Tuesday, August 18, 2020
August 18, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 18, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek. Seeman
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Rex Adams, Derrie Seeman, Officer Timothy Michael Hanson
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 (Neumann), second (Seeman) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 4, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $304.32; Payroll - $2,944.15; Barco Municipal Products - $97.28; Black Hills Energy - $22.72; Gage County Treas. (Taxes - ref: G. Cary); $359.65; Johnny’s Welding - $1987.76; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $39.26; Office Depot - $118.28; Schuster’s Outdoor & RV - $80.98; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal - $10.00; Windstream - $82.36; Wymore Arbor State - $297.68; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,399.44.
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES/ORD. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Pictures are needed for the two Building Inspection warrants submitted to Judge Thimm. Two other properties are to follow in the next round. The properties addressed with courtesy letters with 7/21 deadlines, and those with 8/18 deadlines are to be added to the list for the Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
SENDD: AVAILABLE SERVICES: Telephone input from SENDD, as arranged by Seeman (& Carothers) : Two members from SENDD (A. Lawson/ J Wallman?) were available by telephone to outline the particulars of their program that addresses municipal nuisance violations. This included: Assessment of entire town with pictures of worst offenses, (restricted to full address of 25 properties) including information from court house records to validate ownership, courtesy letters with 30-day deadlines, attendance at a Council Meeting, a second round of letters with 30-day deadlines, with another attendance at Council Meeting; at a base cost of $5,695 (year-long agreement). City attorney would be needed for the abatement/legal processes. The option of using the SENDD Ordinance was a possibility, as was that of using the City ordinance. Reedy inquired if it would be beneficial if a City member went with them for property review, and that was not encouraged. Questions were asked (Adams, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman) about how their cost would break down on an hourly rate, and that information, based on range of processes, was not readily available.
Attention turned to the possibility of having Office Hanson become the Ordinance Enforcement Officer (with Sedlacek noting that Officer Hanson’s participation (well-known in the community) would have a positive effect on City clean-up effort. Hanson outlined his experience record and when asked by Derrie Seeman, described his interest as “community based, with strong belief in clean-up principle and public safety.” Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), and a 4-0 affirmative vote made the decision to sign up Timothy Hanson as the Blue Springs Ordinance Enforcement Officer. Terms included: Mileage, payment as part time employee - (or independent if so desired) $30.00 hrly., (primarily evenings/weekends). No use of County Car. No badge. Possibly a polo identifying him as the ordinance officer. A copy of the agreement between parties will be provided to Gustafson for review and approval, and for subsequent approval by Mayor and Council. Potentially 10 initial properties (the worst) would be identified and addressed. Nuisance notice to be provided by Carothers. Pictures to be taken/documentation/testify in court, as necessary. Adams indicated that One-Property-at-a-Time will be glad to help with the determination of properties to be addressed, and said he was pleased with the cooperation between City and the One-Property group.
FENCE ON CHERRY STREET (PIKE): An individual has erected a fence approx. 2’ from the road. This is another issue to be assigned to Hanson when he is officially signed on as the Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER) ORD. # 464:) Motion to suspend the rule of three readings by Sedlacek, second Reedy ;4-0 affirmative vote. Motion to approve Ordinance # 464 by Reedy, second Neumann. Ordinance # 464 read (Carothers) per: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD TO VACATE A PORTION OF A PLATTED STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO VACATE A PORTION OF FOUTS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO DESCRIBE THE PORTION OF THE STREET TO BE VACATED; AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT: (further information for office record: WHEREAS, a citizen has requested that a portion of Fouts Street between Lots 24 through 28, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, and Lots 29 through 32, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, be vacated; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, has reviewed the request and determined that no damages would be sustained by the citizens of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, or owners of property by reason of such vacation; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, deem it necessary and expedient for the public good that the portion of Fouts Street hereinafter particularly described be vacated, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA: Section 1. That it is necessary and expedient for the public good that a portion of Fouts Street hereinafter particularly described be discontinued, annulled and vacated, and that no damages will be sustained by the citizens of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, or by the owners of property by reason of such discontinuance, annulment and vacation. Section 2. That the portion of Fouts Street between Lots 24 through 28, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, and Lots 29 through 32, Blackman’s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, be, and the same hereby is, discontinued, annulled and vacated. Section 3. That the portion of Fouts Street between Lots 24 through 28, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, and Lots 29 through 32, Blackman‘s Second Addition to the City of Blue Springs, Gage County, Nebraska, shall revert to the owners of the abutting real estate, one-half on each side thereof, and shall become part of such property. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law. Passed and approved this _18__day of August, 2020. The reading was followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to pass/approve Ordinance # 464.
ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/BID LETTING: No figures available yet from contractors. Determination was made to go forward with crack-sealing (when timing/weather is favorable), and to pursue armor coating later (Spring). Reedy asked if a compressor was needed. Pike responded that a blower was used previously.
BURN PILE: A lease agreement (60’ of property (Wymore-owned) , to which there is anticipated to be some opposition (per Sedlacek) , is to be considered at the August 19th meeting of Wymore Mayor and Council.
NEXT AGENDA
(To be convened after the close of the 2020-2021 Budget Hearing)
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES/ORD. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AGREEMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
BURN PILE - LEASE AGREEMENT
EQUIPMENT, AS BACKHOE
Motion to adjourn - Neumann - 7:50 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved September 1, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
August 4, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 4, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek. Seeman (pending Oath of Office)
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Derrie Seeman, Roland Hardin and associate, Gladys Cary, Rex Adams
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
OATH OF OFFICE: KANDI E. SEEMAN, WARD 1 COUNCIL: Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office for Kandi E. Seeman, Ward 1 Council.
Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 21, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and vote 4(-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,430.24; Payroll $3,814.08; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Arbor Ink - $131.30; Constellation Energy - $2.73; Bear Graphics - $227.34; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $490.00; League of Ne Municipalities (Membership) - $263; NE Dept of Rev. (501N) - $365.00; Norris Public Power - $1,127.91; One-Call Concepts - 5.76; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Supplies Reimb.) - $185.26 & $75.52; ; Rewound Power Motors - $47.77; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Tractor Supply - $1,831.04; Ullman Auto Sales (Cabin Door work) - $200.00; Wex Bank - $473.60; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Co. - $637.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,517.55.
DESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman,) 4-0 affirmative vote designated Gene Radar Reedy President of the Council. Arrangements will be made for signature authorization on City accounts at Security First Bank.
SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2020-2021 BUDGET: All members participated in discussion that led to consensus to leave the levy unchanged from the previous year, this based on minimal increase/percentage advantage as pointed out by Carothers from the previous budget.
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES ): Seeman requested a copy of a courtesy letter with 7/21 deadline which was sent to individual with custodial responsibility so she could give to the property owner. Seeman proposed the sending of six other courtesy letters, which will have 8/18 deadlines. In regard to enlisting the services of an Ordinance Enforcement Officer, several suggestions were made. Since Gustafson reported no interest from his email to officers, he will resend an inquiry. All members provided input: possibly to consider soliciting a Beatrice City officer or Wymore reserve officer/ or someone not an officer, a choice whereby the adoption of Uniform Property Maintenance Code comes into play/ or utilizing available SENDD Ordinance Enforcement Officers (even Building Inspector - at $350? Hr.), with Carothers stressing the importance of the person being able to take pictures (Seeman volunteered), send nuisance notices, follow-up, and appear in court. Decision was made to contact SENDD (Carothers to invite T. Bliss/-- a representative to 8/18 meeting), and report back to the City prior to that on his findings and determination of procedure. Carothers reported that building inspections warrants will come before Judge Thimm next week, with results/information to be available to members at the next Regular meeting. Entering into an agreement for demolition equipment, as used by Wymore ($325?), was noted, with Carothers indicating he could draw up a similar contract for Blue Springs. It would reduce previously estimated demolition costs, and hopefully, roll-off availability can be correlated with equipment use.
CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW: ANY REMAINING ISSUES, AS FROM FIRE DEPT: Reedy asked if the flags might be put up for the event, and the street cleaned.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER): Carothers provided a draft of Ordinance # 464 which will come before the Planning and Zoning Commission 8/17, and (with recommendations of the P& Z) before the Mayor and Council at the 8/18 meeting. Carothers plans to be in attendance for both meetings.
ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/ BID LETTING: Employee Pike is to initiate a cost analysis (chipped/seal coated - approx. a $50,00 project - from contractors) on the following potential streets: E/W past School, E/W past Preschool, N/S - 2 blocks off Walnut, 1st Street going E, River Road to Walnut on 1st, 2nd Street - west of A. Pike also advised of fall plans for crack sealing.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: MANDATORY GARBAGE & WATER SERVICE EXEMPTION (HARDIN): Hardin and an associate addressed members, relating hardship imposed by church inclusion in the mandatory garbage removal program, which included: financial, someone needs to come in to town to set it out, minimal waste material, and he also asked if consideration might be given to exemption from water/sewer charges. Discussion followed, resulting in the members agreeing not to grant any exemption because a precedent would be set that would have a damaging effect on the program. Members were, however, not without empathy for the situation, with Reedy and Neumann indicating they would pay for short-term removal of trash at the church, possibly a year.
BURN PILE (INFORMATION REGARDING RELOCATION): Pike noted that contact has been made to inquire about the purchase of property near the old site (owned by Wymore), or Cherry Street might be a possibility. Sedlacek questioned why a site could be found from the existing empty lot locations in town.
SEWER LINE (SCHEIDELER) - ANY PERTINENT INFO: Pike provided information from Gilmore & Associates, that indicated that the surveying cost could be anywhere from $3,500 to $10,000, and the project itself at least in the neighborhood of fifty thousand or sixty thousand dollars, probably higher. Without the incentive of an already planned development in the area, the project was determined to be “not feasible, not cost-effective at this time.”
Other:
Meyer asked that members check out the alley that runs from behind the Keno Lounge to Walnut street, as he feels the markers/rods are not in true alignment, and so the alley not clearly identifiable. He stated that it should be fine for the property owners to use it to get to the back of their properties, but that semi traffic is not recommended due to turning difficulty and potential damage to the new surface of Walnut Street. Members were in agreement.
NEXT AGENDA
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES/ORD. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
PLANNING AND ZONING
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER) ORD. # 464
ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/BID LETTING
BURN PILE
Motion to adjourn - Reedy - 8:30 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 18, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
July 21, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 21, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Kandi E. Seeman, Mr. Seeman, Cecelia Seachord, Carol Hughes, Janice Cohorst, Milford Woutzke Sr., Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Fire Department Representatives (3), including information designee: Aaron McCrimmon
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 (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 7, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $222.07; Payroll $2,852.21; Black Hills Energy - $22.72; Constellation Energy - $4.53; Johnny’s Welding - $153.69; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $932.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $455.00; Postmaster - $360.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; T.O.Haas - $199.69; Windstream - $79.16; Wymore Arbor State - $249.08; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 5,600.15; (And) from the Keno Proceeds Account to Lucky Bridge Lounge (June 2020 Keno Report) - $186.46.
RESIGNATION OF MEWES/ APPOINTMENT TO FILL REMAINING WARD 1 COUNCIL TERM (2 years, 4 ½ months) : The resignation of Glenn D. Mewes from the Council was acknowledged, and the position was posted within required timeline prior to the meeting, with Kandi Seeman applying. Mayor Meyer brought forward the name of applicant Kandi E. Seeman who was in attendance, Reedy made a motion to accept nominee, Neumann seconded it, and the appointment was made by a 3-0 affirmative vote. At the next Regular meeting, Attorney Carothers is to administer the Oath of Office.
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES: (Members were given a copy of a letter from Rex Adams, wherein One-Property-at-a-Time committed $1,500 toward a future City demolition project, with locations identified.) No new information on status of Project # 2 demolition activity. Four courtesy clean up letters with 7/21 deadlines will continue under review for improvement. Reedy indicated the need to go forward on tax payment to facilitate property acquisition issues, and Mayor Meyer noted the advisability of the City Attorney being included in the process.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW): Fire Department Representatives requested street closing during the event (Broad Street between 8AM - 5 PM August 16th) and no objections were raised. An inquiry was made as to available MFO funds currently held in the Fire Fund of City General Checking, and if MFO funds might be used for celebration expenses as the proceeds from the event will be designated to the purchase of new equipment, etc. for the Fire Department. City Clerk will make necessary contacts (Carothers/ and City of Beatrice) to determine acceptability of such a fund allocation. Cecelia Seachord (Tractor Show representative) expressed interest in arranging to have Van’s Chicken for the event, and it was noted that there is a possibility that food provisions will be put in place at the upcoming meeting (7/22/20 - 6PM) of the Fire Department. Seachord also asked about the amount of funds generated by the sale of eclipse viewing glasses at a past event, in hopes that funds in that amount might be available for the Tractor Show event. City Clerk will make a file search to determine the earnings/cost bottom line. Pike stressed that driving over the new sidewalk at the park (site of Tractor Show) should be avoided, and “planking” will again be available if a crossing point is necessary. Pike will also sweep (previous Friday) Broad Street for the event.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING: Two individuals owning property adjacent the alley were reported to be interested in using the traffic route to more efficiently access their property. Any gravel, etc. desired for the project will not fall to City responsibility, rather to the property owner, but a determination was made to include “replacement of the drainage tube” on the work schedule of City employees.
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER): Since Carothers was not in attendance, and legal advice is needed, the topic was tabled until the next Regular meeting.
ARMOR COATING: Previous armor coating project information was provided to members for evaluation/decision. Pike shared a bid of $237 per square yard, with a minimum of 15,000 square yards from one contractor. Suggestion was made (Reedy /Sedlacek) to get other bids (as Hall Bros.), and determination was made to contact other contractors for comparison of cost and products, both as based on complete-community needs. Pike was asked (Meyer) to bring City Engineer Gilmore & Associates into the review/analysis/bid letting of the project. Crack-filling, which is a Fall activity, was also discussed, with Pike indicating that materials were on hand.
AUGUST TIRE AMNESTY (JANICE COHORST): Cohorst reviewed results of previous community participation in the amnesty program: (one year 15 tons, another year 10 tons), and requested City mailing of the amnesty information, and no objections were raised. This mailing will be sent in the near future, along with the specifications of the Mandatory Garbage program. She also identified individuals with equipment available for loading and transport use. (Reedy: bobcat, dump trailer, trucks - Frerichs, Hardin, Trauernicht), and she solicited volunteers for the project. The Fire Department indicated some members might be able to help.
BURN PILE (PIKE): August 1st - Borgman is shutting down the burn pile due to insurance restrictions. Pike indicated that purchasing a piece of land (situated in Blue Springs (Cherry St.?), but owned by Wymore) might be an option. Gating was also discussed to prevent “bad materials” from being dumped at a new site. Options will be scrutinized promptly to precipitate a satisfactory solution.
NEXT AGENDA
OATH OF OFFICE: KANDI E. SEEMAN, WARD 1 COUNCIL
DESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL
SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2020-2021 BUDGET
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES )
CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW: ANY REMAINING ISSUES, AS FROM FIRE DEPT.
