October 21, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 21, 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, Bob Widick, John Berry - Gilmore
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 October 7, 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 follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- NE Dept. of Rev. (#10) - $206.94; Salaries: $2,374.95; Abbott Portable Toilets - Municipal Publicity - $230.00; Beatrice Concrete - $118.76; Black Hills Energy - $21.30; Casey’s General Store - $103.24; Circle D Mfg. - $19.15; Constellation Energy - $4.64; Johnny’s Welding - $170.94; Municipal Supply - $717.88; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3,089.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $15.61; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $32.00; One-Call Concepts - $6.60; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) $55.00; Windstream - $64.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,230.74 . (&) FROM KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT TO BLUE SPRINGS KENO - $96.36.
DUMP TRUCK: Employee Pike told members that the recommendation of the mechanic was “not to fix the truck.” The mechanic said he would “keep an eye out” for one at upcoming auctions.
LAWN MOWERS: Employee Pike reported that the temporary fix is still holding .The hunt for an engine will continue. Council member Wolf suggested applying for an Exmark grant.
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT SCHOOL: Speed-related situations at/near the school were reported by Connie Mewes. Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy, and Wolf, and Bob Widick recognized the problem and limits to Municipal response, agreeing, as stated by Wolf, that existing procedure is to “get the license number (of violator) and call the Sheriff.”
PLANNING & ZONING: Two building permit applications that met with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission on 10/20/14 were approved -- 1. Deck Replacement - Greg/Bev Atwater - motion to approve by Council member Wolf, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote (&) 2. Fence Construction - Connie Mewes - motion to approve by Council member Wolf , second by Neumann , and vote of Mewes - Abstain, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes.
CLEAN UP: No action was indicated for debris removal at the site of a controlled burn - -smoldering continues. Council member Reedy reported communication issues with property owner of a sub-standard structure. Review continues at another site where another vehicle has been removed. City Attorney Carothers will be contacted for information about mowing situation on another property. Employee Pike will mow a property posted by the City. Council member Wolf reported a couch, love seat, and topper on another property, and a clean up letter was designated.
NEXT AGENDA:
BROAD STREET REPAIR UNDERTAKING - ANY NEW IN FORMATION
WALNUT STREET REPAIR PROPOSAL - NEW INFORMATION
SENDD/CDBG GRANT APPLICATION INITIATION INFORMATION
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:12 PM - Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 4, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
October 7, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 7, 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, 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 Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 16, 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 follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- Internal Revenue (941) - $1,858.29; Salaries - $4,479.11; City Motor Supply - $72.39; Constellation Energy - $3.98; Display Sales - $613.00; Eakes Office Supply - $71.98; Josh Husa - $40.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; KWBE (Municipal Publicity) - $504.00; KUTT - (Municipal Publicity) - $988.00; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $221.99; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $49.00; NE UC Fund - $139.89; Norris Public Power - $1,419.55; Outdoor Power Pros - $473.15; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $11.50; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $544.83; Southern Public Schools (½ Share Approach - per 5/6/14 meeting decision) - $993.16; Uhl’s - (Municipal Publicity) - $622.00; Willet & Carothers - $890.00; Wymore Arbor State - $197.44; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower) - 3433.33; Wymore Oil Company - $61.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 17,939.09.
LAWN MOWER (Pike): Employee Pike reported on-going problems with both City mowers. He anticipated that the problem with the newer one might be that a push rod came off. “It ran good until 3PM, then wouldn’t start afterward. Head was taken off last week.” He will know more tomorrow. Motor replacement is an option for the other. (Options: Husa looking for one. Northern Hydraulics - $2,000. Specifics: 22 hp Pro-Command - horizontal shaft - both sides). Possibilities will be pursued, and price comparisons made.
DUMP TRUCK (Pike): Employee Pike stated that “something needs to be done” with the secondary dump truck (5-yd). Needs were listed: New rear end. Axle bent. Sticks in neutral. Lots of other issues. Comments were made by members: Find out what charge would be for rear end work (Wolf). Have Bohlmeyer take a look at it (Neumann). Would probably need to look for used rear end in a salvage yard (Wolf/Reedy). With replacement labor - $2,000-$2,500 (Reedy). Members were in agreement to research options (Purple Wave, Michaels - Lincoln, Topkote, other) for a replacement truck. A special meeting might be necessary if a good buy is located.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Review will continue on all properties on the current list: One for timeline for debris removal after controlled burn, one involving discussion between property owners about demolition/roll off, etc, and subsequent reporting to Reedy/Pike, one a review for continued clean up, one for mowing, and City mowing of one property.
NEXT AGENDA:
DUMP TRUCK
LAWN MOWERS
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT SCHOOL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 21, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 7, 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, 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 Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 16, 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 follow: Direct -Bank Payment -- Internal Revenue (941) - $1,858.29; Salaries - $4,479.11; City Motor Supply - $72.39; Constellation Energy - $3.98; Display Sales - $613.00; Eakes Office Supply - $71.98; Josh Husa - $40.00; Eldon Izer - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; KWBE (Municipal Publicity) - $504.00; KUTT - (Municipal Publicity) - $988.00; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $221.99; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $49.00; NE UC Fund - $139.89; Norris Public Power - $1,419.55; Outdoor Power Pros - $473.15; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Katherine Roche (Postage Reimb.) - $11.50; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $544.83; Southern Public Schools (½ Share Approach - per 5/6/14 meeting decision) - $993.16; Uhl’s - (Municipal Publicity) - $622.00; Willet & Carothers - $890.00; Wymore Arbor State - $197.44; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower) - 3433.33; Wymore Oil Company - $61.50; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 17,939.09.
LAWN MOWER (Pike): Employee Pike reported on-going problems with both City mowers. He anticipated that the problem with the newer one might be that a push rod came off. “It ran good until 3PM, then wouldn’t start afterward. Head was taken off last week.” He will know more tomorrow. Motor replacement is an option for the other. (Options: Husa looking for one. Northern Hydraulics - $2,000. Specifics: 22 hp Pro-Command - horizontal shaft - both sides). Possibilities will be pursued, and price comparisons made.
