August 21, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 21, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Carol Klee, Chris Canfield, Mike Widick, Carol Hughes
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 7:00 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 August 7, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - 323.42; Payroll - $2,222.60; Black Hills Energy - $6.26; Blue River Area Agency on Aging - $625.00; Display Sales - $503.00; Jerry’s Diesel Service - $92.00: Lincoln Journal Star (Municipal Publicity) - $15.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $205.00; Pike Rentals - $500.00; Gene (Radar) Reedy - Municipal Publicity - Car Show Reimbursements - $500.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T. L. Excavation - (Park) - $1,275.00; Windstream - $68.08; Wymore Lumber - $308.44; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,698.80.
DISCUSSION OF LEVY FOR 2018-2019 BUDGET (SAME/CHANGE?): No bonding issues, no new applicable interlocal agreements impacted on levy setting which is currently at the .45 cent maximum request allowance, so no changes were made.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Expedience was encouraged by Rex Adams. Further review was designated, including contact by Council member Reedy to representatives of comparable communities (as Adams, DeWitt) that have ordinance enforcement officers in place for weed, trash, various nuisance ordinance compliance. Relevant issues included, but was not all-inclusive to the following factors: Hourly need determination and cost ($28-30 per hr.); uniform code, workers’ compensation, evaluation of positive impact of existing programs.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (RECAP OF EVENT): Rainfall impacted on attendance, but cars numbered 55 entries, tractors 22-23. Bounce house was delivered, but cancelled, resulting in mutual agreement between Council member Reedy and product supplier-- for billing at a half-rate. ($537.50)
PLANNING & ZONING: Two applications which received approval at the last P & Z Commission meeting were reviewed. Motion, second, vote (Reedy, Mewes; 3-0 affirmative) approved the Art Linsenmeyer application for an add-on and the Larry Zimmerman application for a fence. Applicants will be notified of approval and fee.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: The program is underway, with the following factors noted: 6 out of 12 owners have signed, with the 7th approval expected soon. Stipend payments are under consideration for two properties. Two properties initially determined for the program have been removed, and one added. Two properties: Widick, Maxson) have had asbestos testing, and plans are in place for remaining asbestos testing/removal. Inspections are anticipated to be scheduled in correlation with that for another community (Wymore) for cost-effective results. Rex Adams inquired as to the recommendation and benefit of “burning” certain houses in the program, and Attorney Carothers indicated it would be a beneficial method (decreasing clean-up (Paul and Joel) cost, but that signed (by owner) Fire Training notification requirements must be met. Council member Reedy will make contact to substantiate asbestos testing completion at one test site, and for remaining asbestos testing considerations.
REQUEST TO VACATE STREET (57 FEET EAST OF WATER MAIN LOCATED IN FRONT OF 526East 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 : Work has been done by City crew to minimize drainage problems, with gravel to be applied, as well as further work (as culvert) if proven necessary in the future. Carol Klee advised and provided documentation wherein she withdrew her previous request to vacate the street, and that correspondence is attached to the office copy of minutes.
KENO REVIEW: City Attorney Carothers provided buyer information which included: potentiality of shared Manager‘s License (Morris w/ new buyer) for the duration of time needed for completion of new application processing, and contact person (Carri Fitzgerald, Licensing Specialist - Nebraska Department of Revenue, Charitable Gaming Division (402) 471-5949 /carri.Fitzgerald@Nebraska.gov). 60-90 days would be required for review and issuance of liquor license. Expected potential buyer (Lillibridge) was not in attendance, so current status or continuing interest and intent is not known.
CLEAN UP: It was noted that one vehicle has been removed by a property owner on the clean up list, and that location was removed from the list. Limited clean-up progress at two locations will result in legal action. Chris Witowski will be contacted for boundary determination at another site. Two certified letters will be mailed.
NEXT AGENDA:
2018-2019 BUDGET HEARING (Followed by Regular Session topics)
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP)
PLANNING & ZONING
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 4, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, September 6, 2018
September 4, 2018
The 2018-2019 Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on September 4, 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, Brian Blobaum, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Mr./Mrs. Chris Canfield, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, Dan Disney, Steve Porter
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 7:00 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 August 21, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,071.55; Payroll 3,145.66; Blobaum & Busboom (Budget Support) - $1,300.00; Constellation Energy - $3.71; Fireman’s Memorial Hall - $100.00 - (Municipal Publicity); More Than Games (Municipal Publicity) - $537.50; Municipal Supply - $126.88; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $287.72; Norris Public Power - $1,198.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $170.00; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $13.40; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $219.36; Sullivan Construction - $360.00; Tractor Supply - $207.91; Uhl’s Sporting Goods - (Municipal Publicity) - $1,895.00; Weyer Repair - $15.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wrenchman Service - $153.52; Wymore Oil Co. - $130.01; - TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,020.58; -- and Blue Springs Keno $415.19 from the Keno Proceeds Checking Account - (July Report).
