June 18, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 18, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Carol Klee, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer McKay
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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 4, 2019 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) - $192.36; Payroll - $ 2,019.30; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $112.74; Black Hills Energy - $10.23; Blue Springs Fire Department (MFO) - $2,055.00; Farmers Cooperative - $19.06; Judy Norman (Refund O/P) - $33.24; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.70; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Windstream - $80.66; Municipal Supply - $30.91; Tractor Supply - $74.72; Wymore Arbor State - $270.34; Wymore Oil - $780.78 -TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,065.04.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Attorney Carothers stated that demolition is scheduled to begin the end of June, and he will call Digger’s Hotline to initiate flagging properties, as well as Norris Public Power to determine clearance. Council member Reedy provided information to Attorney Carothers (for future issues) - regarding demolition rules (NEDQ). No changes were reported to the previous rules. Rock from the structure can be used for fill, but needs to be “put on the deed.” The last burn debris removal situation was stated to have cost $80 to remove the ash.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information. Removed from agenda until further notice.
“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): No new information. Removed from agenda until further notice.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Council member Reedy continues to address monetary issues and donation/sponsorship prospects .
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy stated that he attended the recent Gage County Tourism meeting with Jan Morris, at which “anticipated approval” was given for the $19,000 grant application, but with “formality” of final approval June 19th at the Gage County Supervisors meeting, which Reedy plans to attend. Reedy told that it would be the first time they had approved a grant for cabin preservation.
ARMOR COATING/PAVING: On hold.
MANDATORY GARBAGE PICKUP (BALLOT?): Attorney Carothers reported on his contact with Dawn Hill, Gage County Clerk, and the estimate for “simple ballot language” is anticipated to be $250.00 to put the issue on Primary ballot (Feb. 1st -- deadline). After discussion, members (Motion: Neumann, Second: Reedy, 4-0 affirmative vote) authorized Attorney Carothers to put together for consideration of members - a resolution to put on the Primary ballot, basically, “Should Blue Springs have Mandatory Garbage Pickup?” If passed by the vote of the people, the various factors/conditions of service would be reviewed and decisions made.
CLEAN-UP: Several properties are under address by OEO Shepardson and Carothers will initiate address of a property wherein a person is believed to be residing without any utility services. Tony Shepardson was added to the next meeting agenda.
OTHER: Employee Pike indicated that he had done “a little work” where Carol Klee reported problems, and said, “I think I see what the problem is.”
Council member Reedy reported contact with Sapp Brothers who would be willing to deliver whatever gallons required by the City, and at a lower rate than pump price.
NEXT AGENDA:
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
ARMOR COATING/PAVING
MANDATORY GARBAGE PICKUP (BALLOT LANGUAGE)
TONY SHEPARDSON REPORT
GENERAL CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:23 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 2, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
June 4, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 4, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Carmichael
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Carol Klee, Brad Robinson, Steve Porter, Steve Mathews
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, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 21, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Reedy, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,211.28; Payroll $5,905.30; Abbott Portable toilets - (Park) - $75.00; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $147.97; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Gilmore & Associates (Walnut/Broad) - $2,674.43; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N/April 2019) - $308.69; Norris Public Power - $1,139.05; One-Call Concepts - $6.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Water Sample/Postage Reimb.) - $25.50; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - %503.32; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Co. - $70.00; TOTAL CLAIMS $18,852.46.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (MFO FUND REQUEST) - (ROBINSON): Request for $2,055 (300 ft. of hose - $825/3 nozzles $1,230.00) was made by Brad Robinson. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann; 3-0 affirmative) to give $2,055 to the Blue Springs Fire Department for described purchases. Payment will be included in claims of next Regular meeting.
