August 18, 2020 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 18, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek. Seeman ABSENT; OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Derrie Seeman, Officer Timothy Michael Hanson 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 (Neumann), second (Seeman) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 4, 2020 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $304.32; Payroll - $2,944.15; Barco Municipal Products - $97.28; Black Hills Energy - $22.72; Gage County Treas. (Taxes - ref: G. Cary); $359.65; Johnny’s Welding - $1987.76; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $39.26; Office Depot - $118.28; Schuster’s Outdoor & RV - $80.98; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal - $10.00; Windstream - $82.36; Wymore Arbor State - $297.68; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,399.44. DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES/ORD. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Pictures are needed for the two Building Inspection warrants submitted to Judge Thimm. Two other properties are to follow in the next round. The properties addressed with courtesy letters with 7/21 deadlines, and those with 8/18 deadlines are to be added to the list for the Ordinance Enforcement Officer. SENDD: AVAILABLE SERVICES: Telephone input from SENDD, as arranged by Seeman (& Carothers) : Two members from SENDD (A. Lawson/ J Wallman?) were available by telephone to outline the particulars of their program that addresses municipal nuisance violations. This included: Assessment of entire town with pictures of worst offenses, (restricted to full address of 25 properties) including information from court house records to validate ownership, courtesy letters with 30-day deadlines, attendance at a Council Meeting, a second round of letters with 30-day deadlines, with another attendance at Council Meeting; at a base cost of $5,695 (year-long agreement). City attorney would be needed for the abatement/legal processes. The option of using the SENDD Ordinance was a possibility, as was that of using the City ordinance. Reedy inquired if it would be beneficial if a City member went with them for property review, and that was not encouraged. Questions were asked (Adams, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman) about how their cost would break down on an hourly rate, and that information, based on range of processes, was not readily available. Attention turned to the possibility of having Office Hanson become the Ordinance Enforcement Officer (with Sedlacek noting that Officer Hanson’s participation (well-known in the community) would have a positive effect on City clean-up effort. Hanson outlined his experience record and when asked by Derrie Seeman, described his interest as “community based, with strong belief in clean-up principle and public safety.” Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), and a 4-0 affirmative vote made the decision to sign up Timothy Hanson as the Blue Springs Ordinance Enforcement Officer. Terms included: Mileage, payment as part time employee - (or independent if so desired) $30.00 hrly., (primarily evenings/weekends). No use of County Car. No badge. Possibly a polo identifying him as the ordinance officer. A copy of the agreement between parties will be provided to Gustafson for review and approval, and for subsequent approval by Mayor and Council. Potentially 10 initial properties (the worst) would be identified and addressed. Nuisance notice to be provided by Carothers. Pictures to be taken/documentation/testify in court, as necessary. Adams indicated that One-Property-at-a-Time will be glad to help with the determination of properties to be addressed, and said he was pleased with the cooperation between City and the One-Property group. FENCE ON CHERRY STREET (PIKE): An individual has erected a fence approx. 2’ from the road. This is another issue to be assigned to Hanson when he is officially signed on as the Ordinance Enforcement Officer. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER) ORD. # 464:) Motion to suspend the rule of three readings by Sedlacek, second Reedy ;4-0 affirmative vote. Motion to approve Ordinance # 464 by Reedy, second Neumann. Ordinance # 464 read (Carothers) per: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD TO VACATE A PORTION OF A PLATTED STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO VACATE A PORTION OF FOUTS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO DESCRIBE THE PORTION OF THE STREET TO BE VACATED; AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT: (further information for office record: WHEREAS, a citizen has requested that a portion of Fouts Street between Lots 24 through 28, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, and Lots 29 through 32, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, be vacated; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, has reviewed the request and determined that no damages would be sustained by the citizens of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, or owners of property by reason of such vacation; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, deem it necessary and expedient for the public good that the portion of Fouts Street hereinafter particularly described be vacated, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA: Section 1. That it is necessary and expedient for the public good that a portion of Fouts Street hereinafter particularly described be discontinued, annulled and vacated, and that no damages will be sustained by the citizens of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, or by the owners of property by reason of such discontinuance, annulment and vacation. Section 2. That the portion of Fouts Street between Lots 24 through 28, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, and Lots 29 through 32, Blackman’s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, be, and the same hereby is, discontinued, annulled and vacated. Section 3. That the portion of Fouts Street between Lots 24 through 28, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, and Lots 29 through 32, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, shall revert to the owners of the abutting real estate, one-half on each side thereof, and shall become part of such property. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law. Passed and approved this _18__day of August, 2020. The reading was followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to pass/approve Ordinance # 464. ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/BID LETTING: No figures available yet from contractors. Determination was made to go forward with crack-sealing (when timing/weather is favorable), and to pursue armor coating later (Spring). Reedy asked if a compressor was needed. Pike responded that a blower was used previously. BURN PILE: A lease agreement (60’ of property (Wymore-owned) , to which there is anticipated to be some opposition (per Sedlacek) , is to be considered at the August 19th meeting of Wymore Mayor and Council. NEXT AGENDA (To be convened after the close of the 2020-2021 Budget Hearing) DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES/ORD. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AGREEMENT PLANNING AND ZONING BURN PILE - LEASE AGREEMENT EQUIPMENT, AS BACKHOE Motion to adjourn - Neumann - 7:50 PM. No objections. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 1, 2020. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

