August 2, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 2, 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,
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 July 19, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Center - (941) - $1,514.60; Salaries $2,780.13; Constellation Energy - $3.32; League of Nebraska Municipalities - $230.00; Connie Mewes (Tractor Show Reimb.) - $91.71; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - -184.99; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,365.49; One Call Concepts - $1.14; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.)_- $22.95; Postmaster - $162.00; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Postage Reimb.) - $12.94; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $308.19; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $145.81; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,923.27.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on Certification of Continued Environmental Compliance, which includes the statement: “I certify that the above statements accurately reflect the revisions to the project scope of work and that such revisions do not alter the basis under which the project received its original environmental status determination.” Also, acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Amendment # 1 - To Professional Service/Consultant Agreement - Street Improvements 2016, (3 copies), and Change Order # 1 (4 copies).
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Council member Reedy reported arrangements: Bounce House/Obstacle Course ($825 - includes delivery, on-site maintenance, return - “a better deal than picking it up ourselves.”) The Wymore/Blue Springs Group would like to help with bounce house, and maybe judging. Reedy will call Lori Miller about Church services. Van’s chicken is arranged. Trophy cost is up $600, but greater participation is expected. Council member Neumann said “everything is falling into place for the Tractor Show.”
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
ANNUAL KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT (FOR SIGNATURES ONLY): Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on three copies of the new annual agreement and arrangements made for signature of Keno Operator.
DEFICIT FUND TRANSFER- AS NECESSARY( PRIOR TO BUDGET HEARING): Current deficit minimal. No action taken at this time.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner was removed from the list due to resolution of issue. No action will be taken regarding another property until after August 24th Sheriff’s sale. One property owner who received a courtesy clean-up letter will be contacted by Council member Reedy (Mayor Meyer indicated he should do so on own behalf) about property clean-up. The brother of one property owner who received a courtesy clean-up notice that he will help clean-up the property this week. No action was designated for another property owner. A certified letter was designated for weeds. Review continues for a property making clean-up progress.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEFICIT FUND TRANSFER- AS NECESSARY( PRIOR TO BUDGET HEARING)
HAZARD MITIGATION AGREEMENT
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:52 P.M. Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved August 16, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 19, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 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, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Kyle Sivadon, 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 July 5, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote ( Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) $260.68; Salaries: $1,882.05; Black Hills Energy - $23.06; Blue Springs Street Project Fund Checking - (CDBG15-PW-015 DD#4/Local Portion) - $2,815.02; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $2,714.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $4.17; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) $22.95; Postmaster (Municipal Publicity - Car/Tractor Show Mailings) - $94.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $83.29; Wymore Lumber - $97.66; Wymore Oil Company - $124.00; Wymore Super Foods - $13.89; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,189.77 (&) from Wymore Street Project Checking - Gilmore & Associates (CDBG15-PW-015 DD#4 Project Cost ) $4,680.00; SENDD (CDBG15-PW-015 DD # 5 Administration) $1,021.07.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on DD # 4 - Project Costs Only and DD # 5 - Administration Only.
DISCUSSION OF LEVY SETTING: Discussion of options by Mayor and Council, followed by motion (Reedy). second (Neumann) to approve a 1% increase in 2016-2017 Restricted Funds Limitation. Roll call vote: Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann- Yes; Reedy - Yes. Motion carried.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Arrangements in place: (Brown) - 6 vendors for flea market. Food at event to include most/all, as: Funnel cakes; cotton candy; popcorn; VanLaningham chicken/beans/cole slaw, chips; pie and ice cream (church). Firemen are anticipated to have horseshoes/ perhaps beer garden. Previous plans for a church service were cancelled (timeline constraints). City cones (2) will be provided for the Tractor Show (to reserve entrance area). The merry-go-round is no longer available.
More gift certificates, and a $100 check (State Farm Ins.) were received by Tim Brown.
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE: Council member Reedy suggested that members arrange to look at equipment, perhaps “Saturday trip.” Council member Mewes suggested waiting until after paving (CDBG grant) is completed before further pursuing equipment to purchase. Employee Pike said backhoe the City has “is still good, and to keep a look out for a good deal.”
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT: No information available.
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON: Sivadon addressed members, indicating he has initiated the process for licensing and meeting all State requirements, and is doing interior work on the building to get it ready. He asked if members had any reservations or if there were any zoning considerations prohibitive to opening a tobacco shop. No negative response was given, with members in agreement that a new business would be “a good thing.”
