January 21, 2020
The Public Hearing for Ordinance # 461 and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 21, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, Emily Shockley, Colleen Schoneweis
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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the January 7, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Mewes), second (Neumann) , and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $202.81; Payroll - $2,502.53; Black Hills Energy - $27.04; Constellation Energy - $88.28; Gilmore & Associates - $1,761.41; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $459.86; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,254.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $25.50; Postmaster - $180.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $803.07; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Tractor Supply - $34.95; Windstream - $77.44; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,486.89.
PLANNING & ZONING- PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE #461: Motion to open Public Hearing (Mewes ), second (Reedy), vote: 4-0 affirmative). Discussion - which included that the Planning & Zoning Commission met (per Carothers) and recommended passage of Ordinance. 461, and inquiry of Council member Reedy as to how many other municipalities have fallen in line with this action, and which Carothers identified as a trend in those communities that have official zoning regulations in place. Council member Mewes stated that it is better to have accessory buildings than to have empty lots. All agreed, with Carothers commending One Property at a Time for “working hard to encourage (community) growth.” Motion to close Public Hearing and return to Regular session (Reedy), second (Neumann), vote: 4-0 affirmative.
Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and 4-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 461, followed by motion (Carmichael), second (Neumann) to approve Ordinance # 46l, followed by the reading of Ordinance 461 by Carothers, per:: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS; TO REDEFINE THE TERM ACESSORY BUILDING; TO ALLOW ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OR USES TO BE ON A PARCEL OF PROPERTY WITHOUT A PERMITTED OR SPECIAL USE THEREON; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, which then was passed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. (Ordinance # 461 in full is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review).
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY PAYING/SHARING DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY) : Carothers continues to work toward scheduling building inspections (Wymore and Blue Springs together). Inspection warrants on two properties anticipated next week. Other properties are under review (with acquisition offers potentially pending -One Property at a Time), for inclusion in the building inspection project. Results of recent One Property at a Time acquisition (Forney) included: Three dumpsters filled. Possibly another coming. Adams spoke about the possibility of another Thomas Foundation Grant for demolition, and advised (per conversation with member of the grant committee) that should the City partner financially with One Property at a Time on this property, it would improve the potentiality and success of another grant process. Also, the property has yet to be inspected for asbestos. (It was noted that Tim Sedlacek is presently training to be an asbestos inspector, and possibly will pursue also becoming a building inspector in the future. Council member Reedy asked if the garage was to be included in demolition plans, and Adam’s response was that the “condition of the garage is not yet determined.” Another property looks promising for City acquisition (with Connie Mewes stating that the City should get first choice (due to previous interest and financial investment), and Carothers noted he has offered to do the deeding paperwork, but was unaware at this time as to the asking price for the property. Carothers noted that a public hearing on acquisition of the property would be required. All present and contributing to dialogue agreed that positive results (community improvement/growth) will come from concerted clean-up efforts.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Further work likely to be postponed until Spring.
WALKING TRAIL: EMILY SHOCKLEY: Colleen Schoeneweis and Emily Shockly participated in introduction of Homestead Conservation/Standing Bear Trail Association members, and a handout was provided which identified contact individuals/board members. It was noted that they are now busy with “bridge issues,” but are encouraging biking, walking activity on the trail and “pulling people into the communities” to take advantage of commercial opportunities. They are working on “signage” to identify and encourage participants to come into the communities. Money is raised through donations, fund raisers, etc. Council member Reedy noted that he is now on the Tourism board, and interest is strong there to change maps and identify community benefits.
NEXT AGENDA:
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:50 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Public Hearing for Ordinance # 461 and the Regular meeting were read and approved February 4, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing/Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing/ Regular Session)
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
January 7, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 7, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, 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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the December 17, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,277.33; Payroll - $4304.77 Arbor Ink - $125.40; Beatrice Iron/Metal - $74.00; Diller Electric (Cabin) - $471.47; Lauby Heating/Plumbing/Air - $257.58; NE Dept. of Revenue - (941N) - $227.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE U.C. Fund - $7.95; Norris Public Power - $1,292.85; One-Call Concepts - $4.99; Shell/Wex Bank - $764.46; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Ullman Auto Repair (Keith Weyer) - Cabin floor - $4,500.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $194.41; Wymore, City of (Tower/Indiv.) - $2,544.37; Wymore Oil Company $156.65; Wymore Super Foods - $200.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 17,503.23.
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION INFORMATION, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Attorney Carothers reported on current issues, per: Intent to dismiss complaint for Ordinance #460 violation based on rehab/treatment and intended relocation of occupant, as well as possibility of option for One Property At A Time or the City to purchase the dwelling after deed and transfer statement is accomplished (Carothers offered to assist individual with deed/transfer paperwork. Plans included the removal (at earliest possible opportunity) of a vehicle on the same property (battery charge/tire repair). Should real estate acquisition be achieved, either by OPAT or the City, demolition would be the probable course of action. Inspection warrant for demolition is expected next week for two properties. Letter was drafted by Carothers to another individual, and one will be drafted to another regarding potential inspection and subsequent demolition of two other structures. Carol Hughes was asked to request Rex Adams (OPAT) to attend a meeting to solicit demolition cost/or sharing from the City for another property (Office Record: Forney).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. Public Hearing of Planning & Zoning Commission (7PM, 1/13) and Public Hearing of Council (7PM, 1/21 - next Regular meeting) will address potential recommendation/approval of Ordinance # 461 - to change policy to allow for structures to be built on property where there is no primary-use (house) structure. An application for a building permit (2020-1 Lee Parrish) may also be considered, depending on “change recommendation” for the passage of ordinance # 461. Council member Reedy encouraged further analysis regarding the potential policy change, this due to a smaller tax base for personal storage/shop structures as compared to that from construction of new homes, saying, it would be a shame if One Property at a Time and the City completed the recent demolition project and opportunity was not primarily encouraged for the construction of new dwellings. It was agreed that the wave of future growth is difficult to access, and Mewes noted that secondary-type buildings are better than none.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: No new information.
