December 17, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 17, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann
ABSENT: Council member Reedy
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Lee/Dorothy Parrish
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 December 3, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann ), second (Mewes), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $232.04; Payroll - $2,152.74; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Annual Charge) - $1,489.50; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $61.11; Black Hills Energy - $48.49; Constellation Energy - $32.18; Farmers Cooperative - $14.98; Jerry’s Diesel - $1,617.27; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $40.03; Pickrell Lumber - (Cabin) - $300.96; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Windstream - $82.26; Wymore Super Foods - $47.67; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,354.23.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Attorney Carothers asked (Hughes) to have Rex Adams call him (again?) about property status concerns, and also told that a third roll-off is planned after Christmas.
PLANNING & ZONING: No pending applications; however, Lee and Dorothy Parrish inquired about the possibility of building a woodworking “hobby” shop (metal building, concrete floor, heating, plumbing) on 3 lots - (130 ft. wide - 2nd and Washington) Carothers explained that presently the City does not allow accessory buildings to be constructed/placed on residential property where there is no primary use (house) structure. Members discussed the pros and cons of changes in building/zoning policy, which included “low probability of new homes being built on all empty lots, and the desirability of “upping” the City tax base. Members came to agreement for Carothers to draft a proposal which would allow for “construction” of storage/shop structures where no primary use structure exists, and that will be reviewed first by the Planning and Zoning Commission (at the January 13th meeting), and secondarily by Council at the January 21st meeting.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Work continues, and is held to budget.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT (Mayoral Signature) : Mayor Meyer signed the Building Inspector Agreement. Letters have been sent to designated property owners. Inspection warrants will be activated in the event of “no response” from owners. Carothers indicated that an individual did not arrive for his second court date, but it is believed the individual is currently “in rehab” and not at this time living in violation of ordinance prohibiting residing in a structure without benefit of public utilities. A possibility exists for the proceedings to be cancelled. Carothers will contact a family member of the person involved in reference to the vehicle left on the property (flat tire) for a prolonged period of time.
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT (PROJECTS) - KEITH GILMORE - 697A (Jan.- Dec. - entire year), CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
(Motion: Mewes, second: Neumann: vote: 3-0 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 (Projects) : Keith Gilmore - #697A - of Gilmore & Associates - Columbus, NE. (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
CITY ATTORNEY: Andrew Carothers.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Mike Willet
CITY AUDITOR: Brian Blobaum
CITY PHYSICIAN: (No designee)
EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed)
(Motion: Mewes, second: Carmichael, 3-0 affirmative vote to raise employee wages 3% across the board.
BS STREET/WATER/SEWER SUPERVISOR:
Milton Pike - Rate -$ 21.77 hourly wage.
Continuance of current policy regarding insurance.
Bi-monthly Retirement ($55.00) City Contribution
Vacation: 4 wk. paid vacation
No comp time. instead OT
Paid Holidays: (10) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Christmas
CITY CLERK:
Katherine Roche -$ 915.49 - 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 - $12.88 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, $ 10.57 Hourly)
Other: To be established as needed.
Other: Mayor Meyer asked if the gasket has been replaced in the backhoe (old), and Pike replied, “Yes.”
NEXT AGENDA:
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:40 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 7, 2020.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on December 3, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, 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, Council President Carmichael 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 November 19, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Security First Bank - Box Rent - $35.00; Bank Direct - (Internal Revenue Service - 941) - $2,205.43; Payroll - - $6,099.96; 888-Log-Guys, LLC - (Cabin) - $5,044.28; NE Dept. of Revenue - 501N - $308.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,272.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $12.04; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Gene (Radar) Reedy (Municipal Publicity - Reimb. Van’s Chicken) - $120.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb - W-2/W-3 software) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Ullman Auto Sales (Keith Weyer) - $3,000.00 (Cabin); Wex Bank - $318.98; Willet & Carothers - $1,170.00; Williams Midwest Housemovers, Inc. -(Final/Cabin) - $7,250.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - $42.24; Wymore Oil Company - $213.95; TOTAL CLAIMS - $27,229.83.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Progress continues, per Carol Hughes - “ 2nd dumpster, completion timeline unknown at this time.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: (Note: Thomas Foundation Grant 18,500 (paid); Tourism Grant $19,000 (unpaid) to be awarded upon presentation of applicable bills. To this date spent $26,820.94, with $3,900.00 committed to grading/sidewalks, and with Pickrell Lumber bill - amount still outstanding from the remaining balance of $6,779.06. ) Discussion included: Remaining processes per Reedy - Work on floor (Ullman); bricklaying (chimney), comments: “Nice job, Sits nice. Getting closer” to completion. At the Tourism meeting (12/3), April-May was given as project finish date.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Carothers noted that an individual did not keep his court date, and it was continued until December 17th. Probation revocation is anticipated to be the primary focus and altering factor for this individual. Carmichael inquired as to the scope of property owner responsibility, and Carothers responded that, in accordance with the ordinance, no owner responsibility was indicated, only that of the individual in violation of the ordinance by “squatting/residing” in the dwelling without the benefit of public utilities. Copies of the Building Inspection Services Agreement were circulated to members. Discussion followed on various aspects of the agreement, with primary focus on Section 4. a. per, Except as provided in this paragraph 4, the City shall compensate the Company in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125) per hour for inspection work. Inspection work shall include the Company’s travel time, time in completing the inspection, compiling evidence, and completing the inspection report and Notice and Order. If the Company is requested to complete one inspection, the Company shall be compensated for a minimum of four (4) hours. If the Company conducts two or more inspections on the same trip, the Company shall be compensated in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per hour for inspection work with no minimum time requirement (and ) b. - For all other services performed under this Agreement by the Company, the City shall compensate the Company at Seventy Dollars ($70.00) per hour with a one hour minimum. A copy of the complete agreement (Nebraska Code Consulting and Inspections, LLC - one year contract, with automatic renewal for another year, and provision that either party may cancel with a 30-day notice) is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Connie Mewes inquired as to the determination of order of address for structures under review. A priority list was provided to Carothers (by Reedy) (a copy of which is also attached to the office copy of the minutes. Carothers will prepare inspection warrants. It was noted that, once in place, a 10-day timeline will be in effect. A motion was made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Neumann, and approved by a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve/authorize Mayoral signature on the agreement, which is slated to be signed by Mayor Meyer at the December 17th meeting. Reedy asked if the process will go forward from this point, pending applicable signatures, and Carother’s response was, “Yes.” Carothers also advised members of the Legislative requirements (as of September) that municipalities must adopt (and buy) a building code (or if not, must enforce the State code. Carothers will be in contact with the League of Municipalities in reference to the mandate, and timeline (Carothers suggested Jan.-Feb. municipal decision) and for determination of versions - as, commercial, residential, mechanical, uniform building code, property maintenance. Carmichael inquired about the cost to buy codes, and it was described by Carothers as minimal, “the cost of the books.” Reedy inquired as to if the end result might be that the City would need to have it’s own building inspector, and Carothers replied that it was likely, and that the agreement approved tonight could be revisited with “changes” as circumstances dictate. Structural indications of properties neglected to the point of demolition consideration (per Carothers) are damaged shingles, windows, eaves, gutters. Carothers suggested addressing vacant structures first, and because it came up in discussion - later addressing occupied structures.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY: Considerations delayed until Spring.