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Reedy, Mewes , 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Warren/Lorraine DeGlopper (closing in deck) - following initial approval by Planning and Zoning Commission at the 7/18/16 meeting. Applicant will be notified.
CLEAN-UP: Three courtesy general clean-up letters were requested. One courtesy clean-up letter was requested for weeds. Two certified letters were requested. Review continues for a property with upcoming sheriff’s sale considerations. Information from Attorney Carothers: One property owner will be scheduled for court in late September or early October. One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issue.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
PLANNING AND ZONING
ANNUAL KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT (FOR SIGNATURES ONLY)
DEFICIT FUND TRANSFER- AS NECESSARY( PRIOR TO BUDGET HEARING)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: Reedy 8:12 P.M. . No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved August 2, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 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, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Kyle Sivadon, 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 July 5, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote ( Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) $260.68; Salaries: $1,882.05; Black Hills Energy - $23.06; Blue Springs Street Project Fund Checking - (CDBG15-PW-015 DD#4/Local Portion) - $2,815.02; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $2,714.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $4.17; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) $22.95; Postmaster (Municipal Publicity - Car/Tractor Show Mailings) - $94.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $83.29; Wymore Lumber - $97.66; Wymore Oil Company - $124.00; Wymore Super Foods - $13.89; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,189.77 (&) from Wymore Street Project Checking - Gilmore & Associates (CDBG15-PW-015 DD#4 Project Cost ) $4,680.00; SENDD (CDBG15-PW-015 DD # 5 Administration) $1,021.07.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on DD # 4 - Project Costs Only and DD # 5 - Administration Only.
DISCUSSION OF LEVY SETTING: Discussion of options by Mayor and Council, followed by motion (Reedy). second (Neumann) to approve a 1% increase in 2016-2017 Restricted Funds Limitation. Roll call vote: Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann- Yes; Reedy - Yes. Motion carried.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Arrangements in place: (Brown) - 6 vendors for flea market. Food at event to include most/all, as: Funnel cakes; cotton candy; popcorn; VanLaningham chicken/beans/cole slaw, chips; pie and ice cream (church). Firemen are anticipated to have horseshoes/ perhaps beer garden. Previous plans for a church service were cancelled (timeline constraints). City cones (2) will be provided for the Tractor Show (to reserve entrance area). The merry-go-round is no longer available.
More gift certificates, and a $100 check (State Farm Ins.) were received by Tim Brown.
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE: Council member Reedy suggested that members arrange to look at equipment, perhaps “Saturday trip.” Council member Mewes suggested waiting until after paving (CDBG grant) is completed before further pursuing equipment to purchase. Employee Pike said backhoe the City has “is still good, and to keep a look out for a good deal.”
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT: No information available.
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON: Sivadon addressed members, indicating he has initiated the process for licensing and meeting all State requirements, and is doing interior work on the building to get it ready. He asked if members had any reservations or if there were any zoning considerations prohibitive to opening a tobacco shop. No negative response was given, with members in agreement that a new business would be “a good thing.”
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Reedy, Mewes , 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Warren/Lorraine DeGlopper (closing in deck) - following initial approval by Planning and Zoning Commission at the 7/18/16 meeting. Applicant will be notified.
CLEAN-UP: Three courtesy general clean-up letters were requested. One courtesy clean-up letter was requested for weeds. Two certified letters were requested. Review continues for a property with upcoming sheriff’s sale considerations. Information from Attorney Carothers: One property owner will be scheduled for court in late September or early October. One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issue.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
PLANNING AND ZONING
ANNUAL KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT (FOR SIGNATURES ONLY)
DEFICIT FUND TRANSFER- AS NECESSARY( PRIOR TO BUDGET HEARING)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: Reedy 8:12 P.M. . No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved August 2, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, July 7, 2016
July 5, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 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, Connie Mewes, Jan Morris, Mike Petersen, Kirby Cohorst, Janice Cohorst, Lori Novotny
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 21, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote ( Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,357.69; Salaries - $2,989.66; Lee Enterprises (Municipal Publicity) - $177.02; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $253.13; NE U.C. Fund - $126.07; Norris Public Power - $1,279.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $374.73; Straight-Line Striping - $384.00; Michael Todd & Company - $249.05; Milford Woutzke - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00 & $130.62; Wymore, City of (Sweeper use) - $250.00 & (Tower/Individual) - $2,280.05; ;Wymore Oil Company - $127.53; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,304.55.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on 4 copies of the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract (Stipulated Price) - prepared by engineers joint contract documents committee (Gilmore & Associates, Inc).