Other: Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike if there were any equipment problems, and none were reported.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING- PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE #461
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY PAYING/SHARING DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:25 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 21, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 7, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, 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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the December 17, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,277.33; Payroll - $4304.77 Arbor Ink - $125.40; Beatrice Iron/Metal - $74.00; Diller Electric (Cabin) - $471.47; Lauby Heating/Plumbing/Air - $257.58; NE Dept. of Revenue - (941N) - $227.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE U.C. Fund - $7.95; Norris Public Power - $1,292.85; One-Call Concepts - $4.99; Shell/Wex Bank - $764.46; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Ullman Auto Repair (Keith Weyer) - Cabin floor - $4,500.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $194.41; Wymore, City of (Tower/Indiv.) - $2,544.37; Wymore Oil Company $156.65; Wymore Super Foods - $200.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 17,503.23.
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION INFORMATION, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Attorney Carothers reported on current issues, per: Intent to dismiss complaint for Ordinance #460 violation based on rehab/treatment and intended relocation of occupant, as well as possibility of option for One Property At A Time or the City to purchase the dwelling after deed and transfer statement is accomplished (Carothers offered to assist individual with deed/transfer paperwork. Plans included the removal (at earliest possible opportunity) of a vehicle on the same property (battery charge/tire repair). Should real estate acquisition be achieved, either by OPAT or the City, demolition would be the probable course of action. Inspection warrant for demolition is expected next week for two properties. Letter was drafted by Carothers to another individual, and one will be drafted to another regarding potential inspection and subsequent demolition of two other structures. Carol Hughes was asked to request Rex Adams (OPAT) to attend a meeting to solicit demolition cost/or sharing from the City for another property (Office Record: Forney).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. Public Hearing of Planning & Zoning Commission (7PM, 1/13) and Public Hearing of Council (7PM, 1/21 - next Regular meeting) will address potential recommendation/approval of Ordinance # 461 - to change policy to allow for structures to be built on property where there is no primary-use (house) structure. An application for a building permit (2020-1 Lee Parrish) may also be considered, depending on “change recommendation” for the passage of ordinance # 461. Council member Reedy encouraged further analysis regarding the potential policy change, this due to a smaller tax base for personal storage/shop structures as compared to that from construction of new homes, saying, it would be a shame if One Property at a Time and the City completed the recent demolition project and opportunity was not primarily encouraged for the construction of new dwellings. It was agreed that the wave of future growth is difficult to access, and Mewes noted that secondary-type buildings are better than none.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: No new information.
Other: Mayor Meyer asked Employee Pike if there were any equipment problems, and none were reported.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING- PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE #461
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY PAYING/SHARING DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:25 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 21, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 17, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Lee/Dorothy Parrish
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 December 3, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann ), second (Mewes), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $232.04; Payroll - $2,152.74; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Annual Charge) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $61.11; Black Hills Energy - $48.49; Constellation Energy - $32.18; Farmers Cooperative - $14.98; Jerry’s Diesel - $1,617.27; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $40.03; Pickrell Lumber - (Cabin) - $300.96; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $82.26; Wymore Super Foods - $47.67; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,354.23.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Attorney Carothers asked (Hughes) to have Rex Adams call him (again?) about property status concerns, and also told that a third roll-off is planned after Christmas.
PLANNING & ZONING: No pending applications; however, Lee and Dorothy Parrish inquired about the possibility of building a woodworking “hobby” shop (metal building, concrete floor, heating, plumbing) on 3 lots - (130 ft. wide - 2nd and Washington) Carothers explained that presently the City does not allow accessory buildings to be constructed/placed on residential property where there is no primary use (house) structure. Members discussed the pros and cons of changes in building/zoning policy, which included “low probability of new homes being built on all empty lots, and the desirability of “upping” the City tax base. Members came to agreement for Carothers to draft a proposal which would allow for “construction” of storage/shop structures where no primary use structure exists, and that will be reviewed first by the Planning and Zoning Commission (at the January 13th meeting), and secondarily by Council at the January 21st meeting.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Work continues, and is held to budget.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT (Mayoral Signature) : Mayor Meyer signed the Building Inspector Agreement. Letters have been sent to designated property owners. Inspection warrants will be activated in the event of “no response” from owners. Carothers indicated that an individual did not arrive for his second court date, but it is believed the individual is currently “in rehab” and not at this time living in violation of ordinance prohibiting residing in a structure without benefit of public utilities. A possibility exists for the proceedings to be cancelled. Carothers will contact a family member of the person involved in reference to the vehicle left on the property (flat tire) for a prolonged period of time.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT (PROJECTS) - KEITH GILMORE - 697A (Jan.- Dec. - entire year), CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
(Motion: Mewes, second: Neumann: vote: 3-0 affirmative) for following designations :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Water System) - Reedy and Neumann;(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes; (Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann; (City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes; (Keno) - Reedy and Mewes; (Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann,
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Carmichael
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Neumann
TEMPORARY CLERK: Andrew Carothers
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT (Projects) : Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE. (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed)
(Motion: Mewes, second: Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative vote to raise employee wages 3% across the board.
