August 20, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 20, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Jan Morris, 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 an affirmative vote of 4-0 to approve as sent the August 6, 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, (but excluding the one for Gary Neumann - $74.59, and the one for Gene (Radar) Reedy for $864.08): Salaries - $2,426.74; Bank -Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $323.57; Black Hills Energy - $19.64; Concrete Industries - $1,339.20; Constellation Energy - $3.83; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $211.00; Jan Morris (Annual Website Fees Reimb.) - $87.05; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $49.00; Gary Neumann (Reimb. - Municipal Publicity) - $74.59; One-Call Concepts - $2.95; Milton Pike (Reimb) - $46.64; Postmaster - $138.00; Gene (Radar) Reedy - (Reimb. Municipal Publicity - $864.08; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; UHL’s Sporting Goods - $905.00; Windstream - $63.89; Wymore Oil Company - $216.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,826.91. A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and received a vote of Neumann - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Wolf - Yes, and Reedy - Abstain, to approve payment of the Reedy claim for $864.08. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and received a vote of Mewes - Yes, Reedy - Yes, Wolf - Yes, and Neumann - Abstain, to approve the Neumann claim for $74.59.

DEFICIT FUND ISSUES TO ASSURE FISCAL-END COMPLIANCE: A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to transfer $18,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to the Street Fund within Regular Checking. Mayor Meyer authorized cashing Keno CD 260124785 and Keno CD 260124786 for deposit in the Keno Fund within Regular checking. This was followed by a motion by Council member Mewes to transfer $40,000 from Keno Fund of Regular Checking to the General Fund of Regular checking. A motion was then made by Council member Neumann to transfer $40,000 from the General Fund of Regular checking to the Water Fund of Regular Checking. This was seconded by Council member Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote.

REVIEW OFANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: The following was reported.

Tractor Show - (Council member Neumann) - 40 participants, 7 new, 21 participated in the tractor drive.

Car Show - (Council member Reedy) - 107 entries - “largest so far” Costs: Trophies $905.00 (with some possibly to be returned for credit --- Trophy Girl/Djs/Judges/Car Cards - $864.08 -- Bounce House - $148.50 -- Daily Sun Advertising - $207.98? --- KWBE/KUTT - $1,492. (Total - $3,617.56) Entry fees received were $1,480.00, reducing the cost of the event to $2,137.56. This total will be altered by further advertising and portable toilet costs, which -- by suggestion of Wolf, and after discussion by Mayor and Council, it was determined, without objection that the City would pay the total cost for those two expenses instead of splitting them with the Fire Department (Street Dance Event) to leave the Fire Department with improved profit result to use for needed Fire Department regular operation/equipment expense (Reedy will notify them) , and the City (with primary event goal of Municipal Publicity/Community promotion, even with the not yet received invoice for insurance for the Bouncie House ($200), Carousel - $100, and small miscellaneous expense) is within the approved budget of $5,000. The event was described as a well organized and successful event by attendees (Morris, Pike, C. Mewes) and Mayor and Council. This included not only the Car and Tractor Show, but the food (pork sandwiches/chickens (216 sold during event, 20 remaining and sold later by Fire Department, with only three halves not sold.)

Council member Mewes expressed gratitude to the Church for providing electricity for the Carousel when it was found that the switch box in the Park Shelter was non-functional. (Meyer - “It will be fixed - (loop with breaker, box). The Church is to be thanked formally with a letter of appreciation.

Jan Morris reported 60 people visiting the cabin. Neil Van Boning had it running on the ticker at the Beatrice Bank, and it was well advertised on flyer and other event advertising media. Jan mentioned Cabin opening dates for next year; Memorial Day, July 4^th, City Celebration Days. She asked if she might have a key to the cabin so she can make sure it is in “tip-top” shape for showing. No objections were made, and Council member Wolf will get a key to her. Morris suggested the removal and disposal of a badly-soiled mattress at the cabin. Wolf suggested trying to clean it first. Rodent droppings in the cabin indicate a problem that will be addressed. Morris also said she would like to make some “feed-sack” curtains for next year. No objections were made. Members thanked Jan for her service and dedication to the cause. Morris requested Celebration statistics for the website - winners, etc. and Reedy and Neumann agreed to provide her with data for the Car and Tractor Show. Morris also encouraged members to mention the website whenever possible during regular business and special events as it is a valuable resource for generating interest and sharing information with the community.

Reedy noted that visitors to the City for the event were comprised of three different interest groups, those for the Car and Tractor Show, those for food, and others for the dance, a diverse crowd and excellent turnout.