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Most arrangements have been made. Jan Morris suggested that Blue Springs pursue grant available to municipalities for next year’s festivities (150) , and she will work with Council member Reedy for timely initiation of that process, to “make next year’s celebration bigger and better than ever.”
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE: Mike Petersen provided information for a 580 NEP - Cooperative Purchasing venture ($78,500 - no financing available as in his previous quotation of equipment and no trade in option, but the City would need to join. Future purchase of other municipal equipment/office machines a possibility. (Petersen left paperwork for application to the cooperative, and website information.) Equipment (2017) delivery would be possibly October or the first part of November. Other information: 4WD, 84” wheelbase, but cab roomier, and tinwork larger. Purchase of quick attachments varied and optional. Air conditioning, auto ride, radio, cold weather start, 19.5 tires, extend hoe, 2-phase warranty. Tier 4 final unit - meets standards. Comparison was made to information provided by Council member Carmichael (fr/Hiawatha - 2014 - new unit at $73,500). Employee Pike indicated that the City’s current unit is “still a good machine,” but problems could arise due to the age of the machine. Review will continue.
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT: No information yet available.
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON: No representation by person interested in opening a tobacco shop.
CABIN GUTTER QUOTATION: BLUE VALLEY DOOR COMPANY: Jan Morris noted that 90 individuals have visited the cabin this year, with 23 attending on July 4th. She described three options for cabin gutter installation: 1. Blue Valley Door quotation - North side gutter work only - $247. Both sides - $475.25. Some work would need to be done (carpentry) in preparation for the professional work. 2. A Chicago company has available 5” half - round guttering. 3. Patty Novotny has half-round guttering which could be taken from a property of hers. The downspout could be taken also , but a replacement would be necessary. Paint would need to be removed from the guttering, and end caps would need to be found. Council member Neumann stated that the Blue Valley Door option might be the quickest and simplest solution. Morris indicated that Wymore Lumber has some guttering. Council member Reedy will find out what is available at Wymore Lumber.
TIRE AMNESTY: JANICE COHORST: Janice Cohorst (with supporting comments from Kirby Cohorst and Lori Novotny) addressed members. She indicated that arrangements (call ahead with particulars) are in place for the Blue Springs/Wymore area tires to be accepted at the amnesty site. Summary of needs: Need help loading tires. Have two trucks in line, but need at least two more for hauling. Need to set dates for Blue Springs, dates for Wymore. Discussion resulted in agreement by City members for the City to copy and mail out the Blue Springs flyers in a timely fashion once all information is resolved and the original flyer is provided.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Review will continue for two properties. One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Mayor Meyer was unable to contact one individual, and he asked that Andy Carothers be contacted and told to “Go ahead,” with legal processes for that property (burn site debris/fill). A property was added to the list, with a courtesy letter ordered. Another property was discussed, but no action was taken. Connie Mewes asked about a traffic concern (bushes preventing clear view at intersection, and Council member Neumann suggested that the bushes be trimmed. Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike to take care of that.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:48 P.M. Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved July 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 July 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, Connie Mewes, Jan Morris, Mike Petersen, Kirby Cohorst, Janice Cohorst, Lori Novotny
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 21, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote ( Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,357.69; Salaries - $2,989.66; Lee Enterprises (Municipal Publicity) - $177.02; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $253.13; NE U.C. Fund - $126.07; Norris Public Power - $1,279.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $374.73; Straight-Line Striping - $384.00; Michael Todd & Company - $249.05; Milford Woutzke - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - (Sports Poster Ad) - $79.00 & $130.62; Wymore, City of (Sweeper use) - $250.00 & (Tower/Individual) - $2,280.05; ;Wymore Oil Company - $127.53; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,304.55.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on 4 copies of the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract (Stipulated Price) - prepared by engineers joint contract documents committee (Gilmore & Associates, Inc).
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Most arrangements have been made. Jan Morris suggested that Blue Springs pursue grant available to municipalities for next year’s festivities (150) , and she will work with Council member Reedy for timely initiation of that process, to “make next year’s celebration bigger and better than ever.”
