Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
August 3, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 3, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek
ABSENT; Council member Seeman
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 (Sedlacek) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 20, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - Internal Revenue - (941) - $2,099.74; Payroll - $3,596.85; Black Hills Energy - $21.38; Blue Springs Fire Department (Donation with receipts required - Car Show) - $1,200.00; League of NE Municipalities - (Membership Dues) - $286.00; 888-Log Guys (Chinking Overlay - Grant Funds) - $2,830.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N-July/2021) - $313.00; Norris Public Power - $1,055.32; Office Depot - $274.98; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.15; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.- Water Sample) - $26.75; Postmaster - $200.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Trash) - $2,543.50; Willet & Carothers - $3,622.32; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $$246.04; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 18,402.03.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Survey considerations continue, with results anticipated to be available for review of Mayor and Council at next Regular meeting. Carothers has spoken to Trevor Lee of N Gage, who indicated, “there is no big rush.”
DEMOLITION PROJECT: One Notice and Order expected to be served Thursday. Rex Adams spoke on behalf of One Property at a Time, indicating that two other properties are suggested for building inspection, with inspections to be paid for by One Property at a Time. Mayor Meyer and Council member Sedlacek voiced concern regarding demolition plans for houses that might be renovated rather than torn down, subsequent loss of tax revenue, situations wherein owners might still occupy the homes in some limited sense, etc. It was also noted by Adams and members that it is not anticipated that “flipping” houses would be a significant action, nor rebuilding, so the situation becomes unpredictable and a quandary. Discussion was followed by a motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and vote of Reedy - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Sedlacek “Abstain.” to add the two debated additional properties to the list for building inspection. On currently addressed issues it was noted that one property owner insists that the “house only” be included in demolition plans, and that any remaining structures on the properties “not be touched.” A few days remain prior to results of asbestos testing on another property before demolition may begin.
CLEAN-UP: Carothers noted that one property owner has an August 17th court date. He also shared that he drafted a letter to one individual in hopes of accelerating clean-up efforts on one property. Tim Hanson, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, will be down (was notified July 22nd of a 30-day timeline) and will determine five new properties to address for clean-up infractions.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the application for a building permit (addition to home), for Alan and Janet Riensche. The P& Z had advised approval prior to considerations by Council. Applicant will be notified of approval, and fee.
EQUIPMENT(PRIMARY FOCUS: BACKHOES): Discussion included the drawbacks of both backhoes. One is size-suitable for grave opening, but is not reliable, having gone down in mid process recently. The larger unit is too large for that purpose, has had many repair problems, and, per Employee Pike, is limited in use capacity because “it does not have a claw” which would be of benefit for storm clearing, picking up brush, demolition issues. There was a difference of opinion about the need for attachments. Employee Pike was asked to research availability (Scott) of a good replacement unit, with the ultimate option to sell the two owned backhoes and replace them with one highly functional/dependable unit. Pike will also contact individuals in adjacent communities to compare receipts for opening a grave (the City charges the Cemetery $65 for each opening), and that may open discussion about either moving away from the grave opening process, or raising the price.
ARMOR COATING: It was not anticipated that action would be taken yet this year; rather that Employee Pike enter into a crack-sealing schedule within the optimal timeline for such repairs, with armor coating potentially to be addressed in the Spring.
2021-2022 BUDGET: DISCUSSION OF TAX LEVY: Within discussion, it was determined that there is little margin for raising the tax levy at this time, and per, Carothers, and input and agreement of members, that valuation is expected to increase revenue. No recommendation was made to increase the tax levy at this time, with this decision to be made formally as part of the 2021-2022 Budget Hearing process.
Other: Adams inquired if there was anything that can be done to encourage the reopening of the Keno Lounge. It was noted that the Operating License and Liquor License have been approved, and the delay is primarily contractor unavailability or delay.