2018-2019 BUDGET HEARING/ Resolution 2018-2
Motion (Carmichael) and second (Mewes) to open the Budget Hearing: (Vote: 4-0 affirmative).
Call for comments and questions (none), summarization by Blobaum of the Budget Notes (herein included) :
2018-2019 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $37,000 per year (nearly the same as last year), and the Keno Fund is producing roughly $20,000 per year (a decrease from the previous year). These funds produced are held in reserve available for capital outlays (paving, new equipment, water lines, etc.)... It is estimated that as of October 1, 2018, you will have cash reserves of about $300,000 General and $220,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $260,000 General and $230,000 Keno.… For the year 2018-2019, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $29,366 o $29,836. This increase (of approx. 1.6%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,525,958 to $6,630.423. All of the increased valuation of $104,465 is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $600,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $543,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $311,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $330,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund (this includes $60,000 for distribution of demolition grant and match) and $510,000 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $29,836. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,694,000.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,694,000 be spent. GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
Motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative- Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy) to approve/accept a 1% allowable additional increase in the Restricted Funds Authority.
Since no changes were required to the Budget, motion (Reedy) second (Neumann) to accept the 2018-2019 Budget: (Vote: 4-0 affirmative = Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes) .
Motion (Mewes) and second (Carmichael) (,vote 4-0 affirmative) to open a Special Budget Meeting within the Budget Meeting.
Resolution #2018-2 was read (Blobaum)--- (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Blue Springs that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2018-2019 property tax request be set at $29,836. 2. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2018.
Motion (Reedy), second(Carmichael), vote (4-0 affirmative - Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy) to adopt Resolution #2018-2 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($29,836.00).
Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) (vote 4-0 affirmative - to close The Budget Hearing and return proceedings to Regular session.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Council member Reedy noted that one community he reviewed (DeWitt) designates $2,500 annually for the service. Another community (Odell) may be contacted for comparison. Rex Adams summarized his previous information which was comparable to information Carothers offered: $28-30 hourly rate, liability-worker’s compensation possibilities, need for designation of uniform/clothing. Carothers will “reach out” to Gustafson to determine interested off-duty officers (primary, or alternating) for the position, and to see if interested person(s) might attend a meeting for more pervasive discussion of alternatives and degree of involvement. Also touched upon was the possibility (suggested by Adams) of Gage County interest in getting monetary support of communities without law enforcement officers and also the benefit of routine availability of City Hall (for paperwork) to officers on duty through the community.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP): Insufficient information available for final analysis.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: City Attorney Carothers reported: All but two authorizations are signed. Those not signed were noted to have deteriorated exterior and interior condition to support inclusion in the demolition program. Carothers will make necessary contact for remaining asbestos testing needs (Bockman/Ron Thompson) and demolition (Fossler) aspects. Rex Adams and Dan Disney provided information regarding the training of a local (Mike Plihal) for asbestos testing (and later on - asbestos abatement), and the benefit of utilizing Plihal services (Adams: “If not now, in upcoming asbestos testing”, due to cooperative stance between One Property at a Time and Plihal that would have cost-effective results. Controlled burns was discussed, as well as the necessary documentation (signed Fire Training Notification forms to State).
