Thursday, December 19, 2013
December 3, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 3, 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 Andrew Carothers
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 November 19, 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: $5,841.23; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,158.68; Beatrice Concrete - $524.86; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply (Broad Street Main Project / from Fire Fund (Hydrants- MFO) - 5,455.40; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $271.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $49.00; Norris Public Power - $1,339.14; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $500.00; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $6.01; Postmaster - $112.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $134.00; Wymore Oil Company - $245.66; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,722.56.
ANNUAL DISIGNATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Determination of committee memberships was made by motion of Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote for the following:
(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;
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE # 449: Attorney Carothers informed members that nothing prohibits City from requesting a franchise fee. It is not known if Black Hills Energy pays a franchise fee to any other community served, but Carothers will research that aspect (Adams, NE. - a possibility for further information). He noted, “Rate regulations used to be approved by the City, but now are regulated by Public Service Commission.” He will contact the League to assist with information gathering, and will get in touch with Black Hills Energy to propose possibility of a franchise fee, possibly a “flat yearly fee to the City.”--- (Franchise was approved 2/7/89 - for 25 years).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Employee Pike asked where arrangements were in regard to a legal clean- up issue. Carothers indicated that the hearing should be in January/February. After the hearing, cleanup can be conducted by the City, followed by certification of cost with District Court (before the case is closed) for judgment /lien (good for 10 years) .
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): Council member Reedy reported that VanLaningham is now open to scheduling an estimate for repairs. He will contact Wolf, and correlation will be made between parties to set the date.
MFA/MFO: No information yet available.
Other:
Members reviewed information from Randy Hellbusch of Nebraska Rural Water Association. Hellbusch conducted a Water Rate Study on 12/2/13, and suggested a Basic Rate of 16.50, and a price of $1.50 per thousand gallons. It will be placed on the next agenda. Carothers will prepare draft of Ordinance #450 for potential approval. Along with the new prices, the Ordinance will set an effective date.
Council member Reedy requested information from Carothers about the status of a “dangerous dog” incident. Further consideration will be given.
Pike reported the need for new electrical fixtures/work in the shop area. T8 and T5 lights were discussed, with possible cost $300-400 X 4 needed. Reedy suggested that Mike “shop around” (Beatrice) (Plymouth - mentioned by Neumann) for the best price for product and service provider. Mayor Meyer and Employee Pike will make contacts.
Pike familiarized members with “backflow prevention” measures intended at the Elevator. Check-valve cost would be approximately $1,300, if needed, but because of the distance of the water source from the tank, and elimination of backflow potential, it becomes necessary to check with the State as to specific needs for the situation. Pike will continue in joint efforts with the elevator to establish responsibility for device installation (if it is required by State).
NEXT AGENDA:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WAGES, MISC. DESIGNATIONS
WATER RATE INCREASE/ORDINANCE #450
MFA/MFO
ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN - WORK-UP
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
HOLIDAY TREATS PROVIDED
Motion to adjourn: 8:13 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved December 17 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, November 21, 2013
November 19, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, 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, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 5, 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 - $2,404.85; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. Revenue - Sales Tax $329.69; Beatrice, City of (BASWA) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Concrete - $105.91; Black Hills Energy - $23.27; Constellation Energy - $17.65; Municipal Supply - $387.89; One-Call Concepts - $2.20; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $159.12; Willet & Carothers - $720.00; Windstream - $70.33; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 5,765.41.
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW: (To offset 9% increase in monthly fee from Wymore,And 9% increase in per gallon water increase from Wymore): Per suggestion by Attorney Carothers, and agreement of members --- Randy Hellbusch of Nebraska Rural Water Association will be contacted to do a municipal water study.
AMENDMENT TO WYMORE WATER SALE AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Mayoral signature on the amended Wymore Water Sale Agreement.