NEXT AGENDA:
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT (Mayoral Signature)
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT (PR0JECTS) - KEITH GILMORE - 697A (Jan.- Dec. - entire year), CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 17, 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 3, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT: Mayor Meyer
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, 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, Council President Carmichael 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 November 19, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Security First Bank - Box Rent - $35.00; Bank Direct - (Internal Revenue Service - 941) - $2,205.43; Payroll - - $6,099.96; 888-Log-Guys, LLC - (Cabin) - $5,044.28; NE Dept. of Revenue - 501N - $308.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $30.00; Norris Public Power - $1,272.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.92; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Reimb.) - $12.04; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Gene (Radar) Reedy (Municipal Publicity - Reimb. Van’s Chicken) - $120.00; Katherine Roche (Reimb - W-2/W-3 software) - $64.00; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Ullman Auto Sales (Keith Weyer) - $3,000.00 (Cabin); Wex Bank - $318.98; Willet & Carothers - $1,170.00; Williams Midwest Housemovers, Inc. -(Final/Cabin) - $7,250.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of - $42.24; Wymore Oil Company - $213.95; TOTAL CLAIMS - $27,229.83.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Progress continues, per Carol Hughes - “ 2nd dumpster, completion timeline unknown at this time.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: (Note: Thomas Foundation Grant 18,500 (paid); Tourism Grant $19,000 (unpaid) to be awarded upon presentation of applicable bills. To this date spent $26,820.94, with $3,900.00 committed to grading/sidewalks, and with Pickrell Lumber bill - amount still outstanding from the remaining balance of $6,779.06. ) Discussion included: Remaining processes per Reedy - Work on floor (Ullman); bricklaying (chimney), comments: “Nice job, Sits nice. Getting closer” to completion. At the Tourism meeting (12/3), April-May was given as project finish date.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Carothers noted that an individual did not keep his court date, and it was continued until December 17th. Probation revocation is anticipated to be the primary focus and altering factor for this individual. Carmichael inquired as to the scope of property owner responsibility, and Carothers responded that, in accordance with the ordinance, no owner responsibility was indicated, only that of the individual in violation of the ordinance by “squatting/residing” in the dwelling without the benefit of public utilities. Copies of the Building Inspection Services Agreement were circulated to members. Discussion followed on various aspects of the agreement, with primary focus on Section 4. a. per, Except as provided in this paragraph 4, the City shall compensate the Company in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125) per hour for inspection work. Inspection work shall include the Company’s travel time, time in completing the inspection, compiling evidence, and completing the inspection report and Notice and Order. If the Company is requested to complete one inspection, the Company shall be compensated for a minimum of four (4) hours. If the Company conducts two or more inspections on the same trip, the Company shall be compensated in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per hour for inspection work with no minimum time requirement (and ) b. - For all other services performed under this Agreement by the Company, the City shall compensate the Company at Seventy Dollars ($70.00) per hour with a one hour minimum. A copy of the complete agreement (Nebraska Code Consulting and Inspections, LLC - one year contract, with automatic renewal for another year, and provision that either party may cancel with a 30-day notice) is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Connie Mewes inquired as to the determination of order of address for structures under review. A priority list was provided to Carothers (by Reedy) (a copy of which is also attached to the office copy of the minutes. Carothers will prepare inspection warrants. It was noted that, once in place, a 10-day timeline will be in effect. A motion was made by Council member Reedy, seconded by Neumann, and approved by a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve/authorize Mayoral signature on the agreement, which is slated to be signed by Mayor Meyer at the December 17th meeting. Reedy asked if the process will go forward from this point, pending applicable signatures, and Carother’s response was, “Yes.” Carothers also advised members of the Legislative requirements (as of September) that municipalities must adopt (and buy) a building code (or if not, must enforce the State code. Carothers will be in contact with the League of Municipalities in reference to the mandate, and timeline (Carothers suggested Jan.-Feb. municipal decision) and for determination of versions - as, commercial, residential, mechanical, uniform building code, property maintenance. Carmichael inquired about the cost to buy codes, and it was described by Carothers as minimal, “the cost of the books.” Reedy inquired as to if the end result might be that the City would need to have it’s own building inspector, and Carothers replied that it was likely, and that the agreement approved tonight could be revisited with “changes” as circumstances dictate. Structural indications of properties neglected to the point of demolition consideration (per Carothers) are damaged shingles, windows, eaves, gutters. Carothers suggested addressing vacant structures first, and because it came up in discussion - later addressing occupied structures.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY: Considerations delayed until Spring.
NEXT AGENDA:
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT (Mayoral Signature)
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: which will include: COMMITTEES, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY STREET SUPT (PR0JECTS) - KEITH GILMORE - 697A (Jan.- Dec. - entire year), CITY ATTORNEY & DEPUTY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, AND EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS AND WAGES AND BENEFITS
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:45 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 17, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 19, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (Arrived 7:10 PM)
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Fred Laber
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 5, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $342.72; Payroll - $2,030.14; Black Hills Energy - $32.31; DHHS - Licensure Unit (Water Operator Renewal) - $115.00; First State Insurance - $115.00; Linda Hohensee (Reimb.) - $5.49; Municipal Supply - $286.69; Office Depot - $557.05; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $283.42; Tractor Supply - $154.92; Ullman Auto Sales/Repair - $1,969.04; Windstream - $102.58; Wymore Arbor State - $244.78; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,499.74.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Mayor Meyer asked attending One Property at a Time Member Hughes for a progress report.
Hughes said “one dumpster is filled, another ordered. Progress is better than expected.” Mayor Meyer reported that “the wires are down.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy reported that 888-Log Guys will be on site Wednesday afternoon, and that the logs are cut and will be evaluated for compliance with specifications.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Mayor Meyer asked that an inquiry be made of Attorney Carothers to ascertain, if possible at this time, the date the two Blue Springs structures under current review will be inspected, and also, if any discounted price will be available if both towns (Blue Springs/Wymore) want inspections on the same day-choice schedule. In another matter, a complaint was filed for December 3, 2019 court date for a matter of “residing in a residential dwelling that is not being served with water, electric, and natural gas utility services…” Documentation is attached to the office copy of the minutes.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Understanding is that Dean Cole will not be pursuing grants in this regard due to heavy demands on his present schedule. Employee Pike will check with the Wymore Park Board to determine Wymore Park needs, this aimed at determining if prices might be discounted through a two-community purchase option.
