April 3, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 3, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Kathy Pomeroy, Dena Mayhew
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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the March 20, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,532.68; Payroll $2,762.72; Arbor Ink - $65.70; Constellation Energy - $109.49; HJP Pest (Mosquito Spraying- Seasonal Contract) - $2,030.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $193.72; Norris Public Power - $1,335.19; One-Call Concepts - $4.17; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Security First (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $306.78; Tractor Supply - $33.94; John Trauernicht - $60.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - (Tower/Individual) - $2,210.52; Wymore Oil Company - $149.90; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,904.51.
HJP PEST CONTROL: Payment was included in meeting claims, and by the approval of claims the contract was accepted. Annual mosquito contract spraying is scheduled for May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18 = 9 sprayings = Total price $2,030, which includes 4% discount for prepayment.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. A newly erected fence was discussed, but determination was made that no action was necessary since it was a “replacement fence.”
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: Previously stated repair cost of $800 stands and work will be completed as contractor (VanLaningham) scheduling and weather permits.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING ASPECTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF B. J. HILL BID: April - May scheduling is anticipated for the work to be done. Further Walnut Street work will be addressed under future applications, as CDBG grant application process. Sidewalk review included determination for placement of posts/stoppers at the point where asphalt meets sidewalk, this to prevent vehicle parking on the walkway. Removal of the plastic barrier (playground equipment) will be addressed as need arises-- after the completion of the sidewalk project.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS: No new grant application information. A courtesy clean-up letter was requested following report of attendee. Mayor Meyer indicated he would contact the City Attorney to determine if there is a more expedient approach to the removal of the reported infraction.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Sample handbooks from other communities (as provided by Carothers) were discussed, with similarity noted. Tabled until Attorney Carothers is in attendance at the next Regular meeting.
FOLLOW-UP ON INSURANCE CONCERNS WITH REFERENCE TO DAMAGED WATER HYDRANT: Bill for repairs (Lauby) has not yet been received by the City, nor has determination of liability insurance held by the individual involved been established.
REQUEST FOR ROCK: MAYHEW: Dena Mayhew addressed members about a “mud area” adjacent to her property. Application of rock to the problem area is planned but is delayed by needed repairs to the City truck. Cooperation between City and the property owner will follow to determine the exact location and application of rock (which was in part necessitated by City water line work) to be scheduled for when the weather permits, the area dries, and the wood chips at the area are removed.
SHRUB ROSES ($100) FOR WELCOME TO BLUE SPRINGS SIGN - Jan Morris/Gene Reedy: Motion (Reedy), second (Mewes) and 4-0 vote approved the purchase. It was noted that watering will be done by Gene and Rosalee Reedy, and possibly (noted by Radar Reedy) weeding. Mayor Meyer suggested looking into the possibility of maintenance work there by the Fire Belles (contact with Bob/Carol Allen)
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTER
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:13 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 17, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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