July 1, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 1, 2014, 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 Carothers, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Ernst, Ashley and Brandon Calkins (& 3 minors), 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 a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 17, 2014 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: $3,481.13; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,221.55; Black Hills Energy - $21.30; Constellation Energy - $4.98; Doug Harms (Met. Dep. Refund) - $39.86; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; More Than Games - $160.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $206.49; Norris Public Power - $1,347.63; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $437.75; T.L. Excavation - $1,200.00; Tractor Supply - $183.90; Wegner Hillside Farms - $688.75; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,764.23; Wymore Country Club - $80.00; Wymore Oil Company - $242.53; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 14,165.10.
BERLIN “GUY” CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINANCIAL ASPECTS; DEDICATION CEREMONY, OTHER: In support of a timeline for memorial placement and the dedication during annual celebration events (August 16th) , a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and received an affirmative 4-0 vote to authorize Jan Morris to make purchase arrangements for the monument ($3,900 expected to be all inclusive), with the City to designate thru Municipal Publicity the unresolved balance after final tabulation of donations. Other designation included: Gratitude to Jan Morris and formal acknowledgment of her as facilitator, allowing her to make arrangements for the Memorial, memorial inscription, timely multiple-facet setup: Memorial Dedication plans, including speaker, sound system, misc. aspects. Morris was contacted by telephone during the meeting (by Council member Reedy) and was asked if the School Board has given approval for the placement of the memorial on school property. Reedy conveyed, that “a green light has been given the project by the school,” with an official vote to be taken at the meeting the 2nd Tuesday of July. Bob Widick inquired if Chamberlin biographical information is available at the school and was told by Reedy that information is provided (Hookstra - 4th Graders) within the topic of Nebraska history. Widick asked if Jan Morris knows of an existing volume about Chamberlin (or including him), or if something could be compiled for the presentation and future reference. Reedy agreed to ask Morris to research it.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION DAY: DATE, BUDGET CONFIRMATION, EVENTS, LETTER TO LIQUOR COMMISSION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE, OTHER: Designations included: Date of Event: August 16th. Motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to place lid spending for Municipal Publicity for the event at $5,000, which has been allowed in previous years, but with actual figures coming in at around half of that amount. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and received an affirmative 4-0 vote for the Mayor to sign a letter for the Fire Department wherein the City asserts approval for the Fire Department to be allowed a Special Event License for a Beer Garden. (The Fire Department also has plans for brats, horseshoes.) City events will include: Car Show (Gene Radar Reedy - Facilitator); Tractor Show (Gary Neumann - Facilitator); Bounce House for kids; Food Vendors as thus far arranged- Van Laningham (chicken), Phillips (shaved ice, chocolate cheese cake). Other aspects: Tourism organization will provide (to many small communities) $200 for advertising, reducing anticipated cost from $1,500 to $1,300. Flyers (1,000) expected to run about $180. Council member Neumann plans to have signs for the Tractor Show (Mosaic - $11.00 each - if sized and priced the same as cabin signs purchased through them). Car Show trophies will be purchased through Uhl’s again this year, as will the plaques for the Tractor Show. Farmers Cooperative is again credited for an area of sponsorship (tractor show).
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE): Nothing available for review.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Council member Reedy credited contractor for a “fantastic job” on the interior work, and was given credit himself for correlation of cabin needs and, for “unloading contents,” so the work could be done, and “loading” goods back after completion. Gene Reedy Sr. was also credited for his generous contribution of time and effort to the current project (and past projects, totally 4 times), and he will be formally thanked by letter. Council member Reedy volunteered to set up scaffolding and cap the chimney, donating his time, and also materials. Reedy reported that Steve Behrens of Diller Electric provided a bid of $816.56 to rewire the cabin, including light and outlet, and installation of a two-space panel on meter pole, etc. Reedy reported that the cabin had 54 visitors during Sam Wymore Day activities, proving again that there is renewed interest in the cabin. Members discussed the electrical bid, and no objections were made to doing the work. According to Reedy, Behrens further advised (after reviewing the electrical setup at the tennis court) that nothing of the current electrical network there could be utilized in modernization and upgrade. Total replacement would be necessary. Members will conduct an over-time review of volume of activity at the court to determine if replacement cost would be justified.
