March 21, 2017
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 21, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton 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 hearings/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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the March 7, 2017 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $279.06; Salaries - $1,821.23, Black Hills Energy - $37.04; Blobaum & Busboom - (Examination/Financial Reports) - $3,250.00; Constellation Energy - $50.63; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $199.97; Schuster Outdoor RV, Inc. - (Mower) - $8,879.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Westlake Ace Hardware - $161.99; Windstream - $81.13; Wymore Arbor State - $60.75; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14,890.80.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION: (from: SENDD 3/14/17 correspondence): Final Project documents to be submitted to NDED. ---- Acknowledgment of action remaining: Final Status Report - copy to file. Final Wage Compliance Report - copy to file. Final Financial Report: Mayoral signature and date. Copy to grant file, original back to SENDD. Remaining: NDED Monitoring - to be scheduled by NDED at a future date.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: No new applications. Two names were noted for potential membership in the Commission -- Steve Mathews (by Reedy), Tim Brown (by Neumann). Council member Reedy will contact them to determine interest.
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER-ACCESSORY(PURCHASE)CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE & SALVAGE :
as might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.:
1.) The mower (Schusters - Beatrice) has been ordered (and included in meeting claims). It was noted (Reedy/Pike) that a trash bag and bolster seat have been ordered, and a FREE sun shade was given.
2.) Sweepers were discussed by all members. Carmichael noted that nothing was available “close by.” Reedy brought up two which were believed to be from a construction company - that are available in the Kansas City area, and that transportation charge to the City was anticipated to be $3.5 per loaded mile. Neumann called for consideration based on unit “miles in use.” Meyer expressed reluctance to consider one of them, due to “nothing being known” about the brand name (Swaize?) Meyer also wondered, “why construction company didn‘t trade them off, if they were still good units.” Pike said he knew of nothing good on the market at this time, but that he could make a call about those located by Reedy. Mewes told of hesitance to consider the purchase of anything in the $18,000 range (one available unit), since sweeper is used, “4-5 days a year only.” Carmichael agreed that $18,000 was “too high.” Meyer asked if Mike checked with a service provider about sweeping for the City, and Pike indicated he had not yet got in touch with an option in Crete. Meyer also suggested that dealers could be contacted to determine fair market value.
CLEAN-UP: No new information on a pending issue.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM AUDIT UPDATE
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER-ACCESSORY(PURCHASE)CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE & SALVAGE :
as might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.
BASKETBALL HOOP (per request: Connie Mewes)
PARK SIDEWALK: (per: Carmichael - (which may include Gilmore Plans/Drawings w/ handicap accessible considerations, south side
sidewalk treatment, full sidewalk treatment, and possibly grant options
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:02 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 4. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
March 7, 2017
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 7, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Darcy Rownd
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 hearings/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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 21, 2017 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,912.29; Salaries - $2,971.34; Arbor Ink - $198.88; Crete Ace Hardware - $72.47; Gilmore & Associates - (One/Six) - $364.00; Municipal Supply - $109.72; Norris Public Power - $1,333.93; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $258.95; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb) - $47.50; Postmaster - $264.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $96.01; Tractor Supply - $235.96; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $45.99; Wymore Oil Company - $152.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,152.02.
RENT-FREE HALL USE (April 7 - Softball Girls Fund Raiser/Darcy Rownd): Darcy Rownd made the request. Discussion was followed by motion, second and vote (Mewes, Neumann; 4-0 affirmative) to approve rent-free use of City Hall for Softball Fund Raiser on April 7th, 2017.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION: No new information.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: No new applications. No recommendations for new members.
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/PURCHASE OPTIONS: SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.: Council member Reedy circulated several estimates he had requested from local suppliers for new mower prices, and discussion of units followed. Agreement was reached for further consideration of the Schuster Outdoor & RV Inc. Estimate for a Lazer Z E-Series 72” Mower (with cr/for: Kawasaki FX75V V-Twin), leaving a price of $8,879.00. Based on understanding of there being no need to “advertise for bids” for purchases not exceeding $10,000 (and based on the stipulation of agreement from Attorney Carothers who will be contacted for certainty of action) a motion was made by Mewes, rescinded, then restated, to accept/approve the Schusters Outdoor & RV Inc. Estimate to purchase the unit. The motion was followed by a second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote of approval. Accessory options will be review at the next Regular meeting, and, as approved, purchased separately.