BS STREET/WATER/SEWER SUPERVISOR:
Milton Pike - Rate -$ 21.77 hourly wage.
Continuance of current policy regarding insurance.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche -$ 915.49 - monthly salary).
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
PART-TIME HELP:
Milford Woutzke - Rate - $12.88 Hourly wage, with approval for overtime pay for days when over 8 hours are worked.
Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee, $ 10.57 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
Other: Mayor Meyer asked if the gasket has been replaced in the backhoe (old), and Pike replied, “Yes.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 7, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 17, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Lee/Dorothy Parrish
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 December 3, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann ), second (Mewes), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $232.04; Payroll - $2,152.74; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Annual Charge) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $61.11; Black Hills Energy - $48.49; Constellation Energy - $32.18; Farmers Cooperative - $14.98; Jerry’s Diesel - $1,617.27; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $40.03; Pickrell Lumber - (Cabin) - $300.96; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $82.26; Wymore Super Foods - $47.67; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,354.23.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Attorney Carothers asked (Hughes) to have Rex Adams call him (again?) about property status concerns, and also told that a third roll-off is planned after Christmas.
PLANNING & ZONING: No pending applications; however, Lee and Dorothy Parrish inquired about the possibility of building a woodworking “hobby” shop (metal building, concrete floor, heating, plumbing) on 3 lots - (130 ft. wide - 2nd and Washington) Carothers explained that presently the City does not allow accessory buildings to be constructed/placed on residential property where there is no primary use (house) structure. Members discussed the pros and cons of changes in building/zoning policy, which included “low probability of new homes being built on all empty lots, and the desirability of “upping” the City tax base. Members came to agreement for Carothers to draft a proposal which would allow for “construction” of storage/shop structures where no primary use structure exists, and that will be reviewed first by the Planning and Zoning Commission (at the January 13th meeting), and secondarily by Council at the January 21st meeting.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Work continues, and is held to budget.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT (Mayoral Signature) : Mayor Meyer signed the Building Inspector Agreement. Letters have been sent to designated property owners. Inspection warrants will be activated in the event of “no response” from owners. Carothers indicated that an individual did not arrive for his second court date, but it is believed the individual is currently “in rehab” and not at this time living in violation of ordinance prohibiting residing in a structure without benefit of public utilities. A possibility exists for the proceedings to be cancelled. Carothers will contact a family member of the person involved in reference to the vehicle left on the property (flat tire) for a prolonged period of time.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT (PROJECTS) - KEITH GILMORE - 697A (Jan.- Dec. - entire year), CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
(Motion: Mewes, second: Neumann: vote: 3-0 affirmative) for following designations :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Water System) - Reedy and Neumann;(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes; (Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann; (City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes; (Keno) - Reedy and Mewes; (Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann,
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Carmichael
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Neumann
TEMPORARY CLERK: Andrew Carothers
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT (Projects) : Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE. (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed)
(Motion: Mewes, second: Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative vote to raise employee wages 3% across the board.
BS STREET/WATER/SEWER SUPERVISOR:
Milton Pike - Rate -$ 21.77 hourly wage.
Continuance of current policy regarding insurance.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche -$ 915.49 - monthly salary).
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
PART-TIME HELP:
Milford Woutzke - Rate - $12.88 Hourly wage, with approval for overtime pay for days when over 8 hours are worked.
Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee, $ 10.57 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
Other: Mayor Meyer asked if the gasket has been replaced in the backhoe (old), and Pike replied, “Yes.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 7, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 3, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, 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, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the November 19, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Security First Bank - Box Rent - $35.00; Bank Direct - (Internal Revenue Service - 941) - $2,205.43; Payroll - - $6,099.96; 888-Log-Guys, LLC - (Cabin) - $5,044.28; NE Dept. of Revenue - 501N - $308.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,272.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $12.04; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Gene (Radar) Reedy (Municipal Publicity - Reimb. Van’s Chicken) - $120.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb - W-2/W-3 software) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Ullman Auto Sales (Keith Weyer) - $3,000.00 (Cabin); Wex Bank - $318.98; Willet & Carothers - $1,170.00; Williams Midwest Housemovers, Inc. -(Final/Cabin) - $7,250.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - $42.24; Wymore Oil Company - $213.95; TOTAL CLAIMS - $27,229.83.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Progress continues, per Carol Hughes - “ 2nd dumpster, completion timeline unknown at this time.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: (Note: Thomas Foundation Grant 18,500 (paid); Tourism Grant $19,000 (unpaid) to be awarded upon presentation of applicable bills. To this date spent $26,820.94, with $3,900.00 committed to grading/sidewalks, and with Pickrell Lumber bill - amount still outstanding from the remaining balance of $6,779.06. ) Discussion included: Remaining processes per Reedy - Work on floor (Ullman); bricklaying (chimney), comments: “Nice job, Sits nice. Getting closer” to completion. At the Tourism meeting (12/3), April-May was given as project finish date.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Carothers noted that an individual did not keep his court date, and it was continued until December 17th. Probation revocation is anticipated to be the primary focus and altering factor for this individual. Carmichael inquired as to the scope of property owner responsibility, and Carothers responded that, in accordance with the ordinance, no owner responsibility was indicated, only that of the individual in violation of the ordinance by “squatting/residing” in the dwelling without the benefit of public utilities. Copies of the Building Inspection Services Agreement were circulated to members. Discussion followed on various aspects of the agreement, with primary focus on Section 4. a. per, Except as provided in this paragraph 4, the City shall compensate the Company in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125) per hour for inspection work. Inspection work shall include the Company’s travel time, time in completing the inspection, compiling evidence, and completing the inspection report and Notice and Order. If the Company is requested to complete one inspection, the Company shall be compensated for a minimum of four (4) hours. If the Company conducts two or more inspections on the same trip, the Company shall be compensated