CLEAN-UP: Deadline was not met by one property owner - concerns: fire damaged structure, sub-standard trailer. Conversation of property owner with Attorney Carothers resulted in extension of deadline to July 15, with determining factor being timeline for asbestos testing prior to anticipated action of knockdown /controlled burn by Fire Department. Carothers was asked to send another letter to a property owner with a sub-standard trailer/nuisance situation. It was noted that some vehicles and misc. materials have been removed from another property, and considerable progress has been made. Review will continue. Courtesy letters were requested for another property owner .
GENERAL DISCUSSION: Ashley Calkin addressed members regarding neighborhood dogs, and incidents (starting October 2013) and circumstance still considered to have strong potential of an ‘at-risk’ situation. She reviewed the October 2013 incident during which she and members of her family were trapped in their house by pit bulls, an officer was called, a firearm discharged, but no citation was issued. Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf, and attendees - Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, and Attorney Carothers and Law Enforcement Officer Ernst contributed to discussion of the most recent incident involving dogs. For that event, family ownership relevance (same as the October incident) was established, if not the same dogs identified, in which a pet dog on a leash was attacked by a pit bull at large. It was noted that a citation was written for ‘no rabies license.’ By most in attendance, that was not acceptable as a solution. Officer Ernst explained that the situation did not meet criterion of a “dangerous dog” incident. He provided State information, essentially --- A dog is classified as dangerous if it kills a human; attacks a human, resulting in injury and requiring medical attention; kills a domestic animal; or has been previously identified by an animal control authority as a dangerous dog. Officer Ernst explained that even (by State) to cite an owner for a dog at large the dog must be at large for ten consecutive days, without a collar. Attorney Carothers outlined another avenue of action, one that utilizes City mandate and requires cooperation with the Sheriff (since necessitating court appearance of responding officer). He will meet with Gustafson to ask that City “potentially dangerous/dangerous dog” reports be forwarded to him so he can follow up with a long-form claim and legal action. He assured the Calkin family that they would receive a report on what relates to their ongoing neighborhood problem. Officer Ernst stressed that it is important and imperative that as much documentation as possible be made available for enforcement action, as proof by video, pictures, willing witnesses.
On another topic, Council member Neumann thanked Gage County Law Enforcement for the Speed Trailer recently in place by the Fire Hall.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS
1% INCREASE IN 2014-2015 RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 9:03 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 15, 2014.
Mayor - Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk - Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
June 17, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 17, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer (arriving 7:50PM) , Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Janet Roberts, N Gage Executive Director Glennis McClure, Gage County Law Enforcement - Officers Welch and Monfelt
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 Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 3, 2014 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(with stipulation for holding Van’s Waterproofing check until completion of project) as follows: Salaries: $2,320.42; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - (#10) - $236.49; B & B Tire Service - $284.14; Beatrice Concrete - $163.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $93.96; Jan Morris (Cabin Reimb.) - $64.96; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Office Depot - $249.93; Milton Pike (Parts Reimb.) - $8.55; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Van’s Waterproofing - $1,442.75; Watkins Ace Hardware - $25.19; Willet & Carothers - $650.00; Windstream - $71.06; Wymore Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00; Wymore Lumber - $40.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,966.87.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL (Per Reedy): Council member Reedy provided project particulars: Jan Morris was identified as primary steward. Prospective monument location for the 1911 Blue Springs graduate and football luminary, later - celebrity coach: Blue Springs School, by reason of “lighting and security cameras.” 158 alumni were emailed about the undertaking. Donations received to date: $125.00. Estimated cost of monument $6,500. City contribution will be evaluated at later stage of endeavor.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE) (Per Pike): Employee Pike reported that Topkote is planning to sell 5-6 single axle, 5-yd. dump trucks for $5,000 each. Pictures are forthcoming. Members will assess them to determine value and purchase potential.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Council member Reedy thanked Employee Pike for his help “unloading contents” to enable interior work. He indicated that some goods remain upstairs, “at the center.” In light of recent employment constraints placed on Mayor Meyer, Reedy suggested that he could contact Steve Behrends (Diller) to complete electrical work at the cabin. Council President Wolf suggested that an estimate for work at the tennis court (with Employee Pike agreeing to review needs with the contractor) be acquired at the same time. No objections were stated.
