June 19, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 19, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT; Council member Carmichael
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Carol Hughes, Steve Borgman, 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, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the June 5, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - 257.29; Payroll: $2,184.10; Black Hills Energy - $24.95; Johnny’s Welding - $63.30; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00: Postmaster - $168.00; Schuster’s Outdoor & RV - $148.64; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; T. O. Haas - $131.20; John Trauernicht - $100.00; Windstream - $74.78; Wymore Super Foods - $13.89; TOTAL CLAIMS $3,236.15.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Council member Reedy will soon be distributing flyers and providing copies to the City Office for mailing. Council member Neumann will be drafting a letter to potential Tractor Show participants, with information included about the “new approach” to set up in the City Park.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: SPECIAL BEVERAGE LICENSE REQUEST - STEVE BORGMAN: Borgman provided initial information for plans to have a beer garden (with proceeds to be donated “in part” to One Property at a Time group) during 14th Annual Car Show/Tractor Show. Motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and 3-0 affirmative vote gave City approval for the inclusion, and paperwork was provided to Borgman for him to complete and return for Municipal signature.
PLANNING & ZONING: Motion, second, vote (Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve J. Scheideler building permit application (storage building) - which was approved by the P & Z Commission at 6/18/18 meeting. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: No new information available.
KENO REVIEW: Email information was provided by Attorney Carothers to address, but not designate official particulars of the on-going Keno Review (March-payouts). A copy of Carother’s email is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and available for public review.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES; THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION: Notification of approval for a grant application to the Margaret and Martha Thomas Foundation was received, along with a much-appreciated grant proceeds check in the amount of $38,610.00 (to be strictly applied to the anticipated $66,000 project having an approved $27,500 contribution from the City). A copy of the acceptance letter is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review, as well as the email by Carothers which summarizes upcoming initiation of procedure.
CLEAN-UP: Review (including legal) continues on current applicable properties. One property was determined to be satisfactorily addressed by property owner and was removed from the list.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: PROCEDURE
MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 7PM (REEDY)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:47 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 3, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Thursday, June 7, 2018
June 5, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on June 5, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael (Arrival 7:50 PM), Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Dan Disney, Rex Adams
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, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 15, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,649.07; Payroll - $6,971.95; Blue Springs Cemetery - (Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy - $20.45; Johnny’s Welding - $12.50; NE Dept. of Rev. (501N) - $214.85; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water Association (Donation) - $500.00; Norris Public Power - $1,196.27; One-Call Concepts - $9.48; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $382.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00;Wymore Lumber - $95.31; Wymore Oil Company - $144.41; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,996.29.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Plans: Preparation and distribution of flyers. Determination of alternate-approach route (to City Park) and notification for Tractor Show set up, Council member Reedy to contact Shawn. Larry Hohensee to be contacted about August 19th reservation.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications, but a property owner will be notified by letter that a building permit application, with receipt of applicable $5.00 fee, needs to be completed for a fence already erected, and for which no prohibitive placement factors were identified.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Tabled due to delay of draft - resulting from technical (equipment) failure.
KENO REVIEW: No new information yet available regarding March report (large-payout review by Charitable Gaming). Operator in compliance for April payout to City.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner did not arrive for court scheduling - continued to Tuesday. Pictures (by Council member Reedy to Carothers) were requested for a vehicle infraction. Review continues for two other property owners.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES;THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION: Review resulted in approval of $27,500 City contribution to the Thomas Foundation Grant application (Motion: Reedy, Second - Neumann, 4-0 affirmative vote) toward a total estimated cost of $66,110, which included demolition of trailers and houses, as well as estimated land fill and asbestos testing costs. Some necessary location changes may apply, with resulting adjustment to the total cost of the project. Further determinations were made that the City stay current with Municipal improvement needs and plans to encourage City growth/population, and therefore to participate in future applications for Thomas Foundation Grant funds.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
DILAPIDATED HOUSES; THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:22 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 19, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 17, 2018
May 15, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 15, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers, Rex Adams
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, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 1, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $278.64; Payroll: $2,149.64; B & J Hill Construction (Intersection/Manholes/Sidewalks) - $22,970.00; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $311.00; Black Hills Energy - $29.68; Chelsea Chab - (Meter Dep. Ref.) - $24.21; Concrete Industries - $1,296.00; Constellation Energy - $63.99; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $100.00; Morris Used Cars - $1,449.03; Municipal Supply - $730.30; Nationwide (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; One-Call Concepts - $4.53; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $70.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $131.20; Temps Disposal - $596.63 (Roll-offs - Spring Clean-Up); Tillotson Construction -(Final Payment - Roof Repairs) - $12,498.00; Windstream - $76.48; Wymore Arbor State - $141.24; Wymore Fertilizer - $5.50; Wymore Lumber - $104.58; TOTAL CLAIMS: $43, 210.35.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Date of Annual Celebration was determined: Sunday, August 19, 2018. Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) set the annual celebration budget at $5,000.
