March 3, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 3, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Mewes
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Dean Cole, Sara Hutchison
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 (Carmichael) , second (Neumann) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 18, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Carmichael), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,520.01; Payroll $3,232.48; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $615.17; Constellation Energy - $123.53; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $206.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming 50G) - $100.00; Norris Public Power - $1,385.74; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.90; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $220.73; Wymore Oil Company - $240.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,756.56.
POST OFFICE BOX ($76.00 annually) vs. PUTTING UP A MAIL BOX: Discussion, followed by motion (Carmichael), second (Neumann), and 3-0 affirmative to make annual payment of $76.00 for the existing post office box Number 25 rather than putting up route box outside City Hall (which could pose a threat of mail tampering.)
FEIT MEMORIAL PARK & CITY PARK: REVITALIZING PARK BOARD (DEAN COLE): (Current Committee: Reedy/Mewes): Dean Cole addressed members. Aspects of discussion were: 1. Request for portable toilet -- (April 1 - Oct. 1) at Feit Memorial Park to correlate with University of Nebraska canoeing/kayaking program (April- July) (They very much appreciated it last year.), and for local campers, trailhead participants, fishermen, mushroom hunters, etc. Council member Carmichael suggested determination be made focused on highest usage timeline, with possible time extension, as circumstances indicate. Final decision was made to schedule a portable toilet at Feit Park from April 1 - July 1, 2020, with extension later - depending on use factors. 2. Potentiality of permanent toileting facility: At Feit Park (comments by Meyer, Cole, Pike) - Cole indicated that it is easier to get a grant for permanent improvements. Members discussed future variables, as hook up to sewer (with Pike to make contacts to evaluate the situation), -- or installation of a tank. 3. Playground mulch: Carmichael brought up need for playground mulch at the City Park, with Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann and Reedy, and Employee Pike in agreement. A previously offered “sale” price of 10 - 75cf Nuplay ETI Nuplay rubber mulch coated earthtone (Sterling West), at $425 per bag ($4,250) has expired, and members agreed for Employee Pike to contact them again about current pricing. 4.Tennis Court recommendations/needs: Clean up, power washing, grant pursued by Cole for replacing lights ($16,000?/ and two-three outlets installed). Troubleshooting of drainage problem. A new net is available for court use. 5. Other. Paint picnic table at Feit Park (Community Service workers may be a possibility for this, and other related issues.) Grant for drinking fountains (2) in park. Community tree survey/future plan.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT; DESIGNATION OF SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY?: It was noted that Tim Sedlacek may be interested in doing asbestos checks for the City, and an inquiry will be made. Annual clean up day was scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (with completion aspects continuing on 23rd,24th.)
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy has hauled off the old foundation, and will be in contact with B. Hill regarding planned sidewalk.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
Other: Attorney Carothers will be contacted (request by Reedy) in reference to a “tax” property situation, and acquisition/claim by City. (Office Record: Joy Creek)
NEXT AGENDA:
BRIDGE - JOHN HILL
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ASBESTOS TESTING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
FEIT PARK (SEWER HOOK-UP, RELATED ASPECTS); CITY PARK (MULCH, OTHER)
PLANNING & ZONING
Motion to adjourn: Neumann Time: 7:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 17, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 18,2020,in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Carol Hughes, Lee 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 (Carmichael) , second (Mewes) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 4, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Carmichael), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $317.19; Payroll - $2,002.94; Black Hills Energy - $62.96; Constellation Energy - $200.81; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $22.76; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - $267.71; T.O. Haas - $29.18; Windstream - $81.08; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,234.63.
AUDIT APPROVAL: Motion (Neumann) , second ( Mewes) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept the Blobaum & Busboom 2019-2020 Blue Springs, Ne Examination of Financial Records.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT: Determination was made to use City employees and City equipment to demolish structures on one property, utilizing Temps Disposal roll-offs for removal of debris. Employee Pike will set the project in motion, beginning with the trailer first, and the garage afterward.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy is to meet with Brian Hill (Saturday) to discuss sidewalk issues.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. Lee Parrish addressed members, advising them that his initial plan to construct a workshop has changed. He expressed concern about creating “noise” in a residential neighborhood, and does not want to create a problem. Also, he now wishes to put up a commercial building. His search for available property in commercial or industrial zoning has thus far been unsuccessful. He will continue to look for a suitable location.
NEXT AGENDA:
POST OFFICE BOX ($76.00 annually) vs. PUTTING UP A MAIL BOX
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PLANNING & ZONING
Motion to adjourn: Mewes Time: 7:22 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 3, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 18,2020,in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Carol Hughes, Lee 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 (Carmichael) , second (Mewes) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 4, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Carmichael), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $317.19; Payroll - $2,002.94; Black Hills Energy - $62.96; Constellation Energy - $200.81; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $22.76; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - $267.71; T.O. Haas - $29.18; Windstream - $81.08; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,234.63.
