Tuesday, January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022
The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 18th day of January, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek,
ABSENT; Council member Seeman
OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike,Rex Adams
Notice of the Regular meeting/hearing was also 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.
Mayor Meyer called the Regular Meeting called to order at 7 PM
Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the January 4, 2022 Emergency meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann ) , second (Reedy ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - . NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 104.78; Payroll $2,576.85; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Annual Fee) - $1489.50; Black Hills Energy - $92.45; Farmers Cooperative - $18.73; Hard Rock Quarries - (Demo Project 2) - $43.92; Johnny’s Welding - $15.42; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE UC Fund - $2.78; Roehr’s Machinery - $35.70; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $562.45; City of Wymore (Individual/Hydrants) - $183.26; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,195.84.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Tabled until next meeting.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos abatement, 3rd party inspection following abatement, and shared abatement cost for one property between One Property at a Time, and the City, and determination of timeline for procedures as dictated by weather conditions and opportunity were topics of discussion. Adams also indicated that One Property at a Time had plans to pay for other inspections. He also shared progress report of other properties as relevant to action by the City Attorney. Adams advised that One Property at a Time would reimburse the City for dirt work at several locations, and a schedule of charges will be provided.
CLEAN-UP: Adams mentioned properties to be brought to the attention of City Attorney. Determination was made to send a courtesy clean up to one property occupant.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS: Efforts continue to locate a cost- suitable truck sufficient to City needs.
REDISTRICTING/CORPORATE LIMITS: Tabled until next meeting.
CDBG OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION GRANT SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS: Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) - 3-0 affirmative vote to authorize Mayoral/Clerical signatures on all documents to identify, clarify, and facilitate grant activities and procedures in compliance with grant standard: AS: Special Conditions Documentation of Certified Administrator/Procurement letter, Program Guidelines and Application Packet, Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program guidelines: 21-HO-36036, Guidelines/Reuse, Auth. To Request Funds, Procurement Conduct, Fair Housing Letter, Cert. Admin Letter, Excessive Force Cert, Financial Management.
NEXT AGENDA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION:
DEMOLITION PROJECT:
CLEAN-UP:
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS:
HIGHER WATER METER DEPOSITS
There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann 7:30 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 1, 2022.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
January 4, 2022
An Emergency Meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 4th day of January, 2022, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman (by telephone)
ABSENT; Council member Neumann
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mayor Meyer declared an emergency meeting.
Motion (Reedy), second (Seeman), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the December 21, 2021 Emergency meeting and December 28, 2021 Special Meeting.
After review -- motion (Reedy) , second (Seeman ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,603.39; Payroll $3,941.53; NE Dept. of Revenue - (941N) - $322.78; Norris Public Power - $1,041.64; One-Call Concepts - $3.84; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Post. Reimb.- Water Sample) - $26.75; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Garbage) - $2,444.89;Jay Woodyard (Demo Project - Dirt) - $250.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - 5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $55.90; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,775.72.
DUE TO STRICT TIMELINES, THE FOLLOWING WAS ADDRESSED:
WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT:
Motion to approve plans - Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote.
Motion to let bids. Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek), 3-0 affirmative vote
Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek) 3-0 affirmative vote for: Times to publish: 3 -- Where to publish: Wymore Arbor State
(with: Opening bids acknowledgement for: 10 AM Friday, January 28, 2022
CDBG CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS: (Requires copy of minutes to bank): Motion (Reedy), second (Sedlacek ), 3-0 affirmative vote to establish new checking account for CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant funds ($315,000).
NEXT AGENDA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION:
DEMOLITION PROJECT:
CLEAN-UP:
PLANNING AND ZONING:
CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS:
REDISTRICTING/CORPORATE LIMITS
TOURISM/ECONOMIC DEV. GRANTS (Hagerman)
There being no further business that could be addressed at the Emergency Meeting, a motion was made by Sedlacek at 7:08PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Emergency Meeting to be read and approved January 18, 2022.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Emergency Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Emergency Session)
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
December 21, 2021
An emergency meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 21st day of December, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Seeman, Sedlacek (telephone)
ABSENT; Council members Reedy
OTHERS PRESENT: Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman,
Notice of a regular meeting/hearing was also 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.
Emergency Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.
Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman) and vote (3-0 affirmative w/Sedlacek by telephone) to approve as amended the minutes for the December 7, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman ), and vote (3-0 affirmative w/ Sedlacek by telephone) : to approve claims: Bank Direct - NE Dept of Revenue (10) - 128.47; Payroll - $2,497.33; Beatrice Area Solid Waste - Demo Project - $1,963.60; Black Hills Energy - $60.05; Hard Rock Quarries (Dirt-Demolition Project) - $151.35; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Postmaster - $196.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; State of NE - Central Finance (CEU Training) - $19.00; Temps Disposal - (Saunders St Demo) - $3,538.35; Visa - $565.36; Windstream - $87.98; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,277.49.
