $18; second bins - half price--Senior citizen - (Reedy suggestion) - $14.00? Shelby anticipated revenue to City for collection at about $1,300 annually. Temps would continue to bill for roll-offs, one-call dumpsters, extra pick-ups.
Mayor Meyer questioned the advisability of increased administrative time (office and bank collection) and overall cost in a situation of minimal gain (only 8-13 locations not getting trash pick-up already). Adams countered, “Mandatory trash pick-up is a step in the right direction for community clean-up ….proactive….because doing nothing changes nothing.” Mayor Meyer held firm to his previous stance on cost-effectiveness, advisability, and support of present clean-up procedure. A motion was made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Neumann, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote for Attorney Carothers to draw up an ordinance for mandatory garbage pick-up. Carothers requested a copy of the current trash removal contract with Temps for considerations of correlation, amendment, and updating.
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION: Attorney Carothers informed members that he has drafted and sent a letter to the owner of a storage container to request its removal from location at C-1 designated area. Chelsea Chab requested clarification, citing that it “looks better than many places in town,” and that there are other storage containers (owner and address not provided) situated around the community. Carothers requested details, but none were provided. Members attempted to clarify the “grandfathered-in” aspect of the situation, but Ms. Chab was not satisfied with that explanation, and suggested as a solution - building a building over the unit or applying for “special” use permit.
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS: Rex Adams told of his contact with the Lincoln publisher, and indicated that someone would be getting back to him in regard to policy revision for distribution. It was suggested that people might sign up to get the Penny Press, rather than continued random distribution. It was, however, noted that the “littering” aspect of the present delivery system has diminished somewhat, with less copies noticed accumulating or lying around.
MFO DISTRIBUTION: $925.28: Hold funds in Fire Fund (or) give to Fire Department?: Following discussion, Mayor Meyer suggested that the money be held in the City Fire Fund to be available for the replacement of hydrants as needed, and also for allocation to the Fire Department for projects for which funds might be requested. Employee Pike will contact Brad to share information in this regard.
CLEAN UP: Mayor Meyer requested that further review be made toward compiling a list of unlicensed vehicles to address at the next Regular meeting. One clean-up issue remains on the current list .
NEXT AGENDA: JUNE 6,2017)
7:00 PM --PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNING & ZONING - Special Use Permit - Woodward
7:30 PM - PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR & COUNCIL - Special Use Permit - Woodyard
Followed by Regular session:
INSURANCE - ALTERNATE COVERAGE OPTIONS - RYAN WIESE
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/PURCHASE OPTIONS, AS, BACKHOE
PARK SIDEWALK/MEASUREMENTS-DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING
MANDATOR TRASH PICKUP ORDINANCE #457; TEMPS CONTRACT
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn 8:35 PM Neumann (Rescinded) - more discussion.
Motion to adjourn 8:40 PM Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the /Public Hearing Regular meeting were read and approved June 6. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing & Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing & Regular Session)
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Thursday, May 4, 2017
May 2, 2017
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 2, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Shelby Temps, Tiffany Henrichs, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Arlene Smith, 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 hearings/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 18, 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) - $1,677.82; Salaries - $3,122.87; American Legal Publishing (Codebook updates) - $358.00; HJP Pest Control - (Seasonal Mosquito Spraying) - $2,030.40; MARC - $486.04; NE Dept. of Revenue - (501N) - $212.56; Nebraska Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,222.50; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $209.08; Tractor Supply - $19.99; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $100.55; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,539.81.
HJP PEST CONTROL EXTENDED SEASONAL SPRAYING: Seasonal mosquito spraying schedule was approved within meeting claims.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE- CASH/REPLACEMENT OPTION COMPARISONS: No new information.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM AUDIT UPDATE: No new information.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: No new applications.