in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per hour for inspection work with no minimum time requirement (and ) b. - For all other services performed under this Agreement by the Company, the City shall compensate the Company at Seventy Dollars ($70.00) per hour with a one hour minimum. A copy of the complete agreement (Nebraska Code Consulting and Inspections, LLC - one year contract, with automatic renewal for another year, and provision that either party may cancel with a 30-day notice) is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Connie Mewes inquired as to the determination of order of address for structures under review. A priority list was provided to Carothers (by Reedy) (a copy of which is also attached to the office copy of the minutes. Carothers will prepare inspection warrants. It was noted that, once in place, a 10-day timeline will be in effect. A motion was made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Neumann, and approved by a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve/authorize Mayoral signature on the agreement, which is slated to be signed by Mayor Meyer at the December 17th meeting. Reedy asked if the process will go forward from this point, pending applicable signatures, and Carother’s response was, “Yes.” Carothers also advised members of the Legislative requirements (as of September) that municipalities must adopt (and buy) a building code (or if not, must enforce the State code. Carothers will be in contact with the League of Municipalities in reference to the mandate, and timeline (Carothers suggested Jan.-Feb. municipal decision) and for determination of versions - as, commercial, residential, mechanical, uniform building code, property maintenance. Carmichael inquired about the cost to buy codes, and it was described by Carothers as minimal, “the cost of the books.” Reedy inquired as to if the end result might be that the City would need to have it’s own building inspector, and Carothers replied that it was likely, and that the agreement approved tonight could be revisited with “changes” as circumstances dictate. Structural indications of properties neglected to the point of demolition consideration (per Carothers) are damaged shingles, windows, eaves, gutters. Carothers suggested addressing vacant structures first, and because it came up in discussion - later addressing occupied structures.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY: Considerations delayed until Spring.
NEXT AGENDA:
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT (Mayoral Signature)
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT (PR0JECTS) - KEITH GILMORE - 697A (Jan.- Dec. - entire year), CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 17, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 3, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, 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, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the November 19, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Security First Bank - Box Rent - $35.00; Bank Direct - (Internal Revenue Service - 941) - $2,205.43; Payroll - - $6,099.96; 888-Log-Guys, LLC - (Cabin) - $5,044.28; NE Dept. of Revenue - 501N - $308.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,272.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $12.04; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Gene (Radar) Reedy (Municipal Publicity - Reimb. Van’s Chicken) - $120.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb - W-2/W-3 software) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Ullman Auto Sales (Keith Weyer) - $3,000.00 (Cabin); Wex Bank - $318.98; Willet & Carothers - $1,170.00; Williams Midwest Housemovers, Inc. -(Final/Cabin) - $7,250.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - $42.24; Wymore Oil Company - $213.95; TOTAL CLAIMS - $27,229.83.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Progress continues, per Carol Hughes - “ 2nd dumpster, completion timeline unknown at this time.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: (Note: Thomas Foundation Grant 18,500 (paid); Tourism Grant $19,000 (unpaid) to be awarded upon presentation of applicable bills. To this date spent $26,820.94, with $3,900.00 committed to grading/sidewalks, and with Pickrell Lumber bill - amount still outstanding from the remaining balance of $6,779.06. ) Discussion included: Remaining processes per Reedy - Work on floor (Ullman); bricklaying (chimney), comments: “Nice job, Sits nice. Getting closer” to completion. At the Tourism meeting (12/3), April-May was given as project finish date.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Carothers noted that an individual did not keep his court date, and it was continued until December 17th. Probation revocation is anticipated to be the primary focus and altering factor for this individual. Carmichael inquired as to the scope of property owner responsibility, and Carothers responded that, in accordance with the ordinance, no owner responsibility was indicated, only that of the individual in violation of the ordinance by “squatting/residing” in the dwelling without the benefit of public utilities. Copies of the Building Inspection Services Agreement were circulated to members. Discussion followed on various aspects of the agreement, with primary focus on Section 4. a. per, Except as provided in this paragraph 4, the City shall compensate the Company in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125) per hour for inspection work. Inspection work shall include the Company’s travel time, time in completing the inspection, compiling evidence, and completing the inspection report and Notice and Order. If the Company is requested to complete one inspection, the Company shall be compensated for a minimum of four (4) hours. If the Company conducts two or more inspections on the same trip, the Company shall be compensated in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per hour for inspection work with no minimum time requirement (and ) b. - For all other services performed under this Agreement by the Company, the City shall compensate the Company at Seventy Dollars ($70.00) per hour with a one hour minimum. A copy of the complete agreement (Nebraska Code Consulting and Inspections, LLC - one year contract, with automatic renewal for another year, and provision that either party may cancel with a 30-day notice) is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Connie Mewes inquired as to the determination of order of address for structures under review. A priority list was provided to Carothers (by Reedy) (a copy of which is also attached to the office copy of the minutes. Carothers will prepare inspection warrants. It was noted that, once in place, a 10-day timeline will be in effect. A motion was made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Neumann, and approved by a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve/authorize Mayoral signature on the agreement, which is slated to be signed by Mayor Meyer at the December 17th meeting. Reedy asked if the process will go forward from this point, pending applicable signatures, and Carother’s response was, “Yes.” Carothers also advised members of the Legislative requirements (as of September) that municipalities must adopt (and buy) a building code (or if not, must enforce the State code. Carothers will be in contact with the League of Municipalities in reference to the mandate, and timeline (Carothers suggested Jan.-Feb. municipal decision) and for determination of versions - as, commercial, residential, mechanical, uniform building code, property maintenance. Carmichael inquired about the cost to buy codes, and it was described by Carothers as minimal, “the cost of the books.” Reedy inquired as to if the end result might be that the City would need to have it’s own building inspector, and Carothers replied that it was likely, and that the agreement approved tonight could be revisited with “changes” as circumstances dictate. Structural indications of properties neglected to the point of demolition consideration (per Carothers) are damaged shingles, windows, eaves, gutters. Carothers suggested addressing vacant structures first, and because it came up in discussion - later addressing occupied structures.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY: Considerations delayed until Spring.