Mewes asked if the picnic tables were again anchored, and Employee Pike reported that it was done. Pike suggested future consideration for padlocks, and Mayor Meyer brought up “throw-away locks.” For now, the current method will continue.

DANGEROUS DOGS: City Attorney Carothers stated that the City dog ordinance needs to be updated (brought in line with State law) - mentioned: micro-chipping, prohibited relocation of a dangerous dog into the community, not breed specific. People could notify City and we would notify Gus (Sheriff) when there is a problem. Carothers will have a draft ready for consideration/review at the next Regular meeting. Council member Mewes reported a dog that was running loose, and Carothers told him that a picture should be taken and dated (for enforcement) when the dog is off his own property.

PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. One outstanding application needs to be approved by the P & Z Commission prior to being addressed by Council

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY ZONING ISSUES: Employee Pike indicated he was contacted (Gary Hosfelt) regarding a zoning issue. He reported that they want to sell half of the property. Previous “vacate” action at the site - streets/plat? was discussed. Carothers will go to the Register of Deeds. Should it still be platted, the matter could be addressed by Administrative Sub-Division. It is necessary, however, for interested/authorized parties to attend the next Regular meeting to clarify intent. Pike will convey the invitation to Mr. Hosfelt.

CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Several properties with mowing issues and demolition debris issues resolved were removed from the current list. One property with remaining demolition debris concerns will be contacted by Reedy. Four properties with mowing and/or garbage issues were added to the list and will receive a courtesy letter.

OTHER:

Employee Pike said Hazel Percival has a grapple that could be used on the City tractor and would sell it for $250. Pike said a hydraulic line would need to be hooked up for it, but it would be helpful for brush removal.

No objections were made to purchasing it.

Jan Morris said Jim Spangler of Gage County Tourism would like to have a Blue Springs display. She indicated she would be willing to work on that at the end of the year (2X3 ft board with historic pictures, current pictures, cabin shots). She also mentioned coverage of the Hardin Barn and the Cemetery. Mayor and Council were receptive to the project and appreciative of her continued community-advancing interest and generous participation.

NEXT AGENDA:

2013-2014 BUDGET HEARING - 7:30 PM
Followed by Regular Business:

DANGEROUS DOGS/ORDINANCE # _____448_______
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES



Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Mewes - No objection.


The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved September 3, 2013.

Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)