OTHER: Mayor Meyer inquired about equipment, and Pike responded that both backhoes are working, but that units are crowded together and infringing on the shop work area. Suggestions were made about alternate storage, as the possibility of removing the dump truck, perhaps to the Cemetery building, and putting other equipment in its place. Height restriction of the storage area makes this an unworkable solution. It was also discussed that the old backhoe could be moved to the Cemetery storage building and put out for bids in the Spring (Reedy), thus potentially garnering a better price. Employee Pike will make inquiries to determine feasibility of this alternate storage for the old backhoe.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY
And:
(but the following may instead be a December 17th, 2019 Meeting Agenda Topic)--
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 to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:17 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 3, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 19, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy (Arrived 7:10 PM)
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Fred Laber
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 5, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $342.72; Payroll - $2,030.14; Black Hills Energy - $32.31; DHHS - Licensure Unit (Water Operator Renewal) - $115.00; First State Insurance - $115.00; Linda Hohensee (Reimb.) - $5.49; Municipal Supply - $286.69; Office Depot - $557.05; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $283.42; Tractor Supply - $154.92; Ullman Auto Sales/Repair - $1,969.04; Windstream - $102.58; Wymore Arbor State - $244.78; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,499.74.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Mayor Meyer asked attending One Property at a Time Member Hughes for a progress report.
Hughes said “one dumpster is filled, another ordered. Progress is better than expected.” Mayor Meyer reported that “the wires are down.”
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy reported that 888-Log Guys will be on site Wednesday afternoon, and that the logs are cut and will be evaluated for compliance with specifications.
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT: Mayor Meyer asked that an inquiry be made of Attorney Carothers to ascertain, if possible at this time, the date the two Blue Springs structures under current review will be inspected, and also, if any discounted price will be available if both towns (Blue Springs/Wymore) want inspections on the same day-choice schedule. In another matter, a complaint was filed for December 3, 2019 court date for a matter of “residing in a residential dwelling that is not being served with water, electric, and natural gas utility services…” Documentation is attached to the office copy of the minutes.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Understanding is that Dean Cole will not be pursuing grants in this regard due to heavy demands on his present schedule. Employee Pike will check with the Wymore Park Board to determine Wymore Park needs, this aimed at determining if prices might be discounted through a two-community purchase option.
OTHER: Mayor Meyer inquired about equipment, and Pike responded that both backhoes are working, but that units are crowded together and infringing on the shop work area. Suggestions were made about alternate storage, as the possibility of removing the dump truck, perhaps to the Cemetery building, and putting other equipment in its place. Height restriction of the storage area makes this an unworkable solution. It was also discussed that the old backhoe could be moved to the Cemetery storage building and put out for bids in the Spring (Reedy), thus potentially garnering a better price. Employee Pike will make inquiries to determine feasibility of this alternate storage for the old backhoe.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION/WYMORE PARK BOARD INQUIRY
And:
(but the following may instead be a December 17th, 2019 Meeting Agenda Topic)--
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 to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 7:17 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 3, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
November 5, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Patty Novotny, Fred Laber, A & D Miller, Adam Vater
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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 15, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,687.05; Payroll $4,222.51; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $98.10; Black Hills Energy - $22.97; Constellation Energy - $3.16; Gilmore & Associates (2019 Street Plans) - $598.35; Johnny’s Welding - $28.25; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $32.98; Municipal Supply - $507.10; NE Dept of Rev (501N) - $216.50; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,538.00; Norris Public Power - $1,143.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.54; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - $458.83; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $203.52; Wymore Oil Company - $310.93; TOTAL CLAIMS $ 11,184.32.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Carol Hughes gave information on behalf of One Property At a Time, as ---Forney property has been acquired, and they would like the City to participate in the clean-up project (“demolition cost”). Attorney Carothers suggested that OPAT contact demolition operators (Fossler/Lottman) to get a bid for demolition cost and share that information with the City to support their decision on the matter. It was also suggested (Pike) that there may be interest in removing the trailer to another location, which would reduce removal cost of the structure.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy identified individuals (James Ullman, Oren Bednar) who will be participating in log (oak) acquisition and cutting. Williams Midwest House Movers is expected to have a representative on site on November 18 for determination or actual start date, depending on their schedule. 888-Log-Guys Log Home Restoration proposal specifications and conditions were discussed (copy of proposal attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review,), and a motion was made by Mewes to accept the proposal, which was then seconded by Reedy, and approved in a vote of Carmichael - No, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, and Reedy - Yes. (Office Record: Copies of signed Proposal sent to 888-Log Guys, Jan Morris, Gene Reedy)
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Not necessary at this time. Removed until later date.
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS : Within a motion by Carmichael, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote, an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Water Fund and an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Sewer Fund, $12,500 alike was transferred from Water and Sewer funds to the General Fund, and the combined total of $25,000 was then transferred from the General Fund to the Street Fund to cover the Backhoe purchase of $25,000 - (1999 New Holland 655E STK 60359 from Martin Equipment - Goodfield, Il) It was noted that the new backhoe is working out well and has been described as a good machine by a local service provider (Jerry’s Diesel). The old backhoe, however, though up and running briefly, is again in need of repair, perhaps (Pike) - “needing to have injectors replaced.”
CLEAN-UP: Upon advisement of Attorney Carothers, a motion was made by Reedy, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Milton Pike as Temporary Ordinance Enforcement Officer for the purpose of serving notice (with 5 day response deadline) to an individual in violation of Ordinance # 460. In another matter, Attorney Carothers stated he would have an agreement for members to consider/approve at the next Regular meeting regarding the inspection of two Blue Springs structures (Office Record: Lance/Stipe) , hopefully which can be addressed within the same timeline as Wymore inspections, and which may result in reduced price per unit (possibly from $125 to $100).
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Members discussed the sales proposal of Sterling West - for Nuplay rubber mulch coated earthtone - delivered price at $4,250.00 for (10 bags). Mayor Meyer indicated that it is his understanding that Dean Cole is still researching grant opportunities, and he suggested delaying any decision on the purchase pending outcome of that endeavor. No objection was raised. As per Mayor Meyer’s request, the Sterling West information will be kept on file.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS “DOG” SITUATION AT PRESCHOOL (Patty Novotny): Patty Novotny questioned if breed-specific ban might be considered by the City, and in support of that inquiry, stated strong concern for the safety of children at the preschool during outside activity in which they are in close proximity with neighborhood dogs (2 pit bulls, one Rotweiler) and she presented a timeline of events and documentation of several individuals describing experiences which had the potential to escalate into dangerous situations for adults and children. A copy of this information is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Dog owners (Millers) described the dogs as gentle and friendly, and noted that the Investigator at the scene told that the dogs did not present with hostility. City Attorney stressed the importance of keeping the safety of the children the primary concern, and asked for the cooperation of the owners in keeping in compliance with the leash law, and out of concern and cooperation-- to place them on their property as far away from the children as possible, and with due concern about keeping them inside during the outside activity of children. Though the Millers repeated that the dogs are not dangerous (even taken to Nursing Home to visit clients), they agreed to comply with City leash law, and cooperate. In an unrelated incident, Adam Vater shared information about another pit bull (owner not determined) who posed threateningly when they were having a family event at City Hall. Other responders told of other incidents of dogs-at-large.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 19, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on November 5, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Patty Novotny, Fred Laber, A & D Miller, Adam Vater
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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 15, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,687.05; Payroll $4,222.51; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $98.10; Black Hills Energy - $22.97; Constellation Energy - $3.16; Gilmore & Associates (2019 Street Plans) - $598.35; Johnny’s Welding - $28.25; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $32.98; Municipal Supply - $507.10; NE Dept of Rev (501N) - $216.50; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C) - $1,538.00; Norris Public Power - $1,143.93; One-Call Concepts - $1.54; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.60; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Shell/Wex Bank - $458.83; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - $203.52; Wymore Oil Company - $310.93; TOTAL CLAIMS $ 11,184.32.