NEXT AGENDA:
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT (Mayoral Signature)
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT (PR0JECTS) - KEITH GILMORE - 697A (Jan.- Dec. - entire year), CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 17, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 19, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (Arrived 7:10 PM)
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Fred Laber
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 November 5, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $342.72; Payroll - $2,030.14; Black Hills Energy - $32.31; DHHS - Licensure Unit (Water Operator Renewal) - $115.00; First State Insurance - $115.00; Linda Hohensee (Reimb.) - $5.49; Municipal Supply - $286.69; Office Depot - $557.05; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $283.42; Tractor Supply - $154.92; Ullman Auto Sales/Repair - $1,969.04; Windstream - $102.58; Wymore Arbor State - $244.78; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,499.74.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Mayor Meyer asked attending One Property at a Time Member Hughes for a progress report.
Hughes said “one dumpster is filled, another ordered. Progress is better than expected.” Mayor Meyer reported that “the wires are down.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy reported that 888-Log Guys will be on site Wednesday afternoon, and that the logs are cut and will be evaluated for compliance with specifications.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Mayor Meyer asked that an inquiry be made of Attorney Carothers to ascertain, if possible at this time, the date the two Blue Springs structures under current review will be inspected, and also, if any discounted price will be available if both towns (Blue Springs/Wymore) want inspections on the same day-choice schedule. In another matter, a complaint was filed for December 3, 2019 court date for a matter of “residing in a residential dwelling that is not being served with water, electric, and natural gas utility services…” Documentation is attached to the office copy of the minutes.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Understanding is that Dean Cole will not be pursuing grants in this regard due to heavy demands on his present schedule. Employee Pike will check with the Wymore Park Board to determine Wymore Park needs, this aimed at determining if prices might be discounted through a two-community purchase option.
OTHER: Mayor Meyer inquired about equipment, and Pike responded that both backhoes are working, but that units are crowded together and infringing on the shop work area. Suggestions were made about alternate storage, as the possibility of removing the dump truck, perhaps to the Cemetery building, and putting other equipment in its place. Height restriction of the storage area makes this an unworkable solution. It was also discussed that the old backhoe could be moved to the Cemetery storage building and put out for bids in the Spring (Reedy), thus potentially garnering a better price. Employee Pike will make inquiries to determine feasibility of this alternate storage for the old backhoe.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY
And:
(but the following may instead be a December 17th, 2019 Meeting Agenda Topic)--
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT. - KEITH GILMORE - 697A, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:17 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 3, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 19, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (Arrived 7:10 PM)
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Fred Laber
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 November 5, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $342.72; Payroll - $2,030.14; Black Hills Energy - $32.31; DHHS - Licensure Unit (Water Operator Renewal) - $115.00; First State Insurance - $115.00; Linda Hohensee (Reimb.) - $5.49; Municipal Supply - $286.69; Office Depot - $557.05; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $283.42; Tractor Supply - $154.92; Ullman Auto Sales/Repair - $1,969.04; Windstream - $102.58; Wymore Arbor State - $244.78; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,499.74.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Mayor Meyer asked attending One Property at a Time Member Hughes for a progress report.
Hughes said “one dumpster is filled, another ordered. Progress is better than expected.” Mayor Meyer reported that “the wires are down.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy reported that 888-Log Guys will be on site Wednesday afternoon, and that the logs are cut and will be evaluated for compliance with specifications.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Mayor Meyer asked that an inquiry be made of Attorney Carothers to ascertain, if possible at this time, the date the two Blue Springs structures under current review will be inspected, and also, if any discounted price will be available if both towns (Blue Springs/Wymore) want inspections on the same day-choice schedule. In another matter, a complaint was filed for December 3, 2019 court date for a matter of “residing in a residential dwelling that is not being served with water, electric, and natural gas utility services…” Documentation is attached to the office copy of the minutes.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Understanding is that Dean Cole will not be pursuing grants in this regard due to heavy demands on his present schedule. Employee Pike will check with the Wymore Park Board to determine Wymore Park needs, this aimed at determining if prices might be discounted through a two-community purchase option.