DUMP TRUCK (Pike): Employee Pike stated that “something needs to be done” with the secondary dump truck (5-yd). Needs were listed: New rear end. Axle bent. Sticks in neutral. Lots of other issues. Comments were made by members: Find out what charge would be for rear end work (Wolf). Have Bohlmeyer take a look at it (Neumann). Would probably need to look for used rear end in a salvage yard (Wolf/Reedy). With replacement labor - $2,000-$2,500 (Reedy). Members were in agreement to research options (Purple Wave, Michaels - Lincoln, Topkote, other) for a replacement truck. A special meeting might be necessary if a good buy is located.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Review will continue on all properties on the current list: One for timeline for debris removal after controlled burn, one involving discussion between property owners about demolition/roll off, etc, and subsequent reporting to Reedy/Pike, one a review for continued clean up, one for mowing, and City mowing of one property.
NEXT AGENDA:
DUMP TRUCK
LAWN MOWERS
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT SCHOOL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 21, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, September 18, 2014
September 16, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 16, 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, 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 7:40 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 2, 2014 -- 2014-2015 Budget 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 follow: Direct -Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $214.13; Salaries $2,445.40; Arbor State - $306.10; Beatrice Concrete - $528.98; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; City Motor Supply - 16.68; Eakes Office Supply - $65.90; Lincoln Journal/Star - (Municipal Publicity) - $238.30; Lutheran Tape Ministry - (Refund) - $8.39; Davina Morgan - (Met. Dep. Ref./aft Final) - $16.54; One-Call Concepts - $17.45; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) --$9.66; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T.L. Excavation (2014 Water Main Project) - $900.00; Windstream - $72.12; Wymore Lumber - $78.32; Wymore Oil Company - $179.80; Wymore Public Library (Annual Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,923.89 and from the Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $1,361.80.
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL: A new 7-Year Contract was approved in motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote.
ANNUAL NORRIS LEASE PAYMENT FUNDS: To be in compliance with fiscal end requirements regarding deficit fund balances, the following action was taken: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $5,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Street Fund within Regular Checking. Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $2,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Water Fund within Regular Checking.
PLANNING & ZONING: Council member Mewes reported construction (same size replacement deck) on one property and determination was made by members for Employee Pike to request the property owner to complete an application for a building permit.
CLEAN UP: Three properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Review continues regarding a scheduled controlled burn and property clean-up, one -- for which continued progress is being monitored, and the other for which further contact is planned with the property owner. Andy Carothers will be notified that the mowing project at another property has not yet been completed. Another property will be “posted for weeds” and mowed as necessary.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:07 - PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 7, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 16, 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, 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 7:40 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the September 2, 2014 -- 2014-2015 Budget 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 follow: Direct -Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $214.13; Salaries $2,445.40; Arbor State - $306.10; Beatrice Concrete - $528.98; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; City Motor Supply - 16.68; Eakes Office Supply - $65.90; Lincoln Journal/Star - (Municipal Publicity) - $238.30; Lutheran Tape Ministry - (Refund) - $8.39; Davina Morgan - (Met. Dep. Ref./aft Final) - $16.54; One-Call Concepts - $17.45; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) --$9.66; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T.L. Excavation (2014 Water Main Project) - $900.00; Windstream - $72.12; Wymore Lumber - $78.32; Wymore Oil Company - $179.80; Wymore Public Library (Annual Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,923.89 and from the Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno - $1,361.80.
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL: A new 7-Year Contract was approved in motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote.
ANNUAL NORRIS LEASE PAYMENT FUNDS: To be in compliance with fiscal end requirements regarding deficit fund balances, the following action was taken: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $5,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Street Fund within Regular Checking. Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 3-0 affirmative vote to transfer $2,000 from General Fund within Regular Checking to Water Fund within Regular Checking.
PLANNING & ZONING: Council member Mewes reported construction (same size replacement deck) on one property and determination was made by members for Employee Pike to request the property owner to complete an application for a building permit.
CLEAN UP: Three properties were removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Review continues regarding a scheduled controlled burn and property clean-up, one -- for which continued progress is being monitored, and the other for which further contact is planned with the property owner. Andy Carothers will be notified that the mowing project at another property has not yet been completed. Another property will be “posted for weeds” and mowed as necessary.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:07 - PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 7, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, September 4, 2014
September 2, 2014
The 2014-2015 Budget Hearing and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 2, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Blobaum & Busboom Accountant Jennifer Busboom; City Attorney Andy Carothers, Wymore City Librarian Janet Roberts; Connie Mewes, Blue Springs Fire Chief Brad Robinson, 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the August 19, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - (941) - Internal Revenue - $2,296.10; Salaries $3,450.65; Blobaum & Busboom (Preliminary Budget) - $1,100.00; Constellation Energy - $3.95; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $139.05; Municipal Supply $27.32; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $299.99; NE Dept. of Rev./Waste Reduction (94) - $25.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $83.00; Norris Public Power - $1,399.77; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $98.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $388.79; Wymore Oil Company - $89.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,485.62.
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING:
At 7:35 PM, Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the 2014-2015 Budget Hearing. The motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes and received a 3-0 affirmative vote. Mayor Meyer called for comments and questions from Council and others in attendance and turned summarization over to Jennifer Busboom. Busboom covered points from the Budget Notes:
2014-2015 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $28,000 per year (an increase from last year), and the Keno Fund is producing roughly $50,000 per year (decreased from previous). These funds produced are held in reserve available for capital outlays (paving, new equipment, water lines, etc.)... It is estimated that as of October 1, 2014, you will have cash reserves of about $187,000 General and $420,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $195,000 General and $372,000 Keno... For the year 2014-2015, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $28,712 to $28,858. This increase (of approx. .51%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,380,478 to $6,412,927... Of this increased valuation, $73,879 (approx. 1.16%) is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $450,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $662,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $490,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $248,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund and $382,500 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $28,858. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,782.500.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,782,500 be spent. GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
Jennifer Busboom noted that the motion, vote, and approval to accept a 1% allowable additional increase in the Restricted Funds Authority was made at the July 15, 2014 Regular meeting.
