Thursday, January 23, 2014
January 21, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 21, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Wolf
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Black Hills Energy Representatives - Cheryl Brandenburgh and Rich Swartz, Curt Oblinger, Krystal McColery, Gladys Cary
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 Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the January 7, 2014 One & Six Year Plan 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,987.95; Bank-Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $207.05; Black Hills Energy - $62.69; Eric Miner (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $7.88; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $1,960.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $32.00; One-Call Concepts - $1.85; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Windstream - $107.63; Wymore Super Foods - $9.39 TOTAL CLAIMS $4,431.44.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449 And: BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE FEE - 3% /ORDINANCE #451: : A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 449. A motion was made by Council member Neumann and seconded by Reedy to approve Ordinance # 449. Ordinance # 449 was read and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the ordinance and grant the franchise for a term of twenty-five years from the effective date of the Ordinance- 1/21/14. A motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings for Ordinance #451. A motion was made by Council member Reedy and seconded by Neumann to approve Ordinance #451. Ordinance #451 was read and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve Ordinance # 451 which established a 3% franchise fee. Both ordinances are available for public review at the City Office and on the Blue Springs website. Materials as requested by Black Hills Energy and City Attorney Carothers -- which may include but may not be limited to a map of City boundaries and addresses in the City limits will be provided. The 3% franchise fee is anticipated to bring approximately $3,000 annually into the City budget.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Fire damaged properties were discussed. Clean-up activity is anticipated to be underway soon on two of them,both either activated or assisted by Ronnie Rainey. Council member Reedy expressed concern regarding one of the properties, noting that materials found on the property might encourage trespass, and securing the property is important. He will contact Ronnie Rainey to determine if the property is now secure. Council member Neumann stated that it is his understanding that some materials have been removed from the structure on one of the properties. Progress on the third will be determined by discussing current status with Attorney Carothers. Employee Pike said it is a good time for him now to enter into demolition process if the project is at that stage.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new information.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:52 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 4 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, January 10, 2014
January 7, 2014
The Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 7, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andrew 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 Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the December 17, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $3,500.39; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $2,112.02; Arbor Ink - $133.33; Arbor State - $132.30; Bear Graphics - $99.05; Constellation Energy - $110.73; Diller Electric - $2,074.23; Gilmore & Associates - (1/6 Plan) - $304.00 and (NBCS/Lane) - $296.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE U.C. Fund - $139.33; NE Dept. of Rev. (941N) - $191.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $50.00; Norris Public Power - $1,398.11; Office Depot - $147.95; Oregon Trail Equipment - $111.73; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00;Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $500.00; Milton Pike - (Reimb.) - $14.60; Postmaster - $120.00; Security First Bank - (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $316.28; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual/
Hydrants) - $3,334.89; Wymore Lumber - $195.25; Wymore Oil Co. - $305.82; TOTAL CLAIMS $15,672.59.
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE & SIX YEAR STREET PLAN - 7:30PM RESOLUTION #2014-1:
Request by Mayor Meyer and motion by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote (Mewes - yes; Neumann - yes; Wolf - yes) opened the PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN at 7:35PM. Mayor Meyer called for comments and questions. No objections were raised nor amendments made to the One & Six Year Plan as prepared.
Other street projects were discussed, primarily - armor coating plans. (10-block possibility, after selected by members, Berry will be asked to come down and place marks, Pike can shape and work up).
Motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes, and an affirmative 3-0 vote closed the Public Hearing, followed, in Regular session by a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann to adopt Resolution 2014-1, the reading of the resolution by Carothers: WHEREAS: Section 39-2115 and Section 39-2119, 1969 C.S. - R.S. of Nebraska 1943 requires that each County and Municipality prepares a one and six year, specific road or street improvement plan and to file same with the State Highway Commission on or before March 1, 2014, and WHEREAS: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Blue Springs, in compliance with the statutes and regulations of the State Highway Commission, did hold a public hearing on the proposed one and six year specific street improvement plans in the City Hall on January 7, 2014, in accordance with the “Notice of Public Hearing,” a certified copy of such notice is attached, and WHEREAS, There were no objections filed or amendments made to the one and six year plan on file with the City Clerk and as presented at the hearing now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council does hereby approve said one and six year plan as filed with the City Clerk, a copy of which is attached hereto, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor of the City is authorized to sign this resolution on behalf of the City Council and the City Council hereby approves the proposed one and six year plan... Adopted this 7th day of January 2014, AND THEN: the Vote: (Council Member Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Wolf- Yes), to approve and adopt Resolution 2014-1.
WATER RATE INCREASE/ORDINANCE #450: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Wolf, and 3-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings. Discussion. Motion to amend Ordinance #450 by Council member Wolf and second by Mewes and 3-0 affirmative vote. Motion to approve amended Ordinance # 450 which increased basic monthly water rate from $15.00 to $16.50 and water usage per thousand gallons from $1.30 to $1.50 with the effective date of February 1, 2014, by Mewes, second by Neumann. Ordinance was read and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the amended Ordinance #450.
MFA/MFO: Receipt of City of Beatrice check #23049 (MFO funds) in the amount of $820.89 was acknowledged. Within discussion, the determined disposition of funds was to keep it in the Fire Fund of General Checking for hydrant purchases.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449: Attorney Carothers advised Mayor and Council of a proposed ordinance (#451) - establishing a 3% fee on Black Hills Energy (Natural Gas) companies operating in the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska -- which will be provided at the next Regular meeting, as will Ordinance # 449 for franchise renewal. They will be separately addressed to enable future review of percentage outside the term limit of the franchise agreement.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Pike identified a situation where plastics are being burned in a barrel.
Offensive/toxic conditions were described. Pike will contact the property owner, and may also request support in this matter (Brad Robinson, Fire Chief).
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new business.
OTHER:
Mayor Meyer described a vehicle (Norris Public Power - Ford / with bucket) which may be able to be purchased by the City for their trade-in price ($2,000?) All members were in agreement that it would be a good deal. Purchase option will be pursued.
Employee Pike reported a broken windshield (City equipment), and was advised to report it for insurance reimbursement and/or recorded amount toward yearly deductible.
NEXT AGENDA:
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449
\BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE FEE - 3% /ORDINANCE #451
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
UPCOMING IN FEBRUARY:
ANNUAL REVIEW OF KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT,
WITH FUND TRANSFER CONSIDERATIONS
Motion to adjourn: 8:17 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the One & Six Public Hearing and the Regular session were read and approved January 21 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing of One and Six and Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing of One and Six and Regular Session)
Thursday, December 19, 2013
December 17, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 17, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employees Mike Pike, & Eldon Izer, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary
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 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the December 3, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $2,039.40; Direct-Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - Sales Tax - $224.85; Behrens Meat Plant - (Employee Christmas) $200.00; Black Hills Energy - $50.05; Morris Used Cars - $114.47; Municipal Supply - $1,922.45; One-Call Concepts - $5.15; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - 25.67; Roehr’s Machinery - $53.16; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $64.82; Wymore Arbor State - $81.00; Wymore Lumber - $136.01; TOTAL CLAIMS $4,972.03.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint the following:
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Tom Wolf
Motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint the following:
TEMPORARY CLERK: Gary Neumann
Motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint the following:
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
CITY ENGINEER & STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Rick Bogus of Gilmore & Associates
-Class A - License (S-1424)
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
Following discussion in which Council member Neumann suggested an “across the board 1.5% payroll increase to employees Pike, Izer, Roche, and Hohensee, (and he provided support information), Mayor Meyer suggested a 2% increase. A motion for a 2% increase was made by Council member Wolf, but it died from lack of a second. Mayor Meyer suggested to “split the difference.” A motion was then made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Neumann for a 1.75% payroll increase, and it received a 4-0 affirmative vote. Calculations from the approved motion to increase payroll are listed below. Other factors, as also listed below, remained unchanged.
STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$19.41- hourly.
Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $816.99 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
PART-TIME HELP:
Eldon Izer - $11.53 hourly. 10 paid holidays - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr.,
Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee -$9.43 hour
MISC. PART-TIME HELP: Wage set by Council as per circumstance
WATER RATE INCREASE/ORDINANCE #450: (Hellbusch recommendation: 16.50 basic, 1.50 per Thou. Gallons) & Effective date) Ordinance will be available for potential approval at the January 7th Regular session.
MFA/MFO: No current business.
ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN - WORK-UP: Public Hearing set for 7:30 PM January 7th.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449: Attorney Carothers continues communications with Black Hills Energy to arrive at a mutually acceptable renewal agreement/ordinance.
PLANNING & ZONING: No current business.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Employee Pike was requested to contact Robinson in reference to a lumber/brush pile now within a suitable timeline for burning.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No current business.
ELEVATOR -WATER ISSUES, inc. BACKFLOW: Employee Pike updated members on liability issues (Water Operator/City) in reference to backflow issues. Attorney Carothers reviewed the present City ruling on backflow/cross connection. Spring was identified as a suitable “further address time” for the Elevator (by Pike) Correlation will continue within that timeline - between City, Elevator and State to assure compliance with safety measures.
NEXT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE & SIX YEAR PLAN (1 HR.)
followed by Regular Session:
WATER RATE INCREASE/ORDINANCE #450
MFA/MFO
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 8:17 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved January 7 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 17, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employees Mike Pike, & Eldon Izer, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary
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 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the December 3, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $2,039.40; Direct-Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - Sales Tax - $224.85; Behrens Meat Plant - (Employee Christmas) $200.00; Black Hills Energy - $50.05; Morris Used Cars - $114.47; Municipal Supply - $1,922.45; One-Call Concepts - $5.15; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - 25.67; Roehr’s Machinery - $53.16; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $64.82; Wymore Arbor State - $81.00; Wymore Lumber - $136.01; TOTAL CLAIMS $4,972.03.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint the following:
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Tom Wolf
Motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint the following:
TEMPORARY CLERK: Gary Neumann
Motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint the following:
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
CITY ENGINEER & STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Rick Bogus of Gilmore & Associates
-Class A - License (S-1424)
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
Following discussion in which Council member Neumann suggested an “across the board 1.5% payroll increase to employees Pike, Izer, Roche, and Hohensee, (and he provided support information), Mayor Meyer suggested a 2% increase. A motion for a 2% increase was made by Council member Wolf, but it died from lack of a second. Mayor Meyer suggested to “split the difference.” A motion was then made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Neumann for a 1.75% payroll increase, and it received a 4-0 affirmative vote. Calculations from the approved motion to increase payroll are listed below. Other factors, as also listed below, remained unchanged.
STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$19.41- hourly.
Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $816.99 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
PART-TIME HELP:
Eldon Izer - $11.53 hourly. 10 paid holidays - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr.,
Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee -$9.43 hour
MISC. PART-TIME HELP: Wage set by Council as per circumstance
WATER RATE INCREASE/ORDINANCE #450: (Hellbusch recommendation: 16.50 basic, 1.50 per Thou. Gallons) & Effective date) Ordinance will be available for potential approval at the January 7th Regular session.
MFA/MFO: No current business.
ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN - WORK-UP: Public Hearing set for 7:30 PM January 7th.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449: Attorney Carothers continues communications with Black Hills Energy to arrive at a mutually acceptable renewal agreement/ordinance.
PLANNING & ZONING: No current business.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Employee Pike was requested to contact Robinson in reference to a lumber/brush pile now within a suitable timeline for burning.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No current business.
