January 17, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 17, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Tim 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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the January 3, 2017 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. Of Revenue (#10) - $221.58; Salaries - $2,194.49; Barco Municipal Products - $78.36; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency (Annual Fee) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $25.20; Black Hills Energy - $64.45; City of Blue Springs Street Project (DD 12) - $42,592.72; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (51C) - $2,195.00; NE UC Fund - $27.41; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.75; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,105.20; Windstream - $83.56; Wymore Arbor State - $212.63; Wymore, City of - (Tower/Individual/
Hydrants) - $2,431.57; Wymore Lumber - $54.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 52,834.54; (and) from City of Blue Springs Street Project Checking Account (CDBG) - Gilmore & Associates (DD/12 - Invoice 36225) - $5,4l9.88, and Pavers, Inc. (DD 12 - Final - Invoice # 3) - $181,003.95 for a total of $181, 553.83.
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Public Hearing scheduling determined for the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance #455: February 7, 2017, 7:00 PM, Blue Springs City Hall. Subsequent discussion included (from suggestion by Mayor Meyer) : Letter of notification for a separate issue - from Attorney Carothers to be sent to owner for removal of a storage container on a commercially zoned vacant lot, and not qualifying as an accessory building.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Request for CDBG Project Funds for Project Activities -- DD # 12. - $66,627.05. (See Claims information above for particulars.)
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Carroll Morehead back porch. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Larry Izer for a pole building. Both applications were previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applicants will be notified of approval and fees.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): No new information.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): Mayor Meyer told Employee Pike to go ahead and purchase lights as needed for line work, etc. (by authority of general maintenance requirement), and Council member Reedy agreed to assist in the search for items.
CLEAN-UP: Attorney Carothers to check on property transfer for the only issue on the clean-up list.
NEXT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING OF 1 & 6 YEAR PLANS - 7:30 PM (One Hour)
Followed by:
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY):
ANNUAL REVIEW/TRANSFER OF FUNDS -- KENO PROCEEDS/LOTTERY ACCOUNT
(Recommended Keno Funds Remaining balance: $15,000)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 7, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Thursday, December 22, 2016
December 20, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 20, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the December 6, 2016 Regular meeting minutes and the December 9th Special Meeting Minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Nebraska Department of Revenue (10) - $281.16; Salaries - $2,010.23; Beatrice Concrete - $132.01; Black Hills Energy - $33.41; Constellation Energy - $5.91; Farmers Cooperative - $8.04: Gage County Clerk - $190.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $22.95; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $795.20; Windstream - $66.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,777.39 (and) from Blue Springs Keno Proceeds Account - $1,386.25 to Blue Springs Keno ( and) from (CDBG) Street Project Account - $5,817.46 to SENDD.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of signatures (Council President Carmichael, in the absence of Mayor Meyer) on the following documentation: Drawdown # 11, Activity 0181 - General Administration Only; Change Orders 2 & 3, and Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 3 (FINAL).
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second (Mewes, Neumann) and vote 4-0 affirmative to approve Building Permit Application for Steve Mathews (fence). The Mathews Building Permit Application was previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. The Morehead application for a back porch was not approved by Planning and Zoning Commission, nor Council. Application consideration was tabled until next Regular meeting.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): Attorney Carothers to be contacted to determine situation status.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: A maintenance schedule was determined. Paperwork will be initiated and provided to the City by Gilmore & Associates -- for a February Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): No new option consideration.
CLEAN-UP: No action taken on only property on the list, pending legal transfer. Attorney Carothers to be contacted for status report on storage container situation.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 3, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 20, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the December 6, 2016 Regular meeting minutes and the December 9th Special Meeting Minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Nebraska Department of Revenue (10) - $281.16; Salaries - $2,010.23; Beatrice Concrete - $132.01; Black Hills Energy - $33.41; Constellation Energy - $5.91; Farmers Cooperative - $8.04: Gage County Clerk - $190.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $22.95; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $795.20; Windstream - $66.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,777.39 (and) from Blue Springs Keno Proceeds Account - $1,386.25 to Blue Springs Keno ( and) from (CDBG) Street Project Account - $5,817.46 to SENDD.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of signatures (Council President Carmichael, in the absence of Mayor Meyer) on the following documentation: Drawdown # 11, Activity 0181 - General Administration Only; Change Orders 2 & 3, and Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 3 (FINAL).
