August 7, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 7, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Chris Canfield, Rex Adams, Carol Klee
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 7:17 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 minutes for the July 17, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,664.15; Payroll -3,846.52; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $1,242.28; Blue Valley Door - $207.10; Constellation Energy - $3.13; Farmer’s Cooperative - $36.18; Flower Shop - $50.00; League of Nebraska Municipalities (Membership) - $255.00; Jan Morris (Reimb - Web Hosting/Domain - 1 Year) - $135.05; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $213.72; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $29.00; Norris Public Power - $1,199.74; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $39.40; One-Call Concepts - $8.34; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $170.00; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - (Housing/Membership) - $380.00; Shell - $453.20; Tractor Supply - $61.57; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $189.87; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,269.25 .
DISCUSSION OF LEVY FOR 2018-2019 BUDGET (SAME/CHANGE?): Potential increase was discussed based on close of Keno Operations and uncertain future of the game. Opinion of accountants (Blobaum/Busboom) will be solicited. Further determination will be made at the next Regular meeting.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (May include swimming pool review): Rex Adams stated that a vote might be taken “to get going on this, with particulars to be determined later.” Mayor Meyer stated preference to have all members present before voting on the matter. Tabled until next Regular meeting.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: No new information.
PLANNING & ZONING: No applications ready for review by council.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Mayor Meyer suggested tabling until City attorney is back from vacation and in attendance to provide current status report. Rex Adams indicated areas of advancement…. Trailer releases are prepared and waiting for approval. Two property owners (Maxson/Dorn) has signed off on houses. Others are pending. One property (Lance) presents a challenge due to individual circumstance.
REQUEST TO VACATE STREET (57 FEET EAST OF WATER MAIN LOCATED IN FRONT OF 526 East 2nd to RIVER DRIVE)/Property Description: COM ON E OF GAMBEE’S Add 498 S OF N LINE SE S 189‘ E to CEN OF RI UP CEN OF RI TO PT DUE E OF BEG W 357’ TO POB EX N124’ OF W 150 (1.--: Carol Klee: Carol Klee made the presentation, provided pictures relevant to the situation and a letter which is attached to the office copy of these minutes. Conditions under review are: Overgrown trees and excess accumulation of tree branches and debris, drainage issues causing erosion to property, draining of runoff water pooling on both sides of the street, overall issue of drainage and erosion starting at the corner where pavement stops. Suggested solution: Redo current street to allow for proper drainage of excess water. Replace current material on street with rock. Widen street to accommodate passing vehicles, garbage service, delivery vehicles, etc. The Klee request remains under review, with Council member Reedy indicating he did not have a prohibitive view of the request, but would “like to take a look at it personally.” Mayor Meyer indicated the water problem should be solved before considerations “to vacate.” Employee Pike told of plan to reshape ditch. Contact will be made with adjacent property owners - Rick/Bruce Dunn. Meyer will also contact Norris regarding a problematic light (LED replacement). Review continues.
STREET DAMAGE, OVER-HANGING TREES, ON 500 BLOCK EAST 2ND (Carol Klee): Combined above.
KENO - (Rebecca Lillibridge- prospective buyer): No attendance by person requesting to be on agenda.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues for properties on the current clean-up list, and determination was made to activate study to verify property/road boundaries.
NEXT AGENDA:
DISCUSSION OF LEVY FOR 2018-2019 BUDGET (SAME/CHANGE?)