ELEVATOR -WATER ISSUES, inc. BACKFLOW: Employee Pike updated members on liability issues (Water Operator/City) in reference to backflow issues. Attorney Carothers reviewed the present City ruling on backflow/cross connection. Spring was identified as a suitable “further address time” for the Elevator (by Pike) Correlation will continue within that timeline - between City, Elevator and State to assure compliance with safety measures.
NEXT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE & SIX YEAR PLAN (1 HR.)
followed by Regular Session:
WATER RATE INCREASE/ORDINANCE #450
MFA/MFO
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 8:17 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved January 7 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
December 3, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 3, 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
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 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 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: Salaries: $5,841.23; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,158.68; Beatrice Concrete - $524.86; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Municipal Supply (Broad Street Main Project / from Fire Fund (Hydrants- MFO) - 5,455.40; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $271.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $49.00; Norris Public Power - $1,339.14; Milton Pike (Health Ins. Comp.) - $500.00; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $6.01; Postmaster - $112.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $134.00; Wymore Oil Company - $245.66; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,722.56.
ANNUAL DISIGNATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: Determination of committee memberships was made by motion of Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote for the following:
(Water System) - Reedy and Neumann
(Sewer Lagoon) - Wolf and Mewes
(Streets and Alleys) - Wolf and Neumann
(City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes
(Keno) - Reedy and Mewes
(Finance) - Wolf and Neumann;
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE # 449: Attorney Carothers informed members that nothing prohibits City from requesting a franchise fee. It is not known if Black Hills Energy pays a franchise fee to any other community served, but Carothers will research that aspect (Adams, NE. - a possibility for further information). He noted, “Rate regulations used to be approved by the City, but now are regulated by Public Service Commission.” He will contact the League to assist with information gathering, and will get in touch with Black Hills Energy to propose possibility of a franchise fee, possibly a “flat yearly fee to the City.”--- (Franchise was approved 2/7/89 - for 25 years).
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Employee Pike asked where arrangements were in regard to a legal clean- up issue. Carothers indicated that the hearing should be in January/February. After the hearing, cleanup can be conducted by the City, followed by certification of cost with District Court (before the case is closed) for judgment /lien (good for 10 years) .
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): Council member Reedy reported that VanLaningham is now open to scheduling an estimate for repairs. He will contact Wolf, and correlation will be made between parties to set the date.
MFA/MFO: No information yet available.
Other:
Members reviewed information from Randy Hellbusch of Nebraska Rural Water Association. Hellbusch conducted a Water Rate Study on 12/2/13, and suggested a Basic Rate of 16.50, and a price of $1.50 per thousand gallons. It will be placed on the next agenda. Carothers will prepare draft of Ordinance #450 for potential approval. Along with the new prices, the Ordinance will set an effective date.
Council member Reedy requested information from Carothers about the status of a “dangerous dog” incident. Further consideration will be given.
Pike reported the need for new electrical fixtures/work in the shop area. T8 and T5 lights were discussed, with possible cost $300-400 X 4 needed. Reedy suggested that Mike “shop around” (Beatrice) (Plymouth - mentioned by Neumann) for the best price for product and service provider. Mayor Meyer and Employee Pike will make contacts.
Pike familiarized members with “backflow prevention” measures intended at the Elevator. Check-valve cost would be approximately $1,300, if needed, but because of the distance of the water source from the tank, and elimination of backflow potential, it becomes necessary to check with the State as to specific needs for the situation. Pike will continue in joint efforts with the elevator to establish responsibility for device installation (if it is required by State).
NEXT AGENDA:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WAGES, MISC. DESIGNATIONS
WATER RATE INCREASE/ORDINANCE #450
MFA/MFO
ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN - WORK-UP
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE #449
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
HOLIDAY TREATS PROVIDED
Motion to adjourn: 8:13 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved December 17 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, November 21, 2013
November 19, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, 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 Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 5, 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 - $2,404.85; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. Revenue - Sales Tax $329.69; Beatrice, City of (BASWA) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Concrete - $105.91; Black Hills Energy - $23.27; Constellation Energy - $17.65; Municipal Supply - $387.89; One-Call Concepts - $2.20; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $159.12; Willet & Carothers - $720.00; Windstream - $70.33; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 5,765.41.
