Thursday, July 9, 2015



July 7, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 7, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann


ABSENT; Council member Reedy


OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Jan Morris, 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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the June 16, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative. After review, motion, second and vote to approve payment of claims as follow: Neumann, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative. Salaries: $3,847.43; Bank-Direct Payment: Internal Revenue Service Center - (941) - $1,942.01; Circle D Mfg. - $4.07; Constellation Energy - $5.35; Gilmore & Associates - $4,733.99; Jan Morris (Reimb. Cabin Exhaust Fan) - $210.79; NE Dept. of Rev. (941N) - $183.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $91.00; Norris Public Power - $1,401.42; One-Call Concepts - $2.20; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $22.92; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $6.10; Security First Bank - (Pike- IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $339.02; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $197.44; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,293.40; Wymore Lumber - $233.94; Wymore Oil Company - $107.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,706.08.


ANNUAL CELEBRATION: CAR/TRACTOR SHOW, including, OFFICIAL DESIGNATION OF BUDGET, ADVERTISING, EVENTS, ETC.: Motion, second and vote to set celebration budget at $5,000: Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative. Less than allotted budgeted expenditures are anticipated, as was the case in previous years.


CABIN, CONTINUING AND FURTHER PROCEDURES NECESSITATED BY HUMIDITY/WATER PROBLEMS, AND OTHER: Jan Morris provided cost analysis for a plaque denoting National Historical Society listing of the Johnson Cabin Museum, and favored a bronze 10”x7” (@ $169.00 commemorative inscription. Without objection, all members agreed and requested that Morris proceed with purchase arrangements. Members also discussed her inquiry regarding a potential Gage County Preservation Board announcement ceremony during the August 15th City celebration. Without objection, all members agreed, and Mayor Meyer requested Morris to go ahead with arrangements, stating that a 10:30AM or 11AM commencement time was preferred. Again, no objection. Plans continue for the installation of the purchased roof exhaust fan, which is expected to come about when current prohibitive factors are removed. In the interim, the dehumidifier will continue to be used. Morris reported that visitation on July 4th totaled 16. She personally gave away $4.00 in commemorative quarters, and did not request reimbursement.


FUND TRANSFER CONSIDERATIONS: BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT: (Contract: Pavers - $79,786.91 - w/ $4,733.99 to Gilmore and $1,710.00 to be billed to Church):
Unopposed decision to cash Keno Cd # 4206000838.
Motion, second and vote to transfer $82,810.90 from the Keno Fund to the General Fund: Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative.
Motion, second and vote to transfer $ 82,810.90 from the General Fund to the Street Fund to facilitate payment of the Pavers, Inc. contract ($79,786.91) : Neumann, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative.
Motion, second, and vote to approve Mayoral signature on the Contractor’s (Pavers, Inc.) Application for Payment - Final/Full for the Broad Street Asphalt Project in the amount of $79,786.91: Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative. The Church will be billed $1,710.00 for their agreed-upon portion.


BLUE RIVER HANDI-VAN “SUPPORT” INCREASE FROM $600 T0 $625 ANNUALLY: Motion, second, vote to accept annual increase from $600 to $625: Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative.


COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP PREVIOUSLY HELD BY WOLF: SEWER LAGOON, STREETS AND ALLEYS, FINANCE: Acknowledgment only of Carmichael’s membership on committees formerly manned by Wolf):


DISCUSSION ABOUT LEVY SETTING (Leave? Increase? Decrease? By $/or /%): Tabled till next Regular meeting due to super-majority attendance essential.


RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION: (Motion, second, vote to approve a 1% increase in 2015-2016 Restricted Funds Limitation). Tabled till next Regular meeting due to super-majority vote required.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


CLEAN UP: Updated “posting for mowing” was requested of Employee Pike. Mayor Meyer will contact service provider regarding further clean-up of demolition site. City attorney will be contacted to find out what legal action has/will be taken on a situation regarding inoperable/
unlicensed/junked vehicles. Two courtesy clean-up letters were requested. Review will continue regarding a property with legal actions pending.



NEXT AGENDA:

DISCUSSION ABOUT LEVY SETTING (Leave? Increase? Decrease? By $/or /%):
RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION

ANNUAL CELEBRATION: CAR/TRACTOR SHOW, ADVERTISING, EVENTS, ETC.

