City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

May 2, 2023 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held 7:00 PM, May 2, 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, 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 April 18, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - 1,940.45; Payroll - $4,053.34; Beatrice Area Solid Waste - $1,489.50 (Annual); Fairbury Journal-News - $69.75; Municipal Supply - $465.00; NE Dept of Revenue (501N) - $284.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $3.98; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $29.20; Roehr’s Machinery - $85.53: Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Clean-up Day and Mandatory) - $2,836.68; Willet & Carothers - $560.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $832.37; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,749.80. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Discussion focus (Carothers): 1. Thomas Foundation meeting on Friday to determine outcome of City’s demolition grant application. 2. OPAT house difficulty at one property - Furnace (asbestos issues) needs to be removed by breaking through foundation, possibly by City prior to availability of Trac machine (Schlake). Carothers suggested Bockman to Rex Adams (for asbestos abatement). CLEAN-UP: Discussion focus (Carothers): 1. One property targeted for removal of pickup trailers and beds, silver car. Camper on property, blue trailer that looks to be in good shape and licensed not a current concern. Carothers to send follow-up letter. 2. One property looks in worse condition, with infractions including - car without windows, demolition pickup, multiple tires, pickup bed trailer with appliances. Carothers to arrange for District Court trial. 3. One property still has a mini landfill situation, and District Court scheduling will be initiated. In support of that action, Adams will be asked to look at property to more clearly identify other issues, one of which has been identified as a boat that is not on a trailer. 3. One property for which a temporary guardian is in place, and acquisition and speedy clean-up plans are underway, but resisted 4. One property is expected to be available for acquisition (Potential price: $5,500) either by OPAT, or more likely by the City. Confirmation of the sales opportunity will be sought, and a contract will be drafted prior to the next Regular meeting whereat City interest will likely be supported by the scheduling of a public hearing to publish intent of acquisition. If acquired, it is further anticipated that the property will be included in the Fall demolition project. It was noted that after the property is cleared it might be of interest to the school for a parking lot. ZITO MIDWEST CONTRACT/ORDINANCE #473: No new information. Effort to achieve repeatedly attempted contact will continue by Carothers. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. BRIDGE/NORTH SIDE APPROACH (BY CITY PARK)/ESTIMATE: Pike indicated he could contact Gilmore to have them look over deteriorating aspects of the location, as: settling of sewer line, preventing optimal drainage and threatened further by settling of wing wall. General deterioration of the walls was noted. It was discussed (Sedlacek) that the County is to inspect the bridge in August. The Hosfelt Paving estimated for the irregular bridge approach (in the amount of $5,600) will not be activated at this time. Millings have been used (Pike) as a temporary solution. Mayor Meyer and Council members have requested Carothers to do a record search to attempt to determine ownership (County/or/City) of the bridge prior to any further corrective action being taken. Sedlacek will contact individuals who may have information helpful for determination of ownership. INCREASE OF LIFT STATION INSURANCE COVERAGE/PREMIUM: No information yet received from insurance carrier. WATER LINE: MEWES: Further evaluation necessary. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT PROPERTY ACQUISITION DRAFT AND ANTICIPATED SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DECLARE INTENT TO PURCHASE. 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/ DETERMINATION OF BRIDGE OWNERSHIP INCREASE OF LIFT STATION INSURANCE COVERAGE/PREMIUM WATER LINE: MEWES FIRE DEPARTMENT NON-STANDARD USE OF WATER/EQUIPMENT (HALTERMAN) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 16, 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)