February 16, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 16, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Gilmore representative John Berry, Renee Lauby, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, 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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the February 2, 2016, Public Hearing (One & Six Year Plan) and Regular meeting minutes: Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue - (#10) - $353.82; Salaries - $1,944.05; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $8.57; Black Hills Energy - $56.53; Gilmore & Associates (One & Six) - $356.65; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $35.17; Roehr’s Machinery - $95.00; Security First Bank (Keno CD purchase) - $47,881.46; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $49.88; Wymore Lumber - $54.30; TOTAL CLAIMS: $50,890.43. (&) Keno Proceeds Account to City of Blue Springs (for/purchase of Keno CD - (see above) - $47,881.46.
ANNUAL INSURANCE (MARK DAVIDSON): Insurance representative not in attendance.
ENGINEERING (GILMORE) DESIGNATION FOR CDBG PROJECT/ AND/OR OTHER CDBG ISSUES, AS FUND RELEASE: Motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and 3-0 affirmative vote to designate Gilmore as the Engineer for CDBG Project #15-PW-015. John Berry will invite SENDD representative and Gilmore engineer to attend the next Regular meeting on 3/1/16. CDBG aspects, as engineering contract (for review and signature), design, and letting are to be addressed.
REQUEST TO WAIVE HALL RENTAL FEE FOR BAKE: (DARCY JESONEK): Renee Lauby represented the (Lightning) Softball Association to request free hall rental. A motion by Council member Mewes, second by Carmichael, and 3-0 affirmative vote waived hall rental fee for a fund-raising bake on March 11, 2016.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the building permit application (fence) for Julie Hautzenroder. Planning and Zoning Commission approved the permit application at February 15, 2016 meeting. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee.
CLEAN-UP: Several properties remain on the current list for continuing review. Legal issues continue for update by Attorney Carothers. Mayor Meyer commented on media coverage of clean-up issues, for which he attempted to clarify that the City does not currently have any demolition/controlled burning projects underway or planned, and that all efforts currently activated or planned in that regard are “private” endeavors. Meyer also reiterated his media-reported comment, that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” a reality that poses difficulty in any clean-up process. He added that the media did not fully report his comments, leaving out his view that benefit would be derived and clean-up projects simplified if those who purchased tax deeds/mortgages could be held responsible for clean-up issues on acquired properties.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL INSURANCE (MARK DAVIDSON)
SENDD/GILMORE - CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015 ASPECTS, AS ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR REVIEW AND SIGNATURES, DESIGN, LETTING, ETC.
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved March 1, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Thursday, February 4, 2016
February 2, 2016
The Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 2, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Ruby Morris, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Steve Pomeroy, Katherine Pomeroy
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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the January 19, 2016 Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,833.19; Salaries - $3,015.92; Arbor Ink - $165.13; Blobaum & Busboom (Auditor Work) - $3,250.00; Constellation Energy - $96.84; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $248.79; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water - (Water System Membership) - $125.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Norris Public Power - $1,450.08; Milton Pike - Reimb - Rod’s Power Sports part) - $2,181.57; Postmaster - $132.00; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $197.25; Tractor Supply - $21.98; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $188.33; Wymore Oil Company - $101.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,107.08.
Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the Public Hearing, which was made by Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. Mayor Meyer called for comments on the One & Six Year Plan. No comments were made. In keeping with the desired timeline and to allow for late arrivals, the Public Hearing continued, but with Regular meeting agenda topics being discussed, the results of which are documented below (and officially addressed after close of Public Hearing).
At 8 PM, a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and an affirmative 4-0 vote closed the Public Hearing and returned proceedings to Regular Session.
A motion by was made by Council member Reedy and seconded by Mewes to adopt Resolution 2016-4. The resolution was read: WHEREAS: Section 39-2115 and Section 39-2119, 1969 C.S. - R.S. of Nebraska 1943 requires that each County and Municipality prepares a one and six year, specific road or street improvement plan and to file same with the State Highway Commission on or before March 1, 2016, and WHEREAS: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Blue Springs, in compliance with the statutes and regulations of the State Highway Commission, did hold a public hearing on the proposed one and six year specific street improvement plans in the City Hall on February 2, 2016, in accordance with the “Notice of Public Hearing,” a certified copy of such notice is attached, and WHEREAS, There were no objections filed or amendments made to the one and six year plan on file with the City Clerk and as presented at the hearing now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council does hereby approve said one and six year plan as filed with the City Clerk, a copy of which is attached hereto, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor of the City is authorized to sign this resolution on behalf of the City Council and the City Council hereby approves the proposed one and six year plan... Adopted this 2nd day of February 2016. The vote was taken: (Council member Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes, Reedy-- Yes) to approve and adopt Resolution 2016-4.
