January 2, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on January 2, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer J. Sharp
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 7:00 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 18, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,231.91; Payroll $3,185.60; NE Dept. of Rev. - (941N) - $222.22; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,262.65; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $346.60; Tractor Supply - $98.92; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Super Foods - (Employee Xmas) - $192.26; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,640.16.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONTRACT: Attorney Carothers provided a draft of the contract for review and recommendation by members. Such things included were, weekly hours (4-6 with possibility of greater hours at setup to assure familiarity with forms, location, and procedures. Designation was determined for it to be a part-time employee position with City-based liability insurance coverage. Court attendance would be a requirement, with Carothers stating that usual proceedings are about a half an hour. Carothers anticipated that having an ordinance enforcement officer will have a positive impact on minimizing nuisance situations. Mewes indicated preference for Carothers to go ahead and provide the contract for review by Shepardson, and no opposition was expressed. The contract is anticipated to be ready for final review and approval at the next Regular meeting.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Attorney Carothers will call Ron Thompson (Bockmann) about asbestos remediation date(s). Carothers (with Reedy) intends to go around with Joel and Paul (Fossler) next Thursday to the demolition sites in support of gathering all needed information for drafting the demolition contract. It was the understanding of members that two properties (Colgrove, Linsenmeyer) are still slated for “controlled burning” within the original program, and a third property for “controlled burning” (Norris) will be included within the One Property at a Time agenda. Two properties are still without owner approval (Lance/O’Keefe-Stipe) and Carothers continues in efforts for project inclusion approval.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
PLANNING & ZONING: No applications.
CLEAN-UP: No action taken, pending assignment of Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONTRACT
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
ANGELA MEYER - DONATION FOR ARBOR STATE TRACK
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 15, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 18, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Dean Cole, Rex Adams, Tony Shepardson
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 7:00 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 4, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10)- $217.35; Payroll - $2,001.72; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Annual) - $1,489.50; Black Hills Energy - $57.08; Bockmann, Inc. (Asbestos Surveys) - $2,300.00; Constellation Energy - $28.00; HJP Pest Control (9/18 Spraying) - $125.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $170.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $113.30; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,920.00; Windstream - $79.04; Wymore Arbor State - $165.55; Wymore Lumber - $1,195.36; Wymore Oil Company - $244.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,186.33.
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND): City Attorney Carothers highlighted requirements of the position: 1. Identify nuisance properties - “worse property first.” (initial list to be provided). 2. Give notice to property owner. 3. Take pictures and turn non-compliance issues over to Carothers. 4. Testify in court. Parameter of position (with evaluation as it proceeds) : 4 hours weekly, $30 hr. pay rate; (Shepardson requests/questions) - to have computer access, to have office supplies provided, camera provided, standard nuisance notice form/request for charges provided; mileage provided for use of own vehicle. Mayor and Council agreed to have Carothers draw up a contract for Shepardson. Dean Cole suggested a newspaper story about it.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Asbestos Survey charges (Bockmann - $2,300 paid within meeting claims. Proposal of $7,620 for Asbestos Abatement - f/ Demo Houses/Trailers was accepted by Mayor and Council. (Copy of Proposal attached to office copy of minutes) Timeline for abatement determined to be 1st or 2nd week of January. Review continues for determination of best cost to Municipality for removal of debris, as what might be hauled away for such purpose as bank stabilization, what might be removed by Lineweber, what to the landfill, other: (Boyer/ NRD/Reedy) - separation of ash from foundation. Two houses were selected for “burning.” Connie Mewes asked about the source of dirt for backfill. Fossler can provide what is needed to assure a “buildable” lot. Attorney Carothers intends to provide a demolition contract at the next Regular meeting. After signed, two properties without asbestos may be demolished.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): Dean Cole addressed members. He provided handouts. One - Potential Grant Applicants for the Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program or the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant Program (February deadline, October-November reward, designed to keep some waste out of the landfill) was described by Carothers as having greater application to old brick buildings with salvage aspects. Cole presented for approval the Norris Goodwill Fund application (Deadline 12/28) No cost share, requesting $1,450.78 of possible $1,500 for two backboards, and reported that Mr. Murphy indicated that should the grant be successful, the school would help with final touches. Cole reported that the fence needs work - minor repairs. Pike will work with Radar to address the issue. Cole also advised that SECC could work on a landscape plan (without obligation to City) for one or both parks (February - instructor and students, and a proposal(s) would be brought back to the Council for their evaluation/consideration of the recommendations. Cole also brought up Main Street, NE. He indicated as well that the Feit Park location on the Blue River would be an “ideal location” for disembarkment within a canoe-kayak quarter. They will be setting up an ideas session soon, and Reedy, with Meyer’s voiced approval, volunteered to attend. Cole also spoke favorably of Re-Tree Nebraska as a potential avenue for improvement. Members thanked Cole, and Neumann said, “Keep doing what you are doing.”
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No work has been done on this project as of yet, but will be addressed in the near future.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN ISSUES/DISCUSSION: Reedy spoke on behalf of Jan Morris who wishes to pursue a potentially no-match grant for preservation of the cabin floor, and all members were in agreement for her to proceed.
ARMOR COATING (PIKE): Pike suggested that members consider armor coating streets in Spring, and members were in agreement to evaluate needs.
CLEAN-UP: Hughes noted that a property on the clean-up list now has a Temps receptacle. No properties were singled out for action, pending the designation of Tony Shepardson as the Ordinance Enforcement Officer (at the next Regular meeting.)