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC: Council member Reedy indicated contact with outside service provider (Beatrice) for temporary street sweeping service was not yet accomplished. Several sweeper options (from upcoming online auctions) were noted by Council members Reedy and Carmichael. Reedy and Carmichael spoke of personal sources through which initial evaluation of equipment might be accomplished before a City bid would be placed. Bid authority was discussed - as $12,500 in a past situation, and $10,000 - by previous suggestion, but no amount was designated. Review and evaluation of purchase options will continue. Discussion turned to other equipment. It was reported that the backhoe is down, and that, (Pike) arrangements for repair (Gary’s Diesel) are in place. Council member Carmichael spoke of an available crack-sealer, but Pike responded that the present City crack-sealing equipment is operational.
PARK SIDEWALK/DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING: Drawing not yet completed for local contractor(s) review, estimate. Measurements will be taken (Reedy), and members voiced no objection to City removal of a tree that is causing damage to walkway and curb.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP; Q & A SESSION WITH TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE (with considerations for reduced billing for low income and/or minimal use customers, subsidy to City for collection). Shelby Temps gave the presentation, which identified variables: Three levels of community participation, which included the customer using his own container, and the option of two different size Temps containers. Possibility of senior citizen rate for some was discussed, as was the pricing situation for customers with low-volume disposables. Members agreed that optimal control would be achieved by having the City include trash removal cost on the water/sewer utility bill, however - requests for extra pickups, special services, could complicate a timely billing process. Shelby Temps will work up a proposal for the members to discuss at the next Regular meeting (May 16).
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION: Attorney Carothers advised that legal address was in place for removal.
WARD ELIMITATION (REX ADAMS): Attorney Carothers indicated that “electing at large,” rather than the existing ward designation process is a possibility, and he provided a handout of Nebraska Revised Statutes - 17-102 Wards: number; how determined (a copy of which is attached to these minutes and available for public review). Due to the timeline available for getting this on the ballet (2018, with potential 2020 enactment of “electing-at-large,”) the topic will be returned to meeting agenda at a later date.
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS (REX ADAMS): Tabled.
CLEAN UP - REVIEW OF CLEAN-UP DAY, AND GENERAL ISSUES: One issue with property transfer considerations continues. Council member Reedy suggested members address an increasing problem of “unlicensed vehicles” throughout the community, and asked that members be prepared to compile a list for the next regular meeting (of unlicensed vehicle infractions). After review of a trash accumulation issue, City Attorney Carothers advised sending a certified letter with a week only (after receipt) timeline for removal of the infraction which poses a strong health issue. The certified letter will be sent.
NEXT AGENDA: (May 16,2017)
7:00 PM --PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE # 456 - PLANNING & ZONING
7:30 PM - PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE # 456- --MAYOR & COUNCIL
Followed by Regular session:
ZONING ORDINANCE #456 -
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, ETC.
PARK SIDEWALK/MEASUREMENTS-DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP; TEMPS PROPOSAL
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:23 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 16. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 2, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Shelby Temps, Tiffany Henrichs, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Arlene Smith, 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 hearings/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 18, 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) - $1,677.82; Salaries - $3,122.87; American Legal Publishing (Codebook updates) - $358.00; HJP Pest Control - (Seasonal Mosquito Spraying) - $2,030.40; MARC - $486.04; NE Dept. of Revenue - (501N) - $212.56; Nebraska Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,222.50; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $209.08; Tractor Supply - $19.99; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $100.55; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,539.81.
HJP PEST CONTROL EXTENDED SEASONAL SPRAYING: Seasonal mosquito spraying schedule was approved within meeting claims.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE- CASH/REPLACEMENT OPTION COMPARISONS: No new information.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM AUDIT UPDATE: No new information.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: No new applications.