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW: (To offset 9% increase in monthly fee from Wymore,And 9% increase in per gallon water increase from Wymore): Per suggestion by Attorney Carothers, and agreement of members --- Randy Hellbusch of Nebraska Rural Water Association will be contacted to do a municipal water study.
AMENDMENT TO WYMORE WATER SALE AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Mayoral signature on the amended Wymore Water Sale Agreement.
COUNCIL CHALLENGE (WOLF): Council member Wolf solicited participation in the Gage County Sheriff’s program (-Christmas - Shop With A Cop) for Prostate Cancer Month. Terms of participation: November and December - $1.00 a day for not shaving = $61.00 payment per participant. Those enlisted will be: Gage County Law Enforcement (16); Blue Springs Council members, Wolf, Radar, Neumann, Blue Springs City Attorney Carothers, and possibly Mayor Meyer. Dale Crawford (Wymore Arbor State) will be informed in case the paper would like to run an article about the event.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL: Materials were provided to members to enable them to follow the progress between Black Hills Energy and City Attorney Carothers as they work to reach a final draft for 25-year franchise renewal. The Ordinance (#449) is anticipated to be available for review and potential approval during one of the December 2013 Regular council meetings. A franchise fee (Black Hills use of right-of-way) is a consideration that will be reviewed.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new information available.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property owner was removed from the current clean-up list due to resolution of issues.
OTHER:
City Attorney Carothers will review legal actions taken in reference to a recent “dangerous dog” situation.
Mayor Meyer requested that new flags be purchased.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL DISIGNATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE # ___449_____
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
MFA/MFO
Upcoming Agenda Items:
December 17 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WAGES
MFA/MFO (cont.)
Motion to adjourn: 8:05 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved December 3 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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, City Attorney Andrew Carothers, 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 Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the November 5, 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 - $2,404.85; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. Revenue - Sales Tax $329.69; Beatrice, City of (BASWA) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Concrete - $105.91; Black Hills Energy - $23.27; Constellation Energy - $17.65; Municipal Supply - $387.89; One-Call Concepts - $2.20; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $159.12; Willet & Carothers - $720.00; Windstream - $70.33; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 5,765.41.
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW: (To offset 9% increase in monthly fee from Wymore,And 9% increase in per gallon water increase from Wymore): Per suggestion by Attorney Carothers, and agreement of members --- Randy Hellbusch of Nebraska Rural Water Association will be contacted to do a municipal water study.
AMENDMENT TO WYMORE WATER SALE AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Mayoral signature on the amended Wymore Water Sale Agreement.
COUNCIL CHALLENGE (WOLF): Council member Wolf solicited participation in the Gage County Sheriff’s program (-Christmas - Shop With A Cop) for Prostate Cancer Month. Terms of participation: November and December - $1.00 a day for not shaving = $61.00 payment per participant. Those enlisted will be: Gage County Law Enforcement (16); Blue Springs Council members, Wolf, Radar, Neumann, Blue Springs City Attorney Carothers, and possibly Mayor Meyer. Dale Crawford (Wymore Arbor State) will be informed in case the paper would like to run an article about the event.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL: Materials were provided to members to enable them to follow the progress between Black Hills Energy and City Attorney Carothers as they work to reach a final draft for 25-year franchise renewal. The Ordinance (#449) is anticipated to be available for review and potential approval during one of the December 2013 Regular council meetings. A franchise fee (Black Hills use of right-of-way) is a consideration that will be reviewed.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new information available.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property owner was removed from the current clean-up list due to resolution of issues.
OTHER:
City Attorney Carothers will review legal actions taken in reference to a recent “dangerous dog” situation.
Mayor Meyer requested that new flags be purchased.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL DISIGNATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
BLACK HILLS ENERGY FRANCHISE RENEWAL/ORDINANCE # ___449_____
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
MFA/MFO
Upcoming Agenda Items:
December 17 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND WAGES
MFA/MFO (cont.)