PLANNING & ZONING: No applications under consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues to determine corrective action to be taken for garbage accumulation in a building. Legal action has been activated for a property owner with “accumulated trash” infraction. Review continues on two other properties. Future clean-up action will be determined for “worst violation first” for other general clean-up and junked/unlicensed/inoperable vehicle (and other). Attorney Carothers updated members on the Thomas Foundation grant application, speculating a thirty-forty thousand dollar grant request, with determinations yet to be made regarding the amount of City contribution to the demolition project. Receipt is still pending (Carothers/) of a Tax Deed for one included property.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers called for clarification (office hours, shop hours, possibility of PTO designation rather than sick leave/vacation leave classification with consideration for closing employee balances (pay - Vacation, lose - Sick leave) at termination). Draft will be provided for copying and distribution to members for further review prior to the next Regular meeting.
KENO REVIEW: March Keno report review and analysis continues by Charitable Gaming and the City to determine basis for and amount of any prospective reimbursement to Keno Operator. Review led to speculation of a total, but final and official determination cannot be made until the review process is completed and the report is received. Debated issues included: Operator compliance with Nebraska Gaming regulations (changing out game balls - manufacturer specifications, Nebraska Gaming regulations, ), and contractual obligations, as well as need for Operator to contact City members in the event of high/unusual payout situations (has been done in the past, but not recently). A meeting between Charitable Gaming representative(s), Attorney Carothers, and Keno Operator Ruby Morris will be held (May 16th - at the Keno Lounge) to clarify procedures, expectations, inattention to mandated operational procedure, etc.) A motion Carmichael), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote authorized Attorney Carothers to notify Keno Operator that “ball draw” option will not be approved should contractual payments to the City (April report) not be made.
MFO: (City of Beatrice check: $919.17) Members again determined to keep the funds in the Fire Fund of City Regular checking account, to be available for review and reallocation should the Fire Department approach the City with a qualifying request.
DONATION TO RURAL WATER:($100.00?): It was noted by City Attorney Carothers that Rural Water (Hellbusch) has been instrumental in rate studies, and is always quick to respond, without compensation to the organization, on a wide range of project requests. Carothers felt a larger donation than $100 would be in line. Members agreed. A $500 donation was authorized by a motion (Reedy), second (Carmichael) and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Check to Nebraska Rural Water will be included in claims at the next Regular meeting.
OTHER: (1) Increasing incidents of “dogs-running-at large” were discussed, with determination that “pictures be taken and dated” to support legal address of violations. (2) As a result of completion of roof repairs, it was the determination of Mayor and Council to proceed with necessary replacement of ceiling tile, electrical fixtures (LED) under the “general maintenance” program. (3) Council member Reedy inquired about status on a past “storage container” situation designated to legal action. Carothers indicated he would “go forward on it.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:52 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 5, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 15, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers, Rex Adams
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, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 1, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $278.64; Payroll: $2,149.64; B & J Hill Construction (Intersection/Manholes/Sidewalks) - $22,970.00; Beatrice Board of Public Works - $311.00; Black Hills Energy - $29.68; Chelsea Chab - (Meter Dep. Ref.) - $24.21; Concrete Industries - $1,296.00; Constellation Energy - $63.99; Jan Morris (Reimb.) - $100.00; Morris Used Cars - $1,449.03; Municipal Supply - $730.30; Nationwide (Clerk Bond) - $100.00; One-Call Concepts - $4.53; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $70.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $131.20; Temps Disposal - $596.63 (Roll-offs - Spring Clean-Up); Tillotson Construction -(Final Payment - Roof Repairs) - $12,498.00; Windstream - $76.48; Wymore Arbor State - $141.24; Wymore Fertilizer - $5.50; Wymore Lumber - $104.58; TOTAL CLAIMS: $43, 210.35.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Date of Annual Celebration was determined: Sunday, August 19, 2018. Motion (Mewes), second (Carmichael) and vote (4-0 affirmative) set the annual celebration budget at $5,000.