COUNCIL CHALLENGE (WOLF): Council member Wolf solicited participation in the Gage County Sheriff’s program (-Christmas - Shop With A Cop) for Prostate Cancer Month. Terms of participation: November and December - $1.00 a day for not shaving = $61.00 payment per participant. Those enlisted will be: Gage County Law Enforcement (16); Blue Springs Council members, Wolf, Radar, Neumann, Blue Springs City Attorney Carothers, and possibly Mayor Meyer. Dale Crawford (Wymore Arbor State) will be informed in case the paper would like to run an article about the event.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL: Materials were provided to members to enable them to follow the progress between Black Hills Energy and City Attorney Carothers as they work to reach a final draft for 25-year franchise renewal. The Ordinance (#449) is anticipated to be available for review and potential approval during one of the December 2013 Regular council meetings. A franchise fee (Black Hills use of right-of-way) is a consideration that will be reviewed.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new information available.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property owner was removed from the current clean-up list due to resolution of issues.
OTHER:
City Attorney Carothers will review legal actions taken in reference to a recent “dangerous dog” situation.
Mayor Meyer requested that new flags be purchased.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL DISIGNATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE # ___449_____
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
MFA/MFO
Upcoming Agenda Items:
December 17 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WAGES
MFA/MFO (cont.)
Motion to adjourn: 8:05 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved December 3 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, 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, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 5, 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 - $2,404.85; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. Revenue - Sales Tax $329.69; Beatrice, City of (BASWA) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Concrete - $105.91; Black Hills Energy - $23.27; Constellation Energy - $17.65; Municipal Supply - $387.89; One-Call Concepts - $2.20; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $159.12; Willet & Carothers - $720.00; Windstream - $70.33; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 5,765.41.
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW: (To offset 9% increase in monthly fee from Wymore,And 9% increase in per gallon water increase from Wymore): Per suggestion by Attorney Carothers, and agreement of members --- Randy Hellbusch of Nebraska Rural Water Association will be contacted to do a municipal water study.
AMENDMENT TO WYMORE WATER SALE AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Mayoral signature on the amended Wymore Water Sale Agreement.
COUNCIL CHALLENGE (WOLF): Council member Wolf solicited participation in the Gage County Sheriff’s program (-Christmas - Shop With A Cop) for Prostate Cancer Month. Terms of participation: November and December - $1.00 a day for not shaving = $61.00 payment per participant. Those enlisted will be: Gage County Law Enforcement (16); Blue Springs Council members, Wolf, Radar, Neumann, Blue Springs City Attorney Carothers, and possibly Mayor Meyer. Dale Crawford (Wymore Arbor State) will be informed in case the paper would like to run an article about the event.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL: Materials were provided to members to enable them to follow the progress between Black Hills Energy and City Attorney Carothers as they work to reach a final draft for 25-year franchise renewal. The Ordinance (#449) is anticipated to be available for review and potential approval during one of the December 2013 Regular council meetings. A franchise fee (Black Hills use of right-of-way) is a consideration that will be reviewed.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new information available.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property owner was removed from the current clean-up list due to resolution of issues.
OTHER:
City Attorney Carothers will review legal actions taken in reference to a recent “dangerous dog” situation.
Mayor Meyer requested that new flags be purchased.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL DISIGNATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE # ___449_____
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
MFA/MFO
Upcoming Agenda Items:
December 17 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WAGES
MFA/MFO (cont.)