PLANNING AND ZONING
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER)
ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/ BID LETTING
Motion to adjourn Reedy - Time: 8 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 4, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 21, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Kandi E. Seeman, Mr. Seeman, Cecelia Seachord, Carol Hughes, Janice Cohorst, Milford Woutzke Sr., Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Fire Department Representatives (3), including information designee: Aaron McCrimmon
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 (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 7, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $222.07; Payroll $2,852.21; Black Hills Energy - $22.72; Constellation Energy - $4.53; Johnny’s Welding - $153.69; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $932.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $455.00; Postmaster - $360.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; T.O.Haas - $199.69; Windstream - $79.16; Wymore Arbor State - $249.08; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 5,600.15; (And) from the Keno Proceeds Account to Lucky Bridge Lounge (June 2020 Keno Report) - $186.46.
RESIGNATION OF MEWES/ APPOINTMENT TO FILL REMAINING WARD 1 COUNCIL TERM (2 years, 4 ½ months) : The resignation of Glenn D. Mewes from the Council was acknowledged, and the position was posted within required timeline prior to the meeting, with Kandi Seeman applying. Mayor Meyer brought forward the name of applicant Kandi E. Seeman who was in attendance, Reedy made a motion to accept nominee, Neumann seconded it, and the appointment was made by a 3-0 affirmative vote. At the next Regular meeting, Attorney Carothers is to administer the Oath of Office.
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES: (Members were given a copy of a letter from Rex Adams, wherein One-Property-at-a-Time committed $1,500 toward a future City demolition project, with locations identified.) No new information on status of Project # 2 demolition activity. Four courtesy clean up letters with 7/21 deadlines will continue under review for improvement. Reedy indicated the need to go forward on tax payment to facilitate property acquisition issues, and Mayor Meyer noted the advisability of the City Attorney being included in the process.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW): Fire Department Representatives requested street closing during the event (Broad Street between 8AM - 5 PM August 16th) and no objections were raised. An inquiry was made as to available MFO funds currently held in the Fire Fund of City General Checking, and if MFO funds might be used for celebration expenses as the proceeds from the event will be designated to the purchase of new equipment, etc. for the Fire Department. City Clerk will make necessary contacts (Carothers/ and City of Beatrice) to determine acceptability of such a fund allocation. Cecelia Seachord (Tractor Show representative) expressed interest in arranging to have Van’s Chicken for the event, and it was noted that there is a possibility that food provisions will be put in place at the upcoming meeting (7/22/20 - 6PM) of the Fire Department. Seachord also asked about the amount of funds generated by the sale of eclipse viewing glasses at a past event, in hopes that funds in that amount might be available for the Tractor Show event. City Clerk will make a file search to determine the earnings/cost bottom line. Pike stressed that driving over the new sidewalk at the park (site of Tractor Show) should be avoided, and “planking” will again be available if a crossing point is necessary. Pike will also sweep (previous Friday) Broad Street for the event.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING: Two individuals owning property adjacent the alley were reported to be interested in using the traffic route to more efficiently access their property. Any gravel, etc. desired for the project will not fall to City responsibility, rather to the property owner, but a determination was made to include “replacement of the drainage tube” on the work schedule of City employees.
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER): Since Carothers was not in attendance, and legal advice is needed, the topic was tabled until the next Regular meeting.
ARMOR COATING: Previous armor coating project information was provided to members for evaluation/decision. Pike shared a bid of $237 per square yard, with a minimum of 15,000 square yards from one contractor. Suggestion was made (Reedy /Sedlacek) to get other bids (as Hall Bros.), and determination was made to contact other contractors for comparison of cost and products, both as based on complete-community needs. Pike was asked (Meyer) to bring City Engineer Gilmore & Associates into the review/analysis/bid letting of the project. Crack-filling, which is a Fall activity, was also discussed, with Pike indicating that materials were on hand.
AUGUST TIRE AMNESTY (JANICE COHORST): Cohorst reviewed results of previous community participation in the amnesty program: (one year 15 tons, another year 10 tons), and requested City mailing of the amnesty information, and no objections were raised. This mailing will be sent in the near future, along with the specifications of the Mandatory Garbage program. She also identified individuals with equipment available for loading and transport use. (Reedy: bobcat, dump trailer, trucks - Frerichs, Hardin, Trauernicht), and she solicited volunteers for the project. The Fire Department indicated some members might be able to help.
BURN PILE (PIKE): August 1st - Borgman is shutting down the burn pile due to insurance restrictions. Pike indicated that purchasing a piece of land (situated in Blue Springs (Cherry St.?), but owned by Wymore) might be an option. Gating was also discussed to prevent “bad materials” from being dumped at a new site. Options will be scrutinized promptly to precipitate a satisfactory solution.
NEXT AGENDA
OATH OF OFFICE: KANDI E. SEEMAN, WARD 1 COUNCIL
DESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL
SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2020-2021 BUDGET
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES )
CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW: ANY REMAINING ISSUES, AS FROM FIRE DEPT.
PLANNING AND ZONING
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER)
ARMOR COATING/ANALYSIS/ BID LETTING
Motion to adjourn Reedy - Time: 8 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 4, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, July 9, 2020
July 7, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 7, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Attorney Andy Carothers, Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Lucky Bridge Lounge Owners (Becca Lillibridge, David Grabowski), Mr./Mrs. Seeman, Shelby Temps, Tim Sedlacek, Carol Hughes, Julie Scheideler, Janice Cohorst, Milford Woutzke Sr., Rex Adams
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion (Neumann), second (Mewes) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 16, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,150.54; Payroll - $5,076.30; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Barco Municipal Products - $222.18; Constellation Energy - $5.05; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement) - $1,789.19; Land Survey Tech (Keno Alley) - $325.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $169.31; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $222.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE U.C. Fund - $49.51; Norris Public Power - $1,093.29; One-Call Concepts - $10.00; Pavers, Inc. (Walnut St/ Bridge Approaches) - $201,044.15; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Post. Reimb./ Water Sample) - $26.75; Katherine Roche (Supplies Reimb.) - $79.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; SENDD (Membership/Housing) - $380.00; Wex Bank (Shell) - $111.60; Willet & Carothers - $580.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $4,126.26; Wymore Oil Company - $105.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $217,790.13
RESIGNATION OF CARMICHAEL/ APPOINTMENT TO FILL REMAINING WARD 2 COUNCIL TERM: The resignation of Hugh Carmichael from the Council was acknowledged, and the position was posted within required timeline prior to the meeting, with no candidates applying. Mayor Meyer brought forward the name of Tim Sedlacek who was in attendance, Neumann made a motion to accept nominee Tim Sedlacek, Reedy seconded it, and the appointment was made by a 3-0 affirmative vote, after which Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office.
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION: Permitted access to two properties is being pursued. If permission not given, inspections will be scheduled through the next level of legal address. Carothers indicated that “by Fall,” things should be in place for demolition of designated properties. Rex Adams identified other properties that need to be addressed, either by pursuing the services of an Ordinance Enforcement Officer (Carothers to contact Gustafson to identify candidates from the officer pool), or by contact by the City. Courtesy letters were determined for several people (list to be provided by email from Carothers to City Clerk), Adams indicated a possibility of financial assistance on clean-up issues (from the organization One Property at a Time). Adams also addressed the need for the addition/replacement of street signs. Determination was made that a resident has moved back into a dwelling not served by public utilities, and discussion followed that included a plan for the City to pay off the taxes and resume the acquisition process previously enacted. (Clerk to mail check to Carothers) when calculations are verified.