No changes were required to the Budget, and a motion to adopt the Budget as proposed/published was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and carried by majority vote -- Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes.
At 7:45 PM, a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote opened a Special Budget Meeting within the Budget Meeting, and a motion was made by Council member Wolf, and seconded by Mewes to approve Resolution #2014-3. Resolution #2014- 3 was read. (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Blue Springs that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2014-2015 property tax request be set at $28,858.00. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2014. Passed and approved…..) The majority vote was Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes to adopt Resolution #2014-3 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($28,858.00 ) was noted.
The Budget Hearing was closed (Motion by Wolf, second by Mewes, and affirmative 3-0 vote) at 7;50 PM, which returned proceedings to Regular session.
WYMORE LIBRARY: ANNUAL DONATION CONSIDERATIONS (JANET ROBERTS): Following brief discussion, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to donate $750.00 to the Wymore Public Library. Janet Roberts circulated books provided through previous Blue Springs donation (2+ a month, depending on book cost) , and Mayor Meyer and Council members Mewes, Reedy and Wolf were appreciative of City acknowledgment inside the cover of each book and supportive of the library which is utilized by many residents of Blue Springs.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Since asbestos has been removed and documented, Brad Robinson outlined the plan for a controlled burn as a training exercise, tentatively for September 20th. He asked if the gas line had been capped off at the alley, and Employee Pike agreed to contact the gas company to make sure it is done. The plan is for Robinson to prepare necessary documentation for the Fire Safety Training exercise (State), for Carothers to provide the legal description, for the City to pull the structure in, the subsequent burn, and the property owner (previously notified by Carothers) to haul off any remaining debris and fill the hole. -- Council member Reedy will contact another property owner to provide roll off cost ($295 - small; $395 - large) and it is anticipated that Milford Woutzke will scrap out the project. Although not much progress has been observed on another property, allowance will be given due to medical concerns, and review will continue. - Attorney Carothers will contact realtor (Buss) to clarify further mowing needs on another property. One property owner is to receive a certified letter for tall weeds/grass. - Three courtesy letters were requested for properties with tall weeds/grass.
NEXT AGENDA:
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: Mewes - 8:05 PM - - No objection.
The minutes of the Budget Hearing and Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 16, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
The 2014-2015 Budget Hearing and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on Sept 2, 2014, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Reedy, Wolf
ABSENT: Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Blobaum & Busboom Accountant Jennifer Busboom; City Attorney Andy Carothers, Wymore City Librarian Janet Roberts; Connie Mewes, Blue Springs Fire Chief Brad Robinson, 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 3-0 affirmative vote to approve as sent the August 19, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Reedy and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - (941) - Internal Revenue - $2,296.10; Salaries $3,450.65; Blobaum & Busboom (Preliminary Budget) - $1,100.00; Constellation Energy - $3.95; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $139.05; Municipal Supply $27.32; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $299.99; NE Dept. of Rev./Waste Reduction (94) - $25.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $83.00; Norris Public Power - $1,399.77; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $98.00; Security First Bank (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $388.79; Wymore Oil Company - $89.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,485.62.
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING:
At 7:35 PM, Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the 2014-2015 Budget Hearing. The motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Mewes and received a 3-0 affirmative vote. Mayor Meyer called for comments and questions from Council and others in attendance and turned summarization over to Jennifer Busboom. Busboom covered points from the Budget Notes:
2014-2015 Budget Notes: The City appears to be continuing to produce revenues in excess of regular operating expenditures. The General All-Purpose Fund is producing roughly $28,000 per year (an increase from last year), and the Keno Fund is producing roughly $50,000 per year (decreased from previous). These funds produced are held in reserve available for capital outlays (paving, new equipment, water lines, etc.)... It is estimated that as of October 1, 2014, you will have cash reserves of about $187,000 General and $420,000 Keno. This compares to the prior year amounts of $195,000 General and $372,000 Keno... For the year 2014-2015, proposed budget property tax has been left at the levy limit of 45 cents, which increases the tax request from $28,712 to $28,858. This increase (of approx. .51%) is due to higher total assessed valuation for the City from $6,380,478 to $6,412,927... Of this increased valuation, $73,879 (approx. 1.16%) is attributable to new growth… Other operating revenues have been estimated conservatively at $120,000 based on the prior year amounts for the general funds. $450,000 has been included in other operating revenues based upon prior years’ estimated Keno game gross proceeds... $662,000 has been budgeted as potential capital outlay in the General All-Purpose Fund and no capital outlay has been budgeted in the Keno Fund beyond your normal operating expenditures. However, $490,000 has been budgeted to be transferred from the Keno Fund to the General All-Purpose Fund to assist in financing potential capital outlay projects. Normal operating expenditures have been budgeted liberally at $248,000 for the General All-Purpose Fund and $382,500 (includes game winner payoffs) for the Keno Fund at 85% payout... The budget process and document perform two legal functions: 1. Sets the property tax request-budgeted at $28,858. 2. Establishes an overall expenditure limit-budgeted at $1,782.500.... The budget must be adopted by September 20. The property tax requested in the budget will be final; however, the expenditure limit may be amended, if needed, throughout the year...The expenditure limit included in the proposed budget allows for expenditure of nearly all cash reserves which are expected to be available. Since some cash reserves will be necessary, we don’t expect, nor do we recommend, that the full amount budgeted of $1,782,500 be spent. GENERAL BUDGETING NOTES: The lid law is assigned to limit the growth of non-utility government revenues to inflationary increases. Exceptions are allowed for revenues required to pay off bonded debt, real estate improvement capital outlays, and interlocal agreements... Due to the Lid Law restrictions, it continues to be advantageous to pay real estate capital outlays, pay off of bonded debt, and participate in interlocal agreements from funds where property tax, sales tax, and state pass-through revenues are deposited (i.e. General and Street). This will help keep this law from limiting your non-utility source revenues...The lid law has become a significant factor for future budgets. Although you have adequate unused budget authority at this time, this is a factor that should be monitored.