Further equipment considerations: Council member Reedy stated that it is important “to get something done” on equipment needs. Carmichael recommended closure - “one thing at a time.” Since considerations for a mower have been decided, discussion turned to sweeper options. Employee Pike reported an undesirable situation of dirt build up on roads, which he described as presenting - “a sandpaper effect damaging to hard surfaces.” He indicated that he knew of a service provider in Crete he could contact to determine cost effectiveness and feasibility of an outside service provider for the community (for Memorial Day) while members determine the need and availability of sweeper purchase options. Members (Reedy, Carmichael) indicated their continued activity in checking out sweeper availability at such sites as Craig’s List and Purple Wave. The possibility of forming a committee to travel to check out promising options was discussed, but not firmed at this time. The tar kettle was discussed, with the one purchased from the County taken out of service, with accessories (as blink light) to be removed, and processes to be cleared with Attorney Carothers to initiate the salvage process of the unit originally purchased by the City for $50. The older unit was brought back into service, and is being used with definite attention to safety factors. Replacement is highly recommended, and will be addressed again at the next Regular meeting.
CLEAN-UP: No new issues.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER-ACCESSORY(PURCHASE)CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE & SALVAGE :
as might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 21. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 7, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Darcy Rownd
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 hearings/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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 21, 2017 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,912.29; Salaries - $2,971.34; Arbor Ink - $198.88; Crete Ace Hardware - $72.47; Gilmore & Associates - (One/Six) - $364.00; Municipal Supply - $109.72; Norris Public Power - $1,333.93; NE Dept. of Rev (501N) - $258.95; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb) - $47.50; Postmaster - $264.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $96.01; Tractor Supply - $235.96; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $45.99; Wymore Oil Company - $152.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,152.02.
RENT-FREE HALL USE (April 7 - Softball Girls Fund Raiser/Darcy Rownd): Darcy Rownd made the request. Discussion was followed by motion, second and vote (Mewes, Neumann; 4-0 affirmative) to approve rent-free use of City Hall for Softball Fund Raiser on April 7th, 2017.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION: No new information.
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP: No new applications. No recommendations for new members.
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/PURCHASE OPTIONS: SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.: Council member Reedy circulated several estimates he had requested from local suppliers for new mower prices, and discussion of units followed. Agreement was reached for further consideration of the Schuster Outdoor & RV Inc. Estimate for a Lazer Z E-Series 72” Mower (with cr/for: Kawasaki FX75V V-Twin), leaving a price of $8,879.00. Based on understanding of there being no need to “advertise for bids” for purchases not exceeding $10,000 (and based on the stipulation of agreement from Attorney Carothers who will be contacted for certainty of action) a motion was made by Mewes, rescinded, then restated, to accept/approve the Schusters Outdoor & RV Inc. Estimate to purchase the unit. The motion was followed by a second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote of approval. Accessory options will be review at the next Regular meeting, and, as approved, purchased separately.
Further equipment considerations: Council member Reedy stated that it is important “to get something done” on equipment needs. Carmichael recommended closure - “one thing at a time.” Since considerations for a mower have been decided, discussion turned to sweeper options. Employee Pike reported an undesirable situation of dirt build up on roads, which he described as presenting - “a sandpaper effect damaging to hard surfaces.” He indicated that he knew of a service provider in Crete he could contact to determine cost effectiveness and feasibility of an outside service provider for the community (for Memorial Day) while members determine the need and availability of sweeper purchase options. Members (Reedy, Carmichael) indicated their continued activity in checking out sweeper availability at such sites as Craig’s List and Purple Wave. The possibility of forming a committee to travel to check out promising options was discussed, but not firmed at this time. The tar kettle was discussed, with the one purchased from the County taken out of service, with accessories (as blink light) to be removed, and processes to be cleared with Attorney Carothers to initiate the salvage process of the unit originally purchased by the City for $50. The older unit was brought back into service, and is being used with definite attention to safety factors. Replacement is highly recommended, and will be addressed again at the next Regular meeting.