Motion to adjourn: 8:05 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved December 3 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, November 8, 2013
November 5, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 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, Ashley Calkin
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 October 15, 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: Salaries - $3,995.74; Direct-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,803.70; Black Hills Energy - $19.99; Constellation Energy - $4.87; DHHS Division of Public Health - $115.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel.) - $5.00; Rolanea Kucera (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $51.89; Municipal Supply - $60.66; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $212.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,288.25; Milton Pike (Tel.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins.) - $500.00; Postmaster - $158.00; Katherine A. Roche- (Reimb. 2013 W-2/W-3 Software) - $39.00; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $449.36; T. L. Excavation LLC - $1,520.00; Wymore Arbor State - $88.09; Wymore Lumber - $76.01; Wymore Oil Company - $171.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,654.64.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No bid yet received for interior work. Reedy will follow up with service provider. Employee Pike noted that water from the roof during a heavy rain makes it advisable to continue with previous plans to put drainage line around the cabin. Council member Wolf provided information from the Homestead National Monument in reference to procedure taken by them to protect their cabin from water damage (French drain). Reedy suggested a U-shaped drain system - (4” pipe - perforated- north, east, west) draining to the south. Pike suggested a different layout (north side - run west). Members were in agreement for Pike to proceed, and review will follow to determine if that action proves sufficient.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property remains under review on the clean-up list. A certified letter has already been sent, which resulted in a dumpster on site for removal of garbage bags, etc., but it appears to be at a standstill with approximately half of the bags remaining. City Attorney Carothers will be advised of the situation, and requested to initiate legal action.
Other:
Ashley Calkin reported a “dangerous dog” and “barking dogs” (3 days running - up till 3AM) in her neighborhood. - 1 English Bulldog, 2 Pit bulls - all aggressive/mean/barking. One of the pit bulls (for which there is already legal action being taken and an upcoming court date due to aggressive behavior (against officer, and others placed in jeopardy). Calkin told that the owners are moving a half block away, and where the yard is not fenced (but kennel materials noticed on property). City Attorney will be asked for a report of known information.
Council member Wolf reported a “leaning stop sign” and Pike will take care of it.
Norris Public Power will be notified about a light out (east side of bridge).
Pike noted that he has contacted Windstream about removal of a post on corner, because it creates an undesirable situation.
Wolf asked how equipment was running.Pike reported, “tired, but running.”
NEXT AGENDA:
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 19, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) -- City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 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, Ashley Calkin
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 October 15, 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: Salaries - $3,995.74; Direct-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,803.70; Black Hills Energy - $19.99; Constellation Energy - $4.87; DHHS Division of Public Health - $115.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel.) - $5.00; Rolanea Kucera (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $51.89; Municipal Supply - $60.66; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $212.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,288.25; Milton Pike (Tel.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins.) - $500.00; Postmaster - $158.00; Katherine A. Roche- (Reimb. 2013 W-2/W-3 Software) - $39.00; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $449.36; T. L. Excavation LLC - $1,520.00; Wymore Arbor State - $88.09; Wymore Lumber - $76.01; Wymore Oil Company - $171.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,654.64.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No bid yet received for interior work. Reedy will follow up with service provider. Employee Pike noted that water from the roof during a heavy rain makes it advisable to continue with previous plans to put drainage line around the cabin. Council member Wolf provided information from the Homestead National Monument in reference to procedure taken by them to protect their cabin from water damage (French drain). Reedy suggested a U-shaped drain system - (4” pipe - perforated- north, east, west) draining to the south. Pike suggested a different layout (north side - run west). Members were in agreement for Pike to proceed, and review will follow to determine if that action proves sufficient.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property remains under review on the clean-up list. A certified letter has already been sent, which resulted in a dumpster on site for removal of garbage bags, etc., but it appears to be at a standstill with approximately half of the bags remaining. City Attorney Carothers will be advised of the situation, and requested to initiate legal action.
Other:
Ashley Calkin reported a “dangerous dog” and “barking dogs” (3 days running - up till 3AM) in her neighborhood. - 1 English Bulldog, 2 Pit bulls - all aggressive/mean/barking. One of the pit bulls (for which there is already legal action being taken and an upcoming court date due to aggressive behavior (against officer, and others placed in jeopardy). Calkin told that the owners are moving a half block away, and where the yard is not fenced (but kennel materials noticed on property). City Attorney will be asked for a report of known information.
Council member Wolf reported a “leaning stop sign” and Pike will take care of it.
Norris Public Power will be notified about a light out (east side of bridge).
Pike noted that he has contacted Windstream about removal of a post on corner, because it creates an undesirable situation.
Wolf asked how equipment was running.Pike reported, “tired, but running.”