Jennifer Busboom noted that the motion, vote, and approval to accept a 1% allowable additional increase in the Restricted Funds Authority was made at the July 15, 2014 Regular meeting.
No changes were required to the Budget, and a motion to adopt the Budget as proposed/published was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and carried by majority vote -- Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes.
At 7:45 PM, a motion by Council member Wolf, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote opened a Special Budget Meeting within the Budget Meeting, and a motion was made by Council member Wolf, and seconded by Mewes to approve Resolution #2014-3. Resolution #2014- 3 was read. (WHEREAS, Nebraska Revised Statute 77-1601.02 provides that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount and WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Blue Springs that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Governing Body of the City of Blue Springs by a majority vote, resolves that-- 1. The 2014-2015 property tax request be set at $28,858.00. A copy of this resolution be certified and forwarded to the County Clerk prior to October 13, 2014. Passed and approved…..) The majority vote was Mewes - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes to adopt Resolution #2014-3 for a property tax amount different than that of the previous year, and the dollar amount ($28,858.00 ) was noted.
The Budget Hearing was closed (Motion by Wolf, second by Mewes, and affirmative 3-0 vote) at 7;50 PM, which returned proceedings to Regular session.
WYMORE LIBRARY: ANNUAL DONATION CONSIDERATIONS (JANET ROBERTS): Following brief discussion, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Wolf and received a 3-0 affirmative vote to donate $750.00 to the Wymore Public Library. Janet Roberts circulated books provided through previous Blue Springs donation (2+ a month, depending on book cost) , and Mayor Meyer and Council members Mewes, Reedy and Wolf were appreciative of City acknowledgment inside the cover of each book and supportive of the library which is utilized by many residents of Blue Springs.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN UP: Since asbestos has been removed and documented, Brad Robinson outlined the plan for a controlled burn as a training exercise, tentatively for September 20th. He asked if the gas line had been capped off at the alley, and Employee Pike agreed to contact the gas company to make sure it is done. The plan is for Robinson to prepare necessary documentation for the Fire Safety Training exercise (State), for Carothers to provide the legal description, for the City to pull the structure in, the subsequent burn, and the property owner (previously notified by Carothers) to haul off any remaining debris and fill the hole. -- Council member Reedy will contact another property owner to provide roll off cost ($295 - small; $395 - large) and it is anticipated that Milford Woutzke will scrap out the project. Although not much progress has been observed on another property, allowance will be given due to medical concerns, and review will continue. - Attorney Carothers will contact realtor (Buss) to clarify further mowing needs on another property. One property owner is to receive a certified letter for tall weeds/grass. - Three courtesy letters were requested for properties with tall weeds/grass.
NEXT AGENDA:
TEMPS DISPOSAL SERVICE - CONTRACT RENEWAL
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: Mewes - 8:05 PM - - No objection.
The minutes of the Budget Hearing and Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 16, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing & Regular Session)
Thursday, August 21, 2014
August 19, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 19, 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 Carothers, Tim and Hope Brown, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Jan Morris
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 August 5, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, three motions was made (Per: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims, excluding payments to Gary Neumann and Gene (Radar) Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements; Second motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Abstain, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Neumann for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements, and Third Motion by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Abstain, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements -- all of which are listed herein: Salaries: $2,446.68; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $379.72; Beatrice Concrete - $72.40; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Diller Electric (Park Lighting) - $1,575.96; Farmers Cooperative - $47.37; Lincoln Journal (Municipal Publicity) - $149.00; Mid-American Research - $881.80; Jan Morris (Reimb - My Living History) - $40.00; Mosaic - (Municipal Publicity) - $33.75; Gary Neumann (Municipal Publicity Reimb.) - $161.92; Radar Reedy (Municipal Publicity Giveaways, as supported by deposited checks) - $125.00 & (Reimb.) - $437.77; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $610.00; Windstream - $70.97; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,108.46.
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Public attendance alone qualified the event as a success. Only positive comments were made to Mayor Meyer, and Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf. Connie Mewes did suggest need for caution to protect children in the area when several of the car show participants were leaving (speed above limit). Neumann stated that a minor incident occurred - health issue of Tractor show participant), but all ended well. Council member Mewes reported noticing a steady flow of visitors to the cabin (Count per Jan Morris - 100+ - “a record.”) Morris commented about the buffalo hide and fur trader trademark, and also was grateful for the recent electrical work done at the cabin. Reedy reported Car/Motorcycle participation -66; Neumann indicated there were 4 or 5 new Tractor participants, with count down 2-3 from last year. All things considered, (as same-day competitive events in surrounding area, for one of which inflated participation information was initially received), the result of promotion and a fine day of weather was an impressive turnout. Gratitude of Mayor and Council was expressed to: Tim Brown for volunteer mowing (providing his own equipment and fuel), cleaning the park shelter, fixing the table (providing materials), pursuit of door prizes, and other aspects. Connie Mewes was thanked for providing the Tractor Show pens at her own expense. The City crew was thanked for extra clean up efforts which made the City look good. Council member Wolf apologized for not (due to medical issues) taking an active role in this year’s preparations. In closing, Mayor Meyer thanked all facilitators and volunteers.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Jan Morris indicated that the dedication went well, which included impressive public attendance, a high level of reception and public availability of the speakers and their faction, a pictorial by the Arbor State; and a video record (online). Council member Wolf noted that he saw “a very nice article and (Arbor State) pictures” on the Husker site. Success was in no small part attributable to Jan Morris herself who put forward a supreme and greatly appreciated effort, giving generously of her own time and personal assets. (Chamberlin donations prior to meeting: $3,060.00. Added at meeting: $210, with $10.00 of it previously logged, resulted in a current amount of $3,260 with at least one more donation anticipated in route by mail.)
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY): Gladys Cary was advised to provide all needed information for review of the situation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Positive reception to the request would result in a Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Public Hearing of the City Council (with Ordinance prepared). It was noted that, within the process, specifics must be posted - Legal description of property for which request is made, and descriptions of surrounding properties. Attorney Carothers noted that “spot zoning is frequently struck down” (Supreme Court).