MFO DELEGATE

HAZARD MITIGATION DELEGATE, TRAINING OPTIONS

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


Motion to adjourn: 8: 03PM Neumann - No objection.


The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 21, 2015.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

Thursday, June 18, 2015

June 16, 2015


The Public Hearing on Application for Community Development Block Grant Program and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on June 16, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


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


ABSENT;


OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, SENDD Representative Lisa Beethe, Norris Public Power Representatives Vitosh and Novotny, 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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the June 2, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.


Motion, second and vote to approve claims (after review) as follow - Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative: Salaries: $1,841.31; Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (# 10) - $217.67; Beatrice Concrete - $377.20; Black Hills Energy - $21.77; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (MFO) - $804.03; City Motor Supply - $43.37; Farmers Cooperative - $39.46; Municipal Supply - $10.10; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.85; Milton Pike (Post. Reimb. - Water Samples) - $27.89; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $6.25; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $66.17; Wymore Arbor State - $50.63; Wymore Lumber - $41.06; Wymore Oil Company - $212.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,815.76.


OATH OF OFFICE: WARD 1I - REMAINING TERM - 1 year, 5.5 months - HUGH CARMICHAEL: Acknowledgment that the Oath of Office was administered by City Attorney Andy Carothers at Beatrice Office - 2:30 PM, June 16, 2015.…..


7:35 PM motion, second and vote to open Public Hearing: Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.


Presentation by Lisa Beethe for CDBG application ($250,000 Street - 12.5 blocks w/ $225,000 for Streets, $25,000 administration, and City match). There was a call for public comments, but none were offered.


7:45 PM motion, second and vote to close Public Hearing: Mewes, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative.



Motion, second and vote - Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative to accept/approve: CDBG PAVING GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION 2015-4 FOR APPLICATION SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION, RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN, CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, APPLICANT’S STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS.


NORRIS PUBLIC POWER GENERAL MANAGER - GENERAL UPDATE: Presentation by Vitosh which included Norris Public Power District Quick Facts (39 towns, 5 counties) , 2014 financial statistics and a mission statement. Blue Springs facts were noted: 2014 -- 216 services, a little less than $300,00 revenue, $35,000 in lease payments to City. Mayor Meyer noted that the City has no upkeep expense nor cost for improvements. Vitosh told that they now have an Outage Map on the website (all 5 counties) which provides valuable information to consumers.


PLANNING & ZONING, INCLUDING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP REVIEW: The name of a willing replacement for Hugh Carmichael on the P & Z Commission was given by Mayor Meyer, as per recommendation of the P & Z: Larry Davis. No objections were raised. Membership now stands at four, with five optimal. Review will continue for a potential 5th member. Building permit application #15-3 for a storage building was approved for Ronnie Rainey at the 6/15 Planning and Zoning Meeting, and within a motion by Mewes, second by Neumann and a 4-0 affirmative vote of approval by the Council. Applicant will be informed of approval and fee.


CLEAN UP: Several properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Several properties will continue on the City “posting, and if necessary - mowing list. ” Review continues of a demolition site. Employee Pike was requested to take pictures of vehicles to support a legal action. Court action continues for a property owner (controlled burn debris). Council member Mewes identified a property for potential address, but no action was determined at this time. A property was discussed, with what looked to be a setup for a garage sale (but long term), which was determined to be a temporary placement of goods during repairs to a garage.



NEXT AGENDA:

ANNUAL CELEBRATION: CAR/TRACTOR SHOW, including, DESIGNATION OF BUDGET, ADVERTISING, EVENTS, ETC.


CABIN, CONTINUING AND FURTHER PROCEDURES NECESSSITATED BY HUMIDITY/WATER PROBLEMS


PLANNING & ZONING


CLEAN UP


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


The minutes of the Public Hearing and the Regular meeting were read and approved July 7, 2015.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing & Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing & Regular Session)

Thursday, June 4, 2015

June 2, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 2, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


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


ABSENT;


OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Jan Morris, 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 7:45 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 19, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,386.73; Salaries - $5,865.48; Blue Springs Cemetery Association (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Department (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $9.21; Flower Shop - $56.00 (Wolf) ; Gage County Equipment, Inc - $92.32; Jan Morris (Reimb. Cabin chip reader) - $49.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $174.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,376.82; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.75; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $215.24; Tractor Supply - $1,255.14; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,446.69.