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second (Mewes, Neumann) and vote 4-0 affirmative to approve Building Permit Application for Steve Mathews (fence). The Mathews Building Permit Application was previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. The Morehead application for a back porch was not approved by Planning and Zoning Commission, nor Council. Application consideration was tabled until next Regular meeting.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): Attorney Carothers to be contacted to determine situation status.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: A maintenance schedule was determined. Paperwork will be initiated and provided to the City by Gilmore & Associates -- for a February Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): No new option consideration.
CLEAN-UP: No action taken on only property on the list, pending legal transfer. Attorney Carothers to be contacted for status report on storage container situation.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 3, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, December 12, 2016
December 9, 2016
A Special meeting of Mayor and Council was called for the purpose of determining advisability and purchase authority cap for acquisition of a street sweeper.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES:
At 5 PM, the Special meeting was called to order and roll call was taken.
Following statement of options: (Mewes - need mower more. 361 days of year sweeper would not be in use.) - (Carmichael - possible to pursue outside sweeping service.) - (Reedy - more streets paved now, more use for sweeper) - (Neumann - decent sweeper would be used more often), discussion to arrive at a purchase authority amount began: (Reedy - suggested $18,000; Mewes - suggested under $10,000; Carmichael - thought $5,000, but not outside the $8,000- $10,000 range and stated that getting one here would be a problem; Neumann - told that getting a good machine would be better than getting a cheaper one that could cost more in maintenance.
The current purchase prospect was discussed: 2007 Freightliner Street Sweeper (Gering Redi-Mix) on Purple Wave (auction ending Tuesday) , and which currently has a bid price of $5,800. Members suggested that Pike could go Monday to evaluate the sweeper.
Council member Reedy made a motion to set the purchase authority cap at $12,500. Neumann seconded it, and the vote was 4-0 affirmative.
Motion to adjourn: 5:30 PM - Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Special meeting to be read and approved December 20, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Special Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Special Session)
Friday, December 9, 2016
December 6, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 6, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the November 15, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,547.57; Salaries - $6,778.26; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $189.78; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,264.21; One-Call Concepts - $7.53; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $67.95; Katherine Roche (Reimb. W2/W3 software - 2016) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $127.85;Tractor Supply - $63.96; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $175.17; Wymore Lumber - $77.49; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,463.77.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/ and PAYROLL REVIEW:
Oath of Office: (Administered by Andy Carothers) : Verona A. Neumann, Ward 1; Hugh Carmichael, Ward 2
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates (as follows) :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Motion, Second, Vote: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) for following designations:.
(Water System) - Reedy and Neumann
(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes
(Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann
(City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes
(Keno) - Reedy and Mewes
(Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Council member Reedy made a motion to designate Verona Neumann as Council President. Neumann declined. Hugh Carmichael was designated President of Council by motion, second: Mewes, Neumann, followed by vote: Carmichael -Yes, Mewes -Yes , Reedy - Yes , Neumann -Yes.
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Verona Neumann was designated as Secondary Council President by motion, second: Mewes, Reedy and vote: 4-0 affirmative.
TEMPORARY CLERK: Andy Carothers was designated Temporary Clerk.
Motion, second: Neumann, Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote for the following:
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE
Motion, second: Neumann, Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote: for the following:
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
Motion, second: Neumann, Carmichael, and 4-0 affirmative vote for the following:
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Following discussion, within which Mayor Meyer suggested an across the board 2% payroll increase, the following decision was made: Motion, second: Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative vote for 2% payroll increase for Milton Pike, Katherine Roche, Linda Hohensee, and Milford Woutzke (reflected in figures to follow):
BS STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$20.40 Hourly wage.
Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $858,51_monthly salary.
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
PART-TIME HELP:
Milford Woutzke - Rate - $11.09 Hourly wage. Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee, $9.90 Hourly
Other: To be established as needed.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: No new information.