WAIVE RENTAL FEE FOR HALL USE -- WOLF: Council member Wolf requested consideration for waiving rental fee for Thursday night (8/21) for use of City Hall for cookie bake (use of oven) for upcoming Cystic Fibrosis Stride Walk. No objections were made. Wolf will provide access to building.
CLEAN UP: Attorney Carothers reported on progress at one property - : Trailer is gone and property owner has reported he is in the process of following up on DHHS advisement to contact the landfill for handling specifics (asbestos concerns - fire damaged house). Carothers will call property owner again on Friday, and if timely follow-up is not maintained, he will go ahead with the legal filing. Council member Reedy reported on contact with another property owner. Reedy reported that the property owner is receptive to removal of the sub-standard trailer from the property, and would like to know the cost of a roll off. Employee Pike will provide Reedy with that information so he can report back to the property owner. An interested party was determined to be available for the scrapping process. Progress continues on one property on the list, with review to follow. Current information (Neumann/Carothers) supports possibility of a sale pending of one property with mowing considerations. A request will be made with Buss Realty (Carothers) for mowing the property. Two properties were added to the current list by Council member Neumann (for mowing), with courtesy letters (with 9/2 deadlines) to be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM -Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 2, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 19, 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 Carothers, Tim and Hope Brown, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Jan Morris
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 August 5, 2014 Regular meeting minutes. After review of claims, three motions was made (Per: Motion by Council member Neumann, second by Reedy and 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims, excluding payments to Gary Neumann and Gene (Radar) Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements; Second motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Abstain, Reedy - Yes, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Neumann for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements, and Third Motion by Council member Neumann, seconded by Mewes, and vote of Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, Reedy - Abstain, and Wolf - Yes to approve payment to Council member Reedy for Municipal Publicity payments/reimbursements -- all of which are listed herein: Salaries: $2,446.68; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $379.72; Beatrice Concrete - $72.40; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Diller Electric (Park Lighting) - $1,575.96; Farmers Cooperative - $47.37; Lincoln Journal (Municipal Publicity) - $149.00; Mid-American Research - $881.80; Jan Morris (Reimb - My Living History) - $40.00; Mosaic - (Municipal Publicity) - $33.75; Gary Neumann (Municipal Publicity Reimb.) - $161.92; Radar Reedy (Municipal Publicity Giveaways, as supported by deposited checks) - $125.00 & (Reimb.) - $437.77; Security First Bank - (IRA-Pike) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $610.00; Windstream - $70.97; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,108.46.
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Public attendance alone qualified the event as a success. Only positive comments were made to Mayor Meyer, and Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy and Wolf. Connie Mewes did suggest need for caution to protect children in the area when several of the car show participants were leaving (speed above limit). Neumann stated that a minor incident occurred - health issue of Tractor show participant), but all ended well. Council member Mewes reported noticing a steady flow of visitors to the cabin (Count per Jan Morris - 100+ - “a record.”) Morris commented about the buffalo hide and fur trader trademark, and also was grateful for the recent electrical work done at the cabin. Reedy reported Car/Motorcycle participation -66; Neumann indicated there were 4 or 5 new Tractor participants, with count down 2-3 from last year. All things considered, (as same-day competitive events in surrounding area, for one of which inflated participation information was initially received), the result of promotion and a fine day of weather was an impressive turnout. Gratitude of Mayor and Council was expressed to: Tim Brown for volunteer mowing (providing his own equipment and fuel), cleaning the park shelter, fixing the table (providing materials), pursuit of door prizes, and other aspects. Connie Mewes was thanked for providing the Tractor Show pens at her own expense. The City crew was thanked for extra clean up efforts which made the City look good. Council member Wolf apologized for not (due to medical issues) taking an active role in this year’s preparations. In closing, Mayor Meyer thanked all facilitators and volunteers.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED: Jan Morris indicated that the dedication went well, which included impressive public attendance, a high level of reception and public availability of the speakers and their faction, a pictorial by the Arbor State; and a video record (online). Council member Wolf noted that he saw “a very nice article and (Arbor State) pictures” on the Husker site. Success was in no small part attributable to Jan Morris herself who put forward a supreme and greatly appreciated effort, giving generously of her own time and personal assets. (Chamberlin donations prior to meeting: $3,060.00. Added at meeting: $210, with $10.00 of it previously logged, resulted in a current amount of $3,260 with at least one more donation anticipated in route by mail.)
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY): Gladys Cary was advised to provide all needed information for review of the situation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Positive reception to the request would result in a Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Public Hearing of the City Council (with Ordinance prepared). It was noted that, within the process, specifics must be posted - Legal description of property for which request is made, and descriptions of surrounding properties. Attorney Carothers noted that “spot zoning is frequently struck down” (Supreme Court).
WAIVE RENTAL FEE FOR HALL USE -- WOLF: Council member Wolf requested consideration for waiving rental fee for Thursday night (8/21) for use of City Hall for cookie bake (use of oven) for upcoming Cystic Fibrosis Stride Walk. No objections were made. Wolf will provide access to building.
CLEAN UP: Attorney Carothers reported on progress at one property - : Trailer is gone and property owner has reported he is in the process of following up on DHHS advisement to contact the landfill for handling specifics (asbestos concerns - fire damaged house). Carothers will call property owner again on Friday, and if timely follow-up is not maintained, he will go ahead with the legal filing. Council member Reedy reported on contact with another property owner. Reedy reported that the property owner is receptive to removal of the sub-standard trailer from the property, and would like to know the cost of a roll off. Employee Pike will provide Reedy with that information so he can report back to the property owner. An interested party was determined to be available for the scrapping process. Progress continues on one property on the list, with review to follow. Current information (Neumann/Carothers) supports possibility of a sale pending of one property with mowing considerations. A request will be made with Buss Realty (Carothers) for mowing the property. Two properties were added to the current list by Council member Neumann (for mowing), with courtesy letters (with 9/2 deadlines) to be sent.
