June 7, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 7, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Lance Spencer
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 May 17, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct- Internal Revenue - (941) - $1,499.90; Salaries 6,717.21; Beatrice Concrete - $138.92; Blue Springs Cemetery (Txs) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Txs) - $2,900.00; Beth Clifton - (Meter Deposit Ref. ) - $41.71; Constellation Energy - $15.61; Cornhusker Press - $78.51; Farmers Cooperative - $35.15; Linda Hohensee (Curtains) - $20.00; NE Dept. Rev (501N) - $182.74; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $81.00; Norris Public Power - $1,312.60; One-Call Concepts - $3.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $249.99; Tractor Supply - $404.97; Milford Woutzke - (Tel Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $345.27; Wymore, City of (Sweeper 1 hr.) - $62.50; Wymore Lumber - $209.39; Wymore Oil Company - $15.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $17,360.50.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike if John Berry (Gilmore) has contacted Norris about the poles that need to be moved. Pike will contact Berry for current information. Meyer also asked if “Kent did the trees?” Pike responded, “Yes.” Council member Neumann requested that Tractor Show flyers be mailed from the City office directly after the 4th of July.
FUND TRANSER TO FACILITATE CDBG # 15 PW-O15 DRAW DOWN # 3 - (City Portion: 19,705.14):
Motion, second and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to cash Keno CDs (#4206000698 - $10,197.90 plus interest and # 4206000699 - $10,197.90 plus interest) and transfer the total amount from the Keno fund in General checking to the General Fund in General checking. Motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to transfer “same” total from the General Fund within General checking to the Street fund within General checking -- to facilitate payment of the City portion of CDBG Draw Down # 3.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Council member Reedy reported that flyers have been taken to Marysville. The date of the event is set for Sunday, August 21st. Advertising is anticipated to be included in all/some of the following newspapers: Wymore, Penny Press, Fairbury, Hickman. Considerations are being given to bounce house/slide from a different service provider that “will come in and set up and maintain (Reedy)”
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Cost-comparison continues. Employee Pike indicated that “John Deere would be willing to bring one down for the City to check out.” Pike also stressed that “wheel base must be the same” as that of present equipment.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One courtesy clean-up letter (general) will be sent. Two certified letters (mowing) were requested. Tim Brown (who noted his volunteer “mowing without reimbursement in preparation for the last City celebration day,” as well as “circulating flyers and pursuing door prizes“) asked if it would be possible for the City to send out clean-up notices early (three examples: mowing issues, a trailer full of cans, and an ash heap) so that the City would look better for the annual event, and he would have less responsibility this year. Mayor Meyer noted necessity for the City to follow standard procedure, which is time-consuming and offers little room for deviation, as well as not including stipulations for address of certain “undesirable appearance” situations.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 P.M. Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved June 21, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, June 20, 2016
Thursday, May 19, 2016
May 17, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 17, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael (7:40PM arrival), Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Gilmore Engineer Keith Gilmore, 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 May 3, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct- NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $301.37; Salaries: $$1,882.05; Allied Insurance (Clerk’s Bond) - $100.00; Barco Municipal Products - $700.84; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency - $7.04; Black Hills Energy - $27.20; HJP Pest Control (Seasonal Mosquito Spraying) - $2,030.40; Morris Used Cars - $113.54; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $22.95; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $70.17; Wymore Lumber - $65.43; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,375.99, and from Street Project Checking: DD# 1 (CDBG-15-PW-015) -- SENDD (Administration) - $2,899.99 .
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROJECT BID-LETTING: (Bids received: Pavers, Inc. - Base Bid: $358,696.75 & Additional Project # 1 - $49,928.05 & Additional Project # 2 - $36,850.10 & Substitution # 1 - $74.50------ Cather & Son’s Construction, Inc. - Base Bid: $459,197.50 & Additional Project # 1 $70,042.50 & Additional Project # 2 51,684.50 & Substitution # 1 $79.50; ------ Constructors, Inc. - Base Bid: $550,192.10 & Additional Project # 1 $84,147.50, & Additional Project # 2 - $65,507.00 & Substitution # 1 $89.00)) (NOTE: Bid details attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review.) May 16, 2016 correspondence from Gilmore & Associates recommended: “Upon review of the bid proposals received for the above-referenced project, we recommend the city council award the contract for the Base Bid, Additional Project Nos. 1 and 2, and Substitution # 1 to Pavers Inc, in the amount of $409,474.90,.” (Letter attached to office copy of minutes). Discussion was followed by motion (Reedy), second (Mewes), vote: Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes -- to , “subject to CDBG grant process approval and contingent upon Paver’s completed updated registration on the SAMS website,” accept the bid from Pavers, Inc. (Base Bid, Additional Project Nos. 1 and 2 and Substitution No. 1 in the amount of $409,474.90.” (Copy of minutes to be provided to David Taladay of SENDD - Lincoln, and Gilmore & Associates. Gilmore will also be provided with a copy of the CDBG grant application.)
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS: Motion (Council member Reedy) and second (Council member Neumann) to approve/accept Resolution 2016-5 for the placement of stop signs, followed by reading of the resolution, and 3-0 affirmative(Mewes, Neumann, Reedy) vote. (Copy of Resolution 2016-5 attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review).
DISPOSITION OF MFO FUNDS: (Beatrice: $964.80): Discussion resulted in decision to hold the funds in the Fire Fund of City General checking (for hydrant purchases, or until other needs (Fire Dept.) are identified.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Plans include meeting between Council member Reedy and Council member Neumann (this week) to decide event date. (Third weekend of August, Saturday? or Sunday?)
BULLYING AT CITY PARK (& OTHER LOCATIONS): No further reports of bullying. Parents of youth reported to be the offending individual were expected to be at the meeting, but they were not present. Topic was removed from agenda at this time.
