City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

May 17, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 17th day of May, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Hunter Hopkins, Rex Adams, Terry & Gladys Cary Notice of the Hearing/Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 3, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $96.71; Payroll - $2,439.52; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Demo Proj. # 2) - $717.60; EMC Insurance - $15,632.50; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $16.98; Nationwide (Clerk’s Bond) - $100.00; Norris Public Power - $1,062.78; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $2.36; Postmaster - $196.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $509.48; Windstream - $87.75; Wymore Arbor State - $97.20; TOTAL CLAIMS: $21,013.88. PLANNING & ZONING: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Application for Building Permit # 22- 4 for Morgan/Crystal McColery (storage building). Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be requested to have a Special Meeting for consideration of approval of a building permit (Skillett)- new home) still in the preliminary stage but that would ideally be approved (as per recommendation by the P & Z commission and further discussion of members) by Mayor and Council at the June 7th Regular meeting. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION : Tabled until the next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: Tabled until the next Regular meeting. CLEAN-UP: Hunter Hopkins addressed members regarding a letter received, and described a “confusing” timeline for correction of a described situatiom. After discussion, focus was on decision-making regarding selection of clean-up properties to be addressed. A motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved the placement of a roll-off to be utilized by Hopkins, with the City responsible for roll-off cost, and OPAT liable for landfill fee. Mayor Meyer suggested a review be initiated to study the feasibility/practicality/effectiveness/drawbacks (as paints, tires, etc. - Sedlacek) of the City placing a roll-off for use of the citizenry (in proximity with where the recycle trailer used to be). US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Tabled until the next Regular meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES: Tabled until the next Regular Meeting when McNulty can be available by phone., with added sub-topics - STATE REVOLVING FUND, AND POSSIBLY-- (Adams) LOOKING INTO GUIDELINES FOR SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFET FOUNDATION GRANT. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) civil service siren: Pike indicated that the bidding process has begun with minimal bids, but with a month-long schedule. SEWER CONCERNS (JOHNSON & JOHNSON): Members reviewed services provided (identification of root problems and clearance, and line damage). Members will continue to study the cost factor and time line of service continuance to assure the strength and serviceability of the infrastructure. Pike described a situation (at draw) that particularly needed to be addressed. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING: SKILLET NEW HOME APPLICATION, AND POSSIBLY OTHER CONCERNS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND, AND POSSIBLY-- (Adams) LOOKING INTO GUIDELINES FOR SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFET FOUNDATION GRANT DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) civil service siren SEWER (JOHNSON & JOHNSON) CONTINUED ` There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 7, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)