January 2, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 2, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Pike, Connie Mewes
Notice of the meeting/hearing was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened hearing/meeting was open to public attendance.
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order and roll call was taken.
Motion, second and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the December 19, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,049.79; Salaries $3,255.08; Arbor Ink - $188.40; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $193.56; Nebraska Environmental Products- $238.07; Norris Public Power - $1,321.94; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $316.06; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Individual/Tower/Hydrant) - $2,26l.08; TOTAL CLAIMS $9,908.98.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new information.
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: No new information.
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES): Employee Pike shared plans for Spring - “to pick a couple of workers, rent a jack hammer, and make necessary repairs.” Council member Carmichael expressed desire to determine liability, and evaluate situation with engineer.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR EMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES: Council member Carmichael provided base information regarding potential acquisition of other Broad Street property, and expressed his intent to follow-up after allowing time for the property owner to evaluate options.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES)
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR EMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES and CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE SICK BENEFITS (REVIEW/UPDATE)
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 16, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Thursday, December 21, 2017
December 19, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 19, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: 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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the December 5, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $231.50; Salaries - $1,848.38; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency - $1,489.50; Black Hills Energy - $39.49; Constellation Energy - $20.33; Danko Emergency Equipment - $101.33; Farmers Cooperative - $4.46; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $23.75; Katherine Roche (Reimb. Software W-2/3) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Windstream - $86.12; Wymore Arbor State - $148.84; Wymore Super Foods (Employee Holiday Gift Certificates) - $200.00 TOTAL CLAIMS $ 4,327.70.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: (REMAINING ASPECTS):
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Motion, second, vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) for increase to $12.25 per hour with Overtime approval over 8 hrs per day for Milford Woutzke and 1.5% increase straight across the board for remaining employees, which is denoted specifically below.
BS STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$20.71 hourly wage.
Continuance of current policy regarding insurance.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $ 871.39 -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 -$12.25 Hourly wage, with approval for overtime pay for days when over 8 hours are worked.
Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee, $10.05 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
MFA/MFO -(City of Beatrice Check -#31910 - $919.17) Consensus of members was to hold funds in Fire Fund of City General Checking account for disposition for hydrant purchases/Fire Department needs as specifically requested.
DESIGNATION OF HEARING DATE FOR ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: Consensus of members was to set the Public Hearing for 7:30 PM on February 6, 2018.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: Pending result of contractor inspection.
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES): Pending consultation and on-site examination of conditions by John Berry of Gilmore and Milton Pike/Milford Woutzke in the next few days, wherein discussion will be expanded to include other maintenance issues currently under review.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, IF ANY REMAINING ASPECTS: No outstanding issues, which resulted in temporary removal of topic from agenda (with return anticipated in late March/early April.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES: No properties were specifically targeted.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES)
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:57 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 2, 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 19, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: 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 (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the December 5, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $231.50; Salaries - $1,848.38; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency - $1,489.50; Black Hills Energy - $39.49; Constellation Energy - $20.33; Danko Emergency Equipment - $101.33; Farmers Cooperative - $4.46; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $23.75; Katherine Roche (Reimb. Software W-2/3) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Windstream - $86.12; Wymore Arbor State - $148.84; Wymore Super Foods (Employee Holiday Gift Certificates) - $200.00 TOTAL CLAIMS $ 4,327.70.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: (REMAINING ASPECTS):
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Motion, second, vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) for increase to $12.25 per hour with Overtime approval over 8 hrs per day for Milford Woutzke and 1.5% increase straight across the board for remaining employees, which is denoted specifically below.
BS STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$20.71 hourly wage.
Continuance of current policy regarding insurance.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
48 HOURS REMAINING in previously-designated sick leave bank
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $ 871.39 -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 -$12.25 Hourly wage, with approval for overtime pay for days when over 8 hours are worked.
Paid Holidays: : (10) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Linda Hohensee, $10.05 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
MFA/MFO -(City of Beatrice Check -#31910 - $919.17) Consensus of members was to hold funds in Fire Fund of City General Checking account for disposition for hydrant purchases/Fire Department needs as specifically requested.
DESIGNATION OF HEARING DATE FOR ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: Consensus of members was to set the Public Hearing for 7:30 PM on February 6, 2018.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: Pending result of contractor inspection.