ANNUAL INSURANCE: MARK DAVIDSON: Insurance representative was not present. Topic tabled until next Regular meeting.
ANNUAL KENO PROCEEDS FUND REVIEW/FUND TRANSFER:. (Fund Balance from last Treasurer‘s Report - $62,881.46: Acceptable fund minimum balance - $15,000. -- Transfer may be less but should not exceed: $47,881.46). Mayer Meyer called for comments from Ruby Morris. She said she “would like to see Keno funds being used instead of just sitting in the bank account,” but that she was primarily “here to listen.” Mayor Meyer noted that a large portion of the fund would be used in the upcoming CDBG paving project, but that some might remain for other issues (as armor coating) , which would be later discussed. Council member Reedy made a motion to transfer $47,881.46 from the Keno Proceeds Account to the General Fund within Regular checking and to then transfer $47,881.46 from the General Fund to the Keno Fund within Regular checking and to purchase a Keno CD in the same amount. The motion was seconded by Council member Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One property was removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Review will continue for remaining properties on the list, with Andy Carothers requested to provide follow-up data where legal issues are being addressed. Steve and Katherine Pomeroy reported a property with clean-up issues, and that property was put on the current list, with a courtesy letter to be sent.
The Pomeroys also reported canine issues, which are to be forwarded to Attorney Carothers for his input/and action. Tim Brown stated that he felt getting advice from the City attorney “would be right way to handle it.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL INSURANCE (MARK DAVIDSON)
ENGINEERING (GILMORE) DESIGNATION FOR CDBG PROJECT/ AND/OR
OTHER CDBG ISSUES, AS FUND RELEASE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:35 PM -Mewes . No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved February 16, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing/ Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing, Regular Session)
The Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 2, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Ruby Morris, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Steve Pomeroy, Katherine Pomeroy
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.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the January 19, 2016 Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,833.19; Salaries - $3,015.92; Arbor Ink - $165.13; Blobaum & Busboom (Auditor Work) - $3,250.00; Constellation Energy - $96.84; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $248.79; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water - (Water System Membership) - $125.00; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Norris Public Power - $1,450.08; Milton Pike - Reimb - Rod’s Power Sports part) - $2,181.57; Postmaster - $132.00; Security First Bank - (Pike IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $197.25; Tractor Supply - $21.98; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $188.33; Wymore Oil Company - $101.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,107.08.
Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the Public Hearing, which was made by Mewes, seconded by Reedy, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. Mayor Meyer called for comments on the One & Six Year Plan. No comments were made. In keeping with the desired timeline and to allow for late arrivals, the Public Hearing continued, but with Regular meeting agenda topics being discussed, the results of which are documented below (and officially addressed after close of Public Hearing).
At 8 PM, a motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and an affirmative 4-0 vote closed the Public Hearing and returned proceedings to Regular Session.
A motion by was made by Council member Reedy and seconded by Mewes to adopt Resolution 2016-4. The resolution was read: WHEREAS: Section 39-2115 and Section 39-2119, 1969 C.S. - R.S. of Nebraska 1943 requires that each County and Municipality prepares a one and six year, specific road or street improvement plan and to file same with the State Highway Commission on or before March 1, 2016, and WHEREAS: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Blue Springs, in compliance with the statutes and regulations of the State Highway Commission, did hold a public hearing on the proposed one and six year specific street improvement plans in the City Hall on February 2, 2016, in accordance with the “Notice of Public Hearing,” a certified copy of such notice is attached, and WHEREAS, There were no objections filed or amendments made to the one and six year plan on file with the City Clerk and as presented at the hearing now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council does hereby approve said one and six year plan as filed with the City Clerk, a copy of which is attached hereto, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor of the City is authorized to sign this resolution on behalf of the City Council and the City Council hereby approves the proposed one and six year plan... Adopted this 2nd day of February 2016. The vote was taken: (Council member Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes, Reedy-- Yes) to approve and adopt Resolution 2016-4.
ANNUAL INSURANCE: MARK DAVIDSON: Insurance representative was not present. Topic tabled until next Regular meeting.