PARK SIDEWALK- PLANS: Postponed until Spring. Council member Neumann stressed the importance of attention to mandatory specifications for handicapped access.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve application for building permit for Glen Bence (building) which has received approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. Members addressed a problem created when a shipping container was brought onto a property. Carothers told that shipping containers do not meet requirements of an “accessory building,” and so would need to be removed. He will write a letter to request the owner to remove the container from the property and the Municipality.
DANGEROUS DOGS: Attorney Carothers will give attention to two situations: 1) Follow up with Gus in reference to a previous situation. Carothers advised that photographs (time/date noted by neighbors) would support legal action. 2) Second letter (warning of filing a court complaint) to address relocation of a previously designated dangerous dog from the Municipality.
MFA/MFO: Disposition of funds - (City of Beatrice Check #29629 for $925.28): Determination was made to hold the funds in the Fire Fund of the General checking account until such time as a Fire Department- related need is identified and a request made.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: (Relative to receipt of materials): Materials not yet available.
EQUIPMENT (PIKE): Employee Pike provided materials including “auction-close” information on a street sweeper. “Having more paved streets now increases sweeping needs,” told Mayor Meyer. Council member Carmichael indicated he wanted whatever was the “best benefit to the town.” He said he had spoken with a Wymore Council member, and from that conversation determined there might be a possibility of hiring Wymore for Blue Springs street sweeping needs. Employee Pike identified a problem in that regard, stating that wear and tear on the Wymore equipment was a valid concern which could well prohibit Wymore from entering into an arrangement with Blue Springs. Buying at auction was discussed. Procedure which might be utilized was: Determination of specific-cap purchase authority for a person designated to bid at auction, or calling a special meeting (3-day advance posting required) when a promising purchase option arises.
CLEAN-UP: A burn-site clean up issue was discussed, with Attorney Carothers reporting a potential mid-to-late January court date. Council member Reedy indicated that he was in the process of purchasing the property and cleaning it up. A title search is underway. The complaint will be dropped against the current property owner when purchase is official.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:28 PM - Carmichael - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 20, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 6, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the November 15, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,547.57; Salaries - $6,778.26; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $189.78; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,264.21; One-Call Concepts - $7.53; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $67.95; Katherine Roche (Reimb. W2/W3 software - 2016) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $127.85;Tractor Supply - $63.96; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $175.17; Wymore Lumber - $77.49; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,463.77.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/ and PAYROLL REVIEW:
Oath of Office: (Administered by Andy Carothers) : Verona A. Neumann, Ward 1; Hugh Carmichael, Ward 2
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates (as follows) :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Motion, Second, Vote: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) for following designations:.
(Water System) - Reedy and Neumann
(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes
(Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann
(City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes
(Keno) - Reedy and Mewes
(Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Council member Reedy made a motion to designate Verona Neumann as Council President. Neumann declined. Hugh Carmichael was designated President of Council by motion, second: Mewes, Neumann, followed by vote: Carmichael -Yes, Mewes -Yes , Reedy - Yes , Neumann -Yes.
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Verona Neumann was designated as Secondary Council President by motion, second: Mewes, Reedy and vote: 4-0 affirmative.
TEMPORARY CLERK: Andy Carothers was designated Temporary Clerk.
Motion, second: Neumann, Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote for the following:
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE
Motion, second: Neumann, Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote: for the following:
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
Motion, second: Neumann, Carmichael, and 4-0 affirmative vote for the following:
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Following discussion, within which Mayor Meyer suggested an across the board 2% payroll increase, the following decision was made: Motion, second: Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative vote for 2% payroll increase for Milton Pike, Katherine Roche, Linda Hohensee, and Milford Woutzke (reflected in figures to follow):
BS STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$20.40 Hourly wage.
Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $858,51_monthly salary.
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
PART-TIME HELP:
Milford Woutzke - Rate - $11.09 Hourly wage. Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee, $9.90 Hourly
Other: To be established as needed.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: No new information.