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES): Pending consultation and on-site examination of conditions by John Berry of Gilmore and Milton Pike/Milford Woutzke in the next few days, wherein discussion will be expanded to include other maintenance issues currently under review.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, IF ANY REMAINING ASPECTS: No outstanding issues, which resulted in temporary removal of topic from agenda (with return anticipated in late March/early April.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES: No properties were specifically targeted.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES)
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:57 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 2, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, December 7, 2017
December 5, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 5, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: 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 minutes for the November 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) - $2,016.24; Bank Direct - Security First Bank (Safety Deposit Box Rent) - $35.00; Tillotson Enterprises (Roof Repair - 13866-12402 Down Payment - $12,498.00 per previous approval at 11/21 Regular Meeting: Payroll -$5,90l.61; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N - Nov.) - $279.87; Norris Public Power - $1,268.52; One-Call Concepts - $1.14; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $182.01; Willet & Carothers - $1,920.28; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $112.74; Wymore Oil - $201.91;TOTAL CLAIMS: $24,668.32.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT. - KEITH GILMORE - 697A, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS:
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Motion, second, vote: Neumann, Mewes, 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.
(Motion, second for ALL the following designations: (Mewes, Neumann, - Vote: Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann- Yes; Reedy - Abstain.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Carmichael
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Neumann
TEMPORARY CLERK: Carothers
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Considerations tabled until next Regular meeting.
MFA/MFO - PER AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS: No information yet available.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP FOR ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: Maintenance schedule only designated.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
TUCK-POINTING ISSUES: Council member Reedy will continue with efforts to arrange contractor’s on site assessment for repairs.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, IF ANY REMAINING ASPECTS: Members reviewed information provided by Carothers (and that is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review) that outlines the advancement of acquisition procedure. Further, Council member Carmichael will continue effort to acquire ownership information about a second property under consideration and review.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES: Members reviewed information provided by Carothers (and that is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review) that outlines the advancement of grant application procedure. In reference to an “Order to Show Cause” situation. Council member Reedy advised of intent to initiate finalization of the transaction “tomorrow.” A copy of the “Order to Show Cause” document is also attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
MFA/MFO - PER AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS
DESIGNATION OF HEARING DATE FOR ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
PLANNING AND ZONING
TUCK-POINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES)
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, IF ANY REMAINING ASPECTS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann; Time: 7:58 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 19, 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 5, 2017, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: 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 minutes for the November 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) - $2,016.24; Bank Direct - Security First Bank (Safety Deposit Box Rent) - $35.00; Tillotson Enterprises (Roof Repair - 13866-12402 Down Payment - $12,498.00 per previous approval at 11/21 Regular Meeting: Payroll -$5,90l.61; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N - Nov.) - $279.87; Norris Public Power - $1,268.52; One-Call Concepts - $1.14; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $182.01; Willet & Carothers - $1,920.28; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $112.74; Wymore Oil - $201.91;TOTAL CLAIMS: $24,668.32.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT. - KEITH GILMORE - 697A, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS:
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Motion, second, vote: Neumann, Mewes, 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.
(Motion, second for ALL the following designations: (Mewes, Neumann, - Vote: Carmichael - Yes; Mewes - Yes; Neumann- Yes; Reedy - Abstain.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Carmichael
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Neumann
TEMPORARY CLERK: Carothers
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: Considerations tabled until next Regular meeting.
MFA/MFO - PER AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS: No information yet available.