NEXT AGENDA:
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONTRACT
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:02 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 2, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 18, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Dean Cole, Rex Adams, Tony Shepardson
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 7:00 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 4, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Rev (10)- $217.35; Payroll - $2,001.72; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Annual) - $1,489.50; Black Hills Energy - $57.08; Bockmann, Inc. (Asbestos Surveys) - $2,300.00; Constellation Energy - $28.00; HJP Pest Control (9/18 Spraying) - $125.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $170.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $113.30; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,920.00; Windstream - $79.04; Wymore Arbor State - $165.55; Wymore Lumber - $1,195.36; Wymore Oil Company - $244.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,186.33.
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND): City Attorney Carothers highlighted requirements of the position: 1. Identify nuisance properties - “worse property first.” (initial list to be provided). 2. Give notice to property owner. 3. Take pictures and turn non-compliance issues over to Carothers. 4. Testify in court. Parameter of position (with evaluation as it proceeds) : 4 hours weekly, $30 hr. pay rate; (Shepardson requests/questions) - to have computer access, to have office supplies provided, camera provided, standard nuisance notice form/request for charges provided; mileage provided for use of own vehicle. Mayor and Council agreed to have Carothers draw up a contract for Shepardson. Dean Cole suggested a newspaper story about it.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES): Asbestos Survey charges (Bockmann - $2,300 paid within meeting claims. Proposal of $7,620 for Asbestos Abatement - f/ Demo Houses/Trailers was accepted by Mayor and Council. (Copy of Proposal attached to office copy of minutes) Timeline for abatement determined to be 1st or 2nd week of January. Review continues for determination of best cost to Municipality for removal of debris, as what might be hauled away for such purpose as bank stabilization, what might be removed by Lineweber, what to the landfill, other: (Boyer/ NRD/Reedy) - separation of ash from foundation. Two houses were selected for “burning.” Connie Mewes asked about the source of dirt for backfill. Fossler can provide what is needed to assure a “buildable” lot. Attorney Carothers intends to provide a demolition contract at the next Regular meeting. After signed, two properties without asbestos may be demolished.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): Dean Cole addressed members. He provided handouts. One - Potential Grant Applicants for the Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program or the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant Program (February deadline, October-November reward, designed to keep some waste out of the landfill) was described by Carothers as having greater application to old brick buildings with salvage aspects. Cole presented for approval the Norris Goodwill Fund application (Deadline 12/28) No cost share, requesting $1,450.78 of possible $1,500 for two backboards, and reported that Mr. Murphy indicated that should the grant be successful, the school would help with final touches. Cole reported that the fence needs work - minor repairs. Pike will work with Radar to address the issue. Cole also advised that SECC could work on a landscape plan (without obligation to City) for one or both parks (February - instructor and students, and a proposal(s) would be brought back to the Council for their evaluation/consideration of the recommendations. Cole also brought up Main Street, NE. He indicated as well that the Feit Park location on the Blue River would be an “ideal location” for disembarkment within a canoe-kayak quarter. They will be setting up an ideas session soon, and Reedy, with Meyer’s voiced approval, volunteered to attend. Cole also spoke favorably of Re-Tree Nebraska as a potential avenue for improvement. Members thanked Cole, and Neumann said, “Keep doing what you are doing.”
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No work has been done on this project as of yet, but will be addressed in the near future.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN ISSUES/DISCUSSION: Reedy spoke on behalf of Jan Morris who wishes to pursue a potentially no-match grant for preservation of the cabin floor, and all members were in agreement for her to proceed.
ARMOR COATING (PIKE): Pike suggested that members consider armor coating streets in Spring, and members were in agreement to evaluate needs.
CLEAN-UP: Hughes noted that a property on the clean-up list now has a Temps receptacle. No properties were singled out for action, pending the designation of Tony Shepardson as the Ordinance Enforcement Officer (at the next Regular meeting.)
NEXT AGENDA:
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONTRACT
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:02 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 2, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Monday, December 10, 2018
December 4, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 4, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes
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 7:00 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 20, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,109.02; Bank Direct - Security First Bank - $35.00 (Safe Deposit Box Rental); Payroll - $6,149.30; Mainstreet Designs - $240.00; NE Dept. of Rev. - (501N) - $314.22; Norris Public Power - $1,190.78; ; One-Call Concepts - $2.25; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $230.69; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,356.26.
OATH(s) OF OFFICE(Administered by Attorney Carothers) :
MAYOR- LONNIE D. MEYER
WARD 1 COUNCIL - GLENN D. MEWES
WARD 2 COUNCIL - GENE RADAR REEDY
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT. - KEITH GILMORE - 697A, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS:
(Motion: Mewes, second: Neumann vote:4-0 affirmative) for following designations :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Water System) - Reedy and Neumann;(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes; (Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann; (City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes; (Keno) - Reedy and Mewes; (Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann,
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Carmichael
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Neumann
TEMPORARY CLERK: Andrew Carothers
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
Followed by:
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: (Motion: Neumann, second: Reedy, vote: 4-0 affirmative) for 2% increase across-the-board for employees, and no other changes, all of which is denoted specifically below.