WARD 2 COUNCIL VACANCY: REMAINING TERM: ONE YEAR, SIX MONTHS: From determination of interested Ward 2 registered voters, Mayor Meyer submitted the name of Hugh Carmichael as the qualified elector to fill the vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a majority vote (Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy -No) approved Hugh Carmichael to fill the position.


MFO: Decision was made to reassign the MFO money received (Ck # 26063) in the amount of $804.03 (motion by Council member Reedy, second by Neumann, and 3-0 affirmative vote) to the Fire Department.



CABIN: GUTTER (REQUESTED BY JAN MORRIS): Members, City Employee Pike, and Jan Morris contributed to conversation troubleshooting cabin humidity problems which arose from sealing the cabin inside and out, making it more airtight. The primary situation (noted by Mayor Meyer) was finding a method to dry it out. Jan Morris suggested gutter and downspout on north side. Council member Neumann questioned if it was an acceptable option for historic cabins. Morris will research (Reuben and Homestead) to see if the option is available. Council member Reedy, with agreement of Neumann, suggested exhausting by external (chimney) vent. Reedy will look at the situation this weekend. The use of fans (in various arrangements) was also discussed. Jan Morris asked if the chimney could be sealed (leak area). She noted that a dehumidifier now in use helped to remove moisture, but did not achieve an acceptable level. She said when she greeted visitors and provided information on Memorial Day everything was damp in the cabin. Spots were apparent on existing photos, tools were rusting, wood was becoming soft. Previous use of charcoal to draw moisture did not provide satisfactory results, nor does the present use of a dehumidifier. She worries about the buffalo hide rotting, about deterioration of displays and removed some materials to protect them. Jan Morris also provided the following information: Gene Reedy constructed a “beautiful display case from barn wood, and at no cost to the City…. The cabin had 69 visitors on Memorial Day…. The cabin, as well as the Blue Springs Cemetery and the Chamberlin Monument are listed/pictured in brochures” she provided to the City ---( FIND Your Senses, Your Story, Gage County - pg 6; Southeast Nebraska 2015 Visitor’s Guide, pg. 14) It is worthy of note that it was through her efforts that the cabin is now listed nationally as well.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


CLEAN UP: A courtesy clean-up letter was requested, as well as personal contact determined for one property owner. Posting, review and City mowing, as necessary, was indicated for several properties. Review continues of a demolition site. One property owner (did not make two court appearances -- per Carothers) was put back on the docket, appeared and paid $75/$49 - in court costs. That property owner will be removed from the list, but Carothers suggested follow-up observation. A certified letter was requested for one property owner (for vehicles), and Pike was requested to take pictures. Tall weeds (sidewalk area) on Broad Street property were, though as stated by Carothers - “by state law” the responsibility of the property owner, discussed (Meyer suggestion ) for possible inclusion in the City mowing routine (as already done on some areas of Broad Street, River Road, ‘A’ Street, and at City sign location.) Employee Pike was asked to contact a property owner to try to determine ownership of lots needing mowed.


NEXT AGENDA:

7:30 PM -- PUBLIC HEARING
CDBG PAVING GRANT APPLICATION, RESOLUTION 2015-4 APPLICATION SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION, AND OTHER PAPERWORK -- LISA BEETHE (SENDD) PRESENTER

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Regular session:
OATH OF OFFICE: WARD 1I - REMAINING TERM- 1 YEAR, 5.5 MONTHS- HUGH CARMICHAEL

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


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


The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 16, 2015.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

Thursday, May 21, 2015


May 19, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 19, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


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


ABSENT;


OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary


Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 PM, 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the May 5, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $294.57; Salaries - $1,841.31; Allied Insurance (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; Black Hills Energy - $23.08; Davidson Insurance (Audit Premium) - $199.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc - $4.45; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $9.66; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $67.66; Wymore Oil Company - $123.47; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,718.20.

BALL DIAMOND ASSOCIATION: STREET CLOSING: A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to allow closing Cherry Street the last weekend of May and the first weekend of June, per request of the Ball Diamond Association (to facilitate their activities).


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.

