City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

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)