May 7, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 7, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


PRESENT: Mayor Meyer (Arrived 7:40PM), Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf

ABSENT:
 
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Gladys Cary, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Behrens

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 7:32 PM, Acting Mayor/Council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the April 16, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,490.45; Salaries: $3,930.33; Arbor Ink - $126.97; Black Hills Energy - $34.36; Constellation Energy - $61.04; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $182.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $14.00; NE Rural Water Association - $75.00; Norris Public Power - $1,294.90; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $250.00; Security First (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $356.54; Temps Disposal Service - $450.00; Wymore Arbor State - $106.31; Wymore Lumber - $86.02; Wymore Oil Company - $199.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,169.53.


ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (Discussion as needed): Annual Insurance Package not yet received.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Reedy advised members that he plans to add 3^rd place for cars this year, and “selecting judges” rather than “pulling” from those available. This will cause a minimal increase in Car Show activity cost. Council member Neumann indicated he may have a slight increase in Tractor Show cost as well. Both will still be within approved budget.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


POTENTIAL ARMOR COATING PROJECT: Armor Coating review which initially resulted from contact of citizens with Council member Neumann was discussed. Mayor and Council concluded that an armor coating project will not be activated at this time (perhaps next year), due to the time constraints involved with the current active Broad Street Water Main Project - Phase 11/111.


CLEAN-UP (REVIEW OF CLEAN-UP DAY, AND REGULAR CONCERNS): Clean-up Day was noted to have been successful, with three 30 yard roll-offs utilized. Two households included materials outside the range of accepted items, and this was or will be brought to their attention to avoid repetition in future Clean-Up events. In matters of general clean-up concern, three courtesy letters were requested, two for clean up after controlled burns, one for accumulation of garbage. Mandatory garbage pickup was briefly discussed, with no action taken. Mayor Meyer requested members to look around the community and bring up locations needing clean-up attention-- at the next Regular meeting.


CABIN: OPENING DATES/PUBLICATION: Council member Wolf inquired into the possibility of publishing in local newspapers the dates the Cabin will be open for public visitation. Mayor and remaining Council favorably reviewed the plan, which will begin as a posting to the City website, and Jim Spangler’s Website (Tourism). Local ads will be placed (Arbor State/Beatrice Daily Sun) which will list the following openings 10AM - 3PM - May 27^th - Memorial Day, June 1^st - Sam Wymore Days, July 4^th - Independence Day, August 17 - Blue Springs Annual Car & Tractor Show, and September 2^nd - Labor Day. Reminders of upcoming dates from this list may be also placed in the newspaper, depending on cost to be obtained by Wolf and reported to Mayor and remaining Council.


METER DEPOSIT REVIEW FOR EXCEPTION: Mayor and Council reviewed the request of a new utility customer who purchased a local residence for not having to submit a meter deposit, and a letter of excellent payment record was provided by the new customer’s previous utility company, as a basis for determination. Mayor and Council discussed the matter and concluded that no exception will be made.



NEXT AGENDA:

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (Discussion as needed)

CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW

CABIN OPENING (REMINDER ADS)

PLANNING & ZONING

CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES


Motion to adjourn: Neumann 8:10 PM, - - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved May 21, 2013.

Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)  City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

April 16, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 16, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.


PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Reedy, Wolf

ABSENT: Council member Neumann

OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Mark Davidson, Connie Mewes

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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the April 2, 2013 Public Hearing (Zito Media Franchise Renewal Comments) and the Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $1,810.93; Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - $236.97; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $95.92; Gage County Treasurer - (License) - $250.00; Michael Todd & Co. - $174.69; Morris Used Cars - $125.87; Municipal Supply (Water Main Project) - $28,389.91; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,416.00; NE UC Fund - $495.62; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.85; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Sullivan Const. - $45.00; Windstream - $87.62; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 34,185.38.



ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (DAVIDSON INSURANCE CO.) Mark Davidson indicated that the policy is not yet available. Council member Wolf inquired about lift station coverage, and Davidson told that the information would be included in the insurance package which will be mailed to the City for review/payment in the near future. The topic will remain on the agenda for the address of any issues, should there be any, when the policy is submitted for payment.



CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: No new information.



PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.



INCOME SURVEY (Ongoing Concerns): No new information. Removed from the agenda until further address is needed.