ANNUAL KENO PROCEEDS FUND REVIEW/FUND TRANSFER:. (Fund Balance from last Treasurer‘s Report - $62,881.46: Acceptable fund minimum balance - $15,000. -- Transfer may be less but should not exceed: $47,881.46). Mayer Meyer called for comments from Ruby Morris. She said she “would like to see Keno funds being used instead of just sitting in the bank account,” but that she was primarily “here to listen.” Mayor Meyer noted that a large portion of the fund would be used in the upcoming CDBG paving project, but that some might remain for other issues (as armor coating) , which would be later discussed. Council member Reedy made a motion to transfer $47,881.46 from the Keno Proceeds Account to the General Fund within Regular checking and to then transfer $47,881.46 from the General Fund to the Keno Fund within Regular checking and to purchase a Keno CD in the same amount. The motion was seconded by Council member Mewes, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One property was removed from the clean-up list due to resolution of issues. Review will continue for remaining properties on the list, with Andy Carothers requested to provide follow-up data where legal issues are being addressed. Steve and Katherine Pomeroy reported a property with clean-up issues, and that property was put on the current list, with a courtesy letter to be sent.
The Pomeroys also reported canine issues, which are to be forwarded to Attorney Carothers for his input/and action. Tim Brown stated that he felt getting advice from the City attorney “would be right way to handle it.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL INSURANCE (MARK DAVIDSON)
ENGINEERING (GILMORE) DESIGNATION FOR CDBG PROJECT/ AND/OR
OTHER CDBG ISSUES, AS FUND RELEASE
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:35 PM -Mewes . No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved February 16, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearing/ Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearing, Regular Session)
Thursday, January 21, 2016
January 19, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 19, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Neil VanBoening, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope 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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the January 4, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct -NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 192.79; Salaries - $2,050.29; Bear Graphics - $125.73; Black Hills Energy - $49.11; Johnny’s Welding - $3.80 and $354.44; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3066.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3,066.00; NE U. C. Fund - $36.24; One-Call Concepts - $1.85; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - 16.95; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Wymore Arbor State - $90.71; Wymore Lumber - $187.06; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,229.97.
ANNUAL INSURANCE: MARK DAVIDSON: Postponed by service provider until February 2nd meeting.
INFORMATION INPUT MEETING: WYMORE/BLUE SPRINGS AREA FUND( 2/11/16 - 6PM - FIREMEN’S MEMORIAL HALL) -- NEIL VAN BOENING: Neil VanBoening provided introductory overview of the Wymore/Blue Springs Area Fund (affiliated with the Nebraska Community Foundation - with contributor tax deductible status) and invited members to attend the February 11th meeting. Questions and comments followed. It was agreed that attending the meeting would be the preferential Q & A forum.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: It was noted that a structure has been “boarded up” where the property was addressed for the accumulation of bagged trash. Review will continue for the remaining properties on the current clean-up list. A new property with clean-up issues was discussed .
NEXT AGENDA:
FEBRUARY 2ND -- PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN -- 7:30 PM
Followed by Regular Session:
ANNUAL INSURANCE: MARK DAVIDSON
ANNUAL KENO PROCEEDS FUND REVIEW/FUND TRANSFER
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM - Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved February 2, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 19, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes , Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Neil VanBoening, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Hope 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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the January 4, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative.
After review, motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct -NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 192.79; Salaries - $2,050.29; Bear Graphics - $125.73; Black Hills Energy - $49.11; Johnny’s Welding - $3.80 and $354.44; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3066.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $3,066.00; NE U. C. Fund - $36.24; One-Call Concepts - $1.85; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - 16.95; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Wymore Arbor State - $90.71; Wymore Lumber - $187.06; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,229.97.
ANNUAL INSURANCE: MARK DAVIDSON: Postponed by service provider until February 2nd meeting.
INFORMATION INPUT MEETING: WYMORE/BLUE SPRINGS AREA FUND( 2/11/16 - 6PM - FIREMEN’S MEMORIAL HALL) -- NEIL VAN BOENING: Neil VanBoening provided introductory overview of the Wymore/Blue Springs Area Fund (affiliated with the Nebraska Community Foundation - with contributor tax deductible status) and invited members to attend the February 11th meeting. Questions and comments followed. It was agreed that attending the meeting would be the preferential Q & A forum.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: It was noted that a structure has been “boarded up” where the property was addressed for the accumulation of bagged trash. Review will continue for the remaining properties on the current clean-up list. A new property with clean-up issues was discussed .