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (RECAP OF EVENT)
PLANNING & ZONING
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
REQUEST TO VACATE STREET (57 FEET EAST OF WATER MAIN LOCATED IN FRONT OF 526 East 2nd to RIVER DRIVE)/Property Description: COM ON E OF GAMBEE’S Add 498 S OF N LINE SE S 189‘ E to CEN OF RI UP CEN OF RI TO PT DUE E OF BEG W 357’ TO POB EX N 124’ OF W 150 (1.--: Carol Klee, INCLUDING: STREET DAMAGE, OVER-HANGING TREES, ON 500 BLOCK EAST 2ND
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:05 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 21. 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
July 17, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 17, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Rex Adams, 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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 3, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $185.76; Payroll - $1,904.62; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $23.18; Constellation Energy - $3.57; Farmers Cooperative - $44.58; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,165.00; NE U.C. Fund - $61.87; Milton Pike - (Post. Reimb.) - $49.40; Roehr’s Machinery - $50.10; Security First Bank - $55.00; Sullivan Construction - $235.00; Windstream - $72.30; Wymore Arbor State - $135.17; Wymore, City of -$135.00; Wymore Lumber - $21.27; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,141.82.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Council member Reedy advised that arrangements are in place for the Bounce House/Obstacle Course ($950 for delivery/setup/removal), and chicken by VanLaningham. Flyer for tractor show was discussed and preparation information was provided. Rex Adams offered use of his vacant lots for the tractor show (across from fire hall) for alternate setup in the event the park location does not prove adequate due to concerns about new sidewalk and alternate approach (Main Street) restricted by tree limbs not expected to be removed from the passage area by the property owner prior to the annual event. Neumann thanked Adams for the offer and members will assess the possibility.
PLANNING & ZONING: Planning and Zoning Commission previously approved (7/16/18) building permit application for a fence for David Forke. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) approved the Forke fence application (#18-4), and applicant will be notified of approval and $5.00 fee.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Motion, second, vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve the handbook as drafted.
KENO REVIEW - ONGOING REVIEW (CHARITABLE GAMING)/PROCEDURE: After review of recommendation by Attorney Carothers, a motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative was made to reimburse Ruby Morris, Keno Operator the amount of $25,000, a portion of the unusual payout incurred for March 2018. Payment will be drafted, and fund transfer completed between Keno accounts to assure minimum holding in the Keno Proceeds Account remains at $25,000. A copy of the Carothers letter of Charitable Gaming findings/Carothers recommendation is attached to the office copy of the minutes. Included in the correspondence data was manufacturer review requirements as compared to the actual situation in regard to routine maintenance procedures and need for daily analysis reports. Council member Reedy inquired as to the advisability of Council members (Keno Committee - Mewes, Reedy) being trained to prepare necessary analysis reports for a review process, and Carothers indicated that Deputy State Sheriff Schmehl/Charitable Gaming will be contacted in regard to that consideration.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Preparations are in place for letters requesting owner/representative authority to allow asbestos testing/demolition/subsequent clean-up of properties, including secondary support action by Rex Adams who will use Carothers-provided documentation to obtain certain approvals. It was noted by Carothers that one property was more problematic. It was anticipated (Carothers) that necessary procedures should be complete for end of August activation of actual demolition. Rex Adams asked if the service provider for demolition might be allowed to address structures in groups, depending on his “down time,” and Carothers indicated that would be allowed. Carothers also stated that a signed demolition contract will be necessary and will be prepared.
MEETING TIME CHANGE/ORDINANCE # 458: Motion, second, vote (Neumann, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative) to suspend rule of three readings. Motion, second, (Reedy, Neumann) to accept/approve Ordinance #458 to change regular meeting time from 7:30 PM to & 7 PM on first and third Tuesdays of each month. Carothers read the ordinance, and the vote was 4-0 affirmative to accept/approve Ordinance # 458.
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY/CONSIDERATIONS FOR ORDINANCE: No direct topic action taken, but based on information in support of the City having an Ordinance Enforcement Officer - (as provided by Rex Adams, and Adam’s conclusion that it would be a service “well worth the expense,” members discussed the possibility, and decided in favor of further review at the next meeting.
CLEAN-UP: Clean-up letters were ordered. Legal action will be initiated or continued for properties on the current clean-up list.
OTHER: (GENERAL)
Rex Adams suggested replacement/removal of faded Broad Street “Weight Limit” signs, and arrangements will be made for removal.
Rex Adams thanked members for “positive direction” on community clean-up.
Dan Disney thanked members for Walnut/Broad intersection repairs, describing it as “much nicer.”
Dan Disney advised members that the City Hall siding should be completed by Sullivan next week.
The basketball hoops were again discussed, with action reversed to Employee Pike’s original suggestion that Sullivan Construction will be contacted for the work, and that option will be pursued.