CLEAN UP: Carothers advised that one property owner on the current clean-up list is scheduled for court in two weeks. He will drive by another property after the meeting and determine advisable legal action. It was noted that no response has yet been received from Witowski in reference to boundary designation (property owner-City), and a second contact will be made. A property showing improvement will continue in the review process. Carothers requested pictures of another property.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -CONTINUED
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP)
PLANNING & ZONING
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:49 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 18, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The 2018-2019 Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on September 4, 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, Brian Blobaum, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Mr./Mrs. Chris Canfield, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, Dan Disney, Steve Porter
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 7:00 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 August 21, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,071.55; Payroll 3,145.66; Blobaum & Busboom (Budget Support) - $1,300.00; Constellation Energy - $3.71; Fireman’s Memorial Hall - $100.00 - (Municipal Publicity); More Than Games (Municipal Publicity) - $537.50; Municipal Supply - $126.88; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $287.72; Norris Public Power - $1,198.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $170.00; Katherine Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $13.40; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $219.36; Sullivan Construction - $360.00; Tractor Supply - $207.91; Uhl’s Sporting Goods - (Municipal Publicity) - $1,895.00; Weyer Repair - $15.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wrenchman Service - $153.52; Wymore Oil Co. - $130.01; - TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,020.58; -- and Blue Springs Keno $415.19 from the Keno Proceeds Checking Account - (July Report).
2018-2019 BUDGET HEARING/ Resolution 2018-2
Motion (Carmichael) and second (Mewes) to open the Budget Hearing: (Vote: 4-0 affirmative).
Call for comments and questions (none), summarization by Blobaum of the Budget Notes (herein included) :
2018-2019 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $37,000 per year (nearly the same as last year), and the Keno Fund is producing roughly $20,000 per year (a decrease from the previous year). These funds produced are held in reserve available for capital outlays (paving, new equipment, water lines, etc.)... It is estimated that as of October 1, 2018, you will have cash reserves of about $300,000 General and $220,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $260,000 General and $230,000 Keno.… For the year 2018-2019, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $29,366 o $29,836. This increase (of approx. 1.6%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,525,958 to $6,630.423. All of the increased valuation of $104,465 is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $600,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $543,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $311,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $330,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund (this includes $60,000 for distribution of demolition grant and match) and $510,000 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $29,836. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,694,000.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,694,000 be spent. GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
Motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative- Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy) to approve/accept a 1% allowable additional increase in the Restricted Funds Authority.
Since no changes were required to the Budget, motion (Reedy) second (Neumann) to accept the 2018-2019 Budget: (Vote: 4-0 affirmative = Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes) .
Motion (Mewes) and second (Carmichael) (,vote 4-0 affirmative) to open a Special Budget Meeting within the Budget Meeting.
Resolution #2018-2 was read (Blobaum)--- (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Blue Springs that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2018-2019 property tax request be set at $29,836. 2. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2018.
Motion (Reedy), second(Carmichael), vote (4-0 affirmative - Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy) to adopt Resolution #2018-2 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($29,836.00).
Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) (vote 4-0 affirmative - to close The Budget Hearing and return proceedings to Regular session.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Council member Reedy noted that one community he reviewed (DeWitt) designates $2,500 annually for the service. Another community (Odell) may be contacted for comparison. Rex Adams summarized his previous information which was comparable to information Carothers offered: $28-30 hourly rate, liability-worker’s compensation possibilities, need for designation of uniform/clothing. Carothers will “reach out” to Gustafson to determine interested off-duty officers (primary, or alternating) for the position, and to see if interested person(s) might attend a meeting for more pervasive discussion of alternatives and degree of involvement. Also touched upon was the possibility (suggested by Adams) of Gage County interest in getting monetary support of communities without law enforcement officers and also the benefit of routine availability of City Hall (for paperwork) to officers on duty through the community.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP): Insufficient information available for final analysis.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: City Attorney Carothers reported: All but two authorizations are signed. Those not signed were noted to have deteriorated exterior and interior condition to support inclusion in the demolition program. Carothers will make necessary contact for remaining asbestos testing needs (Bockman/Ron Thompson) and demolition (Fossler) aspects. Rex Adams and Dan Disney provided information regarding the training of a local (Mike Plihal) for asbestos testing (and later on - asbestos abatement), and the benefit of utilizing Plihal services (Adams: “If not now, in upcoming asbestos testing”, due to cooperative stance between One Property at a Time and Plihal that would have cost-effective results. Controlled burns was discussed, as well as the necessary documentation (signed Fire Training Notification forms to State).
CLEAN UP: Carothers advised that one property owner on the current clean-up list is scheduled for court in two weeks. He will drive by another property after the meeting and determine advisable legal action. It was noted that no response has yet been received from Witowski in reference to boundary designation (property owner-City), and a second contact will be made. A property showing improvement will continue in the review process. Carothers requested pictures of another property.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -CONTINUED
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP)
PLANNING & ZONING
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:49 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 18, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, August 9, 2018
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)
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, 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)
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