PRELIMINARY WORKUP FOR ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: Maintenance schedule only designated.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
TUCK-POINTING ISSUES: Council member Reedy will continue with efforts to arrange contractor’s on site assessment for repairs.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, IF ANY REMAINING ASPECTS: Members reviewed information provided by Carothers (and that is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review) that outlines the advancement of acquisition procedure. Further, Council member Carmichael will continue effort to acquire ownership information about a second property under consideration and review.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES: Members reviewed information provided by Carothers (and that is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review) that outlines the advancement of grant application procedure. In reference to an “Order to Show Cause” situation. Council member Reedy advised of intent to initiate finalization of the transaction “tomorrow.” A copy of the “Order to Show Cause” document is also attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
MFA/MFO - PER AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS
DESIGNATION OF HEARING DATE FOR ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
PLANNING AND ZONING
TUCK-POINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES)
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, IF ANY REMAINING ASPECTS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann; Time: 7:58 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 19, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, November 24, 2017
November 21, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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: City Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Republican candidate for Legislature Joe Murray (introduction and handouts)
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, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the November 7, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (# 10) - $372.22; Salaries - $2,074.84; Black Hills Energy - $30.04; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Office Depot - $445.50; Roehr’s Machinery $44.27; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $76.14; Wymore Arbor State - $212.63; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,325.64.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS/INSURANCE FACTORS: Following discussion, a motion was made by Council member Mewes, seconded by Carmichael, and approved in a 3-0 affirmative vote to accept and authorize Mayoral signature on the Tillotson Enterprises Spray Applications Contract #13866-12402 (attached to the office copy of minutes and available for public review) for Office/Shop/Storage Building- roof repairs in accordance with Everest Systems specifications, and in compliance with down payment requirements. Spring was set for the advertisement for asphalt shingle replacement/repairs on the rest room building, and park shelter.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, REMAINING ASPECTS: Upon receipt of the “signed assignment,” (expected shortly), financial aspect will be completed through payment from attorney and reimbursement by City to set the City in place to initiate action. Discussion regarding acquisition of another property will be initiated by Council member Carmichael, and addressed further at the next Regular meeting.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as: INOPERABLE /UNLICENSED VEHICLES: No vehicles were addressed. City Attorney Carothers advised that all letters except two that will be going out on 11/22, have been mailed for determination of selections for a Thomas Foundation grant application for removal of dilapidated buildings.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT. - KEITH GILMORE - 697A, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
MFA/MFO - PER AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS
PRELIMINARY WORKUP FOR ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN
PLANNING AND ZONING
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE REPAIRS (PLANS, OPTIONS, PROCEDURES)
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, IF ANY REMAINING ASPECTS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT,AND POSSIBLY JUNKED VEHICLE ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Carmichael - Time: 8:03 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 5, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, November 9, 2017
November 7, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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 Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Temps Representative Shelby Temps
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 (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 17, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,673.23; Salaries $3,803.16; Beatrice Concrete (Sand/Gravel) - $593.71; Emily Bussmann (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $100.00; Constellation Energy - $4.07; DHHS- Division of Public Health/Licensure Unit - $115.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $210.56; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,215.74; One-Call Concepts - $8.67; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $23.75; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - Administrative - 0181 - CDBG 15-PW-015) - $7,748.53; Shell - $205.00; Westlake Ace Hardware, Inc. - $10.79; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $123.15; Wymore Oil Co. - $68.13; TOTAL CLAIMS - $16,003.49.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No applications.
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS/INSURANCE FACTORS: The Bob Olson actual cash value estimate, based on the age as
indicated with the building built 1981was provided for review (and is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and therefore available for public review). It was discussed. Mutual preference of roof covering product was shared, however, no official decision for repair contractor was made at this time, pending cost analysis for recommended tuck pointing procedure. Tabled until advised repair procedure study is complete. In the interim period, a contractor will be contacted - to relate City plans for tuck pointing, and to determine acceptance timeline for the estimate.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- INPUT BY SHELBY TEMPS: Shelby Temps introduced many factors which influence efficiency, and he stressed that mandatory garbage and City collection should be kept “as simple as possible” to eliminate any major communication requirements between Temps and the City. Attorney Carothers asked if Temps would be more comfortable with continuing to bill accounts should the City go with mandatory garbage. Shelby indicated that would be his preference, however he realized that it would have restrictive impact on a mandatory program. Council member Neumann stated that most residents are already signed up for garbage pick up, and that some of those remaining might “not be able to afford the service.” She made a motion to remove considerations for mandatory trash pickup from the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mewes. The resulting vote of approval came in a vote of: Carmichael - yes; Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes; Reedy - No.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY (CAROTHERS CORRESPONDENCE): Procedure continues.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES: Attorney Carothers provided copies of proposed Blue Springs Dilapidated Properties list. # 1 noted the definite grant application houses, # 2 noted those for which written correspondence from the attorney will follow to advise of City recommendations for action (repairs/tear-down by owners), or to determine hardship situations which could add properties to the Thomas Grant application tear-down process. # 3 was a record of possible controlled burn locations, and # 4 a record of those taken off the list. The list will be attached to the office copy of the minutes, and therefore available for public review.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING AND ZONING
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS/INSURANCE FACTORS
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, REMAINING ASPECTS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION 0F DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES
Motion to adjourn: By: Carmichael - Time: 8:20 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 21, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
_
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 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 Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Gilmore Representative John Berry, Temps Representative Shelby Temps
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 (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 17, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,673.23; Salaries $3,803.16; Beatrice Concrete (Sand/Gravel) - $593.71; Emily Bussmann (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $100.00; Constellation Energy - $4.07; DHHS- Division of Public Health/Licensure Unit - $115.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $210.56; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,215.74; One-Call Concepts - $8.67; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $23.75; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; SENDD - Administrative - 0181 - CDBG 15-PW-015) - $7,748.53; Shell - $205.00; Westlake Ace Hardware, Inc. - $10.79; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $123.15; Wymore Oil Co. - $68.13; TOTAL CLAIMS - $16,003.49.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No applications.