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Members discussed options: (Office Record: KanEquip 2012 Used - New Holland B95B Tractor Loader Backhoe - 200 hours, no warranty $59,500.00 (deadline: 5/30/16) , KanEquip 2012 New - New Holland B95C Tractor Loader Backhoe - 95 hours, full 12 mos. factory warranty) $81,500.00 --- and Titan Machinery - New Case N Series - 1306860 Quick Quote QQCE, $83,844.12, with option for trade in of Ford 455C - $10,000, leaving price at $73,844.12. (This quote included various financing options.) Making arrangements to travel to see the New Holland B95B was discussed, but no plans were firmed at this time.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Three property owners are to receive courtesy letters for “mowing.” Review continues on another property.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:16 P.M. -Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved June 7, 2016
_____________________________________
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
_______________________________________
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 17, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael (7:40PM arrival), Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Gilmore Engineer Keith Gilmore, 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 May 3, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct- NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $301.37; Salaries: $$1,882.05; Allied Insurance (Clerk’s Bond) - $100.00; Barco Municipal Products - $700.84; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency - $7.04; Black Hills Energy - $27.20; HJP Pest Control (Seasonal Mosquito Spraying) - $2,030.40; Morris Used Cars - $113.54; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $22.95; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $70.17; Wymore Lumber - $65.43; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,375.99, and from Street Project Checking: DD# 1 (CDBG-15-PW-015) -- SENDD (Administration) - $2,899.99 .
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROJECT BID-LETTING: (Bids received: Pavers, Inc. - Base Bid: $358,696.75 & Additional Project # 1 - $49,928.05 & Additional Project # 2 - $36,850.10 & Substitution # 1 - $74.50------ Cather & Son’s Construction, Inc. - Base Bid: $459,197.50 & Additional Project # 1 $70,042.50 & Additional Project # 2 51,684.50 & Substitution # 1 $79.50; ------ Constructors, Inc. - Base Bid: $550,192.10 & Additional Project # 1 $84,147.50, & Additional Project # 2 - $65,507.00 & Substitution # 1 $89.00)) (NOTE: Bid details attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review.) May 16, 2016 correspondence from Gilmore & Associates recommended: “Upon review of the bid proposals received for the above-referenced project, we recommend the city council award the contract for the Base Bid, Additional Project Nos. 1 and 2, and Substitution # 1 to Pavers Inc, in the amount of $409,474.90,.” (Letter attached to office copy of minutes). Discussion was followed by motion (Reedy), second (Mewes), vote: Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes -- to , “subject to CDBG grant process approval and contingent upon Paver’s completed updated registration on the SAMS website,” accept the bid from Pavers, Inc. (Base Bid, Additional Project Nos. 1 and 2 and Substitution No. 1 in the amount of $409,474.90.” (Copy of minutes to be provided to David Taladay of SENDD - Lincoln, and Gilmore & Associates. Gilmore will also be provided with a copy of the CDBG grant application.)
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS: Motion (Council member Reedy) and second (Council member Neumann) to approve/accept Resolution 2016-5 for the placement of stop signs, followed by reading of the resolution, and 3-0 affirmative(Mewes, Neumann, Reedy) vote. (Copy of Resolution 2016-5 attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review).
DISPOSITION OF MFO FUNDS: (Beatrice: $964.80): Discussion resulted in decision to hold the funds in the Fire Fund of City General checking (for hydrant purchases, or until other needs (Fire Dept.) are identified.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Plans include meeting between Council member Reedy and Council member Neumann (this week) to decide event date. (Third weekend of August, Saturday? or Sunday?)
BULLYING AT CITY PARK (& OTHER LOCATIONS): No further reports of bullying. Parents of youth reported to be the offending individual were expected to be at the meeting, but they were not present. Topic was removed from agenda at this time.
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Members discussed options: (Office Record: KanEquip 2012 Used - New Holland B95B Tractor Loader Backhoe - 200 hours, no warranty $59,500.00 (deadline: 5/30/16) , KanEquip 2012 New - New Holland B95C Tractor Loader Backhoe - 95 hours, full 12 mos. factory warranty) $81,500.00 --- and Titan Machinery - New Case N Series - 1306860 Quick Quote QQCE, $83,844.12, with option for trade in of Ford 455C - $10,000, leaving price at $73,844.12. (This quote included various financing options.) Making arrangements to travel to see the New Holland B95B was discussed, but no plans were firmed at this time.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Three property owners are to receive courtesy letters for “mowing.” Review continues on another property.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:16 P.M. -Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved June 7, 2016
_____________________________________
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
_______________________________________
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 5, 2016
May 3, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 3, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Sgt. Brandon Schley (Gage County Law Enforcement) , City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Rod Bohlmeyer, Lance Spencer, Chelsea Chab, Eric Chab, minor child.
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 April 19, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,911.97; Salaries - $2,966.50; Constellation Energy - $23.63; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $258.63; NE Rural Water Association (Pike -- Backflow Continuing Education) - $75.00; Norris Public Power - $1,308.06; One-Call Concepts - $8.67; Milton Pike (Tel Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $22.95; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $65.15; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00;Wymore Arbor State - $145.81; Wymore Oil Company - $67.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,938.37.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION : No new information.
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS: Members verified several locations for City Attorney Carothers to include in Resolution 2016-5, which will be addressed at the next Regular meeting.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Correlation efforts continue (advertising) between Tractor and Car Show facilitators and Becky Reedy. In other matters, Council member Reedy indicated that an individual has agreed to “pay for runner-up trophies.”
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING: EXTENDED CONTRACT (5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/6, 9/20 - 9 @ $235 w/ 84.60 discount = $2.030.40): Discussion, followed by motion, second, vote to approve extended contract - (Reedy, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.
