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)
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