NEXT AGENDA:
DISCUSSION OF LEVY FOR 2018-2019 BUDGET (SAME/CHANGE?)
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:23 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 7, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, July 5, 2018
July 3, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 3, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney
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 (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 19, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue 941 - $2,656.55; Payroll $3,144.42; Circle D Mfg. - $144.77; Diller Electric - $1,004.25; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $400.00; NE Dept. of Rev - 941N - $309.72; Norris Public Power - $1,138.41; One-Call Concepts - $8.67; Milton Pike -(Tel. Comp-.) - $25.00; Rewound Power Motors - $146.62; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $402.47; Tractor Supply - $75.98; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $147.32; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,308.34; Wymore Oil Company - $134.00; Wymore Super Foods - $17.38; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,123.90.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Per Council member Reedy, “flyers are done and sent out. Some will be brought to City Hall for mailing.” Per Council member Neumann - materials are being prepared for distribution (Tractor Show).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications pending.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers provided initial draft for review and discussion/decisions at the next Regular meeting.
KENO REVIEW: Attorney Carothers will confer with Charitable Gaming to determine outcome/decisions as per March 2018 unusual payout situation.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: PROCEDURE: Dan Disney inquired if Attorney Carothers is in the process of completing/providing property owner/representative “sign-off” notifications (to Rex Adams) for authority/inclusion in the demolition project, and Carothers noted that he intends to do that this next week. Preparations and contact is pending for any remaining asbestos testing (Bockman) and excavation (Fossler). The estimate for actual demolition is 2-4 months (Fall).
MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 7PM (REEDY): Members were in agreement to change regular meeting time to 7:00 p. m. Carothers will prepare the ordinance for review/approval at the next Regular meeting.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues for the property owners on the current clean-up list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW - ONGOING REVIEW (CHARITABLE GAMING)/PROCEDURE
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
MEETING TIME CHANGE/ORDINANCE #_458_______
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY/CONSIDERATIONS FOR ORDINANCE
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:05 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 17, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 3, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney
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 (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 19, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue 941 - $2,656.55; Payroll $3,144.42; Circle D Mfg. - $144.77; Diller Electric - $1,004.25; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $400.00; NE Dept. of Rev - 941N - $309.72; Norris Public Power - $1,138.41; One-Call Concepts - $8.67; Milton Pike -(Tel. Comp-.) - $25.00; Rewound Power Motors - $146.62; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $402.47; Tractor Supply - $75.98; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $147.32; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,308.34; Wymore Oil Company - $134.00; Wymore Super Foods - $17.38; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,123.90.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Per Council member Reedy, “flyers are done and sent out. Some will be brought to City Hall for mailing.” Per Council member Neumann - materials are being prepared for distribution (Tractor Show).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications pending.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers provided initial draft for review and discussion/decisions at the next Regular meeting.
KENO REVIEW: Attorney Carothers will confer with Charitable Gaming to determine outcome/decisions as per March 2018 unusual payout situation.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: PROCEDURE: Dan Disney inquired if Attorney Carothers is in the process of completing/providing property owner/representative “sign-off” notifications (to Rex Adams) for authority/inclusion in the demolition project, and Carothers noted that he intends to do that this next week. Preparations and contact is pending for any remaining asbestos testing (Bockman) and excavation (Fossler). The estimate for actual demolition is 2-4 months (Fall).
MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 7PM (REEDY): Members were in agreement to change regular meeting time to 7:00 p. m. Carothers will prepare the ordinance for review/approval at the next Regular meeting.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues for the property owners on the current clean-up list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW - ONGOING REVIEW (CHARITABLE GAMING)/PROCEDURE
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
MEETING TIME CHANGE/ORDINANCE #_458_______
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY/CONSIDERATIONS FOR ORDINANCE
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:05 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 17, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 21, 2018
June 19, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 19, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Council member Carmichael
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Carol Hughes, Steve Borgman, 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, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 5, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 257.29; Payroll: $2,184.10; Black Hills Energy - $24.95; Johnny’s Welding - $63.30; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00: Postmaster - $168.00; Schuster’s Outdoor & RV - $148.64; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T. O. Haas - $131.20; John Trauernicht - $100.00; Windstream - $74.78; Wymore Super Foods - $13.89; TOTAL CLAIMS $3,236.15.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Council member Reedy will soon be distributing flyers and providing copies to the City Office for mailing. Council member Neumann will be drafting a letter to potential Tractor Show participants, with information included about the “new approach” to set up in the City Park.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: SPECIAL BEVERAGE LICENSE REQUEST - STEVE BORGMAN: Borgman provided initial information for plans to have a beer garden (with proceeds to be donated “in part” to One Property at a Time group) during 14th Annual Car Show/Tractor Show. Motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and 3-0 affirmative vote gave City approval for the inclusion, and paperwork was provided to Borgman for him to complete and return for Municipal signature.