BULLYING IN PARK-LAW ENFORCEMENT: Mayor Meyer and Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, as well as Rod Bohlmeyer, Chelsea and Eric Chab, and Lance Spencer contributed information regarding incidents of “bullying in the park” and other locations. Officer Schley provided pamphlets on bullying and left the meeting briefly to talk to the family of a person involved in several reported “bullying” incidents. (Schley later returned to report he had visited with the family , and he informed members that family members plan to attend the next Regular meeting.)
TITAN MACHINERY-MIKE PETERSEN: Mike Petersen addressed members regarding potential replacement of the City’s 455C backhoe with a new 580NEP Case ( with governmental discount) -- municipal lease at 2.7 % interest rate and which could be purchased at the end of term for $1.00. (Quotation # 15391 is attached to office and member copies of minutes ). Following the presentation by Peterson, members (Carmichael, Reedy, Meyer) suggested comparative analysis (as Holland; Cat - Lincoln; John Deere - Lincoln, Kan-Equip -Marysville), which will be pursued by email from the City Office -- to expand potential purchase options to include a “best deal” scenario.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Council member Reedy continues with plans to remove a remaining debris pile at one demolition site. One location was determined to be resolved. Attorney Carothers indicated that he plans “to get one legal issue under way (court) within the next two weeks. The property owner expressed his intent to remove debris and fill the area in the near future, and Attorney Carothers and Council member Reedy arranged to go with the property owner to the site following the meeting (others may also go) to gain better perspective in a needs assessment. If necessary, DEQ will be contacted for clarification of questionable aspects.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
BULLYING AT CITY PARK (& OTHER LOCATIONS)
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:37 P.M. -Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved May 17, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 3, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Sgt. Brandon Schley (Gage County Law Enforcement) , City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Rod Bohlmeyer, Lance Spencer, Chelsea Chab, Eric Chab, minor child.
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 April 19, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,911.97; Salaries - $2,966.50; Constellation Energy - $23.63; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $258.63; NE Rural Water Association (Pike -- Backflow Continuing Education) - $75.00; Norris Public Power - $1,308.06; One-Call Concepts - $8.67; Milton Pike (Tel Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $22.95; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $65.15; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00;Wymore Arbor State - $145.81; Wymore Oil Company - $67.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,938.37.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION : No new information.
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS: Members verified several locations for City Attorney Carothers to include in Resolution 2016-5, which will be addressed at the next Regular meeting.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Correlation efforts continue (advertising) between Tractor and Car Show facilitators and Becky Reedy. In other matters, Council member Reedy indicated that an individual has agreed to “pay for runner-up trophies.”
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING: EXTENDED CONTRACT (5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/6, 9/20 - 9 @ $235 w/ 84.60 discount = $2.030.40): Discussion, followed by motion, second, vote to approve extended contract - (Reedy, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.
BULLYING IN PARK-LAW ENFORCEMENT: Mayor Meyer and Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, as well as Rod Bohlmeyer, Chelsea and Eric Chab, and Lance Spencer contributed information regarding incidents of “bullying in the park” and other locations. Officer Schley provided pamphlets on bullying and left the meeting briefly to talk to the family of a person involved in several reported “bullying” incidents. (Schley later returned to report he had visited with the family , and he informed members that family members plan to attend the next Regular meeting.)
TITAN MACHINERY-MIKE PETERSEN: Mike Petersen addressed members regarding potential replacement of the City’s 455C backhoe with a new 580NEP Case ( with governmental discount) -- municipal lease at 2.7 % interest rate and which could be purchased at the end of term for $1.00. (Quotation # 15391 is attached to office and member copies of minutes ). Following the presentation by Peterson, members (Carmichael, Reedy, Meyer) suggested comparative analysis (as Holland; Cat - Lincoln; John Deere - Lincoln, Kan-Equip -Marysville), which will be pursued by email from the City Office -- to expand potential purchase options to include a “best deal” scenario.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Council member Reedy continues with plans to remove a remaining debris pile at one demolition site. One location was determined to be resolved. Attorney Carothers indicated that he plans “to get one legal issue under way (court) within the next two weeks. The property owner expressed his intent to remove debris and fill the area in the near future, and Attorney Carothers and Council member Reedy arranged to go with the property owner to the site following the meeting (others may also go) to gain better perspective in a needs assessment. If necessary, DEQ will be contacted for clarification of questionable aspects.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
BULLYING AT CITY PARK (& OTHER LOCATIONS)
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:37 P.M. -Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved May 17, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 19, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 19, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Gilmore engineer Keith Gilmore, Connie Mewes, one minor
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 April 5, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev. (# 10) - $230.97; Salaries: $2,072.23; Black Hills Energy - $29.63; Concrete Industries - $1,296.00; Arbor State - $133.66; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3,439.00; Milton Pike (Reimb) - $22.95; Postmaster - $168.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $73.56; Wymore Lumber - $194.58; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,715.58.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 / PLANS - SPECIFICATIONS (GILMORE) and w/ DRAWDOWN
# 1/ADMINISTRATION: Paperwork has been completed to initiate drawdown # 1. Gilmore engineer Keith Gilmore gave the overview of plans and specifications (aspects: advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders for construction contracts, bid, notice of award, agreement between owner and contractor for construction contract, performance bond, payment bond, notice to proceed, contractor’s application for payment, change order, certificate of owner’s attorney, standard general conditions of the construction contract, supplementary conditions, article 3 - general requirements, article 4 - earthwork and culverts, article 5 - superpave asphaltic concrete, article 6 - P.C. concrete construction, article 7 - Misc. construction and SWPPP) and called for questions. No concerns were addressed. A motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote accepted/approved the plans and specifications (project manual and drawings) and the engineering estimate of $480,000. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Reedy, and a 4-0 affirmative vote provided approval to set/designate bid-letting time/date as 11AM- May 13, 2016 -- to provide for accomplishment of decision at the May 17th Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. (Late summer, fall construction anticipated). Employee Pike will “take out trees,” and later discussion with contractor will adjust price in accordance with work remaining (stump removal?) and work already completed.