NEXT AGENDA:
2014-2015 BUDGET HEARING
PLANNING & ZONING:
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM -Wolf - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved Sept 2, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, August 7, 2014
August 5, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 5, 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 Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Jan Morris, Rod and Kay Bohlmeyer, Tim Brown
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 7:35 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 corrected the July 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: Salaries: $4,536.42; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service -(941) - 1,812.56; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Circle D Mfg. - $60.00; Constellation Energy - $4.22; Gage County Highway Dept. - $75.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $217.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $216.99; Mosaic - $33.75; Municipal Supply - $427.29; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,377.41; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $14.30; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $25.22; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - $281.00 & $99.00; Shell - $226.04; Tractor Supply - $43.98; Trump Memorials - (Chamberlin - Final) - $1,950.00; Wymore Arbor State - $241.66; Wymore Lumber - $199.41;Wymore Oil Company - $134.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,263.02.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Council member Reedy reported that “everything is on track,” but additional Bounce House manpower “may be needed.” He asked that “streets be swept (Friday),” and “flags be put up (Saturday morning).” Reedy will contact a property owner about cleaning up his front yard prior to activities. Discussion of other main route properties resulted in determinations for City (and/or) volunteer mowing/trimming, and that a courtesy letter be sent to one property owner for mowing. Electrical upgrade at the park shelter was discussed, resulting in a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept the Diller Electric estimate (provided by Reedy) for $1,575.96 - (New Panel and Rewire Lights and Outlets in Park Picnic Area). Connie Mewes suggested “painting fire hydrants.” Bob Widick suggested that the picnic tables in the park be fixed and painted (perhaps by volunteer force- youth group), and the cooker fixed. Tim Brown suggested weed eating/mowing “where cars line up” for the car show, and he volunteered his service, (as did Reedy), with Brown adding that employee “Pike can’t do it all.” He further noted that he was helping Reedy in the capacity (request for door prizes, etc.) of a previous volunteer (Fred Colgrove) who has medical issues this year. Jan Morris indicated that “suggested clean up activities were good, but it was late now” to expect all might be accomplished.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS: Jan Morris summarized-- which included the following aspects: -- Advertising - Arbor State, Beatrice Daily Sun. -- Her willingness to complete a grant application to the Thomas Foundation for funding not covered by donations (which was determined unnecessary, since the City previously agreed to match/donate (Neumann) funds to the project.) --The monument will be installed 8/6. It will then be the property of the School and their responsibility for maintenance (mowing around, etc.) and liability issues. Council member Reedy told of a discussion with school official (Jeff Murphy) within which maintenance and liability by School was acknowledged. -- Morris provided a letter, mailing list, and addressed envelopes for a VIP invitation mailing (County Commissioner, Economic Development, Historic Restoration). -- She also talked about the press release at the dedication, about Carolyn VanBoening being on hand for instruction on loading the app (links to the website) on smart phones, and Guest Speakers Randy York (senior writer for Huskers.com and Director of Creative Services) and Terry Novak (Son of Legendary Husker Tom “Train wreck” Novak), and how combined aspects should generate not only attendance, but media coverage. -- Jan Morris noted that three yard signs were ordered for the event, and suggested that those for the tractor show might be followed-up on (Neumann) to assure timely completion for the event.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE ): No information yet available. To be removed from agenda until support documentation is received.
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY) and FOREMAN SUB-DIVISION: Attorney Carothers presented Ordinance # 453 - (An ordinance to approve the subdivision of land within the City of Blue Springs’ extra territorial zoning jurisdiction, as certified by the surveyor of said subdivision, and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska -- (7:PM - 8/5/14). A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to Suspend the Rule of Three Readings for Ordinance # 453. Carothers read Ordinance # 453. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Ordinance # 453.
CLEAN UP: Kay and Rod Bohlmeyer addressed Mayor and Council regarding a property (fire-damaged house). They expressed concern and cooperation. A letter from Interior Solutions was circulated, which noted that a pre-demolition asbestos inspection had been performed, that samples (6) were taken, with the following findings: Yellow sheet vinyl, approximately 225 sq ft. located in the middle room of the house under the carpet. 25% Chrysotile, non-friable. Attorney Carothers advised the Bohlmeyers to follow-up (w/ Eldon Hutchinson - Fairbury) regarding asbestos removal procedure/fees, landfill requirements (also w/ Beatrice Landfill), and re-inspection provisions. In regard to another property, Carothers advised members of a potential candidate for building inspection. He also spoke about a property which quite possibly would fail sub-standard structure definition within legal address. Carothers was asked to write a clean-up (mowing) letter to one property owner, since it was determined that a letter from an attorney would have greater impact in this specific situation. On-going progress was noted on one property, and review will continue.
