May 20, 2014

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 20, 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 Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary, Bob Widick


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 May 6, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $ 2,336.52; Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Rev (10) - 322.77; Allied Insurance (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; Black Hills Energy - $26.13; Circle D Mfg. - $90.00; Davidson Insurance Co. (Annual Ins. Package) - $12,266.00; Lineweber & Son’s Inc. - $5,320.00; One-Call Concepts - $2.60; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $690.00; Windstream - $71.69; Wymore Oil Company - $239.79; TOTAL: $21,686.50.


LINEWEBER PROPOSAL: ($5,320.00 - to demolish and remove trailer house): A motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved/accepted the Lineweber Proposal for $5,320.00 - to demolish and remove trailer house. Attorney Carothers clarified approval procedure, including signatures necessary by PHS, Mayor Meyer, and Lineweber, as well as pending issue regarding requirement of a NEASHAP in this circumstance. It was noted by Council member Neumann that there might be basement concerns on the property -- that were not initially addressed, and subsequently increased charges on the demolition project. Attorney Carothers reported that “no additional hazardous materials have been found on the property, but disposal of tires is a concern.” Council member Neumann suggested a lien be put on the property to cover City clean-up costs, and remaining members agreed. Carothers will place a lien against the property when final costs are determined.



MFO FUNDS: (City of Beatrice Check - $820.89): All members were in agreement to use current receipt of MFO funds on hydrants/Broad Street Water Main Project.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS: Mayor Meyer plans to complete electrical upgrade within the next week. Interior repairs (VanLaningham) are expected to proceed within previously established timeline (between Sam Wymore Days and the Fourth of July).


CLEAN-UP: One property was removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Another property was removed due to active status of the demolition plan, with no further action necessary at this time. Attorney Carothers will send a letter to a property owner to request removal (not just relocation) of a nuisance situation (sub-standard trailer). If ignored, legal action will follow. A property owner was given time to initiate a program of cutting trees and potential sale of structure, and review on that property will continue. Attorney Carothers provided description of properties held in the name of one property owner, and it was noted by Employee Pike and members that various stages of clean-up have begun. Review will continue.


NEXT AGENDA:

PLANNING & ZONING:

CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):

CLEAN-UP:


Motion to adjourn: 8:00 PM - Mewes - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 3, 2014.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

May 6, 2014

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 6, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Kim Plouzek of Nebraska Health Solutions, Connie Mewes, Gladys Cary, Bob Widick, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Welch


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 April 15, 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: Direct Bank Payment - (IRS) - $1,844.30; Salaries - $4,402.31; Arbor State - $171.10; Black Hills Energy - $34.07; Constellation Energy - $60.28; The Flower Shop - $56.00; Gage County Treasurer (Liquor Lic.) - $250.00; HJP Pest Control - $1,267.20; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Mosaic - $55.00; Municipal Supply - $333.65; NE Dept Rev. (501N) - $208.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,368.24; Milton Pike - (Reimb. - Pump) - $468.90; Milton Pike -(Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $387.45; Temps Disposal - (Clean-Up Day) - $315.79; Wymore, City of (Used Water Meters) - $580.00; Wymore Lumber - $23.43; Wymore Oil Company - $134.01; T0TAL CLAIMS $12,060.22.

KIM PLOUZEK - NEBRASKA HEALTH SOLUTIONS - (demolition procedure/info in special needs situations): Kim Plouzek addressed Mayor and Council and provided handouts. She identified NHS function in reference to suspected meth labs as: “securing property, decontamination process/analysis.” Clearance testing would need to be done by a third party. In the case of Blue Springs, the property involved remains in the name of a deceased party, “so there is no one alive to enforce action on.” Also, “NHS has no budget support for such procedures.” Council member Wolf asked, “Whose responsibility is it then?” Plouzek deferred to Attorney Carothers, who indicated that, “It’s dumped in our lap.” If the City decides to demolish (Lineweber & Sons expected to be the service provider), NHS will be contacted for support and direction through the procedure to assure that compliance regulations are met. And, according to Plouzek, “NHS would willingly guide the city through the options.” Discussion continued, and included possibility of a lien against the property (Meyer) for the City demolition costs, but it was determined that in this “unique situation” the cost of a lien would most likely be no more than an additional “unrecoverable expense.” (Carothers). Per suggestion of Mayor Meyer, a special meeting will be held to review the contractor proposal (Lineweber) to “clean the corner.” Compliance regulations would be followed, including use of Level C attire.


SCHOOL APPROACH (PIKE): Employee Pike addressed members regarding a request by John Linder and his own review of a problematic area. The School approach (where buses and trash truck turn in) needs to be fixed. The pavement is breaking. Gravel has been used as a temporary fix, but the spot will need to be dug out, and a new approach poured. Pike asked for consideration (as per Linder) for the City to share the cost of the repairs (50-50 - $900? Ea. ). Council member Neumann indicated that he did not see that as a problem, and all remaining members were in agreement. Employee Pike will work with School personnel to get the job done.


