City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

August 1, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 PM, August 1, 2023, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Council President Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams. Verlys Dodge, J. Epp Notice of the Hearing/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 (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the July 18, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue (941) - $1,916.46, Payroll - $4,239.95; Arbor Ink (Billing Cards) - $241.63; Blue River Area Agency on Aging (Handi-Van- Annual) - $687.50; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (Neapco Reassigned Donation for Car Show) $250.00 & $950.00 (City Donation - Car Show - Bounce House/Mechanical Bull); Fairbury Journal-News - $29.14; Ryan Holtsclaw (Contract Labor)- 160.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N- July) - $260.92;Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,542.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower + repair materials) - 1,835.37; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,197,97. PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION: SETTING LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET: Evaluations are anticipated to go up (residential market). Carothers advised evaluation/review to keep up on the issue. Debate will continue. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : No new applications for building permits. Due to moving outside of the community, Curt Hagerman gave verbal notice of his resignation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. He will be asked to submit a written resignation for the record. Also: NEW P & Z MEMBER CANDIDATES: The name of Verlys Dodge was submitted for membership. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the acceptance of Verlys Dodge as a new member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Attorney will send another round of letters . Trial for authorization of guardianship anticipated to conclude to move property sale (2 interested parties) forward to enable October-November clean-up (take down/or salvage as proves necessary). One property chosen by Fire Department for controlled burn. Other properties in the demolition projected are under consideration for controlled burns. Carothers will draft letter to one individual regarding request to inspect premises. Verlyn Dodge suggested members consider/evaluate a system of development on adjacent lots beginning with research into ownership identification. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Carothers agreed to take pictures in support of clean-up efforts. Adams will provide pictures also. Letters (by Carothers) will be sent for properties with junked vehicles. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: Adams suggested research into grant possibility and feasibility study of a splash pad on Blue Springs City property (“caters to daycare age children, enhances the community.”) Dean Cole continues to pursue opportunities/grants/areas of interest. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: STUDY OF “LINING” COST : COST CALCULATIONS/ FUND TRANSFERS: Sedlacek provided data: Cost $55,014 to do lining on 5 sections of previously evaluated line (clay pipe), with mobility cost of an additional $500, resulting in a motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote to proceed with the project. SEWER/WATER TAP FEES: Tap fees will be reviewed/discussed further when all members are present. STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT: A list will be made of signs that need to be replaced, as well as determinations of need for brackets, pole, etc. for decisions to be made potentially at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS CONTINUED DISCUSSION: SETTING LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: REVIEW OF PLANS/RESULTS, FUND TRANSFERS SEWER/WATER TAP FEES STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN 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 August 15 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)