March 18, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 18, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, 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 Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 4, 2014 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: $1,842.06; Bank-Direct Payment - Ne Dept. of Revenue (10) - $216.11; Beatrice Concrete - $282.64; Beatrice Iron and Metal - $124.64; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $9.54; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $71.07; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,767.06 ---- AND -- From Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $2,826.72.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: Designation for payroll withholding/deduction retroactive to January 1, 2014 was made by Mayor Meyer on the health insurance compensation payments made to Milton Pike. No objections were raised.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): Council member Reedy will meet with the service provider (VanLaningham) this weekend.
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING DETERMINATION of SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY, AND OTHER:
Spring Clean-Up Day was set for Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Terms and conditions of participation will be provided in a flyer mailed within the timeline of two weeks prior to the event, as well as notification by newspaper and on the Blue Spring website. It is hoped that Blue Springs citizens participate in the upcoming Clean-Up Day, however Mayor and Council wished to stress that NO GARBAGE, TIRES, ASHES, PAINT, CHECMICALS, DRYWALL, OR SHINGLES WILL BE PICKED UP.
Properties under legal action for clean-up issues were discussed. One damaged trailer) has a March 28th Court Date. Attorney Carothers is correlating clean up of another property with State personnelKim Plouzek. Carothers has prepared correspondence to a property owner about another trailer issue, and to yet another about removal of a sub-standard trailer and a fire-damaged house.
Courtesy clean-up letters (with April 1st deadlines) or contact in person was ordered for properties with current garbage/litter issues which by their nature will not, at least in part, qualify for pick-up on Clean-Up Day.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:58 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 1 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
March 4, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 4, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, SENDD Representative Kevin Burnison, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Darcy Rownd, 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 Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 18, 2014 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: $2,457.06; Direct-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,516.22; Black Hills Energy - $63.90; Constellation Energy - $225.37; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $195.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,528.56; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins. Comp.)- $500.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Security First Bank -(CD Purchase - Keno) - $26,042.85; Shell - $491.55; Wymore Arbor State - $99.57; Wymore Lumber Co - $26.02; Wymore Oil Co. - $484.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 33,898.79 --- , (and) FROM: Keno Proceeds Account to City of Blue Springs (General Checking-Keno Fund) - $26,042.85.
CDBG ELIGIBLE/KEVIN BURNISON: First, Kevin Burnison thanked the City for paying membership. He provided handouts, and presented to-date results of Income Survey, per: 148 residential properties; 66 surveys returned from first mailing, 12 surveys returned from second mailing, for a total of 78 of the 138 needed. Sixty more returned surveys are required. Burnison gave options, which were: Third mailing, door to door solicitation of surveys, or acknowledgment that CDBG funds for Public Works is not in the City’s immediate future and study into other options (TIF/Paving Districts). After discussion and recommendation of Mayor Meyer, a third mailing was chosen as the course of action. Burnison will prepare materials and provide them to the City shortly.
ARMOR COATING/BOGUS/BERRY: Following Friday’s on-site inspection of streets, John Berry presented Gilmore recommendations, which were: Double armor coat does work, but is recommended for low volume streets with no drainage issues. Heavy vehicles (buses, garbage truck, other) are known to create damage, especially when turning. Working on ditches, widening streets, and replacing culverts was suggested as a good course of action after completion of the current Broad Street Water Main Project, and allowing time for compaction, prior to making plans for armor coating. After addressing these issues, there might be some advantage to encouragement of a potential local asphalt affiliation within a bid process. Council member Neumann asked about two inch overlay on Jefferson to A Street - on Broad, and Berry informed him that the estimate would most probably fall within the 40-50 thousand dollar range. Attorney Carothers refreshed City understanding of the bid process, indicating that the bid method is always a good idea, but work must be bid out for $30,000+ jobs only if work is to be assessed back to property.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: Tabled to allow Employee Pike to determine if his current coverage under his wife’s policy falls in the category of “taxes prepaid.”
NO-FEE HALL RENTAL (DARCY ROWND - 12 & Under Girls - Softball Event): Darcy Rownd asked for consideration for free use of the hall for the Blue Springs Lightning - Potato Bake Fund Raising Event scheduled for March 28th. A motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes and a 4-0 affirmative vote waived rental charges.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new business.
ANNUAL MFO AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Council member Neumann and seconded by Mewes to approve Resolution #2014-2, with Brad Robinson as representative and Tom Wolf as alternate. Resolution # 2014-2 was read by Attorney Carothers: (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 2014-2 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 within the Broad Street Water Main Project.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Attorney Carothers will continue with contact with Ronnie Rainey in reference to a fire-damaged property -- to assure that State guidelines are met. Carothers reported that legal action is underway for another fire-damaged property. Carothers indicated that, based of pictorial record, little can be legally addressed on Church-adjacent properties (older houses, dirt lawns, unattractive fences) however, he requested pictures for two properties, as well as pictures for another burned property for further evaluation and determination of subsequent action.