Motion to adjourn: 8:05 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved December 3 , 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, November 8, 2013
November 5, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Ashley Calkin
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, Council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the October 15, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $3,995.74; Direct-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,803.70; Black Hills Energy - $19.99; Constellation Energy - $4.87; DHHS Division of Public Health - $115.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel.) - $5.00; Rolanea Kucera (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $51.89; Municipal Supply - $60.66; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $212.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,288.25; Milton Pike (Tel.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins.) - $500.00; Postmaster - $158.00; Katherine A. Roche- (Reimb. 2013 W-2/W-3 Software) - $39.00; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $449.36; T. L. Excavation LLC - $1,520.00; Wymore Arbor State - $88.09; Wymore Lumber - $76.01; Wymore Oil Company - $171.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,654.64.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No bid yet received for interior work. Reedy will follow up with service provider. Employee Pike noted that water from the roof during a heavy rain makes it advisable to continue with previous plans to put drainage line around the cabin. Council member Wolf provided information from the Homestead National Monument in reference to procedure taken by them to protect their cabin from water damage (French drain). Reedy suggested a U-shaped drain system - (4” pipe - perforated- north, east, west) draining to the south. Pike suggested a different layout (north side - run west). Members were in agreement for Pike to proceed, and review will follow to determine if that action proves sufficient.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property remains under review on the clean-up list. A certified letter has already been sent, which resulted in a dumpster on site for removal of garbage bags, etc., but it appears to be at a standstill with approximately half of the bags remaining. City Attorney Carothers will be advised of the situation, and requested to initiate legal action.
Other:
Ashley Calkin reported a “dangerous dog” and “barking dogs” (3 days running - up till 3AM) in her neighborhood. - 1 English Bulldog, 2 Pit bulls - all aggressive/mean/barking. One of the pit bulls (for which there is already legal action being taken and an upcoming court date due to aggressive behavior (against officer, and others placed in jeopardy). Calkin told that the owners are moving a half block away, and where the yard is not fenced (but kennel materials noticed on property). City Attorney will be asked for a report of known information.
Council member Wolf reported a “leaning stop sign” and Pike will take care of it.
Norris Public Power will be notified about a light out (east side of bridge).
Pike noted that he has contacted Windstream about removal of a post on corner, because it creates an undesirable situation.
Wolf asked how equipment was running.Pike reported, “tired, but running.”
NEXT AGENDA:
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 19, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) -- City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 2013, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Ashley Calkin
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, Council President Wolf called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken. A motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the October 15, 2013 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $3,995.74; Direct-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,803.70; Black Hills Energy - $19.99; Constellation Energy - $4.87; DHHS Division of Public Health - $115.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel.) - $5.00; Rolanea Kucera (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $51.89; Municipal Supply - $60.66; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $212.58; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,288.25; Milton Pike (Tel.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins.) - $500.00; Postmaster - $158.00; Katherine A. Roche- (Reimb. 2013 W-2/W-3 Software) - $39.00; Security First Bank - (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $449.36; T. L. Excavation LLC - $1,520.00; Wymore Arbor State - $88.09; Wymore Lumber - $76.01; Wymore Oil Company - $171.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,654.64.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No bid yet received for interior work. Reedy will follow up with service provider. Employee Pike noted that water from the roof during a heavy rain makes it advisable to continue with previous plans to put drainage line around the cabin. Council member Wolf provided information from the Homestead National Monument in reference to procedure taken by them to protect their cabin from water damage (French drain). Reedy suggested a U-shaped drain system - (4” pipe - perforated- north, east, west) draining to the south. Pike suggested a different layout (north side - run west). Members were in agreement for Pike to proceed, and review will follow to determine if that action proves sufficient.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property remains under review on the clean-up list. A certified letter has already been sent, which resulted in a dumpster on site for removal of garbage bags, etc., but it appears to be at a standstill with approximately half of the bags remaining. City Attorney Carothers will be advised of the situation, and requested to initiate legal action.