NEXT AGENDA:
FEBRUARY 2ND -- PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN -- 7:30 PM
Followed by Regular Session:
ANNUAL INSURANCE: MARK DAVIDSON
ANNUAL KENO PROCEEDS FUND REVIEW/FUND TRANSFER
PLANNING AND ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM - Carmichael. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved February 2, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
January 4, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 4, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, NGage Representative Glennis McClure, Gilmore Representative John Berry, SENDD Representative Lisa Beethe, Verona Neumann, Connie Mewes, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Patsch, Tim and Hope 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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the December 14, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Reedy, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,919.03; Salaries - $3,695.57; Constellation Energy - $43.38; Davidson Insurance (Audit Adjustment) - $31.04; Flower Shop (Neumann) - $119.92; Gilmore & Associates (2015NBCS/Lane) - $244.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (941N) - $179.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,351.01; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $222.01; Tractor Supply - $5.99; Willet & Carothers - $320.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/ Individual/Hydrant) - $2,186.46; Wymore Oil Company - $87.90; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,671.31.
Ward I Council Vacancy - Remaining Term - 1 Year -/ Oath of Office: Mayor Meyer put forward the name of Verona Neumann to fill the vacancy. Motion, second, and vote to appoint Verona Neumann to the Ward 1 Council vacancy: Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative. City Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application #15-PW-015 - Transmittal of Contract - Street Improvements - Mayoral Signature Authorization: Motion, second, vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative. (See below.)
Resolution 2016-1 - Authorizing Chief Elected Official to Execute Contract & All Necessary Documents for #15-PW-015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Works Program Between the Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development (NDED) and the City of Blue Springs Motion, second: Reedy, Carmichael. City Attorney Carothers read the resolution. Vote was 4-0 affirmative.
Resolution 2016-2 Policy Prohibiting Use of Excessive Force: Motion, second: Reedy, Mewes. City Attorney read the resolution. Vote: 4-0 affirmative.
Resolution 2016-3 Resolution to Adopt a Civil Rights/Fair Housing Policy: Motion, second: Reedy, Carmichael. City Attorney read the resolution. Vote: 4-0 affirmative.
Procurement Procedures and Code of Conduct: Motion, second, vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Motion, second, vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Excessive Force Certification: Motion, second, vote: Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates (as follows) :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Motion, Second, Vote: ( Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative)for following designations:.
(Water System) - Reedy and Neumann
(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes
(Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann
(City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes
(Keno) - Reedy and Mewes
(Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Neumann was designated President of Council by motion, second: Reedy, Mewes, followed by vote: Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Reedy - Yes, Neumann - Abstain.
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Carmichael was designated as Secondary Council President by motion, second, vote: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
TEMPORARY CLERK: Mewes was suggested for Temporary Clerk in motion by Reedy. Discussion followed. Reedy motion was retracted. Andy Carothers was designated Temporary Clerk, followed by motion, second, and vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Motion, second and vote: Mewes, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative for the following (3) :
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
Note: CITY ENGINEER & STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Already designated by motion, second and vote at December 14, 2015 meeting, per: Keith Gilmore of Gilmore & Associates -Class A - License (S-697)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Following discussion: Motion, second, vote (Carmichael, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative) for a 1.5% pay increase for Milton Pike, Katherine Roche, Linda Hohensee (reflected in figures to follow), and a raise of 87 cents per hour for Milford Woutzke (reflected in figures to follow), then motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative) to amend motion to include ten paid holidays (denoted below) for Milford Woutzke.
STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$20.00- hourly.
Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial,Labor, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $841.68 monthly salary.
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial,Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
PART-TIME HELP:
Milford Woutzke - Rate - $10.87 hour. 10 paid holidays - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee -$9.71 hour
MISC. PART-TIME HELP: Wage set by Council as per circumstance
MFA/MFO: Disposition of City of Beatrice Ck # 27235 - 964.80. Members were in agreement to keep the funds in the Fire Fund of General checking for the purchase of hydrants, or hold for future disposition to the Fire Department if need is indicated.
Review of Meeting Date/Potential Change from Tuesdays to Mondays (temporarily?): All members contributed to conversation of pros and cons of changing the regular meeting schedule from the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to the 1st and 3rd Monday, but a motion by Mewes, second by Carmichael, and a 4-0 affirmative vote held to the existing schedule by ordinance of : 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
Workup for One & Six Year Plan: John Berry advised members that we will shortly be receiving documentation to set and advertise the Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan (for February). At this time, no changes were indicated to the previous plan.
