City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

 March 16, 2021

    The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 16, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT:  Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Seeman

ABSENT;    Council member Sedlacek                                           

OTHER ATTENDEES:  Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Neil VanBoening, Steve Borgman,
Rex Adams, Todd Bohlmeyer (EMC)

    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 March 2, 2021 Regular meeting.

After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (3-0 affirmative) :  to approve claims (except for EMC Insurance (Annual) - $15,265.00 - which was approved in applicable agenda topic afterward (see below): Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $197.50; Payroll - $2,354.55; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $704.97; Black Hills Energy - $81.37; EMC Insurance (Annual) - $15,265.00; Lauby Plumbing - $3.01; Municipal Supply $291.24; O’Reilly Automotive - $45.56; Postmaster -$258.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $39.06; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Mandatory Garbage) - $2,541.86; Visa - $668.49; Windstream - $80.02; TOTAL CLAIMS: $22,585.63

PUBLIC HEARING:  STEVE M. BORGMAN  (TRADE NAME - PAPA B’S) CLASS C RETAIL LICENSE/CLASS K CATERING LICENSE: Motion (Neumann ), second (Seeman), 3-0 vote to open the Public Hearing. Notice of local hearing was published in a legal newspaper in or of general circulation in city (Wymore Arbor State - on March 4, 2021).  The hearing was held not more than 45 days after the date of receipt of notice from the Commission.  Discussion.  No negative comments.  Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), 3-0 affirmative vote to close the Public Hearing and return to Regular session.

Motion by Council member Verona Neumann; second by Gene (Radar) Reedy, and a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve Non-Binding Recommendation to Nebraska Liquor control Commission for Approval of Steve M. Borgman (Trade Name - Papa B’s) application for Class C License (Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits, On and Off Sale), and Class K Catering license.  June 1 is the hopeful opening date.

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE:  EMC Rep. Todd Bohlmeyer provided particulars and rationale for standard cost increases, and requested on-site review of properties and equipment/vehicles, and made arrangements with Milton Pike. (Policy Particulars:  Total Premium $15,265.00   (Last year - $14,343.00)  Breakdown: Commercial Property - $3,226; Commercial Inland Marine - $1,114; General Liability $837; Business Auto; $3.044; Workers Compensation $4,997; Linebacker - $2,047 --- Difference: (property) - “adding a separate $2,500 wind/hail deductible and cosmetic roof limitation endorsement” excerpt from February 24th letter.)  Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), 3-0 affirmative vote approved $15,265.00 annual premium payment.

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING; BLIGHT AND SUBSTANDARD STUDY/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), DESCRIPTIONS, ANY NEW INFORMATION:  Study expected to be completed by April 1. Legal description not yet acquired for annexation property.

DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing (Sedlacek) is in the upcoming plan for two properties, with removal to follow, and demolition based on the best case scenario at the time, whether it be by using City operator and available leased equipment, or soliciting the services of Fossler/Lottman/(or other) demolition contractor with required liability insurance.  A second round of demolition options are to be entered into the inspection phase shortly (Rob/Chet to be contacted). Another property was also discussed, with particular reference to tax payment matters.    

CLEAN-UP (including) SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY:   Date designated: April 21 with -- Usual notification process. Review of several properties continues.

PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.  

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:  REVIEW/APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO  THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE:  Packets distributed to members for review of language.  Tabled until the next meeting.   

SENDD: ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES:  Was invited to the March 16th meeting .  No confirmation was received, and they will be contacted again.  The intent of members is to allow the current Ordinance Enforcement Officer Tim Hanson three weeks (until the next Regular meeting) to determine if it is possible for him to continue in the position based on conflicting time schedule with his employment as a Gage County Law Enforcement Officer.  SENDD will be requested to follow up with the City regarding their attendance at a meeting in the near future in regard to their capacity/updated cost/desire to serve as the City’s Ordinance Enforcement team should Hanson/the City find it necessary to make a change.  

WELCOME BOXES (NEIL VANBOENING): VanBoening addressed members, identified entities (Blue Springs/Wymore), Organizations involved, description of “Welcome Boxes”, who can contribute, how the program works, distribution, inventory, etc.  Motion for participation by Blue Springs (Neumann), second (Reedy), and 3-0 affirmative vote.  Copy of the flyer provided is attached to the office copy of the minutes.



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
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES:  HANSON/SENDD/OTHER OPTIONS

Motion to adjourn:     Reedy   7:55  P.M.   No objections.

The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 6, 2021.

Mayor:  Lonnie D. Meyer  (Regular Session)

City Clerk:  Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)