OTHER: Mayor Meyer inquired about equipment, and Pike responded that both backhoes are working, but that units are crowded together and infringing on the shop work area. Suggestions were made about alternate storage, as the possibility of removing the dump truck, perhaps to the Cemetery building, and putting other equipment in its place. Height restriction of the storage area makes this an unworkable solution. It was also discussed that the old backhoe could be moved to the Cemetery storage building and put out for bids in the Spring (Reedy), thus potentially garnering a better price. Employee Pike will make inquiries to determine feasibility of this alternate storage for the old backhoe.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY
And:
(but the following may instead be a December 17th, 2019 Meeting Agenda Topic)--
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT. - KEITH GILMORE - 697A, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:17 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 3, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Patty Novotny, Fred Laber, A & D Miller, Adam Vater
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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 15, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,687.05; Payroll $4,222.51; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $98.10; Black Hills Energy - $22.97; Constellation Energy - $3.16; Gilmore & Associates (2019 Street Plans) - $598.35; Johnny’s Welding - $28.25; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $32.98; Municipal Supply - $507.10; NE Dept of Rev (501N) - $216.50; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,538.00; Norris Public Power - $1,143.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.54; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - $458.83; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $203.52; Wymore Oil Company - $310.93; TOTAL CLAIMS $ 11,184.32.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Carol Hughes gave information on behalf of One Property At a Time, as ---Forney property has been acquired, and they would like the City to participate in the clean-up project (“demolition cost”). Attorney Carothers suggested that OPAT contact demolition operators (Fossler/Lottman) to get a bid for demolition cost and share that information with the City to support their decision on the matter. It was also suggested (Pike) that there may be interest in removing the trailer to another location, which would reduce removal cost of the structure.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy identified individuals (James Ullman, Oren Bednar) who will be participating in log (oak) acquisition and cutting. Williams Midwest House Movers is expected to have a representative on site on November 18 for determination or actual start date, depending on their schedule. 888-Log-Guys Log Home Restoration proposal specifications and conditions were discussed (copy of proposal attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review,), and a motion was made by Mewes to accept the proposal, which was then seconded by Reedy, and approved in a vote of Carmichael - No, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, and Reedy - Yes. (Office Record: Copies of signed Proposal sent to 888-Log Guys, Jan Morris, Gene Reedy)
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Not necessary at this time. Removed until later date.
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS : Within a motion by Carmichael, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote, an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Water Fund and an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Sewer Fund, $12,500 alike was transferred from Water and Sewer funds to the General Fund, and the combined total of $25,000 was then transferred from the General Fund to the Street Fund to cover the Backhoe purchase of $25,000 - (1999 New Holland 655E STK 60359 from Martin Equipment - Goodfield, Il) It was noted that the new backhoe is working out well and has been described as a good machine by a local service provider (Jerry’s Diesel). The old backhoe, however, though up and running briefly, is again in need of repair, perhaps (Pike) - “needing to have injectors replaced.”
CLEAN-UP: Upon advisement of Attorney Carothers, a motion was made by Reedy, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Milton Pike as Temporary Ordinance Enforcement Officer for the purpose of serving notice (with 5 day response deadline) to an individual in violation of Ordinance # 460. In another matter, Attorney Carothers stated he would have an agreement for members to consider/approve at the next Regular meeting regarding the inspection of two Blue Springs structures (Office Record: Lance/Stipe) , hopefully which can be addressed within the same timeline as Wymore inspections, and which may result in reduced price per unit (possibly from $125 to $100).
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Members discussed the sales proposal of Sterling West - for Nuplay rubber mulch coated earthtone - delivered price at $4,250.00 for (10 bags). Mayor Meyer indicated that it is his understanding that Dean Cole is still researching grant opportunities, and he suggested delaying any decision on the purchase pending outcome of that endeavor. No objection was raised. As per Mayor Meyer’s request, the Sterling West information will be kept on file.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS “DOG” SITUATION AT PRESCHOOL (Patty Novotny): Patty Novotny questioned if breed-specific ban might be considered by the City, and in support of that inquiry, stated strong concern for the safety of children at the preschool during outside activity in which they are in close proximity with neighborhood dogs (2 pit bulls, one Rotweiler) and she presented a timeline of events and documentation of several individuals describing experiences which had the potential to escalate into dangerous situations for adults and children. A copy of this information is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Dog owners (Millers) described the dogs as gentle and friendly, and noted that the Investigator at the scene told that the dogs did not present with hostility. City Attorney stressed the importance of keeping the safety of the children the primary concern, and asked for the cooperation of the owners in keeping in compliance with the leash law, and out of concern and cooperation-- to place them on their property as far away from the children as possible, and with due concern about keeping them inside during the outside activity of children. Though the Millers repeated that the dogs are not dangerous (even taken to Nursing Home to visit clients), they agreed to comply with City leash law, and cooperate. In an unrelated incident, Adam Vater shared information about another pit bull (owner not determined) who posed threateningly when they were having a family event at City Hall. Other responders told of other incidents of dogs-at-large.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 19, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Patty Novotny, Fred Laber, A & D Miller, Adam Vater
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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 15, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,687.05; Payroll $4,222.51; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $98.10; Black Hills Energy - $22.97; Constellation Energy - $3.16; Gilmore & Associates (2019 Street Plans) - $598.35; Johnny’s Welding - $28.25; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $32.98; Municipal Supply - $507.10; NE Dept of Rev (501N) - $216.50; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,538.00; Norris Public Power - $1,143.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.54; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - $458.83; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $203.52; Wymore Oil Company - $310.93; TOTAL CLAIMS $ 11,184.32.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Carol Hughes gave information on behalf of One Property At a Time, as ---Forney property has been acquired, and they would like the City to participate in the clean-up project (“demolition cost”). Attorney Carothers suggested that OPAT contact demolition operators (Fossler/Lottman) to get a bid for demolition cost and share that information with the City to support their decision on the matter. It was also suggested (Pike) that there may be interest in removing the trailer to another location, which would reduce removal cost of the structure.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy identified individuals (James Ullman, Oren Bednar) who will be participating in log (oak) acquisition and cutting. Williams Midwest House Movers is expected to have a representative on site on November 18 for determination or actual start date, depending on their schedule. 888-Log-Guys Log Home Restoration proposal specifications and conditions were discussed (copy of proposal attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review,), and a motion was made by Mewes to accept the proposal, which was then seconded by Reedy, and approved in a vote of Carmichael - No, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, and Reedy - Yes. (Office Record: Copies of signed Proposal sent to 888-Log Guys, Jan Morris, Gene Reedy)
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Not necessary at this time. Removed until later date.