CLEAN-UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Employee Pike will continue communication with a property owner about on-going tall grass/weed problem on two properties. If no result, properties will be Posted/mowed. Andy Carothers will be asked for any new information he may have about another property. Review will continue for one property with work in progress. One property was added to the list for tall grass/weeds, and determination was made to Post/mow the property.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: N GAGE - GLENNIS MCCLURE (INTRODUCTION): Executive Director Glennis McClure addressed members, providing an overview: Funded by Beatrice and surrounding areas. Municipality membership $1,000. Opportunities: Help communities to forward development of identified commercial properties. Work with education to develop skilled workforce.
Officer Welch introduced new Officer Monfelt. He told members that it is the plan to set up the Speed Trailer by the Fire Hall next week. He also responded to information given by Janet Roberts in the following topic.
Janet Roberts reported a Pit Bull incident of the previous Friday night. The Pit attached their dog (by the throat, and shaking it) while Randy Roberts was walking their dog on a leash. Roberts managed to free his dog and secure the aggressive dog by tether to a fence. The attacked dog is to be evaluated by a veterinarian, and Janet Roberts was told that she could contact the Sheriff’s department for the proper procedure of submitting the vet bill for review and potential reimbursement by the owner of the Pit. Council member Reedy asked if there could be email notification to City offices when such an event takes place, resulting in a citation. Officer Welch advised that “a citation was given, and a letter sent (to dog owner)” in reference to the attack on the Roberts’ dog. He will inquire about email possibility for City notification. When asked by Roberts, Welch said that the dog “would not be impounded for an attack on another animal.” Rumor (unsubstantiated) has it that the aggressive dog has been “beat to death.” Officer Welch said that the owner “could put the dog down, but beating a dog to death is a whole other issue.”
NEXT AGENDA:
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 1, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 17, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer (arriving 7:50PM) , Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Janet Roberts, N Gage Executive Director Glennis McClure, Gage County Law Enforcement - Officers Welch and Monfelt
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 Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the June 3, 2014 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(with stipulation for holding Van’s Waterproofing check until completion of project) as follows: Salaries: $2,320.42; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - (#10) - $236.49; B & B Tire Service - $284.14; Beatrice Concrete - $163.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $93.96; Jan Morris (Cabin Reimb.) - $64.96; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Office Depot - $249.93; Milton Pike (Parts Reimb.) - $8.55; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Van’s Waterproofing - $1,442.75; Watkins Ace Hardware - $25.19; Willet & Carothers - $650.00; Windstream - $71.06; Wymore Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00; Wymore Lumber - $40.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,966.87.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL (Per Reedy): Council member Reedy provided project particulars: Jan Morris was identified as primary steward. Prospective monument location for the 1911 Blue Springs graduate and football luminary, later - celebrity coach: Blue Springs School, by reason of “lighting and security cameras.” 158 alumni were emailed about the undertaking. Donations received to date: $125.00. Estimated cost of monument $6,500. City contribution will be evaluated at later stage of endeavor.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE) (Per Pike): Employee Pike reported that Topkote is planning to sell 5-6 single axle, 5-yd. dump trucks for $5,000 each. Pictures are forthcoming. Members will assess them to determine value and purchase potential.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Council member Reedy thanked Employee Pike for his help “unloading contents” to enable interior work. He indicated that some goods remain upstairs, “at the center.” In light of recent employment constraints placed on Mayor Meyer, Reedy suggested that he could contact Steve Behrends (Diller) to complete electrical work at the cabin. Council President Wolf suggested that an estimate for work at the tennis court (with Employee Pike agreeing to review needs with the contractor) be acquired at the same time. No objections were stated.
CLEAN-UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Employee Pike will continue communication with a property owner about on-going tall grass/weed problem on two properties. If no result, properties will be Posted/mowed. Andy Carothers will be asked for any new information he may have about another property. Review will continue for one property with work in progress. One property was added to the list for tall grass/weeds, and determination was made to Post/mow the property.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: N GAGE - GLENNIS MCCLURE (INTRODUCTION): Executive Director Glennis McClure addressed members, providing an overview: Funded by Beatrice and surrounding areas. Municipality membership $1,000. Opportunities: Help communities to forward development of identified commercial properties. Work with education to develop skilled workforce.
Officer Welch introduced new Officer Monfelt. He told members that it is the plan to set up the Speed Trailer by the Fire Hall next week. He also responded to information given by Janet Roberts in the following topic.