PLANNING & ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve J. Scheideler building permit application (storage building) - which was approved by the P & Z Commission at 6/18/18 meeting. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: No new information available.
KENO REVIEW: Email information was provided by Attorney Carothers to address, but not designate official particulars of the on-going Keno Review (March-payouts). A copy of Carother’s email is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and available for public review.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES; THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION: Notification of approval for a grant application to the Margaret and Martha Thomas Foundation was received, along with a much-appreciated grant proceeds check in the amount of $38,610.00 (to be strictly applied to the anticipated $66,000 project having an approved $27,500 contribution from the City). A copy of the acceptance letter is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review, as well as the email by Carothers which summarizes upcoming initiation of procedure.
CLEAN-UP: Review (including legal) continues on current applicable properties. One property was determined to be satisfactorily addressed by property owner and was removed from the list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: PROCEDURE
MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 7PM (REEDY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:47 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 3, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 19, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Council member Carmichael
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Carol Hughes, Steve Borgman, 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, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 5, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 257.29; Payroll: $2,184.10; Black Hills Energy - $24.95; Johnny’s Welding - $63.30; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00: Postmaster - $168.00; Schuster’s Outdoor & RV - $148.64; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T. O. Haas - $131.20; John Trauernicht - $100.00; Windstream - $74.78; Wymore Super Foods - $13.89; TOTAL CLAIMS $3,236.15.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Council member Reedy will soon be distributing flyers and providing copies to the City Office for mailing. Council member Neumann will be drafting a letter to potential Tractor Show participants, with information included about the “new approach” to set up in the City Park.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: SPECIAL BEVERAGE LICENSE REQUEST - STEVE BORGMAN: Borgman provided initial information for plans to have a beer garden (with proceeds to be donated “in part” to One Property at a Time group) during 14th Annual Car Show/Tractor Show. Motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and 3-0 affirmative vote gave City approval for the inclusion, and paperwork was provided to Borgman for him to complete and return for Municipal signature.
PLANNING & ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve J. Scheideler building permit application (storage building) - which was approved by the P & Z Commission at 6/18/18 meeting. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: No new information available.
KENO REVIEW: Email information was provided by Attorney Carothers to address, but not designate official particulars of the on-going Keno Review (March-payouts). A copy of Carother’s email is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and available for public review.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES; THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION: Notification of approval for a grant application to the Margaret and Martha Thomas Foundation was received, along with a much-appreciated grant proceeds check in the amount of $38,610.00 (to be strictly applied to the anticipated $66,000 project having an approved $27,500 contribution from the City). A copy of the acceptance letter is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review, as well as the email by Carothers which summarizes upcoming initiation of procedure.
CLEAN-UP: Review (including legal) continues on current applicable properties. One property was determined to be satisfactorily addressed by property owner and was removed from the list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: PROCEDURE
MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 7PM (REEDY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:47 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 3, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 7, 2018
June 5, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 5, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael (Arrival 7:50 PM), Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Rex Adams
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 (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 15, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,649.07; Payroll - $6,971.95; Blue Springs Cemetery - (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $20.45; Johnny’s Welding - $12.50; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $214.85; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water Association (Donation) - $500.00; Norris Public Power - $1,196.27; One-Call Concepts - $9.48; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $382.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00;Wymore Lumber - $95.31; Wymore Oil Company - $144.41; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,996.29.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Plans: Preparation and distribution of flyers. Determination of alternate-approach route (to City Park) and notification for Tractor Show set up, Council member Reedy to contact Shawn. Larry Hohensee to be contacted about August 19th reservation.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications, but a property owner will be notified by letter that a building permit application, with receipt of applicable $5.00 fee, needs to be completed for a fence already erected, and for which no prohibitive placement factors were identified.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Tabled due to delay of draft - resulting from technical (equipment) failure.