CLEAN-UP: No new issues.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER-ACCESSORY(PURCHASE)CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS/OUTSIDE SERVICES/PURCHASE & SALVAGE :
as might include - SWEEPER, BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, ETC.
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 8:40 PM - Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 21. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, March 6, 2017
February 21, 2017
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 21, 2017,in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Chris Peterson, 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 hearings/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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 7, 2017 Regular meeting AND Public Hearing for the One and Six Year Plan AND Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance # 455.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $297.25; Salaries $1,825.15; Black Hills Energy - $48.94; Constellation Energy - $98.14; Crete Ace Hardware - $104.97; Morris Used Cars - $239.65; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $76.24; Wymore Arbor State - $125.05; Wymore Oil Company - $65.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,950.39 (&) from the Blue Springs Keno Lottery Account to the Blue Springs Keno Fund in the General Checking Account (Annual Fund Transfer) - $42,745.85.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION: No information to discuss.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No applications to discuss. No candidates for Planning & Zoning membership discussed. Mayor Meyer will review what was described by Connie Mewes as a “driveway barrier being erected, using pallets.”
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): No new information to discuss. Removed from agenda until such time as need arises to revisit issues. Mayor Meyer will make inquiries regarding a potential dangerous dog “put down.”
EQUIPMENT: BACKHOE PURCHASE: Chris Peterson gave an overview of a used backhoe soon available for purchase/replacement of City’s 30-yr old backhoe with 10,000 hrs: Initial specs: $18,900; fr City of Beatrice; primary operator - Lineweber; 6,000 hrs. Council member Mewes stated that he felt the City was more in need of a mower at this time. Council member Carmichael said he did not believe the City would be gaining enough hours with this unit to justify purchase. Further elements of discussion supported negative decision now, but time remains for further consideration.
CLEAN-UP, including DESIGNATION OF CLEAN-UP DAY: Determination was made to hold Spring Clean-Up Day on April 19th, with notification by “flyer” designated to community members and service providers -- 2-3 weeks before the scheduled event.
Other:
Mayor Meyer asked about operational status of crack-sealing equipment. Pike responded that the kettle heated for two days without material reaching required fluidity. Heating oil and tubing issues were considered in the problem-solving process, with operational safety recognized by all as a primary concern. Plans are to get the old machine out and use it.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS: BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, SWEEPER, ETC.
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 7. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Blue Springs Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on February 21, 2017,in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes, Chris Peterson, 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 hearings/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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the February 7, 2017 Regular meeting AND Public Hearing for the One and Six Year Plan AND Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance # 455.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - NE Dept. of Revenue (#10) - $297.25; Salaries $1,825.15; Black Hills Energy - $48.94; Constellation Energy - $98.14; Crete Ace Hardware - $104.97; Morris Used Cars - $239.65; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $76.24; Wymore Arbor State - $125.05; Wymore Oil Company - $65.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $2,950.39 (&) from the Blue Springs Keno Lottery Account to the Blue Springs Keno Fund in the General Checking Account (Annual Fund Transfer) - $42,745.85.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION: No information to discuss.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No applications to discuss. No candidates for Planning & Zoning membership discussed. Mayor Meyer will review what was described by Connie Mewes as a “driveway barrier being erected, using pallets.”
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): No new information to discuss. Removed from agenda until such time as need arises to revisit issues. Mayor Meyer will make inquiries regarding a potential dangerous dog “put down.”
EQUIPMENT: BACKHOE PURCHASE: Chris Peterson gave an overview of a used backhoe soon available for purchase/replacement of City’s 30-yr old backhoe with 10,000 hrs: Initial specs: $18,900; fr City of Beatrice; primary operator - Lineweber; 6,000 hrs. Council member Mewes stated that he felt the City was more in need of a mower at this time. Council member Carmichael said he did not believe the City would be gaining enough hours with this unit to justify purchase. Further elements of discussion supported negative decision now, but time remains for further consideration.