ASPHALT PROJECT (CHURCH) (South Side - Approx. $3,000 per Gilmore - 1497 sq. ft.) REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR CITY TO PAY HALF?: Since this project is planned “outside grant activity,” decision will be delayed pending ultimate grant cost-factor outcome (availability of funds).
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RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS: Pending preparation of resolution by City attorney. (The City attorney will also be contacted for advisement/input in reference to prohibition/responsibility/accountability factors in situations wherein private vehicles (as pick-ups) damage private and public roadway while participating in “mudding” activities.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Plaques and posters are under review, with avenue of support (Becky Reedy) pursued in support of plans preparations being made by Verona Neumann and Connie Mewes.
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING - 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9 -
Price @ 235.00 with 4% discount for early pay - $1,353.60: All members participated in discussion that resulted in determination to extend the spraying schedule thru August and into September (in accordance with service provider availability). HJP Pest Control will be contacted, and Mayor and Council will reevaluate upon the availability of updated information.
MFA AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION-2016-6: MFO/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 2016-6:
Motion by Council member Mewes and second by Reedy to approve Resolution #2016-6, with Freddie Naumann as representative and Hugh Carmichael as alternate.
Resolution # 2016-6 read:
(WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities: WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska: WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds: WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, this Board or Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, NE is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Freddie Naumann shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Hugh Carmichael shall serve as an alternate representative to such board...)
Followed by: VOTE ON MOTION (Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes) to approve and accept Resolution 2016-6 and thereby the Interlocal Agreement.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Review after Clean-up Day/Decisions: Employee Pike stated that “only two roll-offs” were needed this year, with “less to be picked up.” He also noted that he noticed “a few places that could have put stuff out.” In general clean-up issues (on current list), one property owner will be contacted (by Pike) to “put fence panels back up.” In reference to another situation, Council member Mewes said it was his understanding “Korslund would not be retiring until a replacement is found.”
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING: EXTENDED CONTRACT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 P.M. -Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved May 3, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 19, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Gilmore engineer Keith Gilmore, Connie Mewes, one minor
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 April 5, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev. (# 10) - $230.97; Salaries: $2,072.23; Black Hills Energy - $29.63; Concrete Industries - $1,296.00; Arbor State - $133.66; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3,439.00; Milton Pike (Reimb) - $22.95; Postmaster - $168.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $73.56; Wymore Lumber - $194.58; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,715.58.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 / PLANS - SPECIFICATIONS (GILMORE) and w/ DRAWDOWN
# 1/ADMINISTRATION: Paperwork has been completed to initiate drawdown # 1. Gilmore engineer Keith Gilmore gave the overview of plans and specifications (aspects: advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders for construction contracts, bid, notice of award, agreement between owner and contractor for construction contract, performance bond, payment bond, notice to proceed, contractor’s application for payment, change order, certificate of owner’s attorney, standard general conditions of the construction contract, supplementary conditions, article 3 - general requirements, article 4 - earthwork and culverts, article 5 - superpave asphaltic concrete, article 6 - P.C. concrete construction, article 7 - Misc. construction and SWPPP) and called for questions. No concerns were addressed. A motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote accepted/approved the plans and specifications (project manual and drawings) and the engineering estimate of $480,000. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Reedy, and a 4-0 affirmative vote provided approval to set/designate bid-letting time/date as 11AM- May 13, 2016 -- to provide for accomplishment of decision at the May 17th Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. (Late summer, fall construction anticipated). Employee Pike will “take out trees,” and later discussion with contractor will adjust price in accordance with work remaining (stump removal?) and work already completed.
ASPHALT PROJECT (CHURCH) (South Side - Approx. $3,000 per Gilmore - 1497 sq. ft.) REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR CITY TO PAY HALF?: Since this project is planned “outside grant activity,” decision will be delayed pending ultimate grant cost-factor outcome (availability of funds).
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RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS: Pending preparation of resolution by City attorney. (The City attorney will also be contacted for advisement/input in reference to prohibition/responsibility/accountability factors in situations wherein private vehicles (as pick-ups) damage private and public roadway while participating in “mudding” activities.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Plaques and posters are under review, with avenue of support (Becky Reedy) pursued in support of plans preparations being made by Verona Neumann and Connie Mewes.
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING - 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9 -
Price @ 235.00 with 4% discount for early pay - $1,353.60: All members participated in discussion that resulted in determination to extend the spraying schedule thru August and into September (in accordance with service provider availability). HJP Pest Control will be contacted, and Mayor and Council will reevaluate upon the availability of updated information.
MFA AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION-2016-6: MFO/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 2016-6:
Motion by Council member Mewes and second by Reedy to approve Resolution #2016-6, with Freddie Naumann as representative and Hugh Carmichael as alternate.
Resolution # 2016-6 read:
(WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities: WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska: WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds: WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, this Board or Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, NE is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Freddie Naumann shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Hugh Carmichael shall serve as an alternate representative to such board...)
Followed by: VOTE ON MOTION (Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes) to approve and accept Resolution 2016-6 and thereby the Interlocal Agreement.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Review after Clean-up Day/Decisions: Employee Pike stated that “only two roll-offs” were needed this year, with “less to be picked up.” He also noted that he noticed “a few places that could have put stuff out.” In general clean-up issues (on current list), one property owner will be contacted (by Pike) to “put fence panels back up.” In reference to another situation, Council member Mewes said it was his understanding “Korslund would not be retiring until a replacement is found.”
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING: EXTENDED CONTRACT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 P.M. -Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved May 3, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, April 11, 2016
April 5, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 5, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Gilmore representative John Berry, Connie Mewes, Steve and Catherine Pomeroy, one minor.