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY): Carol Hughes gave information on behalf of One Property At a Time, as ---Forney property has been acquired, and they would like the City to participate in the clean-up project (“demolition cost”). Attorney Carothers suggested that OPAT contact demolition operators (Fossler/Lottman) to get a bid for demolition cost and share that information with the City to support their decision on the matter. It was also suggested (Pike) that there may be interest in removing the trailer to another location, which would reduce removal cost of the structure.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy identified individuals (James Ullman, Oren Bednar) who will be participating in log (oak) acquisition and cutting. Williams Midwest House Movers is expected to have a representative on site on November 18 for determination or actual start date, depending on their schedule. 888-Log-Guys Log Home Restoration proposal specifications and conditions were discussed (copy of proposal attached to office copy of minutes and available for public review,), and a motion was made by Mewes to accept the proposal, which was then seconded by Reedy, and approved in a vote of Carmichael - No, Mewes - Yes, Neumann - Yes, and Reedy - Yes. (Office Record: Copies of signed Proposal sent to 888-Log Guys, Jan Morris, Gene Reedy)
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Not necessary at this time. Removed until later date.
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS : Within a motion by Carmichael, second by Mewes, and a 4-0 affirmative vote, an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Water Fund and an excess of $12,500 was declared in the Sewer Fund, $12,500 alike was transferred from Water and Sewer funds to the General Fund, and the combined total of $25,000 was then transferred from the General Fund to the Street Fund to cover the Backhoe purchase of $25,000 - (1999 New Holland 655E STK 60359 from Martin Equipment - Goodfield, Il) It was noted that the new backhoe is working out well and has been described as a good machine by a local service provider (Jerry’s Diesel). The old backhoe, however, though up and running briefly, is again in need of repair, perhaps (Pike) - “needing to have injectors replaced.”
CLEAN-UP: Upon advisement of Attorney Carothers, a motion was made by Reedy, seconded by Mewes, and received a 4-0 affirmative vote to appoint Milton Pike as Temporary Ordinance Enforcement Officer for the purpose of serving notice (with 5 day response deadline) to an individual in violation of Ordinance # 460. In another matter, Attorney Carothers stated he would have an agreement for members to consider/approve at the next Regular meeting regarding the inspection of two Blue Springs structures (Office Record: Lance/Stipe) , hopefully which can be addressed within the same timeline as Wymore inspections, and which may result in reduced price per unit (possibly from $125 to $100).
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Members discussed the sales proposal of Sterling West - for Nuplay rubber mulch coated earthtone - delivered price at $4,250.00 for (10 bags). Mayor Meyer indicated that it is his understanding that Dean Cole is still researching grant opportunities, and he suggested delaying any decision on the purchase pending outcome of that endeavor. No objection was raised. As per Mayor Meyer’s request, the Sterling West information will be kept on file.
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS “DOG” SITUATION AT PRESCHOOL (Patty Novotny): Patty Novotny questioned if breed-specific ban might be considered by the City, and in support of that inquiry, stated strong concern for the safety of children at the preschool during outside activity in which they are in close proximity with neighborhood dogs (2 pit bulls, one Rotweiler) and she presented a timeline of events and documentation of several individuals describing experiences which had the potential to escalate into dangerous situations for adults and children. A copy of this information is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Dog owners (Millers) described the dogs as gentle and friendly, and noted that the Investigator at the scene told that the dogs did not present with hostility. City Attorney stressed the importance of keeping the safety of the children the primary concern, and asked for the cooperation of the owners in keeping in compliance with the leash law, and out of concern and cooperation-- to place them on their property as far away from the children as possible, and with due concern about keeping them inside during the outside activity of children. Though the Millers repeated that the dogs are not dangerous (even taken to Nursing Home to visit clients), they agreed to comply with City leash law, and cooperate. In an unrelated incident, Adam Vater shared information about another pit bull (owner not determined) who posed threateningly when they were having a family event at City Hall. Other responders told of other incidents of dogs-at-large.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
CLEAN-UP/BUILDING INSPECTOR AGREEMENT
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Neumann Time: 7:55 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 19, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Beatrice Building Inspectors Mierau and McCrury, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, 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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 1, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $209.52; Payroll - $2,170.54; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $200.00; Constellation Energy - $3.11; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $229.15; Jan Morris (Cabin reimbursements) - $46.06; NE UC Fund - $21.01; One-Call Concepts - $5.76; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.50; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $49.86; Schuster’s Outdoor RV - $32.88; Windstream - $77.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,306.12.
BUILDING INSPECTION/INTERNATIONAL CODE/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: BEATRICE BUILDING INSPECTORS MC CRURY/MIERAU INVITED TO ATTEND: Rod Mierau, assisted by Chet McCrury gave the overview and Andy Carothers led the inquiry session. (Summary: LLC was created to avail providing building inspector services to local communities. Municipal cost for the services that would be available are still being worked out, and is partly based on the level of participation by surrounding municipalities. It is , however, felt that building inspections would be on a “per inspection basis.” Primary focus would be building inspections and address of dilapidated buildings in compliance with the International Building Code. It was highly recommended that members familiarize themselves with the Property Code and make community-specific changes when adopting it. Attorney Carothers and Rex Adams (representing One Property at a Time) provided input in regard to possibilities because of empty lots now being available, and Connie Mewes brought up need for increased public awareness about the investment and effort of the City in the last demolition project, and not just One Property at a Time. Adams cordially stated that he was not in charge of advertising, and went on to indicate builder interest in speculative construction. It was also noted that sub-contractors were not in great supply locally. Mierau told of future possibility of electronic tracking of selected action processes.. The turnaround time for response to issues involving Residential Code was speculated to be 2-3 days. Nuisance issues could be addressed, starting with the worst offense, based on complaints, or from a compiled list. Mierau and McCrury stated they would be willing to return when more detailed information becomes available on their planned multi-municipality project. Everyone agreed that the biggest problems facing the City were dilapidated buildings and weeds/trash, and that this all could not be alleviated “overnight” but would take a “consistent approach.” Taking advantage of all/any available grant opportunities would add strength to the effort.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy has agreed to supervise current aspects of cabin preservations procedures, including contractor evaluations, supervision, and progress needs and analysis. He stated that James Ullman ( log work) should complete his part of the project within three weeks. Reedy also stated that another contractor (Butch Bouvier) has requested that the City sign off on work he, if chosen, would do each week, and provide progress payments at those times. Approval by Council could facilitate that request. Reedy indicated that the project is still within budget. Dean Cole told that Jan Morris is confident in Reedy’s ability to carry the project forward.