NEXT AGENDA:
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 19, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) -- City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
October 15, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee 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 October 1, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $2,523.35; Bank-Direct Sales Tax Payment - $239.27; Arbor Ink - $131.53; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $22.03; Morris Used Cars - $45.00; Municipal Supply - $1,557.81 & $1,193.03; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,535.00; NE UC Fund - $189.72; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.10; Katherine A. Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $6.11; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $18.49; Windstream - $64.81; Wymore, City of - $400.00; Wymore Lumber - $80.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,063.01.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED): Council member Wolf reported that he is of the understanding that materials have been given (Redfield) to Attorney Carothers for processing. Topic will be returned to the agenda as requested.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (BERM/INTERIOR REPAIRS: Employee Pike reported that a trench has been cut to divert water flow away from cabin. Bid for interior work (VanLaningham) not yet received (Reedy will follow up.)
BRUSH PILE (MEWES): Members discussed the brush pile, a problem in itself, as well as reports of “skunk, opossum” and the wildlife encouraging a local dog to bark . The site of the brush pile (on City property, put there by a property owner, and near a milo field) makes prompt clearance difficult. It is anticipated that the situation can be rectified after milo harvest (approx. month). Pike will take measurements tomorrow to determine location of sewer line (which would be affected in a burn situation).
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. The remaining property is anticipated to be corrected within days. Review will continue to assure satisfactory completion of clean-up activity.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 5, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee 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 October 1, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $2,523.35; Bank-Direct Sales Tax Payment - $239.27; Arbor Ink - $131.53; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $22.03; Morris Used Cars - $45.00; Municipal Supply - $1,557.81 & $1,193.03; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,535.00; NE UC Fund - $189.72; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.10; Katherine A. Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $6.11; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $18.49; Windstream - $64.81; Wymore, City of - $400.00; Wymore Lumber - $80.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,063.01.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED): Council member Wolf reported that he is of the understanding that materials have been given (Redfield) to Attorney Carothers for processing. Topic will be returned to the agenda as requested.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (BERM/INTERIOR REPAIRS: Employee Pike reported that a trench has been cut to divert water flow away from cabin. Bid for interior work (VanLaningham) not yet received (Reedy will follow up.)
BRUSH PILE (MEWES): Members discussed the brush pile, a problem in itself, as well as reports of “skunk, opossum” and the wildlife encouraging a local dog to bark . The site of the brush pile (on City property, put there by a property owner, and near a milo field) makes prompt clearance difficult. It is anticipated that the situation can be rectified after milo harvest (approx. month). Pike will take measurements tomorrow to determine location of sewer line (which would be affected in a burn situation).
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. The remaining property is anticipated to be corrected within days. Review will continue to assure satisfactory completion of clean-up activity.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 5, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 17, 2013
October 1, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 1, 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, Officer Sharp (reported accident involving a juvenile driver on 4-wheeler and a car)
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 Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 17, 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 - $2,982.63; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,642.34; Beatrice Concrete - $103.59; Black Hills Energy - $19.64; Constellation Energy - $3.81; Eldon Izer (Tel.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $354.56; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $188.58; NE Dept. of Roads (Project ELEC - 77-1 (1027) - $13,045.61; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $66.00; Norris Public Power - $1,361.11; Milton Pike (Tel.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $500.00; Postmaster - $112.00; Gene (Radar) Reedy (Municipal Publicity Reimb.) - $13.26; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $6.11; Security First (Pike - IRA) $55.00; Shell - $675.50; Tractor Supply - $77.97; Wymore Arbor State - $253.80; Wymore, City of (Tower/Indiv) - $5,899.65; Wymore Oil Company - $479.54; TOTAL CLAIMS: $27,870.70.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED): No new business. PLANNING & ZONING: No applications pending.