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 March 15, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,532.78; Salaries - $3,731.21; Barco Municipal Products - $943.86; Beatrice Concrete - $430.85; Constellation Energy - $72.94; NE Dept. of Revenue - (941N) - $188.72; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $289.05; Norris Public Power - $1,322.82; One-Call Concepts - $13.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $168.01; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,505.79; Wymore Oil Company - $80.29; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,380.24.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED: John Berry notified members that the plans and specifications to be prepared by Gilmore should be available at the next Regular meeting (April 19).
PAVING (BLOCK-ADDITION) OUTSIDE GRANT (JOHN BERRY): Mayor Meyer stated that he didn’t think adding an additional block (initially identified as Douglas between 1st and 2nd , with water crossing and concrete needs / approx. cost of $50,000 reported by John Berry) was feasible at this time. Council member Reedy stated he felt it should be “put on the back burner”, pending close of grant work and further review. Remaining members agreed. Also, it is not yet known if the Church wishes to proceed with work as priced in approximation by Gilmore, ($3,500 and $3,000?) and which would need to be done “outside the grant process.”
ARMOR COATING PROJECTS/OPTIONS: All members were in agreement with decision to take advantage of the County “Continuous Road” armor coating project option ($11,000 @ mile) as applies to Blue Springs Streets (Cemetery Road to Broad; Hwy to Walnut (traffic lanes) ; River Road/Broad). The County is to bill the municipality for work done.
ORDINANCE #454 - STOP SIGNS: A draft of Resolution (not Ordinance) - # 2016-5 as prepared by Attorney Carothers was reviewed by Mayor and Council. Changes/additions were made to include other locations. All areas were identified as : 1st and Johnson (NW corner/SE corner) -- 1st and Douglas (SE Corner, NW corner -- 2nd Street - Douglas (NE corner, east) -- Jones & Wilson (NW corner) -- requested by Steve Pomeroy. Employee Pike was asked to order Stop signs (10).
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Council member Reedy indicated that he (and primarily Tim Brown) were pursuing sponsorship for the trophies for this year’s event (which would result in considerable savings to City). Reedy also advised that the tree behind the cabin has been planted and requested that the hydrant be turned on (and padlocked) so the tree could be watered. Steve Pomeroy suggested addition of a “lawn mower pull.” Consideration will be given. Council member Neumann (and Connie Mewes) gave information about plans for the memorial-type plaques (tractor show) for Harold Seachord, Gary Neumann, and John Carmichael. Alternate days scheduling of the event was discussed, but is still under review. Participation aspects by the Fire Department were mentioned but are presently undecided/unknown.
MFA AGREEMENT: No new information.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Discordance within reintroduction of a clean-up issue prevented focus on resolution. No other issues were addressed, pending outcome of Clean-Up Day.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 / PLANS - SPECIFICATIONS (GILMORE)
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING - 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9 -
Price @ 235.00 with 4% discount for early pay - $1,353.60
MFA AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 P.M. - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved April 19, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 5, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, Gilmore representative John Berry, Connie Mewes, Steve and Catherine Pomeroy, one minor.
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 March 15, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,532.78; Salaries - $3,731.21; Barco Municipal Products - $943.86; Beatrice Concrete - $430.85; Constellation Energy - $72.94; NE Dept. of Revenue - (941N) - $188.72; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $289.05; Norris Public Power - $1,322.82; One-Call Concepts - $13.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $168.01; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,505.79; Wymore Oil Company - $80.29; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,380.24.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED: John Berry notified members that the plans and specifications to be prepared by Gilmore should be available at the next Regular meeting (April 19).
PAVING (BLOCK-ADDITION) OUTSIDE GRANT (JOHN BERRY): Mayor Meyer stated that he didn’t think adding an additional block (initially identified as Douglas between 1st and 2nd , with water crossing and concrete needs / approx. cost of $50,000 reported by John Berry) was feasible at this time. Council member Reedy stated he felt it should be “put on the back burner”, pending close of grant work and further review. Remaining members agreed. Also, it is not yet known if the Church wishes to proceed with work as priced in approximation by Gilmore, ($3,500 and $3,000?) and which would need to be done “outside the grant process.”
ARMOR COATING PROJECTS/OPTIONS: All members were in agreement with decision to take advantage of the County “Continuous Road” armor coating project option ($11,000 @ mile) as applies to Blue Springs Streets (Cemetery Road to Broad; Hwy to Walnut (traffic lanes) ; River Road/Broad). The County is to bill the municipality for work done.
ORDINANCE #454 - STOP SIGNS: A draft of Resolution (not Ordinance) - # 2016-5 as prepared by Attorney Carothers was reviewed by Mayor and Council. Changes/additions were made to include other locations. All areas were identified as : 1st and Johnson (NW corner/SE corner) -- 1st and Douglas (SE Corner, NW corner -- 2nd Street - Douglas (NE corner, east) -- Jones & Wilson (NW corner) -- requested by Steve Pomeroy. Employee Pike was asked to order Stop signs (10).
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Council member Reedy indicated that he (and primarily Tim Brown) were pursuing sponsorship for the trophies for this year’s event (which would result in considerable savings to City). Reedy also advised that the tree behind the cabin has been planted and requested that the hydrant be turned on (and padlocked) so the tree could be watered. Steve Pomeroy suggested addition of a “lawn mower pull.” Consideration will be given. Council member Neumann (and Connie Mewes) gave information about plans for the memorial-type plaques (tractor show) for Harold Seachord, Gary Neumann, and John Carmichael. Alternate days scheduling of the event was discussed, but is still under review. Participation aspects by the Fire Department were mentioned but are presently undecided/unknown.