CLEAN-UP, including DESIGNATION OF CLEAN-UP DAY: Determination was made to hold Spring Clean-Up Day on April 19th, with notification by “flyer” designated to community members and service providers -- 2-3 weeks before the scheduled event.
Other:
Mayor Meyer asked about operational status of crack-sealing equipment. Pike responded that the kettle heated for two days without material reaching required fluidity. Heating oil and tubing issues were considered in the problem-solving process, with operational safety recognized by all as a primary concern. Plans are to get the old machine out and use it.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE NEW MEMBERSHIP
EQUIPMENT: WHICH MAY INCLUDE MOWER CONSIDERATIONS,
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS: BACKHOE, TAR KETTLE, SWEEPER, ETC.
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM - Neumann - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 7. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, February 9, 2017
February 7, 2017
The joint meeting of the Blue Springs City Council Public Hearing for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance # 455 and the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance # 455, the Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan, and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on February 7, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Planning & Zoning Commission members Bob Allen, Connie Mewes and Fred Laber, and Tim Brown
Notice of the meeting/hearings 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 hearings/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 (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the January 17, 2017 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,629.39; Salaries - $3,805.17; Constellation Energy - $163.57; Dale Fletcher - (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $17.70; NDEQ - (Exempt Status for Non-Discharging Lagoon Systems) - $100.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - (501N) - $206.07; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water Association - (Membership) - $125.00; Norris Public Power - $1,377.44; Office Depot - $590.15; One-Call Concepts - $1.14; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00 (&) - (Postage Reimb. - $22.95; ; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $162.50; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $173.57; Wymore Oil Co. - $78.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8.714.65 .
PUBLIC HEARING OF 1 & 6 YEAR PLANS - 7:30 PM
Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the Public Hearing, which was made by Reedy, seconded by Neumann, 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 other topics being discussed, the results of which are documented below (and officially addressed after close of Public Hearing).
At 7:40PM, a motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes, 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, to adopt Resolution 2017-1. 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, 2017, 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 7, 2017, in accordance with the “Notice of Public Hearing,” a certified copy of such notice is attached, and WHEREAS, There were no objections filed or amendments made to the one and six year plan on file with the City Clerk and as presented at the hearing now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council does hereby approve said one and six year plan as filed with the City Clerk, a copy of which is attached hereto, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor of the City is authorized to sign this resolution on behalf of the City Council and the City Council hereby approves the proposed one and six year plan... Adopted this 7th day of February 2017. The second was made by Neumann, and the vote was taken: (Council member - Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy-- Yes ) to approve and adopt Resolution 2017-1, and therefore the One & Six Year Plan.
At 7:48 PM Mayor Meyer called for motion (Council member Reedy), second (Council member Neumann), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to open the joint City Council Public Hearing and Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing for Consideration of Zoning Regulations- Ordinance # 455, and discussion followed, which included recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission (Allen - Yes; Laber - Yes, Mewes - Yes, but reluctantly) for Council approval; as well as the secondary issue of impact of ordinance under review on an already set storage container in the municipality (initiated by Mayor Meyer). Attorney Carothers advised that a letter has been drafted to that property owner to request removal - based on violation existing prior to the drafting and consideration of Ordinance # 455.
The Public Hearing for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance # 455 was closed. (Motion: Mewes, second, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative vote).
A motion (by Neumann), second (by Carmichael), and a 4-0 affirmative vote suspended the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 455. A motion was made by Council member Reedy to approve Ordinance # 455. Ordinance # 455 was read. The second for the motion was made by Neumann, and the vote was 4-0 affirmative to accept/approve Ordinance # 455. The ordinance is available for Public review at the City office, and will also be posted on the City website.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Request for CDBG Project Funds for Project Activities, and which was necessitated to correct clerical error (SENDD - Excel Ledger - DD # 6) and which changed the previously calculated Drawdown amount of $66,627.05 (per e-memo from Judi Meyer 1/24/17) to $71,860.10 - “in favor of Blue Springs.”