PAVING/TRANSFER KENO FUNDS TO STREET DPT. FOR DISPOSITION TO PAVING PROJECT: Tabled for later consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Determination was to return to the previous method of handling issues (courtesy letter, certified letter, legal action) until such time as the City might be able to enter into the program offered by Mierau and McCrury of City of Beatrice. Dean Cole stated that while he is researching the “tree” needs of the City, he has noticed many junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles, and he offered to assist by compiling a fact/photographic record for the City to use to address these infractions. No objections were made to his offer of assistance.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH/GRANT APPLICATION (DEAN COLE): Employee Pike told of another supplier, and agreed to check their prices to make a comparison with information already at hand. Cole stated willingness to contact Land and Water Resourcing as a funding resource for various park needs, and he was given the go ahead.
EQUIPMENT- BACKHOE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT: Council member Carmichael presented information, identifying an available unit. ‘99 New Holland (no A/C) with 1,200 hours, which was offered for $27,000, but which he managed to bring down to $26,000- “delivered.” He stated intent to try for further reduction. By motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote he was given authority to make the purchase, and he will initiate arrangements for delivery.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
CLEAN-UP
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:15 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 5, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 15, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Beatrice Building Inspectors Mierau and McCrury, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, 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, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 1, 2019 Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $209.52; Payroll - $2,170.54; Abbott Portable Toilets (Municipal Publicity) - $200.00; Constellation Energy - $3.11; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $229.15; Jan Morris (Cabin reimbursements) - $46.06; NE UC Fund - $21.01; One-Call Concepts - $5.76; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.50; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $49.86; Schuster’s Outdoor RV - $32.88; Windstream - $77.73; TOTAL CLAIMS: $3,306.12.
BUILDING INSPECTION/INTERNATIONAL CODE/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: BEATRICE BUILDING INSPECTORS MC CRURY/MIERAU INVITED TO ATTEND: Rod Mierau, assisted by Chet McCrury gave the overview and Andy Carothers led the inquiry session. (Summary: LLC was created to avail providing building inspector services to local communities. Municipal cost for the services that would be available are still being worked out, and is partly based on the level of participation by surrounding municipalities. It is , however, felt that building inspections would be on a “per inspection basis.” Primary focus would be building inspections and address of dilapidated buildings in compliance with the International Building Code. It was highly recommended that members familiarize themselves with the Property Code and make community-specific changes when adopting it. Attorney Carothers and Rex Adams (representing One Property at a Time) provided input in regard to possibilities because of empty lots now being available, and Connie Mewes brought up need for increased public awareness about the investment and effort of the City in the last demolition project, and not just One Property at a Time. Adams cordially stated that he was not in charge of advertising, and went on to indicate builder interest in speculative construction. It was also noted that sub-contractors were not in great supply locally. Mierau told of future possibility of electronic tracking of selected action processes.. The turnaround time for response to issues involving Residential Code was speculated to be 2-3 days. Nuisance issues could be addressed, starting with the worst offense, based on complaints, or from a compiled list. Mierau and McCrury stated they would be willing to return when more detailed information becomes available on their planned multi-municipality project. Everyone agreed that the biggest problems facing the City were dilapidated buildings and weeds/trash, and that this all could not be alleviated “overnight” but would take a “consistent approach.” Taking advantage of all/any available grant opportunities would add strength to the effort.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Council member Reedy has agreed to supervise current aspects of cabin preservations procedures, including contractor evaluations, supervision, and progress needs and analysis. He stated that James Ullman ( log work) should complete his part of the project within three weeks. Reedy also stated that another contractor (Butch Bouvier) has requested that the City sign off on work he, if chosen, would do each week, and provide progress payments at those times. Approval by Council could facilitate that request. Reedy indicated that the project is still within budget. Dean Cole told that Jan Morris is confident in Reedy’s ability to carry the project forward.
PAVING/TRANSFER KENO FUNDS TO STREET DPT. FOR DISPOSITION TO PAVING PROJECT: Tabled for later consideration.
CLEAN-UP: Determination was to return to the previous method of handling issues (courtesy letter, certified letter, legal action) until such time as the City might be able to enter into the program offered by Mierau and McCrury of City of Beatrice. Dean Cole stated that while he is researching the “tree” needs of the City, he has noticed many junked/inoperable/unlicensed vehicles, and he offered to assist by compiling a fact/photographic record for the City to use to address these infractions. No objections were made to his offer of assistance.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH/GRANT APPLICATION (DEAN COLE): Employee Pike told of another supplier, and agreed to check their prices to make a comparison with information already at hand. Cole stated willingness to contact Land and Water Resourcing as a funding resource for various park needs, and he was given the go ahead.
EQUIPMENT- BACKHOE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT: Council member Carmichael presented information, identifying an available unit. ‘99 New Holland (no A/C) with 1,200 hours, which was offered for $27,000, but which he managed to bring down to $26,000- “delivered.” He stated intent to try for further reduction. By motion by Council member Neumann, second by Mewes, and 4-0 affirmative vote he was given authority to make the purchase, and he will initiate arrangements for delivery.
NEXT AGENDA
ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PURCHASE/CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS DEMOLITION COST? (FORNEY PROPERTY)
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PAVING/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
BACKHOE/TRANSFER OF FUNDS
CLEAN-UP
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH INFORMATION /GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:15 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 5, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 1, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Sept 17, 2019-- Road Plan Hearing and Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,642.32; Payroll --$ 2,860.42; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $100.81; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $210.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,178.86; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Wex Bank/ Shell - $278.90; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - (General and Municipal Publicity) - $386.08; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,597.07; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,354.46.
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS: Interest in contracted service was expressed by Mayor Meyer and Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, and Reedy, with no negative statements made. Carothers will invite Beatrice Building Inspectors (McCrury/Mierau) to the next meeting to answer questions and outline services, which would likely begin with inspection of two already identified properties, and could include others from a list to be drawn up by members, and possibly (with adoption of the International Code) the enforcement of the property maintenance code of the municipality, this in lieu of address by OEO Shepardson (unable to continue in the position due to other obligations). Carothers stated the positive impact of adopting a building code - in reference to newly cleared lots and the potential for building. Carothers also recommended the Beatrice Building Inspectors in regard to experience as court witnesses, and living outside the community, thereby having within their approach of situations a desired neutrality with the populace. Another (future) possibility was noted by Carothers. Wymore seeks to install their own building inspector, and that might be a good possibility for inspections at a later date.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Jan Morris provided a service update for cabin preservation issues. A copy is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and available for public review. Along with advisement of current status and developments, a procedural agreement with Heartland Log Crafters was provided to members, which included cost and stipulations, and required a customer signature. No action was taken. Through contact with Morris, Council member Reedy will be familiarizing himself with new developments.