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS/INSURANCE FACTORS: The Bob Olson actual cash value estimate, based on the age as
indicated with the building built 1981was provided for review (and is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and therefore available for public review). It was discussed. Mutual preference of roof covering product was shared, however, no official decision for repair contractor was made at this time, pending cost analysis for recommended tuck pointing procedure. Tabled until advised repair procedure study is complete. In the interim period, a contractor will be contacted - to relate City plans for tuck pointing, and to determine acceptance timeline for the estimate.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- INPUT BY SHELBY TEMPS: Shelby Temps introduced many factors which influence efficiency, and he stressed that mandatory garbage and City collection should be kept “as simple as possible” to eliminate any major communication requirements between Temps and the City. Attorney Carothers asked if Temps would be more comfortable with continuing to bill accounts should the City go with mandatory garbage. Shelby indicated that would be his preference, however he realized that it would have restrictive impact on a mandatory program. Council member Neumann stated that most residents are already signed up for garbage pick up, and that some of those remaining might “not be able to afford the service.” She made a motion to remove considerations for mandatory trash pickup from the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mewes. The resulting vote of approval came in a vote of: Carmichael - yes; Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes; Reedy - No.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY (CAROTHERS CORRESPONDENCE): Procedure continues.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES: Attorney Carothers provided copies of proposed Blue Springs Dilapidated Properties list. # 1 noted the definite grant application houses, # 2 noted those for which written correspondence from the attorney will follow to advise of City recommendations for action (repairs/tear-down by owners), or to determine hardship situations which could add properties to the Thomas Grant application tear-down process. # 3 was a record of possible controlled burn locations, and # 4 a record of those taken off the list. The list will be attached to the office copy of the minutes, and therefore available for public review.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING AND ZONING
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS/INSURANCE FACTORS
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY, REMAINING ASPECTS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION 0F DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES
Motion to adjourn: By: Carmichael - Time: 8:20 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 21, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
_
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 19, 2017
October 17, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 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 Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Skyline Construction Representative(Dave Manes), Tillotson Enterprises Representatives (Justin Zysset, Dave Workman)
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 minutes for the October 3, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment --NE Dept. Rev (10) - $177.56; Salaries - $1,936.55; Black Hills Energy - $24.70; Municipal Supply - $237.56; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,098.00; NE U. C. Fund - $30.25; One-Call Concepts - $4.92; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $23.75; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $405.27; Windstream - $72.41; Wymore Arbor State - $343.75; Wymore Lumber - $29.90; Wymore Super Foods - $13.54; TOTAL CLAIMS $5,619.16.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: CONTRACTOR PRESENTATIONS: Particulars were given for applications.
(TILLOTSON): 2 proposals --- (1) - Seal all 3 roofs - metal restoration, power wash, kill algae, secure metal, stripe roof, seams and fasteners first - vertical and horizontal, gray-blue acrylic - 2” spun flex, fully bonded- adheres; ridge caps - same but with 5” fabric, caulked then final coat -- with exception - (storage building) - spray foam first, remove loose materials/bond brick together with foam (12 Year warranty) (2) full spray foam to high R factor on full roof (higher cost). Neumann asked if cap could be red-coated to match brick, and it was identified as an option. (12 Year warranty on job) --- With each option, in the event of damage claims (as hail); after repairs by them, warranty would reset to a 12-year warranty. Would not do the picnic shelter or restrooms - since don’t do asphalt repair.