BS STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$ 21.13 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
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $888.82 -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 - $ 12.50 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, $10.26 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND): Shepardson not in attendance. Tabled until next Regular meeting.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: It was noted that the agreement was for a 1-year term, with automatic renewal unless terminated, and a fee would be assessed to the City only in the event an animal needs to be euthanized. Motion: Mewes, Second: Neumann, Vote: 4-0 affirmative to authorize Mayoral signature on the agreement.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Attorney Carothers reported on current status of the project: Asbestos testing complete, except for two properties whereat admittance could not be achieved, and follow-up contact will be made. (Office Record: Lance/O’Keefe --- Those tested/outcome: 500 E 1st - asbestos - glazing; 108 E Broad - clean; 113 W Broad - clean; 210 W Main - asbestos-caulking; 305 S A - asbestos floor sheeting; 501 S A - clean; 108 W 1st - clean; 404 E 2nd - asbestos-roofing/caulking; 224 West Irving - clean; 323 W Lincoln - asbestos - roofing/glazing) Review will continue to determine advisability of “controlled burns." attorney Carothers will continue with efforts to correlate all aspects (asbestos remediation, demolition/landfill costs, etc.( what goes to landfill and the rate) - will meet with Fossler and continue talking with landfall personnel -- to get all information necessary to go forward with a demolition contract to achieve the best case, cost-effective possibilities for the City. He hopes to have all information in place for review and advisement at the next Regular meeting. Carol Hughes asked if demolition will be completed by the end of the year. Attorney Carothers indicated it will depend on remediation and demolition schedules, but late December or early January is a likely determination for project completion.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460:
Motion: Carmichael, Second: Neumann, Vote: 4-0 affirmative to suspend rule of three readings.
Motion: Carmichael, Second: Mewes, (reading of ordinance by Carothers), Vote: 4-0 affirmative to approve/accept Ordinance # 460.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner did not show up for court, so a bench warrant will be requested. Employee Pike indicated that one property owner plans to clean up property after Christmas.
NEXT AGENDA:
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND) DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Carmichael Time: 7:50 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 18, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 4, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes
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 7:00 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 20, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,109.02; Bank Direct - Security First Bank - $35.00 (Safe Deposit Box Rental); Payroll - $6,149.30; Mainstreet Designs - $240.00; NE Dept. of Rev. - (501N) - $314.22; Norris Public Power - $1,190.78; ; One-Call Concepts - $2.25; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank - (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Shell - $230.69; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $10,356.26.
OATH(s) OF OFFICE(Administered by Attorney Carothers) :
MAYOR- LONNIE D. MEYER
WARD 1 COUNCIL - GLENN D. MEWES
WARD 2 COUNCIL - GENE RADAR REEDY
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT. - KEITH GILMORE - 697A, CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS:
(Motion: Mewes, second: Neumann vote:4-0 affirmative) for following designations :
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: (Water System) - Reedy and Neumann;(Sewer Lagoon) - Carmichael and Mewes; (Streets and Alleys) - Carmichael and Neumann; (City Parks and Properties) - Reedy and Mewes; (Keno) - Reedy and Mewes; (Finance) - Carmichael and Neumann,
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Carmichael
SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Neumann
TEMPORARY CLERK: Andrew Carothers
CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT: Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
Followed by:
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS: (Motion: Neumann, second: Reedy, vote: 4-0 affirmative) for 2% increase across-the-board for employees, and no other changes, all of which is denoted specifically below.
BS STREET SUPERINTENDENT:
Milton Pike - Rate -$ 21.13 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
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche - $888.82 -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 - $ 12.50 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, $10.26 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND): Shepardson not in attendance. Tabled until next Regular meeting.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: It was noted that the agreement was for a 1-year term, with automatic renewal unless terminated, and a fee would be assessed to the City only in the event an animal needs to be euthanized. Motion: Mewes, Second: Neumann, Vote: 4-0 affirmative to authorize Mayoral signature on the agreement.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Attorney Carothers reported on current status of the project: Asbestos testing complete, except for two properties whereat admittance could not be achieved, and follow-up contact will be made. (Office Record: Lance/O’Keefe --- Those tested/outcome: 500 E 1st - asbestos - glazing; 108 E Broad - clean; 113 W Broad - clean; 210 W Main - asbestos-caulking; 305 S A - asbestos floor sheeting; 501 S A - clean; 108 W 1st - clean; 404 E 2nd - asbestos-roofing/caulking; 224 West Irving - clean; 323 W Lincoln - asbestos - roofing/glazing) Review will continue to determine advisability of “controlled burns." attorney Carothers will continue with efforts to correlate all aspects (asbestos remediation, demolition/landfill costs, etc.( what goes to landfill and the rate) - will meet with Fossler and continue talking with landfall personnel -- to get all information necessary to go forward with a demolition contract to achieve the best case, cost-effective possibilities for the City. He hopes to have all information in place for review and advisement at the next Regular meeting. Carol Hughes asked if demolition will be completed by the end of the year. Attorney Carothers indicated it will depend on remediation and demolition schedules, but late December or early January is a likely determination for project completion.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460:
Motion: Carmichael, Second: Neumann, Vote: 4-0 affirmative to suspend rule of three readings.
Motion: Carmichael, Second: Mewes, (reading of ordinance by Carothers), Vote: 4-0 affirmative to approve/accept Ordinance # 460.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CLEAN-UP: One property owner did not show up for court, so a bench warrant will be requested. Employee Pike indicated that one property owner plans to clean up property after Christmas.