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS : Within a motion by Carmichael, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote, an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Water Fund and an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Sewer Fund, $12,500 alike was transferred from Water and Sewer funds to the General Fund, and the combined total of $25,000 was then transferred from the General Fund to the Street Fund to cover the Backhoe purchase of $25,000 - (1999 New Holland 655E STK 60359 from Martin Equipment - Goodfield, Il) It was noted that the new backhoe is working out well and has been described as a good machine by a local service provider (Jerry’s Diesel). The old backhoe, however, though up and running briefly, is again in need of repair, perhaps (Pike) - “needing to have injectors replaced.”
CLEAN-UP: Upon advisement of Attorney Carothers, a motion was made by Reedy, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Milton Pike as Temporary Ordinance Enforcement Officer for the purpose of serving notice (with 5 day response deadline) to an individual in violation of Ordinance # 460. In another matter, Attorney Carothers stated he would have an agreement for members to consider/approve at the next Regular meeting regarding the inspection of two Blue Springs structures (Office Record: Lance/Stipe) , hopefully which can be addressed within the same timeline as Wymore inspections, and which may result in reduced price per unit (possibly from $125 to $100).
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Members discussed the sales proposal of Sterling West - for Nuplay rubber mulch coated earthtone - delivered price at $4,250.00 for (10 bags). Mayor Meyer indicated that it is his understanding that Dean Cole is still researching grant opportunities, and he suggested delaying any decision on the purchase pending outcome of that endeavor. No objection was raised. As per Mayor Meyer’s request, the Sterling West information will be kept on file.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS “DOG” SITUATION AT PRESCHOOL (Patty Novotny): Patty Novotny questioned if breed-specific ban might be considered by the City, and in support of that inquiry, stated strong concern for the safety of children at the preschool during outside activity in which they are in close proximity with neighborhood dogs (2 pit bulls, one Rotweiler) and she presented a timeline of events and documentation of several individuals describing experiences which had the potential to escalate into dangerous situations for adults and children. A copy of this information is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Dog owners (Millers) described the dogs as gentle and friendly, and noted that the Investigator at the scene told that the dogs did not present with hostility. City Attorney stressed the importance of keeping the safety of the children the primary concern, and asked for the cooperation of the owners in keeping in compliance with the leash law, and out of concern and cooperation-- to place them on their property as far away from the children as possible, and with due concern about keeping them inside during the outside activity of children. Though the Millers repeated that the dogs are not dangerous (even taken to Nursing Home to visit clients), they agreed to comply with City leash law, and cooperate. In an unrelated incident, Adam Vater shared information about another pit bull (owner not determined) who posed threateningly when they were having a family event at City Hall. Other responders told of other incidents of dogs-at-large.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 19, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Beatrice Building Inspectors Mierau and McCrury, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, Dean Cole
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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 1, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $209.52; Payroll - $2,170.54; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $200.00; Constellation Energy - $3.11; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $229.15; Jan Morris (Cabin reimbursements) - $46.06; NE UC Fund - $21.01; One-Call Concepts - $5.76; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.50; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $49.86; Schuster’s Outdoor RV - $32.88; Windstream - $77.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,306.12.
BUILDING INSPECTION/INTERNATIONAL CODE/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: BEATRICE BUILDING INSPECTORS MC CRURY/MIERAU INVITED TO ATTEND: Rod Mierau, assisted by Chet McCrury gave the overview and Andy Carothers led the inquiry session. (Summary: LLC was created to avail providing building inspector services to local communities. Municipal cost for the services that would be available are still being worked out, and is partly based on the level of participation by surrounding municipalities. It is , however, felt that building inspections would be on a “per inspection basis.” Primary focus would be building inspections and address of dilapidated buildings in compliance with the International Building Code. It was highly recommended that members familiarize themselves with the Property Code and make community-specific changes when adopting it. Attorney Carothers and Rex Adams (representing One Property at a Time) provided input in regard to possibilities because of empty lots now being available, and Connie Mewes brought up need for increased public awareness about the investment and effort of the City in the last demolition project, and not just One Property at a Time. Adams cordially stated that he was not in charge of advertising, and went on to indicate builder interest in speculative construction. It was also noted that sub-contractors were not in great supply locally. Mierau told of future possibility of electronic tracking of selected action processes.. The turnaround time for response to issues involving Residential Code was speculated to be 2-3 days. Nuisance issues could be addressed, starting with the worst offense, based on complaints, or from a compiled list. Mierau and McCrury stated they would be willing to return when more detailed information becomes available on their planned multi-municipality project. Everyone agreed that the biggest problems facing the City were dilapidated buildings and weeds/trash, and that this all could not be alleviated “overnight” but would take a “consistent approach.” Taking advantage of all/any available grant opportunities would add strength to the effort.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy has agreed to supervise current aspects of cabin preservations procedures, including contractor evaluations, supervision, and progress needs and analysis. He stated that James Ullman ( log work) should complete his part of the project within three weeks. Reedy also stated that another contractor (Butch Bouvier) has requested that the City sign off on work he, if chosen, would do each week, and provide progress payments at those times. Approval by Council could facilitate that request. Reedy indicated that the project is still within budget. Dean Cole told that Jan Morris is confident in Reedy’s ability to carry the project forward.