Janet Roberts reported a Pit Bull incident of the previous Friday night. The Pit attached their dog (by the throat, and shaking it) while Randy Roberts was walking their dog on a leash. Roberts managed to free his dog and secure the aggressive dog by tether to a fence. The attacked dog is to be evaluated by a veterinarian, and Janet Roberts was told that she could contact the Sheriff’s department for the proper procedure of submitting the vet bill for review and potential reimbursement by the owner of the Pit. Council member Reedy asked if there could be email notification to City offices when such an event takes place, resulting in a citation. Officer Welch advised that “a citation was given, and a letter sent (to dog owner)” in reference to the attack on the Roberts’ dog. He will inquire about email possibility for City notification. When asked by Roberts, Welch said that the dog “would not be impounded for an attack on another animal.” Rumor (unsubstantiated) has it that the aggressive dog has been “beat to death.” Officer Welch said that the owner “could put the dog down, but beating a dog to death is a whole other issue.”
NEXT AGENDA:
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 1, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 5, 2014
June 3, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 3, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy Wolf
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, 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, 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 May 20, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,232.74; Salaries: $6,142.67; Arbor Ink - $133.83; Beatrice Concrete - $203.25; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging (Hand-bus Match) - $625.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Department (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $26.65; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $1,337.95; NE Dept. of Rev. - (501N) - $295.49; NE Public Health Environmental Lab - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,343.18; One-Call Concepts, Inc - $4.45; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $6.44; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $368.05; Wymore Arbor State - $148.84; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,668.54.
MOTION TO APPROVE KEITH GILMORE AS CITY ENGINEER: A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Keith Gilmore of Gilmore and Associates as City Engineer, replacing Rick Bogus who left Gilmore & Associates to accept another position.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy presented the Van’s Waterproofing Co, Inc. estimate --- to take all the joints and repoint inside of cabin and seal all the wood - $1,092.75 and $350.00 to reseal outside of cabin---- total $1,442.75. This will be included within claims of the next Regular meeting. It was noted that Mayor Meyer intends to conclude electrical work on Sunday. Council member Reedy reported that Jan Morris sold 2 T-shirts (from Sesquicentennial) $5 ea./total $10 to be deposited in Regular checking and allotted to cabin repairs. Jan Morris also reported (per Council member Reedy) eighty-six visitors to the cabin on Memorial Day. This was considered an impressive accomplishment, and job well done.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues on one property which is expected to be resolved by month end, or legal action will be initiated. It was noted that a property owner is believed to be making plans to sell a substandard trailer, and review of that situation will continue, with Employee Pike furthering the process by contacting the property owner for an update. One vehicle is noted to have been removed from one property and it was determined to be a good start, with review of further progress to continue. On behalf of Mayor Meyer (Wolf), a certified letter was requested for one property owner for weeds/tall grass . Council President Wolf also expressed the wish of Mayor Meyer that a letter for weeds/tall grass (courtesy) be sent to one property owner. Council member Neumann identified another property with tall grass/weeds, and members agreed that a courtesy letter be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
CLEAN-UP:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 17, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 3, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy Wolf
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, 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, 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 May 20, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,232.74; Salaries: $6,142.67; Arbor Ink - $133.83; Beatrice Concrete - $203.25; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging (Hand-bus Match) - $625.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Department (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $26.65; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $1,337.95; NE Dept. of Rev. - (501N) - $295.49; NE Public Health Environmental Lab - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,343.18; One-Call Concepts, Inc - $4.45; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $6.44; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $368.05; Wymore Arbor State - $148.84; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,668.54.
MOTION TO APPROVE KEITH GILMORE AS CITY ENGINEER: A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Keith Gilmore of Gilmore and Associates as City Engineer, replacing Rick Bogus who left Gilmore & Associates to accept another position.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy presented the Van’s Waterproofing Co, Inc. estimate --- to take all the joints and repoint inside of cabin and seal all the wood - $1,092.75 and $350.00 to reseal outside of cabin---- total $1,442.75. This will be included within claims of the next Regular meeting. It was noted that Mayor Meyer intends to conclude electrical work on Sunday. Council member Reedy reported that Jan Morris sold 2 T-shirts (from Sesquicentennial) $5 ea./total $10 to be deposited in Regular checking and allotted to cabin repairs. Jan Morris also reported (per Council member Reedy) eighty-six visitors to the cabin on Memorial Day. This was considered an impressive accomplishment, and job well done.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues on one property which is expected to be resolved by month end, or legal action will be initiated. It was noted that a property owner is believed to be making plans to sell a substandard trailer, and review of that situation will continue, with Employee Pike furthering the process by contacting the property owner for an update. One vehicle is noted to have been removed from one property and it was determined to be a good start, with review of further progress to continue. On behalf of Mayor Meyer (Wolf), a certified letter was requested for one property owner for weeds/tall grass . Council President Wolf also expressed the wish of Mayor Meyer that a letter for weeds/tall grass (courtesy) be sent to one property owner. Council member Neumann identified another property with tall grass/weeds, and members agreed that a courtesy letter be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
CLEAN-UP:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 17, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 22, 2014
May 20, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 20, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 6, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $ 2,336.52; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - 322.77; Allied Insurance (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; Black Hills Energy - $26.13; Circle D Mfg. - $90.00; Davidson Insurance Co. (Annual Ins. Package) - $12,266.00; Lineweber & Son’s Inc. - $5,320.00; One-Call Concepts - $2.60; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $690.00; Windstream - $71.69; Wymore Oil Company - $239.79; TOTAL: $21,686.50.
