February 19, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on February 19, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, John Berry

Notice of the meeting/hearing 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 PM, Meyer Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 5, 2013 One & Six Year Public Hearing and Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,965.37; Bank-Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - 391.84; Black Hills Energy - $50.92; Blobaum & Busboom - $3,020.00; League of Nebraska Municipalities (Utilities Section - Workshop) - $35.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $28.00; Postmaster - $112.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Trauernicht, John - (Stump Grind) - $45.00; Windstream - $76.67; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,779.80 .


ANNUAL REVIEW OF KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT/w/ TRANSFER ABOVE $15,000 CONSIDERATIONS -- (Balance 1/31- $42,672.16 , transfer might be: $27,672.16: A motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved transfer of $27,672.16 from the Keno Percentage Checking Account to the Keno Fund within Regular Checking, as well as the purchase of a Keno Fund CD in the same amount from General checking. Both transfers will appear as check drafts within claims of the next Regular meeting. The Keno Accountant will be provided with a copy of these minutes for update of records.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Jan Morris has volunteered to staff the Cabin during the event, and may serve in that capacity on other dates. (Council member Wolf will make necessary “coverage” arrangements for other planned dates for the cabin to be open to the public, as Memorial Day (5/27); Sam Wymore Days (June 1,2), Fourth of July.)


STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD: Considerations continue for a full page ad in the Conference booklet (Black/&/White - $150.00, a strong possibility, with a full page colored ad priced at $250.00 not ejected as an option. The deadline date for prepared copy as determined (Becky Reedy anticipated to work up ad) is July 1^st.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


MFA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, RESOLUTION 2013-2, DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE A motion was made by Council member Wolf and seconded by Neumann to approve Resolution #2013-2, with Brad Robinson as representative and Tom Wolf as alternate. Resolution # 2013-2 was read : (WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities: WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska: WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds: WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, this Board or Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, NE is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brad Robinson shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Tom Wolf shall serve as an alternate representative to such board...) The following vote on the motion to approve and accept Resolution 2013-2 and thereby the Interlocal Agreement was: Mewes - Yes ; Neumann -Yes , Reedy - Yes , Wolf - Yes. It was noted within materials that the previous year’s MFA revenue was used toward the purchase of water hydrants needed within Project 1 of the Broad Street Water Main Project.


RDG GEOSCIENCE & ENGINEERING: Determination of charges for 325 gallons water used for local
Testing: The rate of charge for water used by contractors was established to be: Administrative cost: $5.00 plus $1.90 per thousand gallons used (any gallons up to 1,000 will be charged $1.90), therefore, the billing to be sent to RDG Geoscience will be in the amount of $6.90.




NEXT AGENDA
CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW
STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (Continued review)
PLANNING & ZONING
ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY (April 17,18,19 program) - FORMALIZE DATE
INCOME SURVEY UPDATE (to support grant CDBG, other applications)
CDBG PRE-APPLICATION ARRANGEMENTS

Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM, -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved March 5, 2013.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

February 5, 2013

The Public Hearing of the One-and-Six-Year Plan and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on February 5, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Mewes
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary

Notice of the meeting/hearing 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 PM, Meyer Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the Jan. 15, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $3,217.60; Auto-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,573.96; Black Hills Energy - $48.78; Circle D Mfg. - $10.00; Constellation Energy - $110.29; The Flower Shop - $50.00; Eldon Izer (Telephone) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $94.71; NE. Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $211.08; NE Rural Water Association (Membership) - $125.00; Norris Public Power - $1,358.40; Milton Pike - (Telephone) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins.) - $426.38; Milton Pike - (Alternator Reimb.) - $216.08; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $8.86; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $83.40; Michael Todd & Company - $538.13; Wymore Arbor State - $109.13; Wymore Lumber - $138.10; Wymore Oil Company - $75.05; Wymore Super Foods - $8.54; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,488.49.


  PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE & SIX YEAR STREET PLAN - 7:30PM RESOLUTION #2013-1 )
Request by Mayor Meyer and motion by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote (Neumann - yes; Reedy - yes; Wolf - yes) opened the PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN at 7:32 PM. Mayor Meyer called for comments and questions. No objections were raised nor amendments made to the One & Six Year Plan as prepared.



