City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

February 6, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, February 6, 2024, 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, Rex Adams, Verlyn 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 (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,338.38; Payroll - $6,015.76; Black Hills Energy - $77.83; Fairbury Journal-News - $45.02; Johnny’s Welding - $121.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $312.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $322.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,495.61; City of Wymore (Tower/Hydrants) - $1202.47 and $2,267.39; ; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Company - $131.00; Wymore Super Foods - $6.94; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 15, 470.40. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) : No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN: All necessary signatures (Small Estate Affidavit) are in place for City to close on property (after new payoff amounts on judgments are noted) -- on Monday (2/12) or Tuesday 2/13). CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING: No new information. ½% CITY SALES TAX/RESOLUTION 2024-01: Mayor Meyer spoke against “further burden to taxpayers.” Sedlacek spoke of anticipated “increased future cost of running the City.” Reedy noted “less funds from Keno.” After discussion, motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), reading of the resolution, and a 4-0 affirmative vote determined that Resolution 2024-1 for 1% sales tax be put before the qualified electors at the next primary election. VOTING BY WARDS VS. AT-LARGE/RESOLUTION 2024-2: After discussion, motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), reading of the resolution, and a 4-0 affirmative vote determined that Resolution 2024-2 be put before the qualified electors at the General election on November 5, 2024. KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT RENEWAL (EXPIRES 2/16/24): Members discussed renewal of the Lottery Operator Agreement with term lengthened to the standard five years. Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), and a vote of: Sedlacek -Yes, Reedy - Yes, Riensche - No, and Neumann - Yes, approved renewal of agreement for the extended term. CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET (Reedy): Discussion included areas where notification/changes would need to be made to change Broad Street to Chamberlin Avenue: Police, Fire Department, 911, Utilities, Post Office, Court House, questionnaire to Broad Street addressees. Adams suggested contact be made with County/State to determine authority for change. Neumann suggested that the City Park might be a better option for name change. Meyer said he is “not on board” to make a street name change. Benefit and determination of cost were discussed. Reedy will further research the situation. OTHER: a new (blue) softball sign was discussed (OPAT donating funds, and a Tourism grant mentioned as a possibility, and relocation of the existing sign. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - 300 W 2nd St, Lot 38, Jacob Casebeers Addition #006872000, Final/closing or ASBESTOS TESTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CRACK-SEALING SUB-CONTRACTING CHANGE NAME OF BROAD STREET TO CHAMBERLIN /OR/ CITY PARK There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:22 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 20, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)