NEXT AGENDA:
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND) DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS (ONGOING PROCEDURES)
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Carmichael Time: 7:50 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 18, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, November 23, 2018
November 20, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 20, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, 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 7:00 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 6, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $351.46; Payroll - $2,249.91; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $626.29; Black Hills Energy - $33.79; Farmers Cooperative - $4.50; Lopez Est. c/o Ashley Norris (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $7.43; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $4.17; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $72.71; Wymore Arbor State - $150.36; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,570.62.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND): Tony Shepardson anticipated to be in attendance at the next Regular meeting (Carothers to invite) . Basic considerations: Presence of certified officer during court proceedings increases credibility - ( per Carothers) --- Timeline 4-6 hours a week; possibility officer might be able to modify regular work schedule to address Municipal nuisance abatement situations (per Rex Adams comment) - (Order of address - “worst cases first”) - (per Attorney Carothers). Carothers noted that amendments to certain ordinances may be necessary.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: Members reviewed copy of an Impoundment/Shelter Agreement for Wymore, and stipulations (as hold-time and posting of impoundment at City) were determined to be acceptable, including anticipated low-count incidents of City reimbursement fees (only if animal - (last resort) needs to be euthanized.) Carothers will tailor the agreement to meet Municipal circumstances, and will provide it for further review/potential approval at the next Regular meeting.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Asbestos testing has been completed with the exception for two “no access” properties. Findings (not formalized at this time) indicated low incidence of asbestos (pipe wrap at a couple locations). Formalized findings are expected to be provided within the next week. Council member Carmichael expressed concern about “potential City liability issues” resulting from someone’s unauthorized removal of a carport on one of the demolition properties. Attorney Carothers intends to contact one property owner to determine if all “wanted” trim/etc. has been removed. Rex Adams indicated that Fire Chief Robinson is reviewing the possibility of five selected properties in the demolition program being included in “controlled burn/training” procedures, which will impact on a re-bid with the demolition contractor. Carothers stressed that all properties included in “controlled burn/training” exercises need to have in place for compliance with regulatory needs -- proof of asbestos testing/abatement, and authorized sign-off by property owners. Those not meeting the necessary criteria can not be included in the burn process. Carothers will provide Adams with the necessary sign-off forms. Additionally, Carothers will draft a letter to one property owner to provide a deadline for removal of contents prior to inclusion in the burn program.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460: Members reviewed a draft of the ordinance. Carothers will check into “propane use” regulations (as relates to heating homes in the City), and minor corrections will be made to the ordinance, which will be presented for further review/potential approval at the next Regular meeting. It was noted by Carothers that the Ordinance Enforcement Officer would be a great help in the area of notification, proof of ownership or lease, and notice of requirement to “hook up to City utilities,” and citing for ordinance violation in situation of failure to comply within timeline.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
MFO FUNDS: (City of Beatrice Ck # 34071-- $849.28): Members discussed variables, and a decision was made to hold current (and future - to become standardized procedure) MFO funds in the Fire Fund of the City’s General checking account, for availability at such time as the Fire Department requests funds.
CLEAN-UP: Property owner did not show up for court date. Appearance was rescheduled for two weeks. A property owner under current legal scrutiny has complie with the primary address factors (removal of two vehicles and garbage, and wood pile neatly stacked), but another problem has come to light after the relocation of wood - materials classified as “nuisance items” that will need to be removed. Carothers will send a letter requesting abatement of remaining infractions. If property owner does not fall into compliance with request, he will be taken back to court. Carol Hughes inquired about trailers on the property, and Carothers suggested that this, among other situations (other clean-up areas, dog at large issues, etc.) would be a good situation to be addressed by the Ordinance Enforcement Officer when the City has one in place. A storage unit issue has been filed for District Court action.
NEXT AGENDA:
OATH(s) OF OFFICE: MAYOR- LONNIE D. MEYER; WARD 1 COUNCIL - GLENN D. MEWES;
WARD 2 COUNCIL - GENE RADAR REEDY
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:
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND) AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 4, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 20, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, 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 7:00 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 6, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $351.46; Payroll - $2,249.91; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $626.29; Black Hills Energy - $33.79; Farmers Cooperative - $4.50; Lopez Est. c/o Ashley Norris (Met. Dep. Ref.) - $7.43; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $4.17; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $72.71; Wymore Arbor State - $150.36; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,570.62.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND): Tony Shepardson anticipated to be in attendance at the next Regular meeting (Carothers to invite) . Basic considerations: Presence of certified officer during court proceedings increases credibility - ( per Carothers) --- Timeline 4-6 hours a week; possibility officer might be able to modify regular work schedule to address Municipal nuisance abatement situations (per Rex Adams comment) - (Order of address - “worst cases first”) - (per Attorney Carothers). Carothers noted that amendments to certain ordinances may be necessary.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: Members reviewed copy of an Impoundment/Shelter Agreement for Wymore, and stipulations (as hold-time and posting of impoundment at City) were determined to be acceptable, including anticipated low-count incidents of City reimbursement fees (only if animal - (last resort) needs to be euthanized.) Carothers will tailor the agreement to meet Municipal circumstances, and will provide it for further review/potential approval at the next Regular meeting.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Asbestos testing has been completed with the exception for two “no access” properties. Findings (not formalized at this time) indicated low incidence of asbestos (pipe wrap at a couple locations). Formalized findings are expected to be provided within the next week. Council member Carmichael expressed concern about “potential City liability issues” resulting from someone’s unauthorized removal of a carport on one of the demolition properties. Attorney Carothers intends to contact one property owner to determine if all “wanted” trim/etc. has been removed. Rex Adams indicated that Fire Chief Robinson is reviewing the possibility of five selected properties in the demolition program being included in “controlled burn/training” procedures, which will impact on a re-bid with the demolition contractor. Carothers stressed that all properties included in “controlled burn/training” exercises need to have in place for compliance with regulatory needs -- proof of asbestos testing/abatement, and authorized sign-off by property owners. Those not meeting the necessary criteria can not be included in the burn process. Carothers will provide Adams with the necessary sign-off forms. Additionally, Carothers will draft a letter to one property owner to provide a deadline for removal of contents prior to inclusion in the burn program.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460: Members reviewed a draft of the ordinance. Carothers will check into “propane use” regulations (as relates to heating homes in the City), and minor corrections will be made to the ordinance, which will be presented for further review/potential approval at the next Regular meeting. It was noted by Carothers that the Ordinance Enforcement Officer would be a great help in the area of notification, proof of ownership or lease, and notice of requirement to “hook up to City utilities,” and citing for ordinance violation in situation of failure to comply within timeline.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): No new information.