PARK SIDEWALK- PLANS: Postponed until Spring. Council member Neumann stressed the importance of attention to mandatory specifications for handicapped access.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve application for building permit for Glen Bence (building) which has received approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. Members addressed a problem created when a shipping container was brought onto a property. Carothers told that shipping containers do not meet requirements of an “accessory building,” and so would need to be removed. He will write a letter to request the owner to remove the container from the property and the Municipality.
DANGEROUS DOGS: Attorney Carothers will give attention to two situations: 1) Follow up with Gus in reference to a previous situation. Carothers advised that photographs (time/date noted by neighbors) would support legal action. 2) Second letter (warning of filing a court complaint) to address relocation of a previously designated dangerous dog from the Municipality.
MFA/MFO: Disposition of funds - (City of Beatrice Check #29629 for $925.28): Determination was made to hold the funds in the Fire Fund of the General checking account until such time as a Fire Department- related need is identified and a request made.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: (Relative to receipt of materials): Materials not yet available.
EQUIPMENT (PIKE): Employee Pike provided materials including “auction-close” information on a street sweeper. “Having more paved streets now increases sweeping needs,” told Mayor Meyer. Council member Carmichael indicated he wanted whatever was the “best benefit to the town.” He said he had spoken with a Wymore Council member, and from that conversation determined there might be a possibility of hiring Wymore for Blue Springs street sweeping needs. Employee Pike identified a problem in that regard, stating that wear and tear on the Wymore equipment was a valid concern which could well prohibit Wymore from entering into an arrangement with Blue Springs. Buying at auction was discussed. Procedure which might be utilized was: Determination of specific-cap purchase authority for a person designated to bid at auction, or calling a special meeting (3-day advance posting required) when a promising purchase option arises.
CLEAN-UP: A burn-site clean up issue was discussed, with Attorney Carothers reporting a potential mid-to-late January court date. Council member Reedy indicated that he was in the process of purchasing the property and cleaning it up. A title search is underway. The complaint will be dropped against the current property owner when purchase is official.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:28 PM - Carmichael - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 20, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, November 17, 2016
November 1, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 1, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton 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 (Mewes, Carmichael , 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the October 18, 2016 CDBG Public Comment Public Hearing and the Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,544.01; Salaries 2,979.95; Constellation Energy - $3.35; Municipal Supply - $115.45; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $187.25; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,298.44; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $377.34; Dezerei Sivadon - (Meter Dep. Ref) - $41.11; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $98.91; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,907.81.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgment of receipt of Gilmore letter of October 24, 2016 describing the results of the Friday, October 21, 2016 walk-through observation, which included a 7-point list of items that were noted as deficient or requiring repair. Employee Pike is to take care of a “post” situation. Pavers will be back to finish up. Minor CDBG paperwork corrections are pending.
PARK SIDEWALK: Keith Gilmore provided information. ADA requirements can be met (grades, slopes, reasonable distance) within a deviation from absolute straight pathway (jog thru park). John Berry of Gilmore will provide plans, which will include the south side of the park, and by additional calculations, the east side of park to the bridge. Plans will be used in a bidding process between local contractors (work planned - Spring/2017).
PLANNING AND ZONING: No applications discussed.
DANGEROUS DOGS: Second letter pending to dog owner (Carothers).