CABIN: (Repairs/Opening Dates, Misc.) (Radar): Council member Reedy addressed several areas: 1. Timeline for berm/ ground work around cabin to stop water damage. 2. Tile around cabin as secondary deterrent. 3. Interior repairs (VanLaningham to prepare estimate (week+) It was noted (Pike) that Berry (representative of Gilmore - City Engineer) advised against tile around the cabin but agreed with reverting water flow with a berm. Employee Pike (presently committed to the Broad Street Water Main Project) will look into the situation further. Information/timeline might be available at the next Regular meeting.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Employee Pike agreed to contact one property owner about “tall weeds.” A certified letter will be sent to one property owner regarding removal of garbage.
NEXT AGENDA:
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (BERM/INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved October 15, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 1, 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, Officer Sharp (reported accident involving a juvenile driver on 4-wheeler and a car)
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 Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 17, 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 - $2,982.63; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,642.34; Beatrice Concrete - $103.59; Black Hills Energy - $19.64; Constellation Energy - $3.81; Eldon Izer (Tel.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $354.56; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $188.58; NE Dept. of Roads (Project ELEC - 77-1 (1027) - $13,045.61; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $66.00; Norris Public Power - $1,361.11; Milton Pike (Tel.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $500.00; Postmaster - $112.00; Gene (Radar) Reedy (Municipal Publicity Reimb.) - $13.26; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $6.11; Security First (Pike - IRA) $55.00; Shell - $675.50; Tractor Supply - $77.97; Wymore Arbor State - $253.80; Wymore, City of (Tower/Indiv) - $5,899.65; Wymore Oil Company - $479.54; TOTAL CLAIMS: $27,870.70.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED): No new business. PLANNING & ZONING: No applications pending.
CABIN: (Repairs/Opening Dates, Misc.) (Radar): Council member Reedy addressed several areas: 1. Timeline for berm/ ground work around cabin to stop water damage. 2. Tile around cabin as secondary deterrent. 3. Interior repairs (VanLaningham to prepare estimate (week+) It was noted (Pike) that Berry (representative of Gilmore - City Engineer) advised against tile around the cabin but agreed with reverting water flow with a berm. Employee Pike (presently committed to the Broad Street Water Main Project) will look into the situation further. Information/timeline might be available at the next Regular meeting.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Employee Pike agreed to contact one property owner about “tall weeds.” A certified letter will be sent to one property owner regarding removal of garbage.
NEXT AGENDA:
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (BERM/INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved October 15, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
September 17, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on September 17, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Bill Demuth ( NGage), Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary, Bob Widick
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 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 3, 2013 --2013- 2014 Budget Hearing/Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $2,053.59; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $247.81; Beatrice Concrete - $89.91 & $211.05; Beatrice Daily Sun - (Municipal Publicity ) - $211.80; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (Municipal Publicity Reimb.) - $220.00; Chris Elder (Meter Deposit Ref.) - $60.12; Lyle Jurgens (Municipal Publicity) - $100.00; KUTT (Municipal Publicity) - $988.00; KWBE (Municipal Publicity) - $504.00; Office Depot - $89.98; One-Call Concepts - $3.35; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware (Municipal Publicity) - $148.50; Windstream - $74.63; Wymore Lumber - $136.52; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,194.26.
NGAGE MEMBERSHIP: ($1,000 yearly - 3-year commitment): Summary of comments: (Wolf//Neumann) -- Members may vote for Board of Directors. Remaining benefits of program available without membership. (Mewes) - Armory building (as discussed before as a potential site of growth) is outside City limits. (Demuth) - Feel free to communicate with me whether a member or not. (Reedy) Will make self available to meet with Demuth in a month for evaluation of growth potential sites in community. At this time, it was decided not to become a member of the organization.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED): No new information available. Review continues between City Attorney and church representative(s).
PLANNING & ZONING: Following the September 16, 2013- - 3-0 approval of the porch application for building permit for Larry Helzer, the Council approved the application within a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Wolf, and a 4-0 affirmative vote. The applicant will be notified of approval and fee. Connie Mewes stated preference for “clearer” future applications. Members, Widick, and C. Mewes agreed that on-site review as necessary for clarification before P & Z meetings (done in the past, and to continue) is helpful in unclear situations.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property was removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issue. A certified letter was determined for one property. Employee Pike will be asked to discuss the remaining clean-up issue of another property owner.
