City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

August 15, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7:00 PM, August 15, 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, Rex Adams, Employee Mike Pike, Verlyn and Karen Dodge 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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent minutes for the August 1, 2023 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $112.41; Payroll - $2,612.78; Fairbury Journal-News - $48.36; Ryan Holtsclaw - $160.00; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $40.89; League of Nebraska Municipalities (Membership) - $386.00; Norris Public Power - $1,008.93; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $6.78; O’Reilly Automotive - $37.41; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $731.72; Windstream - $89.77; TOTAL CLAIMS: -- $5,290.05. CONTINUED DISCUSSION: SETTING LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET: New valuations will not be available until August 20, 2023. Based on current values/but subject to notification of significant evaluation changes and advisement for change of accountant (Blobaum/Busboom), a motion was made (Sedlacek), seconded (Reedy), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to leave levy at current percentage. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property has been returned to the demolition project list, and designated for consideration of City acquisition ($5,500) {Public Hearing Acquisition plans added to next agenda}. An OPAT initiated contact prompted parties to agree to declare agreement between them void and the occupant to vacate the property. Carothers will prepare the two-party declaration for signatures, and also obtain written consent for asbestos inspection of the premises. Another property is under consideration for addition to the demolition list . CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES-LETTERS SENT BY ATTORNEY: Five letters were designated for clean-up infractions. Follow-up continues on previously drafted letters. (2). Verlyn Dodge expressed interest in development of a new section of town (duplex/new homes), and pursuit of property ownership identification and purchases. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY: REVIEW OF PLANS/RESULTS, FUND TRANSFERS: (Project Total - $55,014) Project initiation is anticipated in October/November. Review will be conducted to evaluate fund totals and determine transfers between departments to finance the undertaking. SEWER/WATER TAP FEES: Discussion resulted in determination for Attorney Carothers to draft documentation (Ordinance # 474) to set the Sewer tap fee at $50, and the Water tap fee at $250.00 (up to 5/8 -3 / 4- / plus actual cost of meter if above). STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN: A data base (quantities/prices) will be established for sign replacement needs (to replace black/white signs - (Midwest - supplier), and caps, posts, as may be required. EQUIPMENT - (REF: INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR, BUSH HOG) - (PIKE): Pike described limitations of City tractor. A suggested price for a replacement unit was estimated: $3,000-$4,000, but with no options currently noted as available. Sedlacek suggested - “skid loader (lease). Prices will be researched and discussion will continue at the next Regular meeting. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS 2023-2024 BUDGET HEARING: LEVY FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET Return to Regular Session: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000 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 (ORDINANCE # 474) STREET SIGNS/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT LIST OF NEEDS/ ACTION PLAN RESOLUTION 2023-1 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2023 TO NEBRASKA BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 2023 There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 5 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)