City of Blue Springs, Nebraska

August 20, 2024 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was held starting at 7 PM, August 20, 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, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT: Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Jodi 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 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept of Rev (10) - $104.84, Payroll: - $2,863.90; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00 - (Park) - Barco Municipal Products - $167.26; Black Hills Energy - 45.51; Fairbury Journal - News - $95.86; Lauby Plumbing - $8.69; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,073.84; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Postmaster (Extra Stamps for Cross Connection Survey Mailing) - $258.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Demo- $3760. 00 /OPAT Reimb.? $420.00 ) - $4,180.00; Visa - $846.82; Windstream - $96.56; Wymore Super Foods - $22.35; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 9,958.63. PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: Determination was made that the easement (20’ general utility easement (Telephone/Electric/Sewer)be completed prior to passage of the Ordinance. Norris (Jerry Ennis) will be contacted to determine if separate easement is required/wanted. PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted): No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers, State Fire Marshal advised that structures may NOT be knocked down before controlled burns. Fire Department Training paperwork will be completed for controlled turn of one structure. A second structure qualifies for controlled burning, but a third does not due to burn hazard in surrounding area (trees, etc.). A property on West lst Street will be the last demolition in the current project. Another project will be initiated after the conclusion of present activities. It was determined advantageous to seek out individuals interested in removing/accepting foundation materials from the demolition activity. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Unlicensed/and-or/ inoperable vehicles continue to be the focus of clean up activities. Court actions are or will be activated. Not only are current situations to be pushed ahead in legal actions, but Adams suggested focus being added (perhaps by Ordinance) to discourage non-residents from initiating vehicle infractions. Letters from Carothers were requested for new infractions. ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.): No new information. Tabled till next Regular meeting. ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE: Moved to the September 3 meeting agenda due to a scheduling conflict for Dean Cole. SEWER LINE (JULIE SCHEIDELER): Situation was discussed by members. Significant cost (main/lift station) was identified, with no developers currently interested or anticipated in the future. So only one property owner would benefit. Carothers advised that the City is under no legal obligation to provide sewer service in this situation. Evaluation could resume in the event the property owner would be willing to take significant/substantial financial responsibility for the project. ENGINEER/STREET SUPT - (JEO?) Motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote designated JEO Consulting Group as City Engineer/Street Superintendent. Sedlacek will contact JEO to formalize designation. (Office Record: Specifics needed: Individual name, License #, Class.) RESOLUTION 2024-3 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2024/MUNICIAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE TO NEBRASKA BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 2024: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Resolution 2024-3 and authorize signatures (Mayor/Clerk) on associated documentation. TEMPS CHARGE TO CITY:(OPAT REASSIGNMENT?): OPAT to reimburse City for Temps/landfill (Blakemore) demolition related charges. - $420. NEXT AGENDA: 2024-2025 BUDGET HEARING (to be conducted prior to the Regular meeting. Regular Meeting: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS BUDGET HEARING CONSIDERATIONS : as - Tax Levy/ Restricted Funds Authority, Budget Approval, Resolution 2024-4 Setting the Property Tax Request PAPA B’S (BORGMAN) VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY, EASEMENT/ORDINANCE #478: PLANNING & ZONING - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS (as submitted) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES ORDINANCE OFFICER (Dogs, etc.) ARBORETUM/ DEAN COLE There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann 7:45 at PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 3, 2024. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)