MFO FUNDS: (City of Beatrice Ck # 34071-- $849.28): Members discussed variables, and a decision was made to hold current (and future - to become standardized procedure) MFO funds in the Fire Fund of the City’s General checking account, for availability at such time as the Fire Department requests funds.
CLEAN-UP: Property owner did not show up for court date. Appearance was rescheduled for two weeks. A property owner under current legal scrutiny has complie with the primary address factors (removal of two vehicles and garbage, and wood pile neatly stacked), but another problem has come to light after the relocation of wood - materials classified as “nuisance items” that will need to be removed. Carothers will send a letter requesting abatement of remaining infractions. If property owner does not fall into compliance with request, he will be taken back to court. Carol Hughes inquired about trailers on the property, and Carothers suggested that this, among other situations (other clean-up areas, dog at large issues, etc.) would be a good situation to be addressed by the Ordinance Enforcement Officer when the City has one in place. A storage unit issue has been filed for District Court action.
NEXT AGENDA:
OATH(s) OF OFFICE: MAYOR- LONNIE D. MEYER; WARD 1 COUNCIL - GLENN D. MEWES;
WARD 2 COUNCIL - GENE RADAR REEDY
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:
EMPLOYEE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND) AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
PLANNING & ZONING
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 4, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, November 8, 2018
November 6, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 6, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Chris Canfield, 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 7:00 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 October 16, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - 1,704.66; Payroll - $4,117.31; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $24.97; Constellation Energy - $9.68; Johnny’s Welding - $568.50; NE Dept. Rev (501N) - $209.15; Nebraska Environmental Products- $942.77; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,158.61; One-Call Concepts - $5.70; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $170.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb - W-2/W-3 software) - $64.00; Security First Bank -(Pike/IRA)- $55.00; Shell - $420.79; T.L. Excavation - $400.00; T. O. Haas - $1,411.68; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $35.42; Wymore Oil Company - $198.93; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,581.87.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE: Employee Milton Pike (& Wymore Mayor) indicated that current needs assessment for police coverage in Wymore makes an interlocal agreement inadvisable at this time. Members were in agreement for Attorney Carothers to invite Law Enforcement Officer Tony Shepardson to the next Regular meeting for a discussion of Ordinance Enforcement Officer scope, needs and expectations.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: Attorney Carothers is to provide documentation in time for review at the next Regular meeting.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Asbestos testing expected to be completed in the next week, with supporting documentation available the following week. Thirteen houses/trailers are to be inspected (2 previously done). An effort will be made to locate documentation of asbestos testing done previously on houses entered in the demolition program. Several houses are strong possibilities for “controlled burn/firemen training” and Fire Chief Brad Robinson will be contacted for “final decision on locations.” Actual demolition is expected during December for those structures without asbestos, and later for those requiring asbestos abatement.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Attorney Carothers will draft an Ordinance ( # 460) for review at the next Regular meeting so that documentation can be in place for use by the Ordinance Enforcement Officer for this situation.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): Pending further information from Dean Cole as such becomes available..
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): Pending further information from Dean Cole as such becomes available.
CLEAN-UP: Pictures were used to support legal action for one property owner. Several clean-up requirements were accomplished by one property owner, but with one remaining aspect (wood pile - west side of garage), which is currently being addressed. Chris Canfield said he might be able to assist the property owner with the project. Carothers indicated that the pile does not necessarily need to be removed, but it certainly needs to “be stacked neatly,” otherwise it is an invitation to rodents and feral cats. Judge Thimm has given the property owner 2 weeks to complete the task. Property owner is due back in court on Tuesday, the 20th. Pictures are still pending for one property owner and the storage unit infraction is to be addressed legally within the week.