NEXT AGENDA:
7:00 PM ---PUBLIC HEARING / CDBG $315,000 OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GRANT
Followed by:
SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHAB GRANT APPLICATION.
MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2021 - RESOLUTION 2021-1,
WITH PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SIGNATURE FORM
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
EQUIPMENT(PRIMARY FOCUS: BACKHOES)
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 P.M. -Neumann - No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 17, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 20, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Tom Creek
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 (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 6, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue - (10) - $190.90; Payroll - $2,334.44; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Lauby Plumbing - $5.37; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Verona Neumann - (Tractor Show expenditures - with non-use refundable status)- $1,200.00; Milton Pike (Water Sample Postage Reimb.) - $26.75; Schuster’s Outdoor & RV - $693.98; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $431.12; Sterling West (Playground Mulch) - $9,935.00; Windstream - $78.62; Wymore Arbor State - $157.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,249.14.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Chris Witulski, Land Survey Tech, is in the process of determining survey area and legal description. Verification/clarification will be made with Register of Deeds, and review with Attorney Carothers will follow (Friday). It is anticipated that the survey and legal description will be available at the next Regular meeting. Carothers will share information with other interested parties.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per information received from Rex Adams, “no substantial movement thru One Property at a Time since last report. Sedlacek has completed and submitted two more asbestos testings. Notice & Order for one property is pending. Another property is yet to be tested for asbestos (still occupied). Sedlacek intends to retest one property for asbestos . Two properties (City responsibility: Hobaugh/Stipe and Lance) are on the list for October demolition, as are three properties selected by One Property at a Time. Employee Pike inquired it he could begin demolition on one property and was told he could remove certain materials from the property (household/clothing/tin), but could not complete demolition until results of asbestos testing. Mayor Meyer shared information from a resident (Hugh Carmichael) who would like to pursue inclusion in the demolition program, in exchange for “roll-off payment,” and since the concern was looked upon favorably by all members, Meyer will further discuss the matter with Carmichael to determine if “dump fee and roll-off charges would be combined.”
CLEAN-UP: Carothers plans to contact Hanson after the meeting to clarify City determination of a 30-day period given to Hansen to activate clean-up efforts on 5 new properties (of his own selection) Other related action: Indicate to Hanson that one of the initial selections designated for clean-up action is twice as bad as originally documented, and he (Carothers) will write to the property owner to solicit cooperation with necessary clean-up effort. Employee Pike was asked to take pictures of the property, with emphasis on problem areas: vehicles, area between garage and house, etc.) District court (Abatement Order) may well be the next action taken. Another property owner has an August 17 Court Date (8 qualifying counts - vehicles). Another individual has been notified (lawyer to lawyer) to determine and effectuate removal (by trailer) of two vehicles to another location (Liberty). It was noted that one contacted person has made satisfactory progress in clean-up efforts, and review will continue.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR CAR SHOW FUNDS/REQUEST TO BLOCK STREET: Creek addressed members, requesting permission to close a portion of Broad Street for the day of the Car Show, and no objections were raised. The Fire Department will take a cooperative stance in regard to businesses impacted by the street closing. A donation was requested from the City, and described as payment for the Bounce House/Mechanical Bull activities for children. Price for both would be $800. Carothers offered to put a waiver together for participants. A motion was made by Seeman, seconded by Neumann, and approved in a 3-0 affirmative vote to donate $1,200 to the Fire Department, with receipts to be provided to the City, and reimbursement to be made to the City for any non-qualifying (non-event) expense/unused funds.
Other:
Employee Pike asked that consideration be given to selling both backhoes and getting a new/newer one with a claw. Adaptation of present equipment would not be cost-effective, nor work-efficiently.
Mayor Meyer asked that Armor Coating be put on the next agenda.
