October 16, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 16, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Mewes
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Fred Laber, Rex Adams, Gage County Officer Klaus, Dean Cole
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 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 2, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $214.88; Payroll - $2,002.08; Black Hills Energy - $25.25; Constellation Energy - $4.31; Land Survey Tech - $525.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.89; Milton Pike (Postage. Reimb.) - $24.70; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $72.44; Wymore Arbor State - $221.74; Wymore Lumber - $176.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,324.25
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ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE: Work continues on an intended proposal by Mark Meints. Tabled pending availability of information.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: Pending documentation from Attorney Carothers.
KENO REOPENING PROCEDURE/NEEDS: Anticipated re-opening under the name Lucky Bridge Lounge within ten days from today’s date.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Asbestos testing information anticipated shortly. Waiting from scheduling information from service provider (Bockman).
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Pending further analysis supported by DeWitt attorney, with reference to possibility of finding some comparative factors within floodplain regulations of that jurisdiction.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK - (DEAN COLE): Dean Cole called for consideration for surveying Feit Memorial Park/City Park for the purpose of forwarding potential improvements, and cultivating grant opportunities (as within programs provided by Re-Tree Nebraska, Greener Nebraska, Game & Parks, Legacy Program). Cole indicated that determinations would be needed to engage the SECC Park Plan (Febr.-May project, (measurements) which could be done “without obligation,“ and also --- that putting a 5-year plan in place for “parks” would be a sound decision. No objections were raised to Cole’s intent to pursue improvements through grant applications, and permission of council was thereby given for the matter to proceed. Attorney Carothers will check at courthouse to see if any survey information (as Feit Park - 1976) is available prior to any scheduling of a new “survey” process. Determination of property “corners” is also a possibility to support boundaries, and therefore forward improvement plans/processes. Cole also touched briefly on future interest - as canoeing quarter, wildlife/plant life protection. Cole also requested attention to ruts (from run-off) in the approach to Feit Memorial Park, and the matter will be corrected by the application of gravel to the problem areas. Cole also brought up the need to get the “new basketball” hoops in place. Discussion of this topic included debate over the size/depth of holes needed to support the equipment, and final determination was for Mayor Meyer to check with Norris to see if they could “auger 24”/36” holes to support placement (time-effective) of the equipment by a local service provider (Sullivan). It was noted that Mewes and Reedy are on the Park Committee, so Reedy agreed to work in support of placement of the hoops (with a suggested completion time of November.) Cole indicated that both boys and girls were utilizing the play area, and that improvements to the existing hoops (backboards/decals/etc) would also be a good idea. Cole also requested permission to pursue grant funds and get Highway Department permission for the placement of directory information (on 77- brown signs - for Walking Trail, Johnson Cabin, Chamberlin Monument, Baseball Field, City Park, Feit Memorial Park, etc. No objections were made, and permission was given. Cole was thanked for his interest and information, and Cole voiced appreciation for the topic attention of Mayor and Council .
NOV 10. HALL RENTAL (FEE WAIVED) SB TRAIL MEETING - (DEAN COLE): All members in agreement for fee-waived use of the hall for “dedication ceremony” for approximately 20-25 people (Noon - 2PM) on November 10th, 2018.
STORAGE CONTAINERS - (Connie Mewes): Objection from attendee Laber was made to permitting placement of storage units within residential areas. Council member Reedy also objected. Attorney Carothers stated that allowance of storage units in residential areas could set precedent for other types of storage. Connie Mewes withdrew the topic from further consideration at this time. Carothers will “get on” another legal issue.
CLEAN UP: Two properties were removed from the clean-up list due to full/or expected timely resolution of infractions. Attorney Carothers requested pictures of clean-up infractions on one property. Some improvement was noted on another property with upcoming court scheduling.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 6, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Thursday, October 4, 2018
October 2, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 2, 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, Carol Hughes, Chris Canfield
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 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer 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 Sept. 18, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,736.14; Payroll - $3,366.39; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $375.00; Blue Valley Door - $789.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,149.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $212.72; NE U.C. Fund - $34.12; Norris Public Power - $1,166.83; Office Supply - $394.05; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $170.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $472.43; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $158.86; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $5,407.66; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,517.20.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -CONTINUED: Discussion of interested applicants was followed by determination (suggestion of Mayor Meyer) to obtain a cost-analysis from Wymore in reference to potentiality of an inter-local agreement between communities for law enforcement coverage, and with that information to be weighed against the pros and cons of possible alternate determination for an Ordinance Enforcement Officer only. Clarification was made (Carothers - based on comment by Hughes) that presently Wymore Law Enforcement does not enter into City (Blue Springs) disturbance issues unless support is solicited by Gage County Law Enforcement, whereas within an inter-local agreement with Wymore, not only would routine patrol (as per agreement parameter) be in effect, but response to disturbance issues would be automatic.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP): Celebration cost was below the $5,000 budget allowance, closing at $4,021.50.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Carothers reported that scheduling (Bockmann - asbestos testing) has been arranged for a day within the next two weeks, with Council member Reedy taking time from work in all probability, to stand in for Dan Disney who may not be available as initially believed to accompany and provide access to designated/program-approved properties.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Attorney Carothers will attempt secondary contact (first choice did not respond), to pursue particulars of response by that community (DeWitt) for this type of situation.