OTHER:
Carol Hughes identified community improvement possibilities through association with NGage/ University of NE, Heartland…- information sessions focused on getting people (kids/and adults) involved in determination, assessment, and subsequent action within community to achieve betterment objectives. Members thanked her for the information.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND) AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes. Time: 7:42 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 20, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 6, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Chris Canfield, 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 7:00 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 October 16, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Neumann, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue (941) - 1,704.66; Payroll - $4,117.31; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $24.97; Constellation Energy - $9.68; Johnny’s Welding - $568.50; NE Dept. Rev (501N) - $209.15; Nebraska Environmental Products- $942.77; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,158.61; One-Call Concepts - $5.70; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb.) - $24.70; Postmaster - $170.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb - W-2/W-3 software) - $64.00; Security First Bank -(Pike/IRA)- $55.00; Shell - $420.79; T.L. Excavation - $400.00; T. O. Haas - $1,411.68; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Lumber - $35.42; Wymore Oil Company - $198.93; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,581.87.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE: Employee Milton Pike (& Wymore Mayor) indicated that current needs assessment for police coverage in Wymore makes an interlocal agreement inadvisable at this time. Members were in agreement for Attorney Carothers to invite Law Enforcement Officer Tony Shepardson to the next Regular meeting for a discussion of Ordinance Enforcement Officer scope, needs and expectations.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: Attorney Carothers is to provide documentation in time for review at the next Regular meeting.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Asbestos testing expected to be completed in the next week, with supporting documentation available the following week. Thirteen houses/trailers are to be inspected (2 previously done). An effort will be made to locate documentation of asbestos testing done previously on houses entered in the demolition program. Several houses are strong possibilities for “controlled burn/firemen training” and Fire Chief Brad Robinson will be contacted for “final decision on locations.” Actual demolition is expected during December for those structures without asbestos, and later for those requiring asbestos abatement.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Attorney Carothers will draft an Ordinance ( # 460) for review at the next Regular meeting so that documentation can be in place for use by the Ordinance Enforcement Officer for this situation.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): Pending further information from Dean Cole as such becomes available..
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE): Pending further information from Dean Cole as such becomes available.
CLEAN-UP: Pictures were used to support legal action for one property owner. Several clean-up requirements were accomplished by one property owner, but with one remaining aspect (wood pile - west side of garage), which is currently being addressed. Chris Canfield said he might be able to assist the property owner with the project. Carothers indicated that the pile does not necessarily need to be removed, but it certainly needs to “be stacked neatly,” otherwise it is an invitation to rodents and feral cats. Judge Thimm has given the property owner 2 weeks to complete the task. Property owner is due back in court on Tuesday, the 20th. Pictures are still pending for one property owner and the storage unit infraction is to be addressed legally within the week.
OTHER:
Carol Hughes identified community improvement possibilities through association with NGage/ University of NE, Heartland…- information sessions focused on getting people (kids/and adults) involved in determination, assessment, and subsequent action within community to achieve betterment objectives. Members thanked her for the information.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (TONY SHEPARDSON INVITED TO ATTEND) AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES, ORDINANCE #460
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes. Time: 7:42 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 20, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 18, 2018
October 16, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 16, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Mewes
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Fred Laber, Rex Adams, Gage County Officer Klaus, Dean Cole
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 7:00 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 October 2, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $214.88; Payroll - $2,002.08; Black Hills Energy - $25.25; Constellation Energy - $4.31; Land Survey Tech - $525.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.89; Milton Pike (Postage. Reimb.) - $24.70; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $72.44; Wymore Arbor State - $221.74; Wymore Lumber - $176.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,324.25
.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE: Work continues on an intended proposal by Mark Meints. Tabled pending availability of information.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: Pending documentation from Attorney Carothers.
KENO REOPENING PROCEDURE/NEEDS: Anticipated re-opening under the name Lucky Bridge Lounge within ten days from today’s date.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Asbestos testing information anticipated shortly. Waiting from scheduling information from service provider (Bockman).
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Pending further analysis supported by DeWitt attorney, with reference to possibility of finding some comparative factors within floodplain regulations of that jurisdiction.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK - (DEAN COLE): Dean Cole called for consideration for surveying Feit Memorial Park/City Park for the purpose of forwarding potential improvements, and cultivating grant opportunities (as within programs provided by Re-Tree Nebraska, Greener Nebraska, Game & Parks, Legacy Program). Cole indicated that determinations would be needed to engage the SECC Park Plan (Febr.-May project, (measurements) which could be done “without obligation,“ and also --- that putting a 5-year plan in place for “parks” would be a sound decision. No objections were raised to Cole’s intent to pursue improvements through grant applications, and permission of council was thereby given for the matter to proceed. Attorney Carothers will check at courthouse to see if any survey information (as Feit Park - 1976) is available prior to any scheduling of a new “survey” process. Determination of property “corners” is also a possibility to support boundaries, and therefore forward improvement plans/processes. Cole also touched briefly on future interest - as canoeing quarter, wildlife/plant life protection. Cole also requested attention to ruts (from run-off) in the approach to Feit Memorial Park, and the matter will be corrected by the application of gravel to the problem areas. Cole also brought up the need to get the “new basketball” hoops in place. Discussion of this topic included debate over the size/depth of holes needed to support the equipment, and final determination was for Mayor Meyer to check with Norris to see if they could “auger 24”/36” holes to support placement (time-effective) of the equipment by a local service provider (Sullivan). It was noted that Mewes and Reedy are on the Park Committee, so Reedy agreed to work in support of placement of the hoops (with a suggested completion time of November.) Cole indicated that both boys and girls were utilizing the play area, and that improvements to the existing hoops (backboards/decals/etc) would also be a good idea. Cole also requested permission to pursue grant funds and get Highway Department permission for the placement of directory information (on 77- brown signs - for Walking Trail, Johnson Cabin, Chamberlin Monument, Baseball Field, City Park, Feit Memorial Park, etc. No objections were made, and permission was given. Cole was thanked for his interest and information, and Cole voiced appreciation for the topic attention of Mayor and Council .
NOV 10. HALL RENTAL (FEE WAIVED) SB TRAIL MEETING - (DEAN COLE): All members in agreement for fee-waived use of the hall for “dedication ceremony” for approximately 20-25 people (Noon - 2PM) on November 10th, 2018.