MFO FUNDS (CITY OF BEATRICE ($849.28) & NEW INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT: Acknowledgment of MFO funds received. Motion, second (Neumann, Mewes) to approve/accept Resolution 2019-2, per:
WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities;
WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska;
WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds;
WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and
WHEREAS, this Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brad Robinson shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Gene Reedy will serve as an alternative representative to such board.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of June, 2019. - (Resolution read by Carothers, and received a 3-0 affirmative vote, that thereby approved and authorized Mayoral signature on the Resolution and the new Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Wet weather continues to deliver prohibitive factors. Carothers reported that Black Hills notified that all relevant locations are disconnected. Waiting now for Joel. Will contact again 6/5. Carothers will call One-Call also, but not too far in advance, so as to eliminate/minimize disruption of flags at demolition sites.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE
INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
“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): No new information.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Ongoing efforts to obtain trophy sponsorship, as well as considerations regarding “cash prizes” supported by increased entry fees. Hughes inquired as to procedure to follow by person/groups interested in setting up a booth at the event, and charges. Council member Reedy said to contact him, and each interested party will be addressed individually as to situation-based charges.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Tourism meeting 6/11 - which is believed to be a positive indication of serious
grant approval possibilities.
ARMOR COATING/PAVING: Employee Pike indicated Pavers will be beginning work in Wymore in 3 weeks to a month, and Walnut Street in Blue Springs is anticipated to follow. Council member Reedy called for a variable review of possible applications for Broad Street (‘A’ to river), and Mayor Meyer suggested that it be addressed more precisely after Walnut Street and armor coating is completed, as the extent of work in other areas will be dependent on remaining available City funds.
MANDATORY GARBAGE PICKUP (HUGHES): Hughes addressed members, (providing a personal narrative which is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and available to interested parties upon request) stating beneficial factors anticipated from the implementation of mandatory garbage pickup (previously considered by members --with review closing negatively November 2017) . Steve Porter lent support to the possibility of mandatory garbage pickup. Pros and cons were briefly discussed. Attorney Carothers agreed to contact Dawn Hill for a cost analysis for putting it on the ballet, and will email results to the City office for disposition to members for their review and consideration. Mayor Meyer also stated that time should be given to the implementation of Shepardson as the Ordinance Enforcement Officer, to analyze impact, and so to determine/eliminate need for other possible avenues of approach to clean-up issues.
DRAINAGE ISSUE: (500 Block-East 2nd) - CAROL KLEE: Klee described drainage problems. Several approaches to corrective action were debated, with none providing totally satisfactory expectation of results. Determination was made to contact Gilmore & Associates for trouble shooting, analysis of the problem, and suggestions. They will be requested to contact Employee Pike to make arrangements.
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON TOP OF PARK SHELTER (MEWES): Council member Mewes reported that three women in the community reported seeing children on top of the park shelter, at one time “eight of them.” Members agreed that it is recommended that pictures be taken when it is happening and the Sheriff notified. Within troubleshooting discussion, Council member Reedy suggested “a trail cam focused at the top of the shelter, and which could be used in various other beneficial manners by the City,” and obtaining the equipment will be pursued.
CLEAN-UP: OEO addressing issues. Carothers will contact Shepardson for updates of actions taken, and will email results to the City Office for sharing with members.
OTHER:
Council member Mewes asked Pike how the truck was running, and Pike said it has been quitting on them, but a solution to the problem has not yet been found. The truck was reported to have at least 100,000 miles on it.
NEXT AGENDA:
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
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)
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
ARMOR COATING/PAVING
MANDATORY GARBAGE PICKUP (HUGHES)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:03 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 18, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 4, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Carmichael
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Carol Klee, Brad Robinson, Steve Porter, Steve Mathews
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, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 21, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Reedy, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,211.28; Payroll $5,905.30; Abbott Portable toilets - (Park) - $75.00; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $147.97; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Gilmore & Associates (Walnut/Broad) - $2,674.43; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N/April 2019) - $308.69; Norris Public Power - $1,139.05; One-Call Concepts - $6.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Water Sample/Postage Reimb.) - $25.50; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - %503.32; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Co. - $70.00; TOTAL CLAIMS $18,852.46.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (MFO FUND REQUEST) - (ROBINSON): Request for $2,055 (300 ft. of hose - $825/3 nozzles $1,230.00) was made by Brad Robinson. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann; 3-0 affirmative) to give $2,055 to the Blue Springs Fire Department for described purchases. Payment will be included in claims of next Regular meeting.