NEXT AGENDA:
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: 8:05 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved October 1, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) -- City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Sunday, September 22, 2013
September 3, 2013
The 2013-2014 Budget Public Hearing and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on September 3, 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, Jennifer Busboom (Blobaum/Busboom), Bill Demuth( NGage), Shelby Temps (Temps Disposal) , Kevin Redfield and Jerry Hosfelt (River of Life Church), Bob Widick, 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 20, 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 - $3,009.07; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service -(941) - $2,195.09; Blobaum/Busboom - $1,060.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply $2,012.83 & $90.00; NE Dept of Revenue (501N) - $273.58; NE Dept. of Revenue - Waste Reduction/Recycling - (#94) - $25.00; Norris Public Power - $1,370.51; Outdoor Power Pros - $531.68; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb. - Grapple) - $200.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins. Comp.) - $500.00; Milton Pike - (Reimb/Parts) - $24.00; Postmaster - $112.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $471.48; Wymore Arbor State - $346.29; Wymore Super Foods - $19.43; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,325.96.
At 7:35PM, Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the 2013-2014 Budget Hearing. The motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes and received a 4-0 affirmative vote. Mayor Meyer called for comments and questions from Council and others in attendance and turned summarization over to Jennifer Busboom. Busboom covered points from the Budget Notes:
2013-2014 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $19,000 per year (an increase from last year), and the Keno Fund is producing roughly $60,000 per year (increased from previous). These funds produced are held in reserve available for capital outlays (paving, new equipment, water lines, etc.)... It is estimated that as of October 1, 2013, you will have cash reserves of about $145,000 General and $420,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $125,000 General and $357,000 Keno... For the year 2013-2014, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $27,901 to $28,712. This increase (of approx. 2.91%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,200,294 to $6,380,478... Of this amount, $99,095 (approx. 1.6%) is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $475,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $620,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $490,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $247,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund and $403,750 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $28,712. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,760,750.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,760,750 be spent.
GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
It was noted that the motion, vote, and approval to accept a 1% allowable additional increase in the Restricted Funds Authority was made at the August 6, 2013 Regular meeting.
No changes were required to the Budget, and a motion to adopt the Budget as proposed/published was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and carried by majority vote -- Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes.
At: 7:45 PM, Mayor Meyer opened a Special Budget Meeting within the Budget Meeting, and a motion was made by Council member Wolf and seconded by Mewes to approve Resolution #2013-3. Resolution #2013- 3 was read. (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for the purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Blue Springs that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2013-2014 property tax request be set at $28,712.00. 2. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2012. Passed and approved…..) The majority vote was Mewes - Yes; Neumann -Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes to adopt Resolution #2013-3 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($28,712.00) was noted.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2013-2014 property tax request be set at $28,712.00. 2. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2012. Passed and approved…..) The majority vote was Mewes - Yes; Neumann -Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes to adopt Resolution #2013-3 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($28,712.00) was noted.
The Budget Hearing was closed at 7:55 PM, by motion by Council member Wolf, second by Reedy, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote--- which returned proceedings to Regular session.