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462: Discussion: Shelby Temps indicated the contract end date of Sept 2021, whereupon pricing would be under review in a new contract, and he asked about the pricing noted in the proposed Ordinance #462. Carothers indicated that it is something that could be amended later. Becca Lillibridge asked for consideration for “delay” in the enactment of City-billed trash removal (due in financial and other aspects that have resulted from the Covid situation), but no extension was determined. Meyer indicated that she could “fight the ordinance after its passage.” Neumann made a motion to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 462, Reedy seconded it, and the motion was approved by a 4-0 vote. Neumann made a motion to approve Ordinance # 462, Sedlacek seconded it, and Carothers read the ordinance, per: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS; TO PROVIDE FOR A RATE STRUCTURE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR BILLING OF RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS BY THE MUNICIPALITY AND THE ORDER OF SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO AMOUNTS PAID; TO PROVIDE FOR AN OFFENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL CONFLICITNG ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS, T0 PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (remaining ordinance follows) - BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRING, NEBRASKA; Section 1. That Chapter 3, Article 6, Section 3-603 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be added to read as follows: 3-603 UTILITIES GENERALLY; WATER, SEWERAND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION BILLS; APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS TO CHARGES. The Municipal Treasurer shall apply payments for charges for water, sewer and solid waste collection services in the following order: First, to outstanding charges for solid waste collection services; second, to outstanding charges for sewer services; and third, to outstanding charges for water consumed (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 2. That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-201 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be amended to read as follows: 4-201 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Garbage shall mean rejected food wastes, including waste accumulation of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter used or intended for food or that attend the preparation, use, cooking, dealing in, or storing of meat, fish, fowl, fruit, or vegetables, and dead animals rejected by rendering plants; (2) Refuse shall mean putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, except body wastes, and includes garbage, rubbish, ashes, incinerator ash, incinerator residue, and street cleanings; (3) Rubbish shall mean nonputrescible solid wastes, excluding ashes, consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery or litter of any kind that will be a detriment to the public health and safety; and (4) Solid waste shall mean any garbage, refuse or rubbish (Ref. 81-1502 RS Neb.: Section 3. That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-202 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be amended to read as follows: 4-202 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; MANDATORY SERVICE. Every occupied residential dwelling, commercial establishment, or industrial concern within the corporate limits of Municipality receiving water service, electric and/or natural gas utility services shall be required to subscribe to solid waste collection service from the vendor approved by the governing body notwithstanding the volume of solid waste produced by the occupant or occupants (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 4 That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-203 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska be amended to read as follows: 4-203 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; SERVICE RATES. The following rates shall be charged to the owner, tenant or occupant of every residential dwelling, commercial establishment, or industrial concerns: Residential: 96 gallon container - $20.00 per month plus sales tax, 65 gallon container .. $18.00 per month plus sales tax, Own container (up to 35 gallons w/lid and handles)… $14.00 per month plus sales tax, Second container… $11.00 per month plus sales tax. Commercial & Industrial: Rates shall be established by waste hauler based on volume of waste, and billed separately by the waste hauler. The City shall bill residential customers of solid waste collection service along with water and sewer bills. (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 5. That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-204 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be amended to read as follows: 4-204 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; OFFIENSES. (1) It shall be unlawful to dispose of solid waste except as provided for in this Article. (2) It shall be unlawful to throw or sweep into the streets, alleys, parks, or other public grounds any dirt, paper, nails, pieces of glass, garbage, refuse or rubbish. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow any garbage, refuse, rubbish to collect on their property so as to constitute a nuisance (Ref 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 6 That any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed. Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect September 1, 2020. ……..and it was approved by a 4-0 vote this 7th day of July, 2020. A flyer identifying aspects of the program will be mailed to all households with an upcoming utility billing.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS/ORDINANCE # 463: Neumann made a motion to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 463, Mewes seconded it, and it was approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote. Reedy made a motion to approve Ordinance # 463, and Neumann seconded it. Carothers read Ordinance # 463, per: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO PROVIDE FOR TENT CAMPING; TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM DURATION FOR CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO ESTABLISH RULES FOR CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN OFFENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, (remainder of ordinance provided here) - BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRAKA: Section 1. That Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 8-107 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be added to read as follows: 8-107 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY; CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; DURATION, RULES, OFFENSE. (1) All types of camping (tent, pop up camper, truck bed camper, pull-type camper, 5th wheel camper and RV) shall be allowed at Feit Memorial Park. It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in the City Park, with a pop-up camper, truck bed camper, pull-type camper, 5th wheel camper, or an RV camper. Only tent camping shall be allowed in the City Park. (2) No person shall camp in a Municipal owned park for more than seven (7) days at any one time, and shall register filling out a registration sheet and placing it in the registration drop box at each park upon arrival at the park. (3) All persons tent camping in a Municipal owned park shall keep their camping area free of all waste, and shall properly dispose of said waste in approved waste receptacles. (4) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Municipal offense (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 2 That any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication or posting as required by law…. and Ordinance #463 was passed by a 4-0 affirmative vote this 7th day of July, 2020. .
CABIN PRESERVATION (FINAL BILLS/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS): Remaining activities - chinking, with plans to obtain two more containers of chinking material.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE DEBRIS ON BROAD STREET/DEVELOPMENTS: People still obtaining limestone blocks, etc., from the site. Since no longer considered “unsafe,” the topic, by suggestion of Employee Pike, and no objections, will be removed from the agenda.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW): Reedy asked if the City would provide some financial support (as advertising costs) for the event being facilitated by the Fire Department instead of the City this year. Sedlacek stated that “if you have money in it, you’re in it.” Adams asked it money had been “budgeted” for the event in the annual budget. Allowance is made in the budget for such City-facilitated events, but no allocations have yet been decided. In regard to liability issues, Carothers indicated that risk management could include putting up signs about health measures/distancing, and waivers signed by participants. Neumann was not certain of tractor show limitations or plans at this time. Further review will follow at the next Regular meeting. Mayor Meyer advised against “bounce-house, rides for children,” and that focus be on the “car/tractor show only.” No opposition was voiced.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING: The alley was identified to be 16.5’ wide from Walnut Street to the Keno Lounge. Problems were identified, as might be caused by the location of power poles at the site, and the width of the traffic way which would make it difficult for access by semi truck/trailers for deliveries to the Keno Lounge, the lack of base material, the previous removal of a culvert, and lack of or removal of identifying width markers presently on site. Sedlacek suggested application of the “3-4-5 rule to locate pins.” Lillibridge asked if “millings” would be available? Also if the culvert could be replaced.Mayor Meyer and Employee Pike indicated that the City does not maintain alleys. Carol Hughes said she would trim trees that were in the way, and had no objection to gravel being put down, but that it has not been used by thru traffic for 40 years. It was suggested (Reedy) that rock might be put down, that poles might be moved, and he said he would be glad to go to the site and help with measurements. Lillibridge was receptive to assistance since she wants the situation “accurately defined.”
ARMOR COATING (REEDY): Analysis will be made as to the designation of streets, and bid-letting procedure will follow.
KENO FUNDS TRANSFER TO GENERAL, THEN TO STREET (WALNUT STREET, ETC.): Motion, (Reedy) second (Mewes), vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to transfer $201,044.15 from the Keno Fund within Regular Checking to the General Fund in General Checking, AND to transfer the same amount from the General Fund within General Checking to the Street Fund within Regular Checking, this to support payment of the Walnut Street Paving Project., etc. (Paver’s Cost reference: Walnut Street: $187,219.15; Blue River Bridge Approach $8,475.00; Bill’s Creek Bridge Approaches - $5,350.00; TOTAL: $201,044.15)
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATIONS FOR SEWER HOOKUP/JULIE SCHEIDELER: Julie Scheideler stated that getting City sewer extended to the west side, which would include her property, would be a real estate improvement and growth potential for the Municipality. She shared experiences: Difficulty arose when she attempted a “lateral” solution, and also a “lagoon,” and she would appreciate a study into the possibility of sewer to her property. Pike and Sedlacek indicated that checking would need to be done to determine “manhole depth,” or whether a “lift station” would be required. Pike suggested a 6” main - to support future development within the area. It was believed that an easement to cross Roger Dorn’s property (if project moved in that direction) would be a strong possibility. Julie Scheideler also stated that the City might apply for a Grant through Get Nebraska Going, and Adams stated that Dean Cole was already pursuing that action.
REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY (Milford Woutzke - 201 W Fouts): Woutzke requested consideration for vacating the street (where Fouts & Washington come together), this based on recurring incidents of vandalism to his property, and it being a dead-end street. The adjoining property owner (Husa) expressed (to Woutzke) a willingness to go along with the vacating of the street. Information will be gathered to draft Ordinance # 464 to vacate the street.
OTHER: Reedy asked if all equipment was operational, and Pike indicated that there were problems, but “fixable” and solutions were being pursued.
NEXT AGENDA
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW)
PLANNING AND ZONING
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER)
ARMOR COATING
Motion to adjourn - Reedy Time: 8:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 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 July 7, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Attorney Andy Carothers, Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Lucky Bridge Lounge Owners (Becca Lillibridge, David Grabowski), Mr./Mrs. Seeman, Shelby Temps, Tim Sedlacek, Carol Hughes, Julie Scheideler, Janice Cohorst, Milford Woutzke Sr., Rex Adams
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion (Neumann), second (Mewes) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 16, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,150.54; Payroll - $5,076.30; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Barco Municipal Products - $222.18; Constellation Energy - $5.05; Gage County Clerk (Election Statement) - $1,789.19; Land Survey Tech (Keno Alley) - $325.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $169.31; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $222.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE U.C. Fund - $49.51; Norris Public Power - $1,093.29; One-Call Concepts - $10.00; Pavers, Inc. (Walnut St/ Bridge Approaches) - $201,044.15; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Post. Reimb./ Water Sample) - $26.75; Katherine Roche (Supplies Reimb.) - $79.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; SENDD (Membership/Housing) - $380.00; Wex Bank (Shell) - $111.60; Willet & Carothers - $580.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $4,126.26; Wymore Oil Company - $105.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $217,790.13
RESIGNATION OF CARMICHAEL/ APPOINTMENT TO FILL REMAINING WARD 2 COUNCIL TERM: The resignation of Hugh Carmichael from the Council was acknowledged, and the position was posted within required timeline prior to the meeting, with no candidates applying. Mayor Meyer brought forward the name of Tim Sedlacek who was in attendance, Neumann made a motion to accept nominee Tim Sedlacek, Reedy seconded it, and the appointment was made by a 3-0 affirmative vote, after which Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office.
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION: Permitted access to two properties is being pursued. If permission not given, inspections will be scheduled through the next level of legal address. Carothers indicated that “by Fall,” things should be in place for demolition of designated properties. Rex Adams identified other properties that need to be addressed, either by pursuing the services of an Ordinance Enforcement Officer (Carothers to contact Gustafson to identify candidates from the officer pool), or by contact by the City. Courtesy letters were determined for several people (list to be provided by email from Carothers to City Clerk), Adams indicated a possibility of financial assistance on clean-up issues (from the organization One Property at a Time). Adams also addressed the need for the addition/replacement of street signs. Determination was made that a resident has moved back into a dwelling not served by public utilities, and discussion followed that included a plan for the City to pay off the taxes and resume the acquisition process previously enacted. (Clerk to mail check to Carothers) when calculations are verified.
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462: Discussion: Shelby Temps indicated the contract end date of Sept 2021, whereupon pricing would be under review in a new contract, and he asked about the pricing noted in the proposed Ordinance #462. Carothers indicated that it is something that could be amended later. Becca Lillibridge asked for consideration for “delay” in the enactment of City-billed trash removal (due in financial and other aspects that have resulted from the Covid situation), but no extension was determined. Meyer indicated that she could “fight the ordinance after its passage.” Neumann made a motion to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 462, Reedy seconded it, and the motion was approved by a 4-0 vote. Neumann made a motion to approve Ordinance # 462, Sedlacek seconded it, and Carothers read the ordinance, per: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS; TO PROVIDE FOR A RATE STRUCTURE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR BILLING OF RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS BY THE MUNICIPALITY AND THE ORDER OF SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO AMOUNTS PAID; TO PROVIDE FOR AN OFFENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL CONFLICITNG ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS, T0 PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (remaining ordinance follows) - BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRING, NEBRASKA; Section 1. That Chapter 3, Article 6, Section 3-603 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be added to read as follows: 3-603 UTILITIES GENERALLY; WATER, SEWERAND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION BILLS; APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS TO CHARGES. The Municipal Treasurer shall apply payments for charges for water, sewer and solid waste collection services in the following order: First, to outstanding charges for solid waste collection services; second, to outstanding charges for sewer services; and third, to outstanding charges for water consumed (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 2. That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-201 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be amended to read as follows: 4-201 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Garbage shall mean rejected food wastes, including waste accumulation of animal, fruit, or vegetable matter used or intended for food or that attend the preparation, use, cooking, dealing in, or storing of meat, fish, fowl, fruit, or vegetables, and dead animals rejected by rendering plants; (2) Refuse shall mean putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes, except body wastes, and includes garbage, rubbish, ashes, incinerator ash, incinerator residue, and street cleanings; (3) Rubbish shall mean nonputrescible solid wastes, excluding ashes, consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, wood, glass, bedding, crockery or litter of any kind that will be a detriment to the public health and safety; and (4) Solid waste shall mean any garbage, refuse or rubbish (Ref. 81-1502 RS Neb.: Section 3. That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-202 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be amended to read as follows: 4-202 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; MANDATORY SERVICE. Every occupied residential dwelling, commercial establishment, or industrial concern within the corporate limits of Municipality receiving water service, electric and/or natural gas utility services shall be required to subscribe to solid waste collection service from the vendor approved by the governing body notwithstanding the volume of solid waste produced by the occupant or occupants (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 4 That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-203 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska be amended to read as follows: 4-203 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; SERVICE RATES. The following rates shall be charged to the owner, tenant or occupant of every residential dwelling, commercial establishment, or industrial concerns: Residential: 96 gallon container - $20.00 per month plus sales tax, 65 gallon container .. $18.00 per month plus sales tax, Own container (up to 35 gallons w/lid and handles)… $14.00 per month plus sales tax, Second container… $11.00 per month plus sales tax. Commercial & Industrial: Rates shall be established by waste hauler based on volume of waste, and billed separately by the waste hauler. The City shall bill residential customers of solid waste collection service along with water and sewer bills. (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 5. That Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 4-204 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be amended to read as follows: 4-204 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; OFFIENSES. (1) It shall be unlawful to dispose of solid waste except as provided for in this Article. (2) It shall be unlawful to throw or sweep into the streets, alleys, parks, or other public grounds any dirt, paper, nails, pieces of glass, garbage, refuse or rubbish. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow any garbage, refuse, rubbish to collect on their property so as to constitute a nuisance (Ref 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 6 That any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed. Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect September 1, 2020. ……..and it was approved by a 4-0 vote this 7th day of July, 2020. A flyer identifying aspects of the program will be mailed to all households with an upcoming utility billing.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS/ORDINANCE # 463: Neumann made a motion to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 463, Mewes seconded it, and it was approved in a 4-0 affirmative vote. Reedy made a motion to approve Ordinance # 463, and Neumann seconded it. Carothers read Ordinance # 463, per: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO PROVIDE FOR TENT CAMPING; TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM DURATION FOR CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO ESTABLISH RULES FOR CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN OFFENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, (remainder of ordinance provided here) - BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRAKA: Section 1. That Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 8-107 of the Municipal Code of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be added to read as follows: 8-107 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY; CAMPING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS; DURATION, RULES, OFFENSE. (1) All types of camping (tent, pop up camper, truck bed camper, pull-type camper, 5th wheel camper and RV) shall be allowed at Feit Memorial Park. It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in the City Park, with a pop-up camper, truck bed camper, pull-type camper, 5th wheel camper, or an RV camper. Only tent camping shall be allowed in the City Park. (2) No person shall camp in a Municipal owned park for more than seven (7) days at any one time, and shall register filling out a registration sheet and placing it in the registration drop box at each park upon arrival at the park. (3) All persons tent camping in a Municipal owned park shall keep their camping area free of all waste, and shall properly dispose of said waste in approved waste receptacles. (4) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Municipal offense (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.) Section 2 That any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication or posting as required by law…. and Ordinance #463 was passed by a 4-0 affirmative vote this 7th day of July, 2020. .