PLANNING & ZONING: No applications under consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Review continues to determine corrective action to be taken for garbage accumulation in a building. Legal action has been activated for a property owner with “accumulated trash” infraction. Review continues on two other properties. Future clean-up action will be determined for “worst violation first” for other general clean-up and junked/unlicensed/inoperable vehicle (and other). Attorney Carothers updated members on the Thomas Foundation grant application, speculating a thirty-forty thousand dollar grant request, with determinations yet to be made regarding the amount of City contribution to the demolition project. Receipt is still pending (Carothers/) of a Tax Deed for one included property.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers called for clarification (office hours, shop hours, possibility of PTO designation rather than sick leave/vacation leave classification with consideration for closing employee balances (pay - Vacation, lose - Sick leave) at termination). Draft will be provided for copying and distribution to members for further review prior to the next Regular meeting.
KENO REVIEW: March Keno report review and analysis continues by Charitable Gaming and the City to determine basis for and amount of any prospective reimbursement to Keno Operator. Review led to speculation of a total, but final and official determination cannot be made until the review process is completed and the report is received. Debated issues included: Operator compliance with Nebraska Gaming regulations (changing out game balls - manufacturer specifications, Nebraska Gaming regulations, ), and contractual obligations, as well as need for Operator to contact City members in the event of high/unusual payout situations (has been done in the past, but not recently). A meeting between Charitable Gaming representative(s), Attorney Carothers, and Keno Operator Ruby Morris will be held (May 16th - at the Keno Lounge) to clarify procedures, expectations, inattention to mandated operational procedure, etc.) A motion Carmichael), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote authorized Attorney Carothers to notify Keno Operator that “ball draw” option will not be approved should contractual payments to the City (April report) not be made.
MFO: (City of Beatrice check: $919.17) Members again determined to keep the funds in the Fire Fund of City Regular checking account, to be available for review and reallocation should the Fire Department approach the City with a qualifying request.
DONATION TO RURAL WATER:($100.00?): It was noted by City Attorney Carothers that Rural Water (Hellbusch) has been instrumental in rate studies, and is always quick to respond, without compensation to the organization, on a wide range of project requests. Carothers felt a larger donation than $100 would be in line. Members agreed. A $500 donation was authorized by a motion (Reedy), second (Carmichael) and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Check to Nebraska Rural Water will be included in claims at the next Regular meeting.
OTHER: (1) Increasing incidents of “dogs-running-at large” were discussed, with determination that “pictures be taken and dated” to support legal address of violations. (2) As a result of completion of roof repairs, it was the determination of Mayor and Council to proceed with necessary replacement of ceiling tile, electrical fixtures (LED) under the “general maintenance” program. (3) Council member Reedy inquired about status on a past “storage container” situation designated to legal action. Carothers indicated he would “go forward on it.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:52 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 5, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, May 3, 2018
May 1, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 1, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers
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 April 17, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,619.33; Payroll - 2,821.35; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $160.80; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $208.05; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,331.04; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $142.76; Milford Woutzke (Tel Comp) - $5.00: Wymore Oil Company- $120.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,518.84.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Employee Pike indicated that the new sidewalk at the City Park presents prohibitive factors for the Tractor Show setup, but determination was made that an alternate (Main Street) approach would allow for use of the location.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: Manhole work anticipated to begin May 2, but with additional (10) manholes added to the project (Increased cost applies). Discussion included future plans to extend park sidewalk to the park shelter (additional cost). The sidewalk in front of City Hall was discussed, with Mayor Meyer initiating conversation regarding the best time for replacement as “when demolition of adjacent, City acquired property is completed” so total area recommendations might be determined. Work on the intersection (Walnut/Broad) is anticipated to begin Thursday, May 3.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTERS, AND LIST OF JUNKED/INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES, AND MISC. OTHER CLEAN-UP ISSUES: Mayor Meyer asked that members continue to look around for “vehicle” issues and “clean-up“ sites. Pictures (to Carothers) were requested for one clean-up location to support initiation of legal action. A second courtesy letter to a property ownerwas determined. Clean-up progress and continued review was noted at one site. A courtesy letter was requested for removal of an unlicensed vehicle ) from City right-of-way.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers will prepare a “sample” based on existing benefit package for full-time employees and his recommendation that the City continue with the definition of “40 hours per week for full-time employees,” rather than the 30-hr designation where there are 5 or more employees, and at which time the sample is available the members will discuss any needed or desired changes.