NEXT AGENDA:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
EQUIPMENT(PRIMARY FOCUS: BACKHOES)
ARMOR COATING
2021-2022 BUDGET/TAX LEVY DISCUSSION
Motion to adjourn: 7:40 P.M. - Neumann - No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 3, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
July 6, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 6, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Heather McKinney, Rex Adams, Valerie Hazen
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 June 15, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,168.01; Payroll -$4,843.48; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Constellation Energy - $35.06; Johnny’s Welding - $254.18; Lincoln Winwater Works Co. - $234.78; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $222.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE U.C. Fund - $24.93; Norris Public Power - $1,057.40; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. ) - $17.90; Postmaster (Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Survey Mailing) - $110.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Mandatory Trash) - $2,555.50; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,009.34; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14.757.58.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Chris Witulski. (Survey Land Tech regarding annexation legal description) still unavailable. Per Trevor Lee (NGage) and others contacted -- Dynamics have changed to slow the investor/developer progress of a previously identified potential commercial interest.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property has been inspected with results pending. Efforts continue for inclusion of properties in October demolition plans. Other properties proceed in earlier stages, as asbestos inspection where applicable, and demolition.
CLEAN-UP: Clean-up efforts continue, some “filed.” Concern was expressed regarding one property for which there was a recent change of ownership and focus on potentially preventing “increasing” conditions requiring clean-up (Rex Adams) . Plans are being put in place to “pick up the pace” regarding elimination of clean-up infractions. Toward that end, and made official by a motion by Reedy, second by Seeman, and a 4-0 affirmative vote, Tim Hanson, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, will be requested to identify and begin action on five new nuisance locations within the next 30 days. Adams summarized clean-up progress (20 structures down, 52 touched by various aspects of clean-up) and positive statements made (Todd Wilcox) to recognize/appreciate community efforts (One-Property-at-a-Time/Mayor & Council).
PLANNING AND ZONING: As (combination of properties): Heather McKinney: No prohibitive factors were identified to prevent consideration of adjoining adjacent structures having same owner, and either combining utilities, or leaving separately billed, as per decision of owner. An application for a building permit was provided and will be completed by the owner and returned to the City Office for distribution of copies to the Planning & Zoning Commission for initial review and recommendation to Mayor and Council at a future meeting.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- APPROVAL OF CHANGES: Motion by Sedlacek, second by Seeman, followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve the handbook with requested changes. A copy of the handbook is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for further review.
TRACTOR SHOW REQUEST FOR FUNDS (NEUMANN); Council member Neumann requested a $1,200 budget for the tractor show, anticipating that “not that much will be needed, and excess will be returned to the City.” The request was approved by motion by Reedy, second by Seeman, and a vote of Reedy - yes; Seeman - yes; Sedlacek - yes, Neumann - abstain.
NEXT AGENDA:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR CAR SHOW FUNDS/REQUEST TO BLOCK STREET
Motion to adjourn: Neumann - 7:50 P.M. - - No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 20, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 15, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers,
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 June 1, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Seeman) , second (Neumann), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct -NE Dept. of Revenue (10)- $191.95; Payroll - $2,334.44;Arbor Ink - $71.52; Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Old father -$70.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $41.50; Mars - City of Beatrice - $300.00; O’Reilly Automotive - $25.78; Milton Pike (Water Sample Postage Reimb.) - $26.75; Postmaster - $182.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Sta-Bilt Construction (Armor Coat) - $12,992.42; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Trash) - $2,617.50; Visa - $498.85; Windstream - $78.64; Wymore Arbor State - $247.56; Wymore Super Foods - $9.58; TOTAL CLAIMS : $19,743.49.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Chris Witulski (Land Survey Tech) has not been available for contact. Attorney Carothers will continue with efforts to reach him, but provided contact information to members and suggested they try to make contact also.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Demolitions are slated for October. Carothers advised that One-Property-at-a-Time has been awarded a Thomas Foundation Grant and will pay for demolition of certain properties. One demolition property (Woutzke - burned house) has been determined for demolition as a City-financed/manned project. It is believed that approval may have been signed by the property owner, but contacts will be made to validate that assumption or further pursue the signatures of approval. It was determined to go ahead with asbestos testing (Sedlacek) on this property.