CABIN PRESERVATION (FINAL BILLS/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS): Remaining activities - chinking, with plans to obtain two more containers of chinking material.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE DEBRIS ON BROAD STREET/DEVELOPMENTS: People still obtaining limestone blocks, etc., from the site. Since no longer considered “unsafe,” the topic, by suggestion of Employee Pike, and no objections, will be removed from the agenda.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW): Reedy asked if the City would provide some financial support (as advertising costs) for the event being facilitated by the Fire Department instead of the City this year. Sedlacek stated that “if you have money in it, you’re in it.” Adams asked it money had been “budgeted” for the event in the annual budget. Allowance is made in the budget for such City-facilitated events, but no allocations have yet been decided. In regard to liability issues, Carothers indicated that risk management could include putting up signs about health measures/distancing, and waivers signed by participants. Neumann was not certain of tractor show limitations or plans at this time. Further review will follow at the next Regular meeting. Mayor Meyer advised against “bounce-house, rides for children,” and that focus be on the “car/tractor show only.” No opposition was voiced.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING: The alley was identified to be 16.5’ wide from Walnut Street to the Keno Lounge. Problems were identified, as might be caused by the location of power poles at the site, and the width of the traffic way which would make it difficult for access by semi truck/trailers for deliveries to the Keno Lounge, the lack of base material, the previous removal of a culvert, and lack of or removal of identifying width markers presently on site. Sedlacek suggested application of the “3-4-5 rule to locate pins.” Lillibridge asked if “millings” would be available? Also if the culvert could be replaced.Mayor Meyer and Employee Pike indicated that the City does not maintain alleys. Carol Hughes said she would trim trees that were in the way, and had no objection to gravel being put down, but that it has not been used by thru traffic for 40 years. It was suggested (Reedy) that rock might be put down, that poles might be moved, and he said he would be glad to go to the site and help with measurements. Lillibridge was receptive to assistance since she wants the situation “accurately defined.”
ARMOR COATING (REEDY): Analysis will be made as to the designation of streets, and bid-letting procedure will follow.
KENO FUNDS TRANSFER TO GENERAL, THEN TO STREET (WALNUT STREET, ETC.): Motion, (Reedy) second (Mewes), vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to transfer $201,044.15 from the Keno Fund within Regular Checking to the General Fund in General Checking, AND to transfer the same amount from the General Fund within General Checking to the Street Fund within Regular Checking, this to support payment of the Walnut Street Paving Project., etc. (Paver’s Cost reference: Walnut Street: $187,219.15; Blue River Bridge Approach $8,475.00; Bill’s Creek Bridge Approaches - $5,350.00; TOTAL: $201,044.15)
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATIONS FOR SEWER HOOKUP/JULIE SCHEIDELER: Julie Scheideler stated that getting City sewer extended to the west side, which would include her property, would be a real estate improvement and growth potential for the Municipality. She shared experiences: Difficulty arose when she attempted a “lateral” solution, and also a “lagoon,” and she would appreciate a study into the possibility of sewer to her property. Pike and Sedlacek indicated that checking would need to be done to determine “manhole depth,” or whether a “lift station” would be required. Pike suggested a 6” main - to support future development within the area. It was believed that an easement to cross Roger Dorn’s property (if project moved in that direction) would be a strong possibility. Julie Scheideler also stated that the City might apply for a Grant through Get Nebraska Going, and Adams stated that Dean Cole was already pursuing that action.
REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEY (Milford Woutzke - 201 W Fouts): Woutzke requested consideration for vacating the street (where Fouts & Washington come together), this based on recurring incidents of vandalism to his property, and it being a dead-end street. The adjoining property owner (Husa) expressed (to Woutzke) a willingness to go along with the vacating of the street. Information will be gathered to draft Ordinance # 464 to vacate the street.
OTHER: Reedy asked if all equipment was operational, and Pike indicated that there were problems, but “fixable” and solutions were being pursued.
NEXT AGENDA
DEMOLITION PROJECT/AND RELATED CLEAN-UP ISSUES
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW)
PLANNING AND ZONING
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING
STREET CLOSING (WHERE FOUTS AND WASINGTON COME TOGETHER)
ARMOR COATING
Motion to adjourn - Reedy Time: 8:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 21, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 16, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Attorney Andy Carothers, Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Lucky Bridge Lounge Owners (Becca Lillibridge, primary)
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 June 2, 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) - $216.28; Payroll - 2,100.95; Black Hills Energy - $23.27; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $86.39; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.84; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Tractor Supply - $59.98; Willet & Carothers - $487.00; Windstream - $77.98; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,290.69.
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION): No new information.
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462: All members contributed to discussion which included basic price categories, as 96-Gallon Temps receptacle - $20.00; 65-Gallon Temps receptacle - $18.00; up to 35-Gallon receptacle (owned by property occupant - with lid and handles) - $14.00. Determination needs to be made (contact with Shelby Temps as to the pricing of commercial accounts) as charges for various size/quantity of disposal units (dumpsters). Further determination was made to establish mandatory garbage for each and every water/sewer customers on line, with exception to be made for garden meters and structural properties that, though they have water/sewer/electrical service, are not occupied. It was also noted that an on-line utility commercial customer may utilize one of the residential-size Temps containers at the residential price if their refuse does not exceed capacity size of that specific size Temps container. Carothers recommended that the City would not take collection-responsibility for any past due bills Temps may have at the time of transition, but that the City would begin collection responsibility on August 1st, with charges that would post for August and be mailed to customers on September 1st. Attorney Carothers will draft a narrative to be used by the City Clerk to send to citizens delineating the terms and conditions of the mandatory garbage program.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS: All members contributed to discussion, and Carothers posed questions to facilitate developing language for determinations regarding campers (all types) at Feit’s Memorial Park (the City Park not included), as: length of stay - 7 days, drop box (arrival date) for camper information follow-up, etc., and will make initial information available for further debate at the next Regular meeting (July 7).
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS/RESULTS): The building is down, with much local interest in obtaining materials from the site to be used for various outdoor projects. Such interest should not be directed to the City, but to the property owner - Dale Carpenter. It is the intent of Mayor and Council to continue to review property improvement status to assure timely removal of any remaining debris and the dirt-fill process that would result in a “buildable” lot.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW): It is not possible to ascertain definite timeline for further reduction or renewed application of restrictions due to Covid-19. It is possible that a City celebration can be held, with “advisory signs” (Carothers) posted.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
KENO LOUNGE (ALLEY OPENING): Becca Lillibridge (Lucky Bridge Lounge) requested members to consider allowing use of the alley behind the Lounge and extending to Walnut Street (for business delivery traffic). It was noted that the drainage tube was previously removed, and that matter may need to be re-addressed. Lillibridge told members that a neighbor adjacent to the Lounge property has arranged for a surveyor (Witkowski - Beatrice) to address another issue on June 17th, and Attorney Carothers (as per agreement of Mayor and Council) will contact Witkowski tomorrow morning to request him to (while on site) determine the exact position of the alley (set stakes - in support of further evaluation and decision on the matter of allowing the flow of delivery traffic).
OTHER:
1. Documentation provided by Jan Morris encapsulated stages/results of the Cabin Restoration Program supported by Thomas Foundation and Nebraska Tourism grant funds, as well as by personal revenue and labor of volunteer(s), and it further included Ms. Morris’ personal view of the endeavor and her hopes for future protection of the historical significance/value of the cabin . (A copy of this information is attached to the office copy of the minutes.)
