City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

January 3, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held 7:00 PM, January 3, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman 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), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the December 20, 2022 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,700.48; Payroll - $4,230.29; Beatrice Daily Sun - $93.58; Beatrice Ready Mixed - $188.44; Howell Automotive - $69.11; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $351.00; NE U.C. Fund - $1.23; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $30.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $110.00; Temps Disposable Service (Mandatory ) - $2,509.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Christmas Shut-off broken water line - reimbursable by customer) - $75.00; TOTAL CLAIMS 10,388.13. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Application process underway. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications for consideration. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Adams suggested identification of timeline of Spring projec for information purposes for property owners and project furtherance, including Thomas Grant application schedule, and availability of Schlake demolition equipment, and Adams will make contacts as necessary to acquire this information. CLEAN-UP: Adams provided location and estimated count (no less than 80 conservative) of junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles, semi trailers, campers, etc. within the City, and pros and cons were discussed about need and action preferred/or necessary for eventual elimination of infractions. Discussion determined that a copy of the relevant ordinance be mailed to all addresses, in hopes of increasing awareness/stimulating interest/encouraging action for removal prior to springtime initiation of formal identification/action requests/legal address as may result. Secondary procedure will be discussed with the City Attorney at the next Regular meeting. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2022-6/ REVISION: It was noted that fiber optic project will be complete in approx. 6 months. Contract/Resolution discussion will begin based on changes Carothers deems necessary for the best interest of the City. This will be addressed at the next Regular meeting. Other: Adams provided information about submission for grant funds for the replacement of 38 ($1,400) street signs (A & Broad). Compliance with grant submission has been met, and results will be shared with members as becomes available. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/RESOLUTION 2023-1/ REVISION STREET SIGN GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS, AS AVAILABLE There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 17, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)