TEMPS: Shelby Temps notified members that Temps has in the works “a recycling compactor at the Wymore shop.” Such activity would benefit Blue Springs since recyclables could be taken to Wymore instead of Beatrice. Though members expressed satisfaction in regard to the Blue Springs recycling trailer (which underwent update, tires, repairs not long ago), a possibility exists for trailer/equipment exchange if deemed necessary in the future, or (Temps) -“even curbside service” for recyclables.DANGEROUS DOGS/ORDINANCE # 448: City Attorney Carothers provided the initial draft of Ordinance #448, and read aloud through sections. Mayor Meyer (based on determination that the same was already built into State Statute and by inclusion in the ordinance could lay future groundwork for assessed enforcement fees to the Municipality), preferred elimination of the 6-119 portion which designated the Gage County Sheriff’s Office as the Animal Control Authority for the Municipality. A discussion of pros and cons followed. It was noted by Carothers that Gage County Sheriff enforcement would increase penalties (Class I Misdemeanor -up to $1,000 fine and 1 year jail time), and therefore “would put more teeth in the ordinance.” Bob Widick asked what provision would be in place to let public know if a dangerous dog was in the Municipality. The response was: Property posted with a sign. Dog restrained, and not allowed off property. Dangerous dogs are being “chipped,” as identified, and a data base set up for follow-up. Carothers said that although not perfect, and based in part on the honesty of the dog owner, the program moves in the right direction to better assure community safety. Council member Reedy provided a copy of the Beatrice Ordinance that covered not only dogs, but other animals (exotic). Carothers indicated that this ordinance was designed for dangerous dogs only. Anything else could be addressed should indications for such arise. Council member Wolf made a motion to suspend the rule of three readings of Ordinance #448. It was seconded by Neumann, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote. A motion was made by Council member Mewes and seconded by Reedy to approve Ordinance # 448, and the ordinance was read. (Ordinance #448 - Available for public viewing in the City office as well as on the City Website.) The vote that followed was 4-0 affirmative, and Ordinance #448 was passed, approved, and signed by Mayor Meyer.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION: Jerry Hosfelt and Kevin Redfield addressed members to clarify plans for property division. Intent is to divide the property N-S - down the middle (5.9 per side). There is a post at the north and south ends (orange). The property has been surveyed (L&S), and lot description is pending. Carothers clarified that the streets and alleys have been vacated, but not the plat - (Hills Addition). He suggested vacating Hills and coming up with new descriptions and that Ruth Sims (Register of Deeds) be provided with advance support documentation so she can look over it to “avoid surprises.” Hosfelt and Redfield agreed to make documentation available for her (through Carothers).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Several properties were removed from the current list - due to resolution of issues, with one commended for improvement. Three others will remain for further review.
OTHER:
Bill Demuth of NGage addressed Mayor and Council and gave an overview of organizational objectives: To improve job market, increase tax base, improve housing options, in summary: “to reverse the population trend.” He stated that 1970-2010 - Beatrice “maintained population.” Gage County “lost 13%”, and job opportunities decreased 2000-2010. NGage seeks to promote and improve workforce, places to live, and provide strategic focus for not only businesses with many employees, but also mom and pop operations, “to market Gage County more.” “Let people know what’s offered in the way of land, business opportunities.” “Municipal cooperation is encouraged. Opportunities generated.” Demuth asked if the City might be interested in membership ($1,000 year/3-yr commitment) Andy Carothers (attorney for NGage) joined the presentation, and noted that local businesses can contact Bill since he has a data base of funding options (grants, etc.) and property opportunities. When asked by Council member Wolf about local contacts made, Demuth noted he had contacted Circle D, the Wymore Locker, and the Wymore Agency, and has had contact with Pickrell Lumber that owns half of the Armory. NGage membership will be on the next agenda.
Gladys Cary reported that the public restrooms were in unsatisfactory condition. Mayor Meyer asked that Pike make plans to paint them and cleanup/repair as necessary to bring them up to standard.
Upon suggestion of Bob Widick, members discussed dissatisfaction in regard to contracted mosquito spraying. It was suggested that the method was not effective, coverage not total, and possibly another type of equipment/application might be pursued next season.
Wolf asked Pike if there were any equipment problems. Pike reported that a new head was needed on the mower (included in current claims).
Wolf suggested disposal of the mattress and bed at the cabin (No objections) . He also suggested that VanLaningham be contacted (by Wolf) for a bid for tuck pointing the interior of the cabin (No objections.). He noted there is a possibility of another grant (Nebraska Tourism). He recommended that: Following necessary interior repairs, some materials could be taken back to, and some removed from the cabin and some pictures hung --- prior to next year’s visitation program.
NEXT AGENDA:
NGAGE MEMBERSHIP
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: 9:10 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved September 17, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) -- City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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