NEXT AGENDA:
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING DETERMINATION of SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY, AND OTHER
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 18 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 4, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, SENDD Representative Kevin Burnison, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Darcy Rownd, 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 Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the February 18, 2014 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: $2,457.06; Direct-Bank Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,516.22; Black Hills Energy - $63.90; Constellation Energy - $225.37; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $195.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,528.56; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins. Comp.)- $500.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Security First Bank -(CD Purchase - Keno) - $26,042.85; Shell - $491.55; Wymore Arbor State - $99.57; Wymore Lumber Co - $26.02; Wymore Oil Co. - $484.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 33,898.79 --- , (and) FROM: Keno Proceeds Account to City of Blue Springs (General Checking-Keno Fund) - $26,042.85.
CDBG ELIGIBLE/KEVIN BURNISON: First, Kevin Burnison thanked the City for paying membership. He provided handouts, and presented to-date results of Income Survey, per: 148 residential properties; 66 surveys returned from first mailing, 12 surveys returned from second mailing, for a total of 78 of the 138 needed. Sixty more returned surveys are required. Burnison gave options, which were: Third mailing, door to door solicitation of surveys, or acknowledgment that CDBG funds for Public Works is not in the City’s immediate future and study into other options (TIF/Paving Districts). After discussion and recommendation of Mayor Meyer, a third mailing was chosen as the course of action. Burnison will prepare materials and provide them to the City shortly.
ARMOR COATING/BOGUS/BERRY: Following Friday’s on-site inspection of streets, John Berry presented Gilmore recommendations, which were: Double armor coat does work, but is recommended for low volume streets with no drainage issues. Heavy vehicles (buses, garbage truck, other) are known to create damage, especially when turning. Working on ditches, widening streets, and replacing culverts was suggested as a good course of action after completion of the current Broad Street Water Main Project, and allowing time for compaction, prior to making plans for armor coating. After addressing these issues, there might be some advantage to encouragement of a potential local asphalt affiliation within a bid process. Council member Neumann asked about two inch overlay on Jefferson to A Street - on Broad, and Berry informed him that the estimate would most probably fall within the 40-50 thousand dollar range. Attorney Carothers refreshed City understanding of the bid process, indicating that the bid method is always a good idea, but work must be bid out for $30,000+ jobs only if work is to be assessed back to property.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: Tabled to allow Employee Pike to determine if his current coverage under his wife’s policy falls in the category of “taxes prepaid.”
NO-FEE HALL RENTAL (DARCY ROWND - 12 & Under Girls - Softball Event): Darcy Rownd asked for consideration for free use of the hall for the Blue Springs Lightning - Potato Bake Fund Raising Event scheduled for March 28th. A motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes and a 4-0 affirmative vote waived rental charges.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new business.
ANNUAL MFO AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Council member Neumann and seconded by Mewes to approve Resolution #2014-2, with Brad Robinson as representative and Tom Wolf as alternate. Resolution # 2014-2 was read by Attorney Carothers: (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 2014-2 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 within the Broad Street Water Main Project.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Attorney Carothers will continue with contact with Ronnie Rainey in reference to a fire-damaged property -- to assure that State guidelines are met. Carothers reported that legal action is underway for another fire-damaged property. Carothers indicated that, based of pictorial record, little can be legally addressed on Church-adjacent properties (older houses, dirt lawns, unattractive fences) however, he requested pictures for two properties, as well as pictures for another burned property for further evaluation and determination of subsequent action.
NEXT AGENDA:
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
CLEAN-UP, INCLUDING DETERMINATION of SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY, AND OTHER
Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 18 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, February 20, 2014
February 18, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 18, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Ruby Hardin,
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 February 4, 2014 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: $1,966.36; Bank-Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $298.96; Circle D - $41.14; The Flower Shop - $50.00; NE Dept. of Rev. - Charitable Gaming - 50G - $100.00; Nebraskaland Glass - $438.13; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $6.65; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $64.72; T0TAL CLAIMS: $3,020.96 (AND) From Keno Proceeds Account - to Blue Springs Keno - $1,216.66.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT, WITH FUND TRANSFER CONSIDERATIONS: Motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to transfer $26,042.85 from the Keno Proceeds Account to the Keno Fund within the Regular checking account, and then to purchase Keno-designated CD for that amount. Transactions will be completed within claims of the next Regular meeting.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: Tabled to allow Employee Pike to discuss options with wife.