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy reported the estimate for interior repairs would be $1,092+, and the cost to reseal the outside $350+. A written estimate is expected in the next few days. The work should take about 2 days to complete. Reedy will make contact with the contractor (VanLaningham) to schedule the work. Mayor Meyer plans to correct electrical problems before Memorial Day, and Reedy will provide him with a key.

CLEAN-UP: Employee Pike was given the go ahead to demolish/burn remaining structures on one property, and he will meet with Brad Robinson to get a burn permit. Mayor Meyer suggested holding a special meeting after a demolition proposal from Lineweber & Sons, Inc - $5,320.00 is determined to still be valid (Carothers will contact Lineweber). If the proposal is accepted, Carothers will work with Plouzek of Nebraska Health Solutions to assure all compliance issues are met. Employee Pike was asked to provide Carothers with pictures of trailers/campers at one location. Employee Pike also agreed to contact another property owner regarding a problematic vacant structure. Two properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Carothers was asked to determine ownership of several properties for the next Regular meeting so that predominately “vehicle” infractions might be addressed.



NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
CLEAN-UP:


Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Neumann - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 20 , 2014.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)



City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

April 15, 2014

The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 15, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Cindy Rainey, Roland Hardin, John Linder, Delferd Schlake, Paul Heath



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 April 1, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries - $1,842.06; Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $249.03; Morris Used Cars - $82.44; NE Dept. of Rev./Charitable Gaming (51C) - $3,375.00; NE U.C.Fund - $352.26; Office Depot - $485.44; One-Call Concepts - $7.70; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine A. Roche (Reimb.) - $6.49; Robert Schlotfeld (Meter Deposit Refund) - $63.64; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,960.00; Windstream - $64.08; Wymore Lumber - $215.70; T0TAL CLAIMS: $8,924.84.



RURAL FIRE BOARD (by Roland Hardin): After Roland Hardin thanked members for allowing them to attend, he, John Linder, and Delferd Schlake addressed Mayor and Council regarding the recent purchase of a new fire truck (Demo - 2012 Toine - Iowa origin -- $216,000 before grant, $170,000 bond) which was necessitated by problems with two pumpers - 40 years old, and general lack of confidence in continued and effective performance of existing equipment. Rural Board representatives and City members compared tax revenues received by the Board and the City. It was determined that financial state of affairs and constraints were comparable. Other grant applications were discussed. Nature of, qualification delays, timeline constraints, and the fact that the truck was, by necessity, already purchased, identified secondary grant applications as a low-potential avenue of action. Council member Wolf asked if they were saying, “you would appreciate a contribution?” Hardin responded by stating that anything would be appreciated, and the City might review the “$2,900 annual payment (from tax funds) the City makes to the Fire Department. It hasn’t been raised for many years.” City response (Mayor Meyer, Council members Wolf, Neumann) brought up decreased City funds from County and State tax base. It was noted by Mayor, Council, and employee Pike that the Fire Department is doing a good job and has some good programs going, and a fine volunteer taskforce. After the Rural Fire Board representatives left, Mayor Meyer described the previously established responsibility of the City as “manpower,” and that of the Fire Board as “equipment, ” and asked for input. City Attorney Carothers suggested that this be addressed at budget time.


HJP PEST CONTROL - ANNUAL SPRAYING PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS: Paul Heath responded to reported concerns of the community (last season) and Mayor, Council and Employee Pike in regard to direction and suspension of spray during the extermination process, as well as residual effect after rainfall shortly after treatment. Heath’s response included explanation of bearing of spray, alternate sweeps on streets, as well as stopping flow (for the protection of citizens) when encountering outdoor activities, and described the treatment as primarily “contact,” with nominal residual effect - so not negated by rainfall. City enrollment in the program will continue this year (Spray dates: TUESDAYS: JUNE 3, JUNE 17, JULY 1, JULY 15, JULY 29, AUGUST 12).


PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.


CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS): Council member Reedy reported that it is anticipated the estimate will be received within days, and the work completed within the desired time frame (between Sam Wymore Days and the Fourth of July). Plans were set in place for updating the electrical (including inside breaker), with Mayor Meyer and Council member Reedy in charge.