STORAGE CONTAINERS - (Connie Mewes): Objection from attendee Laber was made to permitting placement of storage units within residential areas. Council member Reedy also objected. Attorney Carothers stated that allowance of storage units in residential areas could set precedent for other types of storage. Connie Mewes withdrew the topic from further consideration at this time. Carothers will “get on” another legal issue.
CLEAN UP: Two properties were removed from the clean-up list due to full/or expected timely resolution of infractions. Attorney Carothers requested pictures of clean-up infractions on one property. Some improvement was noted on another property with upcoming court scheduling.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 6, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 16, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Council member Mewes
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Fred Laber, Rex Adams, Gage County Officer Klaus, Dean Cole
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 7:00 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 October 2, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Neumann, 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $214.88; Payroll - $2,002.08; Black Hills Energy - $25.25; Constellation Energy - $4.31; Land Survey Tech - $525.00; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $1.89; Milton Pike (Postage. Reimb.) - $24.70; Security First Bank - (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $72.44; Wymore Arbor State - $221.74; Wymore Lumber - $176.96; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,324.25
.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE: Work continues on an intended proposal by Mark Meints. Tabled pending availability of information.
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY: Pending documentation from Attorney Carothers.
KENO REOPENING PROCEDURE/NEEDS: Anticipated re-opening under the name Lucky Bridge Lounge within ten days from today’s date.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Asbestos testing information anticipated shortly. Waiting from scheduling information from service provider (Bockman).
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Pending further analysis supported by DeWitt attorney, with reference to possibility of finding some comparative factors within floodplain regulations of that jurisdiction.
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK - (DEAN COLE): Dean Cole called for consideration for surveying Feit Memorial Park/City Park for the purpose of forwarding potential improvements, and cultivating grant opportunities (as within programs provided by Re-Tree Nebraska, Greener Nebraska, Game & Parks, Legacy Program). Cole indicated that determinations would be needed to engage the SECC Park Plan (Febr.-May project, (measurements) which could be done “without obligation,“ and also --- that putting a 5-year plan in place for “parks” would be a sound decision. No objections were raised to Cole’s intent to pursue improvements through grant applications, and permission of council was thereby given for the matter to proceed. Attorney Carothers will check at courthouse to see if any survey information (as Feit Park - 1976) is available prior to any scheduling of a new “survey” process. Determination of property “corners” is also a possibility to support boundaries, and therefore forward improvement plans/processes. Cole also touched briefly on future interest - as canoeing quarter, wildlife/plant life protection. Cole also requested attention to ruts (from run-off) in the approach to Feit Memorial Park, and the matter will be corrected by the application of gravel to the problem areas. Cole also brought up the need to get the “new basketball” hoops in place. Discussion of this topic included debate over the size/depth of holes needed to support the equipment, and final determination was for Mayor Meyer to check with Norris to see if they could “auger 24”/36” holes to support placement (time-effective) of the equipment by a local service provider (Sullivan). It was noted that Mewes and Reedy are on the Park Committee, so Reedy agreed to work in support of placement of the hoops (with a suggested completion time of November.) Cole indicated that both boys and girls were utilizing the play area, and that improvements to the existing hoops (backboards/decals/etc) would also be a good idea. Cole also requested permission to pursue grant funds and get Highway Department permission for the placement of directory information (on 77- brown signs - for Walking Trail, Johnson Cabin, Chamberlin Monument, Baseball Field, City Park, Feit Memorial Park, etc. No objections were made, and permission was given. Cole was thanked for his interest and information, and Cole voiced appreciation for the topic attention of Mayor and Council .
NOV 10. HALL RENTAL (FEE WAIVED) SB TRAIL MEETING - (DEAN COLE): All members in agreement for fee-waived use of the hall for “dedication ceremony” for approximately 20-25 people (Noon - 2PM) on November 10th, 2018.
STORAGE CONTAINERS - (Connie Mewes): Objection from attendee Laber was made to permitting placement of storage units within residential areas. Council member Reedy also objected. Attorney Carothers stated that allowance of storage units in residential areas could set precedent for other types of storage. Connie Mewes withdrew the topic from further consideration at this time. Carothers will “get on” another legal issue.
CLEAN UP: Two properties were removed from the clean-up list due to full/or expected timely resolution of infractions. Attorney Carothers requested pictures of clean-up infractions on one property. Some improvement was noted on another property with upcoming court scheduling.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CITY PARK/FEIT MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS/GRANTS, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
“77” ROAD SIGNS, AS PER DIRECTORY INFORMATION FOR WALKING TRAIL, JOHNSON CABIN, CHAMBERLIN MONUMENT, BALLFIELD, FEIT MEMORIAL PARK, CITY PARK, ETC, AS PER AVAILABLE INFORMATION (DEAN COLE)
CLEAN-UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 6, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Thursday, October 4, 2018
October 2, 2018
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 2, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Chris Canfield
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 7:00 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 Sept. 18, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,736.14; Payroll - $3,366.39; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $375.00; Blue Valley Door - $789.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,149.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $212.72; NE U.C. Fund - $34.12; Norris Public Power - $1,166.83; Office Supply - $394.05; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $170.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $472.43; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $158.86; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $5,407.66; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,517.20.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -CONTINUED: Discussion of interested applicants was followed by determination (suggestion of Mayor Meyer) to obtain a cost-analysis from Wymore in reference to potentiality of an inter-local agreement between communities for law enforcement coverage, and with that information to be weighed against the pros and cons of possible alternate determination for an Ordinance Enforcement Officer only. Clarification was made (Carothers - based on comment by Hughes) that presently Wymore Law Enforcement does not enter into City (Blue Springs) disturbance issues unless support is solicited by Gage County Law Enforcement, whereas within an inter-local agreement with Wymore, not only would routine patrol (as per agreement parameter) be in effect, but response to disturbance issues would be automatic.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP): Celebration cost was below the $5,000 budget allowance, closing at $4,021.50.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Carothers reported that scheduling (Bockmann - asbestos testing) has been arranged for a day within the next two weeks, with Council member Reedy taking time from work in all probability, to stand in for Dan Disney who may not be available as initially believed to accompany and provide access to designated/program-approved properties.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Attorney Carothers will attempt secondary contact (first choice did not respond), to pursue particulars of response by that community (DeWitt) for this type of situation.