MFA AGREEMENT: No new information.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Discordance within reintroduction of a clean-up issue prevented focus on resolution. No other issues were addressed, pending outcome of Clean-Up Day.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 / PLANS - SPECIFICATIONS (GILMORE)
RESOLUTION 2016- 5---STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
HJP PEST CONTROL/ SEASONAL SPRAYING - 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9 -
Price @ 235.00 with 4% discount for early pay - $1,353.60
MFA AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 P.M. - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved April 19, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, March 17, 2016
March 15, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 15, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, John Hill, David Canfield, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Connie Mewes, Chelsea Chab, Eric Chab, Lance Spencer, and 2 minors.
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 March 1, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $309.20; Salaries - $1,941.17; Beatrice Concrete- $532.18 & 192.87; Black Hills Energy - $43.60; Circle D Mfg - $280.80; Johnny’s Welding - $187.06; One-Call Concepts - $1.14; Postmaster - $266.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $350.00; Windstream - $67.79; Wymore Lumber - $50.78; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,277.59.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED: Chelsea and Eric Chab inquired as to whether their street would be included in the paving project. Reference to the grant application by members followed, and advisement by Mayor Meyer was that the street in questions was not on the list due to “width and easement requirements.” It was noted that there was a possibility, though slight, of work being done on the street “after and outside the grant” depending on financial strength and review of remaining needs of Municipality at the close of 15 PW-015. The Chabs also requested Stop Signs (Johnson-Douglas-1st area), and a request will be forwarded to Attorney Carothers to inform him and suggest/request preparation of an ordinance.
CITY CELEBRATION, BUDGET, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative to set the annual celebration budget at $5,000.
SWEEPER, AVAILABLITY/PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT: Decision of members was to contact Wymore (Pike), to inquire as to the possibility and cost of Wymore sweeping necessary Blue Springs streets in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend and the Annual Celebration weekend, this in lieu of purchasing equipment. However, review will continue for equipment, and purchase may be pursued if a cost-effective option is located.
MFA AGREEMENT: Not yet received.
CHURCH MEN’S GROUP (REQUESTED BY ROD WARFORD): David Canfield addressed members, stating that a recent “Chili Feed resulted in funds the group would like to make available for Blue Springs Park improvements,” and he identified proposed work as “redo/repair seesaws, the weekend after Easter” and “take down the big swing set” which can no longer be used for initial intent (Pike) because of regulations. Members were in agreement for the group to proceed. Employee Pike indicated he would be available to some extent on site to give guidance and answer questions. Mayor Meyer and Council expressed gratitude to the group for the proposed work.
ARMOR COATING (REQUESTED BY PIKE): Pike told of the need for armor coating on Walnut Street. John Hill advised of a County project (Topkote) which is planned to include: Barneston road to Liberty, Wymore Golf Course - west, Wymore Cemetery road, Blue Springs Cemetery road, River Road between Wymore and Blue Springs, and could include Walnut Street within the proposed bid price of $11,000 a mile (if materials consistent with the project). The County project is to begin in May. If Blue Springs would like to take advantage of inclusion in the “continuous road” (Hill) project, the County would “add it and bill Blue Springs” accordingly. Members discussed alternate binding material options (gravel/rock), and since armor coating was last done in 2012, (Meyer) - “It is time to consider doing it all over at this time.” Council member Reedy stressed time constraints which impact upon decisions. Due to regulatory obligation as well as time limitation, options of bid-letting and creation of separate projects were offered for discussion. Pike will make contacts ( John Hill, John Berry, Topkote) to identify and provide factors in support of decisions. Mayor Meyer will confer with Attorney Carothers to discuss legalities of the situation.
Pike described problems on Walnut Street, which included information about a permit he received from the State for the City to pay for and replace tubes (plastic - Orch.) to effect alleviation of drainage problems there, but Pike suggested further evaluation should be done at the time of the next rain. Mayor Meyer stated he wondered “if the repairs were a Municipal responsibility.” Pike advised that “barricading the street by State” was a verbalized possibility alternative. Carmichael inquired as to whether the property owner to benefit primarily from new drainage tubes might have some financial obligation in the matter.
Contacts and review of matters will continue.
Pike added that he will be going to Lincoln soon to get a pallet of crack sealer.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Two building permit applications were approved at the “special” Planning & Zoning meeting of March 14th, and referred to Council. The following determinations/approvals were made: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative to approve Alan/Janet Rienche fence. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative to approve United Methodist Church fence. Applicants will be notified to approval and fees.
CLEAN-UP: Determination was made to allow for the effect and result of Spring Clean-Up Day before making further determinations/taking action on clean-up infractions on the current list.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED\
ARMOR COATING PROJECTS/OPTIONS
ORDINANCE #454 - STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
MFA AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:29 P.M. - Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved April 5, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 15, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, John Hill, David Canfield, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Connie Mewes, Chelsea Chab, Eric Chab, Lance Spencer, and 2 minors.
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 March 1, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $309.20; Salaries - $1,941.17; Beatrice Concrete- $532.18 & 192.87; Black Hills Energy - $43.60; Circle D Mfg - $280.80; Johnny’s Welding - $187.06; One-Call Concepts - $1.14; Postmaster - $266.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $350.00; Windstream - $67.79; Wymore Lumber - $50.78; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,277.59.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED: Chelsea and Eric Chab inquired as to whether their street would be included in the paving project. Reference to the grant application by members followed, and advisement by Mayor Meyer was that the street in questions was not on the list due to “width and easement requirements.” It was noted that there was a possibility, though slight, of work being done on the street “after and outside the grant” depending on financial strength and review of remaining needs of Municipality at the close of 15 PW-015. The Chabs also requested Stop Signs (Johnson-Douglas-1st area), and a request will be forwarded to Attorney Carothers to inform him and suggest/request preparation of an ordinance.
CITY CELEBRATION, BUDGET, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative to set the annual celebration budget at $5,000.