NEXT AGENDA:
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION)
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462
CAMPING STIPULATIONS
CABIN PRESERVATION (FINAL BILLS/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS)
UNSAFE STRUCTURE DOWN ON BROAD STREET/DEVELOPMENTS
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW)
PLANNING AND ZONING
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING
Motion to adjourn - Mewes Time: 8:12 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 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 June 16, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Attorney Andy Carothers, Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Lucky Bridge Lounge Owners (Becca Lillibridge, primary)
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 June 2, 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) - $216.28; Payroll - 2,100.95; Black Hills Energy - $23.27; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $86.39; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.84; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Tractor Supply - $59.98; Willet & Carothers - $487.00; Windstream - $77.98; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,290.69.
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION): No new information.
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462: All members contributed to discussion which included basic price categories, as 96-Gallon Temps receptacle - $20.00; 65-Gallon Temps receptacle - $18.00; up to 35-Gallon receptacle (owned by property occupant - with lid and handles) - $14.00. Determination needs to be made (contact with Shelby Temps as to the pricing of commercial accounts) as charges for various size/quantity of disposal units (dumpsters). Further determination was made to establish mandatory garbage for each and every water/sewer customers on line, with exception to be made for garden meters and structural properties that, though they have water/sewer/electrical service, are not occupied. It was also noted that an on-line utility commercial customer may utilize one of the residential-size Temps containers at the residential price if their refuse does not exceed capacity size of that specific size Temps container. Carothers recommended that the City would not take collection-responsibility for any past due bills Temps may have at the time of transition, but that the City would begin collection responsibility on August 1st, with charges that would post for August and be mailed to customers on September 1st. Attorney Carothers will draft a narrative to be used by the City Clerk to send to citizens delineating the terms and conditions of the mandatory garbage program.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS: All members contributed to discussion, and Carothers posed questions to facilitate developing language for determinations regarding campers (all types) at Feit’s Memorial Park (the City Park not included), as: length of stay - 7 days, drop box (arrival date) for camper information follow-up, etc., and will make initial information available for further debate at the next Regular meeting (July 7).
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS/RESULTS): The building is down, with much local interest in obtaining materials from the site to be used for various outdoor projects. Such interest should not be directed to the City, but to the property owner - Dale Carpenter. It is the intent of Mayor and Council to continue to review property improvement status to assure timely removal of any remaining debris and the dirt-fill process that would result in a “buildable” lot.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW): It is not possible to ascertain definite timeline for further reduction or renewed application of restrictions due to Covid-19. It is possible that a City celebration can be held, with “advisory signs” (Carothers) posted.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
KENO LOUNGE (ALLEY OPENING): Becca Lillibridge (Lucky Bridge Lounge) requested members to consider allowing use of the alley behind the Lounge and extending to Walnut Street (for business delivery traffic). It was noted that the drainage tube was previously removed, and that matter may need to be re-addressed. Lillibridge told members that a neighbor adjacent to the Lounge property has arranged for a surveyor (Witkowski - Beatrice) to address another issue on June 17th, and Attorney Carothers (as per agreement of Mayor and Council) will contact Witkowski tomorrow morning to request him to (while on site) determine the exact position of the alley (set stakes - in support of further evaluation and decision on the matter of allowing the flow of delivery traffic).
OTHER:
1. Documentation provided by Jan Morris encapsulated stages/results of the Cabin Restoration Program supported by Thomas Foundation and Nebraska Tourism grant funds, as well as by personal revenue and labor of volunteer(s), and it further included Ms. Morris’ personal view of the endeavor and her hopes for future protection of the historical significance/value of the cabin . (A copy of this information is attached to the office copy of the minutes.)
NEXT AGENDA:
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION)
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462
CAMPING STIPULATIONS
CABIN PRESERVATION (FINAL BILLS/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS)
UNSAFE STRUCTURE DOWN ON BROAD STREET/DEVELOPMENTS
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW)
PLANNING AND ZONING
LUCKY BRIDGE LOUNGE - ALLEY OPENING
Motion to adjourn - Mewes Time: 8:12 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 7, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
June 2, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 2, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Attorney Andy Carothers, Mike Pike, Shelby Temps, Fred Laber
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 19, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Carmichael), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,887.69; Payroll: $6,541.00; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Concrete Industries - $1,350.00; Gage County Treasurer (Keno Lounge Liquor License Funds Transfer) - $250.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/A-C - $76.93; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $249.91; Jan Morris (Reimb - Cabin) - $474.96; Norris Public Power - $1,155.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample)- 26.35; Schmale Landscaping (Cabin) - $`1,325.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell (Wex Bank) - $131.82; Jeff Van Winkle (Cabin) - $475.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $15.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $19,744.02.
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION): Attorney Carothers advised members that The Margaret and Martha Thomas Foundation grant application for $15,000 was successful, and he presented a check to the City in that amount. The project will begin necessary procedures on targeted structures. On an separate demolition issue, Reedy agreed to speak to Bruce Dunn about removal of a trailer.
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS (INPUT FROM SHELBY TEMPS): Shelby Temps and members discussed options, with general consensus to initiate a “simple-as possible” program…. with three potential options: 96 Gallon Temps container - $20.00; 65 Gallon Temps container - $18,00; customer provided up to 35 Gallon container with lid and handles - $14.00. All active water accounts (except for garden meters) would be charged. Attorney Carothers will draft an ordinance for 6/16 review by council.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS: Carothers provided members with a draft of potential issues to address, and members were asked to review the particulars and be prepared to provide input at the next regular meeting.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS): Employee Pike told members that the property owner (Dale Carpenter) is willing and appreciative of any help the City can give him on the project. Employee Pike advised that considerations for “brick salvation, as per Ecco store in Lincoln, might be an issue for future consideration, but that now getting the building down is the primary concern. He said the City could “hook onto and remove the vehicle” and use the backhoe to push everything into a pile. Council member Reedy stated concern for employee safety and Workers Compensation concerns, but Pike expressed that utmost precautions would be taken, and Mayor Meyer gave the go-ahead for the project.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
NEXT AGENDA:
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION)
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462
CAMPING STIPULATIONS
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS/RESULTS)
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW)
PLANNING AND ZONING
Motion to adjourn - Mewes Time: 8:10 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 16, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 2, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Attorney Andy Carothers, Mike Pike, Shelby Temps, Fred Laber
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:00 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 19, 2020 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Carmichael), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims per: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,887.69; Payroll: $6,541.00; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Concrete Industries - $1,350.00; Gage County Treasurer (Keno Lounge Liquor License Funds Transfer) - $250.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/A-C - $76.93; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $249.91; Jan Morris (Reimb - Cabin) - $474.96; Norris Public Power - $1,155.36; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample)- 26.35; Schmale Landscaping (Cabin) - $`1,325.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell (Wex Bank) - $131.82; Jeff Van Winkle (Cabin) - $475.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $15.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $19,744.02.
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION): Attorney Carothers advised members that The Margaret and Martha Thomas Foundation grant application for $15,000 was successful, and he presented a check to the City in that amount. The project will begin necessary procedures on targeted structures. On an separate demolition issue, Reedy agreed to speak to Bruce Dunn about removal of a trailer.