PLANNING AND ZONING: Nothing beyond Ordinance # 455 considerations.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): No new information.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): Information regarding a backhoe (Available from: Beatrice Water Department ---- 555E, S/N - 31005789, Model year 1997, 4X4 cab and heat, 6200 hours, extenda hoe, hand tool hydraulic circuitry - $18,900.00 - Quote # 21 - 2/2/19 -- Decision requested by 4/1/17). Further described as mechanically very sound. Will be considered (to be priory inspected by employee Pike/members) at the February 21, 2017 Regular meeting.
ANNUAL REVIEW/TRANSFER OF FUNDS -- KENO PROCEEDS/LOTTERY ACCOUNT (Recommended Keno Funds Remaining balance: $15,000). Balance on December 2016 (most recent) City Treasurer report was: $57,745.85, leaving a potential transfer amount of $ 42,745.85. Transfer of that amount was approved by motion by Reedy, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues (Attorney Carothers) for transfer of ownership of one property on the clean up list, and subsequent anticipated closure of issue. Mayor Meyer asked that members consider the timeline for Spring Clean-up day (which is usually the 3rd week in April).
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION.
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT:BACKHOE PURCHASE
CLEAN-UP, including DESIGNATION OF CLEAN-UP DAY
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting and Ordinance # 455 Public Hearing, and One & Six Year Plan Public Hearing were read and approved February 21. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session/Public Hearings Ord. #455, and the One & Six Year Plan)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session/Public Hearing Ord. #455, and the One & Six Year Plan)
The joint meeting of the Blue Springs City Council Public Hearing for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance # 455 and the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance # 455, the Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan, and the Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on February 7, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Planning & Zoning Commission members Bob Allen, Connie Mewes and Fred Laber, and Tim Brown
Notice of the meeting/hearings 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 hearings/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 (Reedy, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the January 17, 2017 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Reedy, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,629.39; Salaries - $3,805.17; Constellation Energy - $163.57; Dale Fletcher - (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $17.70; NDEQ - (Exempt Status for Non-Discharging Lagoon Systems) - $100.00; NE Dept. of Revenue - (501N) - $206.07; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water Association - (Membership) - $125.00; Norris Public Power - $1,377.44; Office Depot - $590.15; One-Call Concepts - $1.14; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00 (&) - (Postage Reimb. - $22.95; ; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $162.50; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $173.57; Wymore Oil Co. - $78.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8.714.65 .
PUBLIC HEARING OF 1 & 6 YEAR PLANS - 7:30 PM
Mayor Meyer called for a motion to open the Public Hearing, which was made by Reedy, seconded by Neumann, 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 other topics being discussed, the results of which are documented below (and officially addressed after close of Public Hearing).
At 7:40PM, a motion by Council member Reedy, second by Mewes, 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, to adopt Resolution 2017-1. 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, 2017, 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 7, 2017, in accordance with the “Notice of Public Hearing,” a certified copy of such notice is attached, and WHEREAS, There were no objections filed or amendments made to the one and six year plan on file with the City Clerk and as presented at the hearing now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council does hereby approve said one and six year plan as filed with the City Clerk, a copy of which is attached hereto, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor of the City is authorized to sign this resolution on behalf of the City Council and the City Council hereby approves the proposed one and six year plan... Adopted this 7th day of February 2017. The second was made by Neumann, and the vote was taken: (Council member - Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann - Yes; Reedy-- Yes ) to approve and adopt Resolution 2017-1, and therefore the One & Six Year Plan.
At 7:48 PM Mayor Meyer called for motion (Council member Reedy), second (Council member Neumann), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to open the joint City Council Public Hearing and Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing for Consideration of Zoning Regulations- Ordinance # 455, and discussion followed, which included recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission (Allen - Yes; Laber - Yes, Mewes - Yes, but reluctantly) for Council approval; as well as the secondary issue of impact of ordinance under review on an already set storage container in the municipality (initiated by Mayor Meyer). Attorney Carothers advised that a letter has been drafted to that property owner to request removal - based on violation existing prior to the drafting and consideration of Ordinance # 455.
The Public Hearing for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance # 455 was closed. (Motion: Mewes, second, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative vote).