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY: Resolved.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:04 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 15, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on May 1, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT; Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers
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 April 17, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,619.33; Payroll - 2,821.35; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $160.80; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $208.05; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,331.04; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $142.76; Milford Woutzke (Tel Comp) - $5.00: Wymore Oil Company- $120.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,518.84.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION: Employee Pike indicated that the new sidewalk at the City Park presents prohibitive factors for the Tractor Show setup, but determination was made that an alternate (Main Street) approach would allow for use of the location.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: Manhole work anticipated to begin May 2, but with additional (10) manholes added to the project (Increased cost applies). Discussion included future plans to extend park sidewalk to the park shelter (additional cost). The sidewalk in front of City Hall was discussed, with Mayor Meyer initiating conversation regarding the best time for replacement as “when demolition of adjacent, City acquired property is completed” so total area recommendations might be determined. Work on the intersection (Walnut/Broad) is anticipated to begin Thursday, May 3.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTERS, AND LIST OF JUNKED/INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES, AND MISC. OTHER CLEAN-UP ISSUES: Mayor Meyer asked that members continue to look around for “vehicle” issues and “clean-up“ sites. Pictures (to Carothers) were requested for one clean-up location to support initiation of legal action. A second courtesy letter to a property ownerwas determined. Clean-up progress and continued review was noted at one site. A courtesy letter was requested for removal of an unlicensed vehicle ) from City right-of-way.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Attorney Carothers will prepare a “sample” based on existing benefit package for full-time employees and his recommendation that the City continue with the definition of “40 hours per week for full-time employees,” rather than the 30-hr designation where there are 5 or more employees, and at which time the sample is available the members will discuss any needed or desired changes.
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY: Resolved.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
KENO REVIEW
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:04 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 15, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, April 19, 2018
April 17, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 17, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Ryan Wiese, Michelle Manes, Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Andy Carothers
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, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 3, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims, at which point Attorney Carothers requested that he be allowed to confer with Nebraska Charitable Gaming (Keno) to discuss the unusual circumstances/unusual winning trend which was found to be the result of a “cracked ball.” A motion followed to rescind original motion: Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative vote, and another motion was made by Carmichael, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote to pay claims as follow which excluded: Keno Proceeds Account -( March Keno Report ) for $135,106.29 (transfer), and the Keno Proceeds check to Blue Springs Keno for $135,106.29, leaving the following approved claims: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $259.76; Payroll - $2,120.00; Black Hills Energy - $43.67; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $4,159.00; NE UC Fund - $178.37; NMC Exchange - $465.76; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $140.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $239.69; Windstream - $85.50; Wymore Arbor State - $261.23; Wymore Lumber - $393.27; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,425.95.
EMS SAFETY DIVIDEND CHECK $1,410.96 - RYAN WIESE: Ryan Wiese made the presentation of the “safety dividend check,” and members expressed gratitude.