PAVING: Walnut Street delayed for a week. Weather permitting, Pavers, Inc. should be able to complete previous commitments and return to site shortly. Concern was expressed (Reedy) as to the timeline for completion, and he referenced weather conditions. Pike indicated that there is quite a bit of time left (perhaps to near Christmas) before weather would present factors prohibitive to completion of the project.
CLEAN-UP, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES BY OEO SHEPARDSON: Within previous contact with Carothers, Shepardson relinquished his position. Other discussion included the potentiality of One Property at a Time purchasing a problematic municipal property, and members were advised of intent of One Property at a Time to solicit City assistance with clean-up should the purchase be accomplished. In another matter, Carothers will draft a complaint and file for an individual living in a structure in violation of ordinance - without the benefit of public utilities.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH - (COST ANALYSIS 10 - TO - 12 THOUS.): Employee Pike shared a cost estimate for the remaining rubber mulch needed for the City Park playground area. (Between 10 and 12 thousand dollars). Discussion followed, and resulted in a request being made of Carol Hughes to inquire of Dean Cole (stated she will be seeing him tomorrow) to determine if he will be willing to pursue a grant for rubber mulch needed at the City Park.
EQUIPMENT-(PIKE): Employee Pike noted that the backhoe is not dependable, and therefore not up to the workload created (about 80 truck loads of material) by the Walnut Street Project. He is pursuing service on the unit, but is not confident of its performance. Members were in agreement for him to look around (possibly John Deere - Beatrice which was stated to have “a clean used backhoe for sale) for a good, dependable product, not brand new.
OTHER: This evening Employee Pike had a plugged sewer line (now open) , but advised that he pulled undesirable materials that had been flushed down toilets. Members briefly discussed the problem, with one option (Meyer) “to put notification in the newspaper,” but no decision was made to do so at this time.
NEXT AGENDA
BUILDING INSPECTION/INTERNATIONAL CODE/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: BEATRICE BUILDING INSPECTORS MC CRURY/MIERAU INVITED TO ATTEND
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES/HEARTLAND LOG CRAFTERS AGREEMENT
PAVING/TRANSFER KENO FUNDS TO STREET DPT. FOR DISPOSITION TO PAVING PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH/GRANT APPLICATION (DEAN COLE)
EQUIPMENT- BACKHOE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:35 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 15, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
The Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was held on October 1, 2019, in the Blue Springs City Hall, Blue Springs, NE.
PRESENT: Mayor Meyer, Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, Reedy
ABSENT:
OTHER ATTENDEES: Employee Mike Pike, City Attorney Andy Carothers, 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 (Mewes, Carmichael, 4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Sept 17, 2019-- Road Plan Hearing and Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Mewes), and vote ( 4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,642.32; Payroll --$ 2,860.42; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $100.81; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $210.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,178.86; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike - IRA) - $55.00; Wex Bank/ Shell - $278.90; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore Arbor State - (General and Municipal Publicity) - $386.08; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $2,597.07; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,354.46.
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS: Interest in contracted service was expressed by Mayor Meyer and Council members Carmichael, Mewes, Neumann, and Reedy, with no negative statements made. Carothers will invite Beatrice Building Inspectors (McCrury/Mierau) to the next meeting to answer questions and outline services, which would likely begin with inspection of two already identified properties, and could include others from a list to be drawn up by members, and possibly (with adoption of the International Code) the enforcement of the property maintenance code of the municipality, this in lieu of address by OEO Shepardson (unable to continue in the position due to other obligations). Carothers stated the positive impact of adopting a building code - in reference to newly cleared lots and the potential for building. Carothers also recommended the Beatrice Building Inspectors in regard to experience as court witnesses, and living outside the community, thereby having within their approach of situations a desired neutrality with the populace. Another (future) possibility was noted by Carothers. Wymore seeks to install their own building inspector, and that might be a good possibility for inspections at a later date.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Jan Morris provided a service update for cabin preservation issues. A copy is attached to the office copy of the minutes, and available for public review. Along with advisement of current status and developments, a procedural agreement with Heartland Log Crafters was provided to members, which included cost and stipulations, and required a customer signature. No action was taken. Through contact with Morris, Council member Reedy will be familiarizing himself with new developments.
PAVING: Walnut Street delayed for a week. Weather permitting, Pavers, Inc. should be able to complete previous commitments and return to site shortly. Concern was expressed (Reedy) as to the timeline for completion, and he referenced weather conditions. Pike indicated that there is quite a bit of time left (perhaps to near Christmas) before weather would present factors prohibitive to completion of the project.
CLEAN-UP, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES BY OEO SHEPARDSON: Within previous contact with Carothers, Shepardson relinquished his position. Other discussion included the potentiality of One Property at a Time purchasing a problematic municipal property, and members were advised of intent of One Property at a Time to solicit City assistance with clean-up should the purchase be accomplished. In another matter, Carothers will draft a complaint and file for an individual living in a structure in violation of ordinance - without the benefit of public utilities.
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH - (COST ANALYSIS 10 - TO - 12 THOUS.): Employee Pike shared a cost estimate for the remaining rubber mulch needed for the City Park playground area. (Between 10 and 12 thousand dollars). Discussion followed, and resulted in a request being made of Carol Hughes to inquire of Dean Cole (stated she will be seeing him tomorrow) to determine if he will be willing to pursue a grant for rubber mulch needed at the City Park.
EQUIPMENT-(PIKE): Employee Pike noted that the backhoe is not dependable, and therefore not up to the workload created (about 80 truck loads of material) by the Walnut Street Project. He is pursuing service on the unit, but is not confident of its performance. Members were in agreement for him to look around (possibly John Deere - Beatrice which was stated to have “a clean used backhoe for sale) for a good, dependable product, not brand new.
OTHER: This evening Employee Pike had a plugged sewer line (now open) , but advised that he pulled undesirable materials that had been flushed down toilets. Members briefly discussed the problem, with one option (Meyer) “to put notification in the newspaper,” but no decision was made to do so at this time.