SWEEPER, AVAILABLITY/PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT: Decision of members was to contact Wymore (Pike), to inquire as to the possibility and cost of Wymore sweeping necessary Blue Springs streets in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend and the Annual Celebration weekend, this in lieu of purchasing equipment. However, review will continue for equipment, and purchase may be pursued if a cost-effective option is located.
MFA AGREEMENT: Not yet received.
CHURCH MEN’S GROUP (REQUESTED BY ROD WARFORD): David Canfield addressed members, stating that a recent “Chili Feed resulted in funds the group would like to make available for Blue Springs Park improvements,” and he identified proposed work as “redo/repair seesaws, the weekend after Easter” and “take down the big swing set” which can no longer be used for initial intent (Pike) because of regulations. Members were in agreement for the group to proceed. Employee Pike indicated he would be available to some extent on site to give guidance and answer questions. Mayor Meyer and Council expressed gratitude to the group for the proposed work.
ARMOR COATING (REQUESTED BY PIKE): Pike told of the need for armor coating on Walnut Street. John Hill advised of a County project (Topkote) which is planned to include: Barneston road to Liberty, Wymore Golf Course - west, Wymore Cemetery road, Blue Springs Cemetery road, River Road between Wymore and Blue Springs, and could include Walnut Street within the proposed bid price of $11,000 a mile (if materials consistent with the project). The County project is to begin in May. If Blue Springs would like to take advantage of inclusion in the “continuous road” (Hill) project, the County would “add it and bill Blue Springs” accordingly. Members discussed alternate binding material options (gravel/rock), and since armor coating was last done in 2012, (Meyer) - “It is time to consider doing it all over at this time.” Council member Reedy stressed time constraints which impact upon decisions. Due to regulatory obligation as well as time limitation, options of bid-letting and creation of separate projects were offered for discussion. Pike will make contacts ( John Hill, John Berry, Topkote) to identify and provide factors in support of decisions. Mayor Meyer will confer with Attorney Carothers to discuss legalities of the situation.
Pike described problems on Walnut Street, which included information about a permit he received from the State for the City to pay for and replace tubes (plastic - Orch.) to effect alleviation of drainage problems there, but Pike suggested further evaluation should be done at the time of the next rain. Mayor Meyer stated he wondered “if the repairs were a Municipal responsibility.” Pike advised that “barricading the street by State” was a verbalized possibility alternative. Carmichael inquired as to whether the property owner to benefit primarily from new drainage tubes might have some financial obligation in the matter.
Contacts and review of matters will continue.
Pike added that he will be going to Lincoln soon to get a pallet of crack sealer.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Two building permit applications were approved at the “special” Planning & Zoning meeting of March 14th, and referred to Council. The following determinations/approvals were made: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative to approve Alan/Janet Rienche fence. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative to approve United Methodist Church fence. Applicants will be notified to approval and fees.
CLEAN-UP: Determination was made to allow for the effect and result of Spring Clean-Up Day before making further determinations/taking action on clean-up infractions on the current list.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED\
ARMOR COATING PROJECTS/OPTIONS
ORDINANCE #454 - STOP SIGNS
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
MFA AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:29 P.M. - Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved April 5, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
March 1, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 1, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, Gilmore representatives Keith Gilmore and John Berry, SENDD representative David Taladay , Insurance representatives Mark Davidson and Dave Wix, Roland Hardin, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, 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 February 16, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - 1,543.94; Salaries $2,973.23; Constellation Energy - $121.56; EMC (Annual Insurance Package) - $13,446.00; The Flower Shop - $57.50; Johnny’s Welding - $10.40; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $189.36; NE Dept. of Rev. (50G) - $100.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,380.33; Office Depot - $641.48; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $259.01; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $115.43; Wymore Oil - $82.46; TOTAL CLAIMS: $21,020.70.
ANNUAL INSURANCE (MARK DAVIDSON): Mark Davidson gave the annual insurance package presentation and called for questions. No issues were described. The annual premium payment was authorized within the payment of claims, as detailed above.
SENDD/GILMORE - CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 ASPECTS, AS ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR REVIEW AND SIGNATURES, DESIGN, LETTING, ETC.: David Taladay (SENDD) gave an overview of new developments and changes at the Humboldt office. He advised that personnel in the Lincoln office were in place to administer the CDBG grant for the City. Keith Gilmore (Gilmore & Associates) provided information about the project -- “Right on schedule, time and budget.” Plans are in place for preparation of specifications, bid-letting, (April-May) with projected “late summer construction.” and follow-up reviews and inspections.) Motion by Reedy, second by Neumann , and vote: Carmichael - Yes, Mewes- Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes to accept/authorize signatures of Mayor Meyer and Andy Carothers (approval of legal form) and approve the Engineering Contract with Gilmore for the #15-PW-015 CDBG Paving Project, and wherein the Consultant shall complete, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by the City, the work activities described within, and the City will provide such assistance and guidance as may be required to support the objects set forth in the agreement and will provide compensation for services as set forth therein. The document is available for review in the City office. Further discussion included the possibility of additional work independent of the CDBG paving project, but in a possibly nearly simultaneous timeframe (Church/Walnut Street) because of having equipment/materials already on site. Next Monday, John Berry (Gilmore) will confer with Pike, make observations to evaluate needs on Walnut Street.
MFA AGREEMENT: Agreement not yet received for review, designation of representatives, and signature.