CLEAN-UP: Upon conclusion of court process for the pending issue, determinations will be made to ascertain cost-effectiveness of City clean up of the property.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PARK SIDEWALK - PLANS
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM -Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 15, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
November 15, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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 Milton Pike, John Berry, 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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the November 1, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $370.76; Bank Direct - Safe Deposit Box Rent - $35.00; Salaries: $1,959.31; Black Hills Energy $23.75; City of Blue Springs Street Fund to City of Blue Springs Street Project Checking * $281,418.70; The Flower Shop (Pike/Harvey) - $50.00; One-Call Concepts - $14.28; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $49.70; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $69.05;Wymore Arbor State - $196.43; Wymore Lumber - $168.45; Wymore Oil Company - $93.01; TOTAL CLAIMS: $285,590.74 (and) from Blue Springs Street Project checking: Gilmore & Associates (DD9 - Inv. 36185/36186) - $28,982.20 - (all paid from local funds, with $11,552.30 CDBG reimbursement applicable); Pavers, Inc. - (DD9/ Invoice # 2) $247,477.10 (all paid from local funds, with $98,644.37 CDBG reimbursement applicable); SENDD - (DD10, Admin. Costs Only - all paid from local funds, with “0” reimbursable from CDBG. - $4,959.40 for a total of $281,418.70 (* see above from City General checking Street Fund) from the Street Project checking account.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: 1. Acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Request for CDBG Project Funds for Project activities (Excludes activity 0181 general administration) -- Draw Down 9,---- and ---- Request for CDBG Funds - Activity 0181 General Administration Only -- Draw Down 10. 2. Paver’s Inc. Proposal of $4,382.00 (for Douglas Street - Mobilization - $925.00 , saw cut - $220.00, remove pavement - $45.00, CMP pipe - $2,332.00, CMP bend - $450.00, and 6” PCC Pavement - $410.00) was discussed, and approved (Motion - Reedy, second Neumann , and 4-0 affirmative vote) for corrective action. Council member Reedy expressed disappointment that the problem was not anticipated/noticed in the beginning. It was determined (Berry/Pike) that conditions were not evident/predictable to avoid the situation. John Berry indicated that he is hopeful that planned contact with Pavers, Inc. might result in reduction of price to around $3,000 - due to previous saw cut arrangements, and the fact that dirt work that was to be done by Pavers, was, in fact, done by Employee Pike.
PARK SIDEWALK - PLANS: The possibility of a Park Sidewalk/Cabin Sidewalk combined grant application was discussed. John Berry indicated that Keith Gilmore will be available in about two weeks to confer with Employee Pike (and members) in regard to strategy and plans.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. It was noted that Bob Allen (who will be contacted) might have information regarding application approval (Bence - Building) of a pending application. Placement of a storage container (40’) was discussed, but members were unclear as to regulations regarding storage containers, and City Attorney Carothers will be contacted for clarification and asked to telephone Mayor Meyer to discuss a current situation.
DANGEROUS DOGS: No information was available. Council member Neumann suggested (and members agreed) that probably nothing can/will be done until such time as the dog that was to be relocated outside municipal limits causes a problem.
CLEAN-UP: No information was available regarding a current situation assigned to District Court.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/ and possibly PAYROLL REVIEW
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PARK SIDEWALK- PLANS
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS
MFA/MFO
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:05 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 20, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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 Milton Pike, John Berry, 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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the November 1, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $370.76; Bank Direct - Safe Deposit Box Rent - $35.00; Salaries: $1,959.31; Black Hills Energy $23.75; City of Blue Springs Street Fund to City of Blue Springs Street Project Checking * $281,418.70; The Flower Shop (Pike/Harvey) - $50.00; One-Call Concepts - $14.28; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $49.70; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $69.05;Wymore Arbor State - $196.43; Wymore Lumber - $168.45; Wymore Oil Company - $93.01; TOTAL CLAIMS: $285,590.74 (and) from Blue Springs Street Project checking: Gilmore & Associates (DD9 - Inv. 36185/36186) - $28,982.20 - (all paid from local funds, with $11,552.30 CDBG reimbursement applicable); Pavers, Inc. - (DD9/ Invoice # 2) $247,477.10 (all paid from local funds, with $98,644.37 CDBG reimbursement applicable); SENDD - (DD10, Admin. Costs Only - all paid from local funds, with “0” reimbursable from CDBG. - $4,959.40 for a total of $281,418.70 (* see above from City General checking Street Fund) from the Street Project checking account.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: 1. Acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Request for CDBG Project Funds for Project activities (Excludes activity 0181 general administration) -- Draw Down 9,---- and ---- Request for CDBG Funds - Activity 0181 General Administration Only -- Draw Down 10. 2. Paver’s Inc. Proposal of $4,382.00 (for Douglas Street - Mobilization - $925.00 , saw cut - $220.00, remove pavement - $45.00, CMP pipe - $2,332.00, CMP bend - $450.00, and 6” PCC Pavement - $410.00) was discussed, and approved (Motion - Reedy, second Neumann , and 4-0 affirmative vote) for corrective action. Council member Reedy expressed disappointment that the problem was not anticipated/noticed in the beginning. It was determined (Berry/Pike) that conditions were not evident/predictable to avoid the situation. John Berry indicated that he is hopeful that planned contact with Pavers, Inc. might result in reduction of price to around $3,000 - due to previous saw cut arrangements, and the fact that dirt work that was to be done by Pavers, was, in fact, done by Employee Pike.