A motion (by Neumann), second (by Carmichael), and a 4-0 affirmative vote suspended the rule of three readings for Ordinance # 455. A motion was made by Council member Reedy to approve Ordinance # 455. Ordinance # 455 was read. The second for the motion was made by Neumann, and the vote was 4-0 affirmative to accept/approve Ordinance # 455. The ordinance is available for Public review at the City office, and will also be posted on the City website.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Request for CDBG Project Funds for Project Activities, and which was necessitated to correct clerical error (SENDD - Excel Ledger - DD # 6) and which changed the previously calculated Drawdown amount of $66,627.05 (per e-memo from Judi Meyer 1/24/17) to $71,860.10 - “in favor of Blue Springs.”
PLANNING AND ZONING: Nothing beyond Ordinance # 455 considerations.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): No new information.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): Information regarding a backhoe (Available from: Beatrice Water Department ---- 555E, S/N - 31005789, Model year 1997, 4X4 cab and heat, 6200 hours, extenda hoe, hand tool hydraulic circuitry - $18,900.00 - Quote # 21 - 2/2/19 -- Decision requested by 4/1/17). Further described as mechanically very sound. Will be considered (to be priory inspected by employee Pike/members) at the February 21, 2017 Regular meeting.
ANNUAL REVIEW/TRANSFER OF FUNDS -- KENO PROCEEDS/LOTTERY ACCOUNT (Recommended Keno Funds Remaining balance: $15,000). Balance on December 2016 (most recent) City Treasurer report was: $57,745.85, leaving a potential transfer amount of $ 42,745.85. Transfer of that amount was approved by motion by Reedy, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues (Attorney Carothers) for transfer of ownership of one property on the clean up list, and subsequent anticipated closure of issue. Mayor Meyer asked that members consider the timeline for Spring Clean-up day (which is usually the 3rd week in April).
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: PROGRAM CLOSE INFORMATION.
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT:BACKHOE PURCHASE
CLEAN-UP, including DESIGNATION OF CLEAN-UP DAY
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM -Mewes - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting and Ordinance # 455 Public Hearing, and One & Six Year Plan Public Hearing were read and approved February 21. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session/Public Hearings Ord. #455, and the One & Six Year Plan)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session/Public Hearing Ord. #455, and the One & Six Year Plan)
Friday, January 20, 2017
January 3, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 3, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the December 20, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct -Internal Revenue (941) - $2,412.07; Salaries $2,920.94; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $271.80; Constellation Energy - $40.63; Gilmore & Associates - $216.00; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $263.99; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Norris Public Power - $1,338.74; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $252.55; Spilker Electric - $149.88; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $76.50; TOTAL CLAIMS $8,028.10.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: No activity.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Advisement by Attorney Carothers: Nuisance violation (clean-up) not an acceptable stipulation for disapproval of an application for a building permit, except in such case as directly linked to workmanship or materials of the building project itself. Connie Mewes (P&Z member) expressed concern regarding various non-compliance situations. Advisement of Attorney: Since no official Building Code is in place, restrictions (aside from set-back, and measures of “cease and desist” of construction prior to application approval) though advisable, are not fully enforceable. Primary corollary of Municipal building permits - to get property improvements on County tax records.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): City Attorney to share latest dog incident report (upon receipt from Gus) with Mayor and Council.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): No relevant issues.
CLEAN-UP: Attorney Carothers to check on property transfer for the only issue on the clean-up list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY):
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:53 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 17, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 3, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the December 20, 2016 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct -Internal Revenue (941) - $2,412.07; Salaries $2,920.94; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $271.80; Constellation Energy - $40.63; Gilmore & Associates - $216.00; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $263.99; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Norris Public Power - $1,338.74; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $252.55; Spilker Electric - $149.88; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Oil Company - $76.50; TOTAL CLAIMS $8,028.10.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: No activity.
