May 5, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 5, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike
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 (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 21, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Carmichael), second (Mewes), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,684.89; Payroll - $3,811.35; Circle D Mfg - $97.86; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $70.39; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $257.00; Norris Public Power - $1,251.12; One-Call Concepts - $8.06; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike -(Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $26.75; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Spring Clean-Up) - $793.41; Ullman Auto Sales - $25.00; Adam/Jessica Vater (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $34.57; Wex Bank (Shell) - $348.96; Willet & Carothers - $579.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,073.36.
APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Mayor Meyer indicated that he did not want to “step on the toes” of the Planning and Zoning Commission that reviewed the project applications but did not come back with a firm ‘approval’ or ‘disapproval,’ Following discussion by members: Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote to approve building permit applications: Janelle/Steve Hurley (#20-2 for fence), and Robert Bradley (#20-1 for building). Applicants will be notified of approval and fees.
GRANT APPLICATION: HOUSE DEMOLITION (CAROTHERS):City Attorney Carothers was available by speaker phone. Issues addressed and supported by agreement of Mayor and Council were: 1. City agreement for (4-structure) participation ($15,000 indicated as City input) in a Thomas Foundation Grant (Wymore & Blue Springs) for another project of demolition of dilapidated buildings. Carothers will have application prepared for approval at next Regular meeting. 2. Carothers will contact Rob and Chet (building inspectors), (had not done so to date due to impact of Covid-19 restrictions/suggestions) and will make provisions for the issuance of an inspection warrant for properties selected for upcoming demolition project.
OTHER: 1. Carothers will continue effort with an individual in reference to assisting with the execution of an quick claim deed, with end result anticipated to be City acquisition of the property. It was noted that the individual is back living on the premises (per Reedy). It was reported by Carothers (in response to Reedy inquiry), that a previous City acquisition with unresolved issue to taxes/ownership listing has been resolved (through contact with Assessor and Treasurer) , and resulting also in a desirable (noted by Mewes) reduction in yearly taxes. 2. It was noted that there is a full-time camper (tent) in Feit Memorial Park, and complaints have been made. In absence of City restrictions about camping, Carothers will request Gustafson to send an officer to “visit with the camper” to establish intent, and suggested “that type of contact may well encourage the camper to move on.” 3. It was also noted that a request (by Dean Cole) has been made that the tennis court be power- spray cleaned, and also that the table in Feit Park be painted - “hopefully within the next two weeks.” 4. Employee Pike indicated that the “auger is fixed,” and also, when asked by Mayor Meyer, that all other equipment is in working order.
NEXT AGENDA:
THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR DILAPIDATED BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT, AND THAT MAY INCLUDE BUILDING INSPECTIONS, ASBESTOS TESTING, ETC.
Motion to adjourn: Reedy - Time: 7:27 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 19, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 21, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (late arrival)
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike
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 (Mewes) , second (Carmichael) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 7, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Carmichael), second (Neumann), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $265.54; Payroll - $1,874.26; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Black Hills Energy - $31.88; EMC Insurance (Annual Package) - $14,343.00; HJP Pest Control (Annual Mosquito Spraying) - $2,030.40; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,970.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Office Depot - $532.26; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $499.00; Windstream - $157.33; Wymore Arbor State - $121.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $22,200.17.
DUE TO ON-GOING CONCERNS RESULTING FROM COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, THE FOLLOWING AGENDA TOPICS REMAIN ON HOLD.
BRIDGE - BOX CULVERT - ESTIMATES, ISSUES
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
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (REEDY)
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CLAIMS
Motion to adjourn: Mewes Time: 7:05 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 5, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 21, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (late arrival)
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike
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 (Mewes) , second (Carmichael) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 7, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Carmichael), second (Neumann), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $265.54; Payroll - $1,874.26; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Black Hills Energy - $31.88; EMC Insurance (Annual Package) - $14,343.00; HJP Pest Control (Annual Mosquito Spraying) - $2,030.40; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,970.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Office Depot - $532.26; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $499.00; Windstream - $157.33; Wymore Arbor State - $121.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $22,200.17.
DUE TO ON-GOING CONCERNS RESULTING FROM COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, THE FOLLOWING AGENDA TOPICS REMAIN ON HOLD.
BRIDGE - BOX CULVERT - ESTIMATES, ISSUES
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
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (REEDY)
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CLAIMS
Motion to adjourn: Mewes Time: 7:05 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 5, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 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
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 (Mewes) , second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the March 17, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,652.81; Payroll - $3,542.03; Beatrice Iron/Metal - $32.33; Lauby Plumbing - $24.22; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $228.89; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund (Unemp. Ins.) - $98.29; Norris Public Power - $1,299.24; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $6.14; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $26.75; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Tractor Supply - $90.95; Shell/Wex Bank - $348.96; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,523.36; Wymore Oil Company - $72.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,046.47.