PAVING/TRANSFER KENO FUNDS TO STREET DPT. FOR DISPOSITION TO PAVING PROJECT: Tabled for later consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Determination was to return to the previous method of handling issues (courtesy letter, certified letter, legal action) until such time as the City might be able to enter into the program offered by Mierau and McCrury of City of Beatrice. Dean Cole stated that while he is researching the “tree” needs of the City, he has noticed many junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles, and he offered to assist by compiling a fact/photographic record for the City to use to address these infractions. No objections were made to his offer of assistance.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH/GRANT APPLICATION (DEAN COLE): Employee Pike told of another supplier, and agreed to check their prices to make a comparison with information already at hand. Cole stated willingness to contact Land and Water Resourcing as a funding resource for various park needs, and he was given the go ahead.
EQUIPMENT- BACKHOE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT: Council member Carmichael presented information, identifying an available unit. ‘99 New Holland (no A/C) with 1,200 hours, which was offered for $27,000, but which he managed to bring down to $26,000- “delivered.” He stated intent to try for further reduction. By motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote he was given authority to make the purchase, and he will initiate arrangements for delivery.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
CLEAN-UP
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:15 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 5, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Beatrice Building Inspectors Mierau and McCrury, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, Dean Cole
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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 1, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $209.52; Payroll - $2,170.54; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $200.00; Constellation Energy - $3.11; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $229.15; Jan Morris (Cabin reimbursements) - $46.06; NE UC Fund - $21.01; One-Call Concepts - $5.76; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.50; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $49.86; Schuster’s Outdoor RV - $32.88; Windstream - $77.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,306.12.
BUILDING INSPECTION/INTERNATIONAL CODE/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: BEATRICE BUILDING INSPECTORS MC CRURY/MIERAU INVITED TO ATTEND: Rod Mierau, assisted by Chet McCrury gave the overview and Andy Carothers led the inquiry session. (Summary: LLC was created to avail providing building inspector services to local communities. Municipal cost for the services that would be available are still being worked out, and is partly based on the level of participation by surrounding municipalities. It is , however, felt that building inspections would be on a “per inspection basis.” Primary focus would be building inspections and address of dilapidated buildings in compliance with the International Building Code. It was highly recommended that members familiarize themselves with the Property Code and make community-specific changes when adopting it. Attorney Carothers and Rex Adams (representing One Property at a Time) provided input in regard to possibilities because of empty lots now being available, and Connie Mewes brought up need for increased public awareness about the investment and effort of the City in the last demolition project, and not just One Property at a Time. Adams cordially stated that he was not in charge of advertising, and went on to indicate builder interest in speculative construction. It was also noted that sub-contractors were not in great supply locally. Mierau told of future possibility of electronic tracking of selected action processes.. The turnaround time for response to issues involving Residential Code was speculated to be 2-3 days. Nuisance issues could be addressed, starting with the worst offense, based on complaints, or from a compiled list. Mierau and McCrury stated they would be willing to return when more detailed information becomes available on their planned multi-municipality project. Everyone agreed that the biggest problems facing the City were dilapidated buildings and weeds/trash, and that this all could not be alleviated “overnight” but would take a “consistent approach.” Taking advantage of all/any available grant opportunities would add strength to the effort.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy has agreed to supervise current aspects of cabin preservations procedures, including contractor evaluations, supervision, and progress needs and analysis. He stated that James Ullman ( log work) should complete his part of the project within three weeks. Reedy also stated that another contractor (Butch Bouvier) has requested that the City sign off on work he, if chosen, would do each week, and provide progress payments at those times. Approval by Council could facilitate that request. Reedy indicated that the project is still within budget. Dean Cole told that Jan Morris is confident in Reedy’s ability to carry the project forward.
PAVING/TRANSFER KENO FUNDS TO STREET DPT. FOR DISPOSITION TO PAVING PROJECT: Tabled for later consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Determination was to return to the previous method of handling issues (courtesy letter, certified letter, legal action) until such time as the City might be able to enter into the program offered by Mierau and McCrury of City of Beatrice. Dean Cole stated that while he is researching the “tree” needs of the City, he has noticed many junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles, and he offered to assist by compiling a fact/photographic record for the City to use to address these infractions. No objections were made to his offer of assistance.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH/GRANT APPLICATION (DEAN COLE): Employee Pike told of another supplier, and agreed to check their prices to make a comparison with information already at hand. Cole stated willingness to contact Land and Water Resourcing as a funding resource for various park needs, and he was given the go ahead.
EQUIPMENT- BACKHOE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT: Council member Carmichael presented information, identifying an available unit. ‘99 New Holland (no A/C) with 1,200 hours, which was offered for $27,000, but which he managed to bring down to $26,000- “delivered.” He stated intent to try for further reduction. By motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote he was given authority to make the purchase, and he will initiate arrangements for delivery.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
CLEAN-UP
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:15 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 5, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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