February 16, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 16, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Sedlacek , Seeman
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers
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 (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 2, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Sedlacek) , second (Seeman), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $287.35; Payroll - $2,950.16; Arbor Ink - $123.82; The Flower Shop (Seeman) - $45.00; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning - $28.56; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Garbage) - $2,496.90; Visa - $439.89; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,426.68.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING; BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY/ORDINANCE# 466( as applies), DESCRIPTIONS, SURVEYOR’S QUOTE, ANY NEW INFORMATION: Revised Proposed Redevelopment Area Maps were provided to members (with a copy attached to the office copy of the minutes) which included Blue Springs Corporate Limits - 509 Acres; Redevelopment Area - 245 Acres (232.2 Acres within Blue Springs Corporate Limits; Blight Coverage (Pre-Annexation = 45.6 Percent of City of Blue Springs; Blight Coverage (Post -Annexation) = 48.1 Percent of City of Blue Springs, and it illustrated the proposed redevelopment area boundary. Members were asked to evaluate the revised map and come forward with suggestions if changes are wanted. It was noted that besides the already identified interest in development for which investors are being sought/accumulated - (per Trevor Lee - Ngage), there are contractors interested in building duplexes or houses, but there is also a need for further information (boundaries/legal descriptions - by a land survey tech for a designated fee of $1,500 from the City), and a motion was made (Neumann), seconded (Sedlacek), and approved by a 3-0 affirmative vote to direct Attorney Carothers to notify the surveyor that the City has approved the action and cost. Carothers also advised the the Blight and Substandard Study should be completed within the next couple of weeks (Hanna-Keelan).
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers advised that within 30-45 days it will be possible to take down two properties ). Demolition is expected to be completed by the City (based on provisions/availability of demolition equipment (Dan Crawford’s), and a cost analysis will be made (Sedlacek) as to cost for removal of debris (Shelby). A pertinent remaining need is to notify utilities (Norris Public Power/Black Hills Energy) about the utilities to be checked out and taken care of for each property.
CLEAN-UP: Carothers indicated that he has not received updated information from Tim Hanson (OEO) regarding re-inspection of properties, or inspection on the next round of choices.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: AS VACATION; SICK TIME, OVERTIME VS. COMP TIME - WITH ATTENTION ON ALLOWANCE, ACCUMULATION, LIMIT FOR ALL ASPECTS:
Existing pages from the Employee Handbook (are attached to office copy of minutes) in reference to Holidays (10), Vacation Leave (1st year through 5th year - 10 days or 80 hours; 6th year through 10th year - 15 days or 120 hours; 11th year and each thereafter - 28 days or 224 hours, and all to be used by end of each year, or forfeited; Sick Leave -presently not provided); Suggestion by Sedlacek for full-time employees, and agreed upon by all members: Comp Time (held to limit of 16 hours) Overtime (Time and a half) -- (either/or/ or a combination -- depending on preference of employee); One sick day a month earned; -- maximum of 480 hours accumulated, and not payable at time of termination ---- with these changes to be implemented into the Employee Handbook for approval at the next Regular Meeting.
KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE # 467 (IF YET APPLIES): Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) to suspend the rule of three reading for Ordinance # 467. Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), to to approve Ordinance # 467. Ordinance was read (Carothers: , and received a 3-0 affirmative vote for approval.
ORDINANCE NO. 467:
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE STEVE BORGMAN, DOING BUSINESS AS PAPA B’S, AS THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS’ KENO CONTRACTOR; TO GRANT STEVE BORGMAN, DOING BUSINESS AS PAPA B’S THE NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO OPERATE FOR THE CITY A KENO STYLE LOTTERY WITHIN THE CITY’S CORPORATE LIMITS; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE LOTTERY OPERATOR AGREEMENT; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a majority of the registered voters of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, at a regularly scheduled election have approved the establishment of a municipal lottery pursuant to the Nebraska County and City Lottery Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 9-601 through 9-653; and WHEREAS, Steve Borgman, doing business as PaPa B’s, desires to serve as the City of Blue Springs’ keno contractor and the City of Blue Springs desires to grant Steve Borgman, doing business as PaPa B’s, the exclusive right to operate a keno style lottery within the City’s corporate limits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA that Steve Borgman, doing business as PaPa B’s, be, and hereby is, approved to serve as the City of Blue Springs’ keno contractor, and that Steve Borgman, doing business as PaPa B’s, is granted the non-exclusive right to operate a keno style lottery within
the corporate limits of the City Blue Springs at 619 West Broad Street, Blue Springs, Nebraska.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the lottery operator agreement with Steve Borgman.