City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

August 6, 2013 The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 6, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary, Bill Demuth, Executive Director of NGage. 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 Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Abstain (absent at 7/16 meeting) to approve as sent the July 16, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $4,064.99; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,758.81; Beatrice Concrete - $184.08; Black Hills Energy - $19.65; Constellation Energy - $3.83; Davidson Insurance (Audit Premium) - $544.00; Farmers Cooperative - $15.95; Fly Tech Termite & Pest Control - $150.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $1,151.55; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,336.39; Office Depot - $373.95; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $158.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $206.58; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) -$55.00; Shell - $438.58; T.L. Excavation - (Broad Street Main Project) - $900.00; USA Blue Book - $97.17; Wymore Arbor State - $94.84; Wymore Lumber - $217.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,242.23 . 1% INCREASE IN RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION: In compliance with upcoming Budget requirements, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann, and received a vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes - to approve a 1% increase in restricted funds limitation. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF DEFICIT FUND ISSUES TO ASSURE FISCAL-END COMPLIANCE: Council member Neumann suggested a transfer of $18,000 (Norris Lease funds - 6 mos.) from General Fund within General Checking to the Street/Street Light Fund within Regular Checking. Mayor Meyer suggested transferring $12,000 (“not transferring more than the current need”), at which time Neumann rationalized his initial suggestion as an amount approximately equal to six months of Norris funds which used to alternate between General and Street but upon advisement of accountant (since funds deposited into the Street fund can not be transferred out), has been being deposited into the General Fund. Neumann also suggested cashing Keno CDs #260124785 and #260124786 - $9,037.63 + earned interest, and $7,908.02 + earned interest, and then transferring $35,000 to $40,00 from the Keno Fund within General Checking to the General Fund within General Checking, and then transferring that same amount from the General Fund within General Checking to the Water Fund within General Checking. Mayor and Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, and Wolf provided input. Review will continue at the next Regular meeting. Mayor Meyer also noted that there are funds which could be used to purchase CDs where checking fund levels exceed acceptable limits. PLANS FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Reedy provided copies of the final flyer, and it was praised by members. Reedy will be on the radio on the 16th and the 17th to promote the event. Reedy noted that expenses for advertising and portable toilets will be split between the Fire Department and the City. Wolf noted that he will again man the Bounce House but solicited other volunteers. “One person will still be needed.” It was reported that the Church ladies will clean up the Memorial Hall between food service events. Tractor Show participants will again parade through the Good Samaritan parking lot (2 PM). At approximately 3:30 PM, the event will close. Picnic tables have been requested by the Fire Department, and no objections (though a couple are needed at the Tractor Show) were made as long as when they are returned they are again bolted down by those returning them. (For risk management (per Carothers), Pike has agreed to check that this was done (Monday morning). PLANNING & ZONING: No new business. CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: It was noted that the three properties with “after- a-control-burn” clean-up issues should be resolved this coming Friday. Another burned property will be removed from the list while Carothers follows up with legal processes Pike indicated that he knew of several people who expressed interest in removing debris for the scrap, and that was considered a viable option. October-November could be a timeline for such action. Mayor Meyer asked a property owner in attendance where they were on the clean-up plans of their property. A mobile home was discussed, and if relocation on the property to provide a barrier was an option. Mayor Meyer said he thought it would not be in line with P & Z regulations. Members were in agreement that finishing the fence was the best option, and a letter will be hand-delivered giving the property owner 30-days to rectify the situation, with court action a highly probable City response should compliance not be reached. Courtesy letters for property clean-up/mowing were requested for several property owners, and Pike will talk to one property owner about mowing. Necessary clean-up was determined West of the Church . OTHER: Several members have been contacted about “dangerous dogs.” It will be put on the next agenda. Mayor Meyer asked about the Water Project. Pike gave an activity/plan report, and he indicated he will need to switch out some parts with the supplier, but has most of the pipe needed for the project. He said he will need to fill cracks in the street, and that a more lasting option (2” overlay?) should be pursued next year, as several places in the road are in poor condition. Bill Demuth of NGage gave a brief overview of his responsibilities. “To help create and keep jobs, to support community projects, to educate and promote workforce.” Reedy inquired as to how the Industrial Park was affected by the recent changes. Demuth indicated his belief that businesses won’t leave because of it, nor would potential entries be affected. Pike asked what the City should do to encourage business growth. Demuth said the City needs to have a sound budget and infrastructure, as well as have land that could be available quickly. He said his organization has been looking into possibilities in regard to the Old Armory (Hwy 77). Carothers stressed the importance of not only attracting new business but working with existing businesses. NEXT AGENDA: DEFICIT FUND ISSUES TO ASSURE FISCAL-END COMPLIANCE REVIEW OFANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW DANGEROUS DOGS PLANNING & ZONING CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES Motion to adjourn: 8:55 PM -Wolf - No objection. The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved August 20, 2013. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

July 16, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 16, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer, Council member Wolf
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Lori McAtee, 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, Council member Neumann 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the July 2, 2013 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: Salaries $2,279.02; Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $242.17; Beatrice Concrete - $202.40; Lauby Plumbing & Heating - $235.00; Municipal Supply (Broad Street Water Main Project) - $659.86; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $2,516.00; NE UC Fund - $271.68; One-Call Concepts - $7.35; Wymore Lumber - $138.90; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Postmaster - $112.00; Willet & Carothers - $90.00; Windstream - $63.80; Wymore Arbor State - $115.43; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,988.61 --- (&) --- Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $1,350.37.


MOTION TO APPROVE 1% INCREASE IN RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION: Tabled until next Regular meeting with all members present.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Reedy called for activities support information to be used during his KWBE Celebration Day announcement spot on 8/16/13.


PLANNING & ZONING: A building permit application for Richard Salts (for a fence) which met with 5-0 approval of the Planning & Zoning Commission on 7/15/13 --- was approved within a motion by Council member Mewes second by Reedy, and a 3-0 affirmative vote. A building permit for Rick Allen (for a fence) which met with 5-0 approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission on 7/15/13 --- was approved within the same motion by Council member Mewes, second by Reedy, and a 3-0 affirmative vote. Applicants will be notified of approval and fee. Council member Mewes suggested general P & Z ordinance review for clarification. Bob Widick (P & Z member) cautioned against incidents of “nit-picking.” Connie Mewes (P & Z member) called for consistency of requirements for applicants.

CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Council member Mewes reported that a previously identified local contractor has not been contacted as had been reported by a property owner. Other properties with after-burn material considerations were discussed. Information regarding a contacted contractor with equipment problems was shared to inform members of an existing action plan for removal of debris. Another property with clean-up issues will be addressed further when all members are present.
NEXT AGENDA:
1% INCREASE IN RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION
PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF DEFICIT FUND ISSUES TO ASSURE FISCAL-END COMPLIANCE
FINAL PLANS FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: - 7:55 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved August 6, 2013.