LINEWEBER PROPOSAL: ($5,320.00 - to demolish and remove trailer house): A motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved/accepted the Lineweber Proposal for $5,320.00 - to demolish and remove trailer house. Attorney Carothers clarified approval procedure, including signatures necessary by PHS, Mayor Meyer, and Lineweber, as well as pending issue regarding requirement of a NEASHAP in this circumstance. It was noted by Council member Neumann that there might be basement concerns on the property -- that were not initially addressed, and subsequently increased charges on the demolition project. Attorney Carothers reported that “no additional hazardous materials have been found on the property, but disposal of tires is a concern.” Council member Neumann suggested a lien be put on the property to cover City clean-up costs, and remaining members agreed. Carothers will place a lien against the property when final costs are determined.
MFO FUNDS: (City of Beatrice Check - $820.89): All members were in agreement to use current receipt of MFO funds on hydrants/Broad Street Water Main Project.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS: Mayor Meyer plans to complete electrical upgrade within the next week. Interior repairs (VanLaningham) are expected to proceed within previously established timeline (between Sam Wymore Days and the Fourth of July).
CLEAN-UP: One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Another property was removed due to active status of the demolition plan, with no further action necessary at this time. Attorney Carothers will send a letter to a property owner to request removal (not just relocation) of a nuisance situation (sub-standard trailer). If ignored, legal action will follow. A property owner was given time to initiate a program of cutting trees and potential sale of structure, and review on that property will continue. Attorney Carothers provided description of properties held in the name of one property owner, and it was noted by Employee Pike and members that various stages of clean-up have begun. Review will continue.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
CLEAN-UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:00 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 3, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 8, 2014
May 6, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 6, 2014, 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, Kim Plouzek of Nebraska Health Solutions, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary, Bob Widick, 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 April 15, 2014 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: Direct Bank Payment - (IRS) - $1,844.30; Salaries - $4,402.31; Arbor State - $171.10; Black Hills Energy - $34.07; Constellation Energy - $60.28; The Flower Shop - $56.00; Gage County Treasurer (Liquor Lic.) - $250.00; HJP Pest Control - $1,267.20; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Mosaic - $55.00; Municipal Supply - $333.65; NE Dept Rev. (501N) - $208.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,368.24; Milton Pike - (Reimb. - Pump) - $468.90; Milton Pike -(Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $387.45; Temps Disposal - (Clean-Up Day) - $315.79; Wymore, City of (Used Water Meters) - $580.00; Wymore Lumber - $23.43; Wymore Oil Company - $134.01; T0TAL CLAIMS $12,060.22.
KIM PLOUZEK - NEBRASKA HEALTH SOLUTIONS - (demolition procedure/info in special needs situations): Kim Plouzek addressed Mayor and Council and provided handouts. She identified NHS function in reference to suspected meth labs as: “securing property, decontamination process/analysis.” Clearance testing would need to be done by a third party. In the case of Blue Springs, the property involved remains in the name of a deceased party, “so there is no one alive to enforce action on.” Also, “NHS has no budget support for such procedures.” Council member Wolf asked, “Whose responsibility is it then?” Plouzek deferred to Attorney Carothers, who indicated that, “It’s dumped in our lap.” If the City decides to demolish (Lineweber & Sons expected to be the service provider), NHS will be contacted for support and direction through the procedure to assure that compliance regulations are met. And, according to Plouzek, “NHS would willingly guide the city through the options.” Discussion continued, and included possibility of a lien against the property (Meyer) for the City demolition costs, but it was determined that in this “unique situation” the cost of a lien would most likely be no more than an additional “unrecoverable expense.” (Carothers). Per suggestion of Mayor Meyer, a special meeting will be held to review the contractor proposal (Lineweber) to “clean the corner.” Compliance regulations would be followed, including use of Level C attire.