PARK SIDEWALK - PLANS: The possibility of a Park Sidewalk/Cabin Sidewalk combined grant application was discussed. John Berry indicated that Keith Gilmore will be available in about two weeks to confer with Employee Pike (and members) in regard to strategy and plans.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications. It was noted that Bob Allen (who will be contacted) might have information regarding application approval (Bence - Building) of a pending application. Placement of a storage container (40’) was discussed, but members were unclear as to regulations regarding storage containers, and City Attorney Carothers will be contacted for clarification and asked to telephone Mayor Meyer to discuss a current situation.
DANGEROUS DOGS: No information was available. Council member Neumann suggested (and members agreed) that probably nothing can/will be done until such time as the dog that was to be relocated outside municipal limits causes a problem.
CLEAN-UP: No information was available regarding a current situation assigned to District Court.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS/ and possibly PAYROLL REVIEW
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PARK SIDEWALK- PLANS
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS
MFA/MFO
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:05 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 20, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 20, 2016
October 18, 2016
The Public Hearing (CDBG - Mid-Project Public Comment) and Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 18, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, SENDD Program Manager Judi Meyer, Connie Mewes, Lance Spencer, Angie 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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the October 4, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct -NE Dept of Revenue (#10) - $246.84 ; Salaries - $1,943.31: Arbor Ink - $165.07; Black Hills Energy - $23.07;Municipal Supply - $232.11; NE Dept. of Revenue (#51C) 2,283.00 ;NE U.C.Fund - $45.98; One-Call Concepts - $81.84; Pavers, Inc. (Capit/Outlay) - $2,976.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $72.77; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,124.99.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:45 PM - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT CONCERNING THE EXISTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AWARDED TO THE CITY: 8:00 p.m. (Motion - Neumann, Second - Reedy, and 4-0 affirmative vote to open the public hearing. CDBG grant manager Judi Meyer addressed members. She acknowledged that no verbal or written comments were received as a result of the published notification of the mid-project public hearing. She further stated that she has been on site four times, that the project will close well within the allowable grant period, including timing for document close out. The public hearing was closed (Motion - Reedy, Second - Neumann, vote 4-0 affirmative).
Other:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION : Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on Contractor’s Application for Payment # 2 -- $247,477.10. Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on Nebraska Department of Economic Development Housing and Community Development Division Notification of Annual Audit. Judi Meyer asked if members wished her to pursue a project for next year - suggested housing rehabilitation (DED/HUD - with 10% flexible application match requirement.) She noticed in particular in the community - “needed roof repair.” The program would help those on fixed or lower income, and 62 and older. Recipients of program funding would need to live at the improved location for at least five years, or payback percentages (through a lien situation) would be applied. Members were in agreement for her to pursue that project for next year, and she will be making contact with the City Clerk to initiate paperwork for pre-application.
PARK SIDEWALK: Council members Carmichael and Mewes stated preference for complete replacement of sidewalk - (south/east), with handicapped approach and parking included in the plan. Remaining members agreed. Employee Pike suggested curving the sidewalk where tree-roots have caused upheaval. Discussion ended with determination to contact John Berry to check out the situation and make recommendations in compliance with replacement standard regulations.
PLANNING AND ZONING: The Steve Mathews fence building permit application was not approved at the 10/17 meeting of the P & Z, this based on questions involving set back and height of fence. Lance Spencer indicated that the fence will be 6 foot high, not 8 foot, as was the interpretation at the time the application was reviewed. Also, Council member Mewes will assist on site to take measurements to assure setback compliance. The application will be resubmitted by Spencer.