PLANNING & ZONING: One building permit application under review (which was approved by the P & Z Commission at the 4/16 meeting) (Lonnie Meyer - storage building) was approved by motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Property owner was advised of approval and fee.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: No changes noted in scheduling (April/May) for work to begin.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTER: Rex Adams addressed members, noting areas he described as “City Responsibility” (Trash Yard/Truck on Road; Junk and Unlicensed Vehicles; Tire & Scrap Piles in a month or so already, Apply for a County Park Grant to Remove Sand from Playground and Put in the Rubber Pieces; Stop Shoving Wood Chips Down the Gulley Behind City Hall; Basketball Court - Hoop - Put up; Park Sidewalk; Replace Some Street Signs or at Least Start to; Walk in Door Old City Building, Work on a Plan for Tires on Tire Amnesty Day; Stop Dumping Concrete, Bricks on Top of City Well Field) and a “Report -One Property at a Time.” (Trailer Homes - Working on 6 for Removal; 3 Semi Trailers to be Removed; 3 Old Boats; 2 Chicken Houses; 3 Old Garages; 3 Houses Removed; 3 Vehicles Coordinated Removal for Landowners; Tree & Brush Cleaned Up and Hauled Away, 1 Old Porch Hauled Away, Tree Plan for the City, Landscape Plan for Our Properties, Help Owners Get Items for City Wide Clean-up) Each topic was discussed. Adams suggested “tour of community,” with Mayor Meyer conducting the review with two council members at one time, and the remaining two at another time, this to increase awareness of community clean-up needs and violations. Mayor Meyer stated it was a possible plan for after “Spring Clean-Up Day (25th). Progress was noted after the mailing of a courtesy clean-up letter , and the deadline for another courtesy letter has not yet been reached. If clearance is not accomplished in timely fashion (by 27th), Employee Pike is to provide pictures to Attorney Carothers to support legal address. Two other courtesy letters were determined. Mayor Meyer told Employee Pike to get new street signs where needed, and told of plans to make a list of junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles that need to be addressed. Attorney Carothers agreed to provide Rex Adams with “sign-off” documentation for those wishing to allow One Property at a Time to clear structures/trailers from their properties many of the properties may be integrated into the Thomas Grant application process. Rex Adams also stressed the importance of intensifying safety efforts in situations necessitating that 811 be called. Dean Cole addressed members, asking for consideration in reference to “removing or fixing” the damaged barrel house at the City Park, and “replacement of backboards at the basket ball court.”
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Determination was made for Attorney Carothers to return to the council (subsequent meeting) with his recommendations based on sample handbooks from other like communities and certain particulars pertinent to Blue Springs.
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY: Lauby bill not yet received for repair work. When received, the price of a new hydrant will be added and the total replacement/repair cost will be submitted to the individual who accidentally backed over the hydrant which he can then submit to his insurance company.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTERS, AND LIST OF JUNKED/INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES, AND MISC. OTHER CLEAN-UP ISSUES
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 1, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 17, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Ryan Wiese, Michelle Manes, Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Andy Carothers
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, Neumann, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 3, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative ) to approve claims, at which point Attorney Carothers requested that he be allowed to confer with Nebraska Charitable Gaming (Keno) to discuss the unusual circumstances/unusual winning trend which was found to be the result of a “cracked ball.” A motion followed to rescind original motion: Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative vote, and another motion was made by Carmichael, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote to pay claims as follow which excluded: Keno Proceeds Account -( March Keno Report ) for $135,106.29 (transfer), and the Keno Proceeds check to Blue Springs Keno for $135,106.29, leaving the following approved claims: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $259.76; Payroll - $2,120.00; Black Hills Energy - $43.67; NE Dept. of Rev (51C) - $4,159.00; NE UC Fund - $178.37; NMC Exchange - $465.76; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $140.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; T.O. Haas - $239.69; Windstream - $85.50; Wymore Arbor State - $261.23; Wymore Lumber - $393.27; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,425.95.
EMS SAFETY DIVIDEND CHECK $1,410.96 - RYAN WIESE: Ryan Wiese made the presentation of the “safety dividend check,” and members expressed gratitude.
PLANNING & ZONING: One building permit application under review (which was approved by the P & Z Commission at the 4/16 meeting) (Lonnie Meyer - storage building) was approved by motion by Council member Mewes, second by Neumann, and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Property owner was advised of approval and fee.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: No changes noted in scheduling (April/May) for work to begin.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTER: Rex Adams addressed members, noting areas he described as “City Responsibility” (Trash Yard/Truck on Road; Junk and Unlicensed Vehicles; Tire & Scrap Piles in a month or so already, Apply for a County Park Grant to Remove Sand from Playground and Put in the Rubber Pieces; Stop Shoving Wood Chips Down the Gulley Behind City Hall; Basketball Court - Hoop - Put up; Park Sidewalk; Replace Some Street Signs or at Least Start to; Walk in Door Old City Building, Work on a Plan for Tires on Tire Amnesty Day; Stop Dumping Concrete, Bricks on Top of City Well Field) and a “Report -One Property at a Time.” (Trailer Homes - Working on 6 for Removal; 3 Semi Trailers to be Removed; 3 Old Boats; 2 Chicken Houses; 3 Old Garages; 3 Houses Removed; 3 Vehicles Coordinated Removal for Landowners; Tree & Brush Cleaned Up and Hauled Away, 1 Old Porch Hauled Away, Tree Plan for the City, Landscape Plan for Our Properties, Help Owners Get Items for City Wide Clean-up) Each topic was discussed. Adams suggested “tour of community,” with Mayor Meyer conducting the review with two council members at one time, and the remaining two at another time, this to increase awareness of community clean-up needs and violations. Mayor Meyer stated it was a possible plan for after “Spring Clean-Up Day (25th). Progress was noted after the mailing of a courtesy clean-up letter , and the deadline for another courtesy letter has not yet been reached. If clearance is not accomplished in timely fashion (by 27th), Employee Pike is to provide pictures to Attorney Carothers to support legal address. Two other courtesy letters were determined. Mayor Meyer told Employee Pike to get new street signs where needed, and told of plans to make a list of junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles that need to be addressed. Attorney Carothers agreed to provide Rex Adams with “sign-off” documentation for those wishing to allow One Property at a Time to clear structures/trailers from their properties many of the properties may be integrated into the Thomas Grant application process. Rex Adams also stressed the importance of intensifying safety efforts in situations necessitating that 811 be called. Dean Cole addressed members, asking for consideration in reference to “removing or fixing” the damaged barrel house at the City Park, and “replacement of backboards at the basket ball court.”