WAGES: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE: After discussion and a suggestion by Mayor Meyer for temporary re-hire of Milford Woutzke at $10.00 an hour (primarily for the Broad Street Water Main Project expected to begin May 1^st), a motion was made by Council member Mewes, second by Wolf, and a 3-0 affirmative vote followed to activate the updated hourly salary of Woutzke at $10.00.



NEXT AGENDA:

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (Discussion as needed)

CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL
CAR/TRACTOR SHOW


PLANNING & ZONING

POTENTIAL ARMOR COATING PROJECT


CLEAN-UP (REVIEW OF CLEAN-UP DAY, AND REGULAR CONCERNS)


Motion to adjourn: 7:58 PM, -Mewes - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved May 7, 2013.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

April 2, 2013

The Public Hearing for Zito Media Franchise Renewal Comments and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 2, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf


ABSENT:

OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, Delbert Bartels, Evelyn Michaelis, Janet Roberts, Roberta Hopkins

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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 19, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Bank-Direct Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,509.86; Salaries - $2,559.05; Black Hills Energy - $49.71; Constellation Energy - $111.49; HJP Pest - $1,267.20; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Liberty Repair - $718.69; NE Dept. of Rev.(941N) - $186.58; Michael Todd & Co. - $154.96; Norris Public Power - $1,318.57; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $112.00; Dean Scheideler (Ref. O/P) - $15.83; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $303.31; Willet & Carothers - $290.00; Wymore Arbor State - $121.50; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $5,005.97; Wymore Lumber - $100.61; Wymore Oil Company - $227.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14,564.21.



PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMENTS/CONCERNS: ZITO MEDIA FRANCHISE RENEWAL Following the opening of the Public Hearing at 7:32 PM (Motion by Council member Wolf, Second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote), Mayor and Council, City Attorney Carothers, Employee Pike and Delbert Bartels, Evelyn Michaelis, Janet Roberts and Roberta Hopkins entered into discussion following a brief overview by Carothers. (Zito Media Franchise expires in three years. Formal and informal renewal process required by Federal Cable Act. Purpose of public hearing for subscribers to express concerns.) Shared concerns included: Incidents of poor reception - “squiggles on a daily basis,”, incidents of “picture without sound, sound without picture”, “channels lost but price increased”, “incidents of automatic bank payment wherein increased pricing came into effect without notification to customer”, “service calls answered but without improvement”, “long wait and continued unavailability of acceptable reception boxes (HD)”, “can’t get Major League Baseball.” Alternate option service provider was discussed, but it was noted that larger companies cannot be attracted to the community. Satisfaction was expressed in regard to Zito internet service. The Public Hearing closed at 7:55 PM ( Motion by Council member Wolf, Second by Neumann - 4-0 affirmative vote). Franchise renewal study will continue.


KENO OPERATOR CONTRACT RENEWAL: Attorney Carothers provided drafts of the new (annual renewal 5/1/13 - 5/1/14) Operator’s Agreement. No changes had been requested by the Operator. The Operator will be advised of the availability of the agreement at the City Office. Signature by all parties will be followed by distribution of copies.




ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (DAVIDSON INSURANCE CO.) : Compilation of data continues by Davidson Insurance. Topic will be forwarded to next agenda.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Reedy provided information for the following inclusions for the annual celebration: Mud Volleyball (Independent of City - Brent Maxson (own insurance); Horseshoe Pitch - East of Fire hall, Bounce House (from Beatrice this year). Council member Neumann noted that the Elevator will again sponsor plaques for the Tractor Show.


STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (Continued review): Council member Reedy circulated a copy of the proposed ad. Following discussion, Mayor Meyer advised against placing an ad in the State Fire Conference booklet, due to limited advertising impact of the ad. Neumann opt for placement of the ad in local media as: Arbor State, Daily Sun, Lincoln Journal. Wolf noted the ad was intended not only to advertise the local event, but also to support the Fire Department (Conference). Neumann said he would rather it had been an opportunity to support the Blue Springs Fire Department. Council member Mewes made a motion, followed by a second by Neumann, and a passing vote of (Reedy - Yes, Wolf- No (by reason that the motion was not necessary since local advertising of the event had already been decided), Neumann - Yes, Mewes - Yes).


PLANNING & ZONING: Determination was made on a question posed by a local farmer (Gale Hardin), who had inquired about a building permit at the County Office, and was told that his location falls under the jurisdiction of the City. Reference materials were reviewed, and confirmation reached. A building permit application will be mailed to Hardin for his completion and return.