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

July 2, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 2, 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, Connie Mewes, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer 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 Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 18, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,220.24; Salaries - $2,969.09; Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00; Black Hills Energy - $19.83; Constellation Energy - $4.68; Eldon Izer - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $203.58; Norris Public Power - $1,294.55; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $378.84; Tom Wolf (Camera Reimb.) - $73.70; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,993.11; Wymore Oil Company - $214.43; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,962.43.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Chicken barbeque is arranged. Flyer changes are underway. Carousel is confirmed.


SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSE LETTER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR AUGUST STREET DANCE: Discussion, followed by motion by Council member Wolf; second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote to provide a statement of understanding and approval for the Blue Springs Fire Department to have a Special Designated License for the August 17-18 Street Dance.


CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS): Jan Morris will be at the cabin for visitors 7/4/13 - 10AM-3PM. Review continues for possible revision of initial visitation schedule, with possibility of changing dates, times.
Council member Wolf asked if the trench around the cabin is still on the work schedule after completion of the water main project, and Pike confirmed.


PLANNING & ZONING: No pending applications.


CLEAN UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Review continues. One property was added to the clean-up list for monitoring and further discussion at next Regular meeting.


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


PLANNING & ZONING


CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES


Motion to adjourn: -7:55 PM -Reedy - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved July 16, 2013.

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

Meeting Minutes

June 18, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 18, 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, 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 7:32 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 June 4, 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 - $2,337.90; NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - Direct Bank Payment - $211.60; Beatrice Concrete - $501.99; Blue River Area Agency on Aging - $625.00; Circle D Mfg. - $198.00; Lincoln Journal Star/ Lee Newspapers - $93.96; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $28.00; One-Call Concepts - $5.15; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $8.76; Postmaster - $112.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $530.00; Windstream - $65.71; TOTAL CLAIMS - $4,773.07.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Reedy provided information about a “burn-out” trailer. No objections were made, but precautionary
steps will be taken, as fence. Per Reedy, the mud-volleyball event which was an activity planned independent of the City has met with potentially prohibitive factors in reference to alcoholic beverage plans. A special use license would require “organization” setup. Inclusion in Fire Department Special Use License was presented as an option, but was thought by all to be a low-likelihood possibility. Council member Neumann stated his understanding that the individual(s) involved (should the event continue) would be responsible to obtain their own insurance, not the City. Neumann also inquired about changes to the mock-up flyer --- to include cabin opening, the carousel, and changing the header to Blue Springs Celebration.


CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS): No new information. Council member Wolf has not yet received the requested supplemental cost quote from Beatrice Daily Sun. Additionally, re-evaluation of open dates is underway, with the attendance of the next couple openings to be used to determine advisability of subsequent opening dates. Attendance was lower that anticipated (10 individuals) during the Sam Wymore Day cabin opening.


PLANNING & ZONING: Following review, a motion was made by Council Member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the Ronnie Rainey (garage) application for a building permit which was approved 5-0 at the 6/17/13 P & Z Commission meeting. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee.


CLEAN UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Council member Reedy noted that one property where debris remains after a controlled burn is “good to go,” now, and he indicated that, to his understanding, the property owner has contacted a contractor. Regarding another property where a trailer caught fire and clean-up is being pursued, Mayor Meyer and Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, and Wolf were in agreement for City Attorney Carothers to proceed per the details of his 6/17/13 email to the City.


NEXT AGENDA:


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


SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSE LETTER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR AUGUST STREET DANCE


CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS)


PLANNING & ZONING


CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES


Motion to adjourn: - 7:50 PM -Reedy - No objection.

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

Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


 City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

June 4, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 4, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Gladys Cary, Lori McAtee


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 May 21, 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 - $5,789.82; Bank Direct Payment - (941) Internal Revenue Service - $2,139.55; Arbor State - $125.28; Beatrice Concrete - $219.56 & 212.85; ; Blue Springs Cemetery (TX) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (TX) - $2,900.00; Davidson Insurance (Annual Insurance Package) - $12,485.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $273.58; Norris Public Power - $1,320.18; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - (Membership) - $281.00; SENDD - Housing - $99.00; Shell - $358.67; Tractor Supply - $34.99; Wymore Lumber - $58.70; Wymore Oil Company - $360.20; TOTAL CLAIMS: $29,969.76.



ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (Discussion as needed): Insurance package was reviewed, with primary concern clarified. -- Lift Station/Loc. 002 (building and pumps) is covered (with standard $500 deductible in the blanket coverage of $400,800). Payment for Annual Insurance Package ($12,485.00) was included in motion of approval for current claims.



CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Neumann, with support by Mewes, presented for consideration the possibility of including a Carousel Unit to be set up in the park adjacent to Tractor Show activities during the annual celebration (August), and it was favorably received.



CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS): Information (advertising) is not yet available from the Daily Sun (Wolf) . Council member Wolf brought up dampness issues at the cabin, and the need to initiate a drainage system around the cabin to minimize problems. Input was provided by all. Employee Pike will review the situation, with plans in mind to trench around the cabin and set perforated pipe in place to provide south drainage.



PLANNING & ZONING:  No new issues.


MFO FUNDS/$847.24: Determination was made by Mayor and Council to hold the received MFO money in the Fire Fund of General Checking, for application toward hydrant purchases in the Phase II/III Broad Street Water Main Project to be conducted during 2013.



SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: STREET CLOSING REQUEST:  A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to allow for street closing (Cherry Street - at Adam’s, at Izer’s at dead end/North) 8:AM - 10PM - June 7, 8, 9, 2013 for the Softball Tournament.



CLEAN UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Several properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Properties were designated to be posted for mowing, and Pike is again to document mowing events to support lien-attachment at season end. Attention was given to procedural needs following controlled burns by Fire Department, which in the recent case involved the activities of private citizens with the Fire Department, and this included NEASHAP/Fire Training forms. Clarification will be pursued, and necessary paperwork and actions will follow. City Attorney Carothers summarized the procedure in situations where property clean-up is needed at sites where ownership is not clearly established. Topics included suggestions for City representative to attend Sheriff’s sales, explanation of the three-year ride of redemption and treasurer’s tax deeds, and foreclosure to reduce judgment, etc. Though many sub-standard properties were identified for potential arrangements for property inspection/condemnation procedures. and various clean-up options discussed, with Mayor Meyer and Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf each providing input (which was in some cases not in agreement), potential for future address of such properties was left open, and primary focus fell to one property on the current list. City Attorney Carothers will research the status of that property/sheriff sale scheduling, and will contact Lancaster County law enforcement as necessary to try to get an address for the property owner on record.



NEXT AGENDA:


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


CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS)


PLANNING & ZONING


CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES

Motion to adjourn: - 8:40 PM -Neumann - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved June 18, 2013.

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

May 21, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 21, 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, Connie Mewes, Gage County Law Enforcement 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 May 7, 2013 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 - $2,219.14; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (#10) - $338.97; Allied Insurance - $100.00; Beatrice Area Solid Waste - $12.30; Black Hills Energy - $28.28; Constellation Energy - $38.16; One-Call Concepts - $7.75; Nancy Pallas (Met. Dep. Ref/ aft/ Final) - $66.97; Security First Bank - Pike- IRA - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $107.97; Windstream - $70.01; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,044.55.

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (Discussion as needed): Insurance Package not yet received.

CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Reedy will hand out flyers at the upcoming Marysville Car Show.

CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS): Council member Wolf placed initial notice ads in Beatrice Daily Sun and Wymore Arbor State. Notice has/will be placed on Blue Springs, Wymore, Tourism, and Library (Valentinos) websites. Mention will be made by Rhonda Brownawell (SGCPG), Mark Meints (during upcoming parade radio coverage). Council member Reedy will provide Wolf with an additional Daily Sun contact, with object to be discussion for an improved rate on subsequent reminder ads. Laughlin- Hoevet will include notice on their calendar of events, VanBoening on the community calendar. Neumann suggested reminder notice to be made in Arbor State. Reminder newspaper ads will continue under review. Coverage has been provided for “cabin open” dates as follows: Memorial Day - Tom Wolf 10-11AM; Jan Morris 11AM-3PM; June 1^st probably Tom Wolf; July 4^th - Jan Morris, August 17 - Jan Morris, Labor Day - Jan Morris, providing no conflict exists between this and her commitment to a tour activity.

PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications were submitted.

CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Some progress was noted as a result of the mailing of one courtesy letter. One property owner and recipient of a courtesy letter for clean up after a controlled burn will continue under

review. Council member Reedy provided information which clarified that removal of debris can not be conducted until 30 days after the burn. “Lineweber or Beatrice Landfill will not accept until then.” “And a receipt must be provided.” The City Attorney will be contacted for assistance with one clean up project (trailer burned) for which a mailing address is not available, and will be requested to attend the next meeting to provide information. Employee Pike was requested to “post” those properties the City will need to mow again this season. 

NEXT AGENDA:

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (Discussion as needed)

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

CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS)

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES

Motion to adjourn: - 8:13 PM -Wolf - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved June 4, 2013.

Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)

City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)