Other:
Ashley Calkin reported a “dangerous dog” and “barking dogs” (3 days running - up till 3AM) in her neighborhood. - 1 English Bulldog, 2 Pit bulls - all aggressive/mean/barking. One of the pit bulls (for which there is already legal action being taken and an upcoming court date due to aggressive behavior (against officer, and others placed in jeopardy). Calkin told that the owners are moving a half block away, and where the yard is not fenced (but kennel materials noticed on property). City Attorney will be asked for a report of known information.
Council member Wolf reported a “leaning stop sign” and Pike will take care of it.
Norris Public Power will be notified about a light out (east side of bridge).
Pike noted that he has contacted Windstream about removal of a post on corner, because it creates an undesirable situation.
Wolf asked how equipment was running.Pike reported, “tired, but running.”
NEXT AGENDA:
WATER RATE INCREASE REVIEW
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 19, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) -- City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
October 15, 2013
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 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
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 October 1, 2013 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 - $2,523.35; Bank-Direct Sales Tax Payment - $239.27; Arbor Ink - $131.53; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $22.03; Morris Used Cars - $45.00; Municipal Supply - $1,557.81 & $1,193.03; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,535.00; NE UC Fund - $189.72; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.10; Katherine A. Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $6.11; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $18.49; Windstream - $64.81; Wymore, City of - $400.00; Wymore Lumber - $80.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,063.01.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED): Council member Wolf reported that he is of the understanding that materials have been given (Redfield) to Attorney Carothers for processing. Topic will be returned to the agenda as requested.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (BERM/INTERIOR REPAIRS: Employee Pike reported that a trench has been cut to divert water flow away from cabin. Bid for interior work (VanLaningham) not yet received (Reedy will follow up.)
BRUSH PILE (MEWES): Members discussed the brush pile, a problem in itself, as well as reports of “skunk, opossum” and the wildlife encouraging a local dog to bark . The site of the brush pile (on City property, put there by a property owner, and near a milo field) makes prompt clearance difficult. It is anticipated that the situation can be rectified after milo harvest (approx. month). Pike will take measurements tomorrow to determine location of sewer line (which would be affected in a burn situation).
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. The remaining property is anticipated to be corrected within days. Review will continue to assure satisfactory completion of clean-up activity.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 5, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 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
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 October 1, 2013 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 - $2,523.35; Bank-Direct Sales Tax Payment - $239.27; Arbor Ink - $131.53; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $22.03; Morris Used Cars - $45.00; Municipal Supply - $1,557.81 & $1,193.03; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,535.00; NE UC Fund - $189.72; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.10; Katherine A. Roche (Cert. Letter Reimb.) - $6.11; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $18.49; Windstream - $64.81; Wymore, City of - $400.00; Wymore Lumber - $80.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,063.01.
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH - PROPERTY DIVISION (CONTINUED): Council member Wolf reported that he is of the understanding that materials have been given (Redfield) to Attorney Carothers for processing. Topic will be returned to the agenda as requested.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (BERM/INTERIOR REPAIRS: Employee Pike reported that a trench has been cut to divert water flow away from cabin. Bid for interior work (VanLaningham) not yet received (Reedy will follow up.)
BRUSH PILE (MEWES): Members discussed the brush pile, a problem in itself, as well as reports of “skunk, opossum” and the wildlife encouraging a local dog to bark . The site of the brush pile (on City property, put there by a property owner, and near a milo field) makes prompt clearance difficult. It is anticipated that the situation can be rectified after milo harvest (approx. month). Pike will take measurements tomorrow to determine location of sewer line (which would be affected in a burn situation).
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. The remaining property is anticipated to be corrected within days. Review will continue to assure satisfactory completion of clean-up activity.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:47 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular session were read and approved November 5, 2013.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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