AUDIT APPROVAL: Motion (Neumann) , second ( Mewes) , 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept the Blobaum & Busboom 2019-2020 Blue Springs, Ne Examination of Financial Records.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT: Determination was made to use City employees and City equipment to demolish structures on one property, utilizing Temps Disposal roll-offs for removal of debris. Employee Pike will set the project in motion, beginning with the trailer first, and the garage afterward.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy is to meet with Brian Hill (Saturday) to discuss sidewalk issues.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. Lee Parrish addressed members, advising them that his initial plan to construct a workshop has changed. He expressed concern about creating “noise” in a residential neighborhood, and does not want to create a problem. Also, he now wishes to put up a commercial building. His search for available property in commercial or industrial zoning has thus far been unsuccessful. He will continue to look for a suitable location.
NEXT AGENDA:
POST OFFICE BOX ($76.00 annually) vs. PUTTING UP A MAIL BOX
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PLANNING & ZONING
Motion to adjourn: Mewes Time: 7:22 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 3, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 4, 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, 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 (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the January 21, 2020- Public Hearing for Ordinance # 461 and Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Carmichael), second (Mewes), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,161.61; Payroll - $3,032.01; Blobaum & Busboom (Examination of Financial Records) - $3,400.00; Circle D Mfg. - $161.85; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $336.20; NE Rural Water Association (Membership) - $125.00; Norris Public Power - $1,349.68; One-Call Concepts - $2.30; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) $25.60; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,250.00;Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $170.10; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,099.35.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT: Attorney Carothers provided an update. Considerations: 1. Blue Springs and Wymore may use Crawford excavator without charge, except for fuel (DSL), but with advance notice provided, and the operator is capable. 2. Transport would need to be arranged by City (semi/trailer, with Reedy agreeing to contact Darrin/Kevin Frerichs). 3. Arrangements need to be made (noted by Meyer/Reedy) for carry-off of rubble, and Temps was noted as one option. 4. Two of the targeted properties need asbestos testing. (Office Record: Stipe/Lance), and Tim Sedlacek was preferred as asbestos inspector. One property (Forney) is in line for demolition, and two others (Office Record: Izer/Rutti) are still in preliminary program review.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Remaining work (when weather permits). Re-do door, frame; chinking, concrete.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
PARKED CAR (NORTH OF SCHOOL) - MEWES: Mewes noted that the car has been parked at the location for two months, and it presents a traffic difficulty. Attorney Carothers requested that Employee Pike get the license plate number so a letter can be drafted. Pike suggested he might stop and ask them to move the car, and if that failed would provide the necessary information to Carothers. No objections were made.
OTHER: Employee Pike asked if it would be acceptable if he and Milford Woutzke attended the Excavation Safety Summit, February 19, 2020 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. No objections were made.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUDIT APPROVAL
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PLANNING & ZONING
Motion to adjourn: Neumann Time: 7:20 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 18, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 4, 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, 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 (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the January 21, 2020- Public Hearing for Ordinance # 461 and Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Carmichael), second (Mewes), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,161.61; Payroll - $3,032.01; Blobaum & Busboom (Examination of Financial Records) - $3,400.00; Circle D Mfg. - $161.85; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $336.20; NE Rural Water Association (Membership) - $125.00; Norris Public Power - $1,349.68; One-Call Concepts - $2.30; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) $25.60; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,250.00;Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $170.10; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,099.35.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT: Attorney Carothers provided an update. Considerations: 1. Blue Springs and Wymore may use Crawford excavator without charge, except for fuel (DSL), but with advance notice provided, and the operator is capable. 2. Transport would need to be arranged by City (semi/trailer, with Reedy agreeing to contact Darrin/Kevin Frerichs). 3. Arrangements need to be made (noted by Meyer/Reedy) for carry-off of rubble, and Temps was noted as one option. 4. Two of the targeted properties need asbestos testing. (Office Record: Stipe/Lance), and Tim Sedlacek was preferred as asbestos inspector. One property (Forney) is in line for demolition, and two others (Office Record: Izer/Rutti) are still in preliminary program review.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Remaining work (when weather permits). Re-do door, frame; chinking, concrete.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
PARKED CAR (NORTH OF SCHOOL) - MEWES: Mewes noted that the car has been parked at the location for two months, and it presents a traffic difficulty. Attorney Carothers requested that Employee Pike get the license plate number so a letter can be drafted. Pike suggested he might stop and ask them to move the car, and if that failed would provide the necessary information to Carothers. No objections were made.
OTHER: Employee Pike asked if it would be acceptable if he and Milford Woutzke attended the Excavation Safety Summit, February 19, 2020 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. No objections were made.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUDIT APPROVAL
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, BUT INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME/CITY PARTNERING ON CLEAN-UP/DEMOLITION/INSPECTION PROJECT
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PLANNING & ZONING
Motion to adjourn: Neumann Time: 7:20 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 18, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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)
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 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)
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