KENO REVIEW: No new information yet available regarding March report (large-payout review by Charitable Gaming). Operator in compliance for April payout to City.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner did not arrive for court scheduling - continued to Tuesday. Pictures (by Council member Reedy to Carothers) were requested for a vehicle infraction. Review continues for two other property owners.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES;THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION: Review resulted in approval of $27,500 City contribution to the Thomas Foundation Grant application (Motion: Reedy, Second - Neumann, 4-0 affirmative vote) toward a total estimated cost of $66,110, which included demolition of trailers and houses, as well as estimated land fill and asbestos testing costs. Some necessary location changes may apply, with resulting adjustment to the total cost of the project. Further determinations were made that the City stay current with Municipal improvement needs and plans to encourage City growth/population, and therefore to participate in future applications for Thomas Foundation Grant funds.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
DILAPIDATED HOUSES; THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:22 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 19, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 17, 2018
May 15, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 15, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers, Rex Adams
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 (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 1, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $278.64; Payroll: $2,149.64; B & J Hill Construction (Intersection/Manholes/Sidewalks) - $22,970.00; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $311.00; Black Hills Energy - $29.68; Chelsea Chab - (Meter Dep. Ref.) - $24.21; Concrete Industries - $1,296.00; Constellation Energy - $63.99; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $100.00; Morris Used Cars - $1,449.03; Municipal Supply - $730.30; Nationwide (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; One-Call Concepts - $4.53; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $70.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $131.20; Temps Disposal - $596.63 (Roll-offs - Spring Clean-Up); Tillotson Construction -(Final Payment - Roof Repairs) - $12,498.00; Windstream - $76.48; Wymore Arbor State - $141.24; Wymore Fertilizer - $5.50; Wymore Lumber - $104.58; TOTAL CLAIMS: $43, 210.35.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Date of Annual Celebration was determined: Sunday, August 19, 2018. Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) set the annual celebration budget at $5,000.
PLANNING & ZONING: No applications under consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues to determine corrective action to be taken for garbage accumulation in a building. Legal action has been activated for a property owner with “accumulated trash” infraction. Review continues on two other properties. Future clean-up action will be determined for “worst violation first” for other general clean-up and junked/unlicensed/inoperable vehicle (and other). Attorney Carothers updated members on the Thomas Foundation grant application, speculating a thirty-forty thousand dollar grant request, with determinations yet to be made regarding the amount of City contribution to the demolition project. Receipt is still pending (Carothers/) of a Tax Deed for one included property.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers called for clarification (office hours, shop hours, possibility of PTO designation rather than sick leave/vacation leave classification with consideration for closing employee balances (pay - Vacation, lose - Sick leave) at termination). Draft will be provided for copying and distribution to members for further review prior to the next Regular meeting.
KENO REVIEW: March Keno report review and analysis continues by Charitable Gaming and the City to determine basis for and amount of any prospective reimbursement to Keno Operator. Review led to speculation of a total, but final and official determination cannot be made until the review process is completed and the report is received. Debated issues included: Operator compliance with Nebraska Gaming regulations (changing out game balls - manufacturer specifications, Nebraska Gaming regulations, ), and contractual obligations, as well as need for Operator to contact City members in the event of high/unusual payout situations (has been done in the past, but not recently). A meeting between Charitable Gaming representative(s), Attorney Carothers, and Keno Operator Ruby Morris will be held (May 16th - at the Keno Lounge) to clarify procedures, expectations, inattention to mandated operational procedure, etc.) A motion Carmichael), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote authorized Attorney Carothers to notify Keno Operator that “ball draw” option will not be approved should contractual payments to the City (April report) not be made.
