May 17, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 17th day of May, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Hunter Hopkins, Rex Adams, Terry & Gladys Cary Notice of the Hearing/Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) , and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the May 3, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $96.71; Payroll - $2,439.52; Beatrice Area Solid Waste (Demo Proj. # 2) - $717.60; EMC Insurance - $15,632.50; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $16.98; Nationwide (Clerk’s Bond) - $100.00; Norris Public Power - $1,062.78; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $2.36; Postmaster - $196.00; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $509.48; Windstream - $87.75; Wymore Arbor State - $97.20; TOTAL CLAIMS: $21,013.88. PLANNING & ZONING: Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Application for Building Permit # 22- 4 for Morgan/Crystal McColery (storage building). Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be requested to have a Special Meeting for consideration of approval of a building permit (Skillett)- new home) still in the preliminary stage but that would ideally be approved (as per recommendation by the P & Z commission and further discussion of members) by Mayor and Council at the June 7th Regular meeting. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION : Tabled until the next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: Tabled until the next Regular meeting. CLEAN-UP: Hunter Hopkins addressed members regarding a letter received, and described a “confusing” timeline for correction of a described situatiom. After discussion, focus was on decision-making regarding selection of clean-up properties to be addressed. A motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved the placement of a roll-off to be utilized by Hopkins, with the City responsible for roll-off cost, and OPAT liable for landfill fee. Mayor Meyer suggested a review be initiated to study the feasibility/practicality/effectiveness/drawbacks (as paints, tires, etc. - Sedlacek) of the City placing a roll-off for use of the citizenry (in proximity with where the recycle trailer used to be). US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Tabled until the next Regular meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES: Tabled until the next Regular Meeting when McNulty can be available by phone., with added sub-topics - STATE REVOLVING FUND, AND POSSIBLY-- (Adams) LOOKING INTO GUIDELINES FOR SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFET FOUNDATION GRANT. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) civil service siren: Pike indicated that the bidding process has begun with minimal bids, but with a month-long schedule. SEWER CONCERNS (JOHNSON & JOHNSON): Members reviewed services provided (identification of root problems and clearance, and line damage). Members will continue to study the cost factor and time line of service continuance to assure the strength and serviceability of the infrastructure. Pike described a situation (at draw) that particularly needed to be addressed. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING: SKILLET NEW HOME APPLICATION, AND POSSIBLY OTHER CONCERNS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND, AND POSSIBLY-- (Adams) LOOKING INTO GUIDELINES FOR SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFET FOUNDATION GRANT DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) civil service siren SEWER (JOHNSON & JOHNSON) CONTINUED ` There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 7, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

May 3, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 3rd day of May, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Carothers, Employee Pike, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Terry & Gladys Cary Notice of the Hearing/Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek) , and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 19, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $2,151.82, Payroll $3,752.53; Constellation Energy - $78.72; DAS State Account - Central Finance (Continuing Education for 2022) - $133.00; HJP Pest Control (Seasonal Mosquito Spraying) - $2,203.20; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $336.24; NE U.C. Fund - $85.84; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.40; Roehr’s Machinery - $148.94; Security First Bank (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal - (Mandatory and Spring Clean-up)- $3,510.25; Ullman Auto - 136.70; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $916.93; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13,566.57. WARD 1 COUNCIL VACANCY WITH 7 MONTHS REMAINING - NAME/APPOINTMENT OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL: Mayor Meyer brought forward the name of Janet Riensche, which was followed by a motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and 3-0 affirmative vote of approval. Attorney Carothers administered the Oath of Office. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Carothers reported that Witulski expressed reservation about getting State Approval to enable annexation process of planned location. Carothers has contacted Hanna-Keelan to set in motion the plan /blight study/review/paperwork to proceed without annexation. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: Inspection letters from Carothers have been sent. OPAT has acquired two properties. An individual has expressed interest in being included in the demolition process. Carothers has scheduled contact with an individual regarding property that could be torn down at City expense. The Schlake trac machine is anticipated to be available for City use in October. On July 1st Carothers will submit the Thomas Foundation Grant application on behalf of the City. CLEAN-UP: Ordinance Officer Tim Hanson is to review conditions within the next two weeks and take pictures of infractions and send nuisance notices for several properties. Carothers will have another conversation with an individual about addition to clean-up violations at a property under current review. One person not currently on the clean-up list has expressed support of clean-up improvements. Members and attendees complimented the City crew on Clean-up efforts during Spring clean up and expressed gratitude for the excellent work. Terry Cary requested and was allowed a month to rectify clean-up infractions on his property, and “due to expressed circumstances” a clean-up plan was outlined between the property owner and the City. PLANNING AND ZONING--BUIDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS/ ORDINANCE # 472 LOCATE/ ESTABLISH LOT CORNERS/ FINES: Public Hearings date has been re-scheduled for June 7). US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Map to be presented for approval and signature at the next Regular meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES: Sedlacek is to invite Steve McNulty to participate by phone in discussion of options and procedures during the next Regular meeting. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3). All members agreed to proceed with the Purple Wave auction. A civil defense siren is to be added to the list of offerings on Purple Wave. Pike is to provide Carothers with start and stop dates for the auction, and Carothers is to complete the resolution for approval at the next Regular meeting. BOONDOCKERS/HAGERMAN PROPERTY: Hagerman reported satisfactory result from “first guests Friday” who visited the community, parks, and utilized the biking trail. CALL FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE: TOPIC--- WARDS VS. AT-LARGE VOTING: ROBUST DISCUSSION ABOUT OPTIONS:. Adams indicated that if he proceeded with a petition for voting ‘ward vs. at-large’ he would include particulars to consider change from second class city to a village, or the City could put it on the ballot for the people to decide only on the wards vs. at-large voting aspect. Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote, approved putting it on the ballot for the “people to decide.” Carothers will proceed as per required process and timeline. PARKS (DEAN COLE): MINI-LIBRARY, PORTABLE TOILET: Members were in agreement for placement of a Mini-Library in the City Park. As well, arrangements will be made for the placement of a portable toilet from May to November 1 at the Feit Memorial Park. NEXT AGENDA: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) civil service siren ` There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular meeting were read and approved May 17, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

