August 20, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 20, 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, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams
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 August 6, 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) - $305.61; Payroll - $2,158.67; Black Hills Energy - $23.17; Verona Neumann (Reimb. - Municipal Publicity) - $156.27; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water Association (Backflow CEU - Pike) - $75.00; Postmaster - $180.00; Gene (Radar) Reedy - (Municipal Publicity Reimb. - More Than Games) - $1,101.88; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; SENDD - (Housing/Membership) - $380.00; Windstream - $77.81; Wymore Super Foods - $16.84; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,545.25.
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS: No new information.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION RESULTS (AS AVAILABLE):
1. Entries - cars, motorcycles, trucks (90+), tractors (41).
2. Food vendors - Van’s Chicken (a few chickens left); One Property at a Time (sold out); Fire Department (sold out); Church (sold out).
3. Remarks: 1. “Tractor drive was about 9 miles, and it was a beautiful day.” - “ Special thanks to Carol Carmichael and Cecelia Seachord for their help, and to the City Crew for pre-event preparations.” (Neumann)
2. “59 Hardtop drew a lot of attention.” (Reedy)
4. Advertising invoicing expected (Reedy): Arbor State - $200; KWBE - $1,250; Beatrice Daily Sun - None (not solicited).
PLANNING & ZONING: Approval of # 19-2 Application for Building Permit (Daryl Mailahn - lean-to) by motion - Mewes), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote (Previously approved by P & Z Commission, but with disappointment expressed by Connie Mewes, that it was another structure erected prior to completion of an application and review by the P & Z) was approved. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Preservation activities have begun. Footings have been poured.
ARMOR COATING/PAVING: Armor coating subject to contractor availability, so removed from agenda until a later date. Paving is anticipated to begin (Walnut Street) after Labor Day.
TRUCK: Previous problem seems to be corrected.
CLEAN-UP: Adams provided a list of properties recommended for demolition/burning, as well as other problem properties needing varied clean-up action. Copies were provided to members, and one is attached to the office copy of the minutes. Adams also reported that some street signs need to be replaced.
LIQUOR PERMIT - OCT. 3 - FIREMAN’S MEMORIAL HALL (ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME): Rex Adams presented the Special Designated License Local Recommendation (Form 200) for review for the 10/3/19 - 5 PM - 11:59 PM
One Property at a Time Fund Raising Banquet at the Fireman’s Memorial Hall. No objections were made. Municipal approval was given by motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael), and a 4-0 affirmative vote which authorized Mayoral signature.
Other: Employee Pike advised members of the 8/21 plans of the Wymore Crew to replace the meter off the Wymore main (Blue Springs expense), which might possibly be limited to changing the insides of the meter.
NEXT AGENDA:
7PM -----2019-2020 BUDGET HEARING
(Followed by Regular Session):
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PAVING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:30 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 3, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 6, 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 Klee, Rex Adams
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,4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 16, 2019, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,510.91; Payroll - $3,785.03; Abbott’s Portable Toilets - $250.00; Fossler Excavating - $50,770.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/A-C - $15.76; NE Dept of Revenue (501N) - $190.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,148.46; One-Call Concepts - $10.74; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Samples - $25.60; Rewound Power Motors - $52.84; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb - Budget Materials) - $8.30: Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell (Wex Bank) - $381.96; T. O. Haas - $74.69; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $270.36; Wymore Oil Company - $61.80; TOTAL CLAIMS: $58,656.45.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Project completed satisfactorily. One incidental issue remaining which is expected to be finalized shortly - concrete/misc. materials from one site - Council member Reedy volunteered to remove concrete, Joel Fossler to remove remaining elements. Rex Adams asked about any provisions in the works for two properties , and Attorney Carothers said he would make arrangements for a building inspector to determine condemned-status.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy, and 4-0 affirmative vote to authorize a $5,000 budget for the Annual celebration. It is expected that cost will be less. Reedy told of arrangements made for contractor setups, portable toilets, Cosco selling memberships, Bounce House (for which help will be needed), Van’s Chicken, One Property at a Time - burgers/chips).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Thomas Foundation Grant awarded in the amount of $18,500. Contractors advised and discussions held. Project underway, but not to begin before the August 18th celebration day. Employee Pike asked if a “larger base” was a possibility for the plow, this to facilitate mowing around it, and Reedy said it should be possible.