SCHOOL APPROACH (PIKE): Employee Pike addressed members regarding a request by John Linder and his own review of a problematic area. The School approach (where buses and trash truck turn in) needs to be fixed. The pavement is breaking. Gravel has been used as a temporary fix, but the spot will need to be dug out, and a new approach poured. Pike asked for consideration (as per Linder) for the City to share the cost of the repairs (50-50 - $900? Ea. ). Council member Neumann indicated that he did not see that as a problem, and all remaining members were in agreement. Employee Pike will work with School personnel to get the job done.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy reported the estimate for interior repairs would be $1,092+, and the cost to reseal the outside $350+. A written estimate is expected in the next few days. The work should take about 2 days to complete. Reedy will make contact with the contractor (VanLaningham) to schedule the work. Mayor Meyer plans to correct electrical problems before Memorial Day, and Reedy will provide him with a key.
CLEAN-UP: Employee Pike was given the go ahead to demolish/burn remaining structures on one property, and he will meet with Brad Robinson to get a burn permit. Mayor Meyer suggested holding a special meeting after a demolition proposal from Lineweber & Sons, Inc - $5,320.00 is determined to still be valid (Carothers will contact Lineweber). If the proposal is accepted, Carothers will work with Plouzek of Nebraska Health Solutions to assure all compliance issues are met. Employee Pike was asked to provide Carothers with pictures of trailers/campers at one location. Employee Pike also agreed to contact another property owner regarding a problematic vacant structure. Two properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Carothers was asked to determine ownership of several properties for the next Regular meeting so that predominately “vehicle” infractions might be addressed.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
CLEAN-UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 20 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, April 18, 2014
April 15, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 15, 2014, 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, Cindy Rainey, Roland Hardin, John Linder, Delferd Schlake, Paul Heath
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 April 1, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,842.06; Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $249.03; Morris Used Cars - $82.44; NE Dept. of Rev./Charitable Gaming (51C) - $3,375.00; NE U.C.Fund - $352.26; Office Depot - $485.44; One-Call Concepts - $7.70; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine A. Roche (Reimb.) - $6.49; Robert Schlotfeld (Meter Deposit Refund) - $63.64; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,960.00; Windstream - $64.08; Wymore Lumber - $215.70; T0TAL CLAIMS: $8,924.84.
RURAL FIRE BOARD (by Roland Hardin): After Roland Hardin thanked members for allowing them to attend, he, John Linder, and Delferd Schlake addressed Mayor and Council regarding the recent purchase of a new fire truck (Demo - 2012 Toine - Iowa origin -- $216,000 before grant, $170,000 bond) which was necessitated by problems with two pumpers - 40 years old, and general lack of confidence in continued and effective performance of existing equipment. Rural Board representatives and City members compared tax revenues received by the Board and the City. It was determined that financial state of affairs and constraints were comparable. Other grant applications were discussed. Nature of, qualification delays, timeline constraints, and the fact that the truck was, by necessity, already purchased, identified secondary grant applications as a low-potential avenue of action. Council member Wolf asked if they were saying, “you would appreciate a contribution?” Hardin responded by stating that anything would be appreciated, and the City might review the “$2,900 annual payment (from tax funds) the City makes to the Fire Department. It hasn’t been raised for many years.” City response (Mayor Meyer, Council members Wolf, Neumann) brought up decreased City funds from County and State tax base. It was noted by Mayor, Council, and employee Pike that the Fire Department is doing a good job and has some good programs going, and a fine volunteer taskforce. After the Rural Fire Board representatives left, Mayor Meyer described the previously established responsibility of the City as “manpower,” and that of the Fire Board as “equipment, ” and asked for input. City Attorney Carothers suggested that this be addressed at budget time.