MFO FUNDS (CITY OF BEATRICE ($849.28) & NEW INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT: Acknowledgment of MFO funds received. Motion, second (Neumann, Mewes) to approve/accept Resolution 2019-2, per:
WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities;
WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska;
WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds;
WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and
WHEREAS, this Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brad Robinson shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Gene Reedy will serve as an alternative representative to such board.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of June, 2019. - (Resolution read by Carothers, and received a 3-0 affirmative vote, that thereby approved and authorized Mayoral signature on the Resolution and the new Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Wet weather continues to deliver prohibitive factors. Carothers reported that Black Hills notified that all relevant locations are disconnected. Waiting now for Joel. Will contact again 6/5. Carothers will call One-Call also, but not too far in advance, so as to eliminate/minimize disruption of flags at demolition sites.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE
INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
“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): No new information.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Ongoing efforts to obtain trophy sponsorship, as well as considerations regarding “cash prizes” supported by increased entry fees. Hughes inquired as to procedure to follow by person/groups interested in setting up a booth at the event, and charges. Council member Reedy said to contact him, and each interested party will be addressed individually as to situation-based charges.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Tourism meeting 6/11 - which is believed to be a positive indication of serious
grant approval possibilities.
ARMOR COATING/PAVING: Employee Pike indicated Pavers will be beginning work in Wymore in 3 weeks to a month, and Walnut Street in Blue Springs is anticipated to follow. Council member Reedy called for a variable review of possible applications for Broad Street (‘A’ to river), and Mayor Meyer suggested that it be addressed more precisely after Walnut Street and armor coating is completed, as the extent of work in other areas will be dependent on remaining available City funds.
MANDATORY GARBAGE PICKUP (HUGHES): Hughes addressed members, (providing a personal narrative which is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and available to interested parties upon request) stating beneficial factors anticipated from the implementation of mandatory garbage pickup (previously considered by members --with review closing negatively November 2017) . Steve Porter lent support to the possibility of mandatory garbage pickup. Pros and cons were briefly discussed. Attorney Carothers agreed to contact Dawn Hill for a cost analysis for putting it on the ballet, and will email results to the City office for disposition to members for their review and consideration. Mayor Meyer also stated that time should be given to the implementation of Shepardson as the Ordinance Enforcement Officer, to analyze impact, and so to determine/eliminate need for other possible avenues of approach to clean-up issues.
DRAINAGE ISSUE: (500 Block-East 2nd) - CAROL KLEE: Klee described drainage problems. Several approaches to corrective action were debated, with none providing totally satisfactory expectation of results. Determination was made to contact Gilmore & Associates for trouble shooting, analysis of the problem, and suggestions. They will be requested to contact Employee Pike to make arrangements.
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON TOP OF PARK SHELTER (MEWES): Council member Mewes reported that three women in the community reported seeing children on top of the park shelter, at one time “eight of them.” Members agreed that it is recommended that pictures be taken when it is happening and the Sheriff notified. Within troubleshooting discussion, Council member Reedy suggested “a trail cam focused at the top of the shelter, and which could be used in various other beneficial manners by the City,” and obtaining the equipment will be pursued.
CLEAN-UP: OEO addressing issues. Carothers will contact Shepardson for updates of actions taken, and will email results to the City Office for sharing with members.
OTHER:
Council member Mewes asked Pike how the truck was running, and Pike said it has been quitting on them, but a solution to the problem has not yet been found. The truck was reported to have at least 100,000 miles on it.
NEXT AGENDA:
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
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)
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
ARMOR COATING/PAVING
MANDATORY GARBAGE PICKUP (HUGHES)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:03 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 18, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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