ARMOR COATING/PAVING: Paving (Walnut Street) expected to begin in mid-August. No further information available for armor coating.
TRUCK: Anticipated repairs for the City truck - cam shaft sensor, with scheduling for Friday.
CLEAN-UP: Rex Adams inquired as to how the Ordinance Enforcement Officer (Shepardson) was proceeding, and a list of properties was given to Adams for his review. No properties have been turned over to Carothers for charges at this time, and Carothers will follow-up with Shepardson on his progress, with one property a primary concern. Carothers also stated that he had sent a letter - regarding an occupied dwelling without utility services), and that he intends to contact the owner of same.
Other: Employee Pike reported that his phone used for City business is having speaker problems, and a trip to Verizon will be necessary.
NEXT AGENDA:
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS
MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF NE. BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND
STANDARDS - RESOLUTION #2019-4
ANNUAL CELEBRATION RESULTS (AS AVAILABLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
ARMOR COATING/PAVING
TRUCK
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:20 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 20, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 6, 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 Klee, Rex Adams
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,4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 16, 2019, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,510.91; Payroll - $3,785.03; Abbott’s Portable Toilets - $250.00; Fossler Excavating - $50,770.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/A-C - $15.76; NE Dept of Revenue (501N) - $190.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,148.46; One-Call Concepts - $10.74; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Samples - $25.60; Rewound Power Motors - $52.84; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb - Budget Materials) - $8.30: Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell (Wex Bank) - $381.96; T. O. Haas - $74.69; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $270.36; Wymore Oil Company - $61.80; TOTAL CLAIMS: $58,656.45.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Project completed satisfactorily. One incidental issue remaining which is expected to be finalized shortly - concrete/misc. materials from one site - Council member Reedy volunteered to remove concrete, Joel Fossler to remove remaining elements. Rex Adams asked about any provisions in the works for two properties , and Attorney Carothers said he would make arrangements for a building inspector to determine condemned-status.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy, and 4-0 affirmative vote to authorize a $5,000 budget for the Annual celebration. It is expected that cost will be less. Reedy told of arrangements made for contractor setups, portable toilets, Cosco selling memberships, Bounce House (for which help will be needed), Van’s Chicken, One Property at a Time - burgers/chips).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Thomas Foundation Grant awarded in the amount of $18,500. Contractors advised and discussions held. Project underway, but not to begin before the August 18th celebration day. Employee Pike asked if a “larger base” was a possibility for the plow, this to facilitate mowing around it, and Reedy said it should be possible.
ARMOR COATING/PAVING: Paving (Walnut Street) expected to begin in mid-August. No further information available for armor coating.
TRUCK: Anticipated repairs for the City truck - cam shaft sensor, with scheduling for Friday.
CLEAN-UP: Rex Adams inquired as to how the Ordinance Enforcement Officer (Shepardson) was proceeding, and a list of properties was given to Adams for his review. No properties have been turned over to Carothers for charges at this time, and Carothers will follow-up with Shepardson on his progress, with one property a primary concern. Carothers also stated that he had sent a letter - regarding an occupied dwelling without utility services), and that he intends to contact the owner of same.
Other: Employee Pike reported that his phone used for City business is having speaker problems, and a trip to Verizon will be necessary.
NEXT AGENDA:
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS
MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF NE. BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND
STANDARDS - RESOLUTION #2019-4
ANNUAL CELEBRATION RESULTS (AS AVAILABLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
ARMOR COATING/PAVING
TRUCK
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:20 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 20, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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