NEXT AGENDA
BUILDING INSPECTION/INTERNATIONAL CODE/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: BEATRICE BUILDING INSPECTORS MC CRURY/MIERAU INVITED TO ATTEND
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES/HEARTLAND LOG CRAFTERS AGREEMENT
PAVING/TRANSFER KENO FUNDS TO STREET DPT. FOR DISPOSITION TO PAVING PROJECT
CLEAN-UP
PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH/GRANT APPLICATION (DEAN COLE)
EQUIPMENT- BACKHOE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT
Motion to adjourn: By: Reedy Time: 7:35 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 15, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)
Friday, September 20, 2019
September 17, 2019
The PUBLIC HEARING - STREET PLAN/MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF NE. BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS - RESOLUTION #2019-4 and Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on September 17, 2019, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Carol Klee, Dean Cole, 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 , 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Sept 3, 2019, 2019-2020 Budget Hearing and Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) , and vote ( 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $201.20; Payroll - $1,614.47; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $40.55; Black Hills Energy - $14.87; Butch Bouvier (Cabin Preservation) - $360.00; Fireman’s Memorial Hall (Municipal Publicity) - $100.00; Brittany Hildebrandt (Meter Dep. Ref.) - $33.90; KWBE/KUTT (Municipal Publicity) - $1,248.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $35.23; Jan Morris (Reimb: Website Renewal) - $138.05; Morris Used Cars - $483.34; One-Call Concepts - $1.92; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.50; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Williams Midwest Housemovers (Cabin Preservation - ½ progress payment) - $7,250.00; Windstream - $78.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 11,860.98 (&) - Keno Proceeds Account to Lucky Bridge Lounge - $525.26.
Motion (Reedy ), second (Mewes), vote (3-0 affirmative) to open the PUBLIC HEARING - STREET PLAN/MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF NE. BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS - RESOLUTION #2019-4.
Call for Comments: (None). Motion (Mewes), second (Neumann), vote 3-0 affirmative to close the Public Hearing.
RESOLUTION #2019-4: : Motion (Neumann) , second (Mewes) to adopt/approve Resolution #2019-4 - Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance Form 2019 - ( which was read- Carothers) --- “Whereas: State of Nebraska Statutes, Sections 3l9-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121, and 39-2520(2), requires an annual certification of program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards, and Whereas: State of Nebraska Statute, section 39-2120 also requires that the annual certification of program compliance by each municipality shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy of a resolution of the governing body of the municipality authorizing the signing of the certification form. Be it resolved that the Mayor of Blue Springs, Nebraska 68318 is hereby authorized to sign the attached Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance form. Adopted this 17th day of September at Blue Springs, Nebraska. The vote followed the reading, and was Carmichael - (absent); Mewes -Yes, Neumann - Yes, and Reedy - Yes, to approve Resolution #2019-4, which (along with a signed copy of the certificate) is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review upon request. (Planned work follows: )
BLUE SPRING STREET PLAN
(To be completed in 2019 is Walnut Street project.)
2020 - ONE YEAR PLAN - MAINTENANCE ONLY
2021-2025 PLAN -
#37 - Washington Street from Broad Street o Lincoln Street: Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $100,000;
# 46 South Street from A Street to Hazen Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $90,000;
#54 Johnston Street from 1st Street to 2nd Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $40,000;
#55 - Johnson Street from Broad Street to 1st Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $40,000;
#59 - Johnson Street from Main Street to Broad Street; construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements. - $40,000;
#61 Fouts Street from A Street to Hazen Street; construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $80,000;
#63 Wilson Street from Fouts Street to Jones Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements; - $50,000;
#64 - Washington Street from Fouts Street to Jones Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements. $45,000;
#65 - Broad Street from Jefferson Street to A Street, Construct 2” asphalt overlay, 24 feet in width. - $80,000.
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS: Attorney Carothers notified members that the Beatrice Building Inspectors (Rob Mierau /Chet McCrury) expressed interest in providing service to the Municipality at the rate of $125 per hr., with 4-hr minimum - under Unsafe Building Code. Clarification (request by Reedy) was needed as to whether the rate would apply to one structure only, or if savings would be realized if two locations were included at one time. Carothers will discuss this with Mierau and McCrury. Connie Mewes inquired if asbestos testing would be included, and the response was “No.” Carothers also indicated that Mierau and McCrury were contemplating LLC classification in the future (Building Code/Residential code/ Property Maintenance code) and plan to determine interest in contractual/established rate participation of various municipalities. In regard to the two structures presently under review for demolition, Carothers will discuss representation aspects/requirements with the Beatrice building inspectors and will prepare for review/acceptance a contract for members at the next Regular meeting. Mierau and McCrury will be invited to attend the next Regular meeting (by Carothers) to present information regarding other potential services.
GILMORE REVIEW/SURVEY OF TWO MUNICIPAL STREETS: As reported by Employee Pike, Gilmore representative (Clyde) indicated that it is generally the responsibility of property owners to contact/pay for surveyors to determine property lines. Pike also stated that he planned to address one situation (Dale Crumb/Dick Sutton)which was described as discord between neighbors, by widening the road and applying gravel. A property owner (Carol Klee) stressed that she was not requesting property lines clarification at her location (the second site under review), but rather wanted to know right where the road lay. She was also concerned with the placement of fencing, and expressed interest in the road being paved; but unfortunately, paving at that location is not in the current road plan and will likely need to wait until the next grant application process.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Ongoing preservation concerns. Attached to the office copy of the minutes is the latest Jan Morris update, and interested parties may review it upon request.
PAVING: High demand for paving work continues to cause delay and speculation in regard to exact scheduling of Blue Springs work (Walnut Street).
CLEAN-UP: Tomorrow Attorney Carothers will speak with Tony Shepardson (OEO for Blue Springs) , and request his attendance at the next Regular meeting - to provide members with name/location/problem clarification of situations he is addressing. Discussion also included the sites of recent demolition, and observation (Meyer) that results were “comparable”, and it is hoped that appreciation is felt for the work done by the Municipality/ One-Property-at-a-Time, and funded in considerable part by grants from the Thomas Foundation, and that property owners will willingly address what small issues might remain to be resolved.
OTHER:
Carol Hughes inquired as to if the requested painting (to remove graffiti) had been completed at the City Park, to which Employee Pike responded that the activity is anticipated to be completed next week.
Dean Cole addressed members. He stressed the importance of elevating the activities of the present Park Committee to an active Park Board. He identified focal issues: The tennis court - “upgrade/or take down” - , City Park (draw - “possibly plant wild flowers and native grasses,” (SECC plan) - Feit Memorial Park - “further enhance for canoe/etc. activities.” He asked if the members were receptive to his planned participation in community enhancement/”green spaces.” He noted that, through Nebraska State Forestry (at no cost) - ten - 3/yr participation slots are available for free software which would determine Municipal inventory of trees, conditions, and record by GPS. George Pinkerton, Certified Arborist, and Dean Cole would plot the area. Members were in agreement for Cole to proceed.
NEXT AGENDA:
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PAVING
CLEAN-UP, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES BY OEO SHEPARDSON
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:16 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Public Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved October 1, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Street Plan Public Hearing & Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Street Plan Public Hearing and Regular Session)
The PUBLIC HEARING - STREET PLAN/MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF NE. BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS - RESOLUTION #2019-4 and Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council were held on September 17, 2019, 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, City Attorney Andy Carothers, Connie Mewes, Carol Hughes, Carol Klee, Dean Cole, 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 , 3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the Sept 3, 2019, 2019-2020 Budget Hearing and Regular meeting.