(SKYLINE): Duralast roof system fastened with screws/plates, then heat-bonded fabric. Tuck pointing and replacement of missing brick would be necessary to create a fully enveloped system, 88% reflective rate - so good result on heating/cooling cost. Vents (2) would be installed to address potential roof-moisture issues (15 Year full warranty). Would do picnic shelter and restrooms with asphalt.
Cost for systems was not discussed in detail since it is necessary for the City to receive information from insurance company (damage claim payment) before further analysis and any decision can be made.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- REEDY/results of discussion with SHELBY TEMPS: A motion was made by Council member Mewes to remove considerations for mandatory trash pickup from the agenda. Motion died from lack of second. Council member Reedy made a motion to continue with the evaluation process. The motion was seconded by Council member Neumann, and approved in a vote of: Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes, Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - No. Council member Reedy provided information as available (As: Senior Citizen discounted price based on age 65 years qualification, and option of City waiver for multiple site property owners) Shelby Temps is anticipated to be in attendance at the next Regular meeting on November 7, 2017. Further aspects for continued review were noted (As: (Carothers) - Ordinance with specific factors to be drafted and put on ballot -- (Neumann) - Does it need to be put on ballot? (Carothers) - Council can decide. -- All members and Attorney Carothers expressed concern for how payments (if not full payment of bill) would be applied. Garbage first? Sewer second? Water last? With water to be shut off in non-payment situations.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY: Attorney Carothers provided tax purchase certificates for City acquisition process of one property.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES Several properties for the Thomas Foundation grant application for demolition of dilapidated properties were discussed.. Further review will include on site inspection of properties (Carothers, Reedy, possibly Pike) set for next Wednesday - 5 PM. On another matter, Council member Carmichael asked for review consideration for general clean-up. Determination was made (Meyer) that someone was moving in and were expected to address clean-up issues. Review will follow, with any necessary action to be thereafter applied.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING AND ZONING
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS/INSURANCE FACTORS
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- INPUT BY SHELBY TEMPS
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY (CAROTHERS CORRESPONDENCE)
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy - Time: 8:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 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 October 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 Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Skyline Construction Representative(Dave Manes), Tillotson Enterprises Representatives (Justin Zysset, Dave Workman)
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 minutes for the October 3, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment --NE Dept. Rev (10) - $177.56; Salaries - $1,936.55; Black Hills Energy - $24.70; Municipal Supply - $237.56; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $2,098.00; NE U. C. Fund - $30.25; One-Call Concepts - $4.92; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $23.75; Postmaster - $166.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $405.27; Windstream - $72.41; Wymore Arbor State - $343.75; Wymore Lumber - $29.90; Wymore Super Foods - $13.54; TOTAL CLAIMS $5,619.16.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: CONTRACTOR PRESENTATIONS: Particulars were given for applications.
(TILLOTSON): 2 proposals --- (1) - Seal all 3 roofs - metal restoration, power wash, kill algae, secure metal, stripe roof, seams and fasteners first - vertical and horizontal, gray-blue acrylic - 2” spun flex, fully bonded- adheres; ridge caps - same but with 5” fabric, caulked then final coat -- with exception - (storage building) - spray foam first, remove loose materials/bond brick together with foam (12 Year warranty) (2) full spray foam to high R factor on full roof (higher cost). Neumann asked if cap could be red-coated to match brick, and it was identified as an option. (12 Year warranty on job) --- With each option, in the event of damage claims (as hail); after repairs by them, warranty would reset to a 12-year warranty. Would not do the picnic shelter or restrooms - since don’t do asphalt repair.
(SKYLINE): Duralast roof system fastened with screws/plates, then heat-bonded fabric. Tuck pointing and replacement of missing brick would be necessary to create a fully enveloped system, 88% reflective rate - so good result on heating/cooling cost. Vents (2) would be installed to address potential roof-moisture issues (15 Year full warranty). Would do picnic shelter and restrooms with asphalt.
Cost for systems was not discussed in detail since it is necessary for the City to receive information from insurance company (damage claim payment) before further analysis and any decision can be made.