MFO: (City of Beatrice check: $919.17) Members again determined to keep the funds in the Fire Fund of City Regular checking account, to be available for review and reallocation should the Fire Department approach the City with a qualifying request.
DONATION TO RURAL WATER:($100.00?): It was noted by City Attorney Carothers that Rural Water (Hellbusch) has been instrumental in rate studies, and is always quick to respond, without compensation to the organization, on a wide range of project requests. Carothers felt a larger donation than $100 would be in line. Members agreed. A $500 donation was authorized by a motion (Reedy), second (Carmichael) and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Check to Nebraska Rural Water will be included in claims at the next Regular meeting.
OTHER: (1) Increasing incidents of “dogs-running-at large” were discussed, with determination that “pictures be taken and dated” to support legal address of violations. (2) As a result of completion of roof repairs, it was the determination of Mayor and Council to proceed with necessary replacement of ceiling tile, electrical fixtures (LED) under the “general maintenance” program. (3) Council member Reedy inquired about status on a past “storage container” situation designated to legal action. Carothers indicated he would “go forward on it.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:52 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 5, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 15, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers, Rex Adams
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 (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 1, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $278.64; Payroll: $2,149.64; B & J Hill Construction (Intersection/Manholes/Sidewalks) - $22,970.00; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $311.00; Black Hills Energy - $29.68; Chelsea Chab - (Meter Dep. Ref.) - $24.21; Concrete Industries - $1,296.00; Constellation Energy - $63.99; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $100.00; Morris Used Cars - $1,449.03; Municipal Supply - $730.30; Nationwide (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; One-Call Concepts - $4.53; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $70.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $131.20; Temps Disposal - $596.63 (Roll-offs - Spring Clean-Up); Tillotson Construction -(Final Payment - Roof Repairs) - $12,498.00; Windstream - $76.48; Wymore Arbor State - $141.24; Wymore Fertilizer - $5.50; Wymore Lumber - $104.58; TOTAL CLAIMS: $43, 210.35.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Date of Annual Celebration was determined: Sunday, August 19, 2018. Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) set the annual celebration budget at $5,000.
PLANNING & ZONING: No applications under consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues to determine corrective action to be taken for garbage accumulation in a building. Legal action has been activated for a property owner with “accumulated trash” infraction. Review continues on two other properties. Future clean-up action will be determined for “worst violation first” for other general clean-up and junked/unlicensed/inoperable vehicle (and other). Attorney Carothers updated members on the Thomas Foundation grant application, speculating a thirty-forty thousand dollar grant request, with determinations yet to be made regarding the amount of City contribution to the demolition project. Receipt is still pending (Carothers/) of a Tax Deed for one included property.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers called for clarification (office hours, shop hours, possibility of PTO designation rather than sick leave/vacation leave classification with consideration for closing employee balances (pay - Vacation, lose - Sick leave) at termination). Draft will be provided for copying and distribution to members for further review prior to the next Regular meeting.
KENO REVIEW: March Keno report review and analysis continues by Charitable Gaming and the City to determine basis for and amount of any prospective reimbursement to Keno Operator. Review led to speculation of a total, but final and official determination cannot be made until the review process is completed and the report is received. Debated issues included: Operator compliance with Nebraska Gaming regulations (changing out game balls - manufacturer specifications, Nebraska Gaming regulations, ), and contractual obligations, as well as need for Operator to contact City members in the event of high/unusual payout situations (has been done in the past, but not recently). A meeting between Charitable Gaming representative(s), Attorney Carothers, and Keno Operator Ruby Morris will be held (May 16th - at the Keno Lounge) to clarify procedures, expectations, inattention to mandated operational procedure, etc.) A motion Carmichael), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote authorized Attorney Carothers to notify Keno Operator that “ball draw” option will not be approved should contractual payments to the City (April report) not be made.
MFO: (City of Beatrice check: $919.17) Members again determined to keep the funds in the Fire Fund of City Regular checking account, to be available for review and reallocation should the Fire Department approach the City with a qualifying request.