August 4, 2020 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 4, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek. Seeman (pending Oath of Office) ABSENT; OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Derrie Seeman, Roland Hardin and associate, Gladys Cary, 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. OATH OF OFFICE: KANDI E. SEEMAN, WARD 1 COUNCIL: Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office for Kandi E. Seeman, Ward 1 Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 21, 2020 Regular meeting. After review -- motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and vote 4(-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,430.24; Payroll $3,814.08; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Arbor Ink - $131.30; Constellation Energy - $2.73; Bear Graphics - $227.34; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $490.00; League of Ne Municipalities (Membership) - $263; NE Dept of Rev. (501N) - $365.00; Norris Public Power - $1,127.91; One-Call Concepts - 5.76; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Supplies Reimb.) - $185.26 & $75.52; ; Rewound Power Motors - $47.77; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Tractor Supply - $1,831.04; Ullman Auto Sales (Cabin Door work) - $200.00; Wex Bank - $473.60; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Co. - $637.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,517.55. DESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman,) 4-0 affirmative vote designated Gene Radar Reedy President of the Council. Arrangements will be made for signature authorization on City accounts at Security First Bank. SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2020-2021 BUDGET: All members participated in discussion that led to consensus to leave the levy unchanged from the previous year, this based on minimal increase/percentage advantage as pointed out by Carothers from the previous budget. DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES ): Seeman requested a copy of a courtesy letter with 7/21 deadline which was sent to individual with custodial responsibility so she could give to the property owner. Seeman proposed the sending of six other courtesy letters, which will have 8/18 deadlines. In regard to enlisting the services of an Ordinance Enforcement Officer, several suggestions were made. Since Gustafson reported no interest from his email to officers, he will resend an inquiry. All members provided input: possibly to consider soliciting a Beatrice City officer or Wymore reserve officer/ or someone not an officer, a choice whereby the adoption of Uniform Property Maintenance Code comes into play/ or utilizing available SENDD Ordinance Enforcement Officers (even Building Inspector - at $350? Hr.), with Carothers stressing the importance of the person being able to take pictures (Seeman volunteered), send nuisance notices, follow-up, and appear in court. Decision was made to contact SENDD (Carothers to invite T. Bliss/-- a representative to 8/18 meeting), and report back to the City prior to that on his findings and determination of procedure. Carothers reported that building inspections warrants will come before Judge Thimm next week, with results/information to be available to members at the next Regular meeting. Entering into an agreement for demolition equipment, as used by Wymore ($325?), was noted, with Carothers indicating he could draw up a similar contract for Blue Springs. It would reduce previously estimated demolition costs, and hopefully, roll-off availability can be correlated with equipment use. CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW: ANY REMAINING ISSUES, AS FROM FIRE DEPT: Reedy asked if the flags might be put up for the event, and the street cleaned. PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER): Carothers provided a draft of Ordinance # 464 which will come before the Planning and Zoning Commission 8/17, and (with recommendations of the P& Z) before the Mayor and Council at the 8/18 meeting. Carothers plans to be in attendance for both meetings. ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/ BID LETTING: Employee Pike is to initiate a cost analysis (chipped/seal coated - approx. a $50,00 project - from contractors) on the following potential streets: E/W past School, E/W past Preschool, N/S - 2 blocks off Walnut, 1st Street going E, River Road to Walnut on 1st, 2nd Street - west of A. Pike also advised of fall plans for crack sealing. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: MANDATORY GARBAGE & WATER SERVICE EXEMPTION (HARDIN): Hardin and an associate addressed members, relating hardship imposed by church inclusion in the mandatory garbage removal program, which included: financial, someone needs to come in to town to set it out, minimal waste material, and he also asked if consideration might be given to exemption from water/sewer charges. Discussion followed, resulting in the members agreeing not to grant any exemption because a precedent would be set that would have a damaging effect on the program. Members were, however, not without empathy for the situation, with Reedy and Neumann indicating they would pay for short-term removal of trash at the church, possibly a year. BURN PILE (INFORMATION REGARDING RELOCATION): Pike noted that contact has been made to inquire about the purchase of property near the old site (owned by Wymore), or Cherry Street might be a possibility. Sedlacek questioned why a site could be found from the existing empty lot locations in town. SEWER LINE (SCHEIDELER) - ANY PERTINENT INFO: Pike provided information from Gilmore & Associates, that indicated that the surveying cost could be anywhere from $3,500 to $10,000, and the project itself at least in the neighborhood of fifty thousand or sixty thousand dollars, probably higher. Without the incentive of an already planned development in the area, the project was determined to be “not feasible, not cost-effective at this time.” Other: Meyer asked that members check out the alley that runs from behind the Keno Lounge to Walnut street, as he feels the markers/rods are not in true alignment, and so the alley not clearly identifiable. He stated that it should be fine for the property owners to use it to get to the back of their properties, but that semi traffic is not recommended due to turning difficulty and potential damage to the new surface of Walnut Street. Members were in agreement. NEXT AGENDA DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES/ORD. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PLANNING AND ZONING STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER) ORD. # 464 ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/BID LETTING BURN PILE Motion to adjourn - Reedy - 8:30 PM. No objections. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 18, 2020. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session