NEXT AGENDA:
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY)
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:35 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 19, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on August 5, 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 Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Jan Morris, Rod and Kay Bohlmeyer, Tim Brown
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 7:35 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 corrected the July 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: Salaries: $4,536.42; Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service -(941) - 1,812.56; Black Hills Energy - $21.12; Circle D Mfg. - $60.00; Constellation Energy - $4.22; Gage County Highway Dept. - $75.00; Eldon Izer (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $217.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $216.99; Mosaic - $33.75; Municipal Supply - $427.29; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,377.41; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $14.30; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $25.22; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - $281.00 & $99.00; Shell - $226.04; Tractor Supply - $43.98; Trump Memorials - (Chamberlin - Final) - $1,950.00; Wymore Arbor State - $241.66; Wymore Lumber - $199.41;Wymore Oil Company - $134.65; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,263.02.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Council member Reedy reported that “everything is on track,” but additional Bounce House manpower “may be needed.” He asked that “streets be swept (Friday),” and “flags be put up (Saturday morning).” Reedy will contact a property owner about cleaning up his front yard prior to activities. Discussion of other main route properties resulted in determinations for City (and/or) volunteer mowing/trimming, and that a courtesy letter be sent to one property owner for mowing. Electrical upgrade at the park shelter was discussed, resulting in a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept the Diller Electric estimate (provided by Reedy) for $1,575.96 - (New Panel and Rewire Lights and Outlets in Park Picnic Area). Connie Mewes suggested “painting fire hydrants.” Bob Widick suggested that the picnic tables in the park be fixed and painted (perhaps by volunteer force- youth group), and the cooker fixed. Tim Brown suggested weed eating/mowing “where cars line up” for the car show, and he volunteered his service, (as did Reedy), with Brown adding that employee “Pike can’t do it all.” He further noted that he was helping Reedy in the capacity (request for door prizes, etc.) of a previous volunteer (Fred Colgrove) who has medical issues this year. Jan Morris indicated that “suggested clean up activities were good, but it was late now” to expect all might be accomplished.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS: Jan Morris summarized-- which included the following aspects: -- Advertising - Arbor State, Beatrice Daily Sun. -- Her willingness to complete a grant application to the Thomas Foundation for funding not covered by donations (which was determined unnecessary, since the City previously agreed to match/donate (Neumann) funds to the project.) --The monument will be installed 8/6. It will then be the property of the School and their responsibility for maintenance (mowing around, etc.) and liability issues. Council member Reedy told of a discussion with school official (Jeff Murphy) within which maintenance and liability by School was acknowledged. -- Morris provided a letter, mailing list, and addressed envelopes for a VIP invitation mailing (County Commissioner, Economic Development, Historic Restoration). -- She also talked about the press release at the dedication, about Carolyn VanBoening being on hand for instruction on loading the app (links to the website) on smart phones, and Guest Speakers Randy York (senior writer for Huskers.com and Director of Creative Services) and Terry Novak (Son of Legendary Husker Tom “Train wreck” Novak), and how combined aspects should generate not only attendance, but media coverage. -- Jan Morris noted that three yard signs were ordered for the event, and suggested that those for the tractor show might be followed-up on (Neumann) to assure timely completion for the event.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE ): No information yet available. To be removed from agenda until support documentation is received.
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY) and FOREMAN SUB-DIVISION: Attorney Carothers presented Ordinance # 453 - (An ordinance to approve the subdivision of land within the City of Blue Springs’ extra territorial zoning jurisdiction, as certified by the surveyor of said subdivision, and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Blue Springs, Nebraska -- (7:PM - 8/5/14). A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Neumann, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to Suspend the Rule of Three Readings for Ordinance # 453. Carothers read Ordinance # 453. A motion was made by Council member Wolf, seconded by Reedy and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Ordinance # 453.
CLEAN UP: Kay and Rod Bohlmeyer addressed Mayor and Council regarding a property (fire-damaged house). They expressed concern and cooperation. A letter from Interior Solutions was circulated, which noted that a pre-demolition asbestos inspection had been performed, that samples (6) were taken, with the following findings: Yellow sheet vinyl, approximately 225 sq ft. located in the middle room of the house under the carpet. 25% Chrysotile, non-friable. Attorney Carothers advised the Bohlmeyers to follow-up (w/ Eldon Hutchinson - Fairbury) regarding asbestos removal procedure/fees, landfill requirements (also w/ Beatrice Landfill), and re-inspection provisions. In regard to another property, Carothers advised members of a potential candidate for building inspection. He also spoke about a property which quite possibly would fail sub-standard structure definition within legal address. Carothers was asked to write a clean-up (mowing) letter to one property owner, since it was determined that a letter from an attorney would have greater impact in this specific situation. On-going progress was noted on one property, and review will continue.
NEXT AGENDA:
CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: FINAL REVIEW, AS NEEDED
PLANNING & ZONING, REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL (T. CARY)
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:35 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 19, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
July 15, 2014
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 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 Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Larry Foreman, Brad Robinson, 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 July 1, 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: $ 2,319.81; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $216.60; Diller Electric - $816.56; Farmers Cooperative - $81.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $22.00; Municipal Supply - $1,250.18; NE Dept. of Rev. (Charitable Gaming - 51C) - $2,924.00; NE U.C. Fund - $188.16; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $7.35; Postmaster - $147.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Trumps Memorials - (½ Chamberlin Monument) - $1,950.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $183.58; Willet & Carothers - $220.00; Windstream - $68.56; Wrightsman Plumbing - $111.52; Wymore Arbor State - $53.33; Wymore Lumber - $33.21; Wymore Super Foods - $37.27; TOTAL CLAIMS $10,686.07 --- (&) --- from: KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT to BLUE SPRINGS KEN0 - $2,384.86.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Per Council member Reedy, flyers are pending, and a mailing planned. Reedy asked Robinson to confirm reservation of the Memorial Hall for August 16th. Event particulars as stated by Reedy: Road closed by 9AM. Car Show Registration beginning at 9AM, Show running till 4:30PM; BBQ - Noon - 5 PM; Beer Garden (& Horseshoes) - Noon to 5:00 (or later, depending on crowd - per Robinson). Council member Neumann indicated that the Tractor Show will run until 3:00 PM, with the Tractor Drive at 2:00 PM.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS:
Current total of donations - $1,785.00. Schedule: Chamberlin dedication August 16 - (School) - 11:30AM - (Far east Bus lane). School board approved placement site at July 14th meeting. Supplementary plans are in the capable hands of Jan Morris.
1% INCREASE IN 2014-2015 RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION: Motion by Council Member Wolf, second by Mewes, and vote: (Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes) to approve 1% increase in 2014-2015 Restricted Funds Limitation.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE): No pictures yet received.
PLANNING & ZONING: Larry Foreman addressed members. Concern: He is selling farm and splitting 6.2 acres (Homestead) from the property. Review by Planning and Zoning Commission, with recommendation to Mayor and Council for approval will be pursued when the survey (County Surveyor) is given to Nebraska Title and to City Attorney Carothers (contact: Diane Zimmerman). Carothers will then follow through with sub-division requirements. It was suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission (which has a scheduled meeting for July 21 - should that date work out for review) could have a meeting at 7:00 PM on August 5, preceding the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council at 7:30PM - this to expedite review and potential approval of property concerns for out-of-State seller. In another matter, Connie Mewes questioned agricultural use of residential property. Council member Reedy identified it as a “grandfathered” property-use situation. Clarification of “grandfather” aspect followed by Carothers, but no further comments from members.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Jan Morris has arranged for Jan Roberts to be at the Cabin from 10AM - 2 PM on August 16th, to enable Morris to attend and supervise dedication of the Chamberlin monument.