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC: Council member Reedy indicated contact with outside service provider (Beatrice) for temporary street sweeping service was not yet accomplished. Several sweeper options (from upcoming online auctions) were noted by Council members Reedy and Carmichael. Reedy and Carmichael spoke of personal sources through which initial evaluation of equipment might be accomplished before a City bid would be placed. Bid authority was discussed - as $12,500 in a past situation, and $10,000 - by previous suggestion, but no amount was designated. Review and evaluation of purchase options will continue. Discussion turned to other equipment. It was reported that the backhoe is down, and that, (Pike) arrangements for repair (Gary’s Diesel) are in place. Council member Carmichael spoke of an available crack-sealer, but Pike responded that the present City crack-sealing equipment is operational.
PARK SIDEWALK/DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING: Drawing not yet completed for local contractor(s) review, estimate. Measurements will be taken (Reedy), and members voiced no objection to City removal of a tree that is causing damage to walkway and curb.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP; Q & A SESSION WITH TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE (with considerations for reduced billing for low income and/or minimal use customers, subsidy to City for collection). Shelby Temps gave the presentation, which identified variables: Three levels of community participation, which included the customer using his own container, and the option of two different size Temps containers. Possibility of senior citizen rate for some was discussed, as was the pricing situation for customers with low-volume disposables. Members agreed that optimal control would be achieved by having the City include trash removal cost on the water/sewer utility bill, however - requests for extra pickups, special services, could complicate a timely billing process. Shelby Temps will work up a proposal for the members to discuss at the next Regular meeting (May 16).
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION: Attorney Carothers advised that legal address was in place for removal.
WARD ELIMITATION (REX ADAMS): Attorney Carothers indicated that “electing at large,” rather than the existing ward designation process is a possibility, and he provided a handout of Nebraska Revised Statutes - 17-102 Wards: number; how determined (a copy of which is attached to these minutes and available for public review). Due to the timeline available for getting this on the ballet (2018, with potential 2020 enactment of “electing-at-large,”) the topic will be returned to meeting agenda at a later date.
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS (REX ADAMS): Tabled.
CLEAN UP - REVIEW OF CLEAN-UP DAY, AND GENERAL ISSUES: One issue with property transfer considerations continues. Council member Reedy suggested members address an increasing problem of “unlicensed vehicles” throughout the community, and asked that members be prepared to compile a list for the next regular meeting (of unlicensed vehicle infractions). After review of a trash accumulation issue, City Attorney Carothers advised sending a certified letter with a week only (after receipt) timeline for removal of the infraction which poses a strong health issue. The certified letter will be sent.
NEXT AGENDA: (May 16,2017)
7:00 PM --PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE # 456 - PLANNING & ZONING
7:30 PM - PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE # 456- --MAYOR & COUNCIL
Followed by Regular session:
ZONING ORDINANCE #456 -
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, ETC.
PARK SIDEWALK/MEASUREMENTS-DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP; TEMPS PROPOSAL
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:23 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 16. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, May 1, 2017
April 18, 2017
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 18, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Arlene Smith, Dean Cole, Rex Adams
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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 4, 2017 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE. Dept. of Revenue (10) - $252.31; Salaries - $1,927.26; Black Hills Energy - $32.90; USA Blue Book - $198.98; Circle D Mfg - $124.39; EMC Insurance (Annual Insurance Package) - $13,626.00; Municipal Supply - $335.19; NE Dept. of Rev. (51C)$ 2,560.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $23.75; Postmaster - $166.00; NE UC Fund - $185.53; One-Call Concepts - $2.25; Security First Bank (Pike- IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $81.84; Wymore Lumber Company - $85.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $19,657.16.