Zito Contract Renewal (?): No information has been received from Zito, which is currently operating in the Municipality without the benefit of contract.
Planning and Zoning: No new applications.
Glennis McClure/ NGage: McClure notified members of a County-wide housing study underway (growth, development, plan for dilapidated structures - seeking both public and private support) and several meetings and workshops to be held. She indicated that a membership drive ($1,000 annual membership for a municipality) is currently being conducted, and she left membership information for the review and consideration of Blue Springs Mayor and Council.
Clean-Up; Two courtesy clean-up letters were determined, and Employee Pike will contact one property owner. City Attorney Carothers will follow up on legal issues underway.
NEXT AGENDA:
Planning and Zoning
Clean-Up
Motion to adjourn: 8:28 PM - Carmichael - No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved January 19, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 4, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, NGage Representative Glennis McClure, Gilmore Representative John Berry, SENDD Representative Lisa Beethe, Verona Neumann, Connie Mewes, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Patsch, Tim and Hope 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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the December 14, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Reedy, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,919.03; Salaries - $3,695.57; Constellation Energy - $43.38; Davidson Insurance (Audit Adjustment) - $31.04; Flower Shop (Neumann) - $119.92; Gilmore & Associates (2015NBCS/Lane) - $244.00; NE Dept. of Rev. (941N) - $179.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,351.01; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $222.01; Tractor Supply - $5.99; Willet & Carothers - $320.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/ Individual/Hydrant) - $2,186.46; Wymore Oil Company - $87.90; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,671.31.
Ward I Council Vacancy - Remaining Term - 1 Year -/ Oath of Office: Mayor Meyer put forward the name of Verona Neumann to fill the vacancy. Motion, second, and vote to appoint Verona Neumann to the Ward 1 Council vacancy: Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative. City Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application #15-PW-015 - Transmittal of Contract - Street Improvements - Mayoral Signature Authorization: Motion, second, vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative. (See below.)
Resolution 2016-1 - Authorizing Chief Elected Official to Execute Contract & All Necessary Documents for #15-PW-015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Works Program Between the Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development (NDED) and the City of Blue Springs Motion, second: Reedy, Carmichael. City Attorney Carothers read the resolution. Vote was 4-0 affirmative.
Resolution 2016-2 Policy Prohibiting Use of Excessive Force: Motion, second: Reedy, Mewes. City Attorney read the resolution. Vote: 4-0 affirmative.
Resolution 2016-3 Resolution to Adopt a Civil Rights/Fair Housing Policy: Motion, second: Reedy, Carmichael. City Attorney read the resolution. Vote: 4-0 affirmative.
Procurement Procedures and Code of Conduct: Motion, second, vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Motion, second, vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Excessive Force Certification: Motion, second, vote: Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates (as follows) :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Motion, Second, Vote: ( Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative)for following designations:.
(Water System) - Reedy and Neumann
(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes
(Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann
(City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes
(Keno) - Reedy and Mewes
(Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Neumann was designated President of Council by motion, second: Reedy, Mewes, followed by vote: Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - Yes, Reedy - Yes, Neumann - Abstain.
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Carmichael was designated as Secondary Council President by motion, second, vote: Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative.
TEMPORARY CLERK: Mewes was suggested for Temporary Clerk in motion by Reedy. Discussion followed. Reedy motion was retracted. Andy Carothers was designated Temporary Clerk, followed by motion, second, and vote: Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative.
Motion, second and vote: Mewes, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative for the following (3) :
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
Note: CITY ENGINEER & STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Already designated by motion, second and vote at December 14, 2015 meeting, per: Keith Gilmore of Gilmore & Associates -Class A - License (S-697)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Following discussion: Motion, second, vote (Carmichael, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative) for a 1.5% pay increase for Milton Pike, Katherine Roche, Linda Hohensee (reflected in figures to follow), and a raise of 87 cents per hour for Milford Woutzke (reflected in figures to follow), then motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Reedy, 4-0 affirmative) to amend motion to include ten paid holidays (denoted below) for Milford Woutzke.
STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$20.00- hourly.
Monthly Reimbursement for Health Insurance - approved at 80% of Policy Cost for him on wife’s policy.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial,Labor, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $841.68 monthly salary.
Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Holidays: Office may be closed: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial,Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
PART-TIME HELP:
Milford Woutzke - Rate - $10.87 hour. 10 paid holidays - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee -$9.71 hour
MISC. PART-TIME HELP: Wage set by Council as per circumstance
MFA/MFO: Disposition of City of Beatrice Ck # 27235 - 964.80. Members were in agreement to keep the funds in the Fire Fund of General checking for the purchase of hydrants, or hold for future disposition to the Fire Department if need is indicated.
Review of Meeting Date/Potential Change from Tuesdays to Mondays (temporarily?): All members contributed to conversation of pros and cons of changing the regular meeting schedule from the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to the 1st and 3rd Monday, but a motion by Mewes, second by Carmichael, and a 4-0 affirmative vote held to the existing schedule by ordinance of : 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
Workup for One & Six Year Plan: John Berry advised members that we will shortly be receiving documentation to set and advertise the Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan (for February). At this time, no changes were indicated to the previous plan.
Zito Contract Renewal (?): No information has been received from Zito, which is currently operating in the Municipality without the benefit of contract.
Planning and Zoning: No new applications.
Glennis McClure/ NGage: McClure notified members of a County-wide housing study underway (growth, development, plan for dilapidated structures - seeking both public and private support) and several meetings and workshops to be held. She indicated that a membership drive ($1,000 annual membership for a municipality) is currently being conducted, and she left membership information for the review and consideration of Blue Springs Mayor and Council.
Clean-Up; Two courtesy clean-up letters were determined, and Employee Pike will contact one property owner. City Attorney Carothers will follow up on legal issues underway.
NEXT AGENDA:
Planning and Zoning
Clean-Up
Motion to adjourn: 8:28 PM - Carmichael - No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved January 19, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, December 21, 2015
December 14, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 14, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Ronda Mewes, 2 minors
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Reedy called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the November 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes and December 1, 2015 Emergency Meeting minutes : , Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $244.27; Salaries - $ 1,841.31; Arbor State - $90.12; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency - $1,489.50; Behrens Meat Plant (Employee Christmas) - $200.00; Black Hills Energy - $34.46; ; Farmers Cooperative - $5.05; Brenda McCarter (Meter Deposit Refund) - $54.10; One-Call Concepts - $7.75; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $16.95; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $73.04; Wymore Lumber - $21.45; Wymore Oil Company - $209.24; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,342.24.
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates : Considerations tabled until all members are present are as follows: Committee Membership, President of Council and Secondary, Temporary Clerk, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, City Physician, City Auditor, and raises and benefits for all employees. Then: Motion, second and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to designate Keith Gilmore of Gilmore & Associates -Class A - License (S-697) 2016 City Engineer and Street Superintendent.
MFA/MFO: Disposition of City of Beatrice Ck # 27235 - 964.80: Tabled until all members are present.
Review of Meeting Date/Potential Change from Tuesdays to Mondays (temporarily?): Only the next Regular meeting was addressed, with all members in agreement for the meeting to be held Monday, January 4th instead of Tuesday, January 5th.
Tree for Left Side of Cabin - (Jan Morris/Radar Reedy), By Donation, Possibly City Contribution: It was noted by Council President Reedy that Jan Morris is soliciting contributions for a tree (River Birch - Pinecrest, work by David Trauernicht) to shade the cabin. It was reported that about 2/3 of the goal has been reached in contributions. Members were in agreement for the City to kick in for the remaining balance ($100?) if total donations are not received to cover the expected price.
Workup for One & Six Year Plan: No information yet available for review.
Zito Contract Renewal (?): No information available for review.
Planning and Zoning: No new applications.
Clean-Up: Council President Reedy stated that he and the property owner will be working together to remove the rest of the debris from one site. It was noted that the vehicles have been removed from another property, but that review will continue regarding bagged trash still at the site. No information has yet been provided by Carothers regarding the District Court date for clean-up (burn site) at another property.
NEXT AGENDA:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application #15-PW-015 - Transmittal of Contract - Street Improvements - Mayoral Signature Authorization, and relevant additions
Ward I Council Vacancy - Remaining Term - 1 Year -/ Oath of Office
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments,Personnel Updates
Workup for One & Six Year Plan
Zito Contract Renewal (?)