HJP PEST CONTROL - ANNUAL SPRAYING PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS: Paul Heath responded to reported concerns of the community (last season) and Mayor, Council and Employee Pike in regard to direction and suspension of spray during the extermination process, as well as residual effect after rainfall shortly after treatment. Heath’s response included explanation of bearing of spray, alternate sweeps on streets, as well as stopping flow (for the protection of citizens) when encountering outdoor activities, and described the treatment as primarily “contact,” with nominal residual effect - so not negated by rainfall. City enrollment in the program will continue this year (Spray dates: TUESDAYS: JUNE 3, JUNE 17, JULY 1, JULY 15, JULY 29, AUGUST 12).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy reported that it is anticipated the estimate will be received within days, and the work completed within the desired time frame (between Sam Wymore Days and the Fourth of July). Plans were set in place for updating the electrical (including inside breaker), with Mayor Meyer and Council member Reedy in charge.
CLEAN-UP: It was noted that primary concerns have been addressed at one location (fire-damaged structure ), with removal/demolition of two small out-buildings anticipated to be complete this week. No further action was taken regarding other fire-damaged properties as each has a current initiated action. One property owner may solicit City assistance on a small scale knock-down, and it was stated by Carothers that asbestos testing is required prior to total demolition. To encourage this activity, Carothers will provide the property owner with contact information for Bockman and will outline the process for the property owner. Legal action will be taken on another property if the May 1st deadline is not met. Carothers noted that he has not been contacted by another property owner, but that addressing it as a “nuisance” is, at this point, not viable. Cindy Rainey addressed Mayor and Council. She apologized for the issue on her property, and it was noted that she was getting the place “looking nice.” That, and another property were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Employee Pike will talk to Temps about the date of anticipated removal of a dumpster on the property of another person on the current list. Council member Wolf asked that two locations be added to the clean-up list, and it was determined that each be sent a courtesy letter for the removal of junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles.
NEXT AGENDA:
Kim Plouzek - Nebraska Health Solutions -
(demolition procedure/info in special needs situations)
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
CLEAN-UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:55 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 6 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, April 3, 2014
April 1, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 1, 2014, 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; Davidson Insurance Representatives Mark Davidson and Dave Wicks; 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 Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 18, 2014 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: $2,736.37; Bank-Direct Internal Revenue (941) - $1,461.61; Black Hills Energy - $50.28; Constellation Energy - $186.24; Gage County Equipment - $35.62; Eldon Izer (Telephone Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (541N) - $184.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,420.02; Milton Pike (Telephone Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $82.07; Wymore Arbor State - $173.14; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,411.11; Wymore Oil Company - $358.64; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,199.59.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE: Mark Davidson introduced and provided background information for associate Dave Wicks. Davidson provided handouts and gave the presentation for annual insurance coverage(blanket policy - insurance binder, breakdown of property, commercial application, general liability, commercial experience report, automobile coverage, and inland marine for: 4D2-96-29, exp. 4/3/14). No objections were raised to proposed elements of coverage, and only minor categorical corrections were made by members. The policy is anticipated to be available for review and inclusion for payment within claims at the next Regular meeting.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN , including: INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, ASSESSMENT AND DISPOSITION OF CONTENTS, ELECTRICAL, MISC. REPAIRS): Council member Reedy indicated that the contractor has been on site, but the estimate is not yet available for needed interior work. Mayor and Council agreed that the best time for repairs would be directly after Sam Wymore Days (when cabin will be open), and the 4th of July(another opening). Jan Morris has again volunteered her assistance for cabin issues, and Mayor and Council gave her the go-ahead to get banners (three), for which the City will reimburse her. Morris had other things to report: Carol Hughes has agreed to sew (labor free of charge) curtains for the cabin. Janet Roberts (Wymore Library) will provide (at no charge - due to City donations to the Library) lamination materials as needed for project display purposes. Jan Morris agreed to try to sell the remaining Sesquicentennial t-shirts (child sizes) at the Memorial Day cabin opening ($5 ea.), and suggested any funds received be used for cabin issues. No objections were made. Morris (assisted by Mike Pike), who sorted and cleaned materials previously in the cabin, and now in City Hall storage, reported that the “textiles are not in good shape,” “but no one person should make the decision” for disposition or disposal, and she encouraged members to make evaluations. She said, “There are many treasures . such as 1890 photograph albums,” “but which would be difficult to display.” She reported a flickering light and worry about it creating a fire hazard. The matter will be addressed. Donation of some materials to other museum settings (Neumann) was discussed, but with no decisions made. Council member Reedy offered use of his shop vacuum and drop cords for the clean-up project that Jan Morris has again so generously volunteered to initiate and enact.
