June 2, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 2, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Attorney Andy Carothers, Mike Pike, Shelby Temps, Fred Laber
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 (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 19, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Carmichael), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,887.69; Payroll: $6,541.00; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Concrete Industries - $1,350.00; Gage County Treasurer (Keno Lounge Liquor License Funds Transfer) - $250.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/A-C - $76.93; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $249.91; Jan Morris (Reimb - Cabin) - $474.96; Norris Public Power - $1,155.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample)- 26.35; Schmale Landscaping (Cabin) - $`1,325.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell (Wex Bank) - $131.82; Jeff Van Winkle (Cabin) - $475.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $15.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $19,744.02.
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION): Attorney Carothers advised members that The Margaret and Martha Thomas Foundation grant application for $15,000 was successful, and he presented a check to the City in that amount. The project will begin necessary procedures on targeted structures. On an separate demolition issue, Reedy agreed to speak to Bruce Dunn about removal of a trailer.
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS (INPUT FROM SHELBY TEMPS): Shelby Temps and members discussed options, with general consensus to initiate a “simple-as possible” program…. with three potential options: 96 Gallon Temps container - $20.00; 65 Gallon Temps container - $18,00; customer provided up to 35 Gallon container with lid and handles - $14.00. All active water accounts (except for garden meters) would be charged. Attorney Carothers will draft an ordinance for 6/16 review by council.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS: Carothers provided members with a draft of potential issues to address, and members were asked to review the particulars and be prepared to provide input at the next regular meeting.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS): Employee Pike told members that the property owner (Dale Carpenter) is willing and appreciative of any help the City can give him on the project. Employee Pike advised that considerations for “brick salvation, as per Ecco store in Lincoln, might be an issue for future consideration, but that now getting the building down is the primary concern. He said the City could “hook onto and remove the vehicle” and use the backhoe to push everything into a pile. Council member Reedy stated concern for employee safety and Workers Compensation concerns, but Pike expressed that utmost precautions would be taken, and Mayor Meyer gave the go-ahead for the project.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
NEXT AGENDA:
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION)
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462
CAMPING STIPULATIONS
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS/RESULTS)
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW)
PLANNING AND ZONING
Motion to adjourn - Mewes Time: 8:10 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 16, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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