PLANNING AND ZONING: Advisement by Attorney Carothers: Nuisance violation (clean-up) not an acceptable stipulation for disapproval of an application for a building permit, except in such case as directly linked to workmanship or materials of the building project itself. Connie Mewes (P&Z member) expressed concern regarding various non-compliance situations. Advisement of Attorney: Since no official Building Code is in place, restrictions (aside from set-back, and measures of “cease and desist” of construction prior to application approval) though advisable, are not fully enforceable. Primary corollary of Municipal building permits - to get property improvements on County tax records.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): City Attorney to share latest dog incident report (upon receipt from Gus) with Mayor and Council.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): No relevant issues.
CLEAN-UP: Attorney Carothers to check on property transfer for the only issue on the clean-up list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY):
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:53 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 17, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, January 19, 2017
January 17, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 17, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the January 3, 2017 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. Of Revenue (#10) - $221.58; Salaries - $2,194.49; Barco Municipal Products - $78.36; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency (Annual Fee) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $25.20; Black Hills Energy - $64.45; City of Blue Springs Street Project (DD 12) - $42,592.72; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (51C) - $2,195.00; NE UC Fund - $27.41; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.75; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,105.20; Windstream - $83.56; Wymore Arbor State - $212.63; Wymore, City of - (Tower/Individual/
Hydrants) - $2,431.57; Wymore Lumber - $54.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 52,834.54; (and) from City of Blue Springs Street Project Checking Account (CDBG) - Gilmore & Associates (DD/12 - Invoice 36225) - $5,4l9.88, and Pavers, Inc. (DD 12 - Final - Invoice # 3) - $181,003.95 for a total of $181, 553.83.
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Public Hearing scheduling determined for the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance #455: February 7, 2017, 7:00 PM, Blue Springs City Hall. Subsequent discussion included (from suggestion by Mayor Meyer) : Letter of notification for a separate issue - from Attorney Carothers to be sent to owner for removal of a storage container on a commercially zoned vacant lot, and not qualifying as an accessory building.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Request for CDBG Project Funds for Project Activities -- DD # 12. - $66,627.05. (See Claims information above for particulars.)
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Carroll Morehead back porch. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Larry Izer for a pole building. Both applications were previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applicants will be notified of approval and fees.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): No new information.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): Mayor Meyer told Employee Pike to go ahead and purchase lights as needed for line work, etc. (by authority of general maintenance requirement), and Council member Reedy agreed to assist in the search for items.
CLEAN-UP: Attorney Carothers to check on property transfer for the only issue on the clean-up list.
NEXT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING OF 1 & 6 YEAR PLANS - 7:30 PM (One Hour)
Followed by:
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY):
ANNUAL REVIEW/TRANSFER OF FUNDS -- KENO PROCEEDS/LOTTERY ACCOUNT
(Recommended Keno Funds Remaining balance: $15,000)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 7, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 17, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the January 3, 2017 Regular meeting minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. Of Revenue (#10) - $221.58; Salaries - $2,194.49; Barco Municipal Products - $78.36; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency (Annual Fee) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $25.20; Black Hills Energy - $64.45; City of Blue Springs Street Project (DD 12) - $42,592.72; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming (51C) - $2,195.00; NE UC Fund - $27.41; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $3.75; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,105.20; Windstream - $83.56; Wymore Arbor State - $212.63; Wymore, City of - (Tower/Individual/
Hydrants) - $2,431.57; Wymore Lumber - $54.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 52,834.54; (and) from City of Blue Springs Street Project Checking Account (CDBG) - Gilmore & Associates (DD/12 - Invoice 36225) - $5,4l9.88, and Pavers, Inc. (DD 12 - Final - Invoice # 3) - $181,003.95 for a total of $181, 553.83.
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Public Hearing scheduling determined for the Planning & Zoning Commission for consideration of Zoning Regulation Ordinance #455: February 7, 2017, 7:00 PM, Blue Springs City Hall. Subsequent discussion included (from suggestion by Mayor Meyer) : Letter of notification for a separate issue - from Attorney Carothers to be sent to owner for removal of a storage container on a commercially zoned vacant lot, and not qualifying as an accessory building.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgment of Mayoral signature on Request for CDBG Project Funds for Project Activities -- DD # 12. - $66,627.05. (See Claims information above for particulars.)