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Determination was made for Attorney Carothers to return to the council (subsequent meeting) with his recommendations based on sample handbooks from other like communities and certain particulars pertinent to Blue Springs.
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY: Lauby bill not yet received for repair work. When received, the price of a new hydrant will be added and the total replacement/repair cost will be submitted to the individual who accidentally backed over the hydrant which he can then submit to his insurance company.
NEXT AGENDA:
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTERS, AND LIST OF JUNKED/INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES, AND MISC. OTHER CLEAN-UP ISSUES
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 1, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, April 5, 2018
April 3, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 3, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Kathy Pomeroy, Dena Mayhew
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 March 20, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,532.68; Payroll $2,762.72; Arbor Ink - $65.70; Constellation Energy - $109.49; HJP Pest (Mosquito Spraying- Seasonal Contract) - $2,030.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $193.72; Norris Public Power - $1,335.19; One-Call Concepts - $4.17; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Security First (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $306.78; Tractor Supply - $33.94; John Trauernicht - $60.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - (Tower/Individual) - $2,210.52; Wymore Oil Company - $149.90; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,904.51.
HJP PEST CONTROL: Payment was included in meeting claims, and by the approval of claims the contract was accepted. Annual mosquito contract spraying is scheduled for May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18 = 9 sprayings = Total price $2,030, which includes 4% discount for prepayment.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. A newly erected fence was discussed, but determination was made that no action was necessary since it was a “replacement fence.”
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: Previously stated repair cost of $800 stands and work will be completed as contractor (VanLaningham) scheduling and weather permits.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING ASPECTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF B. J. HILL BID: April - May scheduling is anticipated for the work to be done. Further Walnut Street work will be addressed under future applications, as CDBG grant application process. Sidewalk review included determination for placement of posts/stoppers at the point where asphalt meets sidewalk, this to prevent vehicle parking on the walkway. Removal of the plastic barrier (playground equipment) will be addressed as need arises-- after the completion of the sidewalk project.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS: No new grant application information. A courtesy clean-up letter was requested following report of attendee. Mayor Meyer indicated he would contact the City Attorney to determine if there is a more expedient approach to the removal of the reported infraction.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Sample handbooks from other communities (as provided by Carothers) were discussed, with similarity noted. Tabled until Attorney Carothers is in attendance at the next Regular meeting.
FOLLOW-UP ON INSURANCE CONCERNS WITH REFERENCE TO DAMAGED WATER HYDRANT: Bill for repairs (Lauby) has not yet been received by the City, nor has determination of liability insurance held by the individual involved been established.
REQUEST FOR ROCK: MAYHEW: Dena Mayhew addressed members about a “mud area” adjacent to her property. Application of rock to the problem area is planned but is delayed by needed repairs to the City truck. Cooperation between City and the property owner will follow to determine the exact location and application of rock (which was in part necessitated by City water line work) to be scheduled for when the weather permits, the area dries, and the wood chips at the area are removed.