CLEAN UP: Deadline compliance (removal of truck bed loaded with debris) of 10/2 for one property on the clean-up list will be determined by drive-by (Carothers, after meeting), and if not accomplished will be addressed by legal means. Another property owner on the clean-up list who expressed hardship in meeting a previous deadline, and who has made some progress, will be given until 10/20 to resolve issues or will be “continued to 10/24 11 AM.” - Carothers. Carothers will also “move forward on a previous …‘container removal’ issue.” Connie Mewes inquired as to rationale for not allowing them (storage containers) in non-residential areas, and discussion of stipulations in place for other communities (as Beatrice - 2 allowed in commercial/industrial zoned areas - Glenn Mewes) was discussed. Connie Mewes also inquired as to the need for building permits for “greenhouses” and three were noted in the community. Due to need to assure compliance with set-back regulations, determination was made that these structures would not be excused from routine building permit application procedure. Considered resolved, another issue was removed (illegal dumping) from the clean-up list. Council member Carmichael questioned practice comparable to “nit-picking” for clean-up issues, and Carothers stated that preferred address is “worst properties first.” Council member Reedy suggested that an Ordinance Enforcement Officer would be valuable in determination of focus and action, and members agreed.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
KENO REOPENING PROCEDURE/NEEDS
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:30 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 16, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 2, 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, Carol Hughes, Chris Canfield
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 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer 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 Sept. 18, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,736.14; Payroll - $3,366.39; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $375.00; Blue Valley Door - $789.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,149.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $212.72; NE U.C. Fund - $34.12; Norris Public Power - $1,166.83; Office Supply - $394.05; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $170.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $472.43; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $158.86; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $5,407.66; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,517.20.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -CONTINUED: Discussion of interested applicants was followed by determination (suggestion of Mayor Meyer) to obtain a cost-analysis from Wymore in reference to potentiality of an inter-local agreement between communities for law enforcement coverage, and with that information to be weighed against the pros and cons of possible alternate determination for an Ordinance Enforcement Officer only. Clarification was made (Carothers - based on comment by Hughes) that presently Wymore Law Enforcement does not enter into City (Blue Springs) disturbance issues unless support is solicited by Gage County Law Enforcement, whereas within an inter-local agreement with Wymore, not only would routine patrol (as per agreement parameter) be in effect, but response to disturbance issues would be automatic.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP): Celebration cost was below the $5,000 budget allowance, closing at $4,021.50.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Carothers reported that scheduling (Bockmann - asbestos testing) has been arranged for a day within the next two weeks, with Council member Reedy taking time from work in all probability, to stand in for Dan Disney who may not be available as initially believed to accompany and provide access to designated/program-approved properties.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Attorney Carothers will attempt secondary contact (first choice did not respond), to pursue particulars of response by that community (DeWitt) for this type of situation.
CLEAN UP: Deadline compliance (removal of truck bed loaded with debris) of 10/2 for one property on the clean-up list will be determined by drive-by (Carothers, after meeting), and if not accomplished will be addressed by legal means. Another property owner on the clean-up list who expressed hardship in meeting a previous deadline, and who has made some progress, will be given until 10/20 to resolve issues or will be “continued to 10/24 11 AM.” - Carothers. Carothers will also “move forward on a previous …‘container removal’ issue.” Connie Mewes inquired as to rationale for not allowing them (storage containers) in non-residential areas, and discussion of stipulations in place for other communities (as Beatrice - 2 allowed in commercial/industrial zoned areas - Glenn Mewes) was discussed. Connie Mewes also inquired as to the need for building permits for “greenhouses” and three were noted in the community. Due to need to assure compliance with set-back regulations, determination was made that these structures would not be excused from routine building permit application procedure. Considered resolved, another issue was removed (illegal dumping) from the clean-up list. Council member Carmichael questioned practice comparable to “nit-picking” for clean-up issues, and Carothers stated that preferred address is “worst properties first.” Council member Reedy suggested that an Ordinance Enforcement Officer would be valuable in determination of focus and action, and members agreed.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
KENO REOPENING PROCEDURE/NEEDS
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:30 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 16, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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