US77 THROUGH BLUE SPRINGS/ORD. 452: Motion to suspend rule of three readings by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. Attorney Carothers read Ordinance #452. Motion to approve by Council member Wolf, second by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Ordinance # 452, per:
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ORDINANCE NO. 452
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS; TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF SIXTY (60) MILES PER HOUR ON THAT PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 77 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS; TO PROVIDE FOR PLACEMENT OF APPROPRIATE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 77 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA:
Section 1. That Chapter 5, Article 2, Section 5-206.03 of the Municipal Code of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska, be added to read as follows:
5-206.03 SPEED LIMIT ON U.S.HIGHWAY 77. No person shall operate a motor vehicle on that portion of United States Highway 77 within the corporate limits at a rate of speed greater than sixty (60) miles per hour. The Municipality shall place speed limit signs on that portion of United States Highway 77 within the corporate limits in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Ref. 17-505 RS Neb.)
Section 2. That any other ordinance or section passed and approved prior to passage, approval, and publication or posting of this ordinance and in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication or posting as required by law.
Passed and approved this 18th day of February, 2014
Lonnie Meyer, Mayor
Katherine A. Roche, City Clerk
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PLANNING & ZONING: No applications.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: Removal of fire-damaged structures was discussed. One is being scheduled for a hearing date, per Carothers, whereat City’s intention of removal will be noted. Another has been reviewed by State and processes initiated for project start. It was noted that Ronnie Rainey has been very helpful with the project. A third property with fire damage was discussed with follow-up to continue on progress. Ruby Hardin solicited help from the City for clean-up of properties on Broad Street from church for a couple blocks. Courtesy clean up letters (for trash/litter) were ordered for several properties. Employee Pike (per request of Carothers) is to verify “licensed” status of vehicles on one property , and Pike is to take pictures of the houses reported by Hardin, and to provide them to Carothers who will evaluate options for clean-up. Another property was discussed, with potential actions identified: as/: ask property owner to secure or remove trailer. Andy Carothers will send a letter to the property owner to address the issue.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): Key has been made available to Council member Reedy (for contractor use) No other new business.
DOG AT LARGE (MEWES): Council member Mewes reported that he has been contacted by three individuals (and noticed violation himself) of a dog at large. Bob Widick noted that it did give chase, but no incident of open aggression was been reported. Several attempts have been made by individuals to report the situation to the dog owner, but those attempts have been met with denial. Pictures with time and date noted will be taken if the dog continues to run at large, and those will be used to legally address the infraction.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG ELIGIBLE/KEVIN BURNISON
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
ANNUAL MFO AGREEMENT
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: 8:30 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 4 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, February 6, 2014
February 4, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 4, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, 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 Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the January 21, 2014 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 - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,957.47; Salaries - $2,524.74; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $22.03; Blobaum & Busboom - $3,020.00; Constellation Energy - $165.74; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev -(501N) - $285.49; NE Rural Water Association - - $125.00; Norris Public Power - $1,454.29; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - (Health Ins. Comp.) - $500.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $233.70; Tractor Supply - $23.78; Wymore Arbor State - $173.48; Wymore Lumber Company - $32.50; Wymore Oil Company - $146.30 and $845.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,760.52.
PLANNING & ZONING: No applications.
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES: A fire-damaged trailer was discussed. Council member Wolf spoke with Gage County Sheriff Gustafson. According to him and State Health, the structure “tested positive for meth” which puts it in place for clean up by owner, or court ordered. Council member Reedy spoke with City Attorney Carothers who will talk with the Fire Marshall. Reedy also talked to Ronnie Rainey, who as a relative of the property owner, wanted to be sure he would not be held financially responsible for the cleanup. Wolf indicated that the State has means for destroying the structure, but financial responsibility has not been determined. Mayor Meyer indicated that since it is being handled by law enforcement and the State, the City should “stay out of it, until such time as cost might be designated to the City. Wolf and Reedy agreed. Another burned property remains under review. It is the understanding of Council member Reedy that the property owner wishes to “go in and scrap some stuff out,” and that might mess up the scheduling of time and demolition equipment (Ronnie Rainey). Review will continue.
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE): No new business.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: Tabled until the next Regular meeting (after brief discussion). It is anticipated information will be made available by the City Accountant, and by the Employee (Pike) for whom health insurance considerations are under review.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL REVIEW OF KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT,
WITH FUND TRANSFER CONSIDERATIONS
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP, CURRENT ISSUES
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE)
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 18 , 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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)
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