DUE TO ON-GOING CONCERNS RESULTING FROM COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, THE AGENDA TOPICS BELOW WERE REMOVED, AND WILL, AS APPLY, BE ADDRESSED AT FUTURE MEETINGS.
BRIDGE - BOX CULVERT - ESTIMATES, ISSUES
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
(And) -- ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (REEDY) --- Will be added.
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CLAIMS
Motion to adjourn: Reedy Time: 7:07 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 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 April 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
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 (Mewes) , second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the March 17, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,652.81; Payroll - $3,542.03; Beatrice Iron/Metal - $32.33; Lauby Plumbing - $24.22; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $228.89; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund (Unemp. Ins.) - $98.29; Norris Public Power - $1,299.24; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $6.14; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $26.75; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Tractor Supply - $90.95; Shell/Wex Bank - $348.96; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,523.36; Wymore Oil Company - $72.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,046.47.
DUE TO ON-GOING CONCERNS RESULTING FROM COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, THE AGENDA TOPICS BELOW WERE REMOVED, AND WILL, AS APPLY, BE ADDRESSED AT FUTURE MEETINGS.
BRIDGE - BOX CULVERT - ESTIMATES, ISSUES
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
(And) -- ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (REEDY) --- Will be added.
NEXT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CLAIMS
Motion to adjourn: Reedy Time: 7:07 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 21, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 17, 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, Connie Mewes, John Hill
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 (Mewes) , second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the March 3, 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) - $251.03; Payroll $2,222.40; Arbor Ink - $186.76; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $41.66; Black Hills Energy - $46.69; Constellation Energy - $70.21; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $41.05; One-Call Concepts - 2.30; Postmaster - $256.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Demolition Project) - $1,850.00; Wex Bank/Shell - $112.36; Wymore Arbor State - $144.28; Wymore Oil Company - $288.26; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,568.00.
BRIDGE - JOHN HILL: John Hill provided preliminary information about CBMP eligibility (Urban Local Roadway classification, ADT: 300 Roadway paved. Existing Structure is a 2 span 39’ steel girder bridge with 18 ft (deck to flow line). Not within a ZONE A. Preliminary estimate could be a single 12’ (wide) x 8’ (rise) concrete box culvert. Following discussion, a motion was made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Mewes, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote for the County Engineer (rather than City engineer, based on wide experience with bridge needs assessments) for estimated cost for changes. Within a Bridge Match opportunity, State 55% of cost, City 45% of cost or City $45,000 of estimated $100,000. Bridge Match program would be presented in fall and a next year potential project.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ASBESTOS TESTING: No new information.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Estimates are under review. Concrete work still being pursued.
FEIT PARK (SEWER HOOK-UP, RELATED ASPECTS); CITY PARK (MULCH, OTHER): Plans on hold due to corona virus concerns.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
OTHER: Contact will be made with Andy Carothers regarding the initiation process/procedure/approval of a COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Declaration for the City of Blue Springs.
NEXT AGENDA:
BRIDGE - BOX CULVERT - ESTIMATES, ISSUES
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: 7:25 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 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 March 17, 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, Connie Mewes, John Hill
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 (Mewes) , second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the March 3, 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) - $251.03; Payroll $2,222.40; Arbor Ink - $186.76; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $41.66; Black Hills Energy - $46.69; Constellation Energy - $70.21; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $41.05; One-Call Concepts - 2.30; Postmaster - $256.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Demolition Project) - $1,850.00; Wex Bank/Shell - $112.36; Wymore Arbor State - $144.28; Wymore Oil Company - $288.26; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,568.00.
BRIDGE - JOHN HILL: John Hill provided preliminary information about CBMP eligibility (Urban Local Roadway classification, ADT: 300 Roadway paved. Existing Structure is a 2 span 39’ steel girder bridge with 18 ft (deck to flow line). Not within a ZONE A. Preliminary estimate could be a single 12’ (wide) x 8’ (rise) concrete box culvert. Following discussion, a motion was made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Mewes, and approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote for the County Engineer (rather than City engineer, based on wide experience with bridge needs assessments) for estimated cost for changes. Within a Bridge Match opportunity, State 55% of cost, City 45% of cost or City $45,000 of estimated $100,000. Bridge Match program would be presented in fall and a next year potential project.
GENERAL CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING: BUILDING INSPECTION ISSUES, ASBESTOS TESTING: No new information.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Estimates are under review. Concrete work still being pursued.
FEIT PARK (SEWER HOOK-UP, RELATED ASPECTS); CITY PARK (MULCH, OTHER): Plans on hold due to corona virus concerns.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
OTHER: Contact will be made with Andy Carothers regarding the initiation process/procedure/approval of a COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Declaration for the City of Blue Springs.
NEXT AGENDA:
BRIDGE - BOX CULVERT - ESTIMATES, ISSUES
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: 7:25 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 7, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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)
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, 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)
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