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS (INPUT FROM SHELBY TEMPS): Shelby Temps and members discussed options, with general consensus to initiate a “simple-as possible” program…. with three potential options: 96 Gallon Temps container - $20.00; 65 Gallon Temps container - $18,00; customer provided up to 35 Gallon container with lid and handles - $14.00. All active water accounts (except for garden meters) would be charged. Attorney Carothers will draft an ordinance for 6/16 review by council.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS: Carothers provided members with a draft of potential issues to address, and members were asked to review the particulars and be prepared to provide input at the next regular meeting.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS): Employee Pike told members that the property owner (Dale Carpenter) is willing and appreciative of any help the City can give him on the project. Employee Pike advised that considerations for “brick salvation, as per Ecco store in Lincoln, might be an issue for future consideration, but that now getting the building down is the primary concern. He said the City could “hook onto and remove the vehicle” and use the backhoe to push everything into a pile. Council member Reedy stated concern for employee safety and Workers Compensation concerns, but Pike expressed that utmost precautions would be taken, and Mayor Meyer gave the go-ahead for the project.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
NEXT AGENDA:
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION)
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS /ORDINANCE # 462
CAMPING STIPULATIONS
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS/RESULTS)
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW)
PLANNING AND ZONING
Motion to adjourn - Mewes Time: 8:10 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 16, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 21, 2020
May 19, 2020
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 19, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers; Employee Mike Pike
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 (Reedy) , second (Mewes) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 5, 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) - $352.22; Payroll 2,667.22; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; B & J Hill Const. (Cabin Preservation - Concrete Work) - $2,900.00; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $46.62; Black Hills Energy - $28.38; Graham Tire - $305.74; Nationwide (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; Rewound Motors - $41.23; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Jeremy Thomas (Meter Dep. Refund) - $63.43; Tractor Supply - $1,495.42; Windstream - $78.90; Wymore Arbor State - $83.53; Wymore Oil Company - $579.28; TOTAL CLAIMS $8,936.97.
THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR DILAPIDATED BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT, AND MAY INCLUDE BUILDING INSPECTIONS, ASBESTOS TESTING, ETC.: Attorney Carothers identified proposal particulars: as, $15,000 grant funds/ $15,000 City for 4 demolitions with all necessary aspects, as asbestos testing and remediation, etc., but if asbestos is not noted and remediation not required, funds may be available for a 5th demolition (another house?/trailer?). A copy of the Grant Application Form (with identified properties) was provided for the file, and Mayor Meyer signed the Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation Grant Application Form.
MANDATORY GARBAGE - STIPULATIONS: Attorney Carothers provided a draft of an Ordinance previously under consideration, which included definitions, mandatory service, service rates, and offenses. These will fall under review once more, with updating as proves necessary. Shelby Temps of Temps Disposal Service will be provided with a copy of this document to assist him with his needs assessment, and he will be invited to attend the next Regular meeting (June 2nd, 2020) to support determination of conditions for mandatory garbage service.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS: Council member Reedy made suggestions. As: Campers should “check-in” (City Clerk/Street Supt.) and “check-out.” Time span for stay might be “7-14 days.” Regulations should be determined for “no open fires.” Attorney Carothers will provide a draft of particulars for consideration of Mayor and Council.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET: Employee Pike reported that the owner (Dale Carpenter) has been notified, and is concerned and fully intends to address the issue as soon as possible. In the interim, after discussion of variable regulatory action, such as fencing off the area with roll out plastic netting (Reedy), and Carothers indication that he would look at the situation after leaving the meeting, Mayor Meyer asked that Pike close the alley and the street (north).
Other:
1. Carmichael asked if it was known when Pavers would be in town (for Walnut Street Project), and Pike reported that they anticipate June arrival.
2. Carmichael and Neumann noted the need for armor coating.
3. Carmichael and Mewes reported “holes” near the bridge, and determination was made to determine (contact Gilmore about lane miles) if the problem area is City or County responsibility.
4. Reedy asked that Pavers be asked (by Pike) to make a bid on “overlay” on Broad from ‘A” to the Fire Dept, and after the work done already by the Fire Department, the remaining stretch to the bridge.
5. Mayor Meyer reminded members that it would not be possible financially to complete the Walnut Street Project, do the necessary armor coating (with Neumann stressing the importance of that), and then overlay the identified sections of Broad Street, BUT no objections were raised to the estimation of costs for the other aspects of road repair.
6. Mewes described the need for sidewalk repair/replacement (in front of City Hall), and repair will be addressed.
NEXT AGENDA:
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION)
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS (INPUT FROM SHELBY TEMPS)
CAMPING STIPULATIONS
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS)
CLEAN-UP (GENERAL, AS DETERMINED)
PLANNING AND ZONING
Motion to adjourn - Reedy - Time: 7:35 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 2, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 19, 2020, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers; Employee Mike Pike
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 (Reedy) , second (Mewes) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 5, 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) - $352.22; Payroll 2,667.22; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; B & J Hill Const. (Cabin Preservation - Concrete Work) - $2,900.00; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $46.62; Black Hills Energy - $28.38; Graham Tire - $305.74; Nationwide (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; Rewound Motors - $41.23; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Jeremy Thomas (Meter Dep. Refund) - $63.43; Tractor Supply - $1,495.42; Windstream - $78.90; Wymore Arbor State - $83.53; Wymore Oil Company - $579.28; TOTAL CLAIMS $8,936.97.
THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR DILAPIDATED BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT, AND MAY INCLUDE BUILDING INSPECTIONS, ASBESTOS TESTING, ETC.: Attorney Carothers identified proposal particulars: as, $15,000 grant funds/ $15,000 City for 4 demolitions with all necessary aspects, as asbestos testing and remediation, etc., but if asbestos is not noted and remediation not required, funds may be available for a 5th demolition (another house?/trailer?). A copy of the Grant Application Form (with identified properties) was provided for the file, and Mayor Meyer signed the Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation Grant Application Form.
MANDATORY GARBAGE - STIPULATIONS: Attorney Carothers provided a draft of an Ordinance previously under consideration, which included definitions, mandatory service, service rates, and offenses. These will fall under review once more, with updating as proves necessary. Shelby Temps of Temps Disposal Service will be provided with a copy of this document to assist him with his needs assessment, and he will be invited to attend the next Regular meeting (June 2nd, 2020) to support determination of conditions for mandatory garbage service.
CAMPING STIPULATIONS: Council member Reedy made suggestions. As: Campers should “check-in” (City Clerk/Street Supt.) and “check-out.” Time span for stay might be “7-14 days.” Regulations should be determined for “no open fires.” Attorney Carothers will provide a draft of particulars for consideration of Mayor and Council.
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET: Employee Pike reported that the owner (Dale Carpenter) has been notified, and is concerned and fully intends to address the issue as soon as possible. In the interim, after discussion of variable regulatory action, such as fencing off the area with roll out plastic netting (Reedy), and Carothers indication that he would look at the situation after leaving the meeting, Mayor Meyer asked that Pike close the alley and the street (north).
Other:
1. Carmichael asked if it was known when Pavers would be in town (for Walnut Street Project), and Pike reported that they anticipate June arrival.
2. Carmichael and Neumann noted the need for armor coating.
3. Carmichael and Mewes reported “holes” near the bridge, and determination was made to determine (contact Gilmore about lane miles) if the problem area is City or County responsibility.
4. Reedy asked that Pavers be asked (by Pike) to make a bid on “overlay” on Broad from ‘A” to the Fire Dept, and after the work done already by the Fire Department, the remaining stretch to the bridge.
5. Mayor Meyer reminded members that it would not be possible financially to complete the Walnut Street Project, do the necessary armor coating (with Neumann stressing the importance of that), and then overlay the identified sections of Broad Street, BUT no objections were raised to the estimation of costs for the other aspects of road repair.
6. Mewes described the need for sidewalk repair/replacement (in front of City Hall), and repair will be addressed.
NEXT AGENDA:
DEMOLITION PROJECT (ANY NEW INFORMATION)
MANDATORY GARBAGE STIPULATIONS (INPUT FROM SHELBY TEMPS)
CAMPING STIPULATIONS
UNSAFE STRUCTURE - BROAD STREET (DEVELOPMENTS)
CLEAN-UP (GENERAL, AS DETERMINED)
PLANNING AND ZONING
Motion to adjourn - Reedy - Time: 7:35 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 2, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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