July 21, 2020

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 21, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Kandi E. Seeman, Mr. Seeman, Cecelia Seachord, Carol Hughes, Janice Cohorst, Milford Woutzke Sr., Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Fire Department Representatives (3), including information designee: Aaron McCrimmon

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 (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 7, 2020 Regular meeting.


After review -- motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $222.07; Payroll $2,852.21; Black Hills Energy - $22.72; Constellation Energy - $4.53; Johnny’s Welding - $153.69; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $932.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $455.00; Postmaster - $360.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; T.O.Haas - $199.69; Windstream - $79.16; Wymore Arbor State - $249.08; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 5,600.15; (And) from the Keno Proceeds Account to Lucky Bridge Lounge (June 2020 Keno Report) - $186.46.

RESIGNATION OF MEWES/ APPOINTMENT TO FILL REMAINING WARD 1 COUNCIL TERM (2 years, 4 ½ months) : The resignation of Glenn D. Mewes from the Council was acknowledged, and the position was posted within required timeline prior to the meeting, with Kandi Seeman applying. Mayor Meyer brought forward the name of applicant Kandi E. Seeman who was in attendance, Reedy made a motion to accept nominee, Neumann seconded it, and the appointment was made by a 3-0 affirmative vote. At the next Regular meeting, Attorney Carothers is to administer the Oath of Office.

DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES: (Members were given a copy of a letter from Rex Adams, wherein One-Property-at-a-Time committed $1,500 toward a future City demolition project, with locations identified.) No new information on status of Project # 2 demolition activity. Four courtesy clean up letters with 7/21 deadlines will continue under review for improvement. Reedy indicated the need to go forward on tax payment to facilitate property acquisition issues, and Mayor Meyer noted the advisability of the City Attorney being included in the process.

ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW): Fire Department Representatives requested street closing during the event (Broad Street between 8AM - 5 PM August 16th) and no objections were raised. An inquiry was made as to available MFO funds currently held in the Fire Fund of City General Checking, and if MFO funds might be used for celebration expenses as the proceeds from the event will be designated to the purchase of new equipment, etc. for the Fire Department. City Clerk will make necessary contacts (Carothers/ and City of Beatrice) to determine acceptability of such a fund allocation. Cecelia Seachord (Tractor Show representative) expressed interest in arranging to have Van’s Chicken for the event, and it was noted that there is a possibility that food provisions will be put in place at the upcoming meeting (7/22/20 - 6PM) of the Fire Department. Seachord also asked about the amount of funds generated by the sale of eclipse viewing glasses at a past event, in hopes that funds in that amount might be available for the Tractor Show event. City Clerk will make a file search to determine the earnings/cost bottom line. Pike stressed that driving over the new sidewalk at the park (site of Tractor Show) should be avoided, and “planking” will again be available if a crossing point is necessary. Pike will also sweep (previous Friday) Broad Street for the event.

PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.

LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING: Two individuals owning property adjacent the alley were reported to be interested in using the traffic route to more efficiently access their property. Any gravel, etc. desired for the project will not fall to City responsibility, rather to the property owner, but a determination was made to include “replacement of the drainage tube” on the work schedule of City employees.

STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER): Since Carothers was not in attendance, and legal advice is needed, the topic was tabled until the next Regular meeting.

ARMOR COATING: Previous armor coating project information was provided to members for evaluation/decision. Pike shared a bid of $237 per square yard, with a minimum of 15,000 square yards from one contractor. Suggestion was made (Reedy /Sedlacek) to get other bids (as Hall Bros.), and determination was made to contact other contractors for comparison of cost and products, both as based on complete-community needs. Pike was asked (Meyer) to bring City Engineer Gilmore & Associates into the review/analysis/bid letting of the project. Crack-filling, which is a Fall activity, was also discussed, with Pike indicating that materials were on hand.

AUGUST TIRE AMNESTY (JANICE COHORST): Cohorst reviewed results of previous community participation in the amnesty program: (one year 15 tons, another year 10 tons), and requested City mailing of the amnesty information, and no objections were raised. This mailing will be sent in the near future, along with the specifications of the Mandatory Garbage program. She also identified individuals with equipment available for loading and transport use. (Reedy: bobcat, dump trailer, trucks - Frerichs, Hardin, Trauernicht), and she solicited volunteers for the project. The Fire Department indicated some members might be able to help.

BURN PILE (PIKE): August 1st - Borgman is shutting down the burn pile due to insurance restrictions. Pike indicated that purchasing a piece of land (situated in Blue Springs (Cherry St.?), but owned by Wymore) might be an option. Gating was also discussed to prevent “bad materials” from being dumped at a new site. Options will be scrutinized promptly to precipitate a satisfactory solution.

NEXT AGENDA
OATH OF OFFICE: KANDI E. SEEMAN, WARD 1 COUNCIL
DESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL
SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2020-2021 BUDGET
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES )
CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW: ANY REMAINING ISSUES, AS FROM FIRE DEPT.
PLANNING AND ZONING
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER)
ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/ BID LETTING


Motion to adjourn Reedy - Time: 8 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 4, 2020.

Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)

City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)