Other agenda topics were discussed (See below), with conclusive action to follow within reporting of the Regular session.




Following advice of legal counsel, a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann, and an affirmative 3-0 vote closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 PM, followed, in Regular session by a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann to adopt Resolution 2013-1, the reading of the resolution, AND THEN: the Vote: (Council Member Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, Wolf- Yes), to approve and adopt Resolution 2013-1, and thereby accept/approve the One and Six Year Plan.



CABLE TV / FRANCHISE RENEWAL(CAROTHERS): Attorney Carothers provided handouts and gave the overview. Covered by Carothers in presentation: Zito Cable franchise - renewal - 2 years. Action timeline for renewal is 6 months to do formal/informal negotiations. The City may do both. No set procedure is designated by the service provider. Suggested a joint (Wymore-Blue Springs) public hearing for customers to come forward with issues, as pertaining to quality of service/packages available.) Council member Neumann provided background history with present carrier. Council member Wolf told of changes to the community calendar (service provider no longer listing local (Wymore/Blue Springs) events). Carothers noted that Zito sold the fiber-optic programming and purchases programming from Unite. Problems were noted in reception (Carothers); lost signals (Wolf), and with digital boxes (Meyer). List of present subscribers would be helpful in the review process, but not anticipated to be an option. Alternate providers were briefly discussed. Carothers will continue in the review and hearing-scheduling process.



STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (WOLF): Council member Wolf advised members of the State Fire Conference which will be hosted by the Wymore Fire Department (Oct 17-20, - Beatrice Holiday Inn), and at which he will (with Lori Wolf) be handling registration. He encouraged consideration of the City to place an ad in the conference booklet (Full page color ad - $250); and gave other ad prices (all others black-and-white -Full Page - $150; ½ page - $90; ¼ page - $50; 1/8 page - $30). He also asked if it would be a possibility if Becky Reedy could assist with script/artwork should the City decide to proceed with an ad. Council member Neumann asked, “Don’t fire departments do it (take out the ads)? Wolf indicated that ads by businesses and others are also being pursued. He indicated that the cabin, the website, and mention of the annual City Celebration could be covered in any ad taken out (and covered under Municipal Publicity). Wolf indicated that the materials must be provided to Mark Meints (for Priority Printing - doing the booklet at approx. $6 each/500 count) in workable compliance with the July 1^st deadline. Mayor and Council will revisit the topic when all members are present.



PRELIMINARY PLANNING: ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: (August 17, 2013) - City Celebration--
Fire Department Street Dance - Car and Tractor Show) Aspects are anticipated to include Log Cabin open for visitation; BBQ; Bounce House. Council member Neumann suggested reformatting advertising under a heading of CITY CELEBRATION, with a timeline of events included. Event budget was discussed, followed by a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote for $5,000 (Municipal Publicity), which was in keeping with past determination, though not previously fully used.



PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


NEXT AGENDA

ANNUAL REVIEW OF KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT/
w/ TRANSFER ABOVE $15,000 CONSIDERATIONS


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY)
FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW


STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD


PLANNING & ZONING


MFA (potential considerations)


Motion to adjourn: 8:27PM, -Neumann - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved February 19, 2013.




Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
(& 1 & 6 Year Plan) (& 1 & Six Year Plan)

January 15, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 15, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes


Notice of the meeting/hearing 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.



At 7:30 PM, Council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the Jan. 2, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,978.78; Auto-Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $219.97; Gage County Clerk - $171.83; Gilmore & Associates (1&6) - $272.00; Municipal Supply - $72.88; NE Dept. of Rev. (51C) - $1,831.00; NE UC Fund -$21.98; One-Call Concepts - $4.05; Postmaster - $156.00; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $68.65; Wymore Lumber - $7.78; TOTAL CLAIMS - $4,859.92.



PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.