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- REEDY/results of discussion with SHELBY TEMPS: A motion was made by Council member Mewes to remove considerations for mandatory trash pickup from the agenda. Motion died from lack of second. Council member Reedy made a motion to continue with the evaluation process. The motion was seconded by Council member Neumann, and approved in a vote of: Neumann - Yes; Reedy - Yes, Carmichael - Yes, Mewes - No. Council member Reedy provided information as available (As: Senior Citizen discounted price based on age 65 years qualification, and option of City waiver for multiple site property owners) Shelby Temps is anticipated to be in attendance at the next Regular meeting on November 7, 2017. Further aspects for continued review were noted (As: (Carothers) - Ordinance with specific factors to be drafted and put on ballot -- (Neumann) - Does it need to be put on ballot? (Carothers) - Council can decide. -- All members and Attorney Carothers expressed concern for how payments (if not full payment of bill) would be applied. Garbage first? Sewer second? Water last? With water to be shut off in non-payment situations.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY: Attorney Carothers provided tax purchase certificates for City acquisition process of one property.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES Several properties for the Thomas Foundation grant application for demolition of dilapidated properties were discussed.. Further review will include on site inspection of properties (Carothers, Reedy, possibly Pike) set for next Wednesday - 5 PM. On another matter, Council member Carmichael asked for review consideration for general clean-up. Determination was made (Meyer) that someone was moving in and were expected to address clean-up issues. Review will follow, with any necessary action to be thereafter applied.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING AND ZONING
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS/INSURANCE FACTORS
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- INPUT BY SHELBY TEMPS
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY (CAROTHERS CORRESPONDENCE)
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy - Time: 8:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 7, 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 5, 2017
October 3, 2017
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 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 Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Skyline Construction Rep (Thiner), Tillotson Enterprises Rep (Zysset), Lance Spencer, Kylie Diekman
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 minutes for the September 19, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment -- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,026.48; Salaries $3,157.59; Bear Graphics - $124.65; Constellation Energy - $4.10; Flood Communications (KWBE- Municipal Publicity) - $1,512.00; Norris Public Power - $1,240.70; T. L. Excavation - $880.00; Municipal Supply - $189.04; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $283.56; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $299.95; T.O. Haas - $405.27; Willet & Carothers - $4,380.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Water) - $2,261.77; Wymore Oil Company - $109.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,959.11.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: RFP RESPONSE/ BID OPENING: Two contractors were present, but bid comparison was not achieved due to what was described (by Skyline Construction representative and agreed upon by Tillotson Enterprises representative) as lack of unsuitable spec requirements, and the need to first address structural problems. that, if not corrected, would compromise the success of any new roofing application. Determination was made that the roof repair proposal specs were for a repair method neither sufficient nor recommended for the nature of repairs needed on City buildings. The insufficiency was noted by Skyline rep, (that nonetheless provided a proposal in compliance with bid specs), as well as by Tillotson rep (that instead gave a proposal for an adequate repair system). It was noted that Skyline would be interested in the asphalt repair needed on the restroom building and the park shelter, and that Tillotson does not do that type of work. Skyline rep further requested that the insurance company be notified of contractor participation, so that compliance standard could be assured and the process activated, which could well include “maximizing the claim.” Carothers will email both contractors the initial insurance report. The Skyline service availability was described as, “can do work even when it snows,” and the Tillotson product as, “weather dependent.” The available comparison of figures and methods was described by Attorney Carothers as “apples to oranges,” which necessitated re-address--to comply with “fair bidding practices”--- and scheduling was determined for both contractors to present proposals of their “needs assessment and product” at the next Regular meeting (October 17).
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- REEDY/results of discussion with SHELBY TEMPS: Council Member Mewes stated that two communities that have mandatory garbage have reported little improvement of clean-up issues as a result of the service. Reedy offered that questions (to Shelby Temps and Bank) have not yet been answered to make further determinations on the issue. Topic will continue on the agenda, and parties
will be contacted again.
CAR/TRACTOR SHOW REPORT: Documented cost to date -- $4,393.71 Small possibility remains for the receipt of other billing. Expenditures were determined to be within the $5,000 budget allowance, and the topic was removed from agenda.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY: Attorney Carothers provided documentation requiring the signature of Mayor Meyer, and by that authority the process to secure purchase was activated.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES. A list of dilapidated structures (compiled by Rex Adams) was discussed, and determinations were made of those “best qualifying”, as based on need and financial capability of property owners-- for inclusion in a Thomas Foundation grant application. Council member Reedy identified those on the list that have already been asbestos-tested. Attorney Carothers will research (Court House records for tax and lien information) properties remaining on the list at the close of discussion. Process will continue to refine the potential list, thus to further the grant application process.