NEXT AGENDA -
SPECIAL MEETING 7pm, Tuesday December 28th, 2021
ORDINANCE # 470 TO ADJUST THE BOUNDARIES OF ELECTION DISTRICTS.
Motion (Neumann) at 7:20 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Emergency Meeting were read and approved January 4, 2022.
Mayor Lonnie D. Meyer
City Clerk: Katherine A Roche.
December 28, 2021
A Special meeting of Mayor and Council was called for the purpose of reviewing/approval of Ordinance # 470 (See below).
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES:
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), 4-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings of Ordinance # 470.
Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) to accept/approve Ordinance # 470. Ordinance # 470 was read, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Ordinance # 470.
ORDINANCE NO. 470
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NEED AND NECESSITY TO ADJUST THE BOUNDARIES OF ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO APPROVE A REVISED ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP TO THE GAGE COUNTY CLERK; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTION; AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT.
WHEREAS, the qualified electors of the City of Blue Springs elect members to the Blue Springs City Council by election districts, or what is more commonly known as “wards”;
WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs is divided into two (2) wards, and two qualified electors from each ward are elected as members of the Blue Springs City Council;
WHEREAS, the last time the election district boundaries were redrawn was in 1991, and Blue Springs City Council did not redraw the election district boundaries after the 2000 Census of Population data was published, or after the 2010 Census of Population data was published; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, deem a need and necessity to adjust the boundaries of the election districts due to changes and shifts in population of residents in the City of Blue Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA:
Section 1. That the attached Election District Boundary Map, be, and hereby is, adopted as the official Election District Boundary Map for the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska.
Section 2. That the City Clerk certify a copy of this ordinance and the official Election District Boundary Map to the Gage County Clerk on or before December 30, 2021.
Section 3. 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 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 28th day of December, 2021.
Lonnie Meyer, Mayor
Katherine A. Roche, City Clerk
Motion to adjourn: by Neumann -- 7:05 PM
The minutes of the Special meeting to be read and approved January 4, 2022.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Special Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Special Session)
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
December 7, 2021
The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 7th day of December, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT;
OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Curt Hagerman, Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Cullison, Tim Hanson
Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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.
Regular Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.
Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Nov 16, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct -- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,687.58; Automatic - Security First Bank (Safety Deposit Box) - $35.00; Payroll - $7,633.55; Clausen & Sons Dirt Work (Demolition Project) - $1,240.00; Constellation Energy - $19.95; gWorks - (Basic Plan - Redistricting) - $1,000.00; Hard Rock Quarries - $122.67 (Demo Project); Morris Used Cars - $1,087.01; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $221.21; Norris Public Power - $1,037.98; One-Call Concepts - $3.45; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,580.20; The Flower Shop - $45.00; Willet & Carothers - $463.00; Jay Woodyard (Dirt Hauling-Demolition Project) - $300.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $180.23; Wymore Oil Co. - 239.95; Wymore Super Foods - $5.00 and $200.00 - (Employee Christmas Gift Certs.) ; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,228,78.
RESOLUTION 2021-4 - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN APPROVAL: Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), followed by reading of resolution (Carothers) and 4-0 affirmative vote for approval.
RESOLUTION 2021-5 and YEAR END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH L. GILMORE - S-697A/E-5721 (Jan.- Dec. - entire year 2021 - (previous authorization 12/1/20 with Resolution #2020-2): Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), followed by reading of resolution (Carothers) and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS:
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek ), 4-0 affirmative vote for: (Water System - Reedy/Neumann) (Sewer Lagoon - Sedlacek/Seeman) - (Streets and Alleys - Sedlacek/Neumann) - (City Parks and Properties - Reedy/Seeman) - (Finance- Sedlacek/Neumann) -(Keno - Reedy/Seeman)
Motion (/Seeman), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following:
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL(Reedy)
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT (Neumann)
TEMPORARY CLERK (Carothers)
CITY ATTORNEY (Carothers)
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (Willet)
CITY AUDITOR: (Brian Blobaum)
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed)
(Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman ), 4-0 affirmative vote for 3.5% payroll increase across the board and continuance of
previously designated benefits.
(Last year’s determinations:
Milton Pike - Rate -$23.22 hourly wage.
Continuance of current policy regarding insurance.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
Comp time or OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $975.97 - monthly salary).
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Milford Woutzke - Rate - $13.74 hourly wage, with approval for overtime pay for days when over 8 hours are worked.
Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee, $ 11.28 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: No new information. Reedy to attempt contact with Chris Witulski again.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: New information: Per Carothers, two properties are lined up for inspection, and two properties in the present demo project remain, with one with asbestos removed. The plan for the other is to “be sprayed when taking it down. ” “Asbestos not removed at the time demo equipment was available” prevented completion of the project (response to Reedy inquiry). Per Carothers, “looks like five houses will be in the next round.” It was noted that the concrete debris at one location has been removed, and material still needs to be removed from another, and some dirt work is needed at certain sites.
CLEAN-UP: Improvement was noted at one clean-up location. Review will continue. Another property was designated to receive a clean up letter, and Hanson was asked to take pictures of that property for Carothers in the event further action is indicated. On person has a court date (14th) for removal of vehicles - six remaining. No movement was noted at another property and efforts will continue to try to get results.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE: Described (Carothers ) “as a good thing, but people to do the inspections are needed.” Pros and cons were discussed before removing the topic from current consideration and the agenda at this time.
GWORKS PROPOSAL/REDISTRICTING: Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the Basic Plan ($1,000) of study, designation and mapping of Blue Springs Wards, this to be in compliance with State mandate.
REVIEW OF WATER CHARGES: Water revenues were a subject of interest at the recent annual audit, and resultantly, Nebraska Rural Water will be contacted and requested (by Sedlacek) to have representation (Hellbusch) at the December 21st Regular meeting -- regarding a water study. Carothers stated that it is a good idea to have this done every 2-3 years.
REPAIR/REPLACE PICKUP (Sedlacek): Problems with the current City truck (transmission slipping, using oil, front end off, etc.) have increased awareness that it is time to consider purchasing a replacement. Various avenues, as local car lot inquiry, looking into Federal surplus, etc. and prices were considered to locate a suitable replacement. Employee Pike will begin researching the options. Carothers indicated that any purchase should be supported proportionately by funds from the water, sewer, and street funds.
Other:
Hanson indicated his attendance was as a Law Enforcement member to ask members for concerns.
Vehicles exceeding the speed limit in the mornings was discussed, as were vehicles driving through the City Park draw, and also illegal camping, shooting. Hanson urged that all unusual situations indicative of harmful possibilities be reported.
Lights (out) at the City Park were discussed, with Meyer stating that Norris has been troubleshooting the problem, and wanted to verify that the lights are still wanted at the location, and to advise the City that Norris will continue with the restoration effort, (possibly at no or little cost to the City).
NEXT AGENDA
WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT:
Motion to approve plans
Motion to let bids (with: Opening bids 10 AM Monday - January 17th
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
WATER STUDY/NEBRASKA RURAL WATER (HELLBUSCH)
CITY PICKUP - PURCHASE OPTIONS
There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:02 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved December 21, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021
The Public Hearing for Ordinance # 468 and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was scheduled for the 16th day of November, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman,
Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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.
Since the Planning & Zoning Public Hearing for Ordinance # 468 was not held as scheduled (6:30 pm) due to lack of member attendance, the Public Hearing of Mayor and Council to consider Ordinance # 468 was also not held. Both will be rescheduled.
Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Motion (Neumann), second ( Seeman) and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Nov 2, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct -- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $351.07; Payroll 2,433.48; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Demolition Project) - $2,693.80; Black Hills Energy - $44.59; Hard Rock Quarries (Demolition Project) - $547.53; NDEE - NEE Department of Environmental Energy (Water Line Extension) - $735.00; NDEE - Water Operator License Renewal - $115.00; O’Reilly Automotive - $89.76; Postmaster - $196.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $57.72; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $470.62; Windstream - $82.38; Jay Woodyard (Dirt Hauling - Demolition Project) - $1,250.00; Wymore Arbor State - $117.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,239.91.
*** ORDINANCE # 468: Tabled pending rescheduling of Public Hearings.*****
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: No new information.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Neumann, Sedlacek, and Seeman, Mike Pike, and Rex Adams contributed to discussion of the current project, including the following aspects: (Pike) - Track Machine will be picked up tomorrow, but hopefully available again when needed-- after asbestos removed from two properties . (Adams) - stated that there has already been accomplished - “an amazing difference” in the municipality. (Meyer, Pike, Sedlacek, Adams) - commented on plans for concrete debris, with the following possibilities voiced: Use behind lagoon for land stabilization - could use City dump truck and backhoe to relocate pieces, other areas discussed as possibilities for land stabilization, but with plans to do some checking to assure relocation of concrete debris meets State requirements. (Adams) - Arrangements are in the works for relocation of “removed asbestos” to Milford disposal area. It was also noted (Adams) and agreed upon by members that Jay Woodyard is to be commended not only for the fine condition of his property, but his help in the demolition project, as well as his humanitarian support.