SHRUB ROSES ($100) FOR WELCOME TO BLUE SPRINGS SIGN - Jan Morris/Gene Reedy: Motion (Reedy), second (Mewes) and 4-0 vote approved the purchase. It was noted that watering will be done by Gene and Rosalee Reedy, and possibly (noted by Radar Reedy) weeding. Mayor Meyer suggested looking into the possibility of maintenance work there by the Fire Belles (contact with Bob/Carol Allen)
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTER
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:13 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 17, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on April 3, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Mike Pike, Kathy Pomeroy, Dena Mayhew
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 March 20, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 ) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,532.68; Payroll $2,762.72; Arbor Ink - $65.70; Constellation Energy - $109.49; HJP Pest (Mosquito Spraying- Seasonal Contract) - $2,030.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $193.72; Norris Public Power - $1,335.19; One-Call Concepts - $4.17; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Security First (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $306.78; Tractor Supply - $33.94; John Trauernicht - $60.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - (Tower/Individual) - $2,210.52; Wymore Oil Company - $149.90; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,904.51.
HJP PEST CONTROL: Payment was included in meeting claims, and by the approval of claims the contract was accepted. Annual mosquito contract spraying is scheduled for May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18 = 9 sprayings = Total price $2,030, which includes 4% discount for prepayment.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. A newly erected fence was discussed, but determination was made that no action was necessary since it was a “replacement fence.”
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: Previously stated repair cost of $800 stands and work will be completed as contractor (VanLaningham) scheduling and weather permits.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING ASPECTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF B. J. HILL BID: April - May scheduling is anticipated for the work to be done. Further Walnut Street work will be addressed under future applications, as CDBG grant application process. Sidewalk review included determination for placement of posts/stoppers at the point where asphalt meets sidewalk, this to prevent vehicle parking on the walkway. Removal of the plastic barrier (playground equipment) will be addressed as need arises-- after the completion of the sidewalk project.
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS: No new grant application information. A courtesy clean-up letter was requested following report of attendee. Mayor Meyer indicated he would contact the City Attorney to determine if there is a more expedient approach to the removal of the reported infraction.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Sample handbooks from other communities (as provided by Carothers) were discussed, with similarity noted. Tabled until Attorney Carothers is in attendance at the next Regular meeting.
FOLLOW-UP ON INSURANCE CONCERNS WITH REFERENCE TO DAMAGED WATER HYDRANT: Bill for repairs (Lauby) has not yet been received by the City, nor has determination of liability insurance held by the individual involved been established.
REQUEST FOR ROCK: MAYHEW: Dena Mayhew addressed members about a “mud area” adjacent to her property. Application of rock to the problem area is planned but is delayed by needed repairs to the City truck. Cooperation between City and the property owner will follow to determine the exact location and application of rock (which was in part necessitated by City water line work) to be scheduled for when the weather permits, the area dries, and the wood chips at the area are removed.
SHRUB ROSES ($100) FOR WELCOME TO BLUE SPRINGS SIGN - Jan Morris/Gene Reedy: Motion (Reedy), second (Mewes) and 4-0 vote approved the purchase. It was noted that watering will be done by Gene and Rosalee Reedy, and possibly (noted by Radar Reedy) weeding. Mayor Meyer suggested looking into the possibility of maintenance work there by the Fire Belles (contact with Bob/Carol Allen)
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING CONCERNS
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS, AND RESULTS OF CLEAN-UP LETTER
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
HYDRANT DAMAGE FOLLOW-UP, AS NECESSARY
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8:13 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 17, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, March 22, 2018
March 20, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 20, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Ryan Wiese, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers
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 March 6, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative with Reedy abstaining) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $227.11; Payroll $1,932.38; Black Hills Energy - $54.77; Constellation Energy - $168.50; EMC Insurance (Annual Tax Package) - $13,821.00; Office Depot - $198.22; Postmaster - $340.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $73.00; Wymore Arbor State - $57.71; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,927.69 (&) from Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno (Febr/2018) - $4,873.88.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (RYAN WIESE): Annual payment was included in meeting claims, and is herein summarized as: Property - $2,455.00; General Liability (Occurrence) - $757.00; Linebacker-Claims Made - $1,625.00; Inland Marine - $821.00; Business auto - $2,794.00; Workers Compensation $5,369.00; Total Premium - $13,821.00. Wiese gave the presentation which included “anticipated safety dividend for last year” - pending amount designation and receipt by City, and future intent of annual “property review.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: Council member Reedy will make another contact with service provider to determine any change in anticipated $800.00 charge (S. VanLaningham) for needed work. This is to be done in timely fashion to assure completion prior to upcoming Tillotson roof-repair work.