HJP PEST CONTROL SEASONAL SPRAYING: Members discussed extended spraying period (suggested by Neumann, with Meyer agreeing, and no objections stated) , and service provider will be requested to update spraying schedule based on a 2-3 additional spraying (Sept.) period, and applicable additional cost.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE- CASH/REPLACEMENT OPTION COMPARISONS: Evaluation process initiated. No information yet available.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM AUDIT UPDATE: No information available.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: John Woodyard application for a building permit for storage unit facility was discussed by all members. Residential -1 zoning location of proposed construction site prohibited normal application process, and upon advisement of City Attorney Carothers, and after evaluating “Special Use” and “Permitted Use” considerations and Mayor Meyer suggesting “Special Use“ as a preferred option, decision was made to pursue “ Special Use (Conditional Use)” to limit potential building authority and control to one site, rather than going with “Permitted Use” which would result in general R-1 zoning inclusion. All members commented on factors which might impact on the surrounding residential area, and determination was made that the “Conditional Use” application available for “Special Use” situations would provide more control of the project. (As concreted areas (Carothers) , lighting (Reedy). No objections were raised to initiation of the “Special Use” application process, and Carothers was given the go-ahead to make arrangements to effectuate the application: (and which included):
1. Draft of ordinance, (with conditions indicated) and application for Woodyard.
2. Newspaper publication of Hearing 10-day prior to hearing (April 26th)
3. Applicable posting of property by City.
4. Public Hearing of Planning and Zoning Commission - (May 16th - 7PM).
5. Public Hearing of Mayor and Council (May 16th - 7:30 PM).
Another situation was the continuing issue of a storage container not complying with regulation, and for which the owner has been sent two letters (Carothers) requesting removal. Rex Adams stated that it has been an issue “since November 5th.” Reedy asked about a court date. Carothers said a request for abatement would be filed, and information should be available within “the next couple weeks.”
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.: Members discussed recent evaluation and trouble shooting of a sweeper (by Reedy and Pike - Reedy asked seller if they would consider $7,500, and the counter-offer was $9,000. Reedy recommended “leaving it” due to various problems with the unit.) Review will continue to locate an acceptable unit (2001 Elgin in Hannibal MO -( sale ending, 4/27 - current bid $2,500.)./ Lincoln-area unit Pike might check out). Council Mewes stated he would like to limit purchase price to $10,000 or below, and Reedy responded that there could well be considerable repair issues in that price range. Council member Reedy also told that the City of Beatrice indicated willingness to sweep the streets for the Municipality. Members agreed it might be the best option while the search for a new sweeper continues. Mayor Meyer asked that the City of Beatrice be contacted for a cost analysis and breakdown to determine if it might be a feasible temporary option. Employee Pike reported that the tar kettle is back in service, and street cracks will be addressed after Clean-Up day.
BASKETBALL HOOP (per request: Connie Mewes): Employee Pike reported that this is in the maintenance plan (as time allows) , and individuals are being considered to assist the project.
PARK SIDEWALK: Gilmore Plans/Drawings w/ handicap accessible considerations, south side sidewalk treatment, full sidewalk treatment, and possibly grant options: Council member Reedy and Employee Pike provided information from recent on-site review of the project area with Gilmore representatives, and where full-and-partial project options were discussed. Handicapped accessible considerations with cost-prohibitive factors were discussed. Council member Mewes suggested doing the short section “from Church-to-corner only.” Favor was given to - replacement of sidewalk (possibly resulting in removal of maple tree or curved pathway” - toward shelter-- rather than extended to the north.
Decision was made to come up with a drawing/drawing options (Pike - Berry (computer image?) to provide to local contractors to determine project price.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP INITIAL EVALUATION: Rex Adams addressed members. He reported 134 service locations, with 10 being businesses, church, etc. --- 83% saturation/17% non-participatory. “Thirteen people not signed up.” He also suggested Temps “might be willing to subsidize the City for collecting for them” if mandatory trash removal was put into effect.
Comments concerning clean-up issues and mandatory pickup:
Glenn Mewes: “There would still be a problem - “even with mandatory pickup.”
Dan Disney: Mandatory pickup “won’t solve the problem, but would help.”
Connie Mewes: What about “ people with very minimal trash or with financial difficulties?”
Dean Cole: Need to “encourage community pride,” remove “embarrassing factors,” correct “health-related” infractions. People will “gravitate toward the positive” and come into the community.
Connie Mewes: “Letters are sent. People are “taken to court.” Problems are “not solved.”