CLEAN UP: Deadline compliance (removal of truck bed loaded with debris) of 10/2 for one property on the clean-up list will be determined by drive-by (Carothers, after meeting), and if not accomplished will be addressed by legal means. Another property owner on the clean-up list who expressed hardship in meeting a previous deadline, and who has made some progress, will be given until 10/20 to resolve issues or will be “continued to 10/24 11 AM.” - Carothers. Carothers will also “move forward on a previous …‘container removal’ issue.” Connie Mewes inquired as to rationale for not allowing them (storage containers) in non-residential areas, and discussion of stipulations in place for other communities (as Beatrice - 2 allowed in commercial/industrial zoned areas - Glenn Mewes) was discussed. Connie Mewes also inquired as to the need for building permits for “greenhouses” and three were noted in the community. Due to need to assure compliance with set-back regulations, determination was made that these structures would not be excused from routine building permit application procedure. Considered resolved, another issue was removed (illegal dumping) from the clean-up list. Council member Carmichael questioned practice comparable to “nit-picking” for clean-up issues, and Carothers stated that preferred address is “worst properties first.” Council member Reedy suggested that an Ordinance Enforcement Officer would be valuable in determination of focus and action, and members agreed.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
KENO REOPENING PROCEDURE/NEEDS
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:30 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 16, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 2, 2018, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: City Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Chris Canfield
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 7:00 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 Sept. 18, 2018, Regular meeting.
After review -- motion, second, and vote (Carmichael, Mewes, 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,736.14; Payroll - $3,366.39; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $375.00; Blue Valley Door - $789.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,149.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $212.72; NE U.C. Fund - $34.12; Norris Public Power - $1,166.83; Office Supply - $394.05; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $170.00; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Shell - $472.43; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $158.86; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $5,407.66; TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,517.20.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -CONTINUED: Discussion of interested applicants was followed by determination (suggestion of Mayor Meyer) to obtain a cost-analysis from Wymore in reference to potentiality of an inter-local agreement between communities for law enforcement coverage, and with that information to be weighed against the pros and cons of possible alternate determination for an Ordinance Enforcement Officer only. Clarification was made (Carothers - based on comment by Hughes) that presently Wymore Law Enforcement does not enter into City (Blue Springs) disturbance issues unless support is solicited by Gage County Law Enforcement, whereas within an inter-local agreement with Wymore, not only would routine patrol (as per agreement parameter) be in effect, but response to disturbance issues would be automatic.
ANNUAL CITY CELEBRATION (FINANCIAL RECAP): Celebration cost was below the $5,000 budget allowance, closing at $4,021.50.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE: Carothers reported that scheduling (Bockmann - asbestos testing) has been arranged for a day within the next two weeks, with Council member Reedy taking time from work in all probability, to stand in for Dan Disney who may not be available as initially believed to accompany and provide access to designated/program-approved properties.
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES: Attorney Carothers will attempt secondary contact (first choice did not respond), to pursue particulars of response by that community (DeWitt) for this type of situation.
CLEAN UP: Deadline compliance (removal of truck bed loaded with debris) of 10/2 for one property on the clean-up list will be determined by drive-by (Carothers, after meeting), and if not accomplished will be addressed by legal means. Another property owner on the clean-up list who expressed hardship in meeting a previous deadline, and who has made some progress, will be given until 10/20 to resolve issues or will be “continued to 10/24 11 AM.” - Carothers. Carothers will also “move forward on a previous …‘container removal’ issue.” Connie Mewes inquired as to rationale for not allowing them (storage containers) in non-residential areas, and discussion of stipulations in place for other communities (as Beatrice - 2 allowed in commercial/industrial zoned areas - Glenn Mewes) was discussed. Connie Mewes also inquired as to the need for building permits for “greenhouses” and three were noted in the community. Due to need to assure compliance with set-back regulations, determination was made that these structures would not be excused from routine building permit application procedure. Considered resolved, another issue was removed (illegal dumping) from the clean-up list. Council member Carmichael questioned practice comparable to “nit-picking” for clean-up issues, and Carothers stated that preferred address is “worst properties first.” Council member Reedy suggested that an Ordinance Enforcement Officer would be valuable in determination of focus and action, and members agreed.
NEXT AGENDA:
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER vs. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE
AGREEMENT WITH HUMANE SOCIETY
KENO REOPENING PROCEDURE/NEEDS
DILAPIDATED HOUSES: ONGOING PROCEDURE
OCCUPIED DWELLINGS WITHOUT UTILITIES
CLEAN UP
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:30 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 16, 2018.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
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