City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

July 17, 2018


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 17, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

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

ABSENT;

OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Rex Adams, 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 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 July 3, 2018 Regular meeting.

After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $185.76; Payroll - $1,904.62; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $23.18; Constellation Energy - $3.57; Farmers Cooperative - $44.58; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,165.00; NE U.C. Fund - $61.87; Milton Pike - (Post. Reimb.) - $49.40; Roehr’s Machinery - $50.10; Security First Bank - $55.00; Sullivan Construction - $235.00; Windstream - $72.30; Wymore Arbor State - $135.17; Wymore, City of -$135.00; Wymore Lumber - $21.27; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,141.82.

ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Council member Reedy advised that arrangements are in place for the Bounce House/Obstacle Course ($950 for delivery/setup/removal), and chicken by VanLaningham. Flyer for tractor show was discussed and preparation information was provided. Rex Adams offered use of his vacant lots for the tractor show (across from fire hall) for alternate setup in the event the park location does not prove adequate due to concerns about new sidewalk and alternate approach (Main Street) restricted by tree limbs not expected to be removed from the passage area by the property owner prior to the annual event. Neumann thanked Adams for the offer and members will assess the possibility.

PLANNING & ZONING: Planning and Zoning Commission previously approved (7/16/18) building permit application for a fence for David Forke. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) approved the Forke fence application (#18-4), and applicant will be notified of approval and $5.00 fee.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Motion, second, vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve the handbook as drafted.

KENO REVIEW - ONGOING REVIEW (CHARITABLE GAMING)/PROCEDURE: After review of recommendation by Attorney Carothers, a motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative was made to reimburse Ruby Morris, Keno Operator the amount of $25,000, a portion of the unusual payout incurred for March 2018. Payment will be drafted, and fund transfer completed between Keno accounts to assure minimum holding in the Keno Proceeds Account remains at $25,000. A copy of the Carothers letter of Charitable Gaming findings/Carothers recommendation is attached to the office copy of the minutes. Included in the correspondence data was manufacturer review requirements as compared to the actual situation in regard to routine maintenance procedures and need for daily analysis reports. Council member Reedy inquired as to the advisability of Council members (Keno Committee - Mewes, Reedy) being trained to prepare necessary analysis reports for a review process, and Carothers indicated that Deputy State Sheriff Schmehl/Charitable Gaming will be contacted in regard to that consideration.

DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Preparations are in place for letters requesting owner/representative authority to allow asbestos testing/demolition/subsequent clean-up of properties, including secondary support action by Rex Adams who will use Carothers-provided documentation to obtain certain approvals. It was noted by Carothers that one property was more problematic. It was anticipated (Carothers) that necessary procedures should be complete for end of August activation of actual demolition. Rex Adams asked if the service provider for demolition might be allowed to address structures in groups, depending on his “down time,” and Carothers indicated that would be allowed. Carothers also stated that a signed demolition contract will be necessary and will be prepared.

MEETING TIME CHANGE/ORDINANCE # 458: Motion, second, vote (Neumann, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative) to suspend rule of three readings. Motion, second, (Reedy, Neumann) to accept/approve Ordinance #458 to change regular meeting time from 7:30 PM to & 7 PM on first and third Tuesdays of each month. Carothers read the ordinance, and the vote was 4-0 affirmative to accept/approve Ordinance # 458.

SWIMMING POOL SAFETY/CONSIDERATIONS FOR ORDINANCE: No direct topic action taken, but based on information in support of the City having an Ordinance Enforcement Officer - (as provided by Rex Adams, and Adam’s conclusion that it would be a service “well worth the expense,” members discussed the possibility, and decided in favor of further review at the next meeting.

CLEAN-UP: Clean-up letters were ordered. Legal action will be initiated or continued for properties on the current clean-up list.

OTHER: (GENERAL)
Rex Adams suggested replacement/removal of faded Broad Street “Weight Limit” signs, and arrangements will be made for removal.

Rex Adams thanked members for “positive direction” on community clean-up.

Dan Disney thanked members for Walnut/Broad intersection repairs, describing it as “much nicer.”

Dan Disney advised members that the City Hall siding should be completed by Sullivan next week.

The basketball hoops were again discussed, with action reversed to Employee Pike’s original suggestion that Sullivan Construction will be contacted for the work, and that option will be pursued.


NEXT AGENDA:
DISCUSSION OF LEVY FOR 2018-2019 BUDGET (SAME/CHANGE?)
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
CLEAN-UP

Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:23 PM. No objections.

The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 7, 2018.

Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)

City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)