CLEAN UP: Several courtesy clean-up letters for tall weeds were determined. Several properties were designated for new posting or posting update for tall weeds. Employee Pike will call a property owner to discuss tall weeds and inquire about removal of planters. It was noted that one property will be cleaned up through “volunteer” assistance. Other properties were discussed but specific action was not taken at this time. Council member Neumann suggested monthly tally of mowed properties be kept in City Office, and Employee Pike will duplicate the record he keeps in the Shop for the Office record. Liens on properties for mowing will still be done at the end of mowing season.



Other:


Mayor and Council acknowledged the passing of Council member Tom Wolf , recognized his contribution to the Council and to the community, and extended condolences to family and friends.



NEXT AGENDA:

WARD 2 COUNCIL VACANCY: REMAINING TERM: ONE YEAR, SIX MONTHS

MFO

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


Motion to adjourn: 8:09 PM - Mewes. No objection.



The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 2, 2015.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

Thursday, May 7, 2015


May 5, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 5, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


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


ABSENT;


OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes


Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.


At 7:30 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 21, 2015 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 follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,709.54; Salaries - $2,698.74; Arbor Ink - $161.78; Arbor State News - $149.25; Gage County Treasurer - $250.00; HJP Pest Control - $1,267.20; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $198.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,365.47; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $81.17; Postmaster - $166.00; Shell - $247.83; Temps Disposal Service - $540.43; Tractor Supply - $82.90; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $47.67; Wymore Oil Company - $83.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 9,150.44.


BID OPENING: 1994 EXMARK MOWER (RESOLUTION 2015-3): Two bids were received (List: Josh Minge - $455.00/Danny Bohlmeyer $855.00) and opened. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved acceptance of the bid from Danny Bohlmeyer in the amount of $ 855.00. The sale will be executed in compliance with the terms of Resolution 2015-3, and by documentation necessary to effectuate the transfer of property.


BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT ADDITION (CHURCH/PARK AND OPPOSITE): (Information provided by Gilmore and the basis for discussion and potential approval: Area # 1 (church)-- 10’ X 88’ 20 tons @ 85.50 = $1,710; Area # 2 -- 10’ X 92’ - 20 tons @ $85.50 = $1,710; Area # 3 -- 10’ X 45’ 10 tons @ 85.50 = $855; Area # 4 -- 10’ X 235’ 45 tons @ $85.50 = $3,847.50 -- Total construction = $8,122.50 -- Total cost including engineering and observation = $9,000) Discussion included pros and cons to approving the project excluding Area # 3 which has drainage issues. Economic factors stated by Mayor Meyer and alternate address to drainage issues stated by Employee Pike (and to be supported by discussion with John Berry of Gilmore) advanced discussion to approval of Areas 1 - 4 ($9,000 total, with breakdown as previously recorded herein), and resulted in a motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the cost for Area # 1 thru Area 4 parking areas along Broad Street (A-1= $1,710.00; A-2 + $1,710.00; A-3 = $855.00; A-4 + $3,847.50; TOTAL w/engineering/observation $9,000).


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


CLEAN UP: Mayor Meyer asked that all members independently drive around prior to the next Regular meeting so that a list of clean-up infractions can be compiled. Several properties were discussed. One property in stages of demolition was noted to have debris that needs to be cleaned up promptly, and Employee Pike was asked to speak with the demolition workers. A courtesy letter was requested to be sent to one property owner for the removal of vehicles. Two properties were reported to have tall grass/weeds. One property was removed from the current clean up list due to resolution of issues.



NEXT AGENDA:

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


Motion to adjourn: Neumann -- 8:05 PM - . No objection.



The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 19, 2015.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)



City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

Thursday, April 23, 2015


April 21, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 21, 2015, 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


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 7, 2015 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 follow: Salaries : $1,916.34; Bank-Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $260.14; Black Hills Energy - $28.88; City Motor Supply - $39.40; Constellation Energy - $25.64; Davidson Insurance (Annual Insurance Package) - $12,896.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (#51C) - $3,474.00; Office Depot - $591.90; Roehr’s Machinery - $12.65; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $91.90; Total Claims: $ 19,391.85.


1994 EXMARK MOWER/”SURPLUS” RESOLUTION 2015-3: City Attorney Carothers read Resolution 2015-3. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann , and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Resolution 2015-3. The Resolution (full specifics) will be posted at the usual City posting locations (Post Office, Bank, City Office - at least 7 days prior to bid receipt deadline (7:30 PM 5/5/15, and bid opening 7:30 PM 5/5/15).


