City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

April 4, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held 7:00 PM, April 4, 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, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Derek Kostal, Curt Hagerman, Deb Dorn, Devin Dorn, EMC Insurance Representatives (Joy/Matt), Carol Hughes 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 March 21, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - 1,940.43; Payroll - $4,112.81; Heather Arena (Meter Deposit Refund) - $49.17; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $516.48; Circle D Mfg. - $150.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $61.38; G.B. Auto Service- $54.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $284.00; NE U.C. Fund - $57.22; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $2.40;O’Reilly Automotive - $64.05; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $222.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,540.82; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,007.84; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,147.60------and authorization for payment to SENDD from CDBG account for Drawdown # 2 - Inv 5-14 (Project 21-HO-36036 - Admin) - $2,692.50, Inv 3-12 (Project #21-HO-36036) --HM -- $12,035.53, and Invoice 1 - (Project 21 - HO-36036) - Lead - $150.00 for a total of $14,878.03 to be released within timeline compliance for Grant program. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : Building Permit 23-1 (Devin Dorn - fence, etc.) was discussed, and the following decision was made as a result of P & Z recommendations and review by Mayor and Council: Motion to approve (Riensche), Second (Neumann) 4-0 affirmative vote. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending issues: (Carothers): 1. Upgrade to $40,00 Thomas Foundation Grant application, with necessary paperwork -- (expected to be approved at the next Thomas Foundation meeting), as related to potential demo cost assist of homes via Lottman demolition bid, and advisement that $10,000 was built into the application for asbestos remediation. 2. No word yet about removal of personal contents at one site 3. Need to get asbestos inspections in place. CLEAN-UP: One property owner is working on cleanup following receipt of a letter allowing 30 days for resolution of problems. Letter sent outlining infractions, requesting resolution within 30 days, and encouraging participation in City Clean Up Day - April 19th. Carothers to draft two more clean-up letters. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE #473: Zito onboard with most City-requested changes wanted. Carothers will work on getting “some language” back, and since the contract is for 25 years, to determine future plans so that the contract does not need to be “re-addressed in a couple years.” BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: Park rules have been included on the website. A portable toilet will be rented again this year (Feit Memorial Park), and will hopefully be in place by April 15th. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK): Schuller provided (email) information from Mark Kuhnke covering Statute 17-567 -(Highways, streets, bridges; maintenance and control), articles 1,2,3,4; 2 - Liability for neglect of duty; 3 - Regulation; 4- Miscellaneous (a copy of which is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review upon request)…. And the following determination was made after it was brought up that the bridge would be inspected later this summer. Pike will contact Lovell Asphalt to determine corrective cost-only at this time. WYMORE-BLUE SPRINGS SHARED BURN SITE: Burn site is open for public use. Leaves, grass may be taken to 1st and G in Wymore until further notice. KENO OPERATIONS: WHICH MAY INCLUDE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, ASSESSMENT OF LATE CHARGES, AND TIMELY REPORTING: Carothers continues with plans to contact and discuss. ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE: Insurance personnel (Joy)- provided an overview of coverage, and called for comments, desired changes, additions, deletions: The following was determined: Members will evaluate coverage of lift station in reference to raising value ($40,000 coverage to 80 or 90). NEXT AGENDA: HJP PEST CONTROL - SEASONAL MOSQUITO PROGRAM APPROVAL/CHECK 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)/LOVELL ESTIMATE 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 7:39 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 18, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)