POST OFFICE - HOURS, INFORMATION (Wolf): Wolf provided handouts from the meeting he attended regarding Post Office changes. Potential Retail Operating Hours (4) - initial suggestion 8AM - Noon - M-F, and 9:15 AM - 11 AM Sat. Alternate options under consideration, as: (due to time of mail delivery to Blue Springs) - 10 AM - 2 PM M-F. Post Office boxes might be available 24-hours. Considerations remain under review.
CLEAN UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Continuing progress was noted on one property. No response yet to correspondence (by Carothers) to one property owner with sub-standard trailer issues, Legal action to be initiated for two concerns. Attorney Carothers will research ownership of one property (with tall weeds) and email information to the City Office.
Other:
Diller Electric will be contacted for estimate to update electrical to Park Shelter (prior to August 16th celebration events, and required electrical hookup). Members agreed to discuss (at a future date) upgrade and replacement of electrical at the tennis court.
Attorney Carothers asked if Mayor and Council had any objection to his providing Ashley Calkin with copies of dog incident reports (Gage County Sheriff), since the incidents had direct involvement or bearing (her
past experience, and on-going circumstances). No objections were raised.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE )
PLANNING & ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 5, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 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 Carothers, Connie Mewes, Bob Widick, Gladys Cary, Larry Foreman, Brad Robinson, 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 July 1, 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: $ 2,319.81; Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $216.60; Diller Electric - $816.56; Farmers Cooperative - $81.94; Lincoln Journal Star - $22.00; Municipal Supply - $1,250.18; NE Dept. of Rev. (Charitable Gaming - 51C) - $2,924.00; NE U.C. Fund - $188.16; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $7.35; Postmaster - $147.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Trumps Memorials - (½ Chamberlin Monument) - $1,950.00; Watkins Ace Hardware - $183.58; Willet & Carothers - $220.00; Windstream - $68.56; Wrightsman Plumbing - $111.52; Wymore Arbor State - $53.33; Wymore Lumber - $33.21; Wymore Super Foods - $37.27; TOTAL CLAIMS $10,686.07 --- (&) --- from: KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT to BLUE SPRINGS KEN0 - $2,384.86.
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES: Per Council member Reedy, flyers are pending, and a mailing planned. Reedy asked Robinson to confirm reservation of the Memorial Hall for August 16th. Event particulars as stated by Reedy: Road closed by 9AM. Car Show Registration beginning at 9AM, Show running till 4:30PM; BBQ - Noon - 5 PM; Beer Garden (& Horseshoes) - Noon to 5:00 (or later, depending on crowd - per Robinson). Council member Neumann indicated that the Tractor Show will run until 3:00 PM, with the Tractor Drive at 2:00 PM.
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FURTHER PLANS, CONCERNS:
Current total of donations - $1,785.00. Schedule: Chamberlin dedication August 16 - (School) - 11:30AM - (Far east Bus lane). School board approved placement site at July 14th meeting. Supplementary plans are in the capable hands of Jan Morris.
1% INCREASE IN 2014-2015 RESTRICTED FUNDS LIMITATION: Motion by Council Member Wolf, second by Mewes, and vote: (Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes; Wolf - Yes) to approve 1% increase in 2014-2015 Restricted Funds Limitation.
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE): No pictures yet received.
PLANNING & ZONING: Larry Foreman addressed members. Concern: He is selling farm and splitting 6.2 acres (Homestead) from the property. Review by Planning and Zoning Commission, with recommendation to Mayor and Council for approval will be pursued when the survey (County Surveyor) is given to Nebraska Title and to City Attorney Carothers (contact: Diane Zimmerman). Carothers will then follow through with sub-division requirements. It was suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission (which has a scheduled meeting for July 21 - should that date work out for review) could have a meeting at 7:00 PM on August 5, preceding the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council at 7:30PM - this to expedite review and potential approval of property concerns for out-of-State seller. In another matter, Connie Mewes questioned agricultural use of residential property. Council member Reedy identified it as a “grandfathered” property-use situation. Clarification of “grandfather” aspect followed by Carothers, but no further comments from members.
CABIN, MISC. CONCERNS: Jan Morris has arranged for Jan Roberts to be at the Cabin from 10AM - 2 PM on August 16th, to enable Morris to attend and supervise dedication of the Chamberlin monument.
POST OFFICE - HOURS, INFORMATION (Wolf): Wolf provided handouts from the meeting he attended regarding Post Office changes. Potential Retail Operating Hours (4) - initial suggestion 8AM - Noon - M-F, and 9:15 AM - 11 AM Sat. Alternate options under consideration, as: (due to time of mail delivery to Blue Springs) - 10 AM - 2 PM M-F. Post Office boxes might be available 24-hours. Considerations remain under review.
CLEAN UP: Two properties were removed from the list due to resolution of issues. Continuing progress was noted on one property. No response yet to correspondence (by Carothers) to one property owner with sub-standard trailer issues, Legal action to be initiated for two concerns. Attorney Carothers will research ownership of one property (with tall weeds) and email information to the City Office.
Other:
Diller Electric will be contacted for estimate to update electrical to Park Shelter (prior to August 16th celebration events, and required electrical hookup). Members agreed to discuss (at a future date) upgrade and replacement of electrical at the tennis court.
Attorney Carothers asked if Mayor and Council had any objection to his providing Ashley Calkin with copies of dog incident reports (Gage County Sheriff), since the incidents had direct involvement or bearing (her
past experience, and on-going circumstances). No objections were raised.
NEXT AGENDA:
AUGUST 16TH CITY CELEBRATION: FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS, EXPENSES
CHAMBERLIN MEMORIAL: DONATION STATUS, FINAL PLANS, CONCERNS
EQUIPMENT (TOPKOTE )
PLANNING & ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TO AGRICULTURAL
CLEAN UP:
Motion to adjourn: 8:20 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 5, 2014.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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