INCOME SURVEY (Ongoing Concerns): No new information.

NEXT AGENDA:

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (DAVIDSON INSURANCE CO.)

CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW

PLANNING & ZONING

INCOME SURVEY (Ongoing Concerns)

Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM, -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved April 16, 2013.



Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session and Public Hearing)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session and Public Hearing)

March 19, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 19, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Shepardson, Gladys Cary, Mark Davidson of Davidson Insurance

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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 5, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,810.93; Bank-Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $232.95; NDHHS - Public Health - $375.00; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $14.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $589.29; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $65.10; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 3,142.27.



CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Council member Reedy reported that Van’s (BBQ) is scheduled for the August event.


STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (Continued review): Ad mock-up pending. Review continues.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


INCOME SURVEY (Ongoing Concerns): Mailing list has been updated. Final draft of Survey is being prepared by Emily Bausch of SENDD.
 
NEXT AGENDA:

PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMENTS/CONCERNS: ZITO MEDIA FRANCHISE RENEWAL 7:30 PM.



Followed by regular session:

KENO OPERATOR CONTRACT RENEWAL

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (DAVIDSON INSURANCE CO.)


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW


STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (Continued review)

PLANNING & ZONING

INCOME SURVEY (Ongoing Concerns)

Motion to adjourn: 8:26 PM, -Wolf - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved April 2, 2013.




Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

March 5, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 5, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City 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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 19, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $2,608.83; Auto-Bank Payment (Internal Revenue Service - 941) - 1,823.84; Circle D Mfg. - $118.94; Constellation Energy - $116.56; Eldon Izer (Telephone Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply - $112.18; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $254.63; Nick J Computer Doctor - $80.00; Norris Public Power - $1,372.51; Office Depot - $279.51; One-Call Concepts - $4.40; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $426.38; Milton Pike - (Telephone Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $276.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Security First Bank (CD purchase - Keno Fund (from annual transfer) - $27,672.16; Shell - $367.61; Michael Todd & Co - $76.42; Tractor Supply - $304.00; USA Blue Book - $177.05; Wymore Arbor State - $106.32; Wymore Lumber - $37.12; Wymore Oil Company - 197.20; TOTAL CLAIMS: $36,496.66 -- (&)-- from the Keno Proceeds Fund (annual transfer to Keno Fund within Regular checking) - $27,672.16.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: To be held third Saturday in August. Beyond that, there were no new considerations.


STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (Continued review): Council member Wolf suggested that members reach a decision “either for or against placing an ad, rather than keep it going on the agenda.” Council member Reedy volunteered to prepare a mock up of a proposed advertisement so members can further evaluate benefits and make a decision at the next Regular meeting. Agreement followed.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.

ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY (April 17,18,19 program) - FORMALIZE DATE: Agreement of Mayor and Council officially set Spring Clean Up to commence on April 17^th, with citizens to be notified by flyer (of the particulars of the event). Those property owners who do not utilize the opportunity and have infractions at the close of Spring Clean Up Day will be promptly addressed by the City.



INCOME SURVEY UPDATE (to support grant CDBG (and/or) other applications): Processes have been activated to forward the ‘income survey’ project. The City will work in correlation with Emily Bausch of SENDD to complete the task.




CDBG PRE-APPLICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Nothing at this time. To be returned to agenda in the event timeline arrangements for pre-application can still be accomplished.


NEXT AGENDA

CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW
STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (Continued review)
PLANNING & ZONING
INCOME SURVEY (Ongoing Concerns)

Motion to adjourn: 8:25 PM, -Mewes - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved March 19, 2013.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) -- City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

RE: CABLE TV FRANCHISE RENEWAL

The City of Blue Springs’ and the City of Wymore’s cable TV franchise agreements with Zito Media are set to expire at the end of 2015. Pursuant to the Federal Communications Act of 1934, Zito Media has made a request with both Blue Springs and Wymore to renew the franchise agreements prior to their expiration.
If you are a cable TV subscriber of Zito Media, we would like to hear from you as to concerns or issues you may have with the quality of service that you receive from Zito Media. To that end, the Blue Springs City Council and the Wymore City Council will be holding public hearings to receive subscriber’s comments and concerns. The public hearing before the Blue Springs City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., and the public hearing before the Wymore City Council will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 7:00 p. m.