PARK SIDEWALK PLANS: Included in determinations in following topic.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - DECISION BY MOTION: Discussion of bids received resulted in a motion (Council member Carmichael, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote, with Reedy voting “No” - due to desire for sidewalk to vary from straight-line pattern, to accept the B & J Hill (Filley, NE) bid in the amount of $19,190.00, which included the following aspects: Intersection (Walnut) concrete work - $10,150.00, Sidewalk (in simple, straight-line design), $3,024.00 & $4,416.00; and manhole repair (4) with new rings $1,600.00. Further specifics available to public upon request (attached to meeting minutes). Carmichael will notify B & J Hill Construction in regard to acceptance, and to work out any remaining details.
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 and CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY: Attorney Carothers advised that he is in the final stages of grant list preparation (contacting property owners). Attorney Carothers told that he has been contacted by a party interested in acquiring one of the potential houses on the list , with intent to move the structure to a rural location. Carothers advised on-site assessment by the interested party prior to purchase. He also reported that the 2016, 2017 taxes have been paid in full for the property the City was hoping to acquire. Carothers further reminded members that ownership of a property acquired by the City (tax certificate purchases) will be finalized by 1st of May, and members might want to consider inclusion of demolition of that property in the Thomas Foundation grant application. Members were in agreement.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: No discussion.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING ASPECTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF B. J. HILL BID
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 3, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on March 20, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT;
OTHER ATTENDEES: Connie Mewes, Ryan Wiese, Mike Pike, Andy Carothers
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 March 6, 2018 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative with Reedy abstaining) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $227.11; Payroll $1,932.38; Black Hills Energy - $54.77; Constellation Energy - $168.50; EMC Insurance (Annual Tax Package) - $13,821.00; Office Depot - $198.22; Postmaster - $340.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $73.00; Wymore Arbor State - $57.71; TOTAL CLAIMS: $16,927.69 (&) from Keno Proceeds Account to Blue Springs Keno (Febr/2018) - $4,873.88.
ANNUAL INSURANCE PACKAGE (RYAN WIESE): Annual payment was included in meeting claims, and is herein summarized as: Property - $2,455.00; General Liability (Occurrence) - $757.00; Linebacker-Claims Made - $1,625.00; Inland Marine - $821.00; Business auto - $2,794.00; Workers Compensation $5,369.00; Total Premium - $13,821.00. Wiese gave the presentation which included “anticipated safety dividend for last year” - pending amount designation and receipt by City, and future intent of annual “property review.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES: Council member Reedy will make another contact with service provider to determine any change in anticipated $800.00 charge (S. VanLaningham) for needed work. This is to be done in timely fashion to assure completion prior to upcoming Tillotson roof-repair work.
PARK SIDEWALK PLANS: Included in determinations in following topic.
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - DECISION BY MOTION: Discussion of bids received resulted in a motion (Council member Carmichael, second by Mewes, and a 3-0 affirmative vote, with Reedy voting “No” - due to desire for sidewalk to vary from straight-line pattern, to accept the B & J Hill (Filley, NE) bid in the amount of $19,190.00, which included the following aspects: Intersection (Walnut) concrete work - $10,150.00, Sidewalk (in simple, straight-line design), $3,024.00 & $4,416.00; and manhole repair (4) with new rings $1,600.00. Further specifics available to public upon request (attached to meeting minutes). Carmichael will notify B & J Hill Construction in regard to acceptance, and to work out any remaining details.
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 and CITY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY: Attorney Carothers advised that he is in the final stages of grant list preparation (contacting property owners). Attorney Carothers told that he has been contacted by a party interested in acquiring one of the potential houses on the list , with intent to move the structure to a rural location. Carothers advised on-site assessment by the interested party prior to purchase. He also reported that the 2016, 2017 taxes have been paid in full for the property the City was hoping to acquire. Carothers further reminded members that ownership of a property acquired by the City (tax certificate purchases) will be finalized by 1st of May, and members might want to consider inclusion of demolition of that property in the Thomas Foundation grant application. Members were in agreement.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: No discussion.
NEXT AGENDA:
PLANNING & ZONING
TUCKPOINTING ISSUES
MANHOLE/INTERSECTION/SIDEWALK - ANY REMAINING ASPECTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF B. J. HILL BID
CLEAN UP which will include THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT PREPARATIONS FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 8 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 3, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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