Tuesday, November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, November 15, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy (Arrived after meeting called to order), Riensche, Sedlacek
ABSENT;
OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman, Rex Adams, Derek Kostal, Terry Cary, Gladys Cary, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn
Notice of the Regular meeting 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.
Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the November 1, 2022 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council.
Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - Direct Payment - $110.11, Payroll: 2,480,84; Beatrice Daily Sun - $79.65; Cline- Williams (General Redevelopment - TIF Attorney) - $3,800.00; G. B Auto Service - $1,172.58, Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $15.48;Municipal Supply - $445.44; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $448.44; Norris Public Power - $995.79; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $2.36; O’Reilly Automotive - $237.86; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.70; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service -(DEMOLITION0) ) $1,050.00; Visa - $1,124.11; Windstream - $83.71; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $838.31; TOTAL CLAIMS $12,967.38 .
WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP: Sedlacek to contact McNulty to get the project underway.
PLANNING & ZONING: Two applications for building permits for new homes (22-7 & 22-8 - both for Vortex Building (Maddox) were provided for review and consideration. Setbacks were reviewed, with Carothers to contact Hanna Keelan for clarification of one issue. One location (22-8 - new home) was determined to have lot corners located, and one (22-7) not yet accomplished. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Riensche) and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Building Permit Application 22-8, and the applicant will be advised of approval and fee. Building Permit Application 22-7-- new home, will be considered for approval when determination of lot corners is complete (with meeting of Planning & Zoning Commission - 6:30 p. m., December 6 - for which Carothers will provide posting information) and Mayor and Council will discuss recommendation of P & Z at the December 6, 7:00 PM Regular Council meeting that will follow.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property owner gave consent for asbestos checking and City demolition. A date is to be determined for inspection for another property. As soon as personal possessions are removed from another house, processes leading up to demolition may begin. Another property owner agreed to allow inspection and City demolition process to begin after removal of materials, and they expressed wishes to sell the property. Demolition (foundation) debris was discussed with determination made that parties who express interest may remove it from property. It was decided that Clausen be contacted to provide dirt where need is determined after demolition. Other properties were identified for potential inclusion in the next demolition project.
CLEAN-UP: Continuance until Tuesday after Thanksgiving for court proceedings for one individual. Review of legal serving in regard to another situation will continue.
NEXT AGENDA:
OATHS OF OFFICE: MAYOR MEYER, COUNCIL MEMBERS RIENSCHE & REEDY
APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEES/PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH GILMORE 697-A, LIC. 5721 (RESOLUTION 2022-5) , EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/WAGES, ETC.
WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP
PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT #22-7 (INCLUDING DETERMINATION OF LOT CORNERS)
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:35 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 6, 2022.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held 7:00 PM, November 1, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche
ABSENT; Council member Sedlacek
OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Andy Carothers, Alan/Donna Sigmon, Devin/Deb Dorn, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Don Schuller
Notice of the Regular meeting 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.
Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the October 18 Public Hearing(s) - (Community Development Agency and Mayor and Council) and the October 18th Regular meeting of Mayor and Council.
Motion (Riensche), second (Verona), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,750.55; Payroll - $3,752,53; Beatrice Daily Sun - $267.58; Constellation Energy - $7.46; Cline-Williams (Redevelopment) - $487.50; Gilmore & Associates (Water Project - Preliminary Engineering) - $6,536.06; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $223.24; One-Call Concepts - $1.98; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory $2,431.00) & ( Demo Roll off - 475.00 ) = $2,906.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,150.00; Win water - $832.45; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $232.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,440.35.
WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Discussion and suggestion by Employee Pike was followed by a motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) and a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the following streets for inclusion in the current water project: Project 1 A- Jefferson Street from Broad Street to Cherry Street, and Irving Street from Jefferson Street to ¼ block east of Grant Street ($203,000); Project 1 B - Irving Street from ¼ block east of Grant Street to A Street ($90,000); Project 2 - 2nd Street from A Street to Wilson Street ($45,000); Project 3 - Jefferson Street from Broad Street to 1st Street ($55,000) and Project 8 - Jefferson Street from 1st Street to 2nd Street ($55,000) . Gilmore & Associates will be notified of the decision.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications for building permits were submitted, but it was noted that Cody Maddox has picked one up for what is believed to be planned construction of rental housing. Mr. & Mrs. Sigmon expressed interest in purchasing property adjacent to their home (recent demolition site), and will be provided by Carothers with contact information of individual believed to have “sales” authority.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Two City-assisted OPAT demolitions essentially completed, and one underway. One City-designated demolition fundamentally completed. A check for $500 was received as a donation to the demolition project from OPAT, and gratitude was expressed by all. Adams recognized City employees Pike and Woutzke for great work on the demolition project sites. It was noted that the City has one house, a large endeavor in line for the next year’s demolition project. Carothers reported the status of his action on demolition concerns.
CLEAN-UP: Carothers reported on current actions: One - court on 15th; one to be served and one delayed until Tim Sedlacek is present due to his contact with an individual with clean-up infractions.
CITY SLOGAN: Riensche shared one slogan/logo input (from employee of Fairbury newspaper), and it met with positive comments from members.
OTHER: General address: Adams raised question about fiber-optic and spoke of a missed broadband opportunity. Schuller shared his experience at board meetings, whereat higher priority was given to northern part of State, but he did urge community interest, contacting influential decision makers, and participation in regard to potential upcoming funding opportunities.
Pike indicated that tires, many on rims, were found at demolition sites, as well as from earlier sources, and attention will be given to upcoming participation in tire amnesty programs.
NEXT AGENDA:
WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND/NEXT STEP
PLANNING & ZONING
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:55 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 15, 2022.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)
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