If you cannot attend the public hearing before the Blue Springs City Council on April 2^nd, but desire to submit comments and concerns, you are welcome to attend the public hearing before the Wymore City Council on April 3^rd and submit your comments and concerns at that time. If you cannot attend either hearing, you may submit written comments and concerns to the City of Blue Springs by mail to the following address: City of Blue Springs, P.O. Box 25, Blue Springs, NE 68318. We ask that all written comments be submitted to the City of Blue Springs by May 1, 2013.

 CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS

February 19, 2013

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on February 19, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.

PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, John Berry

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 7:30 PM, Meyer Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 5, 2013 One & Six Year Public Hearing and Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,965.37; Bank-Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - 391.84; Black Hills Energy - $50.92; Blobaum & Busboom - $3,020.00; League of Nebraska Municipalities (Utilities Section - Workshop) - $35.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $28.00; Postmaster - $112.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Trauernicht, John - (Stump Grind) - $45.00; Windstream - $76.67; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,779.80 .


ANNUAL REVIEW OF KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT/w/ TRANSFER ABOVE $15,000 CONSIDERATIONS -- (Balance 1/31- $42,672.16 , transfer might be: $27,672.16: A motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved transfer of $27,672.16 from the Keno Percentage Checking Account to the Keno Fund within Regular Checking, as well as the purchase of a Keno Fund CD in the same amount from General checking. Both transfers will appear as check drafts within claims of the next Regular meeting. The Keno Accountant will be provided with a copy of these minutes for update of records.


CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW: Jan Morris has volunteered to staff the Cabin during the event, and may serve in that capacity on other dates. (Council member Wolf will make necessary “coverage” arrangements for other planned dates for the cabin to be open to the public, as Memorial Day (5/27); Sam Wymore Days (June 1,2), Fourth of July.)


STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD: Considerations continue for a full page ad in the Conference booklet (Black/&/White - $150.00, a strong possibility, with a full page colored ad priced at $250.00 not ejected as an option. The deadline date for prepared copy as determined (Becky Reedy anticipated to work up ad) is July 1^st.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


MFA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, RESOLUTION 2013-2, DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE A motion was made by Council member Wolf and seconded by Neumann to approve Resolution #2013-2, with Brad Robinson as representative and Tom Wolf as alternate. Resolution # 2013-2 was read : (WHEREAS, the Nebraska State legislature has passed the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, which provides an opportunity for increased funding for fire districts, villages, and first-class cities: WHEREAS, in order to participate in an application for such funding, municipalities must join in an interlocal agreement with fire districts comprising at least 80% of the rural population of Gage County, Nebraska: WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared that will meet the requirements of the Mutual Finance Assistance Act, and will result in specific state aid to Gage County for fire and rescue purposes, in addition to currently available funds: WHEREAS, the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, is authorized to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and the Nebraska Mutual Finance Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, this Board or Council must appoint a representative and an alternate representative to sit on the joint board provided for in the reference agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this body that the City of Blue Springs, NE is authorized to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which accompanies this Resolution, providing for a uniform levy of three cents on each $100 of taxable valuation of a property subject to levy, and which distributes aid one-half on the basis of property valuation, and one-half on the basis of population. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brad Robinson shall serve as a representative on the joint board for the Interlocal Agreement and Tom Wolf shall serve as an alternate representative to such board...) The following vote on the motion to approve and accept Resolution 2013-2 and thereby the Interlocal Agreement was: Mewes - Yes ; Neumann -Yes , Reedy - Yes , Wolf - Yes. It was noted within materials that the previous year’s MFA revenue was used toward the purchase of water hydrants needed within Project 1 of the Broad Street Water Main Project.


RDG GEOSCIENCE & ENGINEERING: Determination of charges for 325 gallons water used for local
Testing: The rate of charge for water used by contractors was established to be: Administrative cost: $5.00 plus $1.90 per thousand gallons used (any gallons up to 1,000 will be charged $1.90), therefore, the billing to be sent to RDG Geoscience will be in the amount of $6.90.




NEXT AGENDA
CONTINUED PLANNING (AS NECESSARY) FOR ANNUAL CAR/TRACTOR SHOW
STATE FIRE CONFERENCE AD (Continued review)
PLANNING & ZONING
ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY (April 17,18,19 program) - FORMALIZE DATE
INCOME SURVEY UPDATE (to support grant CDBG, other applications)
CDBG PRE-APPLICATION ARRANGEMENTS

Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM, -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved March 5, 2013.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)