April 19, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 19th day of April, 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Seeman ABSENT; Council member Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Carothers, Employee Pike, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Dan Disney, Adam Cook Notice of the Hearing/Regular 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman) , and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the April 5, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Seeman, and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $129.11; Payroll - 2,940.73; Black Hills Energy - $68.69; EMC Insurance (Annual Package - Partial) - $3,159.50; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,118.03; O’Reilly Automotive - $58.76; Security First Bank (Poke - IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $1,141.83; Michael Walker (Meter Deposit Refund) - $100.00; Windstream - $81.35; Wymore Arbor State - $178.21; TOTAL CLAIMS: $9,046.21. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION: Contact (two messages were left/- Reedy, Carothers) with Witulski , who did not respond. Comments were made by Reedy, Adams, Hagerman and Carothers. Carothers agreed to contact Witulski to give May 3 deadline for response, hoping for response about status of unresolved issues with State about legal description at annexation area. Alternate action, as necessary - going ahead with project without property annexation to enable/activate TIF eligibility/options, which would result in anticipated “minimal” cost later to revisit the annexation option and make adjustments to the redevelopment area/blight study. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT : (Grateful acknowledgement of One Property at a Time Funds received: $500.00 for fuel, and $1,046.00 Solid Waste Disposal - Demolition Cost.) Determination was made of next demolition project locations. Timeline for Thomas Foundation Grant Application - after June 30. Projected request - $50,000, with City contribution hopefully to be supported by the regeneration of Keno funds. Project timeline: Correlation with availability of Schlake trac machine. CLEAN-UP: Carothers to make contact with Ordinance Officer Hanson to address /report by 2nd meeting in May on several properties. To be revisited: One property. The situation of furniture/couches thrown off the bridge into the river was discussed, specifically legal action that identified minors as the violators, and included speculation about “pre-trial diversion” approach which could result in establishment of fines at least partially influenced by agreed-upon clean-up by the offenders. Carothers will contact Gustafson for an update. Landfill (Jason) has expressed willingness to receive the materials at “no cost.” PLANNING AND ZONING--BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS/ ORDINANCE # 472 - LOCATE/ESTABLISH LOT CORNERS/ FINES: Plans: Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Commission will be scheduled (and published) for 6:30 PM at the Blue Springs City Hall on May 17, 2022, and will be followed by the Public Hearing of the Mayor and Council, both for the review/ approval of Ordinance # 472 which will require the location/establishment of lot corners by a surveyor for new construction and set a fine for violation. The Regular Council Meeting will follow the close of the Public Hearing. Two applications for new structures (#22-2 & #22-3) were approved for applicant Adam Cook by motion by Neumann, second by Seeman, and a 3-0 affirmative vote. ---Applicant (who was in attendance) was notified of approval and will be advised of fees, with distribution of application copies as per policy. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Deadline not until May 31. Tabled until the next meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/NEEDS SURVEY/ LOAN OPPORTUNITIES: Hagerman asked if electrical lines (possibly underground for greater property access) might be a consideration for infrastructure improvements. Mayor Meyer noted that Norris has and maintains a required height. Certainty was not established regarding possibility of change, with further review necessary. In other concerns, a Needs Survey has been completed and sent. Further discussion of improvements and loan opportunities was tabled until the next meeting. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT, (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) and discussion about International Tractor 544 and 75 Dodge Dump truck.): The International Tractor 544 and 75 Dodge Dump truck were removed from the inventory of items to be included in Resolution 2022-1 (5/3/22) to be listed for sale on Purple Wave - (with start date of sale, and closing date of sale necessary for the resolution). Employee Pike will provide Carothers with necessary information for the listing. HJP PEST CONTROL/ANNUAL SPRAYING: Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote to accept the terms to activate seasonal spraying for mosquitoes, per the following dates: DATES: (TUESDAYS) MAY 31, 2022, JUNE 14, 2022, JUNE 28, 2022,JULY 12, 2022,JULY 26, 2022,AUGUST 9, 2022, AUGUST 23, 2022,SEPTEMBER 6, 2022,SEPTEMBER 20, 2022. Payment will be included in claims at the next Regular meeting. Note: Carothers to prepare a “Notice of Vacancy” (for the remaining seven month term) to be posted in three places for the Council -Ward 1 position vacated effective 4/19/22 by Kandi Seeman. NEXT AGENDA: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TAX INCREMENT FINANCING/ BLIGHT STUDY REVIEW/ORDINANCE# 466 - First Reading), ANY NEW INFORMATION DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP PLANNING AND ZONING--BUIDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS/ ORDINANCE # 472 LOCATE/ESTABLISH LOT CORNERS/ FINES (Any discussion necessary to support Public Hearings scheduled for May 17) US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/PURPLE WAVE LISTING: (Resolution 2022-1) , (as, 96 Dodge ¾ PU, V - blade for motor grader, bush hogs (2) tar kettle, sump pumps (3) BOONDOCKERS/HAGERMAN PROPERTY CALL FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE: TOPIC--- WARDS VS. AT-LARGE VOTING: ROBUST DISCUSSION ABOUT OPTIONS:. ` There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:15 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular meeting were read and approved May 3, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)