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE: Mike Petersen provided information for a 580 NEP - Cooperative Purchasing venture ($78,500 - no financing available as in his previous quotation of equipment and no trade in option, but the City would need to join. Future purchase of other municipal equipment/office machines a possibility. (Petersen left paperwork for application to the cooperative, and website information.) Equipment (2017) delivery would be possibly October or the first part of November. Other information: 4WD, 84” wheelbase, but cab roomier, and tinwork larger. Purchase of quick attachments varied and optional. Air conditioning, auto ride, radio, cold weather start, 19.5 tires, extend hoe, 2-phase warranty. Tier 4 final unit - meets standards. Comparison was made to information provided by Council member Carmichael (fr/Hiawatha - 2014 - new unit at $73,500). Employee Pike indicated that the City’s current unit is “still a good machine,” but problems could arise due to the age of the machine. Review will continue.
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT: No information yet available.
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON: No representation by person interested in opening a tobacco shop.
CABIN GUTTER QUOTATION: BLUE VALLEY DOOR COMPANY: Jan Morris noted that 90 individuals have visited the cabin this year, with 23 attending on July 4th. She described three options for cabin gutter installation: 1. Blue Valley Door quotation - North side gutter work only - $247. Both sides - $475.25. Some work would need to be done (carpentry) in preparation for the professional work. 2. A Chicago company has available 5” half - round guttering. 3. Patty Novotny has half-round guttering which could be taken from a property of hers. The downspout could be taken also , but a replacement would be necessary. Paint would need to be removed from the guttering, and end caps would need to be found. Council member Neumann stated that the Blue Valley Door option might be the quickest and simplest solution. Morris indicated that Wymore Lumber has some guttering. Council member Reedy will find out what is available at Wymore Lumber.
TIRE AMNESTY: JANICE COHORST: Janice Cohorst (with supporting comments from Kirby Cohorst and Lori Novotny) addressed members. She indicated that arrangements (call ahead with particulars) are in place for the Blue Springs/Wymore area tires to be accepted at the amnesty site. Summary of needs: Need help loading tires. Have two trucks in line, but need at least two more for hauling. Need to set dates for Blue Springs, dates for Wymore. Discussion resulted in agreement by City members for the City to copy and mail out the Blue Springs flyers in a timely fashion once all information is resolved and the original flyer is provided.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: Review will continue for two properties. One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Mayor Meyer was unable to contact one individual, and he asked that Andy Carothers be contacted and told to “Go ahead,” with legal processes for that property (burn site debris/fill). A property was added to the list, with a courtesy letter ordered. Another property was discussed, but no action was taken. Connie Mewes asked about a traffic concern (bushes preventing clear view at intersection, and Council member Neumann suggested that the bushes be trimmed. Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike to take care of that.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:48 P.M. Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved July 19, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 23, 2016
June 21, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 21, 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, Dezerei Sivadon, Kyle Sivadon
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 7, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $244.85; Salaries - $1,929.86; Black Hills Energy - $23.93; Blue Springs, City of - STREET PROJECT - (CDBG 15-PW-015 - DD 3 - Local Portion (Gilmore) $19,705.14; Constellation Energy - $5.75; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb. Exmark Mower Parts) - $300.00; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $12.94; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Topkote, Inc - $13,189.40; Windstream - $70.80; TOTAL CLAIMS: $35,552.67 (&) STREET PROJECT EXPENDITURES (CDBG # 15-PW-015) - Gilmore & Associates -(DD#3) - $32,760.00; SENDD (DD#2) - $963.28.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: The Agreement, and Notice of Award have been prepared by Gilmore, submitted for appropriate signatures, and are to be returned to Gilmore for finalization. Discussion of an addition to the CDBG paving project was followed by a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Reedy and a vote of Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, to approve the addition of Douglas Street from 1st to 2nd Street. Gilmore and SENDD will be provided with a copy of these minutes to support the advancement of timely and necessary procedure for the inclusion.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Preparations continue for the preparation of tractor- show notifications to be mailed. Tim Brown continues to pursue prizes/giveaways. Efforts are being correlated between members of the planning committee in reference to trophies. Kyle Sivadon asked about set up of vendors, and offered “yard property” if needed. Plans, at present, (Tim Brown) are to have vendors set up on the east side of Broad Street.