CITY CELEBRATION (REEDY): No objections were raised to plans/preparations for an annual (160th anniversary of City) Car/Tractor Show, which is projected to be held the 3rd Saturday of August. Neumann and Reedy provided basic information, which included Cabin inclusion issues (Reedy), and the possibility of a Memorial Tractor Show to honor deceased organizer/participants of previous years (Neumann, Seachord, Carmichael). Cabin needs were discussed- north side gutter work. Local contractor Hutchison indicated close to the same color guttering is a possibility. Council member Neumann suggested a metal/wood lining combination, and that idea was well-received by members. Also discussed was the purchase of a 20-foot, - 3-trunk river birch at Pinecrest (donations were solicited by/arrangements made by Jan Morris), with planting planned about April 1st. )
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new building permit applications submitted for review. Roland Hardin addressed members regarding plans to replace, extend the fence (west side, and to be like “the Church of Christ fence in Wymore”) at the Church, and asked if it could be built to within approximately “2 feet of the sidewalk.” Attorney Carothers indicated, “it should not be a problem.” A building permit application was provided so that the project might be reviewed at the next meeting (3/21) of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CLEAN-UP: Mayor Meyer suggested the scheduling of the annual Spring Clean-Up Day. Employee Pike recommended April 13th (Wednesday). Members determined that to be a good choice. Arrangements will be made, which include notification of service providers (Temps, landfill), and flyers mailed to citizens (2-3 weeks before the scheduled event). The current clean-up list was reviewed, with one location removed due to resolution of issues. The concern on one site is expected to be resolved after frost is out of the ground. Removal of infractions on one property is reportedly underway, with review to continue. Council member Reedy volunteered to help with the project. Legal action regarding situation involving a dog-at large, may be activated if the complainants are willing to appear in court. They will be contacted regarding such participation in the legal process. Legal process of one issue continues.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED
CITY CELEBRATION, BUDGET, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
SWEEPER, AVAILABILITY/PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT
MFA AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:45 PM - Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved March 15, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 1, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, Gilmore representatives Keith Gilmore and John Berry, SENDD representative David Taladay , Insurance representatives Mark Davidson and Dave Wix, Roland Hardin, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, 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 February 16, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - 1,543.94; Salaries $2,973.23; Constellation Energy - $121.56; EMC (Annual Insurance Package) - $13,446.00; The Flower Shop - $57.50; Johnny’s Welding - $10.40; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $189.36; NE Dept. of Rev. (50G) - $100.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,380.33; Office Depot - $641.48; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $259.01; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $115.43; Wymore Oil - $82.46; TOTAL CLAIMS: $21,020.70.
ANNUAL INSURANCE (MARK DAVIDSON): Mark Davidson gave the annual insurance package presentation and called for questions. No issues were described. The annual premium payment was authorized within the payment of claims, as detailed above.
SENDD/GILMORE - CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 ASPECTS, AS ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR REVIEW AND SIGNATURES, DESIGN, LETTING, ETC.: David Taladay (SENDD) gave an overview of new developments and changes at the Humboldt office. He advised that personnel in the Lincoln office were in place to administer the CDBG grant for the City. Keith Gilmore (Gilmore & Associates) provided information about the project -- “Right on schedule, time and budget.” Plans are in place for preparation of specifications, bid-letting, (April-May) with projected “late summer construction.” and follow-up reviews and inspections.) Motion by Reedy, second by Neumann , and vote: Carmichael - Yes, Mewes- Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes to accept/authorize signatures of Mayor Meyer and Andy Carothers (approval of legal form) and approve the Engineering Contract with Gilmore for the #15-PW-015 CDBG Paving Project, and wherein the Consultant shall complete, in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by the City, the work activities described within, and the City will provide such assistance and guidance as may be required to support the objects set forth in the agreement and will provide compensation for services as set forth therein. The document is available for review in the City office. Further discussion included the possibility of additional work independent of the CDBG paving project, but in a possibly nearly simultaneous timeframe (Church/Walnut Street) because of having equipment/materials already on site. Next Monday, John Berry (Gilmore) will confer with Pike, make observations to evaluate needs on Walnut Street.
MFA AGREEMENT: Agreement not yet received for review, designation of representatives, and signature.
CITY CELEBRATION (REEDY): No objections were raised to plans/preparations for an annual (160th anniversary of City) Car/Tractor Show, which is projected to be held the 3rd Saturday of August. Neumann and Reedy provided basic information, which included Cabin inclusion issues (Reedy), and the possibility of a Memorial Tractor Show to honor deceased organizer/participants of previous years (Neumann, Seachord, Carmichael). Cabin needs were discussed- north side gutter work. Local contractor Hutchison indicated close to the same color guttering is a possibility. Council member Neumann suggested a metal/wood lining combination, and that idea was well-received by members. Also discussed was the purchase of a 20-foot, - 3-trunk river birch at Pinecrest (donations were solicited by/arrangements made by Jan Morris), with planting planned about April 1st. )
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new building permit applications submitted for review. Roland Hardin addressed members regarding plans to replace, extend the fence (west side, and to be like “the Church of Christ fence in Wymore”) at the Church, and asked if it could be built to within approximately “2 feet of the sidewalk.” Attorney Carothers indicated, “it should not be a problem.” A building permit application was provided so that the project might be reviewed at the next meeting (3/21) of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CLEAN-UP: Mayor Meyer suggested the scheduling of the annual Spring Clean-Up Day. Employee Pike recommended April 13th (Wednesday). Members determined that to be a good choice. Arrangements will be made, which include notification of service providers (Temps, landfill), and flyers mailed to citizens (2-3 weeks before the scheduled event). The current clean-up list was reviewed, with one location removed due to resolution of issues. The concern on one site is expected to be resolved after frost is out of the ground. Removal of infractions on one property is reportedly underway, with review to continue. Council member Reedy volunteered to help with the project. Legal action regarding situation involving a dog-at large, may be activated if the complainants are willing to appear in court. They will be contacted regarding such participation in the legal process. Legal process of one issue continues.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 MISC. ASPECTS AS REQUIRED
CITY CELEBRATION, BUDGET, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
SWEEPER, AVAILABILITY/PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT
MFA AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:45 PM - Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved March 15, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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