Glennis McClure/NGage
Planning and Zoning
Clean-Up
Motion to adjourn: Mewes - 7:40 PM - No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved January 4, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 14, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown, Ronda Mewes, 2 minors
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Reedy called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the November 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes and December 1, 2015 Emergency Meeting minutes : , Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $244.27; Salaries - $ 1,841.31; Arbor State - $90.12; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency - $1,489.50; Behrens Meat Plant (Employee Christmas) - $200.00; Black Hills Energy - $34.46; ; Farmers Cooperative - $5.05; Brenda McCarter (Meter Deposit Refund) - $54.10; One-Call Concepts - $7.75; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $16.95; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $73.04; Wymore Lumber - $21.45; Wymore Oil Company - $209.24; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,342.24.
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates : Considerations tabled until all members are present are as follows: Committee Membership, President of Council and Secondary, Temporary Clerk, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, City Physician, City Auditor, and raises and benefits for all employees. Then: Motion, second and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to designate Keith Gilmore of Gilmore & Associates -Class A - License (S-697) 2016 City Engineer and Street Superintendent.
MFA/MFO: Disposition of City of Beatrice Ck # 27235 - 964.80: Tabled until all members are present.
Review of Meeting Date/Potential Change from Tuesdays to Mondays (temporarily?): Only the next Regular meeting was addressed, with all members in agreement for the meeting to be held Monday, January 4th instead of Tuesday, January 5th.
Tree for Left Side of Cabin - (Jan Morris/Radar Reedy), By Donation, Possibly City Contribution: It was noted by Council President Reedy that Jan Morris is soliciting contributions for a tree (River Birch - Pinecrest, work by David Trauernicht) to shade the cabin. It was reported that about 2/3 of the goal has been reached in contributions. Members were in agreement for the City to kick in for the remaining balance ($100?) if total donations are not received to cover the expected price.
Workup for One & Six Year Plan: No information yet available for review.
Zito Contract Renewal (?): No information available for review.
Planning and Zoning: No new applications.
Clean-Up: Council President Reedy stated that he and the property owner will be working together to remove the rest of the debris from one site. It was noted that the vehicles have been removed from another property, but that review will continue regarding bagged trash still at the site. No information has yet been provided by Carothers regarding the District Court date for clean-up (burn site) at another property.
NEXT AGENDA:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application #15-PW-015 - Transmittal of Contract - Street Improvements - Mayoral Signature Authorization, and relevant additions
Ward I Council Vacancy - Remaining Term - 1 Year -/ Oath of Office
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments,Personnel Updates
Workup for One & Six Year Plan
Zito Contract Renewal (?)
Glennis McClure/NGage
Planning and Zoning
Clean-Up
Motion to adjourn: Mewes - 7:40 PM - No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved January 4, 2016.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, December 3, 2015
December 1, 2015
An Emergency Meeting was called by Mayor Lonnie Meyer due to the fact that a quorum of the City Council of Blue Springs could not be reached, an available date for a special meeting could not be determined in which a quorum of the City Council members would be present in the near future or at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and payroll and claims need to be paid.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy (by teleconference)
ABSENT; Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Emergency meeting to order and roll call was taken.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - 1,419.15; Salaries - $5,801.18; Constellation Energy - $9.02; DHHS, Licensure Unit - $115.00; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $179.00; NE Pub Health Eviron Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,317.74; Milton Pike (Tel Comp.) - $25.00; Krystal Rutti (Met Dep. Ref.) - $8.59 & $33.24 - (O/P); Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell -- $200.01; Willet & Carothers - $310.00; Windstream - $84.49; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00 - T0TAL CLAIMS : $9,577.42.
Motion to adjourn: 7:40 PM - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Emergency meeting to be read and approved Dec. 14, 2015.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Emergency Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Emergency Session)
An Emergency Meeting was called by Mayor Lonnie Meyer due to the fact that a quorum of the City Council of Blue Springs could not be reached, an available date for a special meeting could not be determined in which a quorum of the City Council members would be present in the near future or at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and payroll and claims need to be paid.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Reedy (by teleconference)
ABSENT; Council member Neumann
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Tim Brown
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Emergency meeting to order and roll call was taken.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - 1,419.15; Salaries - $5,801.18; Constellation Energy - $9.02; DHHS, Licensure Unit - $115.00; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $179.00; NE Pub Health Eviron Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,317.74; Milton Pike (Tel Comp.) - $25.00; Krystal Rutti (Met Dep. Ref.) - $8.59 & $33.24 - (O/P); Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell -- $200.01; Willet & Carothers - $310.00; Windstream - $84.49; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00 - T0TAL CLAIMS : $9,577.42.