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Council member Reedy suggested that all who provided price quotes be contacted and asked if they would “bring down” a unit for trial usage. Mayor Meyer requested that Employee Pike make the contacts, and Pike was in support of the decision, as it is pertinent that any unit under consideration be suitable (wheel base) for use at the cemetery as well as routine City work.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner who was sent a certified letter has mowed most of property, except along the street. A decision was made “to give him a chance,” and review will continue. The second property owner who received a certified letter has not acted on the request, and Employee Pike will make personal contact prior to any decision for the City to mow the property and for the placement of a lien against the same. Council member Reedy suggested “to push the attorney to get action going on another property.” Discussion merged into comparison of legal costs with that of corrective action by the City workforce. Mayor Meyer agreed to talk to the property owner again. Mayor Meyer also provided information in reference to a courtesy request made of another property owner . He also discussed with that property owner a trailer filled with cans. Meyer will make second contact to help make property owner aware of City expectations, which may include broken/dismantled mowers on the property. It is the desire of members (Carmichael statement) and attendee (Tim Brown) to “give time” for the property owner to address the issue after clarification of expectations. Connie Mewes brought up a property, and Employee Pike will talk to a property owner regarding possible removal of vegetation that blocks corner traffic. Council member Mewes provided information (specifics) in support of determination of public right-of-way, and subsequent discussion. In conclusion of clean-up issues, Mayor Meyer said, “We don’t live in a gated community, nor have a home owners’ organization,” therefore, reaching an image standard is an unrealistic expectation and impossibility.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:15P.M. Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved July 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 June 21, 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, Dezerei Sivadon, Kyle Sivadon
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 7, 2016, Regular meeting minutes: , Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $244.85; Salaries - $1,929.86; Black Hills Energy - $23.93; Blue Springs, City of - STREET PROJECT - (CDBG 15-PW-015 - DD 3 - Local Portion (Gilmore) $19,705.14; Constellation Energy - $5.75; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb. Exmark Mower Parts) - $300.00; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $12.94; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Topkote, Inc - $13,189.40; Windstream - $70.80; TOTAL CLAIMS: $35,552.67 (&) STREET PROJECT EXPENDITURES (CDBG # 15-PW-015) - Gilmore & Associates -(DD#3) - $32,760.00; SENDD (DD#2) - $963.28.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: The Agreement, and Notice of Award have been prepared by Gilmore, submitted for appropriate signatures, and are to be returned to Gilmore for finalization. Discussion of an addition to the CDBG paving project was followed by a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Reedy and a vote of Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, to approve the addition of Douglas Street from 1st to 2nd Street. Gilmore and SENDD will be provided with a copy of these minutes to support the advancement of timely and necessary procedure for the inclusion.
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY: Preparations continue for the preparation of tractor- show notifications to be mailed. Tim Brown continues to pursue prizes/giveaways. Efforts are being correlated between members of the planning committee in reference to trophies. Kyle Sivadon asked about set up of vendors, and offered “yard property” if needed. Plans, at present, (Tim Brown) are to have vendors set up on the east side of Broad Street.
COST COMPARISON - BACKHOE: Council member Reedy suggested that all who provided price quotes be contacted and asked if they would “bring down” a unit for trial usage. Mayor Meyer requested that Employee Pike make the contacts, and Pike was in support of the decision, as it is pertinent that any unit under consideration be suitable (wheel base) for use at the cemetery as well as routine City work.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner who was sent a certified letter has mowed most of property, except along the street. A decision was made “to give him a chance,” and review will continue. The second property owner who received a certified letter has not acted on the request, and Employee Pike will make personal contact prior to any decision for the City to mow the property and for the placement of a lien against the same. Council member Reedy suggested “to push the attorney to get action going on another property.” Discussion merged into comparison of legal costs with that of corrective action by the City workforce. Mayor Meyer agreed to talk to the property owner again. Mayor Meyer also provided information in reference to a courtesy request made of another property owner . He also discussed with that property owner a trailer filled with cans. Meyer will make second contact to help make property owner aware of City expectations, which may include broken/dismantled mowers on the property. It is the desire of members (Carmichael statement) and attendee (Tim Brown) to “give time” for the property owner to address the issue after clarification of expectations. Connie Mewes brought up a property, and Employee Pike will talk to a property owner regarding possible removal of vegetation that blocks corner traffic. Council member Mewes provided information (specifics) in support of determination of public right-of-way, and subsequent discussion. In conclusion of clean-up issues, Mayor Meyer said, “We don’t live in a gated community, nor have a home owners’ organization,” therefore, reaching an image standard is an unrealistic expectation and impossibility.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
CITY CELEBRATION, MISC. ASPECTS AS NECESSARY
COST COMPARISON/EQUIPMENT TRIAL - BACKHOE
BLUE RIVER AREA AGENCY HANDI-VAN MATCHING FUNDS AGREEMENT
PLANS TO OPEN A TOBACCO SHOP, AND POSSIBLY BEER GARDEN: KYLE SIVADON
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:15P.M. Reedy. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved July 5, 2016
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, June 20, 2016
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)
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)
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)
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