NEXT AGENDA:
7:30 PM - FEBRUARY 5 - PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE ONE & SIX YEAR PLAN
Followed by Regular Session:


PRELIMINARY PLANNING:

ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW

PLANNING & ZONING




Motion to adjourn: 7:34 PM, -Mewes - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved February 5, 2013.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

January 2, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 2, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Mike Pike

Notice of the meeting/hearing 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the Dec. 18, 2012 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Auto-Bank - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,723.54; Salaries - $2,566.66; Arbor State - $113.74; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $3,433.35; Constellation Energy - $53.76; Gilmore & Associates (NBCS/Lane Miles) - $96.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept of Rev. (941N) - $191.50; NDHHS - (Phase 2 - Broad Street Main Project) - $400.00; NDHHS - (Additional Review Fee - Phase 1 - Broad Street Main Project) - $35.11; NE Pub. Health Environ. Lab. - $14.00; Norris Public Power - $1,293.74; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) -$25.00; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $549.30; Wymore Oil Company - $369.84; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 11,351.92.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.


DESIGNATE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR: ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: Determination was made to schedule the Public Hearing for the One and Six Year Plan for during the first Regular meeting in February 2013 (2/5/13). Publication and posting to meet requirements will follow.


NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING

Motion to adjourn: 7:40 PM, -Neumann - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved January 15, 2013.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

December 18, 2012

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 18, 2012, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Mike Pike, Eldon Izer, Connie Mewes, Officer Welch

Notice of the meeting/hearing 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the Dec. 4, 2012 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,860.88; Auto-Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (#10) - $266.73; Behrens Meat Plant - $160.00; Black Hills Energy - $33.09; Circle D Mfg. - $10.00; Office Depot - $294.95; One-Call Concepts - $6.25; Postmaster - $154.00; Dalerie Parde (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $24.34; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $779.73; Windstream - $74.22; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,719.19.


ANNUAL EMPLOYEE REVIEW: INCREASES, BENEFITS: Council member Neumann provided calculations for a 1.7% across the board rate increase for employee wages, which took into consideration cost of living and Social Security and Medicare payments for employees (made by City contribution). Mayor Meyer suggested a 2% increase. Variables were offered. Deliberation followed, resulting in a motion by Council member Reedy, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote for an across the board 2% payroll increase and determination for office closing for the ten standardized holidays. The Clerk may take the time off, or work at home or at the office. All rates and continuing benefits as covered in the motion are included below:

STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$19.08- hourly.

Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.

Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT

Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas

48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank



CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $802.94 monthly salary.

Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas

PART-TIME HELP:
Eldon Izer - $11.33 hourly. 10 paid holidays - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Linda Hohensee -$9.27 hour

MISC. PART-TIME HELP: Wage set by Council as per circumstance

DESIGNATION OF DATE FOR FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR: Since the next Regular meeting date falls on New Year’s Day, Mayor and Council re-scheduled it for Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
PLANNING & ZONING: No New applications



CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING VEHICLES, BUILDINGS, AND OTHER: Mayor and Council discussed properties on the current clean-up list. Two properties were noted to have improved conditions. Due to the season, Mayor and Council made the determination to temporarily suspend aggressive clean-up efforts.  NEXT AGENDA:

PLANNING & ZONING

DESIGNATE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR: ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN


Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM, -Mewes - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved January 2, 2013.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)-
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

December 4, 2012

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 4, 2012, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf

ABSENT:


OTHER ATTENDEES: Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, John Berry, Officer Spencer Behrens

Notice of the meeting/hearing 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the Nov. 20, 2012 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $ 5,424.83; Auto-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,635.65; Bob Allen Tree Service - $62.00; Beatrice Concrete - $418.00; Circle D Mfg. - $37.35; Constellation Energy - $16.40; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $3,986.14; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $261.50; Norris Public Power - $1,265.78; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Milton Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $70.00; Wymore Arbor State - $82.01; Wymore Lumber - $468.55; Wymore Oil Company - $64.67; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14,304.26.



OATH OF OFFICE: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NEUMANN, WOLF: The Oath(s) of Office were administered and witnessed for Council members Neumann (Ward I) and Wolf (Ward II).



ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, COMMITTEES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:


A motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy, and a 3-Affirmative, 1 Abstain - Wolf, vote designated: President of the Council --- Wolf.


A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and approved in a 4-0 vote to designate Council member Neumann to continue as temporary clerk.


A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and approved in a 4-0 vote for Committee Membership as follows:


(Water System) - Reedy and Neumann(Sewer Lagoon) - Wolf and Mewes
(Streets and Alleys) - Wolf and Neumann
(City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes
(Keno) - Reedy and Mewes
(Finance) - Wolf and Neumann;


A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to designate the following:


CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
CITY ENGINEER: Rick Bogus of Gilmore & Associates
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum

Council member Wolf suggested a need for more deliberation regarding employee increases and benefits -until the Next meeting. Remaining members agreed.