After review -- motion (Neumann), second (Reedy) , and vote ( 3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $201.20; Payroll - $1,614.47; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $40.55; Black Hills Energy - $14.87; Butch Bouvier (Cabin Preservation) - $360.00; Fireman’s Memorial Hall (Municipal Publicity) - $100.00; Brittany Hildebrandt (Meter Dep. Ref.) - $33.90; KWBE/KUTT (Municipal Publicity) - $1,248.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/AC - $35.23; Jan Morris (Reimb: Website Renewal) - $138.05; Morris Used Cars - $483.34; One-Call Concepts - $1.92; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $25.50; Postmaster - $180.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Williams Midwest Housemovers (Cabin Preservation - ½ progress payment) - $7,250.00; Windstream - $78.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 11,860.98 (&) - Keno Proceeds Account to Lucky Bridge Lounge - $525.26.
Motion (Reedy ), second (Mewes), vote (3-0 affirmative) to open the PUBLIC HEARING - STREET PLAN/MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF NE. BOARD OF PUBLIC ROADS CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS - RESOLUTION #2019-4.
Call for Comments: (None). Motion (Mewes), second (Neumann), vote 3-0 affirmative to close the Public Hearing.
RESOLUTION #2019-4: : Motion (Neumann) , second (Mewes) to adopt/approve Resolution #2019-4 - Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance Form 2019 - ( which was read- Carothers) --- “Whereas: State of Nebraska Statutes, Sections 3l9-2115, 39-2119, 39-2120, 39-2121, and 39-2520(2), requires an annual certification of program compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards, and Whereas: State of Nebraska Statute, section 39-2120 also requires that the annual certification of program compliance by each municipality shall be signed by the Mayor or Village Board Chairperson and shall include a copy of a resolution of the governing body of the municipality authorizing the signing of the certification form. Be it resolved that the Mayor of Blue Springs, Nebraska 68318 is hereby authorized to sign the attached Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance form. Adopted this 17th day of September at Blue Springs, Nebraska. The vote followed the reading, and was Carmichael - (absent); Mewes -Yes, Neumann - Yes, and Reedy - Yes, to approve Resolution #2019-4, which (along with a signed copy of the certificate) is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review upon request. (Planned work follows: )
BLUE SPRING STREET PLAN
(To be completed in 2019 is Walnut Street project.)
2020 - ONE YEAR PLAN - MAINTENANCE ONLY
2021-2025 PLAN -
#37 - Washington Street from Broad Street o Lincoln Street: Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $100,000;
# 46 South Street from A Street to Hazen Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $90,000;
#54 Johnston Street from 1st Street to 2nd Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $40,000;
#55 - Johnson Street from Broad Street to 1st Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $40,000;
#59 - Johnson Street from Main Street to Broad Street; construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements. - $40,000;
#61 Fouts Street from A Street to Hazen Street; construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements - $80,000;
#63 Wilson Street from Fouts Street to Jones Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements; - $50,000;
#64 - Washington Street from Fouts Street to Jones Street; Construct 6” asphalt, 22 feet in width with drainage improvements. $45,000;
#65 - Broad Street from Jefferson Street to A Street, Construct 2” asphalt overlay, 24 feet in width. - $80,000.
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS: Attorney Carothers notified members that the Beatrice Building Inspectors (Rob Mierau /Chet McCrury) expressed interest in providing service to the Municipality at the rate of $125 per hr., with 4-hr minimum - under Unsafe Building Code. Clarification (request by Reedy) was needed as to whether the rate would apply to one structure only, or if savings would be realized if two locations were included at one time. Carothers will discuss this with Mierau and McCrury. Connie Mewes inquired if asbestos testing would be included, and the response was “No.” Carothers also indicated that Mierau and McCrury were contemplating LLC classification in the future (Building Code/Residential code/ Property Maintenance code) and plan to determine interest in contractual/established rate participation of various municipalities. In regard to the two structures presently under review for demolition, Carothers will discuss representation aspects/requirements with the Beatrice building inspectors and will prepare for review/acceptance a contract for members at the next Regular meeting. Mierau and McCrury will be invited to attend the next Regular meeting (by Carothers) to present information regarding other potential services.
GILMORE REVIEW/SURVEY OF TWO MUNICIPAL STREETS: As reported by Employee Pike, Gilmore representative (Clyde) indicated that it is generally the responsibility of property owners to contact/pay for surveyors to determine property lines. Pike also stated that he planned to address one situation (Dale Crumb/Dick Sutton)which was described as discord between neighbors, by widening the road and applying gravel. A property owner (Carol Klee) stressed that she was not requesting property lines clarification at her location (the second site under review), but rather wanted to know right where the road lay. She was also concerned with the placement of fencing, and expressed interest in the road being paved; but unfortunately, paving at that location is not in the current road plan and will likely need to wait until the next grant application process.
PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications.
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES: Ongoing preservation concerns. Attached to the office copy of the minutes is the latest Jan Morris update, and interested parties may review it upon request.
PAVING: High demand for paving work continues to cause delay and speculation in regard to exact scheduling of Blue Springs work (Walnut Street).
CLEAN-UP: Tomorrow Attorney Carothers will speak with Tony Shepardson (OEO for Blue Springs) , and request his attendance at the next Regular meeting - to provide members with name/location/problem clarification of situations he is addressing. Discussion also included the sites of recent demolition, and observation (Meyer) that results were “comparable”, and it is hoped that appreciation is felt for the work done by the Municipality/ One-Property-at-a-Time, and funded in considerable part by grants from the Thomas Foundation, and that property owners will willingly address what small issues might remain to be resolved.
OTHER:
Carol Hughes inquired as to if the requested painting (to remove graffiti) had been completed at the City Park, to which Employee Pike responded that the activity is anticipated to be completed next week.
Dean Cole addressed members. He stressed the importance of elevating the activities of the present Park Committee to an active Park Board. He identified focal issues: The tennis court - “upgrade/or take down” - , City Park (draw - “possibly plant wild flowers and native grasses,” (SECC plan) - Feit Memorial Park - “further enhance for canoe/etc. activities.” He asked if the members were receptive to his planned participation in community enhancement/”green spaces.” He noted that, through Nebraska State Forestry (at no cost) - ten - 3/yr participation slots are available for free software which would determine Municipal inventory of trees, conditions, and record by GPS. George Pinkerton, Certified Arborist, and Dean Cole would plot the area. Members were in agreement for Cole to proceed.
NEXT AGENDA:
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS
PLANNING & ZONING
CABIN PRESERVATION ISSUES
PAVING
CLEAN-UP, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES BY OEO SHEPARDSON
Motion to adjourn: By: Mewes Time: 8:16 PM. No objections.
The minutes of the Public Hearing/ Regular meeting were read and approved October 1, 2019.
Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Street Plan Public Hearing & Regular Session)
City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Street Plan Public Hearing and Regular Session)
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