Rex Adams: Many issues are “on-going problems, and need to be taken care of.”
Lonnie Meyer. We have “ordinances in place, procedures to follow.” “Give us a list of offenders, and we will take action.”
NEW GAME AT KENO LOUNGE: NEED FOR COUNCIL REVIEW/APPROVAL?: Mayor Meyer gave what information was currently available (from conversation with Ruby Morris) about a new game at the Keno Lounge. Attorney Carothers indicated that further information is needed to determine if the game falls within the existing contractual definition of a “Keno” game, or if an amended contract with the Keno Operator will be necessary. Full description of the game will be requested from the game provider, and that information will be forwarded to Carothers who will confer with Nebraska Gaming as necessary, to determine if the game is addressed contractually as is, or if changes are imperative.
DEAN COLE:
For: FEIT MEMORIAL PARK AND TENNIS COURT AREA - GRANTS, STRATEGIC PLANNING
And For: UPGRADING STREET SIGNS:
Dean Cole addressed members, and indicated his interest and availability to pursue many options with potential to improve the community and morale. No members expressed objection to his participation as an individual on behalf of City interest and without any designation of financial responsibility to the City. Issues will be addressed separately as projects develop.
Cole’s presentation included:
1. In the neighborhood of “$60,000 has been invested in the shelter, bathrooms, landscaping, wildlife habitat” of Trail Head. --- for walkers, bikers.
2. Many people have been using Feit Park -fishing, eating. Grants for improving “function and practicality” could be pursued through - Water Resources, Parks & Games, Resource Corp.
3. Blue River canoeing - every 4 hour rest stops. Desirability of these areas improved by landscape design, master gardening.
4. Impressed by use of the City Park. Would pursue (through Game & Park) improving Tennis Court, including updating lighting (Diller Electric est. - approx. $11,000 - grant available?) , addressing general deterioration. Suggested: storage for basketballs, and supply of basketballs, pressure spraying and addressing concrete issues.
5. Tree planting (Re-Tree NE Program)
6. College participation with projects.
7. Street signs (Emergency Management reference) - Check to see if there is funding available for refurbishing signs where needed.
8. Volunteers for “touching up” the sign at the City Park.
CLEAN-UP: Some reference in above topics. No additions to the clean-up list.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rex Adams asked for review of Ward elimination for the Municipality due to limited representation interest within City. Carothers will look into possibilities.
Rex Adams expressed concern for the “littering” situation created by the Penny Press being cast indiscriminately onto driveways and yards, “accumulating in areas” where residents are away from home.
Contact with the newspaper to address the issue was suggested.
It was noted that flags at the Welcome sign again need to be replaced.
NEXT AGENDA:
HJP PEST CONTROL EXTENDED SEASONAL SPRAYING
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE- CASH/REPLACEMENT OPTION COMPARISONS
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM AUDIT UPDATE
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.
PARK SIDEWALK/DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP; Q & A SESSION WITH TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE (with considerations for reduced billing for low income and/or minimal use customers, subsidy to City for collection
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION
WARD ELIMITATION (REX ADAMS)
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS (REX ADAMS)
CLEAN UP - REVIEW OF CLEAN-UP DAY, AND GENERAL ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: 9:08 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 2. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 18, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Arlene Smith, Dean Cole, Rex Adams
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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 4, 2017 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE. Dept. of Revenue (10) - $252.31; Salaries - $1,927.26; Black Hills Energy - $32.90; USA Blue Book - $198.98; Circle D Mfg - $124.39; EMC Insurance (Annual Insurance Package) - $13,626.00; Municipal Supply - $335.19; NE Dept. of Rev. (51C)$ 2,560.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $23.75; Postmaster - $166.00; NE UC Fund - $185.53; One-Call Concepts - $2.25; Security First Bank (Pike- IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $81.84; Wymore Lumber Company - $85.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $19,657.16.