ASSESSMENT/RE-DETERMINATION: PREVIOUS FIRE HYDRANT PURCHASES ($2,568.12):
A motion by Council member Neumann, second by Wolf, and 4-0 affirmative vote transferred $2,568.12 from the Fire Fund within General Checking to the General Fund within General Checking; followed by a motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote to transfer the same amount from the General Fund within General Checking to the Water Fund within General Checking, with both transfers being made to reassign 2011 and 2012 - (to date) MFO funds to the purchase of fire hydrants previously purchased and expense-coded from the Water Fund.



ONE & SIX YEAR PLAN WORKUP DATA (JOHN BERRY): John Berry addressed members to solicit input for the workup data. He noted that in the absence of awarded CDBG grant for the timeline of the upcoming One Year Plan, that it be designated “maintenance” (as armor coating) since it is to be “what you are actually going to do.” Previously selected streets (for paving) would continue on the Six Year Plan. He also noted that a new survey will be needed for a new application for CDBG funds, and requested that materials as requested and received by Council member Wolf, and which are described as having “additional information for a successful bid process” be mailed to him. Berry also indicated his plans to meet with Employee Pike to work on information needed to initiate Project Two of the Broad Street Main Project.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.



CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING VEHICLES, BUILDINGS, AND OTHER:

Reedy provided the report on recent asbestos testing, and which identified three properties as having “no asbestos,” and therefore may be acted upon, and one “with asbestos” which will not proceed to the next step of demolition/disposal. Reedy will meet with one property owner to get the project going. Electrical issues continue under evaluation at the same property. One property on the current list was noted to “be worse than before.” Employee Pike reported that he had spoken to the property owner who indicated, “steel was being cut up and removed now and in the next few days.” No progress was noted on another property, but no action was designated. No new information was available for another property, and review will continue. An effort will be made to get the mailing address for a property added to the list so that contact can be made in regard to a sub-standard structure(s). Another property was added to the list, and a courtesy letter was designated for clean-up, in particular the backyard area.


NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL EMPLOYEE REVIEW: INCREASES, BENEFITS

DESIGNATION OF DATE FOR FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING VEHICLES, BUILDINGS, AND OTHER


Motion to adjourn: 8:14 PM, -Mewes - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved Dec. 18, 2012.




Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) --
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

November 20, 2012

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 20, 2012, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:

OTHER ATTENDEES: Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary

Notice of the meeting/hearing 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. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the Nov. 6, 2012 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries -$1,884.33; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $446.48; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency - $1,489.50; Beatrice Concrete - $341.30; Black Hills Energy - $23.10; Great Plains One-Call - $3.03: Charles K. Mayhew (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $96.10; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $43.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $34.70; Postmaster - $129.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Security First Bank - (Cds ) - $23,000.00; Eldon Whitehead (Hall Rent Ref.) - $20.00; Windstream -$75.14; TOTAL CLAIMS: $27,640.68.


PLANNING & ZONING: No pending applications.


MFO MONEY: $847.24 -- DESIGNATION OF FUNDS: Determination was made to keep the funds in the Fire Fund. Review was activated (Council members Neumann/Wolf) to track past hydrant purchases to determine if reassignment of expenses is in order.


CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING VEHICLES, BUILDINGS, AND OTHER: Information was provided by Mayor Meyer and Council members Reedy and Wolf, and Employee Pike regarding the recent inspection of sub-standard buildings within the planned demolition/debris removal program. Asbestos was determined in one sample, but not in three others. Demolition/debris removal may begin for the three. A letter was determined for one property owner with sub-standard structure issues, with recommendations for removal, or at the very least “boarding up windows.”

NEXT AGENDA: OATH OF OFFICE: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NEUMANN, WOLF
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, COMMITTEES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
ONE & SIX YEAR PLAN WORKUP DATA (JOHN BERRY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING VEHICLES, BUILDINGS, AND OTHER


Motion to adjourn: 7:58 PM, - Mewes- No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved Dec. 4, 2012.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)