DANGEROUS DOG: City Attorney Carothers will send another letter to request relocation of a “dangerous dog” which was not removed from the Municipality after the first request by Carothers.
CLEAN-UP: Attorney Carothers indicated that the proposed court date for one situation on the clean-up list did not occur due to trial stacking that did not result in settlement. Carothers made a request that the Court fit Blue Springs issue into the schedule as possible, since “it will take only about an hour.” In an unrelated issue, it was indicated that final compliance issue was accomplished Conversation turned to judgment issues regarding City mowing of public properties. Carothers explained the difference between assessment and liens, and provided guidelines for address.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PARK SIDEWALK
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:25 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved November 1, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing/ Regular Session)
The Public Hearing (CDBG - Mid-Project Public Comment) and Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 18, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, SENDD Program Manager Judi Meyer, Connie Mewes, Lance Spencer, Angie 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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the October 4, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct -NE Dept of Revenue (#10) - $246.84 ; Salaries - $1,943.31: Arbor Ink - $165.07; Black Hills Energy - $23.07;Municipal Supply - $232.11; NE Dept. of Revenue (#51C) 2,283.00 ;NE U.C.Fund - $45.98; One-Call Concepts - $81.84; Pavers, Inc. (Capit/Outlay) - $2,976.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $72.77; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,124.99.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:45 PM - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT CONCERNING THE EXISTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AWARDED TO THE CITY: 8:00 p.m. (Motion - Neumann, Second - Reedy, and 4-0 affirmative vote to open the public hearing. CDBG grant manager Judi Meyer addressed members. She acknowledged that no verbal or written comments were received as a result of the published notification of the mid-project public hearing. She further stated that she has been on site four times, that the project will close well within the allowable grant period, including timing for document close out. The public hearing was closed (Motion - Reedy, Second - Neumann, vote 4-0 affirmative).
Other:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION : Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on Contractor’s Application for Payment # 2 -- $247,477.10. Acknowledgement of Mayoral signature on Nebraska Department of Economic Development Housing and Community Development Division Notification of Annual Audit. Judi Meyer asked if members wished her to pursue a project for next year - suggested housing rehabilitation (DED/HUD - with 10% flexible application match requirement.) She noticed in particular in the community - “needed roof repair.” The program would help those on fixed or lower income, and 62 and older. Recipients of program funding would need to live at the improved location for at least five years, or payback percentages (through a lien situation) would be applied. Members were in agreement for her to pursue that project for next year, and she will be making contact with the City Clerk to initiate paperwork for pre-application.
PARK SIDEWALK: Council members Carmichael and Mewes stated preference for complete replacement of sidewalk - (south/east), with handicapped approach and parking included in the plan. Remaining members agreed. Employee Pike suggested curving the sidewalk where tree-roots have caused upheaval. Discussion ended with determination to contact John Berry to check out the situation and make recommendations in compliance with replacement standard regulations.
PLANNING AND ZONING: The Steve Mathews fence building permit application was not approved at the 10/17 meeting of the P & Z, this based on questions involving set back and height of fence. Lance Spencer indicated that the fence will be 6 foot high, not 8 foot, as was the interpretation at the time the application was reviewed. Also, Council member Mewes will assist on site to take measurements to assure setback compliance. The application will be resubmitted by Spencer.
DANGEROUS DOG: City Attorney Carothers will send another letter to request relocation of a “dangerous dog” which was not removed from the Municipality after the first request by Carothers.
CLEAN-UP: Attorney Carothers indicated that the proposed court date for one situation on the clean-up list did not occur due to trial stacking that did not result in settlement. Carothers made a request that the Court fit Blue Springs issue into the schedule as possible, since “it will take only about an hour.” In an unrelated issue, it was indicated that final compliance issue was accomplished Conversation turned to judgment issues regarding City mowing of public properties. Carothers explained the difference between assessment and liens, and provided guidelines for address.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PARK SIDEWALK
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:25 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved November 1, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing/ Regular Session)
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