CLEAN-UP: Tim Hanson (per Carothers) will run the plates on several vehicles to determine violation based on “unlicensed/inoperable/junked vehicle” City ordinance, and Carothers will be prepared to file, as applies, after results are in.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: REVIEW/APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE - COMP vs. OVERTIME (POSSIBLY: SICK TIME/ EARNINGS/ CEILING/ ETC: Discussion resulted in the following determinations: Sick Leave - earn 96 hours on anniversary of hire, with 480 hour cap/carryover. Sick leave will be added to the current Covid-19 designations (Covid policy may be reviewed/changed in the future). OVERTIME PAY vs. COMP TIME: This will be discretionary, but with no more than 16 hours comp time carried on the books. Changes will be made to the employee handbook, and approval is expected at the next Regular meeting (July 6).
NEXT AGENDA:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK- APPROVAL OF CHANGES
Motion to adjourn - 7:25 - P.M. -Neumann - No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 6, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
June 1, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 1, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, 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 (Seeman ) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 18, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Sedlacek), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,670.24; Payroll - $6,634.20; Blue Springs Cemetery (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire -(Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $36.04; League of NE Municipalities - $55.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $220.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,064.34; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,479.82.
RECYCLING TRAILER/”ALLEY CAT”: Owner of trailer was verified by Attorney Carothers - Beatrice. Carothers covered options. 1. Continue recycling and paying the fee. 2. Surcharge on garbage billing to customers. 3. Get own trailer (Sedlacek advised of grant opportunity in the future), and take loads to another available recycling location. Mayor Meyer suggested surrendering trailer to owner. Motion (Seeman), second (Neumann) and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved “termination of the recycling contract,” A copy of these minutes will be provided to the trailer owner as notification of termination, with other documentation to be provided as requested. Employee Pike will call (Jason), and ask where they want the trailer left.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Carothers advised that Witulski is not quite done. Carothers suggested that members (at the next meeting) ask questions/make comments about the Proposed Blight and Substandard Study and Redevelopment Area, and told that the first reading of the Ordinance could be at that meeting on June 15th. There was also some discussion about the price range of expectations for new home construction, with $250,000 an unrealistic prospect and something comparable to Summerfield homes more in line of possibility.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing: Hobaugh property tested “clean.” Lance property results not yet received, but depending on outcome, possibility exists for removal of structure without remediation, -- “as all.” Brent Schlake has expressed genuine concern for the community and is prepared to make his equipment available for demolition at a reasonable contracted price ($500? Each incident/$500 repairs cap), providing timeline for delivery of it to site will not conflict with his other activities. It is hoped that Wymore and Blue Springs can utilize the equipment on a joint timeline, and split the fees . Rex Adams will contact Brent Schlake to clarify issues/timeline/cost. Since stipulations have been set on several properties (need 90-days for removal of valuable items from structures/and other concerns - Izer - 3), Carothers suggested November demolition. This would give ample time to firm participation issues, contact the landfill for estimate of costs, talk to Shelby Temps (Sedlacek) about roll-offs, and give Black Hills Energy notice, and to advise property owners of timeline. It was decided to give the Bill Woutzke home (burned) first place in the lineup.
CLEAN-UP: Some complaints have been filed. A complaint is being filed. Another complaint is pending.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Attorney Carothers will contact County Assessor to discuss a property that is in Commercial Zoning but is carded as “single family” on record, with intent to change the card coding to “Commercial.”
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: REVIEW/APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE - COMP vs. OVERTIME (POSSIBLY: SICK TIME/ EARNINGS/ CEILING/ ETC: Tabled until all members are present.