OTHER: Council member Mewes expressed concern about complaints regarding “the Council not getting anything done,” and he wondered why the paving project of the last CDBG project was not being recognized by certain disgruntled members of the community.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING AND ZONING
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: CONTRACTOR PRESENTATIONS
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- REEDY/results of discussion with SHELBY TEMPS
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy - Time: 8:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 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 October 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 Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Skyline Construction Rep (Thiner), Tillotson Enterprises Rep (Zysset), Lance Spencer, Kylie Diekman
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 minutes for the September 19, 2017 -- Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment -- Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,026.48; Salaries $3,157.59; Bear Graphics - $124.65; Constellation Energy - $4.10; Flood Communications (KWBE- Municipal Publicity) - $1,512.00; Norris Public Power - $1,240.70; T. L. Excavation - $880.00; Municipal Supply - $189.04; NE Dept. of Rev (941N) - $283.56; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $299.95; T.O. Haas - $405.27; Willet & Carothers - $4,380.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Water) - $2,261.77; Wymore Oil Company - $109.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,959.11.
PLANNING AND ZONING: No new applications.
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: RFP RESPONSE/ BID OPENING: Two contractors were present, but bid comparison was not achieved due to what was described (by Skyline Construction representative and agreed upon by Tillotson Enterprises representative) as lack of unsuitable spec requirements, and the need to first address structural problems. that, if not corrected, would compromise the success of any new roofing application. Determination was made that the roof repair proposal specs were for a repair method neither sufficient nor recommended for the nature of repairs needed on City buildings. The insufficiency was noted by Skyline rep, (that nonetheless provided a proposal in compliance with bid specs), as well as by Tillotson rep (that instead gave a proposal for an adequate repair system). It was noted that Skyline would be interested in the asphalt repair needed on the restroom building and the park shelter, and that Tillotson does not do that type of work. Skyline rep further requested that the insurance company be notified of contractor participation, so that compliance standard could be assured and the process activated, which could well include “maximizing the claim.” Carothers will email both contractors the initial insurance report. The Skyline service availability was described as, “can do work even when it snows,” and the Tillotson product as, “weather dependent.” The available comparison of figures and methods was described by Attorney Carothers as “apples to oranges,” which necessitated re-address--to comply with “fair bidding practices”--- and scheduling was determined for both contractors to present proposals of their “needs assessment and product” at the next Regular meeting (October 17).
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- REEDY/results of discussion with SHELBY TEMPS: Council Member Mewes stated that two communities that have mandatory garbage have reported little improvement of clean-up issues as a result of the service. Reedy offered that questions (to Shelby Temps and Bank) have not yet been answered to make further determinations on the issue. Topic will continue on the agenda, and parties
will be contacted again.
CAR/TRACTOR SHOW REPORT: Documented cost to date -- $4,393.71 Small possibility remains for the receipt of other billing. Expenditures were determined to be within the $5,000 budget allowance, and the topic was removed from agenda.
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY: Attorney Carothers provided documentation requiring the signature of Mayor Meyer, and by that authority the process to secure purchase was activated.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES. A list of dilapidated structures (compiled by Rex Adams) was discussed, and determinations were made of those “best qualifying”, as based on need and financial capability of property owners-- for inclusion in a Thomas Foundation grant application. Council member Reedy identified those on the list that have already been asbestos-tested. Attorney Carothers will research (Court House records for tax and lien information) properties remaining on the list at the close of discussion. Process will continue to refine the potential list, thus to further the grant application process.
OTHER: Council member Mewes expressed concern about complaints regarding “the Council not getting anything done,” and he wondered why the paving project of the last CDBG project was not being recognized by certain disgruntled members of the community.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING AND ZONING
CITY BUILDINGS REPAIRS: CONTRACTOR PRESENTATIONS
MANDATORY TRASH PICKUP- REEDY/results of discussion with SHELBY TEMPS
ACQUISITION OF BROAD STREET PROPERTY
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS, ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME INVOLVEMENT, as well as INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy - Time: 8:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 17. 2017.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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