HJP PEST CONTROL: SEASONAL SPRAYING REVIEW: Discussion (Comments: “Might want to add one time, or go longer,” (Wolf) --- “I think he’ll work with us if we want to add another spraying at the end.” - (Reedy) --- “People feel good about City efforts” -- (Neumann) was followed by a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve seasonal spraying as stipulated (Tuesdays --- June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, with option for additional 1-2 spraying(s) if deemed necessary. (Base Price: $1,267.20 for six sprayings (which includes discount for prepayment.)


TELEPHONE COMPENSATION: WOUTZKE: A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve monthly personal cell phone compensation (for City use) to Milford Woutzke in the amount of $5.00.


PLANNING & ZONING: Two applications for building permits (Rex - Adams, pole building - #15-2 and Ronnie Rainey - fence - #15-1 were approved by a 4-0 vote at the 4/20 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the Adams application for a building permit and the Rainey application. Both permits were prepaid. Notification of approval will be sent to both property owners.

CLEAN UP: Legal filing has been completed for one property on the clean-up list. Filing on another property is dependent on participation in Spring Clean-up Day (4/22), or independent removal of infractions within the same timeline.



NEXT AGENDA:

BID OPENING: 1994 EXMARK MOWER (RESOLUTION 2015-3)

BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT ADDITION (CHURCH/PARK AND OPPOSITE)

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


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



The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 5, 2015.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)



City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

Thursday, April 9, 2015

April 7, 2015


The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 7, 2015, 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, Mark Davidson, 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 Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Salaries : $3,710.38; Bank Direct Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,175.39; Black Hills Energy - $56.69; Constellation Energy - $135.83; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $155.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $228.42; Norris Public Power - $1,434.62; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.10; Milton Pike - (Telephone Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche - (Postage Reimb.) - $6.49; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $73.50; Willet & Carothers - $1,170.00; Wymore Arbor State - $142.77; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower) - $2,328.29; Wymore Lumber - $110.21; Wymore Oil Co. - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,014.69.


ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE: Mark Davidson provided handouts, and presented the Annual Insurance Policy (Estimated Total Policy Premium - $12,896.00, covering: property, liability, crime/fidelity, inland marine, automobile, Worker’s Compensation - Umbrella Coverage - w/ Other Explanation -- in summary 5% general increase, 6.5 % Worker’s Compensation). The Annual Insurance Policy was approved, excluding coverage on 1994 Exmark laser mower, by motion of Council member Reedy, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Details of the policy are available to the public at the City office.


ONE BLOCK ADDITION TO BROAD STREET ASPHALT PROJECT: No objections were made to adding one more block to the project, and a motion was made by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve addition of Jefferson Street to Saunders on Broad Street.


MOWER: PURCHASE-VS- ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST ANALYSIS: Purchase of a new motor (estimated at cost of $2,500 -- (Neumann - “according to Pike, needs new tires too”) was determined to be a poor option for the “out-of-service” 1994 Exmark mower (Meyer). By agreement of all members, Attorney Carothers will draft a Resolution (#2015-3) to designate it “surplus” and “for sale.“ Purchase of a new replacement unit was considered at the present to be ill-advised (all members). Future purchase will be based on a strong determined need and market availability, and at that time determinations will be made as to percentile assessment of cost between funds (General/Sewer/Street - 1/3 value each?)


WYMORE AMENDMENT # 2 - WATER SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BLUE SPRINGS: Following discussion including conjecture of future increase and potential future response (in one year?) of the City to increase water charges to customers, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received an 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Wymore Amendment #2 - which increased the base rate to the city within a 3-year period, but did not elevate per thousand gallon charge. Details are available to the public at the City office.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.



CLEAN UP: Pictures were requested (to be taken by Pike, and provided to Carothers) in support of legal clean-up action on two properties. No additions were made to the Clean-Up list, pending what is hoped to be the successful outcome of the upcoming Spring Clean-Up Day.



NEXT AGENDA:

1994 EXMARK MOWER/”SURPLUS” RESOLUTION 2015-3

HJP PEST CONTROL: SEASONAL SPRAYING REVIEW

TELEPHONE COMPENSATION: WOUTZKE

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN UP


Motion to adjourn: 8:29 PM - Mewes . No objection.



The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 21. 2015



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)