Other: Employee Pike indicated that Topkote will be doing the Cemetery road, and wanted to know if the City wanted to do the remaining 4-5 blocks (A’ Street) to the stop sign at Broad Street. Discussion resulted in determination to take advantage of the cost-effective opportunity there and at 2 other minimal locations while other work was being done, with all members in agreement to proceed. Employee Pike will make the necessary contacts.
NEXT AGENDA:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: REVIEW/APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE - COMP vs. OVERTIME (POSSIBLY: SICK TIME/ EARNINGS/ CEILING/ ETC.
Motion to adjourn - Neumann - 8 P.M. - - No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 15, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 18, 2021, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek
ABSENT; Council member Seeman
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Todd Bohlmeyer, Valerie Hazen
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 May 4, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $272.49; Payroll - $2,365.22; Beatrice Concrete - $72.50; Black Hills Energy - $55.44; Constellation Energy - $113.12; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $43.05; Nationwide (Annual Surety Bond) - $100.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $8.07; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $449.59; Windstream - $88.37; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,622.85.
TODD BOHLMEYER/EMC LIABILITY/AUTO LIABILITY INCREASED COVERAGE OPTIONS: Discussion: From three umbrella options presented, the second option: per - Each Occurrence Limit (Liability Coverage) $2,000,000, Personal & Advertising Injury Limit (Any one person or organization) - $2,000,000, Aggregate Limit (Liability Coverage) (except with respect to “covered autos”- $2,000,000 and a premium of $1,592.00, and effective 5/18/21 was approved by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 3-0 affirmative vote. Paperwork will be sent to the City Office.
RECYCLING TRAILER/”ALLEY CAT”/ PROCESSING FEES/COPY OF LEASE- TO BE OBTAINED BY CAROTHERS: Primary options: Terminate agreement with 30-day notice (or) Pay $300.00 per dump). Review of the lease agreement (copy attached to office copy of the minutes) provided by Carothers and discussion by members, Attorney Carothers, and Employee Pike, about recycling aspects (glass, plastic, cardboard, newspapers, etc.) in terms of current economic values, was followed by a decision to take the recycling trailer to have current load emptied at the $300.00 rate, and then to temporarily take the trailer out of service. Discussion will continue at the next Regular meeting on June 1.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Still pending legal description of the area to be annexed (from Chris Witulski) - Land Survey Tech). Reedy inquired as to procedure if further property is determined for annexation: Action could involve addendum to the Blight Study/Redevelopment Area/Separate Redevelopment Area.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos inspection completed on two properties (Lance/Hobaugh-Stipe) (by Sedlacek), with samples sent, and results expected in approximately 20 days. One Property At a Time is arranging for the use of an excavator/track machine, with the City to provide the operator. Sedlacek gave examples of properties that have been renovated (where possible, and meeting standards) rather than demolished, and members agreed that saving properties has a definite value to communities not known to draw high-dollar home construction.
CLEAN-UP: Complaints as pertain to current properties continue in various stages within the current clean-up program.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek) and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the George Bohlmeyer building permit application for a 24’x 80’ pole building (#21-3). Applicant will be notified of approval and fee.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: REVIEW/APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE - COMP vs. OVERTIME (POSSIBLY: SICK TIME/ EARNINGS/ CEILING/ ETC: Tabled until all members are present.
SENDD: POTENTIAL HOME-IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy) and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved pursuing the Owner Occupied Rehabilitatio0n (HO) SENDD program, and application/qualification procedures and requirements will be reviewed within Application Guidelines 2021/ or requested as still may be needed, for inclusion of Blue Springs in the program. SENDD will be advised straightaway of City interest.
NEXT AGENDA:
RECYCLING TRAILER/”ALLEY CAT”
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 ( as applies), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: REVIEW/APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE - COMP vs. OVERTIME (POSSIBLY: SICK TIME/ EARNINGS/ CEILING/ ETC.
Motion to adjourn - 8:15 P.M. - Neumann No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 1, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)