City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

March 21, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held 7:00 PM, March 21, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ABSENT: Council member Riensche OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman. Gene Reedy, Dean Cole 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 (Reedy), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the March 7, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $78.48; Payroll - $2,646.25; Black Hills Energy - $33.91; George Bohlmeyer -(Meter Deposit Refund) - $100.00; Fairbury Journal News - $57.97; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (Late Charges) - $69.48; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00: Norris Public Power - $1,097.49; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $663.26; Windstream - $90.00; TOTAL CLAIMS $ $4,906.84, AND FROM Keno Proceeds Account - Papa B’s Keno Lounge - $500.78 and $1,784.96. WATER PROJECT/ALTERNATE FUNDING: No new information. Will be addressed further when options are identified. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending actions/concerns: Two houses pending scheduling for inspection (asbestos). (South of Blue River Pallets). House on West I Street needs consent for asbestos testing and schedule for removal of personal goods. One structure purchased by OPAT. One property may be purchased after guardianship procedures completed/Court approval. Carothers focused on having as many properties as possible within the demolition project in position for asbestos testing on same timeline. Mayor Meyer asked Pike for an update on one property, and Pike reported that the materials, including foundation have been removed and it is ready for “dirt fill”, and Adams indicated that OPAT should be forwarded the bill for the dirt needed at that location. CLEAN-UP: Pending concerns/actions: Letter sent regarding household waste, landfill-like situation, and 30 days were given for resolution, or the matter would be addressed in District Court. Carothers drafted a letter to be sent giving 30 days for removal of household waste and identification/removal of inoperable/unlicensed vehicle(s), and if not resolved the matter would be addressed in District Court. Two properties were discussed in regard to legal actions underway. Hagerman indicated that the nuisance situation that exists and continues growing at one property could be building into a safety issue (near school) where children are often seen walking/riding bikes on the grass) and he suggested “sidewalks.” ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE #473: No input yet from Zito. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: Cole reminded members that time is running out for the identification of needs determined for the City Park and Feit Park, and he asked for plans to be identified by members in order for him to orchestrate grant applications to incorporate in-kind funds/match funds ($2,000) inclusion outside of direct City responsibility. Discussion resulted in the identification of focus: mulch for the City Park, trash receptacles/ possibly benches for the City Park, benches/safety rail for Feit Park. Although a toilet for Feit Park was discussed, determination was made, following suggestion by Cole that it be moved ahead to a future grant application. Reedy asked that particulars from Ordinance #469 be added to the information about parks on the website, as length of stay, charges, and Jan Morris will be asked to add that information on a “noticeable” place on the website. Cole reported that April-May has been identified to be the timeline for the tree survey previously discussed. Sedlacek asked that contact be made with the City insurance carrier to determine the coverage/potential assessment/compensation for hail damages to the “barrel of fun” house at the City Park . BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK): No information yet regarding meeting attendance/or information from Don Schuller. Speed bumps were briefly discussed which would call for drafting an Ordinance. WYMORE-BLUE SPRINGS SHARED BURN SITE: Sedlacek reported that the fence is up, the road halfway built, a sign is to be made, and by the end of the week the site should be useable, but no definite information was released about when the public would be released to use the site. CABIN EAVES (Gene Reedy): Reedy provided an overview of cabin history, and addressed the matter of “removal of eaves” since relocation has removed their practicality, and it is historically in error to have eaves on an 1857 cabin. No objections were raised to prevent removal of the eaves. 51C DELINQUENT FEES - 2 QUARTERS: Since documentation sufficient for the City to submit timely 51C reports to Charitable gaming was not provided by the Lounge, the delinquent fees are to be billed to the Keno Lounge. Carothers is to enter into conversation with Borgman about this, and related Keno concerns, and further discussion will be an agenda topic at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE #473 BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK) WYMORE-BLUE SPRINGS SHARED BURN SITE KENO OPERATIONS: WHICH MAY INCLUDE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, ASSESSMENT OF LATE CHARGES, AND TIMELY REPORTING There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:10 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 4, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)