HJP PEST CONTROL SEASONAL SPRAYING: Members discussed extended spraying period (suggested by Neumann, with Meyer agreeing, and no objections stated) , and service provider will be requested to update spraying schedule based on a 2-3 additional spraying (Sept.) period, and applicable additional cost.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE- CASH/REPLACEMENT OPTION COMPARISONS: Evaluation process initiated. No information yet available.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM AUDIT UPDATE: No information available.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: John Woodyard application for a building permit for storage unit facility was discussed by all members. Residential -1 zoning location of proposed construction site prohibited normal application process, and upon advisement of City Attorney Carothers, and after evaluating “Special Use” and “Permitted Use” considerations and Mayor Meyer suggesting “Special Use“ as a preferred option, decision was made to pursue “ Special Use (Conditional Use)” to limit potential building authority and control to one site, rather than going with “Permitted Use” which would result in general R-1 zoning inclusion. All members commented on factors which might impact on the surrounding residential area, and determination was made that the “Conditional Use” application available for “Special Use” situations would provide more control of the project. (As concreted areas (Carothers) , lighting (Reedy). No objections were raised to initiation of the “Special Use” application process, and Carothers was given the go-ahead to make arrangements to effectuate the application: (and which included):
1. Draft of ordinance, (with conditions indicated) and application for Woodyard.
2. Newspaper publication of Hearing 10-day prior to hearing (April 26th)
3. Applicable posting of property by City.
4. Public Hearing of Planning and Zoning Commission - (May 16th - 7PM).
5. Public Hearing of Mayor and Council (May 16th - 7:30 PM).
Another situation was the continuing issue of a storage container not complying with regulation, and for which the owner has been sent two letters (Carothers) requesting removal. Rex Adams stated that it has been an issue “since November 5th.” Reedy asked about a court date. Carothers said a request for abatement would be filed, and information should be available within “the next couple weeks.”
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.: Members discussed recent evaluation and trouble shooting of a sweeper (by Reedy and Pike - Reedy asked seller if they would consider $7,500, and the counter-offer was $9,000. Reedy recommended “leaving it” due to various problems with the unit.) Review will continue to locate an acceptable unit (2001 Elgin in Hannibal MO -( sale ending, 4/27 - current bid $2,500.)./ Lincoln-area unit Pike might check out). Council Mewes stated he would like to limit purchase price to $10,000 or below, and Reedy responded that there could well be considerable repair issues in that price range. Council member Reedy also told that the City of Beatrice indicated willingness to sweep the streets for the Municipality. Members agreed it might be the best option while the search for a new sweeper continues. Mayor Meyer asked that the City of Beatrice be contacted for a cost analysis and breakdown to determine if it might be a feasible temporary option. Employee Pike reported that the tar kettle is back in service, and street cracks will be addressed after Clean-Up day.
BASKETBALL HOOP (per request: Connie Mewes): Employee Pike reported that this is in the maintenance plan (as time allows) , and individuals are being considered to assist the project.
PARK SIDEWALK: Gilmore Plans/Drawings w/ handicap accessible considerations, south side sidewalk treatment, full sidewalk treatment, and possibly grant options: Council member Reedy and Employee Pike provided information from recent on-site review of the project area with Gilmore representatives, and where full-and-partial project options were discussed. Handicapped accessible considerations with cost-prohibitive factors were discussed. Council member Mewes suggested doing the short section “from Church-to-corner only.” Favor was given to - replacement of sidewalk (possibly resulting in removal of maple tree or curved pathway” - toward shelter-- rather than extended to the north.
Decision was made to come up with a drawing/drawing options (Pike - Berry (computer image?) to provide to local contractors to determine project price.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP INITIAL EVALUATION: Rex Adams addressed members. He reported 134 service locations, with 10 being businesses, church, etc. --- 83% saturation/17% non-participatory. “Thirteen people not signed up.” He also suggested Temps “might be willing to subsidize the City for collecting for them” if mandatory trash removal was put into effect.