CLEAN-UP: Per Carothers, one property has been cleared for demolition by the City. Employee Pike will give interested parties 30 days to remove scrap materials, after which time - arrangements for a roll off will be made with Temps (for removal by City of all remaining materials). Carothers will invite Kim Plouzek of Public Health Solutions to the next Regular meeting to discuss with members the options available for/and financial opportunities for removal of a fire-damaged structure with special requirements. Carothers sent a letter to another property owner, giving deadlines for removal of a sub-standard trailer and a fire-damaged structure. Other correspondence by Carothers set a deadline for contact regarding intentions on another property. Members requested a certified letter (Deadline 4/15) for removal of trash be sent to another property owner. Review continues for clean-up activity on several properties. Three properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issue. Members expressed optimism that Spring Clean-Up Day will greatly benefit overall community clean-up efforts. Flyers will be mailed 4/7.
NEXT AGENDA:
HJP PEST CONTROL - ANNUAL SPRAYING PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 15 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 1, 2014, 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; Davidson Insurance Representatives Mark Davidson and Dave Wicks; 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 Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 18, 2014 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: $2,736.37; Bank-Direct Internal Revenue (941) - $1,461.61; Black Hills Energy - $50.28; Constellation Energy - $186.24; Gage County Equipment - $35.62; Eldon Izer (Telephone Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (541N) - $184.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,420.02; Milton Pike (Telephone Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $82.07; Wymore Arbor State - $173.14; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,411.11; Wymore Oil Company - $358.64; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,199.59.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE: Mark Davidson introduced and provided background information for associate Dave Wicks. Davidson provided handouts and gave the presentation for annual insurance coverage(blanket policy - insurance binder, breakdown of property, commercial application, general liability, commercial experience report, automobile coverage, and inland marine for: 4D2-96-29, exp. 4/3/14). No objections were raised to proposed elements of coverage, and only minor categorical corrections were made by members. The policy is anticipated to be available for review and inclusion for payment within claims at the next Regular meeting.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN , including: INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, ASSESSMENT AND DISPOSITION OF CONTENTS, ELECTRICAL, MISC. REPAIRS): Council member Reedy indicated that the contractor has been on site, but the estimate is not yet available for needed interior work. Mayor and Council agreed that the best time for repairs would be directly after Sam Wymore Days (when cabin will be open), and the 4th of July(another opening). Jan Morris has again volunteered her assistance for cabin issues, and Mayor and Council gave her the go-ahead to get banners (three), for which the City will reimburse her. Morris had other things to report: Carol Hughes has agreed to sew (labor free of charge) curtains for the cabin. Janet Roberts (Wymore Library) will provide (at no charge - due to City donations to the Library) lamination materials as needed for project display purposes. Jan Morris agreed to try to sell the remaining Sesquicentennial t-shirts (child sizes) at the Memorial Day cabin opening ($5 ea.), and suggested any funds received be used for cabin issues. No objections were made. Morris (assisted by Mike Pike), who sorted and cleaned materials previously in the cabin, and now in City Hall storage, reported that the “textiles are not in good shape,” “but no one person should make the decision” for disposition or disposal, and she encouraged members to make evaluations. She said, “There are many treasures . such as 1890 photograph albums,” “but which would be difficult to display.” She reported a flickering light and worry about it creating a fire hazard. The matter will be addressed. Donation of some materials to other museum settings (Neumann) was discussed, but with no decisions made. Council member Reedy offered use of his shop vacuum and drop cords for the clean-up project that Jan Morris has again so generously volunteered to initiate and enact.
CLEAN-UP: Per Carothers, one property has been cleared for demolition by the City. Employee Pike will give interested parties 30 days to remove scrap materials, after which time - arrangements for a roll off will be made with Temps (for removal by City of all remaining materials). Carothers will invite Kim Plouzek of Public Health Solutions to the next Regular meeting to discuss with members the options available for/and financial opportunities for removal of a fire-damaged structure with special requirements. Carothers sent a letter to another property owner, giving deadlines for removal of a sub-standard trailer and a fire-damaged structure. Other correspondence by Carothers set a deadline for contact regarding intentions on another property. Members requested a certified letter (Deadline 4/15) for removal of trash be sent to another property owner. Review continues for clean-up activity on several properties. Three properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issue. Members expressed optimism that Spring Clean-Up Day will greatly benefit overall community clean-up efforts. Flyers will be mailed 4/7.
NEXT AGENDA:
HJP PEST CONTROL - ANNUAL SPRAYING PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 15 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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