DONATION TO RURAL WATER:($100.00?): It was noted by City Attorney Carothers that Rural Water (Hellbusch) has been instrumental in rate studies, and is always quick to respond, without compensation to the organization, on a wide range of project requests. Carothers felt a larger donation than $100 would be in line. Members agreed. A $500 donation was authorized by a motion (Reedy), second (Carmichael) and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Check to Nebraska Rural Water will be included in claims at the next Regular meeting.
OTHER: (1) Increasing incidents of “dogs-running-at large” were discussed, with determination that “pictures be taken and dated” to support legal address of violations. (2) As a result of completion of roof repairs, it was the determination of Mayor and Council to proceed with necessary replacement of ceiling tile, electrical fixtures (LED) under the “general maintenance” program. (3) Council member Reedy inquired about status on a past “storage container” situation designated to legal action. Carothers indicated he would “go forward on it.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:52 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 5, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 3, 2018
May 1, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 1, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers
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 minutes for the April 17, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,619.33; Payroll - 2,821.35; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $160.80; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $208.05; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,331.04; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $142.76; Milford Woutzke (Tel Comp) - $5.00: Wymore Oil Company- $120.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,518.84.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Employee Pike indicated that the new sidewalk at the City Park presents prohibitive factors for the Tractor Show setup, but determination was made that an alternate (Main Street) approach would allow for use of the location.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: Manhole work anticipated to begin May 2, but with additional (10) manholes added to the project (Increased cost applies). Discussion included future plans to extend park sidewalk to the park shelter (additional cost). The sidewalk in front of City Hall was discussed, with Mayor Meyer initiating conversation regarding the best time for replacement as “when demolition of adjacent, City acquired property is completed” so total area recommendations might be determined. Work on the intersection (Walnut/Broad) is anticipated to begin Thursday, May 3.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTERS, AND LIST OF JUNKED/INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES, AND MISC. OTHER CLEAN-UP ISSUES: Mayor Meyer asked that members continue to look around for “vehicle” issues and “clean-up“ sites. Pictures (to Carothers) were requested for one clean-up location to support initiation of legal action. A second courtesy letter to a property ownerwas determined. Clean-up progress and continued review was noted at one site. A courtesy letter was requested for removal of an unlicensed vehicle ) from City right-of-way.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers will prepare a “sample” based on existing benefit package for full-time employees and his recommendation that the City continue with the definition of “40 hours per week for full-time employees,” rather than the 30-hr designation where there are 5 or more employees, and at which time the sample is available the members will discuss any needed or desired changes.
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY: Resolved.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:04 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 15, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 1, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers
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 minutes for the April 17, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,619.33; Payroll - 2,821.35; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $160.80; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $208.05; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,331.04; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $142.76; Milford Woutzke (Tel Comp) - $5.00: Wymore Oil Company- $120.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,518.84.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Employee Pike indicated that the new sidewalk at the City Park presents prohibitive factors for the Tractor Show setup, but determination was made that an alternate (Main Street) approach would allow for use of the location.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: Manhole work anticipated to begin May 2, but with additional (10) manholes added to the project (Increased cost applies). Discussion included future plans to extend park sidewalk to the park shelter (additional cost). The sidewalk in front of City Hall was discussed, with Mayor Meyer initiating conversation regarding the best time for replacement as “when demolition of adjacent, City acquired property is completed” so total area recommendations might be determined. Work on the intersection (Walnut/Broad) is anticipated to begin Thursday, May 3.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTERS, AND LIST OF JUNKED/INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES, AND MISC. OTHER CLEAN-UP ISSUES: Mayor Meyer asked that members continue to look around for “vehicle” issues and “clean-up“ sites. Pictures (to Carothers) were requested for one clean-up location to support initiation of legal action. A second courtesy letter to a property ownerwas determined. Clean-up progress and continued review was noted at one site. A courtesy letter was requested for removal of an unlicensed vehicle ) from City right-of-way.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers will prepare a “sample” based on existing benefit package for full-time employees and his recommendation that the City continue with the definition of “40 hours per week for full-time employees,” rather than the 30-hr designation where there are 5 or more employees, and at which time the sample is available the members will discuss any needed or desired changes.
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY: Resolved.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:04 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 15, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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