CLEAN-UP: Of the four courtesy clean-up letters sent, one has removed the infraction and two have made contact to express intent to rectify the problem on their properties. Another property owner has been designated to receive a clean-up letter. Mayor Meyer advised that Dean Cole is seeking permission to pursue a grant for watching wildlife, and of his wish to have certain trees professionally removed in Feit Park, and which Adams expanded upon by indicating that removal of trees did not appear to be a frontline aspect of the grant guidelines, unless it somehow encompasses a plan for a platform, bench, etc. where people might sit and appreciate nature. It was believed that the grant requires 20% Municipal financial participation. No absolute decision was made. In further regard of Feit Memorial Park, Sedlacek asked that a copy of Ordinance 469 Park Regulation be sent to him so he can check into having a sign made to post in the park.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE: Although it was not considered a timely topic by all members at this stage of community development, it was suggested as something of value (Seeman) to at least have a look at. Tabled until the next meeting.
PLANS/SPECS FOR WATER LINE EXTENSION (GILMORE): Plans - Jefferson/Irving Streets have been prepared and will be submitted to the State for approval (a project expected to be in the area of $125,000), but may vary in cost depending on bid-letting to contractors, or if a decision is made for City workers to provide a primary or secondary work effort.
OLDER BACKHOE/DUMP TRUCK (Purchase interest : Cemetery): It was noted (Meyer) that the City could sell the equipment directly only to another municipality, and that it should be let out for bids (Sedlacek, Adams) or put on Purple Wave. Although the equipment under scrutiny might be considered for sale at a future date, there are no current plans to remove them from City inventory.
NEXT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 2021-4 - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN APPROVAL
RESOLUTION 2021-5 and YEAR END CERTIFICATION OF CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT - KEITH L. GILMORE,
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS:
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Water System) (Sewer Lagoon) - (Streets and Alleys) - (City Parks and Properties) - (Finance) -(Keno)
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
TEMPORARY CLERK
CITY ATTORNEY
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY AUDITOR
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
& EMPLOYEES/BENEFITS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE
There being no further business, a motion was made by Sedlacek at 7:50 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved December 7, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
November 2, 2021
The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the second day of November, 2021, at 7PM. at the Blue Springs City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek, Seeman
ABSENT;
OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Shirley Martin (briefly Roland Hardin),
Notice of the meeting/hearing was also 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.
Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman ) and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Oct. 19, 2021 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann) , second (Seeman), and vote (4-0 affirmative) : to approve claims: Bank Direct -- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,663.03; Payroll - $3,643.00; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Constellation Energy - $6.08; Tim Hanson (Ordinance Enforcement) - $440.76; NE Dept of Rev (501N) - 213.21; Norris Public Power - $1,006.02; Office Depot - $316.32; One-Call Concepts - $9.22; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb_ - 27.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,508.55; Willet & Carothers - $770.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $2,897.62; Wymore Oil Company - $239.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,949.81.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Nothing yet on survey. Council member Reedy intends to make telephone contact with Witulski tomorrow.
DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property expected to be completed by end of week . Asbestos abatement (Bockman) is needed for two properties. Other properties are done with the exception of removal of concrete debris. Local individuals with interest and available equipment have and will be contacted regarding such removal. Adams brought up several properties that would be good candidates for building inspection, and that “One Property at a Time would pay for.”
CLEAN-UP: Adams suggested (his list attached to office copy of minutes) , and the City authorized the mailing of clean up letters to several individuals. Adams also recommended continued effort to clear up problems on two properties.
PLANNING AND ZONING: After notified that P & Z recommended approval of both building permit applications , and discussion by Mayor and Council , approval was given for both applications---- (Hagerman #21-7 - motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote and Parde - #21-6 motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. Both were for new single family dwellings. Applicants will receive written notice of approval and amount of fee.
CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468: (November 16 Public Hearing) Advertisement and posting is underway for Planning & Zoning/Council consideration of Ordinance # 468.
BLUE SPRINGS CEMETERY/GRAVE OPENING UPDATED RATE: A rate sheet of cities in the surrounding area was reviewed (and is attached to the office copy of the minutes). Comparative analysis established that the previously voted in rate of $450 per grave opening was competitive and sufficient to cover City costs, with no intent of “making money.” Martin indicated that the Cemetery would be making payment to the City for each opening rather than an annual payment for all openings.
NEXT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NOVEMBER 16, 2021
6:30 PM -- Planning & Zoning Commission - CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE
# 468
7:00 PM Meeting of Mayor & Council - CHICKENS WITHIN CITY LIMITS: ORDINANCE # 468:
Followed by Regular Proceedings:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION
DEMOLITION PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLANNING AND ZONING
BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE
There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:40 PM to adjourn.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 16, 2021.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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