CLEAN-UP: It was noted that primary concerns have been addressed at one location (fire-damaged structure ), with removal/demolition of two small out-buildings anticipated to be complete this week. No further action was taken regarding other fire-damaged properties as each has a current initiated action. One property owner may solicit City assistance on a small scale knock-down, and it was stated by Carothers that asbestos testing is required prior to total demolition. To encourage this activity, Carothers will provide the property owner with contact information for Bockman and will outline the process for the property owner. Legal action will be taken on another property if the May 1st deadline is not met. Carothers noted that he has not been contacted by another property owner, but that addressing it as a “nuisance” is, at this point, not viable. Cindy Rainey addressed Mayor and Council. She apologized for the issue on her property, and it was noted that she was getting the place “looking nice.” That, and another property were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Employee Pike will talk to Temps about the date of anticipated removal of a dumpster on the property of another person on the current list. Council member Wolf asked that two locations be added to the clean-up list, and it was determined that each be sent a courtesy letter for the removal of junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles.



NEXT AGENDA:
Kim Plouzek - Nebraska Health Solutions -
(demolition procedure/info in special needs situations)
PLANNING & ZONING:
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS):
CLEAN-UP:


Motion to adjourn: 8:55 PM - Neumann - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 6 , 2014.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

April 1, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 1, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers; Davidson Insurance Representatives Mark Davidson and Dave Wicks; Jan Morris; 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 Mewes, seconded by Neumann, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the March 18, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follows: Salaries: $2,736.37; Bank-Direct Internal Revenue (941) - $1,461.61; Black Hills Energy - $50.28; Constellation Energy - $186.24; Gage County Equipment - $35.62; Eldon Izer (Telephone Comp.) - $5.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (541N) - $184.49; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,420.02; Milton Pike (Telephone Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $82.07; Wymore Arbor State - $173.14; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $3,411.11; Wymore Oil Company - $358.64; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,199.59.

ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE: Mark Davidson introduced and provided background information for associate Dave Wicks. Davidson provided handouts and gave the presentation for annual insurance coverage(blanket policy - insurance binder, breakdown of property, commercial application, general liability, commercial experience report, automobile coverage, and inland marine for: 4D2-96-29, exp. 4/3/14). No objections were raised to proposed elements of coverage, and only minor categorical corrections were made by members. The policy is anticipated to be available for review and inclusion for payment within claims at the next Regular meeting.

PLANNING & ZONING: No new business.

CABIN , including: INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, ASSESSMENT AND DISPOSITION OF CONTENTS, ELECTRICAL, MISC. REPAIRS): Council member Reedy indicated that the contractor has been on site, but the estimate is not yet available for needed interior work. Mayor and Council agreed that the best time for repairs would be directly after Sam Wymore Days (when cabin will be open), and the 4th of July(another opening). Jan Morris has again volunteered her assistance for cabin issues, and Mayor and Council gave her the go-ahead to get banners (three), for which the City will reimburse her. Morris had other things to report: Carol Hughes has agreed to sew (labor free of charge) curtains for the cabin. Janet Roberts (Wymore Library) will provide (at no charge - due to City donations to the Library) lamination materials as needed for project display purposes. Jan Morris agreed to try to sell the remaining Sesquicentennial t-shirts (child sizes) at the Memorial Day cabin opening ($5 ea.), and suggested any funds received be used for cabin issues. No objections were made. Morris (assisted by Mike Pike), who sorted and cleaned materials previously in the cabin, and now in City Hall storage, reported that the “textiles are not in good shape,” “but no one person should make the decision” for disposition or disposal, and she encouraged members to make evaluations. She said, “There are many treasures . such as 1890 photograph albums,” “but which would be difficult to display.” She reported a flickering light and worry about it creating a fire hazard. The matter will be addressed. Donation of some materials to other museum settings (Neumann) was discussed, but with no decisions made. Council member Reedy offered use of his shop vacuum and drop cords for the clean-up project that Jan Morris has again so generously volunteered to initiate and enact.

CLEAN-UP: Per Carothers, one property has been cleared for demolition by the City. Employee Pike will give interested parties 30 days to remove scrap materials, after which time - arrangements for a roll off will be made with Temps (for removal by City of all remaining materials). Carothers will invite Kim Plouzek of Public Health Solutions to the next Regular meeting to discuss with members the options available for/and financial opportunities for removal of a fire-damaged structure with special requirements. Carothers sent a letter to another property owner, giving deadlines for removal of a sub-standard trailer and a fire-damaged structure. Other correspondence by Carothers set a deadline for contact regarding intentions on another property. Members requested a certified letter (Deadline 4/15) for removal of trash be sent to another property owner. Review continues for clean-up activity on several properties. Three properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issue. Members expressed optimism that Spring Clean-Up Day will greatly benefit overall community clean-up efforts. Flyers will be mailed 4/7.



NEXT AGENDA:
HJP PEST CONTROL - ANNUAL SPRAYING PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN (INTERIOR REPAIRS ESTIMATE, MISC. CONCERNS)
CLEAN-UP

Motion to adjourn: 8:50 PM - Wolf - No objection.

The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 15 , 2014.


Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)


City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

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)

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)

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)