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Carroll Morehead back porch. Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve Building Permit Application for Larry Izer for a pole building. Both applications were previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applicants will be notified of approval and fees.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): No new information.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): Mayor Meyer told Employee Pike to go ahead and purchase lights as needed for line work, etc. (by authority of general maintenance requirement), and Council member Reedy agreed to assist in the search for items.
CLEAN-UP: Attorney Carothers to check on property transfer for the only issue on the clean-up list.
NEXT AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING OF 1 & 6 YEAR PLANS - 7:30 PM (One Hour)
Followed by:
ORDINANCE # 455/ STORAGE CONTAINERS/ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY):
ANNUAL REVIEW/TRANSFER OF FUNDS -- KENO PROCEEDS/LOTTERY ACCOUNT
(Recommended Keno Funds Remaining balance: $15,000)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:55 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 7, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, December 22, 2016
December 20, 2016
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 20, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the December 6, 2016 Regular meeting minutes and the December 9th Special Meeting Minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Nebraska Department of Revenue (10) - $281.16; Salaries - $2,010.23; Beatrice Concrete - $132.01; Black Hills Energy - $33.41; Constellation Energy - $5.91; Farmers Cooperative - $8.04: Gage County Clerk - $190.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $22.95; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $795.20; Windstream - $66.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,777.39 (and) from Blue Springs Keno Proceeds Account - $1,386.25 to Blue Springs Keno ( and) from (CDBG) Street Project Account - $5,817.46 to SENDD.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of signatures (Council President Carmichael, in the absence of Mayor Meyer) on the following documentation: Drawdown # 11, Activity 0181 - General Administration Only; Change Orders 2 & 3, and Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 3 (FINAL).
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second (Mewes, Neumann) and vote 4-0 affirmative to approve Building Permit Application for Steve Mathews (fence). The Mathews Building Permit Application was previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. The Morehead application for a back porch was not approved by Planning and Zoning Commission, nor Council. Application consideration was tabled until next Regular meeting.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): Attorney Carothers to be contacted to determine situation status.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: A maintenance schedule was determined. Paperwork will be initiated and provided to the City by Gilmore & Associates -- for a February Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): No new option consideration.
CLEAN-UP: No action taken on only property on the list, pending legal transfer. Attorney Carothers to be contacted for status report on storage container situation.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 3, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 20, 2016, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Employee Milton Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Council President Carmichael called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent the December 6, 2016 Regular meeting minutes and the December 9th Special Meeting Minutes.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follows: Bank Direct - Nebraska Department of Revenue (10) - $281.16; Salaries - $2,010.23; Beatrice Concrete - $132.01; Black Hills Energy - $33.41; Constellation Energy - $5.91; Farmers Cooperative - $8.04: Gage County Clerk - $190.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $22.95; Postmaster - $162.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $795.20; Windstream - $66.48; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,777.39 (and) from Blue Springs Keno Proceeds Account - $1,386.25 to Blue Springs Keno ( and) from (CDBG) Street Project Account - $5,817.46 to SENDD.
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION: Acknowledgement of signatures (Council President Carmichael, in the absence of Mayor Meyer) on the following documentation: Drawdown # 11, Activity 0181 - General Administration Only; Change Orders 2 & 3, and Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 3 (FINAL).
PLANNING AND ZONING: Motion, second (Mewes, Neumann) and vote 4-0 affirmative to approve Building Permit Application for Steve Mathews (fence). The Mathews Building Permit Application was previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. The Morehead application for a back porch was not approved by Planning and Zoning Commission, nor Council. Application consideration was tabled until next Regular meeting.
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY): Attorney Carothers to be contacted to determine situation status.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP OF ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: A maintenance schedule was determined. Paperwork will be initiated and provided to the City by Gilmore & Associates -- for a February Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan.
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY): No new option consideration.
CLEAN-UP: No action taken on only property on the list, pending legal transfer. Attorney Carothers to be contacted for status report on storage container situation.
NEXT AGENDA:
CDBG PROJECT # 15 PW-015: ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
DANGEROUS DOGS (FOLLOW-UP AS NECESSARY)
EQUIPMENT (AS NECESSARY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: 7:50 PM -Reedy - No objection.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 3, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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