Comments concerning clean-up issues and mandatory pickup:
Glenn Mewes: “There would still be a problem - “even with mandatory pickup.”
Dan Disney: Mandatory pickup “won’t solve the problem, but would help.”
Connie Mewes: What about “ people with very minimal trash or with financial difficulties?”
Dean Cole: Need to “encourage community pride,” remove “embarrassing factors,” correct “health-related” infractions. People will “gravitate toward the positive” and come into the community.
Connie Mewes: “Letters are sent. People are “taken to court.” Problems are “not solved.”
Rex Adams: Many issues are “on-going problems, and need to be taken care of.”
Lonnie Meyer. We have “ordinances in place, procedures to follow.” “Give us a list of offenders, and we will take action.”
NEW GAME AT KENO LOUNGE: NEED FOR COUNCIL REVIEW/APPROVAL?: Mayor Meyer gave what information was currently available (from conversation with Ruby Morris) about a new game at the Keno Lounge. Attorney Carothers indicated that further information is needed to determine if the game falls within the existing contractual definition of a “Keno” game, or if an amended contract with the Keno Operator will be necessary. Full description of the game will be requested from the game provider, and that information will be forwarded to Carothers who will confer with Nebraska Gaming as necessary, to determine if the game is addressed contractually as is, or if changes are imperative.
DEAN COLE:
For: FEIT MEMORIAL PARK AND TENNIS COURT AREA - GRANTS, STRATEGIC PLANNING
And For: UPGRADING STREET SIGNS:
Dean Cole addressed members, and indicated his interest and availability to pursue many options with potential to improve the community and morale. No members expressed objection to his participation as an individual on behalf of City interest and without any designation of financial responsibility to the City. Issues will be addressed separately as projects develop.
Cole’s presentation included:
1. In the neighborhood of “$60,000 has been invested in the shelter, bathrooms, landscaping, wildlife habitat” of Trail Head. --- for walkers, bikers.
2. Many people have been using Feit Park -fishing, eating. Grants for improving “function and practicality” could be pursued through - Water Resources, Parks & Games, Resource Corp.
3. Blue River canoeing - every 4 hour rest stops. Desirability of these areas improved by landscape design, master gardening.
4. Impressed by use of the City Park. Would pursue (through Game & Park) improving Tennis Court, including updating lighting (Diller Electric est. - approx. $11,000 - grant available?) , addressing general deterioration. Suggested: storage for basketballs, and supply of basketballs, pressure spraying and addressing concrete issues.
5. Tree planting (Re-Tree NE Program)
6. College participation with projects.
7. Street signs (Emergency Management reference) - Check to see if there is funding available for refurbishing signs where needed.
8. Volunteers for “touching up” the sign at the City Park.
CLEAN-UP: Some reference in above topics. No additions to the clean-up list.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rex Adams asked for review of Ward elimination for the Municipality due to limited representation interest within City. Carothers will look into possibilities.
Rex Adams expressed concern for the “littering” situation created by the Penny Press being cast indiscriminately onto driveways and yards, “accumulating in areas” where residents are away from home.
Contact with the newspaper to address the issue was suggested.
It was noted that flags at the Welcome sign again need to be replaced.
NEXT AGENDA:
HJP PEST CONTROL EXTENDED SEASONAL SPRAYING
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE- CASH/REPLACEMENT OPTION COMPARISONS
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM AUDIT UPDATE
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE, GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS, OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE As might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.
PARK SIDEWALK/DRAWINGS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONTRACTOR-PRICING
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP; Q & A SESSION WITH TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE (with considerations for reduced billing for low income and/or minimal use customers, subsidy to City for collection
ABATEMENT OF STORAGE UNIT: LEGAL ACTION
WARD ELIMITATION (REX ADAMS)
PENNY PRESS DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS (REX ADAMS)
CLEAN UP - REVIEW OF CLEAN-UP DAY, AND GENERAL ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: 9:08 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 2. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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