That any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval, and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication or posting as required by law. Passed and approved this 16th day of February, 2021. Lonnie Meyer, Mayor (SEAL) Katherine A. Roche, City Clerk
Keno percentages were reviewed, and the responsibilities of the City and the Keno Operator stressed/clarified. The Lottery Operator Agreement was authorized for Mayoral signature, and Steve Borgman will be contacted to come into the office to review and sign the agreement which will be included with other documentation to fulfill the requirements of Nebraska Charitable Gaming.
NEXT AGENDA:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING; BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD
STUDY/ORDINANCE# 466( as applies), DESCRIPTIONS, ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: REVIEW/APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Motion to adjourn Neumann - 7.48 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 2, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
February 2, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 2, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek
ABSENT; Council member Seeman
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes
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 January 19, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,054.84; Payroll - $3,687.16; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $261.46; Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging (Handi-Van - Annual) - $625.00; Constellation Energy - $57.15; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $323.00; NE Rural Water Association (Membership) - $125.00; Norris Public Power - $1,162.84; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.08; Postmaster - $180.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $26.75; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Ullman Auto Sales - $68.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,659.28.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING; BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY/ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING ORDINANCE # 466/ AND ANY NEW INFORMATION: Various aspects of the project were discussed by Attorney Carothers, Mayor Meyer, and Council members Neumann, Reedy, and Sedlacek -- including unknown status of “formal negotiations” for a potential commercial venture, interest of other parties in housing development (utilizing empty lots); timeline for clarification of “unclear” mapping, which was described (Carothers) as “not as big as rush as previously anticipated,” difference of opinion among members about specific annexation area possibilities (including crossing the highway), costs ($12,000 to $15,000 City outlay in the event a proposed project does not go through. Carothers will attempt to get an accurate description of applicable areas (annexation considerations), and if that is not possible, he will bring to the next meeting a surveyor’s quote for discussion/approval of members.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: “Approximately 30 days left” (per Carothers) -- (on current projects) until demolition may be enacted. Preparations/inspection warrants pending on new project properties.
CLEAN-UP: Council member Reedy and Ordinance Enforcement Officer Hanson to follow-up/evaluate (this weekend) properties for which letters to property owners have been mailed, and which may also include evaluation of other properties to be brought to the attention of Mayor and Council for determination of a new round of clean-up notifications.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and 3-0 affirmative vote to approve Steve Borgman’s Application for a Building Permit (concrete pad - Keno Lounge). Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. P & Z Commission member Mewes had questions regarding properties with changed classification, as residential to commercial, commercial to residential, and process necessary for changes in property evaluations, and if information could be added to the application for building permits to expedite reassessment of County Assessor.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: AS VACATION; SICK TIME, OVERTIME VS. COMP TIME - WITH ATTENTION ON ALLOWANCE, ACCUMULATION, LIMIT FOR ALL ASPECTS: Sick leave, vacation leave, PTO time was discussed, and the topic was “tabled” pending more comprehensive review of particulars prior to making decisions.
NEXT AGENDA:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING; BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY/ORDINANCE# 466( as applies), DESCRIPTIONS, SURVEYOR’S QUOTE, ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: AS VACATION; SICK TIME, OVERTIME VS. COMP TIME - WITH ATTENTION ON ALLOWANCE, ACCUMULATION, LIMIT FOR ALL ASPECTS
Motion to adjourn - Neumann - 7:52 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 16, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)