City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

October 3, 2023 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, October 3, 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: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Steve Borgman, Ronnie Rainey, Verlyn Dodge, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes 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 the minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,390.37; Payroll -$4,112.81; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Fairbury Journal News - $96.10; Postmaster (Certified Letters) - $23.70; DAS State Acctg.- Central Finance (Clerk Training) - $50.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $341.00; NE One-Call Concepts - $9.56; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb/Water Sample) - $29.20; Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $10.67; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $45.66; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,628.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,224.25; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 11,186.32. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): There were no new applications. Rex Adams brought a worrisome situation, and expressed concern that the property owner apply for a building permit and review of safety standards in the situation. Carothers identified City adoption of building code options/conditions/ problems. No decisions were made at this time. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Preparations continue for demolition/burn of project structures. Adams noted that a second Summerfield house is planned in 2024. A structure built in 1857 was discussed with regard to potential salvage planned by owner Many options are being considered. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements: Carothers provided copies of drafted agreements. A few changes, primarily date) were made to the original draft. The closing was changed to November 1. The City will pay the legal fees. Owner is to pay one half of title insurance to acquire a good title). OPAT has $1,000 payment in place with Carothers for occupant upon vacation of property. Owner is to contact Carothers to arrange an appointment whereat both agreements might be signed at the law office. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Determinations were made for letters to be sent as well as discussion with property owners who have come forward with questions about the nature of needed clean-up procedure. Letters already sent and legal actionin places were discussed. BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC.: No new information. EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike: Pike is to continue research to determine best option. Pike will evaluate the situation and come forward with suggestions for determination of the best choice for City use and economics. Council Approval of Keno Lounge Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License for Oct 22 - Cornhole Tournament: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy ), 4-0 affirmative vote to recommend issuance of Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License for October 22 (alternate October 29) for Cornhole Tournament. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITON OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final arrangements. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES BLUE SPRINGS CITY PARK PROJECT 2023, INCLUDING PLANS, MATCH-FUND POSSIBILITIES/IN-KIND DETERMINATIONS, TIMELINES, ETC. EQUIPMENT - (INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR) - Pike 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 October 17 , 2023. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)