Motion to adjourn: 7:40 PM - Mewes. No objection.
The minutes of the Emergency meeting to be read and approved Dec. 14, 2015.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Emergency Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Emergency Session)
Thursday, November 19, 2015
November 17, 2015
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 17, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, John Berry
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the November 3, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Neumann, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $337.94; Salaries - $1,697.08; Black Hills Energy - $24.81; One-Call Concepts - $4.05; Postmaster - $168.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $84.49; Wymore Lumber - $82.09; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,453.46.
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN/RESOLUTION: No information yet received.
DIRECT-BANK PAYMENT UTILITY ACCOUNT INFORMATION:
Situation: Upgrade at Security First Bank.
Problem: City Windows XP operating system not compatible with Security First program.
Options: 1. Manual entry at bank with $2.00 charge per customer per event. 2. Discontinue automatic withdrawal option (13 customers) by City(each customer might pursue individual automatic bank payment) and mail out bills with rest of customer base.
Comments: Mayor Meyer indicated he did not like to see “the City going backward while the rest of the world is moving ahead.” Council member Neumann expressed reluctance to seek system upgrade in a low-count, cost-increase situation.
Decision: Consensus among members held to - discontinue automatic bank payment of water/sewer bills, and notify relevant customers.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Review of Building Permit application approved by the P & Z Commission at the 11/16/15 meeting (Jay Woodyard - 40x60 building - #`15-5), resulting in motion, second, vote (Neumann, Mewes; 3-0 affirmative) to approve. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. Mayor Meyer appointed Fred Laber to the seat on the P & Z panel vacated by Larry Davis.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues in regard to debris at a demolition site. Employee Pike agreed to contact an individual in regard to a clean-up issue - general clean-up, relocation of vehicles. Mayor Meyer requested that City attorney Carothers be contacted for a “update on district court action/ controlled burn site.”
NEXT AGENDA:
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates
MFA/MFO
Workup for One & Six Year Plan
Zito Contract Renewal (?)
Resolution to Adopt New Hazard Mitigation Plan (as necessary)
Planning and Zoning
Clean-Up
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM -Neumann. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved Dec. 1, 2015.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 17, 2015, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, John Berry
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote to approve as sent the November 3, 2015 Regular meeting minutes: Neumann, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative.
After review: Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank-Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $337.94; Salaries - $1,697.08; Black Hills Energy - $24.81; One-Call Concepts - $4.05; Postmaster - $168.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $84.49; Wymore Lumber - $82.09; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,453.46.
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN/RESOLUTION: No information yet received.
DIRECT-BANK PAYMENT UTILITY ACCOUNT INFORMATION:
Situation: Upgrade at Security First Bank.
Problem: City Windows XP operating system not compatible with Security First program.
Options: 1. Manual entry at bank with $2.00 charge per customer per event. 2. Discontinue automatic withdrawal option (13 customers) by City(each customer might pursue individual automatic bank payment) and mail out bills with rest of customer base.
Comments: Mayor Meyer indicated he did not like to see “the City going backward while the rest of the world is moving ahead.” Council member Neumann expressed reluctance to seek system upgrade in a low-count, cost-increase situation.
Decision: Consensus among members held to - discontinue automatic bank payment of water/sewer bills, and notify relevant customers.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Review of Building Permit application approved by the P & Z Commission at the 11/16/15 meeting (Jay Woodyard - 40x60 building - #`15-5), resulting in motion, second, vote (Neumann, Mewes; 3-0 affirmative) to approve. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. Mayor Meyer appointed Fred Laber to the seat on the P & Z panel vacated by Larry Davis.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues in regard to debris at a demolition site. Employee Pike agreed to contact an individual in regard to a clean-up issue - general clean-up, relocation of vehicles. Mayor Meyer requested that City attorney Carothers be contacted for a “update on district court action/ controlled burn site.”
NEXT AGENDA:
Annual Appointments(including Committees, Designations(as Council President, Secondary), Assignments, Personnel Updates
MFA/MFO
Workup for One & Six Year Plan
Zito Contract Renewal (?)
Resolution to Adopt New Hazard Mitigation Plan (as necessary)
Planning and Zoning
Clean-Up
Motion to adjourn: 8:03 PM -Neumann. No objection.
The minutes of the Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved Dec. 1, 2015.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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